Location, Location, Location

Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet of popular locations.

Lake Wilderness Golf Course, Maple Valley, 425-432-8038, http://www.lakewildernessgc.com/lake-wilderness-events.php

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Wedding Planners - For the whole enchilada or for the day

While many couples decide to pass on the expense of a wedding planner, their services on your wedding day can create a more memorable stress-free day for you, and can be well worth the extra expense when you and your family are involved in other details of your wedding day (i.e. photos, hair, catering, etc.)!  Spoil yourself and let someone take care of you and all the little details on your special day.

Michelle Cole, 253-307-8465, www.brightbeginningsbridal.com

Stacy Gavino, Cherishing Moments, 206-963-2120, www.cherishingmoments.net

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Photographers (See samples of their work above right and throughout my site.)

Photos by DairDre, 425-466-1464, www.dairdre.com
(how about a special boudoir portrait for your fiancé?)

Kim Miller, 888-331-7861, www.millerphotographystudio.com

Sandy Clifton Photography, 206-375-5857, www.SandyClifton.com

Grant Horiuchi Photography, 206-261-7681/253-927-4622, www.horiuchi.com

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Videographers

Rodger Griffin, Video Grafix, 425-931-9095, www.videografix.biz

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Caterers

Papa Eddies Catering, 253-565-6310, www.papaeddiescatering.com

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Sewing - Gowns or Alterations

Yvonne Simmerman, Something Beautiful, 253-631-3323

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Bridal Attire

The Wedding Bell, 6th and Proctor, Tacoma WA, 253-759-2513,  www.theweddingbellbride.com

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DJ's-Music and Entertainment

Dustin Wood, Melody Music, 800-946-3048, http://www.melody-music.com

Sharpe Entertainment, Dusti Kay, 360-403-7828 ($125/hr)

The Wedding DJ's, 425-255-7010, www.theweddingdjs.com

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Flowers

Flowers for Rent, Norita Dahlin, 877-522-1630, www.flowersforrent.com (If you have never considered using silk flowers - check her out - her arrangements and quality are absolutely fantastic! Plus you can save a bundle.)

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Cake

CJ's Bakery, 360-886-0855 (You gotta try their pink champagne cake! Yummy!)

Celebrity Cake Studio, 253-627-4773, www.celebritycakestudio.com

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Jewelry

Izzet Magriso, The Shane Co., 425-774-8400, www.shaneco.com

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Travel
  

We saved on a trip to Fort Jackson, South Carolina!

Sensational Rates on "Fun Ship" Getaways

Breezenet.com - Rental car guide for large and not so large rental companies.  Has saved us a bundle when traveling and renting a car!

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Weight Loss - Diet

The Trim Advantage diet can help you lose those few excess pounds in the weeks before your marriage.  For additional information, Click here.

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Skin Care & Cosmetics

A daily skin care routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing started before your wedding ceremony can give you a radiant look of natural vitality and youth at your wedding.  Click here for additional information on skin care products.

Now that you have beautiful, glowing skin, you may want to enhance your natural beauty.  If you prefer subtle enhancements, check out the Artistry line of products.  If you prefer to stand out in the crowd, you will want the Never Accept Ordinary (NAO) line of cosmetics.  Or mix and match to suit your tastes!  To check out both lines - click here!

Skin Care for Men!  Your skin is the largest organ on your body and generally the most abused!  Take care of your skin so that you exude your macho good looks at your wedding!  Click here for the Tolsom line of skin care products for men - you deserve pampering too!