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THE WEDDING CHECKLIST

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT!

This is an exciting time, and deserving of celebration. However, you do not want to let your head stay in the clouds for too long. After all, you have a wedding to plan! Are you ready? Then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get started!

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O R GA N I Z E E V E RY T H I N G

While 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.

DAT E S Of 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 respectively. This isn’t your job to plan this party. However, you should insure that your friends don’t plan the parties on dates that are inconvenient for you.

C O N S I D E R T H E C O O R D I N AT O R If you go down this list, and ask how on earth you are going to be able to do all of this, you may want to consider getting a wedding coordinator. ¨ 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.

MONEY MAKES THE WEDDING No 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

K E E P YO U R G U E S T S U P T O DAT E 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. W E D D I N G S P OT L I G H T M AGA Z I N E by B R I D E S C L U B

BRI DAL E XPO C H E C KLIST CO NTI N U E D M a k e s u r e n o t t o wa i t u n t i l t h e l a s t m i n u t e d o g e t t h e w o r k d o n e . I f yo u have free ti m e, work o n t h e weddi n g. A s l o n g a s yo u d o n o t p u t a n y t h i n g o f f, yo u w i l l h a v e a w e d d i n g w i t h a s lit tle stress as possible.

DESIGNING THE DREAM 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.

YO U R W E D D I N G PA R T 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.

P L AC E YO U R O R D E R S After having envisioned what you want things to look like, it is time to get specific. ¨ 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.

T H E L E GA L S T U 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.

THE WEEK BEFORE All 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.

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everyone to double-check things. Call the caterer. Call the photographer. Call the officiant. Call the florist. Call the band/DJ.

T H E DAY O F The time has come... ¨ Pay everyone whom you haven’t yet paid. ¨ Relax. ¨ Enjoy the day and all the beautiful memories that are sure to follow.

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Lou was amazing! Not only were the photos stunning but she was so personable and definitely made our day less stressful. Our families loved her, and she did a great job of engaging with everyone in the party and worked hard to remember everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. -Jessica

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Hiring a Photographer Now 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.

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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.

About the Photographer Mary Lou Guinn is a portraiture specialist who is passionate about preserving the spirit, personality and emotion of the moments she captures. She is an award winning photographer who blends classic, contemporary and photo journalistic styles perfectly. She loves to garden, hang out with her girlfriends and watch her sons play football. She adores romantic comedies, her dogs and coffee.

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N estled 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 marriage vows.

Features of The Antheia Ballroom The Ballroom provides an intimate space for small to midsize weddings (capacity: 120 guests). With custom chandeliers, suites for both the bride and group, and covered gardens that can be enjoyed year round, you can create an event that will suite your vision no matter what date your heart is set on. Additionally the Schoolhouse, a building adjacent to the garden and Ballroom, can be utilized for your buffet, photo station, portraits, and more. Not only are the gardens lush and the ballroom breathtaking, but the building is also ver y functional. Antheia boasts a fully commercial kitchen for your caterer to cook or prepare your dinner. The massive refrigerator, two brand new ovens with 10 gas burners and hoods, commercial dish washer that finishes

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in 90 seconds are only the tip of the iceberg! The only way to make this better is the catering policy: you 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 ser vice, and other amenities needs for beverage ser vice at your event.

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The Groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suite: Most event venues donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 T V, it is hard to convince 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.

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.

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A N T H E I A B A L L RO O M Simple Elegance

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.

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your guests during the warm months of summer.

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.

Rentals: Antheia Ballroom has a large inventor y of linens, dishes, décor, and other rental items at

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Imagine 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 Antheia Ballroom! We have a team of event professionals who have extensive experience and love what they do. Whether you are having an intimate affair, or grand event, there is a package for you. Ser vices 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 Ballroom Ballroom: 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 T V, 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 complimentar y one hour rehearsal Air conditioning throughout building

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E v e r y y e a r m o re a n d m o re c o u ple s a re o p tin g fo r d e s tin a tio n w e d din g s o v e r tra ditio n al o n e s . W h e t h e r y o u w a n t a s e x y a n d f u n w e d din g in t h e C a rib b e a n o r a ro m a n tic a n d s e re n e w e d din g in S a n t o rini, G re e c e , a d e s tin a tio n w e d din g c a n s a v e y o u a lo t o f m o n e y a n d h a s sle . N o t o nly will y o u alre a d y m o s t lik ely b e a t y o u r h o n e y m o o n lo c a tio n fo r y o u r d e s tin a tio n w e d din g b u t y o u will h a v e a lo t le s s g u e s t s t o w o rr y a b o u t if y o u h a v e a n y g u e s t s a t all. O n e d e s tin a tio n w e d din g lo c a tio n I re c o m m e n d t o m y clie n t s in m y tra v el b u sin e s s is C a n c u n . N o w , b e fo re y o u s h u t it d o w n in y o u r min d a s j u s t a s p rin g b re a k h o t s p o t fo r d ru n k c olle g e s t u d e n t s , c o n sid e r t h e fa c t t h a t C a n c u n is k n o w n fo r it s w hit e s a n d b e a c h e s , g o rg e o u s vie w s , b rig h t blu e w a t e r a n d re s o r t s wit h w o rld cla s s a c c o m m o d a tio n s . Wit h t h a t s aid , h e re a re s o m e o f m y id e a s fo r a w o n d e r f ul d e s tin a tio n w e d din g in C a n c u n:

G o fo r a n all-in clu siv e re s o r t . M y g o al w h e n w o rkin g wit h clie n t s is t o giv e t h e m t h e m o s t b a n g fo r t h eir b u c k . T h a t is o n e re a s o n w h y I lo v e all-in clu siv e re s o r t s . I t h o ro u g hly e nj o y fin din g a m a zin g e x p e rie n c e s t h a t e x c e e d y o u r e v e r y d e sire b u t n o t y o u r b u d g e t . Wit h a n all-in clu siv e re s o r t y o u k n o w e x a c tly w h a t y o u a re p a yin g fo r u p fro n t a n d y o u k n o w y o u w o n’t h a v e t o w o rr y a b o u t b u d g e tin g w hile o n y o u r trip . S o m e o f t h e all-in clu siv e re s o r t s I re c o m m e n d in C a n c u n a re t h e H a rd R o c k H o t el ( Ye s , t h e y d o all in clu siv e p a c k a g e s t h e re t o o!), D re a m s Rivie ra , J a d e Rivie ra , N o w S a p p hire Rivie ra , S e c re t s C a p ri Rivie ra , S e c re t s M a ro m a B e a c h a n d S e c re t s T h e Vin e C a n c u n . At a n all-in clu siv e re s o r t y o u r d rin k s , y o u r m e als , a lo t o f y o u r e n t e r t ain m e n t , y o u r ro o m a n d b o a rd a re all in clu d e d in o n e fe e . E a c h o f t h e s e re s o r t s is fo u r - s t a r A A A ra t e d a n d o f fe rs t o p n o t c h lu x u r y fro m t h e m o m e n t y o u a rriv e .

Tra v el d u rin g t h e p e a k s e a s o n . T h e re is a re a s o n D e c e m b e r t o A p ril is p e a k s e a s o n in C a n c u n . P e a k s e a s o n is w h e n t h e w e a t h e r is n e a r p e r fe c t e v e r y sin gle d a y. T h e o nly tim e I w o uld s u g g e s t a v oidin g C a n c u n is mid - M a rc h t o e a rly A p ril w h e n t h o s e p e s k y s p rin g b re a k e rs I s p o k e o f e a rlie r m a k e t h eir w a y in t o tow n.

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E x p e c t a lo t o f p a p e r w o rk a n d re d t a p e fo r y o u r w e d din g . Fo r a w e d din g in M e xic o t o b e re c o g niz e d a s le g al in t h e U nit e d S t a t e s y o u will h a v e t o s u b mit a n a p plic a tio n a n d a blo o d t e s t a n d w ait fo r a p p ro v al fo r a w e d din g p e r mit . A w a y t o b y p a s s t his p a p e r w o rk is t o g e t m a rrie d in a U .S . c o u r t a n d h a v e a c o m mit m e n t c e re m o n y in lie u o f a “w e d din g” c e re m o n y w h e n y o u g e t t o M e xic o .

B u y tra v el in s u ra n c e . E v e n t h o u g h t h e w e a t h e r is n e a r p e r fe c t d u rin g t h e tim e I re c o m m e n d c o u ple s g e t m a r rie d in C a n c u n , a n y t hin g c a n h a p p e n . Yo u d o n’t w a n t s o m e u n fo re s e e n e v e n t ruinin g y o u r w e d din g a n d c o s tin g y o u m o n e y y o u c a n’t g e t b a c k .

C h o o s e a re p u t a ble tra v el a g e n t t o h a n dle y o u r trip . Wit h t h e ris e in p o p ula rit y fo r d e s tin a tio n w e d din g s als o c o m e s a ris e in s c a m s a n d n o t h in g is w o rs e t h a n t hin kin g y o u h a v e a flig h t pla n n e d a n d a ro o m re s e r v e d o nly t o le a rn y o u’v e b e e n d u p e d . G e t re fe re n c e s a n d d o y o u r h o m e w o rk!

I b elie v e t h a t t h e s e tip s a n d id e a s will g e t y o u o n t h e rig h t tra c k in pla n nin g fo r y o u r big d a y. G o o d lu c k in y o u r u p c o min g n u p tials . I h o p e t h a t y o u r d e s tin a tio n w e d din g will b e t h e b e s t e x p e rie n c e o f y o u r life!

