Russell's Barn and Vendors

Russell Lowell first gained recognition as half of the superteam behind Lowell-Hunt Catering. Today, Russell dean Lowell Catering’s philosophy on food is simple done well and he ensures that every event features extraordinary food, professionalism, and polished service. Russell creates unique menus for every event using fresh and local ingredients that are perfect for all occasions, ranging from an intimate engagement party to an extravagant wedding weekend.

Russell’s Barn offers more than 4,000 square feet of private space to host your event. Featuring beautiful cathedral ceilings, clear grain cedar wallboards, the refinished original fir floor, and the original beam structure, you can host up to 300 guests in the 1928 refurbished barn. The beautiful space can be transformed for a beautiful formal affair or dressed down for something more casual.

Creative Image Photography is a team of two photographers who understand that choosing who will photograph your wedding is a stressful process that requires a lot of trust. Daphne and Craig describe themselves as different from other photographers - they don't have a formula or list for every wedding. Instead, Daphne and Craig meet with you and get to know you and your wants and needs for your special day.

Creative Image Photography’s unique style is a blend of traditional photography where they capture you and your family, photojournalistic photography where they capture special candid moments and artistic photography where they capture you as a couple in fun and creative poses that you will love!

Creative Image Photography has the experience, attitude and imagination to make sure that your memories live on in photography. They’ll make sure your wedding story is as vivid, real and special as the day itself!

Matthews strives to produce wines that show the incredible diversity of Washington State. From our classic Cabernet Sauvignon driven reds, to our revered Sauvignon Blanc.

Columbia Valley Claret

The Claret for Matthews has always filled the traditional role of a second selection wine in a winery with a flagship blend. The Claret is traditionally focused more on elegance than on structure, like the Red Wine. The Claret has always been a tremendous value for our customers. Showing clean ripe fruit and a much more modest oak program, the Matthews Claret leads a segment of value driven every day wines.

Columbia Valley Red Wine

Every winery has a flagship wine, and at Matthews this is it. Made almost always of the five traditional Bordeaux varietals, the Red Wine has consistently been the insiders standard for Cabernet Sauvignon based blends in Washington. The goal has always been to produce the best possible wine in every vintage, believing that the blend will always create the most complete wine. There have been vintages in which the Red Wine didn't exist- only because those vintages did not meet our rigorous standards.

Dusted Valley was founded on the notion that when family pulls together the American Dream can turn into a living reality.  They describe themselves as a proud bunch of farm-raised Wisconsin Cheese-Heads.  And what goes well with cheese??? It's all about the wine.

Dusted Valley came about after many inspiring experiences with wine, wonderful food, and of course incredible friends and family. When Chad and Corey decided to begin making wine, they pledged to do it right and thus began the quest for the best fruit and vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and beyond. The families moved to Walla Walla in 2003, and today the family is producing some spectacular wines from its 4,000 case operation.  They have become vineyard focused and farm nearly 100 acres of vineyard in Walla Walla.  In addition, they have begun a unique barrel project with the use of extra-tight-grained Wisconsin Oak harvested from lands they grew up around!

Destiny Wedding DJ prides themselves on having experienced and professional DJs. They understand that each event is unique and as such, match their clients with the appropriate DJ for them. Each of their clients has the opportunity to meet with their DJ’s face to face before your event, making sure that it’s the right fit. When nothing but the best will do, choose Destiny!

Kevin Bradford has an exquisite vision for event and floral design. His unique background in interiors combined with his experience as a caterer give him an exclusive perspective that he shares with his clients. Every detail for every event Kevin takes on is attended to with focus and beautiful artistry. His combinations and color palettes are original and breathtaking, from deep plums with chocolate to icy pink, reds and cocoa.

His florals are texturally perfect and range from simple elegant to rich brocades that might include the velvety softness of cockscomb combined with the dutch crispness of perfect miniature calla lilies, rich roses and dinner plate dahlias. Finish that off with dripping hops, amaranth and pomegranates, figs or clusters of grapes and you can imagine the lushness.

Kevin has an inventory of linens and silks for draping as well as gorgeous iron stands, Russian Candelabra, market umbrellas in an assortment of colors and hurricane lamps in various sizes. He can create a dramatic chuppah that will make your guests swoon as they walk into the room. His personal touch goes into every event. He hand decorates the cakes, ties gorgeous silk ribbons on bouquets, pins on the boutonnieres. His installation is seamless and flawless.

