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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
Spotlight - Wedding Planner 808 48
Spotlight - Beautiful Wedding Announcements 54
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A MESSAGE FROM BRAD F A L L I S H E R E A N D W E A R E P R O U D T O W E L C O M E O U R R E C E N T L Y E N G A G E D B R I D E S -T O - B E T O T H E N E W I S S U E O F W E D D I N G S P O T-L I G H T, A N E - M A G A Z I N E B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y B R I D E S C L U B . A S P R E S I D E N T O F B R I D E S C L U B , I W O U L D L I K E T O P E R S O N A L L Y T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R I N T E R E S T I N P A R T I C I P A T I N G I N T H E M O S T E X C I T I N G B R I D A L E V E N T O F T H E S E A S O N , T H E N O R T H -W E S T W E D D I N G E X P O . O V E R 14 0 0 B R I D E S A T T E N D T H E E X P O E V E R Y Y E A R , A S W E O F F E R Y O U , Y O U R G R O O M , A N D T H E W H O L E W E D D I N G P A R T Y A C C E S S T O E X C E P T I O N A L S E R V I C E S B Y W E D -D I N G I N D U S T R Y L E A D E R S A N D T H E I N F O R M A T I O N T O H E L P Y O U P L A N A N D I N S P I R E T H E W E D D I N G B E Y O N D Y O U R W I L D E S T D R E A M S .
T H E C O L L E C T I O N O F R E T A I L E R S & W E D D I N G S E R V I C E P R O V I D -E R S W E H A V E G A T H E R E D A R E E X P E R T S I N T H E I R R E S P E C T I V E M A R K E T S A N D A R E H A P P Y T O P R O V I D E Y O U W I T H A N S W E R S T O Y O U R M O S T D I F F I C U L T I N Q U I R I E S A N D W I T H I D E A S T O S U I T Y O U R U N I Q U E T A S T E S A N D B U D G E T S . C O M E E A R L Y A N D B R I N G Y O U R F R I E N D S , A S O U R V E N D O R S ’ C A L E N D A R S F I L L U P Q U I C K L Y ! E N J O Y T H E F A S H I O N S H O W A N D I M A G I N E T H E E X C I T E M E N T O F W A L K I N G T H R O U G H T H E A I S L E O N Y O U R S P E C I A L D A Y.
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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!
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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...
¨ Pay everyone whom you haven’t yet paid.
¨ 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.
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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 LLROOMSimple Elegance
Nestled in the heart of Snohomish historic district, Antheia Ballroom sits, waiting to be filled with
beautiful couples to come tie the knot. Originally built in the 1920s, Antheia Ballroom has gone through
many transformations but has held on to its original charm. Completely renovated eight years ago, the
Ballroom has recaptured its true essence as a richly romantic place to get married or renew your mar-
riage vows.
The Ballroom provides an intimate space for small to
midsize weddings (capacity: 120 guests). With cus-
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Schoolhouse, a building adjacent to the garden and
Ballroom, can be utilized for your buffet, photo sta-
tion, portraits, and more.
Not only are the gardens lush and the ballroom breathtaking, but the building is also very functional.
Antheia boasts a fully commercial kitchen for your caterer to cook or prepare your dinner. The massive
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Features of The Antheia Ballroom
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A N THE I A BA LLROOM WEE K LY OPEN HOUSEWEDNESDAYS 6:00 - 8:00PM
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can use any caterer or self-cater at no additional fee! Rounding out the features of the building is the
fully stocked bar including glassware for all drink types, coffee service, and other amenities needs for
beverage service at your event.
1 The Groom’s Suite: Most event venues don’t have a special place for the groom to get ready and
hang out with his guys. Filled with plenty of seating, sink, and 46 inch f lat screen TV, it is hard to con-
vince them to get down to the ceremony. The suite also provides a place for young guests to rest during
the late hours of the reception.
2 The Bridal Suite: Included in the Bridal Suite is ample seating, large three way mirror, three per-
son vanity for bridesmaids to prepare, private bathroom with shower, and private kitchen.
6 reasons why Antheia Ballroom is SO SPECIAL!6 reasons why Antheia Ballroom is SO SPECIAL!
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3 The Garden: When some people hear “Ballroom” they assume that it is exclusively an indoor venue,
but it only takes a moment to realize that Antheia Ballroom is much more than in indoor space. The
gardens are designed to be lush year round, lit to be enjoyed at all times of days, and are totally covered
to protect you and your guests from rain and sun.
4 Air Conditioning: The entire ballroom and Schoolhouse are fully air conditioned to bring relief to
your guests during the warm months of summer.
5 Flexibility: At most venues, couples are restricted from using areas like the kitchen, limited on
decorations, or must pick from a list of caterers. At Antheia Ballroom you have the freedom to create
your wedding as you wish.
