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Table of Contents Welcome to the Brides Club Wedding Expo

A Message from Brad Buckles

The Wedding Checklist

Spotlight - Blue Door Studios Photography

Do Me A Favor

Spotlight - Inﬁnite Professional

5 Tips for Destination Weddings

Spotlight - Wedding Planner 808

Portfolio - Liquid Light Images

Eco-Friendly Weddings

Index - Floor Plans & Merchants

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A M E SS AGE F ROM BR A D BUC K L E S Ringing in the New Year, we are proud to welcome our recently engaged brides-to-be to the new issue of 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 vendorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calendars fill up quickly! Enjoy the fashion show and imagine the excitement of walking through the aisle on your special day. I wish you the happiest wedding day & the most beautiful memories to follow,

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THE WEDDING

CHECKLIST Congratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting time, and deserving of celebration. However, you do not want to let your head stay in the clouds for too long. After all, you have a wedding to plan! Are you ready? Then let’s get started! ORGANIZE EVERY THING

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While this may seem like something you can do later on, this is a very important step.

þ Get a big and sturdy folder to stuff everything in. You’ll be putting all your research in here, like band choices and location ideas. You’ll also want to use this folder to keep receipts and other wedding related documents in here. You may use more than one folder, of course. D AT E S

Of course it is simple, but it is imperative. Get the dates set as soon as possible. þ Get the wedding date set. After all, this is the big day that everything else is revolving around. Consider the seasons. Do you want your wedding framed with green grass or white snow? Perhaps you would prefer the reds and oranges of autumn? þ Set a date for your rehearsal dinner. This should be no more than a week before the wedding itself, but preferably not the day before either. þ If you are having an engagement party, that should be set for a date not too far off from the engagement. Of course, you cannot just call everyone you know and tell them to come over that day after he proposed. Give your guests at least a month’s notice before expecting their presence at these events. þ Bachelor and bachelorette parties are usually planned by the best man and maid-of-honor respectively. This isn’t your job to plan this party. However, you should insure that your friends don’t plan the parties on dates that are inconvenient for you. C O N S I D E R T H E C O O R D I N AT O R

If you go down this list, and ask how on earth you are going to be able to do all of this, you may want to consider getting a wedding coordinator.

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þ Interview coordinators at your discretion. If you have family and friends that would love to help out, you may not need a professional coordinator after all. It really is up to you if you choose to do so, hire a coordinator.

important details. þ You can get a lot of ideas from magazines and websites. Take clippings and printouts to put in your wedding folder. YO U R W E D D I N G PA R T Y

MONEY MAKES THE WEDDING

No matter who is paying, you need to work out a budget. þ WORK OUT A BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES... ¨ Location fees (for both the ceremony and the reception) ¨ Invitations ¨ Food and drink ¨ Clothing and Makeup (this includes the bride’s dress, make up, and accessories, as well as the groom’s tuxedo) ¨ Decor (decorations for both venues) ¨ Service fees (for the officiant, the caterers, the florist, the photographer, the band/DJ, etc) ¨ Wedding Rings ¨ Stationary (for invites and programs) ¨ Transportation and After-Wedding Lodging

þ Start thinking about who you want in your wedding party. Start asking your girlfriends you would like as your bridesmaids if they want to be in the wedding. Have your groom start thinking about what guys he wants as his groomsmen. þ Decide upon and finalize all the formalwear. This includes the mens’ tuxedoes, the girls’ dresses and all accessories. P L A C E YO U R O R D E R S

After having envisioned what you want things to look like, it is time to get specific.

þ Find specifics. Choose the stores and specific items. Then, buy them. ¨ Find and pick out your dress. ¨ Then order it. ¨ Find and pick out his tux. ¨ Then have him order it. K E E P YO U R G U E S T S U P T O D AT E ¨ Find and pick out your decorations. Invitations and save-the-dates are pretty much cru- ¨ Then order them. cial if you want people to come. Thankfully, there are ¨ Find and pick out your bridesmaids’ dresses. other ways that people are keeping their guest list up ¨ Then have them order them. to speed. þ Also find the services you want. þ Prepare the guest list. You want to decide who ¨ Find a catering service you like. ¨ Then hire them. should come from your family and friends and his ¨ Find a photographer & videographer you like. family and friends. ¨ Then hire them. þ Prepare the invitations and R.S.V.P. cards to send ¨ Find a bakery you like for the cake. to each household you are inviting. ¨ Then hire them. þ A wedding website. You can make free websites and blogs from various places like Wordpress and Blogger. DESIGNING THE DREAM