International master ice sculptor Steve Cox brings over 20 years of experience to every handcrafted sculpture. From tabletop pieces to an 18-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower, Steve's created memorable sculptures both large and small. His work has been featured at personal events along with large corporate functions, with a client roster that includes the Four Seasons Hotel, Microsoft, the Space Needle, the Seattle Yacht Club, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. By blending new technology and hand-craftsmanship, Creative Ice can create the perfect centerpiece for your event!

Since 2000, Luly Yang has been celebrated for her elegant and timeless bridal gowns and evening ensembles for ladies and gentlemen created with the most luxurious silks and the finest fabrics. She has been voted Seattle’s Best Dress Designer for consecutive years by Seattle Bride magazine.

Art and Life have been inseparable for Luly Yang. Her passion for designed married with her knowledge of the human form gives birth to her perfect creations, “I love to sculpt clothing around the organic shapes of the body and see it come alive in movement, creating the ideal balance between form and function.”

Each Luly Yang Consultant is trained in the fundamentals of Luly Style; a process that teaches the Vision – Art – Passion of her design work. In addition to the couture experience, Luly Yang also offers ready-to-wear designer cocktail and evening dresses, day into night fashion and resort pieces. “While we excel in Couture, our ready-to-wear fashions are timeless pieces that are perfect for any wardrobe.” Her red carpet and classic shoe collections, and wide spread selection of jewelry masterpieces will adorn and delight.

Merchant’s Paper & Design is more than just your local stationer. They are your personal, custom designers--that happen to LOVE paper! One thing is for sure - your invitation will be a keepsake, a little time capsule reminding you of one of the best days of your life. Merchant’s Paper & Design can help you provide a consistent theme for all the components from start to finish. They will take all the specifics--the bride, the groom, the family, the venue AND the budget into consideration and make you an invitation that fits you and your day perfectly.

Since 1995, Executive Pastry Chef and Owner Mike McCarey has been proud to offer creations that are completely custom. Anything is possible within the limits of gravity and physics. Whether it’s a simple 6-inch round, a tastefully subtle or extravagantly elegant wedding cake, or a corporations event to serve 5000, we will take your fantasy and turn it into a tangible reality.

Mike and his team will transform your design into a culinary treat with an unlimited choice of the highest quality, all natural fillings and flavors. The process is complete when, as the saying goes, “you have your cake and eat it too”!

As a long-time student and collector of umbrellas, Seattle's Jodell Egbert's vintage collections were the nucleus around which she began Bella Umbrella. Her venture is now the largest source of vintage and vintage styled umbrellas in the world.

As a soon to be bride and floral designer, Jodell wanted to do something distinctive instead of renting a traditional white tent for her outdoor wedding ceremony. She procured 75 vintage umbrellas for her guests in the event there were showers on her wedding day. Each guest would be offered a beautiful umbrella from the 1920' s-1940. Later the umbrellas would create a brilliant backdrop to the happy day. It was the beginning of a beautiful marriage in more ways than one. Continuing to collect umbrellas, Jodell launched the Bella Umbrella website in 2001.

Her personal collection of 100 vintage umbrellas was now available for rent to brides all over the world. Since then Jodell has designed and developed two unique umbrella collections; Vintage Bella and Signature Bella as well as inventing and patenting the Bixi; an adaptor that quickly converts a Signature Bella umbrella handle into a stunning bouquet holder.

The Country Inn & Suites Bothell hotel is truly a home away from home, an ideal home base for your Seattle vacation. Our full-service Bothell hotel is located in the Technology Corridor at the intersection of Interstate 405 and 195th St (exit 24). The Country Inn Hotel Bothell is also only 15 miles from Downtown Seattle and is close to the wineries in Woodinville. This Country Inn & Suites features spacious accommodations, excellent amenities, and top-notch service.

The Residence Inn Seattle Northeast Bothell Hotel is an all-suite upscale hotel that provides overnight hotel reservations in the Seattle Washington area. Conveniently located 12 miles NE of Seattle and 21 miles from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), our hotel location provides easy access to all Northeast Seattle Washington offers. North Creek Parkway Business Center is in our backyard and Eastside Technology Center is just 3 miles away.

Our Residence Inn by Marriott® Seattle Northeast Bothell hotel is the perfect place to stay while visiting attractions like the Molbaks, Redhook Ale Brewery, and Woodinville Wine Country. Business travelers will find they are close to many business parks such as Canyon Park, North Creek Parkway and Eastside Technology Center.

