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Issue #2 of The Wedding Spotlight is here! Covering vendors at the Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett Wedding expos, the magazine also has some helpful articles for the busy bride.TRANSCRIPT
Brides Club Wedding Expos | Fall 2012 | Issue # nw01
A DAY AT THE EXPO
“ My date is just four months away and I just don’t have much time to organize my wedding. Coming to a bridal show saves me hours as I don’t have to run all over the place to find everything I need. ”
Welcome to the Brides Club Wedding Expo
A DAY AT THE EXPO
“ My date is just four months away and I just don’t have much time to organize my wedding. Coming to a bridal show saves me hours as I don’t have to run all over the place to find everything I need. ”
Welcome to the Brides Club Wedding Expo
SEPTEMBER 2012 | ISSUE # NW01 | NORTHWEST WEDDING EXPOS BY BRIDES CLUB
BUCKLES PRODUCTIONS, INC. 4957 Lakemont Blvd. SE, Ste C4 #04 Bellevue, WA 98006
WWW.BRIDESCLUB.COMPHONE: (425) 373-1894 | FAX (425) 373-1895TWITTER: @BRADBUCKLESFACEBOOK.COM/WEDDINGEXPOS
EDITOR & SALES DIRECTORBrad Buckles
CREATIVE DIRECTORChristopher Hendricks
WEBMASTERMarlon Sarmiento
DESIGN ASSISTANTKimberly Long
OFFICE MANAGERHeather Buckles
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTSAmy HickoxKasey Hendrickson
ON THE COVER
PHOTOGRAPHY Christiaan Phleger and Lexi Mackenzie
LOCATIONThe Polo Fields at Mokule’ia, Oahu
GOWNSJules Bly, New Zealand
FLOWERSAnny Heid, Maui
STYLINGJacqui Rojas
MODELErica Spangler
© 2012 by Buckles Production, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Brides Club, The Wedding Spotlight Magazine & the North-west Wedding Expos are a registered trademark of Buckles Productions, Inc,
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUBPHOTOGRAPHY BY: Christiaan Phleger and Lexi Mackenzie
Table of ContentsWelcome to the Brides Club Wedding Expo 2
Thank You to Our Troops 6
A Message from Brad Buckles 7
Spotlight - Infinite Professional 12
Catering to Fit Your Needs 18
Spotlight - Wedding Planner 808 20
Wedding Etiquette 30
After the Expo 36
Index - Floor Plans & Merchants 40
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL US AT
253.826.1799OR VISIT
www.galluccis.com
is committed to excellence in the planning
and execution of your catering needs. We
formal sit down style services.
is committed to excellence in the plannHall Rental Information
Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Limousine or Valet Services
Beverage & Bartending Services
Flowers & Decorations
Ice Sculptures & Invitations
Live or DJ Music
Table, Chair & Linen Rentals
If we don’t supply it, we
can coordinate it for you
at a reasonable price from a reliable
vendor, you have our word on it.
Please call on us when planning
your next event.
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL US AT
253.826.1799OR VISIT
www.galluccis.com
is committed to excellence in the planning
and execution of your catering needs. We
formal sit down style services.
is committed to excellence in the plannHall Rental Information
Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Limousine or Valet Services
Beverage & Bartending Services
Flowers & Decorations
Ice Sculptures & Invitations
Live or DJ Music
Table, Chair & Linen Rentals
If we don’t supply it, we
can coordinate it for you
at a reasonable price from a reliable
vendor, you have our word on it.
Please call on us when planning
your next event.
services
ble
e our word on it.
ng
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WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
A MESSAGE FROM BRAD BUCKLES
We are proud to introduce to you to WEDDING SPOTLIGHT, an
e-magazine brought to you by BRIDES CLUB. As President of
Brides Club, I would like to personally thank you for your
interest in participating in the most exciting bridal
event of the season, the NORTHWEST WEDDING
EXPO. Over 1400 brides attend the Expo every
year, as we offer you, your groom, and the whole
wedding party access to exceptional services by
wedding industry leaders and the information
to help you plan and inspire the wedding
beyond your wildest dreams.
The collection of retailers & wedding
service providers we have gathered are
experts in their respective markets and
are happy to provide you with answers to
your most difficult inquiries and with ideas
to suit your unique tastes and budgets.
Come early and bring your friends, as our
vendors’ calendars fill up quickly!
I wish you the happiest wedding day &
the most beautiful memories to follow,
Black and White Photography by Christiaan Phleger and Lexi Mackenzie. (pgs. 2-3)
“ Our style is classic photojournalism to capture the moment. The black and white images are hand printed by Christiaan on fiber-based paper to create exquisite fine art museum quality prints. We have been professional wedding and fashion photographers for 14 years and are now developing a new TV show for KFVE called Hot Hawaiian Weddings. ” For more information, visit www.christiaanphleger.com
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The Liberty Theater located on West Main Street
in Puyallup Washington has served as a historical
landmark for past 85 years. Although the original
theater chairs have been removed and the floor has
been tiered to accommodate up to 340 guests seated
at tables or 540 standing/seated; this beautiful
theater has been preserved for generations to enjoy.
This multipurpose theater can accommodate just
about any event imaginable. Weddings are common
at The Liberty Theater…Brides and Grooms can be
seen exchanging their vows on our commercially
lighted stage and heard through our state-of-the-
art PA System. Many backgrounds and stage props
can be custom set by our friendly and efficient staff.
Contact us at (253) 845-5105 for a free consultation!
The Liberty Theater 1 1 6 W E S T M A I N AV E • P U YA L L U P, WA S H I N G T O N 9 8 3 7 1
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The Liberty Theater located on West Main Street
in Puyallup Washington has served as a historical
landmark for past 85 years. Although the original
theater chairs have been removed and the floor has
been tiered to accommodate up to 340 guests seated
at tables or 540 standing/seated; this beautiful
theater has been preserved for generations to enjoy.
This multipurpose theater can accommodate just
about any event imaginable. Weddings are common
at The Liberty Theater…Brides and Grooms can be
seen exchanging their vows on our commercially
lighted stage and heard through our state-of-the-
art PA System. Many backgrounds and stage props
can be custom set by our friendly and efficient staff.
Contact us at (253) 845-5105 for a free consultation!
