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TABLE OF CONTE NTSA Message from Brad Buckles vi

Welcome to Bridesclub viii

The Wedding Checklist 4

Spotlight - Point of View by Lou 8

Spotlight - NOM Creative, LLC 16

Spotlight - Antheia Ballroom 22

Spotlight - Rock Creek Gardens 28

Going to Cancun 32

Spotlight - Amy Galbraith on Capturing Your Special Day 36

OMG I Lost My Ring! Now What? 42

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Spotlight - Beautiful Wedding Announcements 54

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THE WEDDING CHECKL IST

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!

ORGAN IZE E VE RY TH I N GWhile this may seem like something you can do later on, this is a very important step.

¨ 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.

DATE SOf course it is simple, but it is imperative. Get the dates set as soon as possible.

¨ 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? ¨ 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. ¨ 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. ¨ Bachelor and bachelorette parties are usually planned by the best man and maid-of-honor respec-tively. 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.

CO N S I D E R TH E COORD I NATO RIf 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.

¨ 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.

MO N E Y M AKE S TH E WE D D I N GNo matter who is paying, you need to work out a budget.

¨ 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

KE E P YOU R G U E S T S U P TO DATE

Invitations and save-the-dates are pretty much crucial if you want people to come. Thankfully, there are other ways that people are keeping their guest list up to speed.

¨ Prepare the guest list. You want to decide who should come from your family and friends and his family and friends. ¨ Prepare the invitations and R.S.V.P. cards to send to each household you are inviting.¨ A wedding website. You can make free websites and blogs from various places like Wordpress and Blogger.

Make s u re n o t t o wa i t u n t i l t h e l a s t m i n u te do ge t t h e wo r k do ne . I f yo u have f ree t ime , wo r k o n t h e wedd i ng . A s l o ng a s yo u do n o t p u t a ny t h i ng o f f , yo u w i l l have a wedd i ng w i t h a s l i t t l e s t re s s a s po s s ib l e .

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All white? Something blue? Or a splash of everything? Design plays a huge role during the big day.

¨ Think colors. Do you want one or two? Maybe more? Whatever you choose, just make sure the colors do not clash. ¨ 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 important details.¨ You can get a lot of ideas from magazines and websites. Take clippings and printouts to put in your wedding folder.

YOU R WE D D I N G PART Y

¨ 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.

¨ Decide upon and finalize all the formalwear. This includes the mens’ tuxedoes, the girls’ dresses and all accessories.

PL AC E YOUR ORD E RS

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

¨ 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. ¨ Find and pick out your decorations. ¨ Then order them. ¨ Find and pick out your bridesmaids’ dresses. ¨ Then have them order them.

¨ Also find the services you want. ¨ Find a catering service you like. ¨ Then hire them. ¨ Find a photographer & videographer you like. ¨ Then hire them. ¨ Find a bakery you like for the cake. ¨ Then hire them.

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

TH E LE GAL S TU F F

As much of a personal, emotional event this is, it is also a legal ceremony.

¨ Find an officiant. Whether you want a religious leader or just someone who had “the power vested in” them ¨ Take care of the legal documents. You will need to apply for a wedding certificate at your local city hall.

TH E WE E K BE FOREAll the effort is accumulating this week.

¨ 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.

¨ Call the florist. ¨ Call the band/DJ.

TH E DAY OFThe time has come...

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¨ Relax.

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Hiring a PhotographerNow that you’ve set your wedding date and booked the venue, the next important step is to hire the perfect photographer. Since most established wedding photographers are booked out nine to twelve months you don’t want to put this one off. We sat down with Mary Lou Guinn from Point of View by Lou Photography to find out a few important tips for finding the photographer that suits you.

What is one of the most important qualities that a couple should look for in a wedding photographer? A great personality! Seriously! It is so important that a bride and groom really like the photographer that is going to be so much a part of their big day. You want your day to be filled with nothing but happy memories so choose someone that you can relax and have fun with – while they take great pictures.

What is one thing that most people overlook when hiring a photographer. Training. You definitely want your photographer to be up to date on all the latest techniques and methods. In addition to being a seasoned wedding professional your wedding photographer should stay current through industry training. Classes and workshops should be part of their yearly schedule because there is simply so much to know.

What other advice would you give to a bride and groom when choosing a photographer? Trust yourself. Choosing a photographer is very personal. The photography style that you prefer is probably much different than your best friend or your aunt. So trust your own instincts and make your own decision. You’ll be much happier with your photos if you do.

What should the bride and groom consider when planning their budget for wedding photography? Think of your wedding photos as an heirloom investment – not an expense. Your enjoyment of your photos will just grow with time. These priceless photos captured at this once in a lifetime event will live on. They will be treasured by you and your family more and more with the passing of each anniversary.

How did you become a wedding photographer? Coming from a large family, my life has always been filled with people, family and laughter. Early on I became ridiculously passionate about capturing real emotions and personality in my photos. I love learning, so I sought out training to become a classic portrait artist, but it really has taken years to fine tune my natural intuitiveness to capture the most authentic moments. It is the greatest thrill–and honor–to be trusted to preserve the memories from a families’ most important events.

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A N THE I A BA LLROOM WEE K LY OPEN HOUSEWEDNESDAYS 6:00 - 8:00PM

What’s included in a rental at Antheia BallroomBallroom: large open f loor plan for ceremony and reception featuring 15ft coved ceilings and elegant

crystal chandeliers

Altar: arched ceiling with stage lighting and two 2 ½ ft tall white pillars

Bridal Suite: beautiful room with 3-way mirror, large vanity, plenty of seating, private bathroom,

kitchen and air conditioning

Groom's Room: masculine room with a 42” f lat screen TV, plenty of seating, sink and air conditioning

Kitchen: 2 ovens, 8 gas burners, microwave, 3 bin sink, dishwasher and a large commercial refrigerator

Bar: built in bar with 4 bin sink, instant hot water, refrigerator and plenty of counter space

Schoolhouse: a 400sq ft building adjacent to the ballroom that is generally used for the buffet

Covered garden terrace for guests to enjoy year round

Beautiful lighted northwest inspired landscaping

Choose any caterer, or self cater with full use of our kitchen at no fee

Banquet tables and chairs

Initial setup of ballroom tables, chairs and any ballroom rental items

Transition from ceremony to reception completed by ballroom staff

Breakdown of ballroom tables, chairs and ballroom rental items

One event booked per day

A complimentary one hour rehearsal

Air conditioning throughout building

RatesPeak: April-October

Off Peak: November-March

Saturday: $2100 Peak, $1700 Off-Peak

Friday or Sunday: $1900 Peak, $1500 Off Peak

Weekdays: Call for quote

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at my office or over coffee!We’re located in Woodinville, Washington but we work all over the Puget Sound, Hood Canal, San Juan Island and Seabrook. We also love travel and are able to work with you on a destination wedding on Maui or Lanai, Hawaii. Let’s us focus on the timing and details while you focus

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Sit back, relax�and put your feet up. We’ve got it!

Our goal is to infuse both the bride and the grooms personalities into your special day. We will serve as your personal advocate during the planning process, ensuring that every detail goes according to your wishes. Let’s chat about your dream wedding

at my office or over coffee!We’re located in Woodinville, Washington but we work all over the Puget Sound, Hood Canal, San Juan Island and Seabrook. We also love travel and are able to work with you on a destination wedding on Maui or Lanai, Hawaii. Let’s us focus on the timing and details while you focus

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to DIH (Do It Herself) but to do it right!

NOT SURE WHERE OR HOW TO START PLANNING FOR YOUR WEDDING? Be a Better Bride is a workshop and online resource created by Jennifer Taylor, owner of the award winning Taylor’d Events by Jennifer. Since 2004, she has learned a few things planning a successful wedding and wants to help you do the same!

