Love is in the Air

February /2015

Blissful 2 Be

Enchanted: The Wedding Event is a premiere Bay Area wedding event bringing together some of the Bay’s most talented and crea-tive vendors all under one roof. Hosted at the brand new ven-ue, The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina, Enchanted is handcrafted to be a bridal EXPERIENCE for brides and grooms seeking wed-ding-day inspiration. Enchanted is intended to give at-tendees the chance to experience all the possibilities of what their wedding day could look and feel like. This will NOT be your aver-age, stuffy bridal fair!

Hosted By : Blissful 2 Be

& The Light House at Glen Cove

Save the Date : March 22, 2015

For more information

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Blissful Beginnings is a wedding Podcast for engaged couples . We are here to give you all the tips and tricks you need to plan a suc-cessful wedding . On this podcast we are talking with vendors to give you the information you need to plan and book the perfect vendors for your wedding. We are asking the questions that you want the answers to .

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Letter from the editor Happy New Year! We are so excited to be back with you for another year of beautiful wedding inspiration. First we want to say congratulations to all the couples that were engaged over the holidays we are just as excited as you are. This issue of Blissful 2 Be is our first official Bay area and So Cal maga-zine. There are so many amazingly talented vendors in the bay area & so cal that we wanted to celebrate them and show you their talent. We want to make planning your wedding and finding a vendor easy and stress free. Also in this issue we celebrate the color of the year Marsala. We teamed up with some talented vendors and an amazing Pho-tographer Dennis of studio Dizon to capture the gorgeousness of what is the cover as well as our unconventional Valentine’s Day shoot. We hope you enjoy this issue “Love is in the Air “. Kay Raymond Editor In Chief & Diamond Raymond Editor To stay in touch until the next issue head over to our blog .

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Blissful 2 Be Real Weddings

Styled Inspiration

The Modern Urban Shoot By: Carolyn Wilson

Lea & Kelvin By : Studio Dizon

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Cover Photo & Photo above: Dennis Garcia—Studio Dizon

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A Victorian Theme By:Robin Densten

A Marsala Valentines Day Inspiration By : Blissful 2 Be Team

Blissful 2 Be Contents Issue no.006

A Flower Story By: Amy Eimer Of Studio Dizon

Features

A Blessing on your Love! By Lissin Lev Chaya,

Kimberly Kilgannon Bride Runner

Diana Dorsey Simply Elegant Weddings & Events

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Rosaura, Unangst Pigment & Parchment

Vendor Spotlight

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Trish & Chuck June 14,2014

The

Modern

Urban

Shoot

Styled Shoot By :

Carolyn Wilson Weddings & Events

Photography :

Sweet Poppy Studios,

Carleigh Fager

This shoot was a very urban living, modern couple, industrial styled shoot. It had a masculine feeling with feminine elements in-corporated. The colors (blues, greens, ambers and golds) compli-mented the venue which is an event space by day and a wine tast-ing bar by night. The design incorporated the concrete, wood, glass and metal elements found all throughout the venue.

There was a cigar rolling bar available for guests to enjoy a hand rolled cigar, as well as a Spanish Guitarist there to play live music. The cake was an un-conventional cake called a croquembouche and the favors were a larger version of the pastries. There was a throw back to the couples school age memories of the 'cootie catcher' that acted not only as a cock-tail hour party game including trivia about the couple, but also as an escort card for each guest!

The invites were a natural pa-per and ink printing design that incorporated all the colors of the design on a craft style pa-per.

Planner, Coordinator, Consultant, Designer-Carolyn Wilson, CWC ~ Photographer --Sweet Poppy Studios, Carleigh Fager , Venue—Press Club, San Francisco, Floral Designer -Dina Manadat , Desserts- Bicyclette, Rentals/Linens - Classic Party Rentals , Invitation Suite: Hy-egraph , Custom Cootie Catcher Designs-Darling Girl Paper-Sarah Gillis Mazzei - Designer, Wardrobe-Bride- Sarah Seven Dress , Hair-Yesenia Guinea, Makeup Artistry-Nikol Elaine, Music/Cigar Rolling- Patricio Angulo, Oye Productions, Angulo &

Oyé Productions

A Blessing on your Love! By Lissin Lev Chaya, Life-Cycle Celebrant & Officiant

What do you want your wedding ceremony to feel like? Have you given it any thought? I’ve of-ten heard married couples say that it was such a blur ~ they don’t even remember it. When I ask my couples, many tell me they haven’t really thought about it…but when they do, they realize they want to remember their ceremony moments.

“blessed ~ loved, honored, supported, and cele-brated.” What do *you* want your ceremony to feel like ~ that space out of time when you commit to taking your relationship to another level, when you state your vows and promises to each other before your-selves and your loved ones?