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MO R E A B O U T H E R . . . W H AT ' S M Y FAV O R I T E S AY I N G : " I f y o u a r e l u c k y e n o u g h t o f i n d a w a y o f l i f e y o u l o v e , y o u have to f i nd t he cou r age to l ive it ." - Joh n I r v i ng F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T: I w a s a t a w e d d i n g o n B a i n b r i d g e I s l a n d t h a t d e c i d e d t o h a v e a par t y boat as par t of their reception . It f loated across P uget Sound for nearly three hours as the g uests set up games and dancing on the ship. The father of the br ide was bar tending and hav ing a g ra nd- ole -time . My favor ite moment had to be when t he entire g roup got out on t he f r o n t o f t h e b o a t a n d s t a r t e d s i n g i n g " B o w D o w n t o Wa s h i n g t o n " a s w e a p p r o a c h e d t h e S e a t t l e sk yline. L O V I N G S E N T I M E N TA L M O M E N T: A n y t i m e a c o u p l e w r i t e s t h e i r o w n v o w s I g e t v e r y s e n t i mental. It ta kes courage to say those words in front of all of your g uests . S P E C I A L I N S I D E R TA L E N T: I k n o w h o w t o t w i r l f i r e ! I a c t u a l l y r e c e i v e d a b a t o n t w i r l i n g s c h o l a r s h i p t o b e t h e f e a t u r e t w i r l e r a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Wa s h i n g t o n w h i c h I d i d f o r f i v e y e a r s . I r a n k e d a s o n e o f t h e t o p 1 0 t w i r l e r s i n t h e n a t i o n a t t h e t h e N a t i o n a l B a t o n Tw i r l i n g A ssociat ion's nat iona l c ha mpion sh ips at Not re Da me ever y su m mer. St a nd i ng on t he f ield i n front of 70 , 0 0 0 fans in Husk y Stadium ever y Sat urday was one of t he most ama zing ex per iences. W H AT K I N D O F F B M E M B E R A R E Y O U ? I u s e i t m o s t l y t o s t a y i n t o u c h w i t h d i s t a n t f r i e n d s as I 've lived in three different states and have friends that live abroad . A C T I V E , PA S S I V E , A G G R E S S I V E ? A c t i v e I BEGA N M Y BUSI NESS BEC AUSE: I was asked to shoot a ver y casua l wedding for a fr iend back when I was just a hobby ist. I had always loved shooting snowboarding and back packing photos but I had n' t ac t ua l ly con sidered shoot i ng wedd i ngs a s a ser iou s profession . A f ter one wedding I was hooked . I love the emotion , the oppor tunit y to work in an industr y that is constantly changing, meeting new couples and beinreative.

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A my Ga lbra it h Photog raphy continued . . . I GET INSPIRED WHEN: I 'm in the mountains or any beautif u l landscape. G R E AT E S T D E S I R E : I l o v e t o t r a v e l a n d h o p e t h a t someday I w ill be traveling abroad to shoot weddings. I think it's so impor tant to get out into other par ts of the world and see how other cultures live. WEA KNESS: I have a tough time say ing no. I just want ever yone to be happy! HOW M A N Y Y E A R S I N BUSI N E SS? 4 W H Y SHOU L D A BR I DE OR V E N DOR WOR K W I T H YOU ? One thing I can a lways promise is that your i m a g e s w i l l b e r e a l , e m o t i o n - d r i v e n i m a g e s . We t r y and stay away from overly posed shots so that we can concentrate on the tr ue beaut y and emotion felt by y o u , y o u r f a m i l y a n d g u e s t s o n y o u r w e d d i n g d a y. We also str ive to prov ide amazing customer ser v ice from buy ing you a coffee at our initial meeting to prov iding beautif u lly packaged high- qua lit y products in a t i m e l y f a s h i o n a f t e r y o u r w e d d i n g . We a l s o t r y t o k e e p communication throughout the whole planning process , helping you w ith timeline decisions , vendor suggestions , a family por trait list, and any other details y o u m a y n e e d h e l p w i t h f o r y o u r b i g d a y. A S W I T H A L L M AT T E R S O F T H E H E A R T: " R e f u s e t o b e a v e r a g e . L e t y o u r h e a r t s o a r a s i t w i l l . " - - AW To z e r 3 T H I N G S I ' M G R AT E F U L F O R : M y b o y f r i e n d o f s i x y e a r s , m y f a m i l y, a n d m y h e a l t h 10 T H I NGS PEOPL E DON ' T K NOW A BOU T M E 1 . I spent the last four years of my life in Jackson Hole where I snowboarded nearly 10 0 days a y e a r . Yo u ' l l f i n d m e i n t h e m o u n t a i n s a n y t i m e I get a chance! 2 . I 'm lef t handed . 3. I have a math degree. I or iginally studied to be a high school teacher but my creative side took over! 4. I can hardly resist an eggnog latte during the

5. I ran a marathon in Jackson Hole. 6. I love to cook!

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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 still love painting w ith watercolor. 10. My boy f r iend a nd I met wh i le he w a s a cheer 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 . I LI K E: A good glass of w ine. H O B B I E S : S n o w b o a r d i n g , p h o t o g r a p h y (d u h ) , h i king, yoga , r unning, back packing, camping, painting, cooking. 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 . DESSE RTS: A ny thing w ith chocolate or coffee f lavors. 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 ! PETS: None r ight now but I want to have an active 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 . 3 WAY S I I N S P I R E M Y S E L F: G o i n g r u n n i n g o u tdoors , hiking, reading wedding blogs and photography magazines. 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 ! MOV I E: Not sure if it's my favor ite but I still watch " Love Actually" around Chr istmas ever year. FA M I LY: I h a v e o n e s i s t e r a n d m y p a r e n t s h a v e b e e n mar r ied for over 30 years . T R I P S TA K E N : J a p a n , S c a n d i n a v i a , t h e C a r i b b e a n , Nicaragua , Mexico and Canada . N E X T T R I P I WA N T T O TA K E : E u r o p e . FAV O R I T E P O S S E S S I O N : M y c a m e r a :)

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J E W E L RY IN S U R A N C E Yo u d o n' t t h i n k y o u' l l e v e r n e e d i t . O r m a y b e y o u t h o u g h t i t w a s t o o e x p e n s i v e . C o n s i d er this: W hether your wedding and engagement r ings cos t $50 0 or $50 0 0, an insur ance polic y is a way of honoring not jus t their financial value but the memories they represent. Not to mention the energy and time that went into finding your per fec t wedding set. H o w e v e r i f t h e y 'r e i n s u r e d - t h e r i n g s t h e m s e l v e s c a n b e r e p l a c e d . I f t h e y 'r e n o t i n s u r e d , t h e n y o u r l o s s i s e v e n g r e a t e r. N o t o n l y w i l l y o u b e w i t h o u t y o u r p r e c i o u s w e d d i n g r i n g , b u t n o w y o u'r e a l s o o u t t h e c a s h t o p u r c h a s e a r e p l a c e m e n t f o r i t . I f y o u c a n .

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W H E N YO U R W E D DIN G RIN G S A R E STO L E N I t ' s t e r r i b l e, b u t u n f o r t u n a t e l y t h e f t h a p p e n s . W e'r e b u s y w o r k i n g , shopping, talking - living our lives. And when you leas t expec t it, it happens. Somebody breaks into your home and steals your j e w e l r y, m a y b e e v e n y o u r c h e r i s h e d w e d d i n g r i n g s . I t h u r t s . Yo u f e e l v i o l a t e d . B u t y o u'd f e e l t e n t i m e s w o r s e i f y o u d i d n' t h a v e t h e money to replace them.

J E W E L RY IN S U R A N C E Yo u d o n' t t h i n k y o u' l l e v e r n e e d i t . O r m a y b e y o u t h o u g h t i t w a s t o o e x pensive. Consider this: W hether your wedding and engagement r ings cos t $50 0 or $50 0 0, an insur ance polic y is a way of honor ing not jus t their financial value but the memories they represent. Not to mention the energy and time that went into finding your per fec t wedding set. However i f t h e y 'r e i n s u r e d - t h e r i n g s t h e m s e l v e s c a n b e r e p l a c e d . I f t h e y 'r e n o t i n s u r e d , t h e n y o u r l o s s i s e v e n g r e a t e r. N o t o n l y w i l l y o u b e w i t h o u t y o u r p r e c i o u s w e d d i n g r i n g , b u t n o w y o u'r e a l s o o u t t h e c a s h t o p u r c h a s e a replacement for it. If you can.

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2.2 MILLION BURGL ARIES Ty p i c a l H o m e O w n e r s I n s u ra n c e Po l i c i e s D O N O T C ove r My s t e r i o u s D i s a p p e a ra n c e

W E D D I N G S P OT L I G H T M AGA Z I N E by B R I D E S C L U B

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

W H E N YO U R W E D DIN G RIN G S A R E STO L E N I t ' s t e r r i b l e, b u t u n f o r t u n a t e l y t h e f t h a p p e n s . W e'r e b u s y w o r k i n g , s h o p p i n g , t a l k i n g - l i v ing our lives. And when you least expec t it, it happens. Somebody breaks into your home a n d s t e a l s y o u r j e w e l r y, m a y b e e v e n y o u r c h e r i s h e d w e d d i n g r i n g s . I t h u r t s . Yo u f e e l v i o l a t e d . B u t y o u'd f e e l t e n t i m e s w o r s e i f y o u d i d n' t h a v e t h e m o n e y t o r e p l a c e t h e m .

W e n e v e r i m a g i n e t h a t w e'r e g o i n g t o b e t h e o n e i t a c t u a l l y

it will never happen to me

hap p ens to. A s k anyone w ho has ever los t or had t heir r ings s t o l e n . T h e y ' l l t e l l y o u . T h e y f e l t t h e s a m e w a y. W e m a y r e a s o n t h a t w e n e v e r t a k e o u r r i n g s o f f. S o h o w c o u l d w e l o s e t h e m? B u t i t h a p p e n s . S o m e t i m e s i n s o m e p r e t t y c r a z y ways. O ther times jus t plain hear tbreaking. It can happen to us too in the blink of an eye. A nd by the time we realize it, our r ings are gone. O nce in a blue moon, we hear t he happy stories of rings being found and returned. But more of ten that is not the c ase.

W H E N A B R E A K-IN H A P P E N S TO YO U A 2 012 c r i m e r e p o r t s a y s t h a t i n t h e U . S . b u r g l a r i e s h a p p e n e v e r y 14 . 6 s e c o n d s . Y i k e s ! T h a t m e a n s n a t i o n w i d e a b o u t 1 i n e v e r y 3 6 f a m i l i e s w i l l b e v i c t i m i z e d . Yo u r c h a n c e s o f being one of those f amilies var ies depending on where you live. In metropolit an areas, your chances are a whopping 1 in 20 of being vic timized. In a more r ural set ting, the odds drop to about 1 in 50. How could you lose your wedding rings in a robber y when y o u w e a r t h e m e v e r y w h e r e? H e r e a r e a f e w s c e n a r i o s : Yo u w o r k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d y o u d o n' t w a n t i t t o g e t a l l b a n g e d u p o n t h e c o n s tr uc tion site. So you t ake it of f and put it on your dres ser till you get home. Yo u'r e h e a d i n g t o t h e l a k e a n d d o n' t w a n t t o r i s k l o s i n g y o u r r i n g i n t h e w a t e r, s o you put in your jewelr y box. Yo u a t e C h i n e s e f o o d l a s t n i g h t a n d n o w y o u r r i n g ' s a l i t t l e s n u g f r o m a l l t h a t s o y s auce you piled on. So you t ake it of f till the s welling in your finger s goes dow n.