Learn how to plan a fun and stress-free wedding while not loosing your mind, fiancé, friends and family in the process.

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Every year m ore and m ore couples are opting for destination weddings over traditional ones. Whether you want a sexy and fun wedding in the Caribbean or a ro m antic and serene wedding in Santorini, Greece, a destination wedding can save you a lot of m oney and hassle. Not only will you already m ost likely be at your honeym oon location for your destination wedding but you will have a lot less guests to worry about if you have any guests at all.

One destination wedding location I reco m m end to my clients in my travel business is Cancun. Now, before you shut it down in your mind as just a spring break hot spot for drunk college students, consider the fact that Cancun is known for its white sand beaches, gorgeous views, bright blue water and resorts with world class acco m m odations. With that said, here are so m e

of my ideas for a wonderful destination wedding in Cancun:

Go for an all-inclusive resort. My goal when working with clients is to give the m the m ost bang for their buck. That is one reason why I love all-inclusive resorts. I thoroughly enjoy finding a m azing experiences that exceed your every desire but not your budget. With an all-inclusive resort you know exactly what you are paying for upfront and you know you won’t have to worry about budgeting while on your trip.

So m e of the all-inclusive resorts I reco m m end in Cancun are the Hard Rock Hotel (Yes, they do all inclusive packages there too!), Drea ms Riviera, Jade Riviera, Now Sapphire Riviera, Secrets Capri Riviera, Secrets Maro m a Beach and Secrets The Vine Cancun. At an all-inclusive resort your drinks, your m eals, a lot of your entertain-m ent, your roo m and board are all included in one fee. Each of these re-sorts is four-star A A A rated and of-fers top notch luxury fro m the m o m ent

you arrive.

Travel during the peak season. There is a reason Dece m ber to April is peak season in Cancun. Peak season is when the weather is near perfect every sin-gle day. The only tim e I would suggest avoiding Cancun is mid-March to early April when those pesky spring breakers I spoke of earlier m ake their way into town.

Expect a lot of paperwork and red tape for your wedding. For a wedding in Mexico to be recognized as legal in the United States you will have to sub mit an application and a blood test and wait for approval for a wedding permit. A way to bypass this paperwork is to get m arried in a U.S. court and have a co m mitm ent cere m ony in lieu of a “wedding” cere m ony when you get to

Mexico.

Buy travel insurance. Even though the weather is near perfect during the tim e I reco m m end couples get m ar-ried in Cancun, anything can happen. You don’t want so m e unforeseen event ruining your wedding and costing you m oney you can’t get back.

Choose a reputable travel agent to handle your trip. With the rise in popularity for destination weddings also co m es a rise in sca ms and noth-ing is worse than thinking you have a flight planned and a roo m reserved only to learn you’ve been duped. Get references and do your ho m ework!

I believe that these tips and ideas will get you on the right track in planning for your big day. Good luck in your up-co ming nuptials. I hope that your des-tination wedding will be the best expe-rience of your life!

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You don' t t h ink you' l l eve r need i t . O r maybe you thought i t was too ex pens i ve. Cons id -

e r t h i s : W hethe r your wedd ing and engagement r i ngs cos t $50 0 o r $50 0 0, an insu r ance

po l i c y i s a way o f honor ing not ju s t t he i r f i nanc ia l va lue bu t t he memor ies t hey rep resent .

Not to ment ion t he ene rgy and t ime tha t went i n to f i nd ing your pe r fec t wedd ing se t .

However i f t hey 're i nsu red - t he r i ngs t hemse lves c an be rep laced. I f t hey 're not i n su red,

t hen your lo s s i s even g reate r. Not on ly w i l l you be w i thou t your p rec ious wedd ing r ing,

bu t now you're a l so ou t t he c as h to pu rchase a rep lacement fo r i t . I f you c an.

Pan i c s e t s i n . B r e a t h in g b e com es d i f f i c u l t . You r m in d r a c in g a m i l l i on m i l e s an hou r. Wa i t a m inu t e . . . you ask you r s e l f , " do I h ave j ewe l r y i nsu r an c e? "

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JEWELRY INSURANCE

You don' t t h ink you' l l eve r need i t . O r maybe you thought i t was too ex-

pens i ve. Cons ide r t h i s : W hethe r your wedd ing and engagement r i ngs cos t

$50 0 o r $50 0 0, an insu r ance po l i c y i s a way o f honor ing not ju s t t he i r

f i nanc ia l va lue bu t t he memor ies t hey rep resent . Not to ment ion t he en -

e rgy and t ime tha t went i n to f i nd ing your pe r fec t wedd ing se t . However

i f t hey 're i nsu red - t he r i ngs t hemse lves c an be rep laced. I f t hey 're not

i n su red, t hen your lo s s i s even g reate r. Not on ly w i l l you be w i thou t your

p rec ious wedd ing r ing, bu t now you're a l so ou t t he c as h to pu rchase a

rep lacement fo r i t . I f you c an.

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WHEN YOUR WEDDING RINGS ARE STOLEN

I t ' s te r r ib le, bu t un fo r tunate l y t he f t happens . We're bus y wor k ing,

s hopp ing, t a l k ing - l i v ing ou r l i ves . A nd when you leas t ex pec t

i t , i t happens . Somebody b reak s in to your home and s tea l s your

jewe l r y, maybe even your che r i s hed wedd ing r ings . I t hu r t s . You

fee l v io la ted. Bu t you'd fee l ten t imes wor se i f you d idn' t have the

money to rep lace t hem.

O M G ! I L O S T M Y R I N G ! N O W W H A T ? C O N T I N U E D . . .

it will never happen to me

We neve r imag ine tha t we're go ing to be the one i t ac tua l l y

happens to. A s k anyone w ho has eve r lo s t o r had the i r r i ngs

s to len. They ' l l te l l you. They fe l t t he s ame way. We may

reason tha t we neve r t ake ou r r i ngs o f f . So how cou ld we

lose t hem? Bu t i t happens . Somet imes in some p re t t y c r a z y

ways . O the r t imes ju s t p la in hea r tb reak ing. I t c an happen

to us too in t he b l ink o f an eye. A nd by t he t ime we rea l i ze

i t , ou r r i ngs a re gone. Once in a b lue moon, we hear t he

happy s to r ie s o f r i ngs be ing found and re tu r ned. Bu t more

o f ten t ha t i s not t he c ase.

WHEN YOUR WEDDING RINGS ARE STOLEN

I t ' s te r r ib le, bu t un fo r tunate l y t he f t happens . We're bus y wor k ing, s hopp ing, t a l k ing - l i v -

i ng ou r l i ves . A nd w hen you leas t ex pec t i t , i t happens . Somebody b reak s in to your home

and s tea l s your jewe l r y, maybe even your che r i s hed wedd ing r ings . I t hu r t s . You fee l v io -

la ted. Bu t you'd fee l ten t imes wor se i f you d idn' t have the money to rep lace t hem.

A nd now your r i ng's a t home and you're not . Home burg la r ie s usua l l y happen dur ing the

day - w hen you a re gone. A th ie f c an b reak in to your home in 60 seconds o r l e s s . On

ave r age, a bu rg la r w i l l s pend no more than 8 -12 minu tes in a home. They get i n and ou t

as qu ic k l y a s pos s ib le. So, t hey head d i rec t l y to t he p lace we're mos t l i ke l y to keep ou t

mos t va luab le pos ses s ions . The bedroom. W here do you keep your jewe l r y? R ight . I n your

bedroom. We pu t i t t he re bec ause we fee l l i ke i t 's p r i va te and p rotec ted. Th ieves k now

th i s too.

Average cost of Ladies Engagement Ring

$3 ,239

Average cost of Men's Wedding Band

Average cost of Ladies Wedding Band

WHEN A BREAK-IN HAPPENS TO YOU

A 2012 c r ime repor t s ay s t ha t i n t he U.S . bu rg la r ie s happen eve r y 14.6 seconds . Y i kes !