6 Rentals: Antheia Ballroom has a large inventory of linens, dishes, décor, and other rental items at
reasonable prices to help you bring your vision to life.
All Inclusive WeddingsImagine your dream wedding. Wedding dreams can quite a bit of time, money and energy to create.
Now imagine a team that can make that make that dream come true, saving you time and money. That is
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they do. Whether you are having an intimate affair, or grand event, there is a package for you. Services
offered include photography, videography, disc jockey, catering, bartending, cakes/cupcakes, f loral, and
day of coordination or full event planning. Inquire for pricing and availability.
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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
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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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3 . I h a v e a m a t h d e g r e e . I o r i g i n a l l y s t u d i e d t o b e a h i g h s c h o o l t e a c h e r b u t m y c r e a t i v e s i d e t o o k o v e r !
4 . I c a n h a r d l y r e s i s t a n e g g n o g l a t t e d u r i n g t h e
5 . I r a n a m a r a t h o n i n Ja c k s o n H o l e .
6 . I l o v e t o c o o k !
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8 . I a m n o t a m o r n i n g p e r s o n , a l t h o u g h I l o v e t o p h o t o g r a p h a g o o d s u n r i s e e v e r y n o w a n d t h e n .
9 . I ' v e b e e n a n a r t i s t s i n c e I w a s i n g r a d e s c h o o l . I s t i l l l o v e p a i n t i n g w i t h w a t e r c o l o r .
10. My b o y f r i e n d a n d I m e t w h i l e h e w a s a c h e e r l e a d e r a n d I w a s t h e b a t o n t w i r l e r a t U W.
I WA N T T O : Tr a v e l t o E u r o p e .
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FAV O R I T E F O O D/ M E A L : M e x i c a n f o o d .
D E S S E R T S : A n y t h i n g w i t h c h o c o l a t e o r c o f f e e f l a -v o r s .
C A N D Y: S a l t e d c a r a m e l a n y t h i n g !
P E T S : N o n e r i gh t n o w b u t I w a n t t o h a v e a n a c t i v e d o g s o m e d a y.
C O L O R : AT T H E M O M E N T ? M i n t g r e e n .
WAY I R E L A X : Yo g a .
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FAV O R I T E T I M E P E R I O D : D e f i n i t e l y t h e 8 0 s !
M O V I E : N o t s u r e i f i t ' s m y f a v o r i t e b u t I s t i l l w a t c h " L o v e A c t u a l l y " a r o u n d C h r i s t m a s e v e r y e a r .
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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 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.
2012 RECORDED2.2 M I LL ION BURGL AR I ES
Typi ca l Home Owner s I n s u ran ce Po l i c ie s DO N OT Cover Mys te r io u s D i sappearan ce
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.
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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
$468
Average cost of Ladies Wedding Band
$468
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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C O N T R I B U T I O N : MY CO N TR I BU T I O N TO TH I S WO RL D I S TO S U CC E E D A N D S H AR E MY B L E S S I N GS A N D E XPE R I E N C E S W I TH OTH -E RS L E S S F O RTU N AT E TH A N M E . I A M PAS S I O N AT E ABO U T R A I S I N G AWAR E N E S S A N D E D U C AT I N G PE OPL E ABO U T S TOPP I N G D OM E S T I C V I O L E N C E TH RO U G H S PO N SO RS H I P A N D TH E RO N AL D MC D O N AL D H O U S E C H AR I T I E S O F H AWA I I TH RO U G H D O N AT I O N A N D VO LU N -T E E R I N G . O U R SO C I A L & E N V I RO N M E N TAL R E S PO N S I B I L I T Y I N I T I A -T I V E AT W E D D I N G PL A N N E R 8 0 8 WO R KS TO PROV I D E O U R C L I E N TS W I TH TH E B E S T E CO - F R I E N D LY OPT I O N S F O R TH E I R W E D D I N G DAY A N D B E YO N D ! O U R GR E E N C R E D E N T I A L S S E T U S APART F ROM TH E COMPE T I T I O N A N D H E LP U S S TA N D O U T TO TH E GROW I N G N U M -B E R O F CO U PL E S S E E K I N G GR E E N A LT E R N AT I V E S . W E R E C E I V E D 5 L E AV E S – APPROV E D V E N D O R ! I WO U L D L I K E TO L E S S E N MY C ARBO N F O OTPR I N T I N TH I S WO RL D A N D L E AV E I T A B E T T E R PL AC E TH A N WH E N I E N T E R E D I T .
I A M G R AT E F U L FO R: I A M GR AT E F U L F O R MY L I F E A N D B E I N G G I V E N TH I S OPPO RTU N I T Y A N D B L E S S I N G O F L I V I N G MY D R E A MS D O I N G WH AT I LOV E MOS T A N D F O R B E I N G AB L E TO E NJOY L I F E , FA M I LY A N D F R I E N DS S I MU LTA N E O U S LY.