Average cost of Ladies Engagement Ring

$ 3 , 239 Average cost of Men's Wedding Band

$468 Average cost of Ladies Wedding Band

$468

A n d n o w y o u r r i n g ' s a t h o m e a n d y o u'r e n o t . H o m e b u r g l a r i e s u s u a l l y h a p p e n d u r i n g t h e day - when you are gone. A thief c an break into your home in 60 seconds or les s. On a v e r a g e, a b u r g l a r w i l l s p e n d n o m o r e t h a n 8 -12 m i n u t e s i n a h o m e . T h e y g e t i n a n d o u t a s q u i c k l y a s p o s s i b l e . S o, t h e y h e a d d i r e c t l y t o t h e p l a c e w e'r e m o s t l i k e l y t o k e e p o u t mos t valuable pos ses sions. The bedroom. W here do you keep your jewelr y? Right. In your bedroom. We put it there bec ause we feel like it's pr ivate and protec ted. Thieves k now t his too.

OMG! I LOST MY RING! NOW W H AT ? C O N T I N U E D . . . Thieves also know jewelr y can quickly and easily be conver ted into cash. The t ypical loss due t o a h o m e r o b b e r y i s $ 2 ,119. A c cording to Dept. of Justice stat i s t i c s 70 % o f a l l p e r s o n a l p r o p er t y loss sustained in a home b u r g l a r y i s j e w e l r y. T h i s m e a n s t h e AV E R A G E J E W E L R Y L O S S I S $1, 4 8 3 . 3 0 ! T h e a v e r a g e a r r e s t r ate for b urglar ie s in t he U.S. i s o n l y 13 % . S o, i f y o u r h o m e i s b r o k e n i n t o, t h e c h a n c e s o f r e covering your stolen possessions are small. And even if they do catch the bad guys who robbed y o u , t h a t d o e s n' t m e a n t h e y s t i l l h a v e y o u r j e w e l r y. H o m e O w n e r ' s or Renter's Insur ance t ypic ally o n l y c o v e r s a m a x i m u m o f $15 0 0 f o r s t o l e n j e w e l r y. T h a t ' s n o t p e r p i e c e o f j e w e l r y, t h a t ' s t o t a l . S o i t d o e s n' t m a t t e r t h a t y o u r w e d ding r ings were wor t h $3,0 0 0. I t d o e s n' t m a t t e r t h a t y o u r d i a mond earrings or tennis bracelet that you got for your anniversar y w a s t a k e n a s w e l l . A l l y o u'r e g o ing to get from your basic home ow ner's insur ance t ypic ally is $15 0 0 .

W H E N YO U R RIN G IS DA M AG E D We may not lose our wedding r ings, gold necklaces or diamond tennis br acelet s. Some t i m e s t h e y s i m p l y g e t d a m a g e d a n d w e a r e n o l o n g e r a b l e t o w e a r t h e m . Yo u m a y l o o k dow n one day and the prong on your engagement r ing is broken and the diamond is mis s ing. Do you have the money to replace the s tones right away or will you have to subs tit u t e w i t h c u b i c z i r c o n i a? I f t h e c l a s p o n y o u r n e c k l a c e o r b r a c e l e t b r e a k s , c a n y o u a f f o r d to have it repaired by your jeweler or will it have to go back into your jewelr y box for who k n o w s h o w l o n g? C o n s i d e r i n g t h e a m o u n t o f t i m e, t h o u g h t a n d l o v e t h a t g o e s i n t o t h e s e t y p es of gif t s and purc hases, t hey s hould b e wor n, and wor n of ten. Not hid den away in a box. But if we c annot af ford to have them fixed, that's exac tly w hat happens.

Jewelry Insurance To-Do: The realit y is that it's eas y for your r ing to slip of f your finger without you even realizi n g i t . T h e f a c t t h a t e v e r y 12-14 s e c o n d s a f a m i l y i s a v i c t i m o f a h o m e r o b b e r y i s a p a r t of life. The unfor tunate tr uth is that we c an easily be dis tr ac ted for only a moment, and h a v e o u r p u r s e, w a l l e t o r b a g t a k e n f r o m u n d e r o u r v e r y n o s e . I t ' s j u s t t h e w o r l d w e l i v e i n r i g h t n o w. W e c a n h o w e v e r t a k e m e a s u r e s t o p r o t e c t o u r s e l v e s . A t t h e v e r y l e a s t , w e m i g h t b e a b l e t o h e l p o u r s e l v e s , h a v e w h a t w a s l o s t o r s t o l e n , r e s t o r e d t o u s . H e r e' s h o w y o u c a n a c c o m p l i s h t h a t : M a k e a n i t e m i z e d l i s t o f y o u r m o s t v a l u a b l e j e w e l r y. R i n g s , n e c k laces, bracelet s, and tr y to calculate how much it would cost you to replace those items. Ta k e p i c t u r e s , s o t h a t i f t h e s e i t e m s w e r e l o s t o r s t o l e n y o u c o u l d h a v e t h e m r e - c r e a t e d b y y o u r j e w e l e r.C o n s i d e r h a v i n g y o u r r i n g s e n g r a v e d , s o t h a t i f t h e y w e r e s t o l e n , t h e y c o u l d b e m o r e e a s i l y i d e n t i f i e d i f r e c o v e r e d b y t h e a u t h o r i t i e s . M o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, g e t y o u r w e d d i n g r i n g s o r o t h e r v a l u a b l e p i e c e s o f j e w e l r y a p p r a i s e d b y y o u r j e w e l e r, a n d t h e n i n s u r e d b y a n i n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y t h a t s p e c i a l i z e s i n j e w e l r y.

T H I S A R T I C L E I S P R OV I D E D BY R O N YAT E S O F T I TA N I U M J E W E L RY W W W.T I TA N I U M -J E W E L RY. C O M â&#x20AC;˘ 8 0 8 . 3 70 . 26 4 6

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W E D D I N G PL A N N E R 8 0 8 W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T M E :

PEOP L E S AY I ’ M V E R Y PA S S I O N AT E A B O U T MY C L I E N T S , E A C H WE DD I NG, AN D LI FE I N GE N E R AL .

W H AT ’ S M Y FAV O R I T E S AY I N G :

ANYTHING IS P O S S I B L E I F YO U H AV E F A I T H , A N D W H E N YO U B E L I E V E – YO U C A N A C H I E V E A N D S U C C E E D ! W O R K H A R D , P L AY H A R D E R A N D PA R T Y L I K E A R O C K S TA R .

F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T:

M O S T R E C E N T I S MY W E D D I N G R E H E A R S A L O N S AT U R D AY, M AY 19, 2 012 . W H E N I A S K E D T H E B R I D E A N D G R O O M T O S AY A F E W W O R D S A F T E R T H E H AWA I I A N L E I E X C H A N G E , T H E B R I D E S TA R T S L A U G H I N G A N D S TAT E D T H AT S H E L O V E D T H E G R O O M LO N G E R TH A N TH E TE LE PH O N E POLE I N A F I LIPI N O ACC E N T . I T WA S H I L A R I O U S B E C A U S E N O O N E E L S E WA S F I L I P I N O E X C E P T F O R M E AT T H E R E H E A R S A L .

S E N T I M E N TA L W E D D I N G M O M E N T: I T I S V E R Y T O U C H I N G F O R M E T O S E E T H E B R I D A L C O U P L E S ’ R AW E MOTI O N O F LOV I N G BL I S S A N D TE ARS WH E N TH E Y AR E D O I N G TH E I R VOWS A N D TH E F I RS T T I M E TH E Y S E E TH E C E R E M O N Y A N D R E C E P T I O N C O M P L E T E LY D E C O R AT E D A N D A R E I N “AW E ” B E C A U S E I T WA S E X E C U T E D B E T T E R T H A N THEY HAD E NVISIONED.

L I V E S V E R S U S B E I N G N E G AT I V E O N L I N E . I A L S O H AV E A W E D D I N G P L A N N E R 8 0 8 PA G E .

W H Y I B E GAN MY B U S I N E S S :

I B E G A N MY B U S I N E S S I N J U N E 2 0 0 4 A N D A M C E L E B R AT I N G MY 8 T H Y E A R I N B U S I N E S S I N 2 012 . I S TA R T E D MY B U S I N E S S B E C A U S E I WA S A L R E A DY D O I N G W E D D I N G S A N D E V E N T S F O R F A M I L I E S A N D F R I E N D S A S A H O B BY. I A M N AT U R A L LY O R G A N I Z E D , D E TA I L O R I E N T E D A N D H AV E M A S T E R E D T I M E M A N A G E M E N T F R O M A N E A R LY A G E . B E I N G T H E O L D E S T A N D C L O S E S T T O MY G R A N D PA R E N T S G R O W I N G U P, I WA S A N AT U R A L L E A D E R A N D WA S A P P O I N T E D T H E F A M I LY O R G A N I Z E R A N D C O O R D I N AT O R F O R A L L O U R F A M I LY E V E N T S . I H AV E B E E N P L A N N I N G A N D O R G A N I Z I N G S P E C I A L O C C A S I O N S A N D H I G H S C H O O L S P E C I A L E V E N T S ; A N D MY O W N S W E E T 16T H S I N C E 19 8 9 I N H I G H S C H O O L . S E E I N G A L L O F TH E I R H APPY E XPR ES S I O N S A N D TH E F I N AL PRO D U C TI O N O F E V E R Y T H I N G I P L A N N E D B R O U G H T A N AT U R A L H I G H F O R M E . C O O R D I N AT I N G E V E R Y T H I N G B E C A M E S E C O N D N AT U R E A N D I T H O U G H T T H AT I F I C O U L D D O A N Y B U S I N E S S I N TH I S WO RL D, IT WO U L D B E SOM E TH I N G I LOV E D DOI NG. BE I NG A WE DD I NG PL AN N E R IS A DRE A M C ARE E R IN THE M AKING.

A LT H O U G H I A M V E R Y C A R E E R O R I E N T E D A N D A M B I T I O U S , I A M A D O M E S T I C AT E D G O D D E S S . I LOV E E V E RY ASPE C T O F A H AR MO N I O U S H O M E – I L O V E T O C O O K , B A K E , C L E A N H O U S E , B A BY S I T A N D C A R E F O R C H I L D R E N . MY S P E C I A L TA L E N T I S O R G A N I Z I N G S PA C E S A N D F O L D I N G L A U N D R Y I N A P R O F E S S I O N A L WAY.

I G E T I N S PI RE D W H E N : I GET INSPIRED WHE N I M E E T B R I D A L C O U P L E S T H AT H AV E A V I S I O N O F H O W T H E Y WA N T T H E I R W E D D I N G D AY T O T U R N O U T . L E A R N I N G T H E I R P E R S O N A L I T Y, S T Y L E A N D K N O W I N G T H E I R B U D G E T A L L O W S M E T O G E T C R E AT I V E U S I N G T H E I R C O L O R S C H E M AT I C S A N D T H E M E T O P R O D U C E A O N E - O F - A - K I N D A N D U N I Q U E W E D D I N G F O R E AC H A N D E V E RY C L I E NT. N O T WO WEDDINGS ARE THE SAME NOR WILL THEY EVER BE DUP L I C AT E D . I N S P I R AT I O N C O M E S F R O M T H E B R I D A L C O U P L E ALON E .