That means na t ionw ide about 1 in eve r y 36 f ami l ie s w i l l be v i c t im i zed. Your chances o f

be ing one o f t hose f ami l ie s va r ie s depend ing on where you l i ve. I n met ropo l i t an a reas ,

you r chances a re a w hopp ing 1 in 20 o f be ing v i c t im i zed. I n a more r u r a l se t t i ng, t he

odds d rop to about 1 in 50. How cou ld you lose your wedd ing r ings in a robber y w hen

you wear t hem eve r y w here? Here a re a few s cenar ios :

You wor k in cons t r uc t ion, and you don' t want i t to get a l l banged up on the con -

s t r uc t ion s i te. So you t ake i t o f f and pu t i t on your d res se r t i l l you get home.

You're head ing to t he lake and don' t want to r i s k lo s ing your r i ng in t he wate r, so

you pu t i n your jewe l r y box .

You a te Ch inese food la s t n ight and now your r i ng's a l i t t l e s nug f rom a l l t ha t soy

s auce you p i led on. So you t ake i t o f f t i l l t he s we l l i ng in your f i nge r s goes dow n.

O M G ! I L O S T M Y R I N G ! N O W W H A T ? C O N T I N U E D . . .

Th ieves a l so k now jewe l r y c an

qu ic k l y and eas i l y be conve r ted

in to c as h. The t yp ic a l lo s s due

to a home robber y i s $2,119. Ac -

co rd ing to Dept . o f Jus t i ce s t a -

t i s t i c s 70% of a l l pe r sona l p rop -

e r t y lo s s sus t a ined in a home

burg la r y i s jewe l r y. Th i s means

t he AVER AGE JE WELRY LOSS IS

$1,4 83 .3 0 ! The ave r age a r res t

r a te fo r bu rg la r ie s i n t he U.S .

i s on l y 13%. So, i f you r home i s

b roken in to, t he chances o f re -

cove r ing your s to len pos ses s ions

a re s ma l l . A nd even i f t hey do

c a tch t he bad guys w ho robbed

you, t ha t does n' t mean they s t i l l

have your jewe l r y. Home O w ner 's

o r Rente r 's I n su r ance t yp ic a l l y

on l y cove r s a ma x imum of $150 0

fo r s to len jewe l r y. That 's not pe r

p iece o f jewe l r y, t ha t 's to t a l . So

i t does n' t mat te r t ha t your wed -

d ing r ings were wor th $3,0 0 0.

I t does n' t mat te r t ha t your d ia -

mond ea r r ings o r tenn i s b r ace le t

t ha t you got fo r your ann i ve r s a r y

was t aken as we l l . A l l you're go -

ing to get f rom your bas ic home

ow ner 's i n su r ance t yp ic a l l y i s

$150 0.

WHEN YOUR RING IS DAMAGED

We may not lo se ou r wedd ing r ings , go ld neck laces o r d iamond tenn i s b r ace le t s . Some -

t imes t hey s imp ly get damaged and we a re no longer ab le to wear t hem. You may look

dow n one day and the p rong on your engagement r i ng i s b roken and the d iamond i s mi s s -

ing . Do you have the money to rep lace t he s tones r ight away o r w i l l you have to subs t i -

t u te w i t h cub ic z i r con ia? I f t he c la s p on your neck lace o r b r ace le t b reak s , c an you a f fo rd

to have i t repa i red by your jewe le r o r w i l l i t have to go back in to your jewe l r y box fo r who

k nows how long? Cons ide r ing the amount o f t ime, t hought and love t ha t goes in to t hese

t ypes o f g i f t s and purchases , t hey s hou ld be wor n, and wor n o f ten. Not h idden away in a

box . Bu t i f we c annot a f fo rd to have them f i xed, t ha t 's exac t l y w hat happens .

The rea l i t y i s t ha t i t ' s eas y fo r your r i ng to s l ip o f f you r f i nge r w i t hou t you even rea l i z -

i ng i t . The f ac t t ha t eve r y 12-14 seconds a f ami l y i s a v i c t im o f a home robber y i s a pa r t

o f l i f e . The un fo r tunate t r u th i s t ha t we c an eas i l y be d i s t r ac ted fo r on l y a moment , and

have ou r pu r se, wa l le t o r bag t aken f rom under ou r ve r y nose. I t 's j u s t t he wor ld we l i ve

in r ight now. We c an however t ake measu res to p rotec t ou r se l ves . At t he ve r y leas t , we

might be ab le to he lp ou r se l ves , have w hat was los t o r s to len, re s to red to us . He re's how

you c an accompl i s h t ha t :Make an i temized l i s t o f you r mos t va luab le jewe l r y. R ings , neck-

laces , b r ace le t s , and t r y to c a l cu la te how much i t wou ld cos t you to rep lace t hose i tems .

Take p ic tu res , so t ha t i f t hese i tems were los t o r s to len you cou ld have them re - c rea ted

by your jewe le r.Cons ide r hav ing your r i ngs engr aved, so t ha t i f t hey were s to len, t hey

cou ld be more eas i l y ident i f ied i f recove red by t he au tho r i t ie s .Mos t impor t ant l y, ge t your

wedd ing r ings o r o the r va luab le p ieces o f jewe l r y app r a i sed by your jewe le r, and then

insu red by an insu r ance company tha t s pec ia l i ze s i n jewe l r y.

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WE DD I NG PL AN N E R 808 CONT I N U E D

10 TH I NGS PEOPLE DON ’ T KNOW ABOUT ME :

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2. I have old fashion values and morals, but very open minded to constant changes to life and society.

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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, downsizing on clutter and folding laundry – I'm very domesticated.

6. I don’t eat beef and pork since December 1997.

7. I was raised in a multi-cultural household observing the Fili-pino, 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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F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T WH E N W E G OT I N TH E C AR TO L E AV E O N O U R H O N E YMO O N , MY BROTH E R- I N - L AW H A D AT TAC H E D TH E BAT T E RY TO MY H U S BA N D ' S S E AT SO TH AT WH E N H E S TART E D TH E C AR , H E WO U L D G E T A M I L D S H O C K . W E L L , H E G OT MU C H MO R E TH A N A M I L D S H O C K ! I T WAS N ' T F U N N Y U N T I L ABO U T A W E E K L AT E R .

LOV I N G S E N T I M E N TAL M O M E N T O N E Y E AR I H A D LOS T MY W E D D I N G R I N G, I WAS D E VAS TAT E D . W E R E A L LY D I D N ' T H AV E TH E MO N E Y TO R E PL AC E I T TH AT Y E AR , BU T SOM E H OW MY LOV I N G H U S BA N D F O U N D A WAY TO S U RPR I S E M E TH AT C H R I S TM AS W ITH A N E W R I N G. I T WAS A TOTA L S U RPR I S E ! W E H AV E M A D E A PAC T N OT TO S PE N D MO N E Y O N G I F TS F O R E AC H OTH E R TH AT Y E AR , A N D I S T I L L H AV E N O I D E A H OW H E C A M E U P W I TH TH E MO N E Y, BU T H E H AS A LWAYS B E E N B E E N TH E T YPE O F M A N TO M A K E PE RSO N AL SAC R I F I C E S F O R TH E SA K E O F O U R M ARR I AG E A N D H APP I N E S S TO G E TH E R .

S PE C IAL I N S I D E R TALE N T I A M A MU LT I -TAS K E R ! I G U E S S TH AT YO U WH E N YO U AR E A MOTH E R O F S I X C H I L D R E N I N A N E I G HT-Y E AR S PA N TH AT A L SO OW N S H E R OW N COMPA N Y, YO U H AV E TO B E ! MY PE RSO N AL A N D PRO F E S S I O N AL E XPE R I E N C E H AS H E LPE D PRO -V I D E M E W I TH A S I X TH S E N S E F O R WH AT I S H APPE N I N G I N O U R BU S I N E S S .

