Wet noses and sloppy kisses from your four-legged BFF – Amelia Soper Photography’s 4 Paw Discount

Our “friendtographer” Amy, of Amelia Soper Photography, has a couple passions we share with her… weddings and pets!  This amazing photographer is all about fun, FOMO (what is FOMO you ask?  You’ll have to check out her website to find out), and friendships, the four-legged kind and two.  That being said, Amy offers a discount to her happy couples when they include their pets in their wedding or engagement photography session. 

Meet Amy at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery on Sunday, January 25, 2015 during Weddings in Woodinville and be sure to ask for more details about her “4 Paw Discount”.

Tail wagging to see some of her furriest clients in action?  Follow Amelia Soper Photography's blog.

Weddings in Woodinville - tips for the tour

We are so excited! The tour is this Sunday and we can not wait for you to come Eat. Drink. and Plan Your Wedding! with us.  

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

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. 

Check-in begins at 11:30am.  If possible, try to arrive with your entire party so that you can be transported together. Look for the white tent in the Woodhouse Wine Estates parking lot (15500 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072).

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. 

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 beer and BevMo! champange will also be served at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery. The show is recommended for adults only, however guests under age 21 are welcome to attend with your party. A wristband will be provided at registration to identify you as a guest of Weddings in Woodinville. Wristbands and valid ID are required to participate in the complimentary wine tasting offered at each location.

Be sure to take a program and your complimentary custom canvas tote bag 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 vendors who are participating in the show. Be sure that at least one of you in your party grabs a tote bag as you'll need something to collect all the swag you will be given during the tour!

Be sure to pick up your complimentary Wedding Resource Guides from Weddings in Woodinville's Media Sponsors BanquetEvent.com and Seattle Bride.  

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. Transportation will loop continuously in a pre-determined order, allowing you to visit all seven venues for as long as you like.

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. Weddings in Woodinville does not sell or distribute your contact information to anyone.

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.

Budget your time at each venue, as all transportation will return to Registration Parking by 5pm when the show is over if you've visited all venues are not.  We suggest leaving yourself around 30 minutes at each venue to allow plenty of time to see each location. To exit the tour and return to your vehicle at any time please notify the next driver or transportation representative and they will return you to registration. Vehicles will not deviate from the route to make special requested stops other than returning guests to registration by request. Please note general parking is limited or unavailable at many venues and utilizing tour transportation is mandatory unless prior arrangements have been made. 

"Like" Us. If you haven’t yet done so, be sure to “like” us on Facebook and follow our blog for the most current news and opportunities from vendors you saw during the tour. We will continue to share special offers and fabulous wedding tips straight from the professionals year-round. 

Included in the cost of your ticket is wine, food, and transportation, however, additional wine will be available to purchase at each winery if you can’t leave without getting a bottle (or 2) for later.  San Juan Cigars (whom will be displaying at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery) will also be selling their handmade cigars during the tour for you to enjoy over that bottle of wine later that night as you discuss whom you'll be contacting the next day for services for your wedding.

Weddings in Woodinville under-age guest policy

Laura Marchbanks PhotographyWeddings in Woodinville is a one-of-a-kind boutique wedding show created as a “wine tasting tour” for engaged couples and their families and friends. Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at every stop are included as part of your ticket purchase.

The show is recommended for adults only, however guests under age 21 are welcome to attend with your party. Ticket holders will be asked for ID at registration and will be issued a wristband before embarking on the tour. Underage guests will be issued a different color wristband and every venue will be checking wristbands. Bartenders may also ask for ID at any time so please keep your ID handy while on the tour. We do not offer discounts for underage guests. 

Small children and babies are not recommended for this event. Vehicles providing transportation between venues are not equipped for children as per the Washington State Child Restraint Law. You may provide your own transportation between venues; however, please note guest parking is limited at some of the venues during the show.

Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.  

If you have further questions, contact us at info@weddingsinwoodinville.com and we look forward to seeing at the show!

Weddings in Woodinville Q&A 101

Dana Pleasant PhotographyThinking about attending Weddings in Woodinville and curious about what is included in the price of the ticket and what you can expect during the tour?

Here's the scoop:

1. What does the ticket cover? 
   The cost of the ticket does include samplings from the 14 catering & dessert companies, wine tastings at each venue, luxury transportation, a custom canvas swag bag & wine key, and countless other swag to be collected throughout the tour from our vendors.    
2. Can we bring our camera to take photographs to document ideas or decorations we like?
   We encourage you to take photos during the tour!  In fact, we'd love it if you joined in on the conversation happening on Instagram, Facebook and other social media outlets by using our hashtag #WiW2015.
3. Is there a discount code for tickets for the tour?  
   There is a discount for groups of 5 or more people, use the password "5ormore".  
4. Are any promotional discounts that occur during the tour? 
   Historically, many of our vendors have offered special Weddings in Woodinville discounts for their services but you'll have to join us day of to find out what promotions this years vendors are offering.  
5. Who do I contact about availability, prices and scheduling tours for a venue I'm interested in? 
   You will need to contact the wineries and venues directly for assistance on availability, prices and scheduling tours.  You can link to them directly from our website at  weddingsinwoodinville.com through the "Partners" tab or by clicking on the individual 2015 Tour Site on the left-hand side of the homepage.  
6. Can my bridesmaid, whose not yet 21, attend the tour? 
   The show is recommended for adults only, however guests under age 21 are welcome to attend with your party. Ticket holders will be asked for ID at registration and will be issued a wristband before embarking on the tour. Underage guests will be issued a different color wristband and every venue will be checking wristbands. Bartenders may also ask for ID at any time so please keep your ID handy while on the tour. We do not offer discounts for underage guests.
7. Are young children welcome to attend the tour? 
   Small children and babies are not recommended for this event. Vehicles providing transportation between venues are not equipped for children as per the Washington State Child Restraint Law. You may provide your own transportation between venues; however, please note guest parking is limited at some of the venues during the show.
8. Will there be day-of tickets available to purchase? 
   For the past 5 years, this tour has sold out prior to the show date and although every accommodation will be made to assist guests who did not pre-purchase tickets, no guarantee can be made.
9. Does Weddings in Woodinville give out or sell my contact information and email address? 
   Weddings in Woodinville does not provide any contact information for direct mailings for tour attendees to any vendors.
10. Will I be able to purchase wine during the tour? 
    Yes! In fact, we encourage you to purchase a bottle or two of some of your favorite samples from the day. Additionally, San Juan Cigars (whom will be displaying at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery) will also be selling their handmade cigars.
    
    Additional questions?  Contact us at info@weddingsinwoodinville.com. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.  

"Warmth" at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery during Weddings in Woodinville 2015

Only 2 venue themes are left to be announced and today's theme is sure to fervor you!  Weddings in Woodinville is excited to introduce Novelty Hill-Januik Winery's 2015 theme presented by Jenifer Taylor, owner and wedding planner at the Taylor'd Events Group, “Warmth”.

"Warmth - Metallic are still huge in weddings and copper is now making a huge statement!  This year’s inspiration for Novelty Hill-Januik Winery is the warmth of copper.  Copper brings sophistication and rustic charm to any design.   I am mixing both with my design for Weddings in Woodinville.  You will see the sophistication and lush floral as well as rustic charm with succulents mixed in.  Light pink and the 2015 Pantone Color of the year Marsala brings out the warmth even more."   

Meet Jen and the Taylor'd Events Group and their vendors at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery on 
Sunday, January 25th, 2015, 
during Weddings in Woodinville.  

For a full-list of participating vendors and to purchase tickets visit www.weddingsinwoodinville.com.