Y E ARS I N B U S I N E S S : 8 Y E ARS I N J U N E 2012 , AV E R AG I N G 19-21 W E D D I N GS PE R Y E AR R A N G I N G F ROM D E S T I N AT I O N W E D D I N GS O F A BR I DAL CO U PL E O F T WO TO 3 0 0 G U E S TS . O U R AV E R AG E G U E S T L I S T I S F ROM 20 0 TO 3 0 0 G U E S TS . TH E L ARG E S T G U E S T L I S T WAS F O R A PART Y W I TH OV E R 8 0 0 G U E S TS F O R A W E D D I N G O N 07/07/07.
W H Y S H O U LD A B R I D E O R V E N D O R WO RK W I T H YO U : A N YBO DY TH AT WO R KS W I TH M E W I L L B E PROV I D E D W I TH E XC E L -L E N T C U S TOM E R S E RV I C E TH RO U G H I N T E RPE RSO N AL COM MU N I -C AT I O N S , PE RSO N AL I Z E D S E RV I C E BY AT T E N T I O N TO D E TA I L A N D M A K I N G A CO N S C I O U S E F F O RT TO R E M E M B E R A L L O F TH E D E TA I L S O F E AC H A N D E V E RY W E D D I N G W ITH O U T R E F E R E N C E TO A N Y N OT E S O R C L I E N T F L L E . I VA LU E E V E RY R E L AT I O N S H I P I E N CO U N -T E R AS I F TH E Y AR E FA M I LY. E V E RY PE RSO N TH AT E N T E RS MY L I F E B E COM E S L I F E T I M E F R I E N DS PRO F E S S I O N AL LY A N D PE RSO N AL LY.
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W HAT OT H E R RE F E RR AL S SAY AB O U T M E YO U C A N N OT B E AT TH E Q UAL I T Y O R PR I C E F O R C U S TOM - D E S I G N E D I N V I TAT I O N S A N Y WH E R E E L S E N AT I O N W I D E ! ! TH E C U S TOM E R S E RV I C E A N D TU R N - ARO U N D T I M E S AR E A M A Z I N G AS W E L L ! 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 C R E -AT E D O R I G I N AL A N D C R E AT I V E W E D D I N G I N V I TAT I O N S F O R O U R B I G DAY ! W E WO U L D D E F I N I T E LY R E COM M E N D TH E M TO O U R F R I E N DS A N D FA M I LY !
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 .
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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 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 !
W H Y S H O U LD A B R I D E O R V E N D O R WO RK W I T H YO U ? W E PR I D E O U RS E LV E S O N PE RSO N A L S E RV I C E A N D M A K I N G E AC H BR I D E F E E L TH AT S H E I S TH E O N LY BR I D E ! W E PROV I D E TH E B E S T PR I C I N G A N D TH E FAS T E S T TU R N - ARO U N D T I M E S I N TH E I N D U S TRY ! B E C AU S E W E OW N AL L O F O U R E Q U I PM E N T, W E AR E O F T E N APPROAC H E D BY OTH E R V E N D O RS F O R S E RV I C E S . W E A LWAYS TR E AT TH E M TH E SA M E AS O U R BR I D E S , G UAR A N T E E I N G U N B E ATAB L E PR I C E S AS W E L L AS Q U I C K D E L I V E RY F O R A L L O F TH E I R PR I N T I N G N E E DS .
" 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
T H I N G S PE O PLE D O N ' T K N OW ABT M E1. I A M S HY 2 . I H AV E 18 GR A N D C H I L D R E N 3 . I W E N T TO TH R E E D I F F E R E N T H I G H S C H O O L S 4 . I C H AS E D MY H U S BA N D U N T I L H E C AU G HT M E 5 . I H A D S TOM AC H S U RG E RY TO R E MOV E S C AR T I S S U E A N D O N LY W E I G H E D 98 PO U N DS I N 1999 ( I A M 5 ' 7, SO TH I S I S PR E T T Y S K I N N Y ! ! ) 6 . I A M PR E T T Y MU C H A N OPE N BO O K SO I A M N OT S U R E TH E R E AR E 10 TH I N GS TH AT PE OPL E D O N OT K N OW ABO U T M E
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 !
H O B B I E S M A K I N G FA M I LY V I D E OS , BA K I N G CO O K I E S , A N D CO O K I N G M E AL S F O R MY FA M I LY.
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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PE T S N O N E
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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 PE O PLE MY H U S BA N D, MY S I X C H I L D R E N , MY E I G HT E E N GR A N D C H I L D R E N , A N D MY LOV I N G S I S T E R .
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 .