3 T H I N G S I ' M G R AT E F U L FO R MY FA M I LY, A L L 32 O F TH E M ! ! TH E OPPO RTU N I T Y TO S E RV E OTH E RS . A N D TH E B L E S S I N GS TH AT G O D B E S TOWS U PO N M E A N D MY FA M I LY.

W HAT K I N D O F F B/ I N S TAG R A M M E M B E R ARE YO U ? I A M A N AC T I V E FAC E BO O K E R , A N D LOV E F O L LOW I N G MY C H I L D R E N A N D GR A N D C H I L D R E N W ITH R E A L -T I M E POS TS ! I H AV E N OT B E COM E A N I N S TAGR A M M E M B E R Y E T TH O U G H .

I B E GA N MY B U S I N E S S B E C AU S E MY H U S BA N D A N D I B E GA N O U R BU S I N E S S 36 Y E ARS AG O, S TART I N G W ITH A N O F F - S E T PR I N T I N G PR E S S I N TH E L I V I N G RO OM O F O U R MO B I L E H OM E ! W E SAW TH E N E E D F O R Q UAL I T Y A N D A F F O R DABL E W E D D I N G I N -V I TAT I O N S , AS W E L L AS OTH E R PR I N T I N G S E RV I C E S TH AT W E R E N OT B E I N G O F F E R E D BY A N YO N E E L S E I N TH E I N D U S TRY. TH E COS TS TH AT OTH E R COMPA N I E S PROV I D E D W E R E TO O H I G H TO ACCOM MO DAT E TH E AV E R AG E BR I D E ' S BU D G E T . S TART I N G TH I S BU S I N E S S H AS B E COM E SOM E TH I N G TH AT O U R E N T I R E FA M I LY PART I C I PAT E S I N , A N D I T F E E L S G O O D TO H AV E H E LPE D OTH E R FA M I L I E S B E G I N TH E I R L I V E S TO G E TH E R AT TH E SA M E T I M E .

I G E T I N S P I RE D W H E N I H E AR A BR I D E SAY TH AT S H E LOV E S WH AT W E D I D F O R H E R , A N D TH AT W E C R E AT E D TH E PE R F E C T I N V I TAT I O N TH AT S H E H A D E N V I S I O N E D I N H E R M I N D F O R H E R S PE C I A L DAY.

G RE AT E S T D E S I RE TO S E RV E A N D H E LP OTH E RS

W E E K N E S S S E RV I N G A N D H E LP I N G OTH E RS ! ! ! SOM E T I M E S I F O RG E T TO TA K E T I M E TO TA K E C AR E O F MYS E L F !

C O N T R I B U T I O N S A F T E R R A I S I N G S IX O F MY OW N C H I L D R E N , I N OW H AV E 18 A M A Z I N G GR A N D C H I L D R E N , SOM E O F WH I C H A LR E A DY H AV E S TART E D WO R K I N G I N TH E FA M I LY BU S I N E S S ! I LOV E B E I N G AB L E TO WO R K W ITH MY FA M I LY E V E RY DAY WH I L E AT TH E SA M E T I M E , H E LP OTH E RS WH O AR E J U S T B E G I N N I N G TH E I R OW N FA M I L I E S . I F I N D MY JO B TO B E E X TR E M E LY R E WAR D I N G.

FAVO RI T E C HAR I T I E S W E D O N AT E A LOT O F T I M E A N D MO N E Y TO TH E L DS C H U RC H . TH I S O RGA N IZ AT I O N S E RV E S A N D H E LPS E V-E RYO N E W ITH O U T D I S C R I M I N AT I O N , F ROM A S I N GL E I N D I V I D UAL TO A S TRU G GL I N G FA M I LY, TO A N E N T I R E N AT I O N O F PE OPL E I N N E E D .

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H OW M A N Y W E D D I N G S A Y E AR? W E C U RR E N TLY PROV I D E W E D D I N G I N V I TAT I O N S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N TS TO OV E R 20 0 0 BR I D E S PE R Y E AR I N TH E SA LT L A K E VAL L E Y, BU T W E A N T I C I PAT E TH AT N U M B E R TO GROW E V E N H I G H E R I N 2014 AS W E E X T E N D TH E SA M E Q UAL I T Y, A F F O R DA BL E , C U S TOM - D E S I G N E D A N N O U N C E M E N TS AC ROS S TH E N AT I O N !

H OW M A N Y W E D D I N G S L A S T Y E AR? J U S T U N D E R 20 0 0

H OW M A N Y W E D D I N G S OV E R ALL? W E AR E TH E N U M B E R O N E PROV I D E R O F W E D D I N G I N V I TAT I O N S A N D A N N O U N C E M E N TS I N TH E S TAT E O F U TA H ! W E H AV E C U S TOM - D E S I G N E D OV E R 60 0 0 I N V I TAT I O N S I N TH E PAS T 5 Y E ARS A LO N E !

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" T I M E I S PR E C I O U S , D O N ' T WAS T E I T L I V I N G SOM E O N E E L S E ' S L I F E - S TAY F O C U S E D , H U N GRY, S TAY F O O L I S H " - S T E V E JO BS

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I WA N T TO S PE N D MO R E T I M E W I TH MY H U S BA N D O U TS I D E O F WO R K !

I L I KE S PE N D I N G T I M E W I TH FA M I LY, CO O K I N G F O R TH E M , A N D PL AY I N G GA M E S . S E T T L E RS O F C ATA N I S TH E FA M I L I E S FAVO R I T E !

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FAVO RI T E FOO D/M E AL A N Y TH I N G W ITH PAS TA A N D C H I C K E N ! !

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C A N DY P E A N U T BU T T E R M& M' S

PE T S N O N E

B E AU T I F U L W E D D I N G A N N O U N C E M E N TS CO N T I N U E D . . .

C O LO R B L AC K

T H E WAY I RE L A X I LOV E TO RU B MY H U S BA N D ' S F E E T A F T E R A LO N G DAY O F WO R K A N D WATC H O U R FAVO R I T E T V S H OWS TO -G E TH E R .

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FAVO RI T E T I M E PE R I O D 70 ' S - 8 0 ' S , WH E N MY C H I L D R E N W E R E BO R N . I RO N I C AL LY E N O U G H , TH I S WAS A L SO TH E H AR D E S T T I M E PE R I O D . TH OS E W I TH C H I L D R E N K N OW WH AT I A M TA L K I N G ABO U T !

I LOV E MY H U S BA N D A N D MY FA M I LY

I D O N ' T L I KE W I N T E R ! !

I HAT E I T W H E N I F O RG E T TO D O SOM E TH I N G I MPO RTA N T

FAVO RI T E Q U OT E " BY SM AL L A N D S I MPL E TH I N GS AR E GR E AT TH I N GS BRO U G HT TO PAS S "

B OO K BO O K O F MO R MO N

S O N G I LOV E A L L C H R I S TM AS SO N GS , TH E Y AR E TH E O N LY G O O D TH I N G ABO U T W I N T E R !

ART I S T TH E P I A N O G U YS

M OV I E R A I D E RS O F TH E LOS T AR K

C E LE B R I T Y M AR K H AR MO N

PE O PLE SAY I LOO K L I KE MY MOTH E R

S U PE R H E RO WO N D E R WOM A N !

B E S T M O M E N T I N L I F E WH E N MY H U S BA N D AS K E D M E TO M ARRY H I M .