The wedding process can be overwhelming. Let’s face it, life can be overwhelming. Over and over I hear my couple’s desire to feel calm, peaceful, and present with themselves, their Beloved, and their family and friends. They want to enjoy their Celebration of love, and feel au-thentically connected on their wedding day. They yearn to feel blessed ~ loved, honored, supported, and celebrated

Here are a few exercises to connect with your Beloved and begin the inquiry into *your* ideal ceremony. ~Create the time and space to be able to be together without distrac-tion. Set aside an hour or so. Have a pen and paper with you ~ markers and stickers are fun as well if you have a colorful side. ~Sit quietly together to connect before beginning. Look into each oth-er’s eyes. Take a few nice deep breaths. ~What might your ceremony look like? If there are things you know, like location, date or time of year, who will Officiate ~ talk about, write, and/or draw those things. ~And now your dreams ~ what will help your ceremony feel mean-ingful to you? Take time to share: Who is there? What does it look like? What music is playing? What is the feeling in the air? Are there rituals? Is there laughter? Is there reverence? Is there joy? What do your Beloved’s eyes look like? Take notes.

~What do you both agree on? What might you imagine differently? If there are many things that you have different ideas about, seek out a therapist or counselor to guide you through the process. ~Imagine yourselves surrounded by the love and support of your com-mitment, each other, and your loved ones, connected to your love. ~Before ending your session, take a few moments to sit quietly again, looking at each other and simply connecting in the present moment. Now you have some information to take with you when you speak to your Officiant. Some Clergy and Houses of Worship have their own rules that they have to abide by, and that may limit your options. If you have a trusted Clergy or Guide serving as your Officiant, talk about your visions at your next meeting. If you are choosing an independent Officiant, you can find someone able to take your visions and run with them, guiding you in creating a unique, meaningful, and authentic ceremony. Officiants come in so many styles, each offering their own gifts. Life-Cycle Celebrants® are certified by the Celebrant Foundation and Insti-tute to create unique, personal ceremonies for each couple, using the couple’s own Love Story as the heart. To find a Certified Life-Cycle Cel-ebrant® in your area, please visit the Celebrant Foundation & Institute at http://celebrantinstitute.org.

My wish for the two of you is a meaningful and authentic ceremony as you step into the next phase of your lives together. Blessings on your love! ***

Photo Credits: top: Olivia Smartt, www.OliviaSmartt.com middle: Shanti Duprez, www.portraitsbyshanti.com

bottom: Jeannie Guzis, www.jeannieguzis.com

Lissin Bio: Lissin Lev Chaya is a Certified Wedding and Life-Cycle Celebrant in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Celebrant, Lissin is honored to create per-sonal, heart-felt and meaningful ceremonies for weddings and Life-Cycle rituals. Lissin can be reached at Celebrant@LissinSong.com

A

Victorian

Theme

Styled

Shoot

By : Robin Densten

Of Recapture Designs

Photographer: YKa-

terina YBower-Photography

The concept was to style a bridal outfit using a skirt res-cued from a 1950's vintage gown. I wanted to show brides a simple way to style the skirt using accessories to create a theme. The theme of this shoot is Victorian. The ruffled skirt creates all the drama so I paired it with a simple lace top. I added a vintage beaded gold collar, Victorian boots and a straw boater hat for the Victorian style.

Photographer: YKaterina YBowerPhotography

Hair: Kimberly Carlson

Makeup: Josette Vigil-Jelveh

Model: Molly Ratermann

Wardrobe:Reapturedesigns

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Marsala

Valentines

Inspiration

By : Blissful 2 Be

Styled & Designed

By:

Candy Crush Events

Photography :

Dennis Garcia Studio Dizon

Event Design & Stylist Candy Crush Shop www.candycrushshop.com

Concept & Event Coordinator Blissful2Be http://blissful-2be.com Photographer Dennis Garcia of Studio Dizon http://studiodizon.com Florals Amy Eimer of Studio Dizon http://studiodizon.com Desserts Alice of Fluer de Farine http://www.fleurdefarine.com Hair & Make Up Artist Moderne Beauty Monina Wright and Nina Weddles http://www.modernebeauty.com Table Linens & Props Candy Crush Shop www.candycrushshop.com Bridal Gowns Ju.Lee collection http://juleechic.com Venue: The Lighthouse http://www.thelighthousegcm.com Models: Irina Ellis ,Nina Noir, Vee Trinh, Edna Rivera Invitations & Calligraphy The Pampered Paper https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePamperedPaper Inspiration post cards Steele My Heart http://www.steelemyheart.com Cake Topper Make it Merry Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/MakeItMerryShop Valentines Favor Box Luster De-signs https://www.etsy.com/shop/lusterdesignsbym Animal Drink Stirrers Gnome Sweet Gnome Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/GnomeSweetGnomeShop

Banner Oh Carrot Sticks https://www.etsy.com/shop/OhCarrotSticks"

A Flower Story By:

Amy Eimer

Amy Eimer is a Bay area florist and Wedding Planner in the Bay Area and beyond . Here flowers are unique in and classic with a modern twist . To learn about Amy you can head on over to : studiodizon.com Photo’s By : Studio Dizon

Vendor Spotlight Rosaura, Unangst Pigment & Parchment

Rosaura tell us about your com-pany ? Pigment & Parchment is a wedding emporium of watercolor & calli-graphic items that are artisanally created for each couple by hand by artist & owner Rosaura Unangst. At P&P we believe our paperie tells your story in a way no other wedding details do since each order is tailored specifically to each event.