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VENDORS AT THE TACOMA WEDDING EXPO
KEEPSAKE GARTERS
Kimberly Holmes
(253) 921-7278
PENINSULA DERMATOLOGY
Nicki Wilson
www.peninsulaskincare.com
(360) 698-6859
THINGS REMEMBERED
Wendy Liebhardt
www.thingsremembered.com
(440) 473-2000 Ext. 5262
PUGET SOUND PASSIONS - PASSION PARTIES
Robyn Rosas-Renner
www.pugetsoundpassions.com
(253) 678-2188
PURE ROMANCE BY VERONICA AND EBONY
Veronica Hanson
www.prveronica.com
(503) 473-3461
KUCUMBER SKIN LOUNGE
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www.kucumberskinlounge.com
(425) 429-3694
AMERICAN LASER SKIN CENTERS
Megan Sullivan
www.americanlaser.com
(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306
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Cindy Wallace
www.marykay.com
(253) 719-8957
IDEAL IMAGE
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www.idealimage.com
(253) 274-3943
NERIUM INTERNATIONAL
Janene Kramer
(253) 389-6228
LE CHAT NOIR SALON
Megan Sacks
www.lechatnoirsalon.com
(253) 682-2882
MUSE EVENT PLANNING
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Jaimee Swindall
www.museeventplanningandproduction.com
(206) 473-2161
LOVE BLOOMS WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN
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www.lovebloomseventdesign.com
(425) 681-2249
UMBRELLA EVENTS
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www.umbrellaeventsllc.com
(206) 650-3999
DAVIDS BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
NEW BEGINNINGS BRIDAL
Tina Berry: Work
www.nbbridalstudio.com
(253) 841-9455
DREAM DRESSES BY P.M.N.
Phuong Nguyen
www.etsy.com/shop/dreamdresses09
(206) 412-5516
SOMETHING BLUE, LLC
Debra Zagar
www.somethingblueboutique.com
(253) 466-3888
PACIFIC NW ORTHODONTICS
Mark Sundberg
(253) 472-7788
TAN WITH S IMPLIC ITY
Becky Mader
www.tanwithsimplicity.com
(714) 296-0184
WEDDINGS WITH JOY
Angela Bossard
www.weddingswithjoy.com
(360) 943-9860
BED BATH & BEYOND
Carlene Risimini
www.bedbath.com
(908) 855-4642
NACE
Zena Courtney
www.nace.com
DINNER FOR TWO BY 21ST CENTURY'S RP
Jerry Russo
www.todaysbride.com
(973) 586-2316
DINNER FOR TWO BY
ROYAL PRESTIGE
Renee Madison
(615) 330-1777
PARTYLITE
Kelly Nalley
www.partylite.biz/kellyscandles
(253) 927-8516
ALBERTSONS
Randy Konopaski
www.albertsons.com
(360) 459-9340
MADI KAT CUPCAKES
Kevin Clark
www.madikatcupcakes.com
(209) 401-9178
COSMOPOLITAN TEA AND CAFE
Toni Andersson
www.cosmopolitantea.com
(253) 445-8454
JULIES GLUTEN FREE BAKERY
Julie Kropf
www.juliesglutenfreebakery.com
(253) 905-8054
CARRS RESTAURANT
Ellie Carr
www.carrsrestaurant.net
(253) 584-4622
FLYING TOMATO ITALIAN GRILL
Gary Walker
www.flyingtomatoitaliangrill.com
(253) 875-0770
LE GARMACHE CATERING
Betsy Jolliffe
www.legarmache.com
(360) 895-0602
MAMA STORTINIS
Meryl Sales
www.mamastortinis.com
(253) 604-0600
GALLUCCI 'S CATERING
Treia Gallucci
www.galluccis.com
(253) 826-1799
PARTY TACOMA
Jimmy Camandona
www.partytacoma.com
(253) 627-4065
SCOOTER'S CUSTOM CATERING
Michael Broome
www.scooterscustomcatering.com
(206) 445-3400
SUB ZERO - AAMCO - PUYALLUP
Manny Napolean
(253) 495-9381
GIERIN CREEK EVENT SERVICES
Kelly Grimes
www.gierincreekeventservices.com
(360) 681-0509
GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandrents.com
(425) 462-7368
STEPANDREPEATLA.COM
Neo
www.stepandrepeatla.com
(818) 434-7591
TACOMA VENDORS
FIFTY BEST HOTELS
Mark Knudson
www.vamarvallarta.com
(425) 681-1627
SEABROOK RESORT
Jeff Wilson
www.Seabrookwa.com
(888) 507-4694
TLOCK ENTERTAINMENT
Larae McCullum
www.tlockent.com
(253) 576-9949
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE
Grant Fu
www.magnusdjseattle.com
(206) 973-0844
TMP PRODUCTIONS
Ty Podeszwa
www.tmpproductionsnw.com
(253) 347-2184
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
LIONS DEN ENTERTAINMENT