FA M I LY TH E B E S T H U S BA N D E V E R , LYN TA L L E Y. TO G E TH E R W E H AV E S I X AW E SOM E C H I L D R E N A N D TH E I R S PO U S E S : DAR-C Y A N D S H A N E , CO RB I N A N D S T E FA N I E , S PE N C E R A N D M AYR A , J U S TU S A N D K YRS T E N , LU C AS A N D K E L L I E , A N D D I A N N E A N D DAV I D . W E A L SO H AV E 18 GR A N D C H I L D R E N , E M I L E E , A L E C , Z AC K E RY, AS H LYN , SA M A N TH A , A L E JA N -D R A , A N N A , E TH A N , I SAB E L L E , M A X W E L L , JACO B , L AYL A , GABR I E L L A , O L I V I A , DAS C H E L L E , L I A M , PAR K E R , A N D KR E W.

T R I P S TAKE N I V I S I T E D TH E H O LY L A N D I N TH E E AR LY 70 ' S , A N D TH AT WAS A M A Z I N G, BU T TH E A L AS K A N C RU I S E W I TH MY FA M I L I E S H U S BA N D I S R I G HT U P TH E R E AS W E L L .

N E X T T R I P I WA N T TO TAKE A C RU I S E W I TH MY H U S BA N D, C H I L D R E N , A N D GR A N D C H I L D R E N .

FAVO RI T E POS S E S S I O N TH E G OS PE L I N MY L I F E

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VENDORS AT THE TACOMA WEDDING EXPO

KEEPSAKE GARTERS

Kimberly Holmes

(253) 921-7278

kim@petlock.com

PENINSULA DERMATOLOGY

Nicki Wilson

www.peninsulaskincare.com

(360) 698-6859

nicki@peninsulaskincare.com

THINGS REMEMBERED

Wendy Liebhardt

www.thingsremembered.com

(440) 473-2000 Ext. 5262

Wliebhardt@thingsremembered.com

PUGET SOUND PASSIONS - PASSION PARTIES

Robyn Rosas-Renner

www.pugetsoundpassions.com

(253) 678-2188

pugetsoundpassions@comcast.net

PURE ROMANCE BY VERONICA AND EBONY

Veronica Hanson

www.prveronica.com

(503) 473-3461

veronicahanson@pureromance.com

KUCUMBER SKIN LOUNGE

Shay Sim

www.kucumberskinlounge.com

(425) 429-3694

shay@kucumberskinlounge.com

AMERICAN LASER SKIN CENTERS

Megan Sullivan

www.americanlaser.com

(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306

msullivan@americanlaser.com

MARY KAY COSMETICS -

C INDY WALLACE

Cindy Wallace

www.marykay.com

(253) 719-8957

ambitious93@comcast.net

IDEAL IMAGE

Elle Skoglund

www.idealimage.com

(253) 274-3943

michelle.skoglund@idealimage.com

NERIUM INTERNATIONAL

Janene Kramer

(253) 389-6228

janenekramer02@gmail.com

LE CHAT NOIR SALON

Megan Sacks

www.lechatnoirsalon.com

(253) 682-2882

Beauties.ms@gmail.com

MUSE EVENT PLANNING

AND PRODUCTION, LLC

Jaimee Swindall

www.museeventplanningandproduction.com

(206) 473-2161

jaimee@museeventplanningandproduction.com

LOVE BLOOMS WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN

Katrina

www.lovebloomseventdesign.com

(425) 681-2249

lovebloomscontact@gmail.com

UMBRELLA EVENTS

www.umbrellaeventsllc.com

(206) 650-3999

kerra@umbrellaeventsllc.com

DAVIDS BRIDAL

Ingrid Kelly

www.davidsbridal.com

(610) 943-6217

ingrid_kelly@davidsbridal.net

NEW BEGINNINGS BRIDAL

Tina Berry: Work

www.nbbridalstudio.com

(253) 841-9455

tina@nbbridalstudio.com

DREAM DRESSES BY P.M.N.