W H AT K I N D O F FAC E B O O K U S E R A R E YO U :

M Y G R E AT E S T D E S I R E :

S P E C I A L I N S I D E R TA L E N T:

I ’M A M O D E R AT E F A C E B O O K U S E R U P D AT I N G I T B A S E D O N MY I N T E R E S T S , E X P E R I E N C E S , W O R K S TAT U S , T R AV E L S A N D A C T I V I T I E S . I WA N T T O B E U P L I F T I N G A N D E N R I C H P E O P L E ’ S

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MY G R E AT E S T D E S I R E I S T O H AV E A N E N T O U R A G E O F W E D D I N G P L A N N E R S/C O O R D I N AT O R S T O D U P L I C AT E MY W E D D I N G P L A N N I N G A N D C O O R D I N AT I O N P R O C E D U R E S T H R O U G H O U T T H E W O R L D BY E X PA N D I N G T O P R O V I D E F U T U R E B R I D A L C O U P L E S T H E

O P P O R T U N I T Y T O E X P E R I E N C E O U R E X C E L L E N T C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E M O D E L . W E WA N T O U R W E D D I N G S T O B E A N I N S P I R AT I O N T O F U T U R E B R I D E S S E E K I N G O U R AW E S O M E S E R V I C E S . N O T E V E R Y B R I D A L C O U P L E R E Q U I R E S A W E D D I N G P L A N N E R B U T E V E R Y C O U P L E D E S E R V E S T O H AV E A C O O R D I N AT O R .

WEAKNESS:

B E I N G A B L E T O S AY N O T O O T H E R S W H O R E Q U I R E MY H E L P O R A S S I S TA N C E . I L O V E T O H E L P P E O P L E , A N D N O T J U S T C L I E N T S E I T H E R - E V E N O T H E R W E D D I N G C O O R D I N AT O R S !

P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y: C A R I N O & TA M P H O T O G R A P H Y A N D D E S I G N W E D D I N G S P OT L I G H T M AGA Z I N E by B R I D E S C L U B

W E D D I N G PL A N N E R 8 0 8 C O N T I N U E D

CONTRIBUTION:

MY C O N T R I B U T I O N T O T H I S W O R L D I S T O S U C C E E D A N D S H A R E MY B L E S S I N G S A N D E X P E R I E N C E S W I T H O T H E R S L E S S F O R T U N AT E T H A N M E . I A M PA S S I O N AT E A B O U T R A I S I N G AWA R E N E S S A N D E D U C AT I N G P E O P L E A B O U T S T O P P I N G D O M E S T I C VIOLENCE THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND THE RONALD MCDONALD H O U S E C H A R I T I E S O F H AWA I I T H R O U G H D O N AT I O N A N D V O L U N T E E R I N G . O U R S O C I A L & E N V I R O N M E N TA L R E S P O 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 P L A N N E R 8 0 8 W O R K S T O P R O V I D E O U R C L I E N T S W I T H T H E B E S T E C O - F R I E N D LY O P T I O N S F O R T H E I R W E D D I N G D AY A N D B E YO N D ! O U R G R E E N C R E D E N T I A L S S E T U S A PA R T F R O M T H E C O M P E T I T I O N A N D H E L P U S S TA N D O U T T O T H E G R O W I N G N U M B E R O F C O U P L E S S E E K I N G G R 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 – A P P R O V E D V E N D O R ! I W O U L D L I K E T O L E S S E N MY C A R B O N F O O T P R I N T I N T H I S W O R L D A N D L E AV E I T A B E T T E R P L A C E TH A N WH E N I E NTE R E D IT.

I A M G R AT E F U L F O R :

I A M G R 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 T H I S O P P O R T U 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 M S D O I N G W H AT I L O V E M O S T A N D F O R B E I N G A B L E T O E N J OY L I F E , F A M I LY A N D F R I E N D S S I M U LTA N E O U S LY.

YEARS IN BUSINESS:

8 Y E A R S I N J U N E 2 012 , AV E R A G I N G 19 21 W E D D I N G S P E R Y E A R R A N G I N G F R O M D E S T I N AT I O N W E D D I N G S O F A B R I D A L C O U P L E O F T W O T O 3 0 0 G U E S T S . O U R AV E R A G E GU EST LIST IS FROM 20 0 TO 30 0 GU ESTS . TH E L ARG EST GU EST LIST WA S F O R A PA R T Y W I T H O V E R 8 0 0 G U E S T S F O R A W E D D I N G O N 0 7/0 7/0 7.

W H Y S H O U L D A B R I D E O R V E N D O R W O R K W I T H YO U : A N Y B O DY T H AT W O R K S W I T H M E W I L L B E P R O V I D E D W I T H E X C E L LE NT C USTOM E R S E RVI C E TH ROU GH I NTE RPE RSO N AL COM MU N I C AT I O N S , P E R S O N A L I Z E D S E R V I C E BY AT T E N T I O N T O D E TA I L A N D M A K I N G A C O N S C I O U S E F F O R T T O R E M E M B E R A L L O F T H 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 WITH O U T R E F E R E N C E TO A NY N O T E S O R C L I E N T F L L E . I VA L U E E V E R Y R E L AT I O N S H I P I E N C O U N T E R A S I F T H E Y A R E F A M I LY. E V E R Y P E R S O N T H AT E N T E R S MY L I F E B E C O M E S L I F E T I M E F R I E N D S P R O F E S S I O N A L LY A N D P E R S O N A L LY.

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I am God-fearing but otherwise FEARLESS.

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

I was born and raised in Hawaii, but can read, write, and speak Ilocano, a dialect from the Philippines.

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.

I enjoy cleaning, cooking, baking, organizing, downsizing on clutter and folding laundry – I'm very domesticated.

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

I was raised in a multi-cultural household observing the Filipino, Hawaiian and Portguese cultures.

I’m not a fan of anything beginning with the letter i = ipod, iphone, ipad, itunes, etc.

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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B E AU T I F U L W E D D I N G ANNOUNCEME NTS

W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T M E

YO U C A N N O T B E AT T H E Q U A L I T Y O R P R I C E F O R C U S T O M - D E S I G N E D I N V I TAT I O N S A N Y W H E R E E L S E N AT I O N W I D E ! ! T H E C USTOM E R S E RVI C E A N D TU RN -AROU N D TIM ES ARE A M A ZI N G AS WE LL! B E AUTI F U L WE D D I N G A N N OU N C E M E NTS C RE AT E D O R I G I N A L 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 D AY ! W E W O U L D D E F I N I T E LY R E C O M M E N D T H E M T O O U R F R I E N D S A N D F A M I LY !

FUNNY WEDDING MOMENT

W H E N W E G O T I N T H E C A R T O L E AV E O N O U R H O N E YM O O N , MY B R O T H E R - I N - L AW H A D AT TA C H E D T H E B AT T E R Y T O MY H U S B A N D ' S S E AT S O T H AT W H E N H E S TA R T E D T H E C A R , H E W O U L D G E T A M I L D S H O C K . W E L L , H E G O T M U C H M O R E T H A N A M I L D S H O C K ! I T WA S N ' T F U N N Y U N T I L A B O U T A W E E K L AT E R .

L O V I N G S E N T I M E N TA L M O M E N T

O N E Y E A R I H A D L O S T MY W E D D I N G R I N G , I WA S D E VA S TAT E D . W E R E A L LY D I D N ' T H AV E T H E M O N E Y T O R E P L A C E I T T H AT Y E A R , B U T S O M E H O W MY L O V I N G H U S B A N D F O U N D A WAY T O S U R P R I S E M E T H AT C H R I S TM A S W I T H A N E W R I N G . I T WA S A T O TA L S U R P R I S E ! W E H AV E M A D E A PA C T N O T T O S P E N D M O N E Y O N G I F T S F O R E A C H O T H E R T H AT Y E A R , A N D I S T I L L H AV E N O I D E A H O W H E C A M E U P W I T H T H E M O N E Y, B U T H E H A S A LWAY S B E E N B E E N T H E T Y P E O F M A N T O M A K E PE RSO N AL SAC RI F I C ES F OR TH E SAK E O F OU R M ARRI AG E A N D H APPI N ESS TOG E TH E R .

S P E C I A L I N S I D E R TA L E N T

I A M A M U LT I - TA S K E R ! I G U E S S T H AT YO U W H E N YO U A R E A M O T H E R O F S I X C H I L D R E N I N A N E I G H T -Y E A R S PA N T H AT A L S O O W N S H E R O W N C O M PA N Y, YO U H AV E T O B E ! MY P E R S O N A L A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E H A S H E L P E D P R O V I D E M E W I T H A S I X T H S E N S E F O R W H AT I S H A P P E N I N G I N O U R B U S I N E S S .

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3 T H I N G S I ' M G R AT E F U L F O R

MY F A M I LY, A L L 3 2 O F T H E M ! ! T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O S E R V E O T H E R S . A N D T H E B L E S S I N G S T H AT G O D B E S T O W S U P O N M E A N D MY F A M I LY.

W H AT K I N D O F F B / I N S TA G R A M M E M B E R A R E YO U ?

I A M A N A C T I V E F A C E B O O K E R , A N D L O V E F O L L O W I N G MY C H I L D R E N A N D G R A N D C H I L D R E N W I T H R E A L - T I M E P O S T S ! I H AV E N O T B E C O M E A N I N S TA G R A M M E M B E R Y E T T H O U G H .

I B E GAN MY B U S I N E S S B E C AU S E

MY H U S B A N D A N D I B E G A N O U R B U S I N E S S 3 6 Y E A R S A G O , S TA R T I N G W I T H A N O F F - S E T P R I N T I N G P R E S S I N T H E L I V I N G R O O M O F O U R M O B I L E H O M E ! W E S AW T H E N E E D F O R Q U A L I T Y A N D A F F O R D A B L E W E D D I N G I N V I TAT I O N S , A S W E L L A S O T H E R P R I N T I N G S E R V I C E S T H AT W E R E N O T B E I N G O F F E R E D BY A N YO N E E L S E I N T H E I N D U S T R Y. T H E C O S T S T H AT O T H E R C O M PA N I E S P R O V I D E D W E R E T O O H I G H T O A C C O M M O D AT E T H E AV E R A G E B R I D E ' S B U D G E T . S TA R T I N G T H I S B U S I N E S S H A S B E C O M E S O M E T H I N G T H AT O U R E N T I R E F A M I LY PA R T I C I PAT E S I N , A N D I T F E E L S G O O D T O H AV E H E L P E D O T H E R F A M I L I E S B E G I N T H E I R L I V E S T O G E T H E R AT T H E S A M E T I M E .

