Seattle Wedding Vendors for 2011

I wanted to share the list of our current preferred vendors and professional references. We really enjoy working with the following people and enjoy when our clients tell us about their good experiences with our referrals. So here's a sneek peek at who we like to work with.

Coordinators/Planners Adam Recommends:
RED LETTER EVENTS – Heather & Jason Mook – 253-292-3732 – http://www.redlettereventswa.com/

A NEW CHAPTER – Jenny Harding – 206-853-2142 – http://www.newchapterweddings.com/

SERENITY WEDDINGS – Ellen Peterson – 253-878-1428 – http://www.eventsbyellen.com/

TAYLOR’D EVENTS – Jennifer Taylor – 425-444-7264 – http://www.taylordeventsbyjen.com/

TRUE COLORS EVENTS – Travis McBurney – 206-890-8422 – http://www.truecolorsevents.com/

TLB EVENTS – Tammi Barber – 253-226-5986 – http://www.eventsbytlb.com/

MCKENZIE KATE WEDDINGS – Sherry Smith – 206-714-0157 - http://www.mckenziekateweddings.com/

SIMPLY CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS – Nancy Skipton – 206-601-6957 – http://www.simplycelebrations.com/

A BRIDE’S DREAM – Lisa Brenneman – 206-412-1190 - http://www.abridesdreamseattle.com/

Live Musicians Adam Recommends:
JAZZ UNLIMITED BAND – Duane Wright – 866-337-2111 – http://www.jazzunlimitedband.com/

ARISA HOUSTON (Harp) – 360-394-3689 – http://www.arisahouston.com/

BAGPIPE ENTERTAINMENT – Tyrone Heade – 206-285-4989 – http://www.bagpipe-entertainment.com/

ARCOBALANO STRINGS (Solo/Duo/Trio) – Nicole Williams – 253-678-8244 – http://www.arcobalenostrings.com/

JENNIFER IOVANNE (Piano) – Jennifer Iovanne – 206-384-7952 – http://www.jenniferiovanne.com/

COLIMA (Mariachi Band) – Sergio Rodriguez – 206-250-5392 – http://www.mariachi-colima.com/

JULIAN CATFORD (Guitar) – 206-546-5487 – http://www.juliancatford.com/

Officiants Adam Recommends:

NORTHWEST CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS – Annemarie Juhlian – 425-922-1325 – http://www.annemariejuhlian.com/ (Bainbridge Island)

REVEREND RAY – Ray Van Winkle – 425-742-2001 – http://www.reverendray.com/ (Edmonds)

REVEREND STEPHANIE – Stephanie Adams – 206-459-4556 – http://www.rev-staphanie-adams.com%20(issaquah/(Issaquah)

A HEAVENLY CEREMONY – Pat Stimac/Kent Buttars – 206-789-9788 – http://www.aheavenlyceremony.com/ (Seattle)

PASTOR PAT – Pat Schwab – 360-413-0604 – www.pastorpatweddings.com (Lacey)

Local Dress and Tuxedo Companies Adam Recommends:
THE WEDDING BELL – Kim Miller - 253-759-2513 – http://www.theweddingbellbride.com/ (Tacoma – Dresses and Tuxes)

PROMS & PROMISES – Betty Dietz– 425-486-8571 – http://www.promspromises.com/ (Kenmore – Dresses and Tuxes)

BROCKLINDS – Jim DeAmbrosio – 206-325-8700 - http://www.brocklinds.com/ (Seattle – Dresses and Tuxes)

THE ELEGANT BRIDE – Steve Anderson – 253-474-5675 – http://www.theelegantbride.net/ (Tacoma – Dresses Only)

ALL THAT SHIMMERS – Karen Matthews-Martin – http://www.allthatshimmers.org/ (Lakewood – Dresses Only)

FORMAL IMAGE – Dorine Cook/Marcus Jellen – 253-922-3898 (Fife – Tuxes Only)

TOP HAT FORMAL – Pat Van Haren – 253-370-3035 – http://www.tophatfw.com/ (Tacoma – Tuxes Only)

Florists Adam Recommends:

ELEMENTS IN BLOOM – Tanya Davis – 425-750-0203 – http://www.elementsinbloom.com/ (Bellevue)

JULIA’S FLORAL & GIFTS – Julia Miller – 253-922-7900 – http://www.juliasfloral.com/ (Milton)

BROWN’S FLOWERS – Theresa Wolland – 253-472-3361 – http://www.brownsflowersandgifts.com/ (Tacoma)