Phuong Nguyen

www.etsy.com/shop/dreamdresses09

(206) 412-5516

phuongminh.nguyen9@gmail.com

SOMETHING BLUE, LLC

Debra Zagar

www.somethingblueboutique.com

(253) 466-3888

debra@somethingblueboutique.com

PACIFIC NW ORTHODONTICS

Mark Sundberg

(253) 472-7788

info@lotsofsmiles.net

TAN WITH S IMPLIC ITY

Becky Mader

www.tanwithsimplicity.com

(714) 296-0184

beckymader@gmail.com

WEDDINGS WITH JOY

Angela Bossard

www.weddingswithjoy.com

(360) 943-9860

angela@weddingswithjoy.com

BED BATH & BEYOND

Carlene Risimini

www.bedbath.com

(908) 855-4642

carelene.risimini@bedbad.com

Zena Courtney

www.nace.com

monica@agrandaffaire.com

DINNER FOR TWO BY 21ST CENTURY'S RP

Jerry Russo

www.todaysbride.com

(973) 586-2316

potluckrp@yahoo.com

DINNER FOR TWO BY

ROYAL PRESTIGE

Renee Madison

(615) 330-1777

rennee@randrmarketinggroupinc.com

PARTYLITE

Kelly Nalley

www.partylite.biz/kellyscandles

(253) 927-8516

kelscandle@aol.com

ALBERTSONS

Randy Konopaski

www.albertsons.com

(360) 459-9340

randy.konopaski@albertsons.com

MADI KAT CUPCAKES

Kevin Clark

www.madikatcupcakes.com

(209) 401-9178

madikatcakes@gmail.com

COSMOPOLITAN TEA AND CAFE

Toni Andersson

www.cosmopolitantea.com

(253) 445-8454

tandersson79@hotmail.com

JULIES GLUTEN FREE BAKERY

Julie Kropf

www.juliesglutenfreebakery.com

(253) 905-8054

julie@juliesglutenfreebakery.com

CARRS RESTAURANT

Ellie Carr

www.carrsrestaurant.net

(253) 584-4622

billingsley_carr@yahoo.com

FLYING TOMATO ITALIAN GRILL

Gary Walker

www.flyingtomatoitaliangrill.com

(253) 875-0770

gmckck@comcast.net

LE GARMACHE CATERING

Betsy Jolliffe

www.legarmache.com

(360) 895-0602

legarmache@aol.com

MAMA STORTINIS

Meryl Sales

www.mamastortinis.com

(253) 604-0600

meryl.puddy@mamastortinis.com

GALLUCCI 'S CATERING

Treia Gallucci

www.galluccis.com

(253) 826-1799

treia@galluccis.com

PARTY TACOMA

Jimmy Camandona

www.partytacoma.com

(253) 627-4065

info@partytacoma.com

SCOOTER'S CUSTOM CATERING

Michael Broome

www.scooterscustomcatering.com

(206) 445-3400

michael@scooterscustomcatering.com

SUB ZERO - AAMCO - PUYALLUP

Manny Napolean

(253) 495-9381

manuelnapoleon@me.com

GIERIN CREEK EVENT SERVICES

Kelly Grimes

www.gierincreekeventservices.com

(360) 681-0509

Kelly@gierincreekeventservices.com

GRAND EVENT RENTALS

Eddie Redman

www.grandrents.com

(425) 462-7368

eddier@grandrents.com

STEPANDREPEATLA.COM

www.stepandrepeatla.com

(818) 434-7591

neo@stepandrepeatla.com

TACOMA VENDORS

FIFTY BEST HOTELS

Mark Knudson

www.vamarvallarta.com

(425) 681-1627

fiftybest@hotmail.com

SEABROOK RESORT

Jeff Wilson

www.Seabrookwa.com

(888) 507-4694

jwilson@seabrookwa.com

TLOCK ENTERTAINMENT

Larae McCullum

www.tlockent.com

(253) 576-9949

Lilrae22@hotmail.com

LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS

Dave Leu

www.leujam.com

(253) 537-5955

david@leujam.com

MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE

Grant Fu

www.magnusdjseattle.com

(206) 973-0844

grant@magnusdjseattle.com

TMP PRODUCTIONS

Ty Podeszwa

www.tmpproductionsnw.com

(253) 347-2184

tmpproductions1@gmail.com

VIVA PRODUCTIONS

Johnny Gargano

www.viva-productions.com

(206) 542-5733

johnny@viva-productions.com

LIONS DEN ENTERTAINMENT

Evan Taylor

(253) 237-4638

thelionsdendjs@gmail.com

GOTTA DANCE PRODUCTIONS

George Hollis

www.gottadanceproductions.com

(253) 202-6870

gottadance8@comcast.net

$NEW YORK LIFE

Amariah Gonzalez

www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl

(425) 466-7513

agonzalez06@ft.newyorklife.com

POSH WEDDING FLOWERS

Maureen Croft

www.poshweddingflowers.com

(253) 380-3500

mo@poshweddingflowers.com

SIMPLEE WENDY

Wendy "Taggert" Walker

www.simpleewendy.com

(253) 332-4883

simpleewendyflowers@gmail.com

TACOMA VENDORS

MENS WEARHOUSE

Maureen Ryan

www.menswearhouse.com

(925) 849-6843

mtryan@tmw.com

TUX SHOP

Kim or Naomi

www.thetuxshops.com

(800) 284-4889 Ext. 217

kimberlyrimkus@mrformalinc.com

POULSBO INN & SUITES

Courtney Cutrona

www.poulsboinn.com

(360) 779-3921 Ext. 110

salesmgr@poulsboinn.com

SELECT COMFORT

Brendan Inman

www.sleepnumber.com

(253) 472-6476

sleepnumbertacomamall@sleepnumber.com

ALEX'S TRAVEL LEADERS

Alex Trettin

www.travelcenter4u.com

(253) 383-8000

alex@travelcenter4u.com

EXPERT HONEYMOON

Carl Howard

(678) 904-8008

carl@uniglobeatlanta.com

TRAVEL NETWORK KENT - HARD ROCK HOTEL

Lorraine Glenn

www.travelnetworkkent.net

(253) 859-2040

lorraine@travelnetworkkent.net

VACATION INTERNATIONAL - JW WORLD RESOURCES

Jeff Jackson

www.viresorts.com

(425) 835-3809

mailbox.jackson@gmail.com

WILD S IDE DESTINATIONS & DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Pamela Ott