The Liberty Theater 1 1 6 W E S T M A I N AV E • P U YA L L U P, WA S H I N G T O N 9 8 3 7 1
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WHAT OTH E R R E FE R R AL S SAY ABOUT M E : I am always thinking three steps ahead while multi tasking on the present. I am the Jack of All Trades and Master of Each unlike many that try to do too many things, but none very well. WHAT’ S MY FAVORITE SAYING : Our imagination is our destination. FU N NY WE DDING M OM E NT: The Bride was ready, the groom was waiting to walk down the aisle, people and guests were all seated, but the minister was nowhere. He was later found locked in the comfort room. I B EGAN MY B USIN E SS B ECAUSE : I have a passion for organizing and entertaining. Noticing details at many weddings while I was a DJ over the years, it was natural for me to jump in and help wherever help was needed. The experience continued to grow as I learned how to manage entire weddings. People continued to ask for me to help them with their events and so I began the business because I love to help others and see the happiness and appreciation when I helped them create the perfect event. I G ET IN SPIR E D WH E N : Someone asks for help. I love to help people and I want to always jump in immediately and say yes, every time. G R E ATE ST DE SIR E : To be able to provide for those that need it.
WE AKN E SS : Saying No. CONTRIB UTION S: Volunteer and organizer for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Gala, GSBA Scholarship Awards Dinner, Seattle United Soccer League FAVORITE CHARITIE S : American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lifelong, GSBA HOW MANY YE ARS IN B USIN E SS? 20HOW MANY WE DDINGS A YE AR? 15
IN FIN IT E PROFESSIONA LE V EN T PL A N N ING + EN T ERTA INMEN T M A NAGEMEN T DEN N IS W E Y MOU T H , OW N ER
Web: www.infiniteprofessional.comPhone: 206.694.9317Email: [email protected]
Wedding Spotlight : Infinite Professional
E V E N T P L A N N E RE N T E R TA I N M E N T
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HOW MANY WE DDINGS OVE R ALL? 250 WHY SHOU LD A B RIDE OR VE N DOR WOR K WITH YOU? I like to listen to the details. I take notes when an idea is thought of by a client. I like to develop those ideas into special surprises to share during the process of arranging a wedding. Preparation and Planning are key essentials throughout the design and planning process and I am always prepared with a contingency for the unexpected. Being organized and good planning is
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what creates a fun and successful wedding every time. AS WITH ALL MAT TE RS OF TH E H E ART: Be grateful for what you have. Many are less fortunate, so share an opportunity with someone, because someone has shared them with me. 3 TH INGS I ’ M G R ATE FU L FOR :1. Parents.2. My talent and skill set.3. People who make me a better person. 10 TH INGS PEOPLE DON ’ T KNOW ABOUT M E :1. Passionate2. Dedicated3. Hard Working4. Attention to Detail5. Perfectionist6. Coach7. Athlete8. Compassionate9. Christian10. Gay
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Infinite Professional (Continued)...
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I L IKE : I like to surround myself with positive people. I DON ’ T L IKE : Judgmental people, Gossip or Violence I LOVE : Keno, my Boxer I have had since he was six weeks old. He will be twelve this year. HOB B IE S : Entertaining, Board Games and Playing Sports. FAVORITE FOOD/M E AL: Love surf and Turf. Could sit on a beach at the Ocean all day with a bucket of Steamers and a few Dungeness Crab or fire up the Grill for some Ribs or a 10 oz. Rib Eye Steak. DE SSE RTS : Butter Toffee Ice Cream and my mom’s Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies CAN DY: Hershey Kisses (Cont.) PETS : Keno (see above) COLOR : Blue WAY I R E L A X: Hot tub. Relaxing, soothing and therapeutic. 3 WAYS I IN SP IR E MYSE LF: 1. Walk through downtown and see all the people and feel the vitality and energy of the city. 2. Remind myself how fortunate I am all the time to be healthy, have family and be blessed with a mind that continually wants to expand and learn. 3. When I think of an idea. FAVORITE PEOPLE : Family, elder folks who I admire and because of their wholesomeness and experiences.
FAVORITE TIM E PE RIOD : 40s 60s 80s. I would love to go back to the Forties, when the Big Band Sound was around and life was more simple. However, today we can communicate all over the globe and the ability to travel is more available than before. FAVORITE Q UOTE : Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. “John Wooden” BOOK : Face_Book? SONG : American Pie-Don Mclean, Come Sail Away-”Grand Illusion” Styx, Sunny Side of the Street-”Father of the Bride” Steve Tyrell ARTIST: Rembrandt...not the musical group, the Artist. MOVIE S : The Wedding Planner, Devil Wears Prada, Caddyshack MOVIE Q UOTE : “Build it and they will come” Field of Dreams CE LE B RITIE S : Sandra Bullock, Ellen Degeneres, Betty White PEOPLE SAY I LOOK LIKE : Someone they know. So many times people come up to me and say… Do I know you? You look like someone I know. SU PE R H E RO : Superman - I would love to be able to fly. VIDEO GAM E : Don’t play them. Rather be doing something productive than playing with an electronic device.
“ I want to create the perfect wedding every time we are involved.”
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“ I want to create the perfect wedding every time we are involved.”FAMILY: I could not be bigger fans of anyone more than my parents. They raised me to be respectful, kind, compassionate, courageous and to always do the right thing. My mom and I are so much alike, I tell her it’s her fault that I love to do what I do. She always gets worried and asks me “What abouts” and I always get to tell her I have thought of it already. Great minds think alike. Dad is always there to help just in case.
TRIPS TAKE N : Love Vegas! Or Las Vegas? N E X T TR IP I WANT TO TAKE : Need to get to Hawaii for some golf after all the weddings this year. FAVORITE P OSSE SSION : A Cross-stitch of an actual Monopoly Board.
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CATERINGChoosing the right caterer ranks among the most important tasks of planning a wedding. Follow these tips to make sure you find the balance between value & quality.
One of the most important aspects of planning your special day is finding the right caterer because the food you serve will be one of the most memorable parts of the reception for your guests. Caterers can be booked up to a year in advance, so it is wise to search one out early. A simple timeline for finding the perfect ca-terer is to start looking for one at least 10 months before the wedding, make sure you have booked the caterer by 8 months, and decide on a menu by 6 months.
A good caterer does more than one might think. They are well trained in food selection and preparation, reception staging, serving and clean up. Some go as far as to decorate for you, hire bartenders, and provide the wedding cake. Others may only prepare and serve the food and then clean up.
When looking for a caterer, keep the following in mind:
• Find a caterer with a good reputation whose food you can sample before signing a contract.
• Make appointments and interview many different caterers to find the right one for you. Some caterers may even give you phone numbers of past cus-tomers who were pleased with the caterer’s work.
• Many reception sites have their own catering services, so when you’re look-ing for a hall, decide if it has what you want in both catering and atmosphere.
• Check to see what services the caterers will provide other than just the meal (electricity, lighting, tents, tables, linens, chairs, etc.)
If you feel like you have found the right caterer, wait to sign a contract until the caterer understands your expectations and you understand the terms of agree-ment. Keep in mind questions such as: will the cost be a flat rate or a per-person fee? Are gratuities automatically added? Are you going to have a sit-down dinner or a buffet? Will drinks be included in the price?