Evan Taylor
(253) 237-4638
GOTTA DANCE PRODUCTIONS
George Hollis
www.gottadanceproductions.com
(253) 202-6870
$NEW YORK LIFE
Amariah Gonzalez
www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl
(425) 466-7513
POSH WEDDING FLOWERS
Maureen Croft
www.poshweddingflowers.com
(253) 380-3500
SIMPLEE WENDY
Wendy "Taggert" Walker
www.simpleewendy.com
(253) 332-4883
TACOMA VENDORS
MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswearhouse.com
(925) 849-6843
TUX SHOP
Kim or Naomi
www.thetuxshops.com
(800) 284-4889 Ext. 217
POULSBO INN & SUITES
Courtney Cutrona
www.poulsboinn.com
(360) 779-3921 Ext. 110
SELECT COMFORT
Brendan Inman
www.sleepnumber.com
(253) 472-6476
ALEX'S TRAVEL LEADERS
Alex Trettin
www.travelcenter4u.com
(253) 383-8000
EXPERT HONEYMOON
Carl Howard
(678) 904-8008
TRAVEL NETWORK KENT - HARD ROCK HOTEL
Lorraine Glenn
www.travelnetworkkent.net
(253) 859-2040
VACATION INTERNATIONAL - JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
WILD S IDE DESTINATIONS & DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Pamela Ott
www.wildsidedestinations.com
(503) 630-5570
ICE WORKS NW.COM
James Royal
www.iceworksnw.com
(253) 854-7977
KEN WALKER JEWELERS
Stacey Frient
www.kenwalkerjewelers.com
(253) 851-6516
DRIVE LAMBO BODINE ENT
Heidi Hunter
www.drivelambo.com
(253) 572-9383
PATRIOT LIMO SERVICE
Cathy Powers
www.patriotlimowa.com
(253) 848-7378
ADVOCARE
Cindy & Mel Smith
(206) 383-5725
IT WORKS
Megan Warner
(253) 310-1525
5TH AVE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
CAREN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Caren Morris
www.carenmorrisphotography.com
(425) 786-7787
THE ART HOUSE
Alisha Liker
www.info-art.us
(425) 749-8045
BEAUX ARTS STUDIO
Lorie
www.beauxartsstudio.com
(253) 838-2941
FRED CALMA PHOTOGRAPHY
Fred Calma
www.fredcalma.com
(253) 927-2920
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY -
CREATIVE IMAGE PORTRAITS.COM
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
GEORGE STREET PHOTO AND VIDEO
Courtney White
www.georgestreetphoto.com
(866) 831-4103
GRANT HORIUCHI PHOTOGRAPHY
Grant Horiuchi
www.horiuchi.com
(206) 261-7681
TACOMA VENDORS
ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS
David Leu
www.act1photobooths.com
(206) 878-9662
FREETIME DESIGN PHOTOBOOTH
Kim Schmidt
www.freetimedesign.com
(253) 251-2611
JOSHUA MAHAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Joshua Mahar
(253) 777-2397
MATT FERRELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Matt Ferrell
www.mattferrellphotography.com
(425) 772-8608
REBECCA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY
Rebecca Jane
www.rebeccajanephotography.net
(206) 313-1731
STYRON'S PHOTOGRAPHY
Shanna Styron
www.styronsphoto.com
(253) 209-7628
SYMBOLIZE IT
Zulma Iracheta
www.symbolizeit.com
(951) 898-4962
VAN WYHE PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabriel
www.vanwyhephotography,com
(253) 208-9872
WAIMANALO BEACH COTTAGES &
AKAMAI PHOTOGRAPHY
Thomas M. DeHarne
www.oahubeachweddingpackages.com
(808) 259-6713
BLUE RIBBON COOKING
Vanessa Johns-Webster
www.blueribboncooking.com
(206) 328-2442
CITY OF DES MOINES
Shannon Kirchberg
www.desmoineswa.gov
(206) 870-6548
GREATER TACOMA CONVENTION
CENTER
Ingram Drueding
www.gtctc.org
(253) 830-6679
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL / BASIL RESTAURANT
Jackie Bea
www.advancedmethod.com/embassysuites/tour
(206) 219-2153
KING COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
Donna Toombs
kingcounty.gov
(206) 477-3300
GRIMSTAD FARMS
Connie Grimstad
www.grimstadfarms.com
(253) 631-6865
INDIAN SUMMER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Trish Huff
www.indiansummergolf.com
(360) 923-1075
LE MAY MARYMOUNT
Trudy
www.lemaymarymount.org
(253) 536-2885
METRO PARKS TACOMA
Colleen Stabenow
www.metroparkstacoma.org
(253) 305-1000