www.wildsidedestinations.com

(503) 630-5570

pj@wildsidedestinations.com

ICE WORKS NW.COM

James Royal

www.iceworksnw.com

(253) 854-7977

icedesigner@cs.com

KEN WALKER JEWELERS

Stacey Frient

www.kenwalkerjewelers.com

(253) 851-6516

marketing@kenwalkerjewelers.com

DRIVE LAMBO BODINE ENT

Heidi Hunter

www.drivelambo.com

(253) 572-9383

heidi@bodineenterprises.com

PATRIOT LIMO SERVICE

Cathy Powers

www.patriotlimowa.com

(253) 848-7378

Patriotlimos@gmail.com

ADVOCARE

Cindy & Mel Smith

(206) 383-5725

smithcindieg@gmail.com

IT WORKS

Megan Warner

(253) 310-1525

meganbird21@hotmail.com

5TH AVE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

BY RACHELLE

Rachelle Erickson

www.photosbyrachelle.com

(425) 829-0532

info@photosbyrachelle.com

CAREN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Caren Morris

www.carenmorrisphotography.com

(425) 786-7787

Info@carenmorrisphotography.com

THE ART HOUSE

Alisha Liker

www.info-art.us

(425) 749-8045

information.lvf@gmail.com

BEAUX ARTS STUDIO

www.beauxartsstudio.com

(253) 838-2941

lorie@beauxartsstudio.com

FRED CALMA PHOTOGRAPHY

Fred Calma

www.fredcalma.com

(253) 927-2920

info@fredcalma.com

CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY -

CREATIVE IMAGE PORTRAITS.COM

Scott Barrie

www.celebrateyoursexy.com

(509) 332-0106

smbimage@aol.com

GEORGE STREET PHOTO AND VIDEO

Courtney White

www.georgestreetphoto.com

(866) 831-4103

bridalshows@georgestreetphoto.com

GRANT HORIUCHI PHOTOGRAPHY

Grant Horiuchi

www.horiuchi.com

(206) 261-7681

grant@horiuchi.com

TACOMA VENDORS

ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS

David Leu

www.act1photobooths.com

(206) 878-9662

info@act1photobooths.com

FREETIME DESIGN PHOTOBOOTH

Kim Schmidt

www.freetimedesign.com

(253) 251-2611

info@freetimedesign.com

JOSHUA MAHAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Joshua Mahar

(253) 777-2397

joshuamahar@gmail.com

MATT FERRELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Matt Ferrell

www.mattferrellphotography.com

(425) 772-8608

matt@mattferrellphotography.com

REBECCA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY

Rebecca Jane

www.rebeccajanephotography.net

(206) 313-1731

rebecca@rebeccajanephotography.net

STYRON'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Shanna Styron

www.styronsphoto.com

(253) 209-7628

info@styronsphoto.com

SYMBOLIZE IT

Zulma Iracheta

www.symbolizeit.com

(951) 898-4962

Zulma@symbolizeit.com

VAN WYHE PHOTOGRAPHY

Gabriel

www.vanwyhephotography,com

(253) 208-9872

vanwyhephoto@gmail.comhh

WAIMANALO BEACH COTTAGES &

AKAMAI PHOTOGRAPHY

Thomas M. DeHarne

www.oahubeachweddingpackages.com

(808) 259-6713

akafoto@aol.com

BLUE RIBBON COOKING

Vanessa Johns-Webster

www.blueribboncooking.com

(206) 328-2442

vanessa@blueribboncooking.com

CITY OF DES MOINES

Shannon Kirchberg

www.desmoineswa.gov

(206) 870-6548

skirchberg@desmoineswa.gov

GREATER TACOMA CONVENTION

CENTER

Ingram Drueding

www.gtctc.org

(253) 830-6679

idrueding@gtctc.org

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL / BASIL RESTAURANT

Jackie Bea

www.advancedmethod.com/embassysuites/tour

(206) 219-2153

jackie_bea@basilsseattle.com

KING COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER

Donna Toombs

kingcounty.gov

(206) 477-3300

donna.toombs@kingcounty.gov

GRIMSTAD FARMS

Connie Grimstad

www.grimstadfarms.com

(253) 631-6865

connie@grimstadfarm.com

INDIAN SUMMER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Trish Huff

www.indiansummergolf.com

(360) 923-1075

susan.aaron@indiansummergolf.com

LE MAY MARYMOUNT

www.lemaymarymount.org

(253) 536-2885

trudy@lemaymarymount.org

METRO PARKS TACOMA

Colleen Stabenow

www.metroparkstacoma.org

(253) 305-1000

colleens@tacomaparks.com

NEUWAUKUM GRANGE WEDDING

AND EVENT CENTER

Jason Gworder

www.neuwaukumgrange.com

(253) 640-3345

Solutions@notationsgroup.com

PACIFIC GRILL EVENTS & CATERING

Michael Devan

www.pacificgrilltacoma.com

(253) 272-6472

Michael@pacificgrilltacoma.com

PORT GAMBLE

Julie McAfee

www.portgambleweddings.com

(360) 297-8074 Ext. 23

jmcafee@orminc.com

REIN F IRE RANCH

Rich Kaalaas

www.reinfireranch.com

(360) 886-5102

rich@reinfireranch.com

ROCK CREEK GARDENS

Kerra Breum

www.rockcreekgardensvenue.com

(253) 435-0243

Kerra@rcgvenue.com

TACOMA LANDMARK CONVENTION CENTER

www.tacomaslandmark.com

(253) 272-2042

darin@tacomaslandmark.com

TROPHY LAKE GOLF

AND CASTING CLUB

Brenda

www.trophylakegolfclub.com

(360) 874-8337

brendak@trophylakegolf.com

WINE & ROSES COUNTRY ESTATE

Johanna Wolters

www.wineandrosescountryestate.com

(206) 226-9892

info@wineandrosescountryestate.com

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY

MUSEUM

Molly Wilmoth

www.washingtonhistory.org

(253) 798-5895

molly.wilmoth@wshs.wa.gov

THE KNOT INC

Jacqueline Ornellas

www.theknot.com

(877) 476-4317

jornellas@theknot.com

TACOMA VENDORS

CLEARWATER CASINO RESORT & SAP

Rosie Bayes

www.clearwatercasino.com

(360) 598-8757

rosiebayes@clearwatercasino.com

HEARTLAND RANCH VENUE

Marcia & Mike Obrien

www.heartlandranchvenue.com

(253) 307-9541

marcia_obrien@aol.com

OLD GENERAL STORE WEDDINGS / ALDER LAKE HOUSE

Diana Riehm

www.generalstoreweddingandeventcenter.com

(253) 843-2385

diana.generalstore@gmail.com

RAMADA OCEAN SHORES

Melissa Davis

(360) 289-7700

ramadaoceanshores@yahoo.com

EVERETT WEDDING EXPO Comcast Arena at Everett

FALL 2014

SEPTEMBER 20 -21, 2014

2000 Hewitt AveEverett, WA 98201

PREMIERE DESIGN JEWELRY

Wendy Scott

www.vicki.origamiowl.com

(206) 779-2961

PURE ROMANCE BY VERONICA

Veronica Hanson

www.prveronica.com

(503) 473-3461

Megan Sullivan

(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306

ANDERSON NATURAL AESTHETICS

Nicole Anderson

andersonnaturalmedicine.com

(425) 429-2334

drnicoleanderson@gmail.com

GENERATION 0 - YOUNG LIVING

Sara Lee

(206) 999-9629

sarahleannlee@gmail.com

KITA EVENTS NORTHWEST

Krista Morrison

www.kitaeventsnw.com

(206) 405-0776

kitaeventsnw@gmail.com

EVERETT VENDORS

IT WORKS BY STACY MASTERS

Stacy Masters

www.thewrapmaster.myitworks.com

(425) 823-9772

chocmaster@aol.com

MARY KAY BY RACHEL & GABI

Rachel Newquist

www.marykay.com/rachel.newquist

(425) 772-6486

rnewquist4marykay@yahoo.com

MUSE EVENT PLANNING

AND PRODUCTION, LLC

Jaimee Swindall

(206) 473-2161

Katrina

(425) 681-2249

BARBARAS BRIDAL ALTERATIONS

Barbara Hall

www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444

(425) 772-2276

bustles_by_barb@yahoo.com

DAVIDS BRIDAL

Ingrid Kelly

(610) 943-6217

BED BATH & BEYOND

Carlene Risimini

www.bedbath.com

(908) 855-4642

carelene.risimini@bedbad.com

DINNER FOR TWO BY 21ST CENTURY'S RP

Jerry Russo

www.todaysbride.com

(973) 586-2316

potluckrp@yahoo.com

DINNER FOR TWO BY

ROYAL PRESTIGE

Renee Madison

(615) 330-1777

Zena Courtney

www.nace.com

ALBERTSONS

Randy Konopaski

www.albertsons.com

(360) 459-9340

EASTLAKE BAR AND GRILL

Lauren Wills

www.eastlakebarandgrill.com

(919) 961-5788

catering@eastlakebarandgrill.com

ROSES CLASSIC CATERING LLC

Jean Cole

www.rosesclassiccateringllc.com

(425) 772-2292

rosesclassiccateringllc@comcast.net

Manny Napolean

(253) 495-9381

CATCH THE BEAT

JD Fields

www.catchthebeat.com

(425) 335-4559

jd@catchthebeat.com

MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE

Grant Fu

(206) 973-0844

COMPLETE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Patrick Gillman

www.complete-seattle.com

(206) 972-3913

patrick@complete-seattle.com

VIVA PRODUCTIONS

Johnny Gargano

(206) 542-5733

LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS

Dave Leu

www.leujam.com

(253) 537-5955

david@leujam.com

EVERETT VENDORS

GIERIN CREEK EVENT SERVICES

Kelly Grimes

www.gierincreekeventservices.com

(360) 681-0509

Kelly@gierincreekeventservices.com

GRAND EVENT RENTALS

Eddie Redman

www.grandrents.com

(425) 462-7368

FIFTY BEST HOTELS

Mark Knudson

(425) 681-1627

PLUMERIA BREEZES TRAVEL

Monique Brigham

www.plumeriabreezestravel.com

(360) 391-6001

monique@plumeriabreezestravel.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES & POWER PLAY