Catering is one of the most expensive parts of the wedding, so when it comes to cost, it is up to you whether you want to spend any amount or keep costs down. There are different ways to serve food at your wedding that will vary the price. Some tips can to keep in mind are:
• Most caterers will charge per-person, which means the cost will depend on the number of guests that you expect to come.
• American food will cost much less to serve than an exotic or international dish such as French, Mediterranean, Thai, or Indian.
• Cost will increase if you decide to have the caterer take care of the wine and
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
Choosing the right caterer ranks among the most important tasks of planning a wedding. Follow these tips to make sure you find the balance between value & quality.
the wedding cake instead of doing that yourself.• Buffet-style catering will cost less than if waiters
serve your guests, yet it is also elegant.• Most caterers include set up and clean up in per-
person cost; if they do not, that will increase cost.• Most caterers have special rates for children, so
be sure to ask about that.• Overtime costs, gratuities or taxes will all affect
the final cost of drinks when planning for a ca-terer. This can really rack up the price depending on what you want to serve for beverages:
1. The least expensive option is to not serve alcohol and instead have a cash bar where guests can buy their own drinks. If you decide to do this, inform your guests so they know to bring their own money.
2. A nicer option, but more expensive, is to serve only beer and wine. You can buy the beer and wine yourself or have the caterer provide them.
3. The most expensive option will be to have an open bar with free drinks. Your guests will love this and you won’t have to worry about providing drinks yourself. Remember to in-clude champagne for the wedding toast.
Because the food and drink at your wedding will be one of the most memorable parts for the guests and for you, be sure you are happy with your choice of a caterer. Re-member these tips to when select-ing a caterer, and make sure they have what you want.
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WHAT OTH E R R E FE R R AL S SAY ABOUT M E : People say I’m very passionate about my clients, each wedding, and life in general. WHAT’ S MY FAVORITE SAYING : Anything is possible if you have faith, and when you believe – You can Achieve and Succeed! Work Hard, Play Harder and Party Like a Rock Star. FU N NY WE DDING M OM E NT: Most recent is my wed-ding rehearsal on Saturday, May 19, 2012. When I asked the bride and groom to say a few words after The Hawaiian Lei Exchange, the bride starts laughing and stated that she loved the groom longer than the telephone pole in a Filipino accent. It was hilarious because no one else was Filipino except for me at the rehearsal.
SE NTIM E NTAL WE DDING M OM E NT: It is very touching for me to see the bridal couples’ raw emotion of loving bliss and tears when they are doing their vows and the first time they see the ceremony and reception completely decorated and are in “awe” because it was executed better than they had envisioned. SPECIAL IN S IDE R TALE NT: Although I am very career oriented and ambitious, I am a DOMESTICATED GODDESS. I love every aspect of a harmonious home – I love to cook, bake, clean house, babysit and care for children. My special talent is organizing spaces and folding laundry in a professional way.
WHAT K IN D OF FACE BOOK USE R AR E YOU : I’m a moderate Facebook user updating it based on my interests, experiences, work status, travels and activities. I want to be
W EDDING PL A N N ER 8 0 8E V EN T PL A N N ING JA N ICE M .T. BACHILLER , OW N ER
Web: www.weddingplanner808.comPhone: 808.688.4405Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/WeddingPlanner808
Wedding Spotlight : Wedding Planner 808
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uplifting and enrich people’s lives versus being negative online. I also have a Wedding Planner 808 page.
WHY I B EGAN MY B USIN E SS : I began my business in June 2004 and Celebrating my 8th Years Anniversary this year. I started my business because I was already doing wed-dings and events for families and friends as a hobby. I am natu-rally organized, detail oriented and have mastered time man-agement from an early age. Being the oldest and closest to my grandparents growing up, I was a natural leader and was ap-pointed the family organizer and coordinator for all our family events. I have been planning and organizing special occasions and high school special events; and my own Sweet 16th since 1989 in high school. Seeing all of their happy expressions and nal production of everything I planned brought a natural high for me. Coordinating everything became second nature and I thought that if I could do any business in this world, it would be something I loved doing. Being a Wedding Planner is a dream career in the making.
I G ET IN SPIR E D WH E N : I get inspired when meet bridal couples that have a vision of what they want their wedding day to turn out. Learning their personality, style and knowing their budget allows me to get creative using their color schematics and theme to produce a one of a kind and unique wedding for each and every client. No two weddings are the same nor will they ever be duplicated. Inspiration comes from the bridal couple alone. MY G R E ATE ST DE SIR E : My greatest desire is to have an entourage of wedding planners/coordinators to duplicate my wedding planning and coordination procedures throughout the world by expanding to provide future bridal couples the
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Photography by: Liquid Light Images
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Wedding Planner 808 (Cont)...
SPOTLIGHTopportunity to experience our excellent customer service model. We want our weddings to be an inspiration to future brides seeking our awesome services. Not every bridal couple requires a wedding planner but every couple deserves to have a coordinator.
WE AKN E SS : Being able to say NO to others who require my help or assistance. I love to help people, and not just clients either - even other wedding coordinators!
CONTRIB UTION : My contribution to this world is to succeed and share my blessings and experiences with others less fortunate than me. I am passionate about raisingawareness and educating people about stopping Domestic Violence through sponsorship and The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii throughdonation and volunteering. OUR SO-CIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVE Wedding Planner 808 is working to provide our clients with the best eco-friendly options for their wedding day and beyond! Our green credentials set us apart from the competition and help us stand out to the growing number of couples seeking green alternatives. We received 5 Leaves – APPROVED VENDOR! I would like to lessen my carbon footprint in this world and leave it a better place than when I entered it. I AM G R ATE FU L FOR : I am grateful for my life and being given this opportunity and bless-ing of living my dreams doing what I love most and for being able to enjoy life, family and friends simultaneously.
YE ARS IN B USIN E SS : 8 years in June 2012, averaging 19-21 weddings per year ranging from destination weddings of a bridal couple of two to 300 guests. Our average guest list is from 200 to 300 guests. The largest guest list was for a party with over 800 guests for a wed-ding on 07/07/07.
WHY SHOU LD A B RIDE OR VE N DOR WOR K WITH YOU : with me will be provided with excellent customer service through interpersonal communications, personalized service
by attention to detail and making a conscious effort to remember all of the details of each and every wedding with-out reference to any notes or client flle. I value every rela-tionship I encounter as if they are family. Every person that enters my life becomes life-time friends professionally and personally.
10 THINGS PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
1. I am God-fearing but otherwise FEARLESS.2. I have old fashion values and morals, but very open
minded to constant changes to life and society.3. I was born and raised in Hawaiibut can read, write, and
speak Ilocano, a dialect from the Philippines.4. I’m an adrenaline rush junkie and have swam with
sharks, held an 8ft Python & 3ft Iguana, gone ATVing in the forest & mountains, and more.
