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Thursday
Jan242013

Weddings in Woodinville-adverse weather policy

winter themed weddingA Winter Wonderland at Columbia Winery during Weddings in Woodinville, Photo by Azzura PhotographyWeddings in Woodinville is a winter event and therefore subject to adverse weather.  In the event of adverse weather, Weddings in Woodinville will continue to operate as scheduled unless the City of Woodinville initiates emergency road closures. Weddings in Woodinville will email all ticket holders and announce on Facebook & Twitter if this situation should occur.

Tuesday
Jan222013

Make the most of your day at Weddings in Woodinville

The tour is just days away and our vendors have been busy creating the most memorable wedding show experience for you!

Here are a few tips on how to make the most out of our show & what you can expect:

  • Check-in begins at 11:30am.  If possible, try to arrive with your entire party so that you can be transported together.
  • Dress for the Northwest!  Please plan on experiencing all the seasons during the tour.  Many of the venues have outdoor spaces decorated for you to experience the entire venue and although they all offer covering and heaters (thanks to our fantastic rental companies who know how to plan for our wet & cold weather better than anyone) it still can get cold.  Please bring a jacket, scarf and walking shoes that can hold up to the many surfaces you’ll experience between the venues that range from loose gravel to paved concrete. 
  • Transportation is designed to take you to each venue during the 4+ hour tour so there is no need to create a list of who to see as our tour is designed to give you ample time at each venue to meet & greet all the vendors. 
  • Be sure to take a program at registration.  Each venue will offer their own program that will highlight the vendors you will see at that location but the main program is a fantastic reference guide for future use that lists the 100 vendors who participated in the show.
  • Please bring your ID.  The tour is a wedding show that is also a wine tour as it features over 20 wines from Woodinville Wine Country. Redhook Brewer will also be served at Willows Lodge. Since we do serve alcohol at each location, this is a 21 or older event.  Wine will also be available to purchase at each winery if you can’t leave without getting a bottle (or 2) for later.
  • Every vendor in our show offers a product or service that directly relates to your wedding day. There are no unrelated companies.
  • Bring already printed out labels with your name, email and wedding date to hand to vendors who you would like more information on.
  • You will not be hungry after this tour!  Each venue will have a full-range of appetizers, passed bites and sweets for you to munch on.  Between the 7 venues we have over a dozen caterers sampling their savory to sweet bites.
  • Be sure to pick up your complimentary Banquet & Event Wedding Resource Guide.  This book isn’t called the “bridal bible” for nothing!
  • Parking is FREE!  There is plenty of free parking available at Woodhouse Wine Estates and Butler Valet will be on hand to help direct you to the perfect spot. 
  • Budget your time at each venue, as all transportation will return to Woodhouse Wine Estates by 5pm when the show is over if you've visited all 7 venues are not.  We suggest leaving yourself around 30 minutes at each venue to allow plenty of time to see each location.

 

Sunday
Jan202013

Vendor costs, a tricky question to answer

This entry was originally posted back in April, but as this is the most frequently asked question of our vendors, we thought it would be good to repost.

“How much do you cost?” 

It’s a question that’s frequently asked, but tricky to answer.

With bottom lines on the mind, brides are eager to request on the spot quotes for our planning services. Unfortunately, pricing out your unique event is not that cut and dry. Brides – here are a few pointers to keep in mind when “shopping around.”

Photo from Package Perfect BlogFirst, bridal shows like Weddings in Woodinville are not the ideal setting for a quick quote. Instead, these events are created to immerse you in the wedding world and introduce you to excellent vendor sources for products and services. While some vendors – like transportation providers or makeup artists – can give you a direct quote upon meeting, when investing in a wedding planner, capture the contact info of your favorites and follow up with them after the show. It’s this post-show one-on-one time that enables your planner to grow a deeper understanding of your wedding and form a more accurate, personalized quote.