All white? Something blue? Or a splash of everything? Design plays a huge role during the big day. þ Think colors. Do you want one or two? Maybe more? Whatever you choose, just make sure the colors do not clash. þ Think clothes. What style of dress do you want to wear? What kind of suit do you want him to wear? What do you want your bridesmaids to wear? What do you want the groomsmen to wear? These are very

þ Don’t forget the stationary. ¨ Print out and mail your invitations if you haven’t done so already. ¨ Have the programs designed and printed. THE LEGAL STUFF

As much of a personal, emotional event this is, it is also a legal ceremony. þ Find an officiant. Whether you want a religious leader or just someone who had “the power vested in” them

M A K E S U R E N O T T O WA I T U N T I L T H E L A S T M I N U T E D O G E T T H E W O R K D O N E . I F YO U H AV E F R E E T I M E , W O R K O N T H E W E D D I N G . A S L O N G A S YO U D O N O T P U T A N Y T H I N G O F F, YO U W I L L H AV E A WEDDING WITH AS LITTLE STRESS AS POSSIBLE .

þ Take care of the legal documents. You will need to apply for a wedding certificate at your local city hall.

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Call the florist. Call the band/DJ.

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All the effort is accumulating this week.

The time has come...

Have the rehearsal dinner. Rehearse the ceremony as many times as it takes to get it right. Then treat your attendees to a small dinner. During the dinner, you may want to also practice the ceremony.

Call everyone to double-check things. ¨ Call the caterer. ¨ Call the photographer. ¨ Call the officiant.

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Pay everyone whom you haven’t yet paid. Relax. Enjoy the day and all the beautiful memories that are sure to follow.

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Wedding Spotlight : Blue Door Studio Photography B LU E DO OR S T U DIO PHOTOGR A PH Y H E AT H E R MOR R I S , OW N E R Web: www.bluedoorstudiophotography.com Phone: 503.475.4746 Email: heather@bluedoorstudiophotography.com

W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T M E : They can’t believe how much they end up laughing… they are surprised that I capture so much without them being aware that I was capturing it. W H AT ’ S M Y FAV O R I T E S AY I N G : If you can’t be the good example, you’ll just have to be the horrible warning. F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T: I accidentally sprayed a ‘dry to powder’ bug repellant over my all black outfit right before an outdoor wedding… As long as I kept my clothes from drying it was fine.. if they dried, it looked like I had spray painted over my clothes… comedy. I B E G A N M Y B U S I N E S S B E C A U S E : People wanted to pay me to do what I loved! I G E T I N S P I R E D W H E N : I make a difference. W E A K N E S S : Answering this question. C O N T R I B U T I O N S : Helping those who have very little …volunteering at homeless shelters. FAV O R I T E C H A R I T I E S : Help Portrait HOW MANY YE ARS IN B USIN E SS? 8 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S A Y E A R ? 10-30 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S O V E R A L L ? close to 100 W H Y S H O U L D A B R I D E O R V E N D O R W O R K W I T H YO U ? I am laid back and yet very detail oriented..which seems like a contradiction and yet it’s a perfect set up.. the detailed artist LOL… I also love to laugh and can adapt very easily. T H I N G S I ’ M G R AT E F U L F O R : Health, Freedom, Family, Friends, Coffee, My camera, Canon, Water, Music, Comedians

SPOTLIGHT I am laid back and yet very detail oriented.. which seems like a contradiction and yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect set up.. the detailed artist LOLâ&#x20AC;Ś I also love to laugh and can adapt very easily.

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SPOTLIGHT Blue Door Studio Photography (Continued)...