5. I enjoy cleaning, cooking, baking, organizing, downsiz-ing on clutter and folding laundry – very domesticated.
6. I don’t eat Beef and Pork; haven’t since December 1997.7. I was raised in a multi-cultural household observing the
Filipino, Hawaiian and Portguese cultures.8. I’m not a fan of anything beginning with the letter i =
ipod, iphone, ipad, itunes, etc.9. I have 2 other businesses besides Wedding Planning &
Coordination.10. I am not physically challenged but do have a rare
health condition and internal disability.
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10 THINGS PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
1. I am God-fearing but otherwise FEARLESS.2. I have old fashion values and morals, but very open
minded to constant changes to life and society.3. I was born and raised in Hawaiibut can read, write, and
speak Ilocano, a dialect from the Philippines.4. I’m an adrenaline rush junkie and have swam with
sharks, held an 8ft Python & 3ft Iguana, gone ATVing in the forest & mountains, and more.
5. I enjoy cleaning, cooking, baking, organizing, downsiz-ing on clutter and folding laundry – very domesticated.
6. I don’t eat Beef and Pork; haven’t since December 1997.7. I was raised in a multi-cultural household observing the
Filipino, Hawaiian and Portguese cultures.8. I’m not a fan of anything beginning with the letter i =
ipod, iphone, ipad, itunes, etc.9. I have 2 other businesses besides Wedding Planning &
Coordination.10. I am not physically challenged but do have a rare
health condition and internal disability.
Photography by: Liquid Light Images
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUBPhotography by: Liquid Light Images
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aving a wedding will mostly be all about you and your special person, yet you need to remember some etiquette rules that apply to your guests. The better you treat your guests, the more likely they are to
enjoy your wedding and think of you in a positive light.
WEDDING INVITATIONSWedding invitations should be mailed out six weeks prior to the wedding day, unless friends or relatives need to �y in from out of town. Then the invitation should be mailed eight to ten weeks in advance to give your guests time to make travel and hotel ar -rangements, Custom also has it that invitations need to be mailed from the bride’s home, even if the guests are friends and family of the groom, The envelope should have the full names of the family or individual you are inviting, and the inside card should just have �rst names. When you are inviting a single person, it is polite to write “and Guest” next to their name.
Wedding invitation wording should re�ect the for -mality of your wedding, The more formal, the closer to tradition you would want to be. Invitations should tell your guests exactly what they need to know. The wording you use is also important, although there are many vaieties to choose from. Consult a wedding guide or catalog before you order your invitations to know which wording will suit you best.
For destination weddings, make sure you mail “Save the Date” cards at least a year in advance so guests can begin making travel plans.
THANK YOU NOTESIt used to be that if you said thank you to someone in person for his or her gift, a thank you note was not
required. But these days, when couples are inviting more guests to the wedding, and more people send gifts through mail, thank you notes are the only way to express your sincere appreciation.
When should you send out thank you notes for your bridal shower or wedding? ASAP! The sooner, the better. Everyone appreciates a thank you note, espe -cially if it comes soon after the event. For the shower, notes should be sent out 10-14 days after the event.
Thank you notes for wedding gifts received before the wedding should go out 2 weeks after receiving the gift so a prolonged period of time does not go between receiving the gift and sendng the note.
Proper wedding etiquette says that notes should be sent out 2 weeks to a month after you return from the honeymoon. If time starts racing and you’ve put notes on the back burner for too long, send them any -way. People expect thank you notes for their gifts and they will still appreciate one even if its is late.
Handwritten notes are the only way to go. If a guest receives a pre-printed thank you note, he or she may feel unappreciated for the time and e�ort they took in choosing your wedding gift. No matter how short your handwritten note is, it adds a personal touch which expresses your appreciation so much better.
Lastly, your wedding day could not be possible with -out the special people you share it with - express your gratitude in your own unique way to everyone who made your wedding the most memorable experience. A thank you note to those who least expect it shows that you noticed all the little details that make the biggest di�erence.
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ETIQUETTE Wedding Invitations & Thank You Notes
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Love gives naught but itself And takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love.
~ K A H L I L G I B R A N
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Love gives naught but itself And takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is sufficient unto love.
~ K A H L I L G I B R A N
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Spectacular Views of the Puget Sound & Olympic Mountains!
Environmental Services Building in University Place.
www.studio7wa.com
206.851.9778
www.facebook.com/studio7wa
Organize them into different categories (e.g. venues, coordinators, photographers, videographers, DJ’s florists, hair/makeup artists, etc.)
After that re-order each category by personal pref-erence based on the quality, style, or personality of the vendor.
Narrow the categories even further by choosing 3-5 vendors that really interest you.
Take note of all the special offers on all the flyers and brochures, as well as any expiration dates.
Contact the vendors for a consultation, and make sure to find out if it’s complimentary to make sure there are no surprises.
Create a budget for each aspect of the wedding. Having a budget will help you shorten your list of companies even further, and is invaluable when you eventually meet with the vendors.
Meet with the vendors and don’t be afraid to ask ques-tions. Look to meet with at least 3 different wedding planners, caterers, dj’s, etc. to ensure you’re making the right choice in getting the services your wedding will require, and within budget.
Ask about contract policies, deposits, special offers, as well as guarantee of work and completion date with deadlines. Make no commitments until you’re done shopping around.
Ask the vendor if they will be working with you di-rectly or will someone else assist you, as you should be consulting with the person that will help you up until you say, “I do” versus having a stranger show up to your wedding.
Now comes the big decision…determine which ven-dor works well with your personality, style, and bud-get. Remember, you will be working with them for weeks, even months, from the planning stage up un-til your wedding day.
Now that you have attended the Bride’s Club Wedding Expo, what do you do with all the brochures, business cards, and giveaways that you’ve received?
AFTER THE EXPO
Photography by: Eugene Kam Photography
HER E A R E A FEW QU ESTIONS TO A SK YOU R V EN DOR :• What sets your company apart from your competitor?• What unique products or services do you provide?• How long have you been in business? Tell me about your level of expertise in the wedding industry.• Do you belong to any professional associations, clubs, or non-profit organizations?• Will you be working with me directly or will you be sending someone else?• What are your working hours from set up, breakdown, and end time? (e.g. some vendors may charge
extra for parties that go past 9pm)• What do your charges entail (e.g. service fees, gas, mileage, parking, overtime) and how transparent are
these fees in the billing process?• What are your event policies and what is not covered under your contract?• When are initial payments due? Subsequent payments?• What type of payments do you accept?• What are your cancellation and refund policies?• Do you carry General Liability Insurance? Would I be covered under your insurance?• How many weddings can you accommodate in one day or in one weekend?