As the foundation for your quote, planners request your day, date, time, guest & wedding party number, ceremony & reception location and your ideal, total budget. Here in the Northwest, Saturdays in June through August are considered prime dates in high demand. Friday and Sunday weddings may incur lower rates, but discounts vary by consultant or may be dependent on other factors. Your ceremony & reception’s location are also hugely significant to the quoting process. For example, a destination wedding on Maui or Washington’s San Juan Islands would require higher vendor and consultant travel costs than a winery wedding in Woodinville. The venue itself may even present challenging working conditions – think: a remote cliff-side ceremony vs. a resort ballroom reception.

Lead-time is another element to consider.  Ideally, consultants welcome 10 - 12 months for proper planning. For a wedding with production beginning 3 - 4 months prior, additional manpower is often necessary and may drive costs up.  That being said, if the wedding is fully planned and a bride chooses a Week-of Wedding Coordinator to implement and execute plans, consultants will sometimes reduce costs if your chosen date is still available.  

How Much Do You Cost? Written by Jacky Grotle of Event Success.  

At Event Success, we offer a range for both Full Planning and Week-of Wedding Coordination pricing, though we still rely on one-on-one time with our brides to determine their unique, precise needs and costs in the process of realizing their dream wedding. 

Wednesday
Jan162013

Finding the right Wedding Planner

wedding plannersFind the right planner for your wedding. Photo by Alante PhotographyHiring a coordinator is no longer a luxury…but essential for couples planning any type of wedding celebration. While you relish in the moment with each other, your friends and family… your wedding planner is there to handle every detail ensuring you’re day goes wonderfully smooth.  A coordinator can help you negotiate contracts, offer you exclusive discounts and invaluable advice, and help you build that perfect team of vendors that match your style, needs and budget.  Not only do you want a wedding planner who understands your vision and is able to make it a reality, but also one who adapts well with various personality types and can diffuse stressful circumstances that might arise.

So how do you find your dream planner?

Personal referrals are often invaluable.  If a friend or co-worker was recently married, ask them who they used and what they thought about their experience.  Were they happy with their overall experience? Did the coordinator offer sound advice and guidance? Did their rates match their level of services provided? 

Many venues and wedding professionals have a list of preferred vendors. They want to effectively provide their best product or service so they’re going to recommend those planners that are the most flexible and professional to partner with.

Use your local wedding resource guide, wedding shows and bridal magazines to gather your list of potential planners to interview.  Whether you found the planner through a friend, a preferred list, or a magazine, always interview them.  Most coordinators offer a complimentary consultation so you can get to know them, their style, their level of experience and how they can help you. Your coordinator can often act as your confidant, designer, liaison, organizer, scheduler, and so much more so make sure there is a good connection between you. 

Lastly, remember wedding planning can be FUN!  You’re only going to do this once so choose someone that will inspire a fun experience for you!

Finding the Right Wedding Planner was written by guest blogger Jenny Harding – Owner/Coordinator with New Chapter Weddings

Monday
Jan142013

Are you following us on Pinterest yet? 

wedding Pinterest boards

Are you as in love with the 2013 Weddings in Woodinville venue themes as are?  If you love seeing these “teaser” inspiration boards but want more, follow some our planners theme boards on Pinterest and get even more Glamping and Industrial Romance genius.

Blushing Baroque at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery by Taylor’d Events by Jennifer
NW Glamping at Matthews Estate by Shindig Events
Rustic Ambiance with Contemporary Style at DeLille Cellars by Event Success
Emerald Gardens at Willows Lodge by A New Chapter
Amor Alegre-Joyous Love At JM Cellars by MG Davis Events
 Industrial Romance at Woodhouse Wine Estates by All A Flutter
The Four Seasons at Columbia Winery by Chambers and Company 

 

Check out our other vendors who are Pinning too!

Butler Seattle-Valet, Transportation & Tours
Seattle Bride
Vintage Ambiance
Heathorignal
Lisa Dupar Catering
Glassybaby
Fena Flowers
Laineemeg Bridal
Moonie Icy Tunes
Melanie Benson Floral
Ravishing Radish
Lola Floral
Creative Coverings
Tom Douglas 
Midori Ribbon
Salon Maison