FLORESSENCE – Anne Bradfield – 206-286-7850 – http://www.floressencedesign.com/ (Seattle)

COUNTRYSIDE FLORAL – Patty Millage – 425-392-0999 – http://www.countrysidefloral.com/ (Issaquah)

FLORA D’AMORE – Chelsea Dudder-Cox – 425-339-2419 – http://www.stadiumflowers.com/ (Everett/Lynnwood)

TED AVERY FLORAL DESIGNS – Ted Avery – 206-387-0729 – http://www.averyfloraldesigns.com/ (Suquamish)

Caterering Companies Adam Recommends:

JONZ CATERING – David & Linda Dagley – 253-274-0443 – http://www.jonzcatering.com/ (Tacoma)

THREE CHICKS CATERING – Nems Scarim – 253-475-8333 – http://www.threechickscatering.com/ (Tacoma)

OCCASIONS CATERING – Kim Combs – 360-943-9494 - http://www.occasions-catering.com/ (Olympia)

A GRAND AFFAIRE CATERING – Monica Newby – 253-722-2204 – http://www.agrandaffaire.com/ (Tacoma)

SNUFFIN’S CATERING – Sharon Snuffin – 253-851-2900 – http://www.snuffins.com/ (Gig Harbor)

CAFÉ PACIFIC CATERING – Amy Hatcher – 253-852-0135 – http://www.cafepacific.com/ (Auburn)

FOODZ CATERING – Shelby Sewell – 206-297-9634 – http://www.foodzcatering.com/ (Seattle)

LISA DUPAR CATERING – Keysha Hughes – 425-881-3250 – http://www.duparandcompany.com/ (Redmond)

SEASONED IN SEATTLE – Andy Celli – 206-723-5596 – http://www.seasonedinseattle.com/ (Seattle)

TWELVE BASKETS CATERING – John Bagge – 425-576-1000 – http://www.twelvebasketscatering.com/ (Kirkland)

MOSAIC CATERING – Bill Pritchard – 425-221-1064 – http://www.mosaiccatering.com/ (Duvall)

CHRISTIE’S CATERING – Christie Katona – 425-271-7716 – http://www.christies-catering.com/ (Renton)

PAPRIKA CATERING - Kristi Dohring - 360-970-0689 - http://www.paprikacatering.com/

BLACK TIE ESPRESSO CATERING – Suzi Justin – 360-870-4423 – http://www.blacktieespressocatering.com/ (Olympia)

Dessert Companies Adam Recommends:

CELEBRITY CAKE STUDIO – Odette D’Aniello – 253-627–4773 - http://www.celebritycakestudio.com/ (Tacoma)

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME – Michael Jones – 425-282-0329 – http://www.cakesbycremedelacreme.com/ (Renton)

JET CITY CAKES – Paul Quinn – 206-913-2024 – http://www.jetcitycakes.com/ (Seattle)

TALLANT HOUSE – Judy Tallant – 360-863-1533 – http://www.tallanthouse.com/ (Monroe)

JEN’S DESSERTS – Jen Nurse – 425-922-9080 – http://www.jensdesserts.com/ (Seattle)

MIKE’S AMAZING CAKES – Theresa Baxter – 425-869-2992 – http://www.mikesamazingcakes.com/ (Redmond)

TROPHY CUPCAKES & PARTY – Jennifer Shea – 206-632-7020 – http://www.trophycupcakes.com/ (Seattle)

HELLO CUPCAKE – Reina Miller – 253-383-7772 – http://www.hello-cupcake.com/ (Tacoma)

PIECE OF CAKE – Dawn Kindred – 360-509-5560 (Silverdale)

Hair & Makeup Specialists Adam Recommends:

BELLATRIX STUDIO – Erin Skipley – 206-383-5933 – http://www.bellatrixstudio.com/ (Seattle)

SALON MAISON – Heidi Campbell – 425-223-3278 – http://www.salonmaison.net/ (Bothell)

SALON PERFECTION – Erin Bressler – 253-568-9549 – http://www.salonperfection.net/ (Edgewood/Puyallup)

PHOENIX RISING – Dominique Springer – 360-633-5448 (Bainbridge Island)

Photographers & Videographers Adam Recommends:

BLISSED PHOTOGRAPHY – Laura Totten – 206-409-5493 – http://www.blissedphoto.com/ (Photography/Seattle)

JOSHUA MAHAR PHOTOGRAPHY – Joshua Mahar – http://www.joshuamahar.com/ (Photography / Milton)

