Meet the Fun Travel Chick

Wedding planning doesn't stop after you're waved goodbye from the get-away car. After the cake has been cut and the last dance waltzed, it's time to sit back and relax on your honeymoon! Much like a wedding planner is a necessity, a travel agent will also insure that your honeymoon is perfect.

This year, Weddings in Woodinville is excited to introduce a new category to our wedding vendor line-up and that is a travel agency.  We are happy to introduce you to "The Travel Chick", Pam Taylor, Travel Consultant at Anywhere But Here Travel, Inc. Pam specializes in distinctive destination weddings.  

The following is a guest blog from The Travel Chick about how she got into the travel business.

I’m so happy that you’re here.  Travel has always been a huge part of my life and something I love to do.  I had a pretty good idea that I was destined to work in the travel industry at a young age.  As a child I enjoyed family vacations, usually involving somewhere tropical.  Coming from Seattle where we see our fair share of rain and rocky beaches, I enjoyed the bright sun, white sandy beaches, and the turquoise water.

I ventured out on my first solo journey when I was 21 years old, choosing the tropical (big surprise, I know) island of Martinique in the Caribbean.  I selected Club Med, a very popular all-inclusive back in the day.  This was way back when the rooms were bungalows, had no locks on the doors, and you used plastic pop-it beads to “pay” for your drinks.  It really was a footloose and fancy-free vacation.  To say that it was everything I thought it would be and more is an understatement.  I felt a certain level of freedom that I hadn’t experienced before and observed the same in other people that I met.  I knew that whatever “that” feeling was I wanted more of it, and I wanted to be able to help others feel the same thing.  I left Martinique a changed girl!

Upon returning back to Seattle, I wanted to keep those memories alive and what better way to do that?  Become a travel agent!  Within two weeks I had landed my first gig as a travel agent and began helping other people plan their dream vacations.  And the rest is history.  One of the joys of being a travel agent is to live vicariously through my clients’ travels.

So, I say…  “To travel is to dream….Let’s explore this amazing world together.”

Your Fun Travel Chick

Pam  xo

Follow more of Pam's adventures:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/funtravelchick

Twitter: @funtravelchick

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/funtravelchick/  

Instagram: https://instagram.com/funtravelchick/ 

Meet Pam at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery during the 2016 Weddings in Woodinville tour. Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets.

Mint-to-be: Styled Mint & Gold Wedding Shoot

Check out Weddings in Woodinville's 2016 guest planner, Tamara Nicole of Simply by Tamara Nicole, sweet Mint & Gold styled wedding shoot held at The Hollywood Schoolhouse. Her inspirational styling is filled with tutus, glitter gold rimmed cocktails, romantic blooms and timeless vintage decor perfect not only for your wedding day, but bridal shower, birthday or anniversary party.  

Vendor Credits: Photography: La Luz Photography / Flowers: Florarama Modern Design / Event Design & Event Planning: Simply by Tamara Nicole / Hair & Makeup: Yessie Makeup Artistry / Venue: Hollywood Schoolhouse / Invitations: The Knot and Feather / Shoes: Steve Madden / Dresses: Luly Yang Couture / Rentals: Vintage Ambiance / Cakes: Honey Crumb Cake Studio, Kelli’s Creations / Cake Pops: Kelli’s Creations / Cupcakes: Spirit Cupcakes / Flower Girl Dress: Little Dreamers Tutu / Dessert Table Prints:BUTTER Design Lab / Jewelry: Forever 21

Want even more of inspiration on creating a stylish big day? Pick up or download a copy of Wedding Flowers & Accessories Magazine for more of Tamara's advice on styling.

See more of Simply by Tamara Nicole's "Mint & Gold Wedding Ideas" on 100 Layer Cake and don't miss your opportunity to meet with her (and featured vendors on the shoot and in the tour Vintage Ambiance and The Hollywood Schoolhouse) Sunday, January 31st during the Weddings in Woodinville tour and see what new wedding inspiration she has to share. Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets or weddingsinwoodinville.com.

Meet Jean-Marcus Strole Photography, Weddings in Woodinville 2016 Roaming Photographer

Say "Wedding"!

Meet Jean-Marcus Strole Photography, our roaming 2016 Weddings in Woodinville photographer, at the registration tent and see him throughout the tour catching you during the day. Jean-Marcus Strole provides true photojournalistic wedding photography that will remain as timeless as your wedding memories should be. Never being one to follow the trends in photography & never limiting you to an hourly time frame. 

AND he is offering any couple that attends our tour a $100 off an engagement shoot OR a free 1 hour engagement shoot if they hire him for their wedding-just mention that they were guests at Weddings in Woodinville!  This offer is only good till February 29, 2016. 

Check out more of Jean-Marcus Strole Photography

jean-marcus.com    Website

facebook.com/jeanmarcusphoto Fanpage

pinterest.com/jeanmarcusphoto Pinterest

instagram.com/jeanmarcusphoto Instagram

youtube.com/jeanmarcusphoto YouTube
linkedin.com/in/jeanmarcusphoto LinkedIn

NW Elegance at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery at Weddings in Woodinville 2016

Experience NW Elegance at Novelty Hill-Januik Winery during the Weddings in Woodinville tour, it's the next theme to be announced for this years tour. Coordinated by Jennifer and her team at Taylor'd Events Group and showcasing Floressence, Wave Link Music, Pedersen's Event Rentals, Jake Holt Photography, Midori Bakery, Perfect Press, Little Squirrel Bakery, T. Anthony Jewelers, McMenamins Anderson School, I Do Bridal, Drunken Pixel, Boom Boom Glow, I Do Bridal, Golf to Go, Hot to Globe Trot, Fun Travel Chick, Butler Seattle, & BevMo!

 

Bringing nature indoors has been our dream since we saw Prince William marry Kate Middleton, and is this year’s inspiration for Novelty Hill-Januik Winery. The warmth of wood, the elegance of black and white, and the lushness of greenery all come together in Northwest Modern Elegance. Modern pieces will showcase the clean, contemporary lines of the winery and add a twist to the black tie affair.

Meet the Taylor'd Events Group and all of Novelty Hill-Januik Winery's participating vendors on Sunday, January 31st, 2016, during Weddings in Woodinville.  For a full-list of participating vendors and to purchase tickets visit www.weddingsinwoodinville.com.

Try then Buy Fox's Seattle Jewelry at Weddings in Woodinville

Looking for another reason why Weddings in Woodinville is the wedding show for you? During our tour there's not just bling to admire - there's bling to try on and then bring home with you - the same day.

Join us Sunday, January 31, 2016 and meet Fox's Seattle, one of four jewelers on the 2016 tour. Fox's Seattle will be displaying at Willows Lodge the day of the tour or visit them at our new location in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on 4^th and University or at www.foxsseattle.com.

A few words from Fox's Seattle: "We are so looking forward to showcasing our amazing collections of jewelry at the Weddings in Woodinville event. From traditional to alternative bridal pieces including Mikimoto and Todd Reed we have something for every bride. We will be showcasing an array of wedding bands, amazing one of a kind pieces for the bride on her special day and great gift giving items for your wedding party. All the pieces that we bring will be available for purchase at the Weddings in Woodinville event."

Purchase tickets to Weddings in Woodinville and meet the amazing team at Fox's Seattle HERE.