Creative photo journalistic photography. Capturing t SOM E TH INGS PEOPLE DON ’ T KNOW ABOUT M E : 1. I once got my head stuck in between the springs of a trampoline 2. I performed a concert in Paris 3. I recorded a Cd of original songs..in French 4. I have jumped out of a plane 5. I love very expensive perfume 6. I love the smell of old books and paper 7. I am a total geek at heart I WA N T T O : Buy the World a Coke I L I K E : Iced Vanilla Soy Lattes H O B B I E S : Music, Listening to Music Outdoors, Good Wine, Cheese, French Bread, Blue, Red, Unicorns and Butterflies FAV O R I T E F O O D/ M E A L : Boursin Cheese, French Bread and Butterleaf Lettuce D E S S E R T S : Marionberry Pie C A N DY : Sour Gummy Worms P E T S : Labs C O L O R : Cobalt Blue, Candy Apple Red WAY I R E L A X : Blues or Jazz, Sitting Outside, Near Water, Glass of Cotes du Rhone 3 WAY S I I N S P I R E M Y S E L F : I Sing, Walk, Take Pictures FAV O R I T E P E O P L E : Heros… Zana Briski; Bob Goff FAV O R I T E M O V I E : What about Bob T R I P S TA K E N : The Matterhorn, Rome, Paris, Spain, Bruges N E X T T R I P I WA N T T O TA K E : Atlantis in the Bahamas

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DO ME A FAV F O R C E N T U R I E S , B R I D E S A N D G R O O M S H AV E I N C O R P O R AT E D W E D D I N G FAV O R S I N T O T H E I R S P E C I A L D AY. O

FAV O R S A R E T H E O N E T H I N G T H E G U E S T S TA K E AWAY F R O M T H E D AY, O T H E R T H A N M E M O R I E S O F C O U

FAV O R S S H O U L D B E A R E F L E C T I O N O F T H E H A P P Y C O U P L E A N D T H E I M P O R TA N T D AY T H E Y S H A R E D W I T I N C O R P O R AT E T H E C O U P L E ’ S P E R S O N A L I T I E S O R P E R S O N A L I N T E R E S T S , T H E I R W E D D I N G D AY T H E M E , A G U E S T S K N O W H O W M U C H T H E I R P R E S E N C E M E A N T. TREASURED TOKEN OF A HAPPY UNION .

Today’s wedding market is saturated with favor ideas and products designed for the bride and groom seeking the perfect gift for their guests. While it is crucial to consider budget and practicality when choosing a favor, it is equally important to make sure it reflects the couple’s personality and personal interests. Ecofriendly and earth-conscious couples may give out seed packets, reusable water bottles or shopping bags made of recyclable materials. The sports fan couples may provide drink holders with their team logo. A couple with diverse heritages may choose traditional items from their respective cultures to share with friends and family. The point is making it personally reflective of the couple. SINCE THE FAVOR IS THE TAKE-AWAY OF THE DAY, IT SHOULD BE A VIVID REMINDER OF WHO GOT MARRIED AND HOW THEIR LIVES AND INTERESTS ARE BLENDED TOGETHER FROM THAT DAY FORWARD. While a silk pouch of M&Ms does provide a nice snack for the drive home, it is quickly forgotten and does not speak of the couple’s lives merging. Unless of course, their initials are M and M! Another way to personalize the favor and make an excellent keepsake for the day is to incorporate the wedding’s location or theming into the favor. A golf club reception may include tees personalized with the bride and groom’s name and date. Miniature tequila bottles are great for a Mexican fiesta reception. A wine bottle stopper or corkscrew is great for a Tuscan theme or a reception on the grounds of a winery. Couples should be careful to keep in mind that a great favor is also practical for the guests to keep

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BY T Y L E R WA R D once they arrive back home. A horseshoe with ribbon matching the wedding colors and the couple’s name hand painted may tie in beautifully with a barn wedding theme, but what will they do with that item when they return to daily life in a city? The favor should not just be personal for the bride and groom. Weddings today are often out of town events that require hotel stays and airline flights. The closest family, friends and business associates are chosen to participate in one of life’s most important events. So the wedding favor needs to show appreciation for that effort and support. Perhaps a personal note could be attached to each favor. A QUICK, HANDWRITTEN THANK YOU FOR EACH FAMILY ATTENDING CAN MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION TO GO ALONG WITH THAT PERFECT SOUVENIR. Another way to personalize for each guest is to incorporate the favor with the place cards or table setting. A CD of the wedding music with each guest’s name and table number on it can be an excellent place card. A small photo frame with the guest name printed inside can be placed at each table setting for guidance in seating arrangements. A digital camera and small photo printer onsite can allow each family to take home a snapshot of themselves with the bride and groom. These personal touches take a little extra time, but they demonstrate an appreciation for the time and effort it takes to attend a wedding event and support a marriage. Everyone enjoys feeling special, even on someone else’s special day. Although wedding guests may not know or understand the history and tradition behind the wedding favors custom, they do understand being noticed and appreciated. Happy memories of a day of celebration and love will hopefully never fade. But it doesn’t hurt for wedding guests to take away a small memento that reminds them of the bride and groom, the details of that special day, and the appreciation that was felt for their presence. It’s like icing on the cake!

