Bliss - testimonials & press

"I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Kristie on save the dates, invitations (for 2 wedding celebrations), and various other stationary items for our wedding. I found Kristie at a wedding expo around Chicago. I loved her creativity and design and knew it was a MUST to work with her. There was no question and no looking any further - she was the first person we met with on invites, etc. We kept her on her toes with very tight deadlines partly because we had a very short engagement (engaged at the end of September, began working with Kristie in late October and wedding in early March) and also because there was so much to plan in a short time; I took too long to decide on things for the invites, etc. but she ALWAYS came through! She was so easy to work with! She took the time to meet with us one-on-one to pick everything we wanted...she met up with us on weekends to get us samples...and always kept us in the loop on where she stood in getting everything done. We had a ceremony and reception in Florida on a Wednesday and a reception back in Chicago on the following Saturday so we needed invites for both events that were very close to one another - she got everything done with ease. She searched high and low for particular boxes we wanted and never said no to any question we asked. She looked into everything she wasn't sure of and responded to our requests in a very timely fashion. We had tons of compliments on everything to do with the stationary of our wedding and a huge thanks goes out to Kristie for that! She stayed in tune with everything to do with our wedding - not just what she was doing for us - but she was genuinely interested in the entire experience. That was great! We will turn to Kristie often in the future for holiday cards, baby announcements, or whenever the need may arise for her services! She's a joy and pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended from us!" - Jarrett and Trisha Payton

"I discovered Bliss at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago. Being recently engaged, I was particularly interested in Kristie’s wedding invitations which caught my eye for their creativity and artistic design. Once we set a wedding date, I contacted Kristie to see if she could accommodate our timeline and work with clients who are out of state. Kristie immediately got back to me with recommendations and our invitation designing process was quickly underway.

Kristie was a pure delight to work with and living out of state posed no problem since we utilized email, phone conversations, and hardcopy samples via mail. In addition to wedding invitations, we also purchased Bliss thank you notes and ceremony programs. Working with Kristie was one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Not only is she an extremely talented individual, Kristie is also very personable and helps take the stress out of wedding planning." – Laura Ziemba

"My fiance and I stumbled upon Bliss & owner Kristie Vargo at an Arts Festival in Chicago and I consider it my lucky day! I found the invitations I had spent much time searching for - fun, unique and for a very competitive price! To sum up my experience with Bliss - wonderful and professional from start to finish with the special touch of a 'close friend' who personally cares about perfecting the smallest details!!" - Donielle Campbell

"Working with Bliss Cards, especially Kristie, was such a pleasure. She will work with you until you are extremely pleased with the results. She makes the extra effort to find you what your looking for, and looks into the smallest of details to perfect each design. Kristie really enjoys what she does to help others, and it shows! I was exceptionally happy with the projects that she did for me, which included: wedding invitations, journals, stationary, wedding programs, place cards, etc.. She definitely had her hands full with projects from me, but made each one seem as special as the one before. Kristie, was very easy to work with and I definitely made a good business contact, as well as a special friend!!" - Annamarie Giron

"I was going to write to you (Kristie) to gush over the BEAUTIFUL album. It's gorgeous!! I can tell you put a lot of TLC into it. I love the paper, etc, but the real beauty is in the craftsmanship. I really like how it's all so thoughtfully put together - the paper on the inside covers, the envelope in the back, the binding on the ends of the covers, the name plate, etc. What a talent you have!!! I really like the wrapping (box, tissue) too - I'll probably gift it just like that after I fill the album. Thank you again for all your hard work on this! I can't wait to give this to my mom - it will be a very special gift." - Laura Doyle

"I have used Kristie's services for just about every celebration in my life (birth announcement, wedding invites, birthday parties, holiday invites) and every single time she has come through with a fabulous, beautiful, witty, fun creation.. She is able to take what has sometimes been a very vague 'theme' and turn it into a wonderful piece of art. I am ever grateful for her ability, as well as her talent and care that she puts into every element of her work." - Lisa Quiroz

"Kristie is so creative and professional! My wedding stationery was designed by Bliss, from the Save the Date to the Thank You notes. Every step of the process was enjoyable and stress free. Kristie took my colors and theme and came up with five different designs for me to choose from. Any choice would have been the right one - each of her designs was beautiful and customized to my personality. I have referred family and friends to Bliss for custom designs and will continue to do so." - Amy Krauss

"I was looking for a 'different' idea for a birth announcement for my fourth child. Kristie's ideas were awesome - something I would never have thought of on my own. They turned out adorable! I was thrilled with the quality, the service, and the follow up! She is definitely willing to work through your ideas! A great experience overall - I recommend her HIGHLY!" - Judi Huels