Novelty Hill/Januik Winery & Vendors

Novelty Hill • Januik Winery

Novelty Hill • Januik Winery – is two wineries under one winemaker, Mike Januik.  He is known as “Master of Merlot” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and was at Ste Michelle for many years and left that to start his own winery in 1999.  So I was very excited to see the winery open and then to find out they were going to open it up for weddings, I was thrilled.  In 2008 both the AIA and the International Interior Design Association honored the winery’s interior architecture with prestigious awards.  As you see in the pictures it is a contemporary/modern space.

Here is what they say about themselves – “Novelty Hill • Januik Winery is an ideal location for a contemporary, intimate wedding celebration. From casual to elegant, our staff specializes in creating rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions that reflect the unique personality of each bride and groom.”

The food is another unforgettable experience, Chef Dan Koommoo is dedicated to fresh cuisine from sustainable resources, including organic fruits and vegetables from nearby Oxbow Farm, designed to complement Novelty Hill’s and Januik’s award-winning wines.  The menus are changed seasonally to reflect what is available and custom menus are available for your special day.  Speaking with experience this is the case, the staff truly loves to see the couple have an unforgettable experience and become a part of the Novelty Hill • Januik Winery family.

They are open daily from 11am to 5pm for wine tasting and on the weekends they do have brick oven working overtime with fabulous homemade pizzas.  So stop by for a glass of wine or two and a pizza and take a look around.  If it is nice outside the bocce balls will be ready.

Taylor’d Events by Jennifer

At Taylor’d Events by Jennifer we offer services that can help any bride.

Planning your wedding but would like some guidance? Take our “Be a Better Bride” class.  Would like to talk to a Professional Wedding Consultant one on one? Let’s meet for a couple of hours and talk about your concerns or let us help with your vendor selection or timeline creation. And make you an “Organized Bride”. Have family out of town and tired of answering their questions on etiquette? Subscribe to our “Wedding Information Desk” and let us help you!  Do you need a planner to be there on the day of your wedding or full service planning?  Call us and we will “taylor” something for  you!

I have worked in the wedding industry since 2005, when I opened Taylor’d Events by Jennifer. I have orchestrated numerous weddings and events, in various sizes and complexities. Over the years I’ve met many brides, who, despite having different budgets, traditions and backgrounds, all really want the same thing: to have a wedding to remember and have fun planning it.

It’s wonderful to be able to pass along tips and expertise and watch what brides create with the information. And at the same time, I enjoy being part of the big day and ensuring things go as smoothly as possible.

I have been helping brides with my organizational skills, humor and lots of coffee; I’m looking forward to working with you to “Taylor” your event.

Elements in Bloom

It's the elements that bring flowers to life... color palette, texture, depth and design.

Elements in Bloom specializes in custom floral designs for Seattle and the surrounding areas. We do everything from weddings - large or small, dinner parties, corporate events, business decor and so on. We also work with local rental and decor companies to enhance your event with more than just flowers.

We believe that just as each client is unique, so are their decor needs.  It is important to listen to our clients to ensure we gather a clear understanding of their style and personality in order to incorporate their individuality into our designs. We expect to exceed your expectations!

We understand every client has a budget and we do our best to work within that budget without sharply reducing your requests. However, we do have a $1000 minimum order on Saturdays from June - September.*

Tanya Stone Davis is owner and lead designer for Elements in Bloom. She has been working in the floral industry since 1999. Her passion for flowers and design are constant inspiration to create incredible designs for your special event. Clients praise her for professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility and vision of the perfect event .

Elements in Bloom most recently was accredited 2nd place in The Best of Western Washington's 2008 - Wedding Floral category.

Elements in Bloom comes highly recommended by many local vendors, please visit our links page to see our recommended vendors.

Choice Linens

Choice Linens specializes in elegant and sophisticated rental table linens for any occasion. If you are planning an event that you want to be exquisite and refined down to every last detail, there's nothing like beautiful table linens to round out those details.

We have been in business since 1992 and proudly call Seattle home.

Chic Celebration

Melissa Morgan, owner and lead designer of Chic Celebrations, has been one of the preeminent decorators for some of the Northwest biggest and most spectacular events. She has worked in all of the areas premier venues and event facilities and has a client list that includes major corporations, celebrities and leading community members.

An award winning artist and designer, Melissa’s flare for the dramatic and cutting edge style is combined with her ability to understand the client’s wishes and exceed their expectations. Each client and each event is the most important one as she brings a vision to life and makes a dream come true.