NEUWAUKUM GRANGE WEDDING
AND EVENT CENTER
Jason Gworder
www.neuwaukumgrange.com
(253) 640-3345
PACIFIC GRILL EVENTS & CATERING
Michael Devan
www.pacificgrilltacoma.com
(253) 272-6472
PORT GAMBLE
Julie McAfee
www.portgambleweddings.com
(360) 297-8074 Ext. 23
REIN F IRE RANCH
Rich Kaalaas
www.reinfireranch.com
(360) 886-5102
ROCK CREEK GARDENS
Kerra Breum
www.rockcreekgardensvenue.com
(253) 435-0243
TACOMA LANDMARK CONVENTION CENTER
Darin
www.tacomaslandmark.com
(253) 272-2042
TROPHY LAKE GOLF
AND CASTING CLUB
Brenda
www.trophylakegolfclub.com
(360) 874-8337
WINE & ROSES COUNTRY ESTATE
Johanna Wolters
www.wineandrosescountryestate.com
(206) 226-9892
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY
MUSEUM
Molly Wilmoth
www.washingtonhistory.org
(253) 798-5895
THE KNOT INC
Jacqueline Ornellas
www.theknot.com
(877) 476-4317
TACOMA VENDORS
CLEARWATER CASINO RESORT & SAP
Rosie Bayes
www.clearwatercasino.com
(360) 598-8757
HEARTLAND RANCH VENUE
Marcia & Mike Obrien
www.heartlandranchvenue.com
(253) 307-9541
OLD GENERAL STORE WEDDINGS / ALDER LAKE HOUSE
Diana Riehm
www.generalstoreweddingandeventcenter.com
(253) 843-2385
RAMADA OCEAN SHORES
Melissa Davis
(360) 289-7700
EVERETT WEDDING EXPO Comcast Arena at Everett
FALL 2014
SEPTEMBER 20 -21, 2014
SATURDAY, 10:00AM - 4PM
SUNDAY, 11:00AM - 4PM
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
AMERICAN LASER SKIN CENTERS
Megan Sullivan
www.americanlaser.com
(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306
ANDERSON NATURAL AESTHETICS
Nicole Anderson
andersonnaturalmedicine.com
(425) 429-2334
GENERATION 0 - YOUNG LIVING
Sara Lee
(206) 999-9629
KITA EVENTS NORTHWEST
Krista Morrison
www.kitaeventsnw.com
(206) 405-0776
EVERETT VENDORS
IT WORKS BY STACY MASTERS
Stacy Masters
www.thewrapmaster.myitworks.com
(425) 823-9772
MARY KAY BY RACHEL & GABI
Rachel Newquist
www.marykay.com/rachel.newquist
(425) 772-6486
MUSE EVENT PLANNING
AND PRODUCTION, LLC
Jaimee Swindall
www.museeventplanningandproduction.com
(206) 473-2161
LOVE BLOOMS WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN
Katrina
www.lovebloomseventdesign.com
(425) 681-2249
BARBARAS BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
Barbara Hall
www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444
(425) 772-2276
DAVIDS BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
BED BATH & BEYOND
Carlene Risimini
www.bedbath.com
(908) 855-4642
DINNER FOR TWO BY 21ST CENTURY'S RP
Jerry Russo
www.todaysbride.com
(973) 586-2316
DINNER FOR TWO BY
ROYAL PRESTIGE
Renee Madison
(615) 330-1777
NACE
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
ROSES CLASSIC CATERING LLC
Jean Cole
www.rosesclassiccateringllc.com
(425) 772-2292
SUB ZERO - AAMCO - PUYALLUP
Manny Napolean
(253) 495-9381
CATCH THE BEAT
JD Fields
www.catchthebeat.com
(425) 335-4559
MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE
Grant Fu
www.magnusdjseattle.com
(206) 973-0844
COMPLETE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
Patrick Gillman
www.complete-seattle.com
(206) 972-3913
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
EVERETT VENDORS
GIERIN CREEK EVENT SERVICES
Kelly Grimes
www.gierincreekeventservices.com
(360) 681-0509
GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandrents.com
(425) 462-7368
FIFTY BEST HOTELS
Mark Knudson
www.vamarvallarta.com
(425) 681-1627
PLUMERIA BREEZES TRAVEL
Monique Brigham
www.plumeriabreezestravel.com
(360) 391-6001
LUCKY STRIKE LANES & POWER PLAY
Desiree Clode
www.bowlluckystrike.com
(425) 453-5137
BATH FITTER
Amanda Reynolds
www.bathfitter.com
(253) 872-6898
DESTINY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Kim Ulavale
www.destinyinternationaltravel.4mydeals.com
(425) 316-3283
VACATION INTERNATIONAL - JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
$ADVISORY LENDING GROUP
David Angrove