Lastly, if you are unsure about the vendor, do a little research by asking friends and family for referrals, reading online reviews on sites like Yelp or Google+, or contact the Better Business Bureau for additional information.
Now that you have attended the Bride’s Club Wedding Expo, what do you do with all the
AFTER THE EXPO
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ACCESSORIES
BACHELORETTE PARTIES
BEAUT Y & SKINCARE
CLASSIC STYLE DESIGN
Lynn Clendenen
www.classicstyledesigns.etsy.com
(360) 668-9318
ADVOCARE
Jonathan LeBaron
(206) 423-3338
THE STYLE U WANT
Mira Abolink
www.thestyleuwant.com
(801) 833-3585 Work
MARY KAY COSMETICS
Cindy Wallace
(253) 719-8957
TOY BOX PARTIES
Carli McSorley
www.toyboxparties.biz
(425) 301-0721
KATO ENTERPRISES, LLC
Janet Kato
www.katoenterprises.com
(206) 427-6247
katoenterprises @live.com
AMERICAN LASER CENTERS
Megan Sullivan
www.americanlaser.com
(248) 426-8250 Ext. 308
THINGS REMEMBERED
Rachel Frutkin
www.thingsremembered.com
(440) 473-2000 Ext. 5346
ZIJA
Ann Meier
(360) 390-8933
MICHE BAGS
Shirley Diaz
www.sd.miche.com
(253) 202-9462
LASIK PLUS VISION CENTERS
Shay Maney
www.lasikplus.com
(513) 354-5910
PARTINGTON PLASTIC SURGERY
Carolyn Miglino
www.partingtonps.com
(425) 883-2243
VENDORS at the expo [ seattle ]
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
ALFRED ANGELO BRIDAL
Mary Jane Fillman
www.alfredangelostores.com
(267) 948-1159
DINNER FOR TWO BY
21ST CENTURY’S RP
Jerry Russo
www.todaysbride.com
(973) 586-2316
HAPPY ENDINGS DESSERT
Heather Lakefish
www.happyendingsdessert.com
(206) 607-7267
LOVE BLOOMS WEDDING &
EVENT DESIGN
Caity Garness
www.lovebloomseventdesign.com
(425) 890-0760
LORRAINE BRIDAL
Lorraine Layman
www.lorrainebridal.com
(206) 295-8221
BRIDES & BEYOND
Mounira Dlaikan
www.bridesandbeyond.us
(425) 275-7521
MY NAKED KITCHEN
www.mynakedkitchen.com
(858) 488-8382
MY CAKES
Cynthia Gulgope
www.mycakes.biz
(425) 281-5211
THE WEDDING BELL
Kim Miller
www.theweddingbellbride.com
(253) 279-7473
DAVID’S BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
PAMPERED CHEF
Heather Walsh
www.pamperedchef.biz
(206) 790-6063
THE PEOPLE’S CAKE
Kaysie Lackey
www.thepeoplescake.com
(206) 484-2063
PROMS & PROMISES
Betty J Dietz
www.promspromises.com
(206) 363-5869
BRIDAL CONSULTANTS
BRIDAL GOWNS & DRESSES
BRIDAL REGISTRY
CAKES & DESSERTS
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CANDY BUFFETS
CHAPELS + CLERGY
DECORATIONS & RENTALS
CATERERS
CLASSIC STYLE DESIGN
Lynn Clendenen
www.classicstyledesigns.etsy.com
(360) 668-9318
A HEAVENLY CEREMONY
Rev Pat Stimac
www.aheavenlyceremony.com
(206) 789-9788
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandeventrentalswa.com
(425) 462-7368
CELEBRATIONS BY AMBER
Amber Bartz
www.celebrationsbyamber.com
(360) 301-0243
PROP GALLERY EVENTS
Rachel Meade
www.propgallery.com
(206) 762-6808
SCOOTER’S CUSTOM CATERING
Ralph Manguso
www.scooterscustomcatering.com
(206) 445-3400
DESIGN PERFECT
Daina/Mark Carter
www.dpcatering.com
(425) 467-8129
OTTOMATIC MOBILE MUSIC
Eric Olson:
www.ottoolson.com
(425) 750-4111
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
DISC JOCKEYS + AUDIO
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswherehouse.com
(925) 849-68436
CR 500 WEIGHT
LOSS SYSTEM
Sandra
(206) 423-7293
FLOVERY
Hoc Phan
www.flovery.com
(206) 734-7805
THE TUX SHOP
Nancy Fox
www.thetuxshops.com
(503) 260-2476
IT WORKS! GLOBAL
Stephanie Hardin
www.stephanieh.myitworks.com
(253) 202-8627
BRENNA’S BOUQUETS
Brenna Smith
www.wix.com/brennasbouquets
(360) 886-0680
VICTORIA GRACESON
Vicky Grace
www.vgraceflowers.com
(425) 443-7905
CONTEMPORARY FLORAL
Kristin
www.contemporaryfloral.com
(206) 354-4132
FORMAL WEAR & TUXEDOS
FITNESS & NUTRITION
FLORISTS & FLOWERS
HAIR ST YLISTS
BREEIN NORTH - HAIR STYLE
Breein North
(425) 444-5442
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HONEYMOON VACATIONS
JEWELERS & RINGS
LIMO & TRANSPORTATION
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL
CONSULTANTS - VACATIONS
Tina Skelton
www.etctravel.com
(425) 453-8200
A WEDDING RING EXPERIENCE
Lewis Barnes
www.aweddingringexperience.com
(619) 583-6982
BLISS LUXURY LIMOS
www.blissluxurylimos.com
(253) 880-4486
COOKIE LEE
Shirley Diaz
(253) 202-9462
VACATION INTERNATIONAL -
JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE
Rebecca David
www.wyndhamworldwide.com
(206) 315-8657
BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS
Stephanie Ingle
www.benbridge.com
(206) 239-6864
J LEWIS JEWELRY
Jill Lewis
www.jlewisjewelry.com
(425) 455-2204
5 HOUR SAMPLE
Zac Carr
www.fivehour.com
(206) 235-7448
XOCAI (SHOW CAI)
Ray Bloom
www.chocolatebloom.com
(425) 736-1077
NUTRITION & WEIGHTLOSS
CAMEO STRING QUARTET
Jennifer Sokol
www.myseattlewedding.com
(206) 453-5969
LIVE MUSICIANS
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
DIGI PHOTO BOOTH
Luis Ongpin
www.todaysbride.com
(206) 501-1960
5TH AVENUE LIFESTYLE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
EZ PHOTO
Travis Elmquist
www.ezphoto.co
(253) 569-8748
CAREN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Caren Morris
www.carenmorrisphotography.com
(425) 786-7787
PORTABLE PAPARAZZI
Tim Auld
(425) 417-7862
CARINO & TAM PHOTOGRAPHY
Chris Carino
www.carinotam.com
(253) 256-2050
PHOTO BOOTHS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
GRANT HORIUCHI
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grant Horiuchi
www.horiuchi.com
(206) 261-7681