I GET INSPIRED WHEN

I H E A R A B R I D E S AY T H AT S H E L O V E S W H AT W E D I D F O R H E R , A N D T H AT W E C R E AT E D T H E P E R F E C T I N V I TAT I O N T H 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 P E C I A L D AY.

G R E AT E S T D E S I R E

TO S E RV E A N D H E LP OTH E RS

WEEKNESS

S E R V I N G A N D H E L P I N G O T H E R S ! ! ! S O M E T I M E S I F O R G E T T O TA K E T I M E T O TA K E C A R E O F MY S E L F !

CONTRIBUTIONS

A F T E R R A I S I N G S I X O F MY O W N C H I L D R E N , I N O W H AV E 18 A M A Z I N G G R A N D C H I L D R E N , S O M E O F W H I C H A L R E A DY H AV E S TA R T E D W O R K I N G I N T H E F A M I LY B U S I N E S S ! I L O V E B E I N G A B L E T O W O R K W I T H MY F A M I LY E V E R Y D AY W H I L E AT T H E S A M E T I M E , H E L P O T H E R S W H O A R E J U S T B E G I N N I N G T H E I R O W N F A M I L I E S . I F I N D MY J O B T O B E E X T R E M E LY R E WA R D I N G .

FAV O R I T E C H A R I T I E S

W E D O N AT E A L O T O F T I M E A N D M O N E Y T O T H E L D S C H U R C H . T H I S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S E R V E S A N D H E L P S E VE R YO N E W I T H O U T D I S C R I M I N AT I O N , F R O M A S I N G L E I N D I V I D U A L T O A S T R U G G L I N G F A M I LY, T O A N E N T I R E N AT I O N O F P E O P L E I N N E E D .

W E D D I N G S P OT L I G H T M AGA Z I N E by B R I D E S C L U B

BE AUTI FUL WE DD I NG AN NOU NC E ME NTS CONTI N U E D...

HOW MANY YEARS IN BUSINESS?

HOW MANY WE DDI NGS A YEAR?

W E C U R R E N T LY P R O V 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 T S T O O V E R 2 0 0 0 B R I D E S P E R Y E A R I N T H E S A LT L A K E VA L L E Y, B U T W E A N T I C I PAT E T H AT N U M B E R T O G R O W E V E N H I G H E R I N 2 014 A S W E E X T E N D T H E S A M E Q U A L I T Y, A F F O R D A B L E , C U S T O M - D E S I G N E D A N N O U N C E M E N T S A C R O S S T H E N AT I O N !

HOW MANY WE DDI NGS LAST YEAR?

JUST UNDER 2000

H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S O V E R A L L?

W E A R E T H E N U M B E R O N E P R O V 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 T S I N T H E S TAT E O F U TA H ! W E H AV E C U S T O M - D E S I G N E D O V E R 6 0 0 0 I N V I TAT I O N S I N T H E PA S T 5 Y E A R S A L O N E !

W H Y S H O U L D A B R I D E O R V E N D O R W O R K W I T H YO U ?

W E P R I D E O U R S E LV E S O N P E R S O N A L S E R V I C E A N D M A K I N G E A C H B R I D E F E E L T H AT S H E I S T H E O N LY B R I D E ! W E PROV I D E T H E B E S T PR I C I N G A N D T H E FAS T E S T T U R N - A RO U N D T I M E S I N T H E I N D U S TRY ! B E C AU S E W E OW N A L L O F O U R E Q U I PM E N T, W E A R E O F T E N A P P R O A C H E D BY O T H E R V E N D O R S F O R S E R V I C E S . W E A LWAY S T R E AT T H E M T H E S A M E A S O U R B R I D E S , G U A R A N T E E I N G U N B E ATA B L E P R I C E S A S W E L L A S Q U I C K D E L I V E R Y F O R A L L O F T H E I R PRI NTI NG N E E DS . " T I M E I S P R E C I O U S , D O N ' T WA S T E I T L I V I N G S O M 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 G R Y, S TAY F O O L I S H " - STEVE JOBS

THINGS PEOPLE DON' T KNOW ABT ME 1. I A M S H Y

2 . I H AV E 18 G R A N D C H I L D R E N 3. I WE NT TO TH RE E D I F F E RE NT H I GH SC H OOLS 4 . I C H A S E D MY H U S B A N D U N T I L H E C A U G H T M E 5 . I H A D S T O M A C H S U R G E R Y T O R E M O V E S C A R T I S S U E A N D O N LY W E I G H E D 9 8 P O U N D S I N 19 9 9 ( I A M 5 ' 7, S O TH IS IS PRETTY SKI N NY!!) 6 . I A M P R E T T Y M U C H A N O P E N B O O K S O I A M N O T S U R E T H E R E A R E 10 T H I N G S T H AT P E O P L E D O N O T K N O W ABOUT ME

I WA N T T O

S P E N D M O R E T I M E W I T H MY H U S B A N D O U T S I D E O F W O R K !

I LIKE

S P E N D I N G T I M E W I T H F A M I LY, C O O K I N G F O R T H E M , A N D P L AY I N G G A M E S . S E T T L E R S O F C ATA N I S T H E F A M I L I E S F AV O R I T E !

HOBBIES

M A K I N G F A M I LY V I D E O S , B A K I N G C O O K I E S , A N D C O O K I N G M E A L S F O R MY F A M I LY.

FAV O R I T E F O O D/ M E A L DESSE RTS C A N DY PETS

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A N Y T H I N G W I T H PA S TA A N D C H I C K E N ! !

C A K E S , C O O K I E S , B R O W N I E S , P R E T T Y M U C H A N Y T H I N G W I T H C H O C O L AT E I N I T !

PE AN UT BUTTE R M& M'S

NONE

COLOR

BL AC K

T H E WAY I R E L A X

I L O V E T O R U B MY H U S B A N D ' S F E E T A F T E R A L O N G D AY O F W O R K A N D WAT C H O U R F AV O R I T E T V S H O W S T O GETHER.

3 WAY S I I N S P I R E M Y S E L F

R E AD GOO D BOO KS , R E AD TH E SC RI PTU R ES ( TH E B EST BOO KS TH E R E AR E !), A N D S E RV E OTH E RS .

FAV O R I T E P E O P L E

MY H U S B A N D , MY S I X C H I L D R E N , MY E I G H T E E N G R A N D C H I L D R E N , A N D MY L O V I N G S I S T E R .

FAV O R I T E T I M E P E R I O D

7 0 ' S - 8 0 ' S , W H E N MY C H I L D R E N W E R E B O R N . I R O N I C A L LY E N O U G H , T H I S WA S A L S O T H E H A R D E S T T I M E P E R I O D . T H O S E W I T H C H I L D R E N K N O W W H AT I A M TA L K I N G A B O U T !

I LOV E

MY H U S B A N D A N D MY F A M I LY

I DON' T LIKE

WINTER!!

I H AT E I T W H E N FAV O R I T E Q U O T E

I F O R G E T T O D O S O M E T H I N G I M P O R TA N T " BY S M A L L A N D S I M P L E T H I N G S A R E G R E AT T H I N G S B R O U G H T T O PA S S "

BOOK

BOOK OF MORMON

SONG

I L O V E A L L C H R I S TM A S S O N G S , T H E Y A R E T H E O N LY G O O D T H I N G A B O U T W I N T E R !

ARTIST

TH E PI A N O GUYS

MOV I E

R AI D E RS OF TH E LOST ARK

CELEBRITY

MARK HARMON

P E O P L E S AY I L O O K L I K E SU PE R H E RO

MY M O T H E R

WO N D E R WOM A N !

BEST MOMENT IN LIFE

W H E N MY H U S B A N D A S K E D M E T O M A R R Y H I M .

FA M I LY

T H E B E S T H U S B A N D E V E R , LY N TA L L E Y. T O G E T H E R W E H AV E S I X AW E S O M E C H I L D R E N A N D T H E I R S P O U S E S : D A R C Y A N D S H A N E , C O R B I N A N D S T E F A N I E , S P E N C E R A N D M AY R A , J U S T U S A N D K Y R S T E N , L U C A S A N D K E L L I E , A N D D I A N N E A N D D AV I D . W E A L S O H AV E 18 G R A N D C H I L D R E N , E M I L E E , A L E C , Z A C K E R Y, A S H LY N , S A M A N T H A , A L E J A N D R A , A N N A , E T H A N , I S A B E L L E , M A X W E L L , J A C O B , L AY L A , G A B R I E L L A , O L I V I A , D A S C H E L L E , L I A M , PA R K E R , A N D K R E W.

T R I P S TA K E N

I V I S I T E D T H E H O LY L A N D I N T H E E A R LY 7 0 ' S , A N D T H AT WA S A M A Z I N G , B U T T H E A L A S K A N C R U I S E W I T H MY FA M I L I E S H U S BA N D I S R I G H T U P T H E R E AS W E L L .

N E X T T R I P I WA N T T O TA K E FAV O R I T E P O S S E S S I O N

A C R U I S E W I T H MY H U S B A N D , C H I L D R E N , A N D G R A N D C H I L D R E N .