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W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T 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. W H AT â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S M Y FAV O R I T E S AY I N G : Our imagination is our destination. F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T: 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 E G A N M Y B U S I N E S S B E C A U S E : 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 E T I N S P I R E D W H 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 AT E S T D E S I R E : To be able to provide for those that need it. W E A K N E S S : Saying No. C O N T R I B U T I O N S : Volunteer and organizer for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Gala, GSBA Scholarship Awards Dinner, Seattle United Soccer League FAV O R I T E C H A R I T I E S : American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lifelong, GSBA H O W M A N Y Y E A R S I N B U S I N E S S ? 20 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S A Y E A R ? 15

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H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S O V E R A L L ? 250 WHY SHOU LD A B RIDE OR VE N DOR WOR K W I T H YO U ? 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 what creates a fun and successful wedding every time. A S W I T H A L L M AT T E R S O F T H E H E A R T: Be grateful for what you have. Many are less fortunate, so share an opportunity with someone, because someone has shared them with me. 3 T H I N G S I â&#x20AC;&#x2122; M G R AT E F U L F O R : 1. Parents. 2. My talent and skill set. 3. People who make me a better person.

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SPOTLIGHT Infinite Professional (Continued)...

“ I want to create the perfect wedding every ti 10 TH INGS PEOPLE DON ’ T KNOW ABOUT M E : 1. Passionate 2. Dedicated 3. Hard Working 4. Attention to Detail 5. Perfectionist 6. Coach 7. Athlete 8. Compassionate 9. Christian 10. Gay

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. FAV O R I T E P E O P L E : Family and elder folk who I admire because of their wholesomeness and wealth of experience. FAV O R I T E T I M E P E R I O D : 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.

I L I K E : I like to surround myself with positive people. I D O N ’ T L I K E : Judgmental people, gossip, or violence I L O V E : Keno, my Boxer who I have had since he was six weeks old. He will be twelve this year.

FAV O R I T E Q U O T E : 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” B O O K : Face_Book?

H O B B I E S : Entertaining, Board Games and Playing Sports. FAV O R I T E F O O D/ M E A L : 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.

S O N G : American Pie-Don Mclean, Come Sail Away-”Grand Illusion” Styx, Sunny Side of the Street-”Father of the Bride” Steve Tyrell A R T I S T: Rembrandt...not the musical group, the Artist.

D E S S E R T S : Butter Toffee Ice Cream and my mom’s Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies

M O V I E S : The Wedding Planner, Devil Wears Prada, Caddyshack

C A N DY : Hershey Kisses (Cont.)

M O V I E Q U O T E : “Build it and they will come” Field of Dreams

P E T S : Keno (see above) C O L O R : Blue WAY I R E L A X : Hot tub. Relaxing, soothing and therapeutic. 3 WAY S I I N S P I R E M Y S E L F : 1. Walk through downtown and see all the people and feel the vitality and energy of the city.

C E L E B R I T I E S : Sandra Bullock, Ellen Degeneres, Betty White P E O P L E S AY I L O O K L I K E : Someone they know. So many times people come up to me and say… "Do I know you? You look like someone I know." S U P E R H E R O : Superman - I would love to be able to fly.

ime we are involved.” V I D E O G A M E : Don’t play them. Rather be doing something productive than playing with an electronic device. FA M I LY : 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.

T R I P S TA K E N : Love Vegas! Or Las Vegas? N E X T T R I P I WA N T T O TA K E : Need to get to Hawaii for some golf after all the weddings this year. FAV O R I T E P O S S E S S I O N : A Cross-stitch of an actual Monopoly Board.

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Wedding planning takes a lot of time and effort. When you add an can be stressful trying to coordinate a destination wedding. Here a Despite the added stress, destination weddings are becoming an increasingly popular choice among couples who desire a celebration that’s different from a traditional church affair. To reduce stress and make your planning as hassle-free as possible, here are five tips for planning a destination wedding.