www.advisorylendinggroup.com
(206) 729-2000
GARDEN OF EDEN BOUQUESTS
LeAnn White
www.gardenofedenbouquets.com
(425) 750-8194
MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswearhouse.com
(925) 849-6843
TUX SHOP
Kim or Naomi
www.thetuxshops.com
(800) 284-4889 Ext. 217
5TH AVE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY -
CREATIVE IMAGE PORTRAITS.COM
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
LUNA BELLA EVENTS
Kyle Miller
www.lunabellaevents.com
(253) 307-4488
GEORGE STREET PHOTO AND VIDEO
Courtney White
www.georgestreetphoto.com
(866) 831-4103
MARTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Jonathan Martis
(916) 397-2398
ANTHEIA BALLROOM
Kyle & Colleen
www.antheiaballroom.com
(360) 563-0108
BLUE RIBBON COOKING
Vanessa Johns-Webster
www.blueribboncooking.com
(206) 328-2442
OKI GOLF/ECHO LAKE
Carrie
(425) 454-2800 Ext. 120
WINDING PATH GARDENS
Bob Lovins
www.windingpathgardens.com
(425) 870-0365
EVERETT VENDORS
ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS
David Leu
www.act1photobooths.com
(206) 878-9662
CAREN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Caren Morris
www.carenmorrisphotography.com
(425) 786-7787
SYMBOLIZE IT
Zulma Iracheta
www.symbolizeit.com
(951) 898-4962
EAGLEMONT GOLF CLUB
CY Lee
(360) 540-5743
FREEBORN CHAPEL
Kris Huston
www.freebornlutheran.org
(425) 422-2798
KL MEDIA - MAGAZINES
Lisa Karlberg
www.klmediacorp.com
(360) 483-4572
PACIFIC COAST WEDDINGS
Louise Mugar
www.pacificcoastweddings.info
(360) 332-1777
RHODES RIVER RANCH
Bonnie
www.rhodesriverranch.com
(360) 474-8313
BELLEVUE WEDDING EXPO Bellevue Hilton
FALL 2014
OCTOBER 4 -5, 2014
SATURDAY, 10:00AM - 4PM
SUNDAY, 11:00AM - 4PM
300 112th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004
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DAMSEL IN DEFENSE
Kim Henry
www.mydamselpro.net/KIMBERLYHENRY
(206) 730-8813
TRUE GLAM
Sandina Ear
www.shoptrueglam.com
(206) 683-5274
PURE ROMANCE BY VERONICA
Veronica Hanson
www.prveronica.com
(503) 473-3461
AMERICAN LASER SKIN CENTERS
Megan Sullivan
www.americanlaser.com
(248) 426-8250 Ext. 306
ANDERSON NATURAL AESTHETICS
Nicole Anderson
andersonnaturalmedicine.com
(425) 429-2334
GENERATION 0 - YOUNG LIVING
Sara Lee
(206) 999-9629
MARY KAY COSMETICS -
C INDY ROGERS
Cindy Wallace-Rogers
www.marykay.com
(253) 719-8957
MICHELLE FOGG NEAL , DDS
Shell Shimmin
(425) 823-1234
OMNITRITION
Ellen (EJ) Moyer-Morris
www.omnitrition.com/thinisin
(206) 335-1191
ABOVE & BEYOND
Julie Wilson
www.aboveandbeyondeventplanning.com
(206) 852-9797
MUSE EVENT PLANNING
AND PRODUCTION, LLC
Jaimee Swindall
www.museeventplanningandproduction.com
(206) 473-2161
LOVE BLOOMS WEDDING & EVENT DESIGN
Katrina
www.lovebloomseventdesign.com
(425) 681-2249
BELLEVUE VENDORS
UMBRELLA EVENTS
Kerra
www.umbrellaeventsllc.com
(206) 650-3999
BARBARAS BRIDAL ALTERATIONS
Barbara Hall
www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444
(425) 772-2276
DAVIDS BRIDAL
Ingrid Kelly
www.davidsbridal.com
(610) 943-6217
DINNER FOR TWO BY
ROYAL PRESTIGE
Renee Madison
(615) 330-1777
NACE
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
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
EASTLAKE BAR AND GRILL
Lauren Wills
www.eastlakebarandgrill.com
(919) 961-5788
SCOOTER'S CUSTOM CATERING
Michael Broome
www.scooterscustomcatering.com
(206) 445-3400
SUB ZERO - AAMCO - PUYALLUP
Manny Napolean
(253) 495-9381
A HEAVENLY CEREMONY
Rev Pat Stimac
www.aheavenlyceremony.com
(206) 789-9788
AN ELEGANT TOUCH CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS
Debbie Moore
www.elegantchocolatefountains.com
(360) 681-4277
GRAND EVENT RENTALS
Eddie Redman
www.grandrents.com
(425) 462-7368
FIFTY BEST HOTELS
Mark Knudson
www.vamarvallarta.com
(425) 681-1627
BEST DJ AROUND, INC
Patrick Nolan
www.bestdjaround.com
(425) 457-6986
MAGNUS DJ SEATTLE