JENNY GG PHOTOGRAPHY – Jenny Goldberg-George – 425-830-4421 – http://www.jennyggphotography.com/ (Photography / Seattle)

LUMINA PHOTOGRAPHY – Glen Sayes – 425-355-1415 – http://www.luminaphotography.com/ (Both/Everett)

MODE WEDDINGS – Bill Cawley & Erin Wheeler – 360-705-2167 – http://www.modeweddings.com/ (Photography / Olympia)

ALANTE PHOTOGRAPHY – Loren Callahan – 206-418-6286 – http://www.alantephotography.com/ (Photography/Seattle)

VIVID IMAGES – Kim Halinen – 253-720-1564 – http://www.myvividwedding.com/ (Photography / Tacoma)

CHRIS SPRINGER PHOTOGRAPHY – Chris Springer – 253-573-1200 – http://www.chrisspringer.com/ (Photography/Tacoma)

REDBOX PICTURES – Scott Eklund – 206-971-7467 – http://www.redboxpictures.com/ (Photography / Seattle)

GABRIEL VAN WYHE PHOTOGRAPHY – Gabriel Van Wyhe – 360-485-3320 – http://www.gabrielsphotography.com/ (Photography / Tacoma)

DANI WEISS PHOTOGRAPHY – Dani Weiss – 206-760-3336 - http://www.daniweissphotography.com/ (Photography / Seattle)

DAVID WYLDE PHOTOGRAPHY – David Wylde – 206-619-8252 – http://www.davidwyldephotography.com/ (Photography/Federal Way)

MCKENNA VIDEO SERVICES – Lynette McKenna – 253-539-3438 – http://www.mckennavideo.com/ (Videography/Puyallup)

EDIT 1 MEDIA – Chris & Laura Randall – 800-719-0185 - http://www.edit1media.com/ (Videography / Seattle)

MOTION OF LIFE - Anthony Giordano - 253-777-3553 - http://www.motionoflifevideo.com/(Videography / Tacoma)

Venues Adam Recommends:

ANTHEIA BALLROOM – Erica Dusenbury – 360-563-0108 – http://www.antheiaballroom.com/213 Avenue D Snohomish, WA 98290

THORNEWOOD CASTLE – Deanna Robinson – 253-584-4393 – http://www.thornewoodcastle.com/8601 N. Thorne Lane S.W. Lakewood, WA 98498

TAZER VALLEY FARM – Tom & Crete Tazer – 360-391-1923 – http://www.tazervalleyfarm.com/7314 300th St. N.W. Stanwood, WA 98292

SANDERS MANSION – Robert Miller – 253-856-2013 – http://www.sandersmansion.com/5516 S. 277th St. Auburn, WA 98001

FARM KITCHEN – Anne Thatcher – 360-297-6615 – http://www.farmkitchen.com/24309 Port Gamble Rd. NE Poulsbo, WA 98370

CEDARBROOK LODGE – Robin VanDerveer – 206-214-4383 – http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com/18525 36th Ave. S. Seatac, WA 98188

MOON MANSION – Heidi Moon – 425-232-5551 - http://www.themoonmansion.com/44305 S.E. Edgewick Rd. North Bend, WA 98045

COLUMBIA TOWER CLUB – Don Boshears – 206-386-5183 – http://www.ourclub.com/701 5th Avenue, 75th Floor Seattle, WA 98104

NOVELTY HILL JANUIK WINERY – Emily Pollock – 425-481-5502 – http://www.noveltyhilljanuik.com/14710 Woodinville-Redmond Rd. N.E. Woodinville, WA 98072

LAKEWOLD GARDENS – Amanda Wood – 253-584-4106 – http://www.lakewoldgardens.org/12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W. Lakewood, WA 98499

TACOMA ART MUSEUM – Rachael Roberts – 253-680-9339 – http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/1701 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402

RAY’S BOATHOUSE – Amy Stevens – 206-789-6309 x216 – http://www.rays.com/6049 Seaview Ave. N.W. Seattle, WA 98107

ORTING MANOR – David & Mary Inge – 206-909-2986 – http://www.ortingmanor.com/102 Bridge St. S.E. Orting, WA 98360

BELL HARBOR CONFERENCE CENTER - Daneka Sarkies - 206-441-6666 - http://www.bellharbor.com/ 2211 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121

MAGGIANO’S – Kelly McDonald – 425-519-6490 – http://www.maggianos.com/Lincoln Square 10455 N.E. 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004

ACALIA – Shelby Sewell – 206-297-9634 – http://www.acaliaevents.com/301 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109