Nail Down the Guest List Whether you’ve chosen a far-flung tropical location or an intimate mountaintop retreat for your destination wedding, it’s essential to firm up the guest list before you make a deposit on a wedding venue. Instead of assuming that only a few people will attend your destination wedding, MAKE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST A TENTATIVE HEAD COUNT BEFORE RESERVING A VENUE. FAILING THAT, KEEP YOUR GUEST LIST TO A MINIMUM TO AVOID OVERCROWDING.

Negotiate Planning a destination wedding can be expensive, so you should always negotiate with the hotel and vendors to receive the best price possible. They want you and your guests’ business, so they are more likely to negotiate with you for a lower price rather than risk losing your business entirely. Whether you’re having a small gathering or hosting hundreds of people, make sure to ask about special discounts or package deals wherever you book your wedding and reception. Additionally, DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR A CREDIT ON ITEMS IN A WEDDING PACKAGE THAT DON’T INTEREST YOU. AT THE VERY LEAST, ASK ABOUT SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR HOTEL ROOMS OR FREE UPGRADES FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF.

Give Advance Notice Typically, wedding invitations are mailed three to six months in advance of the date. With a destination wedding, however, your guests will appreciate extra time to work your celebration into their budget or rearrange preexisting plans they already have.

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To play it safe, PLAN TO MAIL SAVE-THE-DATE CARDS AT LEAST 8 MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ACTUAL WEDDING DATE so your intended guests have ample opportunity to rearrange their schedules to celebrate your special day with you. FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T ATTEND, YOU CAN ALWAYS THROW A LOCAL PARTY WHEN YOU RETURN FROM YOUR WEDDING.

Consider a Local Wedding Planner

Rather than planning every aspect of your destination wedding yourself, consider hiring a local wedding planner to assist you. A local planner can help immensely, especially if you are marrying in an area unfamiliar to you. Additionally, LOCAL WEDDING PLANNERS ARE LIKELY TO HAVE PRE-EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH VENDORS AND CAN OFTEN FIND THE BEST DEALS FOR YOU. This doesn’t mean you have to give up total control of your wedding plans, but a local can often nail down details that would be difficult for you to arrange on your own.

Know the Legalities

A destination wedding can become complicated with certain legalities of different countries come into play. To avoid last-minute surprises, make sure you familiarize yourself with the legal requirements for tying the knot in the country and/or city you plan to wed. For example, many foreign countries have a “residency” requirement that stipulates the bride and groom must be in the country for a certain length of time before they can marry. To avoid running afoul of the law, make sure you are able to conform to all legal requirements in the location you plan to have your wedding ceremony.

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There is a cornucopia of eco-friendly choices for centerpieces. Living herbs like rosemary, thyme and lemongrass are fantastic ideas and give off wonderful scents. Shaped bamboo shoots and baby evergreens are also lovely choices. Live plants make an elegant centerpiece and a thoughtful wedding favor.

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PHOTOG R APHE RS MAT T FE R R E LL PHOTOG R APHY Matt Ferrell www.mattferrellphotography.com (425) 772-8608 matt@mattferrellphotography.com

MOLLY LANDRETH PHOTOGRAPHY Molly Landreth www.mollylandrethweddings.com (206) 234-9003 mollylandreth@gmail.com

NOLD PHOTOG R APHY Kurtis Nold www.noldphotography.com (206) 226-1285 info@noldphotography.com

PIC TU R E THIS DIG ITAL G U E STBOOK TJ Lefty www.getpicturethis.com/seattle (425) 761-1224 tj@getpicturethis.com

STU DIO 7 PHOTOG R APHY Jean Durnal www.studio7wa.com (425) 283-8771 jean@studio7wa.com

VOIR PHOTOG R APHY Vladimir www.voirphotography.com (206) 769-8417 info@voirphotography.com

R E C E P T I O N L O C AT I O N S B LU E RIB BON COOKING Vanessa Johns-Webster www.blueribboncooking.com (206) 328-2442 vanessa@blueribboncooking.com

CROWN PL AZA HOTEL SEATTLE Kim Straight www.cphotelseattle.com (206) 676-3921 kstraight@cphotelseattle.com

HOLLY WOOD SCHOOLHOUS E Lori Reeder www.hollywoodschoolhouse.com (425) 481-7925 info@hollywoodschoolhouse.com