How did you get into your profession and how long have you been in business ? I grew up with a paintbrush in my hand. I've dabbled in different businesses selling my art (portraits, murals, gifts, cards) since 2002, but Pigment & Parchment was born in 2014! A newbie in the wedding industry but a veteran at freelance illustration.

What upcoming trends are you looking forward to ? I've been having a lot of fun experimenting with plexi glass lately! Soon I'll also be offering custom shaped items that aren't coming from a store bought die cut but from silhouettes I draw by hand!

Where does your inspiration come from ?

It comes from each couple's stories! I ask questions about them and come up with their designs based on their answers! I'm also constantly trying new methods. I'm at hardware stores and art stores mixing up using new mediums all the time- searching for a new way to approach making things.

What sets your business apart from others ? My aesthetic & the ideas from my brain are tied solely to Pigment & Parchment. My clients are hiring me for my years absolute dedication to my craft. They are investing in a piece of artwork they'll cherish for the rest of their lives made specifically for their love story.

What is your philosophy ? I create because it's just in me, it heals me. I believe we're on this Earth for a short blip of time and I want to spend my time doing what makes me hap-piest. Bringing smiles, laughs and tears of joy to people's faces with my artwork makes me happiest. It's real-ly that simple.

What is your dream project ?

There are so many dream projects and I'm working on them all the time. One reason I love my job is I get to play with different thematic projects all the time which keeps me from get-ting bored! I love that I don't have to stick to one style, one version of my aesthetic- my dream project is hap-pening all the time!

Vendor Spotlight Diana Dorsey Simply Elegant Weddings & Events

Tell us about your company ? Here at Simply Elegant we strive for perfection, making sure that even the smallest detail is not overlooked. We dedicate ourselves in doing extensive research to provide reputable, affordable vendors to make your special event come to life. We carefully listen to our cli-ent's wishes, understand their vision and do everything we can to exceed our customers expectations. No matter how big or small the occasion, we go above and beyond. The truth is that, we love help-ing people and thrive on making them happy. This is not a job, it is a passion! It is our mission and pride to create a dream come true for our clients in delivering a stress free environment while coordinat-ing their special event. By providing top quality and elegance at rea-sonable pricing, we expect you to relax and enjoy the entire process and let us take on the load of impossibilities.

How did you get into your profession and how long have you been in business ? I started off planning my wedding, and fell in love with the whole experience. I started my business 5 Years ago.

What sets your business apart from others ?

Our main mission is to help couples have the wedding of their dreams without spending a fortune. We make sure they get the best for their money by doing intensive research. We also understand that every couple is different and have different needs so we are very flexible and understanding

What is your philosophy ? Every couple should have the perfect wedding without having to stress about it.

Kimberly Kilgannon Tell us about your company ? Chic, Customized and Affordable. We offer Personal assistance, decor & design services, event manage-ment, wedding day coordination, full & partial planning and much more.

How did you get into your profes-sion and how long have you been in business ? I've always known that I have had a passion for two things- helping people and styling & planning events. In 2011, I decided it was time to combine both. After some experience, mentoring and education I launched Briderunner, with a small team, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The business' concept and services were so well received I decided to grow my team and expand to the Bay Area.

Where does your inspiration come from ? We are inspired by romance, nature, current trends, beautiful color palettes, lighting and of course a little sparkle. We also offer a range of themes ideas and unique personal touches very similar to what you see in popular television shows, movies, and crafty sites such as Pinterest.

What sets your business apart from others ? Briderunner is a little different than your traditional Wedding Planner/Coordinator. While we do offer planning services, we also offer much more. The biggest dif-ference is we offer customize op-tions to fit your needs at a low cost to fit your budget. We saw that there was a need for a reliable pro-fessional and affordable wedding assistance that goes above and be-yond just traditional wedding planning. We have a team of reliable, experi-enced and knowledgable 'Briderunners' who are passionate

about weddings. We are there to handle all of the details that you've spent hours and hours thinking about. We think just like Brides do, and we know how important it is to you to set your wedding apart from the rest, that's why when you hire us we know exactly how to make your vision a reality.

Vintage

Muse

&

Caribbean

Collections

By :

Judy Lee Of

Ju.Lee Chic

Photography :

Karl Ko Photography

Lea

&

Kelvin

Photographed By :

Dennis

Dizon Garcia

Owner Of : Studio Dizon

Antje & Brody June 28,2014

Credits

Photo : Dennis

Studio Dizon

Planning : Studio Dizon

Flowers :

Amy, Studio Dizon

Venue :

Nestldown, Los Gatos, Ca

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