CICCARELLLI PHOTOGRAPHY
Eric Ciccarelli
(614) 893-9027
HEATHER LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY
Heather Cournoyer
www.heatherlynnphotographie.com
(360) 927-2552
HILDEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Brandon Hildebrand
www.hildebrandphoto.com
(425) 239-5915
HR NORTHWEST
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ryan & Heather Shipley
www.hrnorthwestphotography.com
(425) 420-5944
MARIUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Marius Bildar
www.mariusphoto.com
(425) 268-6622
HILDEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Brandon Hildebrand
www.hildebrandphoto.com
(425) 239-5915
LUNA BELLA EVENTS
Kyle Miller
www.lunabellaevents.com
(253) 307-4488
MATT FERRELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Matt Ferrell
www.mattferrellphotography.com
(425) 772-8608
MOLLY LANDRETH PHOTOGRAPHY
Molly Landreth
www.mollylandrethweddings.com
(206) 234-9003
NOLD PHOTOGRAPHY
Kurtis Nold
www.noldphotography.com
(206) 226-1285
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
RECEPTION LOCATIONS
PICTURE THIS -
DIGITAL GUESTBOOK
TJ Lefty
www.getpicturethis.com/seattle
(425) 761-1224
BLUE RIBBON COOKING
Vanessa Johns-Webster
www.blueribboncooking.com
(206) 328-2442
METROPOLITAN BANQUET HALL
Rashpal Buttar
www.metropolitanbanquethall.com
(425) 306-9331
TPC SNOQUALMIE RIDGE
Rashpal Buttar
www.metropolitanbanquethall.com
(425) 306-9331
STUDIO 7 PHOTOGRAPHY
Jean Durnal
www.studio7wa.com
(425) 283-8771
CROWN PLAZA HOTEL SEATTLE
Kim Straight
www.cphotelseattle.com
(206) 676-3921
MOUNT BAKER ROWING &
SAILING CENTER
Philly Hoshko
www.mbrsc.org
(206) 724-4083
VOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
Vladimir
www.voirphotography.com
(206) 769-8417
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE
Lori Reeder
www.hollywoodschoolhouse.com
(425) 481-7925
SALTY’S ALKI BEACH
Jeff Wilson
www.saltys.com/alkicatering
(206) 937-1085
FLIPPED OUT PRODUCTIONS
Josh Hershfield
www.flippedoutproductions.com
(425) 433-8344
VIDEOGRAPHERS
VAN WHYE PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabriel Van Whye
www.vanwyhephotography.com
(253) 208-9872
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
BIG SKY RESORT
Margo Humphries
www.bigskyresort.com/weddings
(406) 995-5886
HOLIDAY INN SEQUIM
Bret Wirta
www.wirtahospitalityworldwide.com
(206) 295-0247
PIRQ
Caterine Pellanda
www.pirq.com
(360) 480-6090
MONTE CRISTO BALLROOM
Tawana Moses
www.montecristoballroom.com
(425) 740-5045
WEB SERVICES
WEDDING VENUES
OLSON MANSION
Adrielle Flinders
www.olsonmansionrental.com
(425) 432-1359
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VENDORS at the expo [ tacoma ]
ACC E S S O R I E S
BLING - ACCESSORIESMichael Stock(253) [email protected]
PUGET SOUND PASSIONS - PASSION PARTIESRobyn Rosas-Rennerwww.pugetsoundpassions.com(253) [email protected]
THE ST YLE U WANTMira Abolinkwww.thestyleuwant.com(801) [email protected]
MICHE BAGSShirley Diazwww.sd.miche.com(253) [email protected]
THINGS REMEMBEREDRachel Frutkinwww.thingsremembered.com(440) 473-2000 Ext. [email protected]
THE MIXRandy Hamiltonwww.themixtacoma.com(253) [email protected]
B AC H E L O R E T T E PA R T I E S
B E AU T Y & S K I N C A R E
ADVOCAREJonathan LeBaron(206) [email protected]
MARY K AY COSMETIC SCindy Wallace(253) [email protected]
ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPAMark Phelanwww.alderbrookresort.com(360) [email protected]
ZIJAAnn Meier(360) [email protected]
AME RICAN L ASER CENTERSMegan Sullivanwww.americanlaser.com(248) 426-8250 Ext. [email protected]
SUNKISSED GOLDEN MOBILE SPRAY TANNINGElizabeth Williams(253) [email protected]
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
ALFRED ANGELO BRIDAL
Mary Jane Fillman
www.alfredangelostores.com
(267) 948-1159
INFINITE PROFESSIONAL
Dennis Weymouth
www.infiniteprofessionals.com
(206) 694-9317
JUBILEE WEDDINGS
AND EVENTS
Melissa Pelletier
www.jubilee-events.biz
(253) 861-3002
YOU ARE THE STAR
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Atiya Canley
www.youarethestarweddings.com
(253) 468-3903
DILIGENT DETAILS EVENT &
WEDDING PLANNING
Donna Gonzalez
www.diligentdetails.com
(253) 232-0570
NEW BEGINNINGS BRIDAL
Tina Berry
www.nbbridalstudio.com
(253) 841-9455
PROMS & PROMISES
Betty J Dietz
www.promspromises.com
(206) 363-5869
GOODWILL - TACOMA
NEIGHBORHOOD BISTRO
John Nadeau
www.tacomagoodwill.org
(253) 573-6696
BRIDES & BEYOND
Mounira Dlaikan
www.bridesandbeyond.us
(425) 275-7521
THE WEDDING BELL
Kim Miller
www.theweddingbellbride.com
(253) 279-7473
WEDDINGS WITH JOY
Angela Bossard
www.weddingswithjoy.com
(360) 943-9860
BED BATH & BEYOND
Sasha Gersaba
www.bedbath.com
(808) 486-3791
PARTYLITE
Kelly Nalley
www.partylite.biz/kellyscandles
(253) 927-851
DAVID’S BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
BRIDAL CONSULTANTS
BRIDAL GOWNS & DRESSES
BRIDAL REGISTRY
DINNER FOR TWO BY
21ST CENTURY’S RP
Jerry Russo
www.todaysbride.com
(973) 586-2316
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BRIDAL SHOWS
CAKES & DESSERTS
BRIDAL SHOWERS
CATERERS
KOHLER EXPOS
www.kohlerexpo.com
(616)532-8133
CELEBRITY CAKES & DESSERTS
Odette & Dave D’Aniello
www.celebritycakestudio.com
(253) 627-4773
PAMPERED CHEF
Heather Walsh
www.pamperedchef.biz
(206) 790-6063
CARRS RESTAURANT
Ellie Carr
www.carrsrestaurant.net
(253) 584-4622
LE GARMACHE CATERING
Betsy Jolliffe
www.legarmache.com
(360) 895-0602
ELYSE’S CATERING/
SCHMIDT HOUSE