T H E G O S P E L I N MY L I F E

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KUC U M B E R S KI N LOU N G E Shay Sim www.kucumberskinlounge.com (425) 429-3694 shay@kucumberskinlounge.com

LE C HAT N O I R SALO N Megan Sacks www.lechatnoirsalon.com (253) 682-2882 Beauties.ms@gmail.com

M ARY K AY COS M E TI C S C I N DY WALL AC E Cindy Wallace www.marykay.com (253) 719-8957 ambitious93@comcast.net

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D REA M D RE SS E S BY P. M . N . Phuong Nguyen www.etsy.com/shop/dreamdresses09 (206) 412-5516 phuongminh.nguyen9@gmail.com

SOM E TH I N G B LU E , LLC Debra Zagar www.somethingblueboutique.com (253) 466-3888 debra@somethingblueboutique.com

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U M B RE LL A E VE NT S Kerra www.umbrellaeventsllc.com (206) 650-3999 kerra@umbrellaeventsllc.com

N E W B E G I N N I N GS B RI DAL Tina Berry: Work www.nbbridalstudio.com (253) 841-9455 tina@nbbridalstudio.com

B E D BATH & B E YO N D Carlene Risimini www.bedbath.com (908) 855-4642 carelene.risimini@bedbad.com

D I N N E R FO R T WO BY 21S T C E NTU RY ' S RP Jerry Russo www.todaysbride.com (973) 586-2316 potluckrp@yahoo.com

NAC E Zena Courtney www.nace.com monica@agrandaffaire.com

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D I N N E R FOR T WO BY ROYAL PRE S TI G E Renee Madison (615) 330-1777 rennee@randrmarketinggroupinc.com

TACOMA VENDORS

ALB E RT SO N S Randy Konopaski www.albertsons.com (360) 459-9340 randy.konopaski@albertsons.com

COS MOPOLITAN TEA AN D C AF E Toni Andersson www.cosmopolitantea.com (253) 445-8454 tandersson79@hotmail.com

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C ARRS RE S TAU R ANT Ellie Carr www.carrsrestaurant.net (253) 584-4622 billingsley_carr@yahoo.com

F LYI N G TOM ATO ITALIAN G RI LL Gary Walker www.flyingtomatoitaliangrill.com (253) 875-0770 gmckck@comcast.net

GALLUCC I ' S C ATE RI N G Treia Gallucci www.galluccis.com (253) 826-1799 treia@galluccis.com

LE GAR M AC H E C ATE RI N G Betsy Jolliffe www.legarmache.com (360) 895-0602 legarmache@aol.com

M A M A S TO RTI N I S Meryl Sales www.mamastortinis.com (253) 604-0600 meryl.puddy@mamastortinis.com

PART Y TACOM A Jimmy Camandona www.partytacoma.com (253) 627-4065 info@partytacoma.com

SCOOTE R' S C US TOM C ATE RI N G Michael Broome www.scooterscustomcatering.com (206) 445-3400 michael@scooterscustomcatering.com

SU B ZE RO - A A MCO - PUYALLU P Manny Napolean (253) 495-9381 manuelnapoleon@me.com

G I E RI N C RE E K E VE NT S E RVI C E S Kelly Grimes www.gierincreekeventservices.com (360) 681-0509 Kelly@gierincreekeventservices.com

G R AN D E VE NT RE NTAL S Eddie Redman www.grandrents.com (425) 462-7368 eddier@grandrents.com

M AD I K AT C U PC AKE S Kevin Clark www.madikatcupcakes.com (209) 401-9178 madikatcakes@gmail.com

S TE PAN D RE PEATL A .COM Neo www.stepandrepeatla.com (818) 434-7591 neo@stepandrepeatla.com

F I F T Y B E S T H OTE L S Mark Knudson www.vamarvallarta.com (425) 681-1627 fiftybest@hotmail.com

S EAB ROOK RE SO RT Jeff Wilson www.Seabrookwa.com (888) 507-4694 jwilson@seabrookwa.com

LE U JA M PRO D UC TI O N S Dave Leu www.leujam.com (253) 537-5955 david@leujam.com

LI O N S D E N E NTE RTAI N M E NT Evan Taylor (253) 237-4638 thelionsdendjs@gmail.com

M AG N US DJ S EAT TLE Grant Fu www.magnusdjseattle.com (206) 973-0844 grant@magnusdjseattle.com

TLOC K E NTE RTAI N M E NT Larae McCullum www.tlockent.com (253) 576-9949 Lilrae22@hotmail.com

TM P PRO D UC TI O N S Ty Podeszwa www.tmpproductionsnw.com (253) 347-2184 tmpproductions1@gmail.com

V I VA PRO D UC TI O N S Johnny Gargano www.viva-productions.com (206) 542-5733 johnny@viva-productions.com

GOT TA DAN C E PRO D UC TI O N S George Hollis www.gottadanceproductions.com (253) 202-6870 gottadance8@comcast.net

$ N E W YORK LI F E Amariah Gonzalez www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl (425) 466-7513 agonzalez06@ft.newyorklife.com

TACOMA VENDORS

POS H WE D D I N G F LOWE RS Maureen Croft www.poshweddingflowers.com (253) 380-3500 mo@poshweddingflowers.com

S I M PLE E WE N DY Wendy "Taggert" Walker www.simpleewendy.com (253) 332-4883 simpleewendyflowers@gmail.com

M E N S WEARH OUS E Maureen Ryan www.menswearhouse.com (925) 849-6843 mtryan@tmw.com

TUX S H OP Kim or Naomi www.thetuxshops.com (800) 284-4889 Ext. 217 kimberlyrimkus@mrformalinc.com

POU L S B O I N N & SU ITE S Courtney Cutrona www.poulsboinn.com (360) 779-3921 Ext. 110 salesmgr@poulsboinn.com

S E LE C T COM FORT Brendan Inman www.sleepnumber.com (253) 472-6476 sleepnumbertacomamall@sleepnumber.com

ALE X' S TR AVE L LEAD E RS Alex Trettin www.travelcenter4u.com (253) 383-8000 alex@travelcenter4u.com

E XPE RT H O N E YMOO N Carl Howard (678) 904-8008 carl@uniglobeatlanta.com

TR AVE L N E T WORK KE NT - HARD ROC K H OTE L Lorraine Glenn www.travelnetworkkent.net (253) 859-2040 lorraine@travelnetworkkent.net

VAC ATI O N I NTE RNATI O NAL - JW WO RLD RE SOU RC E S Jeff Jackson www.viresorts.com (425) 835-3809 mailbox.jackson@gmail.com

W I LD S I D E D E S TI NATI O N S & D E S TI NATI O N WE D D I N GS Pamela Ott www.wildsidedestinations.com (503) 630-5570 pj@wildsidedestinations.com

I C E WO RKS N W.COM James Royal www.iceworksnw.com (253) 854-7977 icedesigner@cs.com

KE N WALKE R J E WE LE RS Stacey Frient www.kenwalkerjewelers.com (253) 851-6516 marketing@kenwalkerjewelers.com

D RIVE L A M B O B O D I N E E NT Heidi Hunter www.drivelambo.com (253) 572-9383 heidi@bodineenterprises.com

PATRI OT LI MO S E RV I C E Cathy Powers www.patriotlimowa.com (253) 848-7378 Patriotlimos@gmail.com

ADVOC ARE Cindy & Mel Smith (206) 383-5725 smithcindieg@gmail.com

IT WO RKS Megan Warner (253) 310-1525 meganbird21@hotmail.com

TACOMA VENDORS

AC T 1 PH OTO B OOTH S David Leu www.act1photobooths.com (206) 878-9662 info@act1photobooths.com

F RE E TI M E D E S I G N PH OTO B OOTH Kim Schmidt www.freetimedesign.com (253) 251-2611 info@freetimedesign.com

5TH AVE LI F E S T YLE PH OTOG R APHY BY R AC H E LLE Rachelle Erickson www.photosbyrachelle.com (425) 829-0532 info@photosbyrachelle.com

TH E ART H OUS E Alisha Liker www.info-art.us (425) 749-8045 information.lvf@gmail.com

B EAUX ART S S TU D I O Lorie www.beauxartsstudio.com (253) 838-2941 lorie@beauxartsstudio.com

C ARE N MORRI S PH OTOG R APHY Caren Morris www.carenmorrisphotography.com (425) 786-7787 Info@carenmorrisphotography.com

C E LE B R ATE YOU R S E X Y C REATI VE I M AG E PO RTR AIT S .COM S cott Barrie www.celebrateyoursexy.com (509) 332-0106 smbimage@aol.com

F RE D C AL M A PH OTOG R APHY Fred Calma www.fredcalma.com (253) 927-2920 info@fredcalma.com

G E ORG E S TRE E T PH OTO AN D VI D E O Courtney White www.georgestreetphoto.com (866) 831-4103 bridalshows@georgestreetphoto.com

G R ANT H O RI UC H I PH OTOG R APHY Grant Horiuchi www.horiuchi.com (206) 261-7681 grant@horiuchi.com

J OS H UA M AHAR PH OTOG R APHY Joshua Mahar (253) 777-2397 joshuamahar@gmail.com

M AT T F E RRE LL PH OTOG R APHY Matt Ferrell www.mattferrellphotography.com (425) 772-8608 matt@mattferrellphotography.com

RE B E CC A JAN E PH OTOG R APHY Rebecca Jane www.rebeccajanephotography.net (206) 313-1731 rebecca@rebeccajanephotography.net

S T YRO N ' S PH OTOG R APHY Shanna Styron www.styronsphoto.com (253) 209-7628 info@styronsphoto.com

SYM B OLIZE IT Zulma Iracheta www.symbolizeit.com (951) 898-4962 Zulma@symbolizeit.com

VAN W YH E PH OTOG R APHY Gabriel www.vanwyhephotography,com (253) 208-9872 vanwyhephoto@gmail.comhh

WAI M ANALO B EAC H COT TAG E S & AK A M AI PH OTOG R APHY Thomas M. DeHarne www.oahubeachweddingpackages.com (808) 259-6713 akafoto@aol.com

B LU E RI B B O N COOKI N G Vanessa Johns-Webster www.blueribboncooking.com (206) 328-2442 vanessa@blueribboncooking.com

C IT Y OF D E S MO I N E S Shannon Kirchberg www.desmoineswa.gov (206) 870-6548 skirchberg@desmoineswa.gov

E M BASSY SU ITE S H OTE L / BAS I L RE S TAU R ANT Jackie Bea www.advancedmethod.com/embassysuites/tour (206) 219-2153 jackie_bea@basilsseattle.com

G REATE R TACOM A CO N VE NTI O N C E NTE R Ingram Drueding www.gtctc.org (253) 830-6679 idrueding@gtctc.org

G RI M S TAD FAR M S Connie Grimstad www.grimstadfarms.com (253) 631-6865 connie@grimstadfarm.com

I N D IAN SU M M E R GOLF & COU NTRY C LU B Trish Huff www.indiansummergolf.com (360) 923-1075 susan.aaron@indiansummergolf.com

KI N G COU NT Y AQUATI C C E NTE R Donna Toombs kingcounty.gov (206) 477-3300 donna.toombs@kingcounty.gov

LE M AY M ARYMOU NT Trudy www.lemaymarymount.org (253) 536-2885 trudy@lemaymarymount.org

M E TRO PARKS TACOM A Colleen Stabenow www.metroparkstacoma.org (253) 305-1000 colleens@tacomaparks.com

N E UWAU KUM G R AN G E WE D D I N G AN D E VE NT C E NTE R Jason Gworder www.neuwaukumgrange.com (253) 640-3345 Solutions@notationsgroup.com

PAC I F I C G RI LL E VE NT S & C ATE RI N G Michael Devan www.pacificgrilltacoma.com (253) 272-6472 Michael@pacificgrilltacoma.com

PORT GA M B LE Julie McAfee www.portgambleweddings.com (360) 297-8074 Ext. 23 jmcafee@orminc.com

RE I N F I RE R AN C H Rich Kaalaas www.reinfireranch.com (360) 886-5102 rich@reinfireranch.com

ROC K C RE E K GARD E N S Kerra Breum www.rockcreekgardensvenue.com (253) 435-0243 Kerra@rcgvenue.com