The talented and experienced team of designers and project managers at Chic draw on their backgrounds in residential and commercial architecture, interior and graphic design, event coordination, construction management, marketing and business administration to create the once in a life time experiences that Chic Celebrations is known for.

Azzura Photography

Through our innovative Illustrative style of photography, Azzura Photography will thrill, captivate, and move you with the artistic images we create.

From the sumptuous touch of our European Leather Albums to the experience of viewing your wedding images at your private Premier Showing, you will be embraced by our attention to detail and commitment to excellence. By focusing on your unique style and personality, Azzura Photography captures the essence and detail, laughter and tears, family and friends... the qualities that make your Wedding Day priceless!

We are two photographers in love - with each other, with life, and with photography. When we met five years ago, we began the journey to creating Azzura Photography. Our vision was simple: create a small, home-based studio dedicated to producing the most breath-taking images imaginable. Every day we live our dream, and we are infinitely grateful to the many couples who have trusted us with their most special day.

JW Desserts

John Auburn is the owner of J.W. Desserts, located on Whidbey Island in Washington State's Puget Sound. Now that his kids are in school full time he has opened his retail location at Ken`s Korner Shopping Center in Clinton. John has been a professional cake artist since 1992 and truely loves what he does.

Prior to starting J.W.Desserts he owned "John & Mike's Amazing Cakes" in Redmond, WA, now owned by Mike McCarey. There he was contracted to do many sculpted cakes for high profile events including the 1996 Presidential Debates, the 1997-98 Academy Awards, the 1996 Golden Globes, the 1996 World Series and 1998 Superbowl.

John's wedding cakes have been published in "Modern Bride" and "Brides" magazines as well as in such books as "Weddings For Dummies" and "Sweet Sensations" by Marie Goldstein.

John has lived on Whidbey Island since 1982 and decided to slow down in 1998 in order to be a bigger influence with his children and provide the Island with a high quality product.

John Auburn is honored that people choose him again and again to make cakes for their important celebrations. At JW Desserts, you will get great customer service, reasonable prices, a fabulous cake, and a warm personality to deal with!

Uncommon Invites

Cherie Ronning spent 28 years planning some of Portland, Oregon's grandest weddings and special events. She estimates she has put on more than 800 shindigs.

Her appreciation of beautiful papers, embellishments and font styles created a new chapter for her business. Uncommon Invites was created to focus on creating invitations and other related wedding printing not available in the market place. With Uncommon Invites she has created a feeling for her customers - that every event is special!

Cherie is very active in the industry. She is the past Oregon State Coordinator for the Association of Bridal Consultants, an international association focusing on excellence in the wedding and event industry. We are proud to announce that Cherie won the prestigious 2008 Dorothy Penner Award, presented annually by ABC. This honor is presented to those who have shown Passion and Excellence to the Wedding Industry.

In 2009 she has founded and is the Executive Director of Wedding Network USA, and 501-6-c non-profit association for wedding industry business owners. This association focuses on education and networking for both business owners and students coming into the field.

Seattle Parties

DJ Leslie [Owner] started out in College Radio on Cape Cod while she was in her early teens. By age 16 she was spinning for the dance club scene in Boston and Manhattan including the famed Studio 54 (post-disco). Upon moving to Seattle in 1996, her company was promoting big band swing - booking bands, DJs and dance performers all over the Northwest including Vancouver, B.C. Leslie hosted music programs on BET, and was featured on numerous news & entertainment programs for CBC/Canada, KIRO, KOMO, FOX, and King 5. Featured articles written about DJ Leslie appeared in The Seattle P-I, Seattle Times, Vancouver Sun, Reno and Alaska Air in-flight magazines and Seattle Magazine. She is available for global travel as an entertainment consultant /planner for events and weddings.

All About Weddings & Celebrations

All About Weddings & Celebrations founder, Gayle O'Donnell, has spent almost three decades in the wedding and events industry, first as a professional bridal consultant and most recently focusing on all the elements that make All About Weddings & Celebrations THE destination for brides-to-be and those planning other life occasions.

Gayle's expertise in invitations and stationery has earned her positions as a delegate to the National Stationery Show in New York, and on the editorial advisory board of Stationery Trends magazine.

All About Weddings & Celebrations has been winner of the Best of Seattle Bride Award for Creative Favors 7 years in a row, from 2003 - 2009, and winner for Wedding Accessories 2006 - 2009. IN 2009 the store received another award for Best Wedding Supplies.