GENESIS FARM – Judy Wall – 253-740-6050 – http://www.genesisfarmevents.com/41925 236th Ave. S.E. Enumclaw, WA 98022

GEORGETOWN BALLROOM - Justice Beitzel - 206-763-4999 - http://www.georgetownballroom.com/

HANSEN PLACE / THE ATTIC – Autumn Gildon – 253-863-1285 – http://www.attichansen.com/823 Main Street Suite G. Sumner, WA 98390

CHINESE ROOM (TOP OF SMITH TOWER) – Peter Michaels - 206-622-3131 – http://www.chineseroom.com/506 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

Golf Courses Adam Recommends:

TROPHY LAKE GOLF & CASTING CLUB – Trista Shinnick – 360-876-8944 – http://www.trophylakegolf.com/3900 SW Lake Flora Road Port Orchard, WA 98367

FIRCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – Jackie McMasters – 253-722-1329 – http://www.fircrestgolf.com/1500 Regents Blvd. Fircrest, WA 98466

INDIAN SUMMER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – Susan Aaron – 360-923-1075 – http://www.indiansummergolf.com/5900 Troon Lane S.E. Olympia, WA 98501

MAPLE WOOD GREENS – Sara Siegfried – 425-235-5044 – http://www.maplewoodgreens.com/4050 Maple Valley Highway Renton, WA 98058

GOLF CLUB AT NEWCASTLE – TC Bailey – 425-793-4648 – http://www.newcastlegolf.com/15500 Six Penny Lane Newcastle, WA 98059

CHAMBERS BAY GOLF COURSE – Jaime Fay – 253-468-2861 – http://www.chambersbaygolf.com/6320 Grandview Dr. W. University Place, WA 98467

PLATEAU CLUB – Holly Martinez – 425-836-5105 – http://www.plateauclub.com/25625 East Plateau Drive Sammamish, WA 98074

TPC SNOQUALMIE RIDGE – Nelliena Moetului – 425-396-6024 – http://www.tpcsr.com/36005 S.E. Ridge St. Snoqualmie, WA 98065

BEAR CREEK COUNTRY CLUB – Leslie Robert – 425-883-4770 x231 – http://www.bearcreekcc.com/1200 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033

LA QUINTA INN – Jill Hassing – 253-272-2802 – http://www.laquinta.com/1425 East 27th St. Tacoma, WA 98421

INN AT GIG HARBOR – Kati Wright – 253-858-1111 ext.107 – http://www.innatgigharbor.com/3211 56th St. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – Jessica Odd / Carol Pica – 253-591-9100 – http://www.marriott.com/1515 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402

KING OSCAR – Deborah Martinez – 253-539-1153 x357 – http://www.koscar.net/8820 South Hosmer Tacoma, WA 98444

MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL – Sara Stolte – 206-382-6991 – http://www.mayflowerpark.com/405 Olive Way Seattle, WA 98101

DOUBLETREE SOUTHCENTER – Tracy Harms – 206-777-3394 – http://www.seattle.doubletree.com/16500 Southcenter Parkway Seattle, WA 98188

SEATAC MARRIOTT - Keith Anderson - 206-241-2312 - www.marriott.com/seawa 3201 S. 176th St. Seattle, WA 98188

MEDALLION HOTEL – Cheryl Price – 360-657-0504 – http://www.medallionhotel.net/16710 Smokey Point Blvd. Arlington, WA 98223

EMBASSY SUITES – Doreen Power – 425-698-6691 – http://www.seattlebellevue.embassysuites.com/3225 158th Ave. S.E. Bellevue, WA 98008

RED LION HOTEL – Sara Edlund – 360-252-0973 – http://www.redlion.com/300 Evergreen Park Drive Olympia, WA 98502

ARCTIC CLUB HOTEL – Brooke Byrne – 206-631-8045 – http://www.arcticclubhotel.com/700 3rd Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

TULALIP RESORT & CASINO – James Hillman – 360-716-6830 – http://www.tulalipresort.com/10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip, WA 98271

SEATTLE WATERFRONT MARRIOTT - Lezlie Berry - 206-443-5000 - http://www.marriott.com/seawf 2100 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121

Dance Lesson Companies Adam Recommends:

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE SCHOOL – Amy Wohleb – 253-474-2955 – http://www.washingtondancesport.com/(*ask Adam about your FREE dance lesson at any Arthur Murray location after booking Adam’s DJ Service!*)

Transportation Companies Adam Recommends:

RAREFORM LIMOUSINE – Eli Darland – 425-204-1599 – http://www.rareformlimo.com/ (Limos)