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"I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Kristie on save the dates, invitations (for 2 wedding celebrations), and various other stationary items for our wedding. I found Kristie at a wedding expo around Chicago. I loved her creativity and design and knew it was a MUST to work with her. There was no question and no looking any further - she was the first person we met with on invites, etc. We kept her on her toes with very tight deadlines partly because we had a very short engagement (engaged at the end of September, began working with Kristie in late October and wedding in early March) and also because there was so much to plan in a short time; I took too long to decide on things for the invites, etc. but she ALWAYS came through! She was so easy to work with! She took the time to meet with us one-on-one to pick everything we wanted...she met up with us on weekends to get us samples...and always kept us in the loop on where she stood in getting everything done. We had a ceremony and reception in Florida on a Wednesday and a reception back in Chicago on the following Saturday so we needed invites for both events that were very close to one another - she got everything done with ease. She searched high and low for particular boxes we wanted and never said no to any question we asked. She looked into everything she wasn't sure of and responded to our requests in a very timely fashion. We had tons of compliments on everything to do with the stationary of our wedding and a huge thanks goes out to Kristie for that! She stayed in tune with everything to do with our wedding - not just what she was doing for us - but she was genuinely interested in the entire experience. That was great! We will turn to Kristie often in the future for holiday cards, baby announcements, or whenever the need may arise for her services! She's a joy and pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended from us!" - Jarrett and Trisha Payton
"The invitations that Kristie made for my wedding are absolutely stunning. I have gotten dozens of compliments since sending them out--the most common compliment being, "your invites are the most beautiful I have ever received." I have also been told that the invitations look handmade and like nothing you could ever buy in a store. Plus, Kristie provides individualized attention--she visits your home to present her portfolio, to design your invitations (and drop them off), and to calm you down about your wedding. She is professional, punctual, and energetic. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone--including my closest friends and family." - Katherine Hajduch
"I discovered Bliss at the One of a Kind Show in Chicago. Being recently engaged, I was particularly interested in Kristie’s wedding invitations which caught my eye for their creativity and artistic design. Once we set a wedding date, I contacted Kristie to see if she could accommodate our timeline and work with clients who are out of state. Kristie immediately got back to me with recommendations and our invitation designing process was quickly underway. Kristie was a pure delight to work with and living out of state posed no problem since we utilized email, phone conversations, and hardcopy samples via mail. In addition to wedding invitations, we also purchased Bliss thank you notes and ceremony programs. Working with Kristie was one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Not only is she an extremely talented individual, Kristie is also very personable and helps take the stress out of wedding planning." – Laura Ziemba
"My fiance and I stumbled upon Bliss & owner Kristie Vargo at an Arts Festival in Chicago and I consider it my lucky day! I found the invitations I had spent much time searching for - fun, unique and for a very competitive price! To sum up my experience with Bliss - wonderful and professional from start to finish with the special touch of a 'close friend' who personally cares about perfecting the smallest details!!" - Donielle Campbell
"Working with Bliss Cards, especially Kristie, was such a pleasure. She will work with you until you are extremely pleased with the results. She makes the extra effort to find you what your looking for, and looks into the smallest of details to perfect each design. Kristie really enjoys what she does to help others, and it shows! I was exceptionally happy with the projects that she did for me, which included: wedding invitations, journals, stationary, wedding programs, place cards, etc.. She definitely had her hands full with projects from me, but made each one seem as special as the one before. Kristie, was very easy to work with and I definitely made a good business contact, as well as a special friend!!" - Annamarie Giron
"I was going to write to you (Kristie) to gush over the BEAUTIFUL album. It's gorgeous!! I can tell you put a lot of TLC into it. I love the paper, etc, but the real beauty is in the craftsmanship. I really like how it's all so thoughtfully put together - the paper on the inside covers, the envelope in the back, the binding on the ends of the covers, the name plate, etc. What a talent you have!!! I really like the wrapping (box, tissue) too - I'll probably gift it just like that after I fill the album. Thank you again for all your hard work on this! I can't wait to give this to my mom - it will be a very special gift." - Laura Doyle
"I have used Kristie's services for just about every celebration in my life (birth announcement, wedding invites, birthday parties, holiday invites) and every single time she has come through with a fabulous, beautiful, witty, fun creation.. She is able to take what has sometimes been a very vague 'theme' and turn it into a wonderful piece of art. I am ever grateful for her ability, as well as her talent and care that she puts into every element of her work." - Lisa Quiroz
"Kristie is so creative and professional! My wedding stationery was designed by Bliss, from the Save the Date to the Thank You notes. Every step of the process was enjoyable and stress free. Kristie took my colors and theme and came up with five different designs for me to choose from. Any choice would have been the right one - each of her designs was beautiful and customized to my personality. I have referred family and friends to Bliss for custom designs and will continue to do so." - Amy Krauss
"I was looking for a 'different' idea for a birth announcement for my fourth child. Kristie's ideas were awesome - something I would never have thought of on my own. They turned out adorable! I was thrilled with the quality, the service, and the follow up! She is definitely willing to work through your ideas! A great experience overall - I recommend her HIGHLY!" - Judi Huels