TACOM A L AN DM ARK CO N VE NTI O N C E NTE R Darin www.tacomaslandmark.com (253) 272-2042 darin@tacomaslandmark.com

TROPHY L AKE GOLF AN D C AS TI N G C LU B Brenda www.trophylakegolfclub.com (360) 874-8337 brendak@trophylakegolf.com

WAS H I N GTO N S TATE H I S TORY M US E UM Molly Wilmoth www.washingtonhistory.org (253) 798-5895 molly.wilmoth@wshs.wa.gov

W I N E & ROS E S COU NTRY E S TATE Johanna Wolters www.wineandrosescountryestate.com (206) 226-9892 info@wineandrosescountryestate.com

TH E KN OT I N C Jacqueline Ornellas www.theknot.com (877) 476-4317 jornellas@theknot.com

TACOMA VENDORS

C LEARWATE R C AS I N O RE SO RT & SAP Rosie Bayes www.clearwatercasino.com (360) 598-8757 rosiebayes@clearwatercasino.com R A M ADA OC EAN S H ORE S Melissa Davis (360) 289-7700 ramadaoceanshores@yahoo.com

H EARTL AN D R AN C H VE N U E Marcia & Mike Obrien www.heartlandranchvenue.com (253) 307-9541 marcia_obrien@aol.com

OLD G E N E R AL S TORE WE D D I N GS / ALD E R L AKE H OUS E Diana Riehm www.generalstoreweddingandeventcenter.com (253) 843-2385 diana.generalstore@gmail.com

EVERETT WEDDING EXPO Comcast Arena at Everett 2000 Hewitt Ave Everett, WA 98201

FALL 2014 SEPTEMBER 20 -21, 2014 SATURDAY, 10:00AM - 4PM SUNDAY, 11:00AM - 4PM

EVERETT VENDORS

PRE M I E RE D E S I G N J E WE LRY Wendy Scott www.vicki.origamiowl.com (206) 779-2961

PU RE ROM AN C E BY VE RO N I C A Veronica Hanson www.prveronica.com (503) 473-3461 veronicahanson@pureromance.com

A M E RI C AN L AS E R S KI N C E NTE RS Megan Sullivan www.americanlaser.com (248) 426-8250 Ext. 306 msullivan@americanlaser.com

AN D E RSO N NATU R AL AE S TH E TI C S Nicole Anderson andersonnaturalmedicine.com (425) 429-2334 drnicoleanderson@gmail.com

G E N E R ATI O N 0 - YOU N G LI V I N G Sara Lee (206) 999-9629 sarahleannlee@gmail.com

IT WORKS BY S TAC Y M AS TE RS Stacy Masters www.thewrapmaster.myitworks.com (425) 823-9772 chocmaster@aol.com

M ARY K AY BY R AC H E L & GAB I Rachel Newquist www.marykay.com/rachel.newquist (425) 772-6486 rnewquist4marykay@yahoo.com

KITA E VE NT S N ORTH WE S T Krista Morrison www.kitaeventsnw.com (206) 405-0776 kitaeventsnw@gmail.com

LOVE B LOOM S WE D D I N G & E VE NT D E S I G N Katrina www.lovebloomseventdesign.com (425) 681-2249 lovebloomscontact@gmail.com

M US E E VE NT PL AN N I N G AN D PRO D UC TI O N , LLC Jaimee Swindall www.museeventplanningandproduction.com (206) 473-2161 jaimee@museeventplanningandproduction.com

BARBAR AS B RI DAL ALTE R ATI O N S Barbara Hall www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444 (425) 772-2276 bustles_by_barb@yahoo.com

B E D BATH & B E YO N D Carlene Risimini www.bedbath.com (908) 855-4642 carelene.risimini@bedbad.com

DAV I DS B RI DAL I ngrid Kelly www.davidsbridal.com (610) 943-6217 ingrid_kelly@davidsbridal.net

D I N N E R FO R T WO BY 21S T C E NTU RY ' S RP Jerry Russo www.todaysbride.com (973) 586-2316 potluckrp@yahoo.com

D I N N E R FOR T WO BY ROYAL PRE S TI G E Renee Madison (615) 330-1777 rennee@randrmarketinggroupinc.com

NAC E Zena Courtney www.nace.com monica@agrandaffaire.com

ALB E RT SO N S Randy Konopaski www.albertsons.com (360) 459-9340 randy.konopaski@albertsons.com

EAS TL AKE BAR AN D G RI LL Lauren Wills www.eastlakebarandgrill.com (919) 961-5788 catering@eastlakebarandgrill.com

ROS E S C L ASS I C C ATE RI N G LLC Jean Cole www.rosesclassiccateringllc.com (425) 772-2292 rosesclassiccateringllc@comcast.net

SU B ZE RO - A A MCO - PUYALLU P Manny Napolean (253) 495-9381 manuelnapoleon@me.com

EVERETT VENDORS

G I E RI N C RE E K E VE NT S E RVI C E S Kelly Grimes www.gierincreekeventservices.com (360) 681-0509 Kelly@gierincreekeventservices.com

G R AN D E VE NT RE NTAL S Eddie Redman www.grandrents.com (425) 462-7368 eddier@grandrents.com

F I F T Y B E S T H OTE L S Mark Knudson www.vamarvallarta.com (425) 681-1627 fiftybest@hotmail.com

PLUM E RIA B RE EZE S TR AVE L Monique Brigham www.plumeriabreezestravel.com (360) 391-6001 monique@plumeriabreezestravel.com

C ATC H TH E B EAT JD Fields www.catchthebeat.com (425) 335-4559 jd@catchthebeat.com

COM PLE TE WE D D I N GS AN D E VE NT S Patrick Gillman www.complete-seattle.com (206) 972-3913 patrick@complete-seattle.com

M AG N US DJ S EAT TLE Grant Fu www.magnusdjseattle.com (206) 973-0844 grant@magnusdjseattle.com

VIVA PRO D UC TI O N S Johnny Gargano www.viva-productions.com (206) 542-5733 johnny@viva-productions.com

LUC K Y S TRI KE L AN E S & POWE R PL AY Desiree Clode www.bowlluckystrike.com (425) 453-5137 cobe@bowlluckystrike.com

LE U JA M PRO D UC TI O N S Dave Leu www.leujam.com (253) 537-5955 david@leujam.com

$ ADV I SORY LE N D I N G G ROU P David Angrove www.advisorylendinggroup.com (206) 729-2000 dangrove@advisorylendinggroup.com

GARD E N OF E D E N B OUQ U E S T S LeAnn White www.gardenofedenbouquets.com (425) 750-8194 gardenofedenbouquets@hotmail.com

M E N S WEARH OUS E Maureen Ryan www.menswearhouse.com (925) 849-6843 mtryan@tmw.com

TUX S H OP Kim or Naomi www.thetuxshops.com (800) 284-4889 Ext. 217 kimberlyrimkus@mrformalinc.com

BATH F IT TE R Amanda Reynolds www.bathfitter.com (253) 872-6898 events@bocabathsystems.com

D E S TI NY I NTE RNATI O NAL TR AVE L Kim Ulavale www.destinyinternationaltravel.4mydeals.com (425) 316-3283 usadestiny@yahoo.com

VAC ATI O N I NTE RNATI O NAL - J W WORLD RE SOU RC E S Jeff Jackson www.viresorts.com (425) 835-3809 mailbox.jackson@gmail.com

EVERETT VENDORS

AC T 1 PH OTO B OOTH S David Leu www.act1photobooths.com (206) 878-9662 info@act1photobooths.com

5TH AVE LI F E S T YLE PH OTOG R APHY BY R AC H E LLE Rachelle Erickson www.photosbyrachelle.com (425) 829-0532 info@photosbyrachelle.com

C ARE N MO RRI S PH OTOG R APHY Caren Morris www.carenmorrisphotography.com (425) 786-7787 Info@carenmorrisphotography.com

C E LE B R ATE YOU R S E X Y C REATI VE I M AG E PO RTR AIT S .COM S cott Barrie www.celebrateyoursexy.com (509) 332-0106 smbimage@aol.com

G E ORG E S TRE E T PH OTO AN D VI D E O Courtney White www.georgestreetphoto.com (866) 831-4103 bridalshows@georgestreetphoto.com

LU NA B E LL A E VE NT S Kyle Miller www.lunabellaevents.com (253) 307-4488 kyle@lunabellaevents.com

M ARTI S PH OTOG R APHY Jonathan Martis (916) 397-2398 jonathan@martisphotography.com

SYM B OLIZE IT Zulma Iracheta www.symbolizeit.com (951) 898-4962 Zulma@symbolizeit.com

ANTH E IA BALLROOM Kyle & Colleen www.antheiaballroom.com (360) 563-0108 info@antheiaballroom.com W I N D I N G PATH GARD E N S Bob Lovins www.windingpathgardens.com (425) 870-0365 rllovins3@msn.com

B LU E RI B B O N COOKI N G Vanessa Johns-Webster www.blueribboncooking.com (206) 328-2442 vanessa@blueribboncooking.com

OKI GOLF/E C H O L AKE Carrie (425) 454-2800 Ext. 120 carrieb@okigolf.com

KL M E D IA - M AGA ZI N E S Lisa Karlberg www.klmediacorp.com (360) 483-4572 lkarlberg@klmediacorp.com

EAG LE MO NT GOLF C LU B CY Lee (360) 540-5743 peter@eaglemontgolf.com

RH O D E S RI VE R R AN C H Bonnie www.rhodesriverranch.com (360) 474-8313 bonnie@rhodesriverranch.com

PAC I F I C COAS T WE D D I N GS Louise Mugar www.pacificcoastweddings.info (360) 332-1777 lmugar@thenorthernlight.com

F RE E B O RN C HAPE L Kris Huston www.freebornlutheran.org (425) 422-2798 kris.huston@215campus.org

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BELLEVUE WEDDING EXPO Bellevue Hilton 300 112th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98004

OCTOBER 4 -5, 2014

FALL 2014

SATURDAY, 10:00AM - 4PM SUNDAY, 11:00AM - 4PM

DA M S E L I N D E F E N S E Kim Henry www.mydamselpro.net/KIMBERLYHENRY (206) 730-8813 kimberlydamsel@hotmail.com

TRU E G L A M Sandina Ear www.shoptrueglam.com (206) 683-5274 dina@shoptrueglam.com

PU RE ROM AN C E BY VE RO N I C A Veronica Hanson www.prveronica.com (503) 473-3461 veronicahanson@pureromance.com

A M E RI C AN L AS E R S KI N C E NTE RS Megan Sullivan www.americanlaser.com (248) 426-8250 Ext. 306 msullivan@americanlaser.com

