Nora is such a great person to work with, we were sold the minute we met her. She kept us under budget and was always there to help and answer any questions, she always responded right away. She was the reason for our dream wedding coming true. Every detail was taken care of, I didn't have to worry about a thing, Katy was awesome as she helped us the day of the wedding she was flawless. I was worried about working with Nora the entire time during the planning prosses and then having someone else taking over to carry out the wedding day details. But it worked perfectly! I can't thank them enough for making us a gorgeous wedding, our guests can't stop talking about our wedding and we are so happy to have such a memorable wedding thanks to Bridal Bliss team.

I was recently the maid of honor for my sister's wedding and I learned a few things.

1. If you are considering hiring a wedding planner- do!
2. If you don't know who to hire- Nora/Bridal Bliss

Nora is amazing and is the most knowledgeable wedding person in town. She has great suggestions for venues, flowers, rentals, and all the other details that I didn't even know about prior to the planning process. In addition, everyone in town knows and like working with Nora so if you get in with her, you'll be in good hands.

My sister's wedding was spectacular and fun and that is largely due to Nora and Bridal Bliss.

Many women dream about their wedding day for years. They imagine songs, flowers, dresses, and themes…overflowing with ideas long before the day they get engaged. I wasn’t that girl. I was so excited to get married and start my life with my new husband, but the thought of planning the wedding in 8 months while maintaining a full-time job and active lifestyle seemed like a daunting task.

I interviewed four local wedding planners. When I met Nora, I knew immediately she was the one to make our day unforgettable. Nora has a relaxed confidence about her that put my mind at ease several times throughout the planning process. She is well-known and respected throughout the wedding community and considered by many to be the best planner in the state.

Initially, I felt overwhelmed by all the choices and had no idea where to begin. Nora just “got” me right away, which is why I hired her. I knew I wanted an elegant and romantic wedding and that information was enough to set her in motion. A beautiful wedding plan began to develop before my eyes.

Nora’s experience is unmatched. She helped direct me on the right path in literally every aspect of the wedding. If I was unsure of a decision, she was able to jump in and help out with style, trends, etiquette, and vendors. All our vendors came highly recommended by Nora and I am confident that our wedding would not have turned out the way it had if I had made different choices. I must have emailed Nora a hundred times and her responses were lightning fast and always friendly and informative.
Hiring a wedding planner is the single most important decision to make when you’re ready to start creating your big day. And without a doubt, Nora is simply the best in the business.

Our friends and family had an absolute blast that night. We received so many compliments about how beautiful everything looked and how seamless the evening played out. One close friend made a “guess” as to the cost of the event and was sure it was double what we put in. This is a testament to the ability of the vendors and especially the wedding planner to make the most of your money. The cost of the planner alone is recouped in the great deals she can secure for you and in the suggestions she makes to help you invest your money into the aspects of the wedding that matter most.

Our wedding was classy, elegant, and romantic. Most importantly, it represented our love for each other and was an unforgettable beginning to our life as husband and wife. We have Nora and our fantastic vendors to thank for creating such a special day!

How will I ever thank Bridal Bliss enough for making my wedding amazing? Nora is a lifesaver. I have zero creativity and I had zero vision for my wedding but that didn't matter...because Nora assigned a coordinator who just happened to also be a stylist and one of the most creative and talented people I have ever met (Kimberly, you are awesome). Nora must have known it would be a perfect fit. I met with Kimberly once before the wedding, and when I left the meeting I was 100 percent confident that Kimberly would make everything look great. Not only is she creative...she is extremely organized. She was so on top of all the little details that I never would have thought of. Nora and Kimberly, I'm forever grateful for your help. It is with so much enthusiasm that I recommend you to future brides!

My daughter, Abby, was married October 8 and Nora was our guide throughout the process. She exceeded all expectations any of our family had.

Nora has a calm, well balanced perspective and a knowledge base next to none. She kept us on track throughout and responded to any questions we had within hours. I do ot have enough accolades to describe her competence and ability to get things done. Her attention to detail enhanced the wedding day.

We all had such a memorable day and I know it would not have been near the experience without Nora's leadership. We did not have to worry about one thing the day of the wedding. The ceremony and reception went off like a well oiled machine! Our family forgot we were hosting the affair we all had so much fun! If I could give Bridal Bliss ten stars I would!!!

Nora is not only the BEST wedding planner, she is also a terrific person who makes the whole wedding process FUN, memorable and special. Every time my husband and I contacted Nora regarding wedding details, she always answered our questions right away and made us feel like we could always depend on her. Nora is organized, calm, funny and full of energy. She always took the time to check in with us regarding EVERY detail, but also did not overwhelm us with too many wedding tasks, decisions, etc. Some things we love about Nora is that she is open and willing to work with many different vendors, is very creative and makes sure your wedding is what you and your fiance envision from the beginning. I have personally seen Nora in action at weddings where I work and she is the QUEEN of multitasking, while always having a smile on her face and making sure things run smoothly. My mom originally thought we only needed a wedding planner for the day-of, but after we met with Nora the first time, my mom said she could not imagine the entire wedding planning process without her there every step of the way! Nora is very responsible and a true artist in her profession. We were honored to have Nora as our wedding planner and are so thankful she helped make our wedding the best day in our lives!!!