METROPOLITAN BANQUET HALL Rashpal Buttar www.metropolitanbanquethall.com (425) 306-9331 rashpalbuttar1@gmail.com

MOUNT BAKER ROWING & SAILING CENTER Philly Hoshko www.mbrsc.org (206) 724-4083 phillyhoshko@gmail.com

SALT Y â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S ALKI B E ACH Jeff Wilson www.saltys.com/alkicatering (206) 937-1085 jwilson@saltys.com

TPC SNOQUALMIE RIDGE Rashpal Buttar www.metropolitanbanquethall.com (425) 306-9331 rashpalbuttar1@gmail.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS FLIPPE D OUT PRODUC TION S Josh Hershfield www.flippedoutproductions.com (425) 433-8344 fun@flippedoutproductions.com

WE B SE RVICES MAR LON & AMIE Amie Baker www.marlonandamie.com (253) 370-5392 amie@amiebakercreative.com

PIRQ Caterine Pellanda www.pirq.com (360) 480-6090 catherine.pellanda@pirq.com

WEDDING VENUES B IG SK Y R E SORT Margo Humphries www.bigskyresort.com/weddings (406) 995-5886 mhumphries@bigskyresort.com

HOLIDAY IN N S EQ U IM Bret Wirta www.wirtahospitalityworldwide.com (206) 295-0247 bretw@wirtahospitalityworldwide.com

MONTE CRISTO BALLROOM Tawana Moses www.montecristoballroom.com (425) 740-5045 tawana@montecristoballroom.com

OL SON MAN SION Adrielle Flinders www.olsonmansionrental.com (425) 432-1359 adrielle@galluccis.com

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AC C E S S O R I E S B LING - ACCE SSORIE S Michael Stock (253) 447-8257 macen33@aol.com

M ICH E BAGS Shirley Diaz www.sd.miche.com (253) 202-9462 s_b_diaz@hotmail.com

TH E ST YLE U WANT Mira Abolink www.thestyleuwant.com (801) 833-3585 ijainvoice@gmail.com

THINGS REMEMBERED Rachel Frutkin www.thingsremembered.com (440) 473-2000 Ext. 5346 rfrutkin@thingsremembered.com

TH E MIX Randy Hamilton www.themixtacoma.com (253) 383-4327 gm@themixtacoma.com

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ADVOCAR E Jonathan LeBaron (206) 423-3338 jon@sparkchampions.com

ALDE R B ROOK R E SORT & S PA Mark Phelan www.alderbrookresort.com (360) 898-5505 mark.phelan@alderbrookresort.com

AM E RICAN L AS E R CE NTE RS Megan Sullivan www.americanlaser.com (248) 426-8250 Ext. 308 msullivan@alcpartner.com

MARY K AY COSM ETIC S Cindy Wallace (253) 719-8957 ambitious93@comcast.net

SUNKISSED GOLDEN MOBILE SPRAY TANNING Elizabeth Williams (253) 245-0165 sunkissedgoldenmobilespraytan@ yahoo.com

ZIJA Ann Meier (360) 390-8933 healthyhemsley@gmail.com

B R I DA L C O N S U LTA N T S DILIG E NT DETAIL S E VE NT & WE DDING PL AN N ING Donna Gonzalez www.diligentdetails.com (253) 232-0570 donna@diligentdetails.com

IN FIN ITE PROFE SSIONAL Dennis Weymouth www.infiniteprofessionals.com (206) 694-9317 events@infiniteprofessional.com

J U B ILE E WE DDINGS AN D E VE NTS Melissa Pelletier www.jubilee-events.biz (253) 861-3002 melissa_pelletier@yahoo.com YOU AR E TH E STAR WE DDINGS & E VE NTS Atiya Canley www.youarethestarweddings.com (253) 468-3903 atiya@youarethestarweddings.com

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B RIDE S & B E YON D Mounira Dlaikan www.bridesandbeyond.us (425) 275-7521 mdlaikan@yahoo.com

DAVID ’ S B RIDAL Ingrid Kelly www.davidsbridal.com (610) 943-6217 ingrid_kelly@davidsbridal.net

GOODWILL - TACOMA N E IG H BOR HOOD B ISTRO John Nadeau www.tacomagoodwill.org (253) 573-6696 jnadeau@tacomagoodwill.org