Judi Davis
www.elysescatering.com
(360) 943-5555
PAPA EDDIE’S CATERING/
AFIFI SHRINE
Zachary Hill
www.papaeddiescatering.com
(360) 943-5555
ACT 3 CATERING
Laura Gately
www.act3catering.com
(425) 251-9102
GALLUCCI’S CATERING
Ronald & Treia Gallucci
www.galluccis.com
(253) 826-1799
SCOOTER’S CUSTOM CATERING
Ralph Manguso
(206) 445-3400
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
DECORATIONS & RENTALS
GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandrents.com
(425) 462-7368
AMERICAN PARTY PLACE
Lori Dunham
www.americanpartyplace.com
(425) 462-7368
SDP LIGHTING & DESIGN
Andy Pope
www.sdplighting.com
(425) 829-2524
TENTS & EVENTS PARTY RENTALS
Kim or Penny
(253) 872-6020
DISC JOCKEYS + AUDIO
FITNESS + NUTRITION
FLORISTS & FLOWERS
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
TMP PRODUCTIONS
Ty Podeszwa
www.tmpproductionsnw.com
(253) 347-2184
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
ADAMS DJ SERVICE &
NW EVENT LIGHTING
Adam Tiegs
www.adamsdjservice.com
(425) 652-6690
MELT
Zach Walker
www.meltwellness.com
(253) 777-5541
IT WORKS! GLOBAL
Stephanie Hardin
www.stephanieh.myitworks.com
(253) 202-8627
POSH WEDDING FLOWERS
Maureen Croft
www.gardenpartytogo.com
(253) 380-3500
CLUBTEK PRODUCTIONS
Todd McKellips
www.clubtekproductions.com
(253) 353-1417
INTEGRAL DJ’S
Marc Matsui
www.integraldjs.com
(206) 850-5840
BRENNA’S BOUQUETS
Brenna Smith
www.wix.com/brennasbouquets
(360) 886-0680
PLUM TREE FLORAL DESIGNS
Jennifer Klingenstein
(206) 227-4771
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MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswherehouse.com
(925) 849-68436
POULSBO INN & SUITES
Shawna Seals
www.poulsboinn.com
(360) 779-3921
FORMAL IMAGE
Marcus Jellen Sr
www.formalimageinc.com
(253) 922-3898
HAMPTON INN SUITES
Autumn Shuffield
www.hamptontacoma.com
(253) 539-228
THE TUX SHOP
Nancy Fox
www.thetuxshops.com
(503) 260-2476
FORMAL WEAR & TUXEDOS
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
HAIR ST YLISTS
BREEIN NORTH - HAIR STYLE
Breein North
(425) 444-5442
HONEYMOON VACATIONS
ALEX’S TRAVEL LEADERS
Teri Trettin
www.travelcenter4u.com
(253) 383-8000
KIANA LODGE
Pamela Weatherill
www.kianalodge.com
(206) 282-4633
TRAVEL NETWORK KENT -
SANDALS
Lorraine Glenn
www.travelnetworkkent.net
(253) 859-2040
VACATION INTERNATIONAL -
JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE
Rebecca David
www.wyndhamworldwide.com
(206) 315-8657
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
JEWELERS & RINGS
A WEDDING RING EXPERIENCE
Lewis Barnes
www.aweddingringexperience.com
(619) 583-6982
COOKIE LEE
Shirley Diaz
(253) 202-9462
BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS
Stephanie Ingle
www.benbridge.com
(206) 239-6864
KEN WALKER JEWELERS
Stacey Frient
www.kenwalkerjewelers.com
(253) 851-6516
MARCI JEWELRY
John Borghess
www.marcijewelry.com
(425) 455-4567
LIMO & TRANSPORTATION
BLISS LUXURY LIMOS
Coral Slater
www.blissluxurylimos.com
(253) 880-4486
A AMERICAN LIMO
Bryan Groves
www.aamericanlimo.com
(253) 298-7224
SEATTLE MUSICIANS ASSN-
LOCAL 76-493
Susan McLain
www.local76-493.org
(206) 441-7600
MOYER STUDIO
Kandance Moyer
www.kandacemoyer.com
(701) 351-4175
LIVE MUSICIANS
PAINTING PARTIES
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
5TH AVE LIFESTYLE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
ALEX STUDIO
Alex Shiu
www.alexphotography.com
(206) 728-9056
BEAUX ARTS STUDIO
Lorie Weldon
www.beauxartsstudio.com
(253) 838-2941
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
FRED CALMA PHOTOGRAPHY
Fred Calma
www.fredcalma.com
(253) 927-2920
COLLEEN CARROLL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Colleen Carroll
www.colleencarrollphotography.com
(253) 278-2938
F7 PHOTOGRAPHY
Jennifer Guzman
www.f7photography.com
(425) 868-6829
GRANT HORIUCHI
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grant Horiuchi
www.horiuchi.com
(206) 261-7681
JOSHUA MAHAR
PHOTOGRAPHY
Joshua Mahar
www.joshuamahar.com
(253) 777-2397
REBECCA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY
Rebecca Jane
www.rebeccajanephotography.net
(206) 313-1731
rebecca@rebeccajane
photography.net
LUNA BELLA EVENTS
Kyle Miller
www.lunabellaevents.com
(253) 307-4488
SCOTT TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY
Scott Turner
www.scottturnerphotography.com
(253) 857-4895
PICTURE THIS -
DIGITAL GUESTBOOK
TJ Lefty
www.getpicturethis.com/seattle
(425) 761-1224
VOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
Vladimir
www.voirphotography.com
(206) 769-8417
RECEPTION LOCATIONS
BLUE RIBBON COOKING
Vanessa Johns-Webster
www.blueribboncooking.com
(206) 328-2442
CROWN PLAZA HOTEL SEATTLE
Kim Straight
www.cphotelseattle.com
(206) 676-3921
INDIAN SUMMER GOLF
& COUNTRY CLUB
Trish Huff
www.indiansummergolf.com
(360) 923-1075
susan.aaron@indiansummer
golf.com
VAN WHYE PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabriel Van Whye
www.vanwyhephotography.com
(253) 208-9872
WEDDING SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE by BRIDES CLUB
LAKE WILDERNESS LODGE
Tannley DeVincent
www.maplevalleywa.gov
(425) 432-9953
tannley.devincent@
maplevalleywa.gov
MCCORMICK WOODS GOLF
Tiffany Schenk
www.mccormickwoodsgolf.com
(360) 895-0142
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS
& RECREATION
Andrea Clay
www.piercecountywa.org/parks
(253) 798-7427
REIN FIRE RANCH
Rich Kaalaas
www.reinfireranch.com
(360) 886-5102
TACOMA LANDMARK
CONVENTION CENTER
