On the search!

Okay, so I have been slacking this week.  But seriously, our house is a dungeon with all the sick-o's, you wouldn't have done anything either!

Sooooo, Bliss has a bit of fun news!  Within just the time of less than a year, we have expanded to the point where we are needing to hire extra hair and makeup artists!!  It feels so good that all our hard work and efforts are paying off in a big way.  We are so thankful to everyone who has been so awesomely (is that a word?) supportive this last year.  Big shout out to my husband and Marissa's boyfriend.  They are both completely supportive always offering advice and direction it is always a huge help!  Thanks guys!

So we (by we I mean Marissa, since I am in France!) have been looking at MUD mostly for new makeup artists.  This is where Marissa graduated, and it is a great program, so what a great place to start! We have some interviews lined up this week, so we will see how it goes!  For hair we are starting to use a lot of people that we have met along the way who we have actually 1. worked with, 2. seen them in action 3. assisted someone we have worked with.  We had a few disaster hair people, well one disaster and one just a dud, that we felt like we needed to be a tad bit more selective.  Lesson learned!!

In more fun news, Marissa just went out recently and amped up our professional (wish it was personal) makeup supply!  How stink' fun to go shopping and spend a ton of money, that isn't yours!!  Granted, it is the business, and the products go to the business, but still, always fun to have a shopping spree!

Real Wedding Wednesday ~ Chad and Rachelle Ball 8.1.2010

We have known the Ball family for years, so it was very exciting when we found out their son was getting married.  It was even more exciting to find out that she was just a lovely person, inside an out.  She is always a pleasure to be around.  Rachelle asked Marissa and I to do the makeup for her wedding and we were honored.  Here are a few pictures of the day of.  There are more on our website ~ http://www.bliss-makeup-artistry.com/.  Enjoy!

Getting Ready

Cute!  On their way to the venue!

Bridesmaid and Bride

Sister-in-laws!

Beautiful Bride

Cutting the Cake

Oh no!!





Makeup Stayed!





Beautiful, Happy Couple!





Real Wedding!

You have got to check out this wedding we did, over a month ago, now!  Wow, how time flies.  I love this wedding because it is different and fun and totally reflects the bride and grooms individual style.  The photographer, Evan Guston, was so kind to send us these digital images as well as some printed for our portfolio!  Thank you, Evan!  Enjoy the pics from this wedding!

 

Real Wedding Wednesday ~ Lindsay & Tony Antenucci ~ July 17, 2010

 

Don't you love weddings?  Most likely if you're reading this and in the wedding business, I am going to guess the answer is yes!  I do too.  I love getting all dolled up and share in someone's special day.  I also love making the bride feel like the most beautiful she has ever been.  Hence, I love my job!  It is always even so much more special when you get to be a part of someone's wedding who means so much to you.  About a month ago, I got to do just that.  My best friend from high school got married!  She was the most beautiful bride.  It was a beautiful wedding.  I really felt so honored to be a part of the big day.  Here is a peak...

 

It was a beautiful night for a beautiful couple!  Congratulations Lindsay and Tony!!

The wedding was at Lost Canyons Country Club.  The beautiful photography was done by Smitten Photography.

Jenna and Casey May 1st, 2010

It has been a while since I have been able to post.  But I think I have an excuse, I had a baby 3 weeks ago!  Here are some pictures from one of the weddings we did on May 1st.  What a beautiful bride!  This is Jenna Klein (nee Larsen).  Bliss Makeup Artistry did the makeup for her beautiful day.  Here are some of the pictures of the girls getting ready and the makeup artists in action.  Hopefully, we will have more professional pictures coming!

Greg and Stephanie Reynolds, March 21, 2010

Bridal makeup... What a beautiful thing!  Here are some pictures of Stephanie Reynolds who married Greg Reynolds On March 21st.  We had the pleasure to do the makeup for the bride, mother of the bride, most of the bridal party, and the mother and grandmother of the groom.  It was a beautiful day and as you can see from the pictures, everyone looked beautiful!  Thank you Stephanie for allowing us access to your pictures.   

I Love this one.  So sweet! 

I think this might be one of my favorites as well.  She looks so beautiful and peaceful and happy.  Congratulations Greg and Stephanie!!

Photography by Alex Neumann

Another Bride Blissed!

Just got back this morning for doing makeup for a bride getting married today.  She is such a nice person, it was really a pleasure.  The greatest part about this wedding is how we got the job.  Our friend Lindsey Larson (http://labeleviephotos.blogspot.com) was at the pharmacy getting a prescription filled and the Lindsey happened to mention her name change because she recently got married, August 2009.  The lady at the counter started asking questions about who did her makeup and everything because her daughter had a really awful experience with a makeup trial that she had.  So lovely Lindsey gave her our card and sure enough they called!  We did a trial and she loved it and they booked the day right there.  She made some changes to what she wanted this morning, but she was very satisfied with the end result.  This picture is just one I took, it really doesn't do justice to how pretty she looked.  She will be in Tahiti (jealous) for her honeymoon and then she has promised to send some professional pictures!!  Thank you Robin, you are a beautiful bride, have a beautiful day and rest of your life!  Congratulations!