Desiree Clode

www.bowlluckystrike.com

(425) 453-5137

cobe@bowlluckystrike.com

BATH FITTER

Amanda Reynolds

www.bathfitter.com

(253) 872-6898

events@bocabathsystems.com

DESTINY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Kim Ulavale

www.destinyinternationaltravel.4mydeals.com

(425) 316-3283

usadestiny@yahoo.com

Jeff Jackson

www.viresorts.com

(425) 835-3809

$ADVISORY LENDING GROUP

David Angrove

www.advisorylendinggroup.com

(206) 729-2000

dangrove@advisorylendinggroup.com

GARDEN OF EDEN BOUQUESTS

LeAnn White

www.gardenofedenbouquets.com

(425) 750-8194

gardenofedenbouquets@hotmail.com

MENS WEARHOUSE

Maureen Ryan

(925) 849-6843

mtryan@tmw.com

TUX SHOP

Kim or Naomi

www.thetuxshops.com

(800) 284-4889 Ext. 217

kimberlyrimkus@mrformalinc.com

BY RACHELLE

Rachelle Erickson

(425) 829-0532

Scott Barrie

(509) 332-0106

smbimage@aol.com

LUNA BELLA EVENTS

Kyle Miller

www.lunabellaevents.com

(253) 307-4488

kyle@lunabellaevents.com

Courtney White

(866) 831-4103

MARTIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Jonathan Martis

(916) 397-2398

jonathan@martisphotography.com

ANTHEIA BALLROOM

Kyle & Colleen

www.antheiaballroom.com

(360) 563-0108

info@antheiaballroom.com

BLUE RIBBON COOKING

(206) 328-2442

OKI GOLF/ECHO LAKE

Carrie

(425) 454-2800 Ext. 120

carrieb@okigolf.com

WINDING PATH GARDENS

Bob Lovins

www.windingpathgardens.com

(425) 870-0365

rllovins3@msn.com

EVERETT VENDORS

ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS

David Leu

(206) 878-9662

Caren Morris

(425) 786-7787

SYMBOLIZE IT

Zulma Iracheta

www.symbolizeit.com

(951) 898-4962

EAGLEMONT GOLF CLUB

CY Lee

(360) 540-5743

peter@eaglemontgolf.com

FREEBORN CHAPEL

Kris Huston

www.freebornlutheran.org

(425) 422-2798

kris.huston@215campus.org

KL MEDIA - MAGAZINES

Lisa Karlberg

www.klmediacorp.com

(360) 483-4572

lkarlberg@klmediacorp.com

PACIFIC COAST WEDDINGS

Louise Mugar

www.pacificcoastweddings.info

(360) 332-1777

lmugar@thenorthernlight.com

RHODES RIVER RANCH

Bonnie

www.rhodesriverranch.com

(360) 474-8313

bonnie@rhodesriverranch.com

BELLEVUE WEDDING EXPO Bellevue Hilton

FALL 2014

OCTOBER 4 -5, 2014

300 112th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004

LOADIN

Entranc

L4 L3L2

DAMSEL IN DEFENSE

Kim Henry

www.mydamselpro.net/KIMBERLYHENRY

(206) 730-8813

kimberlydamsel@hotmail.com

TRUE GLAM

Sandina Ear

www.shoptrueglam.com

(206) 683-5274

dina@shoptrueglam.com

PURE ROMANCE BY VERONICA

Veronica Hanson

www.prveronica.com

(503) 473-3461

Megan Sullivan

(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306

ANDERSON NATURAL AESTHETICS

Nicole Anderson

andersonnaturalmedicine.com

(425) 429-2334

drnicoleanderson@gmail.com

GENERATION 0 - YOUNG LIVING

Sara Lee

(206) 999-9629

sarahleannlee@gmail.com

MARY KAY COSMETICS -

C INDY ROGERS

Cindy Wallace-Rogers

www.marykay.com

(253) 719-8957

ambitious93@comcast.net

MICHELLE FOGG NEAL , DDS

Shell Shimmin

(425) 823-1234

tc@nealsmiles.com

OMNITRITION

Ellen (EJ) Moyer-Morris

www.omnitrition.com/thinisin

(206) 335-1191

thinisinwithomni@gmail.com

ABOVE & BEYOND

Julie Wilson

www.aboveandbeyondeventplanning.com

(206) 852-9797

juliejuliewilson@yahoo.com

MUSE EVENT PLANNING

AND PRODUCTION, LLC

Jaimee Swindall

(206) 473-2161

Katrina

(425) 681-2249

BELLEVUE VENDORS

UMBRELLA EVENTS

www.umbrellaeventsllc.com

(206) 650-3999

kerra@umbrellaeventsllc.com

BARBARAS BRIDAL ALTERATIONS

Barbara Hall

www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444

(425) 772-2276

bustles_by_barb@yahoo.com

DAVIDS BRIDAL

Ingrid Kelly

(610) 943-6217

DINNER FOR TWO BY

ROYAL PRESTIGE

Renee Madison

(615) 330-1777

Zena Courtney

www.nace.com

ALBERTSONS

Randy Konopaski

www.albertsons.com

(360) 459-9340

MY CAKES / FLORAL / CATERING

Cynthia Gulgope

www.mycakes.biz

(425) 292-0674

cynthia@mycakes.biz

A GRAND AFFAIRE CATERING

Monica Newby

www.agrandaffaire.com

(206) 957-0037

GRAND RIDGE - EMERALD COVE CATERING

Carley Duke

www.emeraldcovecatering.com

(206) 431-2683

carly@emeraldcovecatering.com

EASTLAKE BAR AND GRILL

Lauren Wills

www.eastlakebarandgrill.com

(919) 961-5788

catering@eastlakebarandgrill.com

SCOOTER'S CUSTOM CATERING

Michael Broome

www.scooterscustomcatering.com

(206) 445-3400

michael@scooterscustomcatering.com

Manny Napolean

(253) 495-9381

A HEAVENLY CEREMONY

Rev Pat Stimac

www.aheavenlyceremony.com

(206) 789-9788

pat@aheavenlyceremony.com

AN ELEGANT TOUCH CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS

Debbie Moore

www.elegantchocolatefountains.com

(360) 681-4277

info@elegantchocolatefountains.com

GRAND EVENT RENTALS

Eddie Redman

www.grandrents.com

(425) 462-7368

FIFTY BEST HOTELS

Mark Knudson

(425) 681-1627

BEST DJ AROUND, INC

Patrick Nolan

www.bestdjaround.com

(425) 457-6986

djthump@bestdjaround.com

MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE

Grant Fu

(206) 973-0844

FIRE HOUSE DJ

Brett Fawcett

www.firehousedj.com

(425) 268-8208

brettfawcett@gmail.com

VIVA PRODUCTIONS

Johnny Gargano

(206) 542-5733

LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS

Dave Leu

www.leujam.com

(253) 537-5955

david@leujam.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

WE HEART WEDDINGS - EVENTS WITH INTEGRITY

Laura Stockler

www.weheartweddings.net

(253) 961-9870

weheartweddings@comcast.net

1000 WORDS/PHOTO BOMB

Mike Abella

www.phototainment.com

(253) 380-2026

1000wordsnw@gmail.com

LUCKY STRIKE LANES & POWER PLAY

Desiree Clode

www.bowlluckystrike.com

(425) 453-5137

cobe@bowlluckystrike.com

$FIRST INVESTORS CORP

Michelle Heffel

www.firstinvestors.com

(206) 204-3066

michelle.heffel@firstinvestors.com

NEW YORK LIFE

Amariah Gonzalez

(425) 466-7513

BERNARD WATKINS F ITNESS

Bernard Watkins

(425) 802-8322

NEW YORK LIFE

Amariah Gonzalez

(425) 466-7513

CONTEMPORARY FLORAL

Kristin Pedeferri

www.contemporaryfloral.com

(425) 454-6003

Kristen@ContemporaryFloral.com

COUNTRYSIDE FLORAL & GARDEN

Jon Robert Throne

www.weddingsatcountrysidefloral.com

(425) 392-0999

jon@countrysidefloral.com

SIMPLEE WENDY

Wendy "Taggert" Walker

www.simpleewendy.com

(253) 332-4883

simpleewendyflowers@gmail.com

POSH WEDDING FLOWERS

Maureen Croft

www.poshweddingflowers.com

(253) 380-3500

mo@poshweddingflowers.com

MENS WEARHOUSE

Maureen Ryan

(925) 849-6843

mtryan@tmw.com

PARTY STORM CO

Steph Storm

(314) 276-7833

Stephstorm@partystormco.com

BREE IN NORTH- HAIR STYLIST

Breein North

www.facebook.com/BreeinNorth.Hair

(425) 444-5442

breeinn@gmail.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

Jeff Jackson

www.viresorts.com

(425) 835-3809

TOTEM TRAVEL

Linda Martindell

www.totemtravel.com

(425) 821-4100

linda@totemtravel.com

ICE WORKS NW.COM

James Royal

www.iceworksnw.com

(253) 854-7977

icedesigner@cs.com

NINAS FASHIONISTA JEWLERY

Nina Khan

(206) 992-2640

fashionistajewelry@comcast.net

CAMEO STRING QUARTET

Jennifer Sokol

www.thecameoquartet.com

(206) 453-5969

JenniferMSokol@aol.com

WRAP WITH AZURE IT WORKS

Azure Brown

www.wrap2wealth.com

(925) 457-9164

azure6680@gmail.com

ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS

David Leu

(206) 878-9662

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Ben Lee

www.tapsnap.net

(425) 449-2499

benl@tapsnap.net

BY RACHELLE

Rachelle Erickson

(425) 829-0532

Caren Morris

(425) 786-7787

ALEXANDRA KNIGHT

PHOTOGRAPHY

Alexandra

www.alexandraknightphotography.com

(425) 922-4613

info@alexandraknightphotography.com

ARTISTRY IMAGES

Hollie Girvan

www.artistryimages.com

(425) 330-4980

hollie@artistryimages.com

DANYELLE MCNEELY PHOTOGRAPHY

Dan'Yelle and Travis

www.danyellemcneelyphotography.com

(253) 740-6381

danyellemcneelyphotography@gmail.com

Scott Barrie

(509) 332-0106

smbimage@aol.com

Courtney White

(866) 831-4103

HILDEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Dawn & Brandon Hildebrand

www.hildebrandphoto.com

(425) 999-6101

info@hildebrandphoto.com

IAN GRANT PHOTOGRAPHY

Tanya Grant

(508) 965-7713

tanya@distinctphoto.com

MATT FERRELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Matt Ferrell

www.mattferrellphotography.com

(425) 772-8608

matt@mattferrellphotography.com

REBECCA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY

Rebecca Jane

www.rebeccajanephotography.net

(206) 313-1731

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