Lynne Blaylock
www.tacomaslandmark.com
(253) 272-2042
WINE & ROSES
COUNTRY ESTATE
Johanna Wolters
www.wineandrosescountryestate.com
(206) 226-9892
THORNEWOOD CASTLE
Wayne & Deanna Robinson
www.thornewoodcastle.com
(253) 584-4393
TROPHY LAKE GOLF
& CASTING CLUB
Trista Shinnick
www.trophylakegolfclub.com
(360) 876-8994
LE MAY - AMERICAN CAR MUSEUM
Trudy Cofchin
www.lemaymarymount.org
(253) 536-2885
KING COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
Donna Toombs
www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/
parks/pools.aspx
(206) 296-4550
SALTY’S ALKI BEACH
Jeff Wilson
www.saltys.com/alkicatering
(206) 937-1085
METROPOLITAN BANQUET HALL
Rashpal Buttar
www.metropolitanbanquethall.com
(425) 306-9331
POINT DEFIANCE ZOO
& AQUARIUM
Heidi Radunzel
www.pdza.org
(253) 404-3805
OLSON MANSION
Adrielle Flinders
www.olsonmansionrental.com
(425) 432-1359
PORT GAMBLE
Julie McAfee
www.portgambleweddings.com
(360) 297-8074 Ext. 23
THE KNOT
Jacqueline Ornellas
www.theknot.com
(877) 476-4317
PIRQ
Caterine Pellanda
www.pirq.com
(360) 480-6090
WEB SERVICES
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Jim Sheridan
www.eventson6th.com
(253) 279-7473
LIBERTY THEATER
Adrielle Flinders
www.thelibertytheater.com
(425) 432-1359
OLD GENERAL STORE
WEDDINGS
Diana Riehm
www.generalstoreweddingand
eventcenter.com
(425) 740-5045
WEDDING VENUES
THE RAINIER ROOM AT THE
TRUITT BUILDING
David Allen
www.truittevents.com
(253) 804-3555
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MICHE BAGSShirley Diaz
www.sd.miche.com(253) 202-9462
THINGS REMEMBEREDRachel Frutkin
www.thingsremembered.com(440) 473-2000 Ext. 5346
B E AU T Y & S K I N C A R E
ADVOCAREJonathan LeBaron
(206) [email protected]
PASSION PARTIESJessica Pagan
www.yourpassionconsultant.com/consultants/jessicapagan/
(253) [email protected]
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www.infiniteprofessionals.com(206) 694-9317
B R I DA L CO N S U LTA N T S
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ALFRED ANGELO BRIDAL
Mary Jane Fillman
www.alfredangelostores.com
(267) 948-1159
BRIDES & BEYOND
Mounira Dlaikan
www.bridesandbeyond.us
(425) 275-7521
DAVID’S BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
BRIDAL GOWNS & DRESSES
BED BATH & BEYOND
Sasha Gersaba
www.bedbath.com
(808) 486-3791
BRIDAL REGISTRY
DINNER FOR TWO BY
21ST CENTURY’S RP
Jerry Russo
www.todaysbride.com
(973) 586-2316
BRIDAL SHOWS
KOHLER EXPOS
www.kohlerexpo.com
(616)532-8133
CATERERS
DANCE LESSONS
ROSE’S CLASSIC CATERING
Jean Cole
www.rosesclassiccateringllc.com
(425) 772-2292
ARTHUR MURRAY - SHORELINE
Juliana Lee
www.youcouldbedancing.com
(206) 805-1815
SCOOTER’S CUSTOM CATERING
Ralph Manguso
www.scooterscustomcatering.com
(206) 774-9122
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GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandrents.com
(425) 462-7368
SDP LIGHTING & DESIGN
Andy Pope
www.sdplighting.com
(425) 829-2524
DISC JOCKEYS + AUDIO
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
OTTOMATIC MOBILE MUSIC
Eric Olson
www.ottoolson.com
(425) 750-4111
PUGET SOUND DJ
Alan Chitlik
www.pugetsounddj.com
(206) 890-2930
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswherehouse.com
(925) 849-68436
THE TUX SHOP
Nancy Fox
www.thetuxshops.com
(503) 260-2476
FORMAL WEAR & TUXEDOS
HONEYMOON VACATIONS
VACATION INTERNATIONAL -
JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE
Rebecca David
www.wyndhamworldwide.com
(206) 315-8657
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JEWELERS & RINGS
A WEDDING RING EXPERIENCE
Lewis Barnes
www.aweddingringexperience.com
(619) 583-6982
COOKIE LEE
Shirley Diaz
(253) 202-9462
BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS
Stephanie Ingle
www.benbridge.com
(206) 239-6864
XOCAI (SHOW CAI)
Ray Bloom
www.chocolatebloom.com
(425) 736-1077
NUTRITION & WEIGHTLOSS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
5TH AVE LIFESTYLE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
ALEX STUDIO
Alex Shiu
www.alexphotography.com
(206) 728-9056
BLUE DOOR STUDIO
PHOTOGRAPHY
Heather Morris
bluedoorstudiophotography.com
(503) 475-4746
heather@bluedoorstudio
photography.com
BSMART PHOTOGRAPHY
Jenny Tan
www.bsmartphoto.com
(206) 890-8880
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
LUNA BELLA EVENTS
Kyle Miller
www.lunabellaevents.com
(253) 307-4488
PICTURE THIS -
DIGITAL GUESTBOOK
TJ Lefty
www.getpicturethis.com/seattle
(425) 761-1224
STUDIO 7
Jean Durnal
www.studio7wa.com
(425) 283-8771
VAN WHYE PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabriel Van Whye
www.vanwyhephotography.com
(253) 208-9872
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BLUE RIBBON COOKING
Vanessa Johns-Webster
www.blueribboncooking.com
(206) 328-2442
A CHAPEL ON SWANS TRAIL
Lynn Hallstrom
www.swanstrailchapel.com
(425) 315-5623
THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
Rachael Steer
www.oss.com
(425) 672-7006
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE
Lori Reeder
www.hollywoodschoolhouse.com
(425) 481-7925
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Cindy Roeter
www.kofchall.com
(425) 418-3185
PIRQ
Caterine Pellanda
www.pirq.com
(360) 480-6090
WEB SERVICES
LEIFER MANOR
Melody Leifer-Fitzmaurice
www.leifermanor.com
(360) 659-2285
WEDDING VENUES
MONTE CRISTO BALLROOM
Tawana Moses
www.montecristoballroom.com
(425) 740-5045
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