I am late on posting this review but I can't let more time go by before letting future brides and their parents know how INCREDIBLE Bridal Bliss is! Norah and her staff took the "tears, fears, anxiety" out of planning a wedding. After guiding and advising my daughter on every vendor, dress, jewelry, everything you can imagine, Norah told me to "just show up and everything will happen." She was so right! I was the most relaxed I've ever been at a function, especially my daughter's wedding. It was beautiful, everything we imagined, plus fun! Looking back we all agree that when budgeting for a wedding you can do without a lot, but you can't do without Bridal Bliss!

Nora did an AMAZING job planning the wedding of our dreams for my husband and I. We live in San Diego and our wedding was in Portland so we had to plan our wedding mainly by email, phone, and a couple of short visits. At first I was a little overwhelmed by the idea of planning an out of town wedding, but as soon as we hired Nora I knew that there was nothing to worry about. She made everything so easy and she made sure that we received the most for our money. In the end our wedding wedding was everything that I ever wanted and more. Thank you so much Nora!

Nora did a fabulous and creative job on my daughter and son in law's wedding. We hired Nora because she came highly recommended by several people we know. The bridal party was spread all over the western states and coordination was a big task. The bride and groom live in San Diego and the Wedding was in Portland, Oregon. Nora streamlined the hundreds of decisions and details into a painless process. She saved us money with discounts from several vendors. Time was not wasted because Nora took us straight to the best resources. We are very happy with the outcome and can highly recommend her work. She is cheerful, full of energy, focused and gets the work done quickly.
Thank you for a wonderful wedding.

Nora was the greatest!!!
After my now husband and I got engaged we immediately started looking for a wedding planner. There was no way that we could have planned a wedding alone because of our work schedules! We met with several wedding planners and Nora was by far the most professional and she and I clicked very well. I loved her style and how organized she was, and knew she would be a wonderful fit to help guide Nate and I through this journey. We had a year to plan our wedding and there is NO way we could have done it without Nora and Bridal Bliss. She is the most organized, responsive, and on track person which really helped make this whole process easy. She always presented us with tons of options of different vendors to choose from, and really helped guide us... but was never pushy as to who to use. She really made our vision come to life. She took the stress and hassle away from us and made the whole experience flawless. Our wedding was incredible, and went so smoothly from start to finish. There was not a single detail that was missed... I will always recommend Nora to anyone who is getting married!

My husband and I worked with Bridal Bliss Coordination for our August 20th nuptials. We could not have been more satisfied with their service! Nora Sheils and Christina Palmer made our dream day come true! In addition, the expertise, creativity, and professionalism were a breath of fresh air throughout the entire wedding planning process. We are so thankful to have worked with them, and will not hesitate to use their services in planning future events. We highly recommend Bridal Bliss Coordination for all brides. They are the BEST!

Nora was nothing but absolutely fantastic from the first moment I met her until the week after our wedding. She has a bright smile and easy way about her that makes planning your wedding together fun. She was also so fast at responding to every question I had- no matter how small.

Nora is the definition of organized. She kept track of every little detail and made sure it was executed in the best possible way. She was always so knowledgable and made making every decision about my day easy. The thing that was truly amazing about Nora is that she was able to bring my dream wedding to life- exactly how I had pictured it. I felt totally confident trusting her with my day. She was invaluable the day of my wedding and made sure things that came up were solved right away. I would recommend Nora to anyone! She truly listens to your vision and brings it to life. We are so completely happy with the result of our year of planning together!

Thank you Nora for all you did!

Love,

Morgan Swindells

Nora provides more than just wedding planning, she provides peace of mind. Since my husband and I live in New York, there was no way we were going to be able to plan our wedding in Portland. When we found Nora, we knew immediately that she would take care of us, and our families. The entire process was effortless, and it was reflected on our wedding day. It's so amazing how she can bring the right people together to create something so special and unique. She is truly the best.

Katy from Bridal Bliss did am amazing job for us at our wedding. We felt no stress on our big day with all the help she provided. Having a day of wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made. Thank you so much!!

You are truly the most valuable vendor we used during our wedding planning process. Thank you so much for for being everything This bride and groom needed, honest, reliable, timely, focused, creative and fun! Shauna was such an amazing asset to our wedding, we don't know what we would have done without her!

Nora,

Hiring Bridal Bliss was the best decision we made in preparing for my daughter's wedding. Our wedding planner was experienced and confident as well as exuded a calmness that I appreciated on the day of the wedding. As the mother of the bride, I truly enjoyed the entire wedding day ! ! !

Cary