Nora Sheils
A Portland native and founder of Bridal Bliss, INC, Nora is an expert in all things weddings. After graduating from Gonzaga University with a degree in Psychology & Business and working several years in the industry, she decided it was time to take her expertise to the next level. Cue the inception of Bridal Bliss. Since 2002, Bridal Bliss has risen through the ranks as one of the Northwest's top event-planning firms. Nora's savvy leadership has guided her team to earn several awards as well as international recognition. She has appeared regularly as an expert on several local and national television shows, was named one of Portland Business Journal’s Forty under 40, and most recently was awarded Eventex’s Top 100 Most Influential People award.
In 2018, Nora co-founded Rock Paper Coin, a revolutionary platform that brings together event professionals and engaged couples to simplify and streamline the often daunting contract and invoice process.
When she isn’t busy running Bridal Bliss and Rock Paper Coin, you can find her spending time with her husband (who she met at a wedding!) and two rambunctious boys, Dylan and Gavin, working on her golf game, scrolling for inspo, enjoying a long chat with her mom, having a long, family-style dinner *(and drinks!) with her nearest and dearest, or adding an elevated touch to just about anything.
Nora's attention to detail, strict standard for quality, enthusiasm, and comforting demeanor put her clients at ease and have catapulted her as a leader in the wedding industry.
Nora’s Faves
The sound of champagne popping
Laughing attacks with her kids
Preppy polka dots and stripes
Family dinners
A sweaty spin class followed by any (and every) sweet treat
“Nora Sheils excelled because she was incredibly organized, well connected, accessible and communicated at a very high professional level. My real appreciation of her incredible work came together the week of the event as all of the pieces came together. Every great orchestra needs a great conductor and every great football team needs a great quarterback; a memorable wedding needs Nora Sheils and her Bridal Bliss team.”