Grant Fu
www.magnusdjseattle.com
(206) 973-0844
FIRE HOUSE DJ
Brett Fawcett
www.firehousedj.com
(425) 268-8208
VIVA PRODUCTIONS
Johnny Gargano
www.viva-productions.com
(206) 542-5733
LEU JAM PRODUCTIONS
Dave Leu
www.leujam.com
(253) 537-5955
BELLEVUE VENDORS
WE HEART WEDDINGS - EVENTS WITH INTEGRITY
Laura Stockler
www.weheartweddings.net
(253) 961-9870
1000 WORDS/PHOTO BOMB
Mike Abella
www.phototainment.com
(253) 380-2026
LUCKY STRIKE LANES & POWER PLAY
Desiree Clode
www.bowlluckystrike.com
(425) 453-5137
$FIRST INVESTORS CORP
Michelle Heffel
www.firstinvestors.com
(206) 204-3066
NEW YORK LIFE
Amariah Gonzalez
www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl
(425) 466-7513
BERNARD WATKINS F ITNESS
Bernard Watkins
(425) 802-8322
NEW YORK LIFE
Amariah Gonzalez
www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl
(425) 466-7513
CONTEMPORARY FLORAL
Kristin Pedeferri
www.contemporaryfloral.com
(425) 454-6003
COUNTRYSIDE FLORAL & GARDEN
Jon Robert Throne
www.weddingsatcountrysidefloral.com
(425) 392-0999
SIMPLEE WENDY
Wendy "Taggert" Walker
www.simpleewendy.com
(253) 332-4883
POSH WEDDING FLOWERS
Maureen Croft
www.poshweddingflowers.com
(253) 380-3500
MENS WEARHOUSE
Maureen Ryan
www.menswearhouse.com
(925) 849-6843
PARTY STORM CO
Steph Storm
(314) 276-7833
BREE IN NORTH- HAIR STYLIST
Breein North
www.facebook.com/BreeinNorth.Hair
(425) 444-5442
BELLEVUE VENDORS
VACATION INTERNATIONAL - JW WORLD RESOURCES
Jeff Jackson
www.viresorts.com
(425) 835-3809
TOTEM TRAVEL
Linda Martindell
www.totemtravel.com
(425) 821-4100
ICE WORKS NW.COM
James Royal
www.iceworksnw.com
(253) 854-7977
NINAS FASHIONISTA JEWLERY
Nina Khan
(206) 992-2640
CAMEO STRING QUARTET
Jennifer Sokol
www.thecameoquartet.com
(206) 453-5969
WRAP WITH AZURE IT WORKS
Azure Brown
www.wrap2wealth.com
(925) 457-9164
ACT 1 PHOTO BOOTHS
David Leu
www.act1photobooths.com
(206) 878-9662
MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Ben Lee
www.tapsnap.net
(425) 449-2499
5TH AVE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
BY RACHELLE
Rachelle Erickson
www.photosbyrachelle.com
(425) 829-0532
CAREN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
Caren Morris
www.carenmorrisphotography.com
(425) 786-7787
ALEXANDRA KNIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY
Alexandra
www.alexandraknightphotography.com
(425) 922-4613
ARTISTRY IMAGES
Hollie Girvan
www.artistryimages.com
(425) 330-4980
DANYELLE MCNEELY PHOTOGRAPHY
Dan'Yelle and Travis
www.danyellemcneelyphotography.com
(253) 740-6381
CELEBRATE YOUR SEXY -
CREATIVE IMAGE PORTRAITS.COM
Scott Barrie
www.celebrateyoursexy.com
(509) 332-0106
GEORGE STREET PHOTO AND VIDEO
Courtney White
www.georgestreetphoto.com
(866) 831-4103
HILDEBRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Dawn & Brandon Hildebrand
www.hildebrandphoto.com
(425) 999-6101
IAN GRANT PHOTOGRAPHY
Tanya Grant
(508) 965-7713
MATT FERRELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Matt Ferrell
www.mattferrellphotography.com
(425) 772-8608
REBECCA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY
Rebecca Jane
www.rebeccajanephotography.net
(206) 313-1731
STYRON'S PHOTOGRAPHY
Shanna Styron
www.styronsphoto.com
(253) 209-7628
PHOTO PLAY HAWAI I - -
FLIPTASTIC FLIPBOOKS
Wendy Rosen-Brooks
www.fliptasticflipbooks.com
(206) 713-1174
VAN WYHE PHOTOGRAPHY
Gabriel
www.vanwyhephotography.com
(253) 208-9872
JOSHUA MAHAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Joshua Mahar
(253) 777-2397
LUNA BELLA EVENTS
Kyle Miller
www.lunabellaevents.com
(206) 459-3935
SYMBOLIZE IT
Zulma Iracheta
www.symbolizeit.com
(951) 898-4962
WENDY WALTZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Wendy Waltz
www.wendywaltz.com
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www.desmoineswa.gov
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