N E W B EG IN N INGS B RIDAL Tina Berry www.nbbridalstudio.com (253) 841-9455 tina@nbbridalstudio.com

PROM S & PROMIS E S Betty J Dietz www.promspromises.com (206) 363-5869 dietzbetty@comcast.net

TH E WE DDING B E LL Kim Miller www.theweddingbellbride.com (253) 279-7473 info@theweddingbellbride.com

WE DDINGS WITH J OY Angela Bossard www.weddingswithjoy.com (360) 943-9860 angela@weddingswithjoy.com

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DIN N E R FOR T WO BY 21ST CE NTU RY ’ S R P Jerry Russo www.todaysbride.com (973) 586-2316 potluckrp@yahoo.com

PART YLITE Kelly Nalley www.partylite.biz/kellyscandles (253) 927-851 kelscandle@aol.com

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B R I DA L S H OW E R S PAM PE R E D CH E F Heather Walsh www.pamperedchef.biz (206) 790-6063 wahokie10@gmail.com

B R I DA L S H OW S KOH LE R E XP OS www.kohlerexpo.com (616)532-8133

CAKES & DESSERTS CE LE B RIT Y CAKE S & DE SSE RTS Odette & Dave D’Aniello www.celebritycakestudio.com (253) 627-4773 cakestudio@wamail.net

C AT E R E R S AC T 3 CATE RING Laura Gately www.act3catering.com (425) 251-9102 bill@act3catering.com

CAR RS R E STAU R ANT Ellie Carr www.carrsrestaurant.net (253) 584-4622 billingsley_carr@yahoo.com

E LYS E ’ S CATE RING/ SCH MIDT HOUS E Judi Davis www.elysescatering.com (360) 943-5555 judid@elysescatering.com

GALLUCCI ’ S CATE RING Ronald & Treia Gallucci www.galluccis.com (253) 826-1799 bill@act3catering.com

LE GAR MACH E CATE RING Betsy Jolliffe www.legarmache.com (360) 895-0602 legarmache@aol.com

PAPA E DDIE ’ S CATE RING/ AFIFI S H RIN E Zachary Hill www.papaeddiescatering.com (360) 943-5555 zachary.hill@comcast.net

SCOOTE R ’ S CUSTOM CATE RING Ralph Manguso (206) 445-3400 scooterscustomcatering@gmail.com

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Lori Dunham www.americanpartyplace.com (425) 462-7368 info@americanpartyplace.com

Eddie Redman www.grandrents.com (425) 462-7368 eddier@grandevents.com

Andy Pope www.sdplighting.com (425) 829-2524 apope@sdplighting.com

TENTS & EVENTS PARTY RENTALS Kim or Penny (253) 872-6020 tentsandevents@gmail.com

D I S C J O C K E Y S + AU D I O ADAM S DJ SE RVICE & NW E VE NT LIG HTING Adam Tiegs www.adamsdjservice.com (425) 652-6690 adam@adamsdjservice.com

CLU BTE K PRODUC TION S Todd McKellips www.clubtekproductions.com (253) 353-1417 contact@clubtekproductions.com

INTEG R AL DJ ’ S Marc Matsui www.integraldjs.com (206) 850-5840 info@integraldjs.com

LE U JAM PRODUC TION S Dave Leu www.leujam.com (253) 537-5955 david@leujam.com

TM P PRODUC TION S Ty Podeszwa www.tmpproductionsnw.com (253) 347-2184 tmpproductions1@gmail.com

VIVA PRODUC TION S Johnny Gargano www.viva-productions.com (206) 542-5733 johnny@viva-productions.com

FITNESS + NUTRITION IT WOR KS! G LOBAL Stephanie Hardin www.stephanieh.myitworks.com (253) 202-8627 jasonandstephanie@hotmail.com

M E LT Zach Walker www.meltwellness.com (253) 777-5541 zachary@meltwellness.com

F L O R I S T S & F L OW E R S B R E N NA’ S BOUQ U ETS Brenna Smith www.wix.com/brennasbouquets (360) 886-0680 brennamonasmith@yahoo.com

PLU M TR E E FLOR AL DE SIG N S Jennifer Klingenstein (206) 227-4771 plumtreefloraldesign@gmail.com

P OS H WE DDING FLOWE RS Maureen Croft www.gardenpartytogo.com (253) 380-3500 mo@gardenpartytogo.com