AN D E RSO N NATU R AL AE S TH E TI C S Nicole Anderson andersonnaturalmedicine.com (425) 429-2334 drnicoleanderson@gmail.com

G E N E R ATI O N 0 - YOU N G LI V I N G Sara Lee (206) 999-9629 sarahleannlee@gmail.com

M ARY K AY COS M E TI C S C I N DY ROG E RS Cindy Wallace-Rogers www.marykay.com (253) 719-8957 ambitious93@comcast.net

M I C H E LLE FOG G N EAL , D DS Shell Shimmin (425) 823-1234 tc@nealsmiles.com

OM N ITRITI O N Ellen (EJ) Moyer-Morris www.omnitrition.com/thinisin (206) 335-1191 thinisinwithomni@gmail.com

AB OVE & B E YO N D Julie Wilson www.aboveandbeyondeventplanning.com (206) 852-9797 juliejuliewilson@yahoo.com

LOVE B LOOM S WE D D I N G & E VE NT D E S I G N Katrina www.lovebloomseventdesign.com (425) 681-2249 lovebloomscontact@gmail.com

M US E E VE NT PL AN N I N G AN D PRO D UC TI O N , LLC Jaimee Swindall www.museeventplanningandproduction.com (206) 473-2161 jaimee@museeventplanningandproduction.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

U M B RE LL A E VE NT S Kerra www.umbrellaeventsllc.com (206) 650-3999 kerra@umbrellaeventsllc.com

BARBAR AS B RI DAL ALTE R ATI O N S Barbara Hall www.facebook.com/pages/Barbaras-Bridal-Alterations/231558866994444

DAV I DS B RI DAL I ngrid Kelly www.davidsbridal.com

(425) 772-2276 bustles_by_barb@yahoo.com

(610) 943-6217 ingrid_kelly@davidsbridal.net

D I N N E R FOR T WO BY ROYAL PRE S TI G E Renee Madison (615) 330-1777 rennee@randrmarketinggroupinc.com

NAC E Zena Courtney www.nace.com monica@agrandaffaire.com

ALB E RT SO N S Randy Konopaski www.albertsons.com (360) 459-9340 randy.konopaski@albertsons.com

MY C AKE S / F LO R AL / C ATE RI N G Cynthia Gulgope www.mycakes.biz (425) 292-0674 cynthia@mycakes.biz

A G R AN D AF FAI RE C ATE RI N G Monica Newby www.agrandaffaire.com (206) 957-0037 monica@agrandaffaire.com

EAS TL AKE BAR AN D G RI LL Lauren Wills www.eastlakebarandgrill.com (919) 961-5788 catering@eastlakebarandgrill.com

G R AN D RI D G E - E M E R ALD COVE C ATE RI N G Carley Duke www.emeraldcovecatering.com (206) 431-2683 carly@emeraldcovecatering.com

SCOOTE R' S C US TOM C ATE RI N G Michael Broome www.scooterscustomcatering.com (206) 445-3400 michael@scooterscustomcatering.com

SU B ZE RO - A A MCO - PUYALLU P Manny Napolean (253) 495-9381 manuelnapoleon@me.com

A H EAVE N LY C E RE MO NY Rev Pat Stimac www.aheavenlyceremony.com (206) 789-9788 pat@aheavenlyceremony.com

AN E LE GANT TOUC H C H OCOL ATE FOU NTAI N S Debbie Moore www.elegantchocolatefountains.com (360) 681-4277 info@elegantchocolatefountains.com

G R AN D E VE NT RE NTAL S Eddie Redman www.grandrents.com (425) 462-7368 eddier@grandrents.com

F I F T Y B E S T H OTE L S Mark Knudson www.vamarvallarta.com (425) 681-1627 fiftybest@hotmail.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

B E S T DJ AROU N D, I N C Patrick Nolan www.bestdjaround.com (425) 457-6986 djthump@bestdjaround.com

F I RE H OUS E DJ Brett Fawcett www.firehousedj.com (425) 268-8208 brettfawcett@gmail.com

LE U JA M PRO D UC TI O N S Dave Leu www.leujam.com (253) 537-5955 david@leujam.com

M AG N US DJ S EAT TLE Grant Fu www.magnusdjseattle.com (206) 973-0844 grant@magnusdjseattle.com

VIVA PRO D UC TI O N S Johnny Gargano www.viva-productions.com (206) 542-5733 johnny@viva-productions.com

WE H EART WE D D I N GS - E VE NT S W ITH I NTE G RIT Y Laura Stockler www.weheartweddings.net (253) 961-9870 weheartweddings@comcast.net

10 0 0 WORDS/PH OTO B OM B Mike Abella www.phototainment.com (253) 380-2026 1000wordsnw@gmail.com

LUC K Y S TRI KE L AN E S & POWE R PL AY Desiree Clode www.bowlluckystrike.com (425) 453-5137 cobe@bowlluckystrike.com

$ F I RS T I N VE S TORS CORP Michelle Heffel www.firstinvestors.com (206) 204-3066 michelle.heffel@firstinvestors.com

N E W YO RK LI F E Amariah Gonzalez www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl (425) 466-7513 agonzalez06@ft.newyorklife.com

B E RNARD WATKI N S F ITN E SS Bernard Watkins (425) 802-8322

N E W YO RK LI F E Amariah Gonzalez www.facebook.com/riahgonzaleznyl (425) 466-7513 agonzalez06@ft.newyorklife.com

CO NTE M POR ARY F LOR AL Kristin Pedeferri www.contemporaryfloral.com (425) 454-6003 Kristen@ContemporaryFloral.com S I M PLE E WE N DY Wendy "Taggert" Walker www.simpleewendy.com (253) 332-4883 simpleewendyflowers@gmail.com

M E N S WEARH OUS E Maureen Ryan www.menswearhouse.com (925) 849-6843 mtryan@tmw.com

PART Y S TOR M CO Steph Storm (314) 276-7833 Stephstorm@partystormco.com

B RE E I N N ORTH - HAI R S T YLI S T Breein North www.facebook.com/BreeinNorth.Hair (425) 444-5442 breeinn@gmail.com

COU NTRYS I D E F LOR AL & GARD E N Jon Robert Throne www.weddingsatcountrysidefloral.com (425) 392-0999 jon@countrysidefloral.com

POS H WE D D I N G F LOWE RS Maureen Croft www.poshweddingflowers.com (253) 380-3500 mo@poshweddingflowers.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

TOTE M TR AVE L Linda Martindell www.totemtravel.com (425) 821-4100 linda@totemtravel.com

I C E WO RKS N W.COM James Royal www.iceworksnw.com (253) 854-7977 icedesigner@cs.com

N I NAS FAS H I O N I S TA J E WLE RY Nina Khan (206) 992-2640 fashionistajewelry@comcast.net

C A M E O S TRI N G QUARTE T Jennifer Sokol www.thecameoquartet.com (206) 453-5969 JenniferMSokol@aol.com

W R AP W ITH A ZU RE IT WO RKS Azure Brown www.wrap2wealth.com (925) 457-9164 azure6680@gmail.com

VAC ATI O N I NTE RNATI O NAL - J W WORLD RE SOU RC E S Jeff Jackson www.viresorts.com (425) 835-3809 mailbox.jackson@gmail.com

AC T 1 PH OTO B OOTH S David Leu www.act1photobooths.com (206) 878-9662 info@act1photobooths.com

M E MO R AB LE MOM E NT S Ben Lee www.tapsnap.net (425) 449-2499 benl@tapsnap.net

5TH AVE LI F E S T YLE PH OTOG R APHY BY R AC H E LLE Rachelle Erickson www.photosbyrachelle.com (425) 829-0532 info@photosbyrachelle.com

ALE X AN D R A KN I G HT PH OTOG R APHY Alexandra www.alexandraknightphotography.com (425) 922-4613 info@alexandraknightphotography.com

ARTI S TRY I M AG E S Hollie Girvan www.artistryimages.com (425) 330-4980 hollie@artistryimages.com

C ARE N MORRI S PH OTOG R APHY Caren Morris www.carenmorrisphotography.com (425) 786-7787 Info@carenmorrisphotography.com

C E LE B R ATE YOU R S E X Y C REATI VE I M AG E PO RTR AIT S .COM S cott Barrie www.celebrateyoursexy.com (509) 332-0106 smbimage@aol.com

DANYE LLE MC N E E LY PH OTOG R APHY Dan'Yelle and Travis www.danyellemcneelyphotography.com (253) 740-6381 danyellemcneelyphotography@gmail.com

G E ORG E S TRE E T PH OTO AN D VI D E O Courtney White www.georgestreetphoto.com (866) 831-4103 bridalshows@georgestreetphoto.com

H I LD E B R AN D PH OTOG R APHY Dawn & Brandon Hildebrand www.hildebrandphoto.com (425) 999-6101 info@hildebrandphoto.com

IAN G R ANT PH OTOG R APHY Tanya Grant (508) 965-7713 tanya@distinctphoto.com

J OS H UA M AHAR PH OTOG R APHY Joshua Mahar (253) 777-2397 joshuamahar@gmail.com

LU NA B E LL A E VE NT S Kyle Miller www.lunabellaevents.com (206) 459-3935 kyle@lunabellaevents.com

M AT T F E RRE LL PH OTOG R APHY Matt Ferrell www.mattferrellphotography.com (425) 772-8608 matt@mattferrellphotography.com

PH OTO PL AY HAWAI I - F LI P TAS TI C F LI PB OOKS Wendy Rosen-Brooks www.fliptasticflipbooks.com (206) 713-1174 info@fliptasticflipbooks.com

RE B E CC A JAN E PH OTOG R APHY Rebecca Jane www.rebeccajanephotography.net (206) 313-1731 rebecca@rebeccajanephotography.net

S T YRO N ' S PH OTOG R APHY Shanna Styron www.styronsphoto.com (253) 209-7628 info@styronsphoto.com

SYM B OLIZE IT Zulma Iracheta www.symbolizeit.com (951) 898-4962 Zulma@symbolizeit.com

VAN W YH E PH OTOG R APHY Gabriel www.vanwyhephotography.com (253) 208-9872 gabriel@vwphoto.net

WE N DY WALTZ PH OTOG R APHY Wendy Waltz www.wendywaltz.com (206) 414-1774 wendywaltzphoto@gmail.com

BELLEVUE VENDORS

B EAR C RE E K COU NTRY C LU B Peter Christian www.bearcreekcc.com (425) 883-4770 events@bearcreekcc.com

B LU E RI B B O N COOKI N G Vanessa Johns-Webster www.blueribboncooking.com (206) 328-2442 vanessa@blueribboncooking.com

~Thank You!

C IT Y OF D E S MO I N E S Shannon Kirchberg www.desmoineswa.gov (206) 870-6548 skirchberg@desmoineswa.gov

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