BRITISH MOTOR COACH – Tony Connors – 206-283-6600 – http://www.bmclimo.com/ (Classic Limos)

AMY’S LIMOUSINE SERVICE – Amy Barker – 206-730-7781 – http://www.amyslimo.com/ (Limos)

BUTLER TRANSPORTATION – Stuart Butler – 206-679-3158 – http://www.butlervalet.co/ (Valet/Shuttles)

STITA TAXI – Jan Curre – 206-327-3055 – http://www.stitataxi.com/ (Taxi Cabs)

Event Rental Businesses Adam Recommends:

GRAND EVENT RENTALS – Eddie or Kathy Redman – 425-462-7368 – http://www.grandrents.com/ (Bellevue)

AA PARTY RENTALS – Barb Kvapil - 253-922-9898 – http://www.aaparty.com/ (Tacoma)

ABC RENTALS – Phil Heidt - 877-939-7368 – http://www.abcrentals.com/ (Mukilteo)

TRENDY EVENTS - Crystal Davis – 253-722-2000 – http://www.trendyeventrentals.com/ (Tacoma)

PEDERSEN’S EVENT RENTALS – Julie Ralph & Kristi Covert – 206-749-5400 – http://www.pedersens.com/ (Seattle)

CHOICE LINENS – Liza Ragan – 206-728-7731 – http://www.choicelinens.com/ (Seattle)

PROP GALLERY WEST (Décor) – Greg Olsen – 206-762-6808 – http://www.propgallery.com/ (Seattle)

PJ HUMMEL & CO. (Décor) – PJ Hummel – 253-272-6605 – http://www.pjhummel.com/ (Tacoma)

Unique Vendors Adam Recommends:

PAPER PASSIONISTA (Stationary) – Gayle O’Donnell – 206-909-9567 – http://www.paperpassionista.com/

BETTA MANSIONS (Live Fish Centerpieces) - Crystal Davis – 253-722-2000 – http://www.bettamansions.com/

COAT CHECK COMPLETE (Guest Concierge) – Marni Good – 425-829-0342 – http://www.coatcheckcomplete.com/

NASH FUNG ENTERTAINMENT (Magician) – Nash Fung - 425-772-9411 – http://www.nashfung.com/

ACE OF ILLUSIONS (Magician) – Nate Jester – 206-695-2194 – http://www.aceofillusions.com/

MUGGSHOTZ (Caricatures) – Steve Hartley - 425-776-0210 – http://www.muggshotz.net/

FLIPPED OUT PRODUCTIONS (Custom Flip Books) – Josh Hershfield – 425-433-8344 – http://www.flippedoutproductions.com/

PHOTOTAINMENT (Interactive Photobooth) – Mike Abella – 253-380-2025 – http://www.pmphotobooth.com/

LUCKY LADY EVENTS (Casino Parties) – Geri Windecker – 425-272-0244 – http://www.luckyladyevents.com/

CREATIVE ICE (Ice Sculptures) – Steve & Justin Cox – 425-251-0535 – http://www.creativeice.com/

CAMERA RENTER (Digital Camera Rentals) – Jonathan Bailor – 425-891-6201 – http://www.camerarenter.com/

SENTIMENTAL PRESERVATIONS (Wedding Preservation) – Simone Perry – 253-838-1069 – http://www.sentimentalpreservation.com/

Please check out these folks' websites or contact them if you have a need for their services! And please remember Adam's DJ Service (http://www.adamsdjservice.com/) for your DJ / MC / Lighting / Audio / Video needs!

New Pricing for 2011

Yes, 2011 is here and we've restructured how we price weddings. Hopefully we've made it easier, less confusing and have a better offering with A La Carte options that include a dance floor rental and awesome lighting solutions for events!

Not only have we expande our offering, but we wanted to show more value to clients on a tight budget by offering a 5th package for clients with lower expectations of their DJ. Our pricing starts at $495 for Saturday receptions - but our packages extend up to $2795 for those who want us to be more involved with their events.

For general information about our pricing and wedding packages, please click here.

For specific pricing information for your wedding, please click here and fill out our quote form.

And as always, please feel free to check out our home page @ www.adamsdjservice.com.

Looking forward to a successful 2011!

Wedding Network USA

Today's post is simply to share links to two slideshows put together by photographer Laura Marchbanks that display pictures from last week's Wedding Network USA meeting in Seattle. This meeting was organized by one of my favorite event planners, Jenny Harding of New Chapter Weddings.

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It was a fun event and very informative, too!