I’ve had the great fortune to work with some awesome vendors!  There is nothing like a team of talented, cooperative vendors to make your event come together seamlessly and effortlessly!  Having members of your team who are familiar with one another and already established team members takes much of the coordination pressure of of you ~ leaving you more time to enjoy yourself and the party!  Many of the following people I work with often, and have wonderful working relationships with.  All are highly recommended and worth checking into for their contribution to your special day!

~ Event Planners ~

MB Wedding Designs and Events - Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini, Owner   

Simply Sparkling Events - Natalie Alvanez and Lea Mathewson, Owners

Events by Grace - Grace Clerk, Owner

Social Butterfly – Jennifer Waters, Owner (specializing in children’s events)

~ Florists ~

Le Bouquetier - Jacklyn Lee, Owner – Pleasanton, CA

Nicole Ha – Nicole Ha, Owner

Flowers by Atalanta – Vallejo, CA

Heaven Scent Florals – Kelly Cook, Owner – Discovery Bay, CA

Aisel Design Center – Linnae Aisel, Owner – San Franciso and San Jose locations

Deb’s Flower Mart – Sonia Sandoval, Manager – 925-682-2837 – 1907 Contra Costa Bl. Pleasant Hill, CA

Wish! Flowers – Minie Mitchel, Owner – San Ramon, CA

~ Venues ~

Jefferson Street Mansion – Benicia, CA

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club – Vallejo, CA

Garre Winery – Livermore, CA  (2 sites – Grand Pavillion and Martinelli Center)

Hotel Valencia – Santana Row - San Jose, CA

Rockefellor Lodge - San Pablo, CA

Asian Art Museum - San Francisco, CA

Nestldown – Santa Cruz Mountains

Wedgewood Golf Club – San Ramon, CA

Bridges Restaurant – Danville, CA

Sunol Valley Golf Club - Sunol, CA

Hans Feyden Vineyard - St. Helena, CA

~ Photography, Video and Entertainment ~

Jennifer Skog Photography – Wedding Photojournalism – Walnut Creek, CA

Blue Lotus Photography – Josh and Sandra Tomkins – San Francisco Bay Area

Chyna Darner Photography – Chyna Darner, Owner

Allure West Photography – Natalie Wi, photographer/co-owner

Joel FloryPhotography

AMS Entertainment – DJ and Live Music – Deanna Daniels, Sales Manager

Mark Welch Entertainment – Professional DJ Company

Elle Music and Events – Music/Entertainment, Lighting and Decor

StudioMSV -  high tech wedding video – cutting edge and artisan style!

~ Beauty ~

Kelley Lemos - Colorist-Stylist @ Salon Cartier (Walnut Creek) “Voted Best Salon of the East Bay!”

JRS Premier Hair & Makeup – Jaime Rochelle Schabbing

PMA Professional Makeup Artistry – Maria Chang

Blush Beauty – Hilary Clark

~ Rentals and Decor ~

Wildflower Linens – San Francisco, CA  – simply THE most stunning rental linens I’ve ever seen!

La Bella Party Rentals - Novato and St. Helena, CA

Elle Music & Decor - San Ramon, CA

Especially Yours Chair Covers – San Francisco, CA

C & M Party Props – Walnut Creek, CA

Cover Ups – San Francisco Bay Area

Chairs For Affairs – Martinez, CA

Toppers with Glitz – genuine Swarovski crystal covered monogram and custom cake toppers

~ Catering ~

Haute Stuff – Martinez, CA

Willowstone Catering – Concord, CA

Party Time Catering - Rockefellor Lodge, San Pablo, CA

Help-you-Serve – Concord, CA  925.682.5304

~ Stationery, Favors, Etc. ~

Cards De Lux – Stationery, Susanne Wong

Cosmic Chocolates – Favors, Carly Baumann – Oakland, CA

Moonstruck Chocolate Company – Walnut Creek, CA and online

Take a Dip – Chocolate Fountain – Bernadette Bray 510.325.2739

Trulo Designs – Custom Bridal Jewelry – trulodesigns@gmail.com

The Basil Collection - Unique and one-of-a-kind creations such as jewelry, handbags and wraps

Unveiled – favors, gifts and accessories - Walnut Creek, CA

Adorable Edibles -  Cookie Favors ~ needcookies@comcast.net

Linden Street Dance Studio – dance instruction

Studio Ayt - couture event stationery atelier 

www.Paper-Source.com – awesome DIY stationary

Relish – the invitation revolution!

Wedding Paper Divas – beautiful modern event stationary

Marizette Paperie – an invitation boutique

Beau-Coup – Fine favors

~Other people you may be interested in knowing! ~

John Hanna – Photographer – nature, wildlife, abstract, political, etc.

Dana O’Brien – Avon Representative

Kelley Lemos – Colorist-Stylist @ Salon Cartier (Walnut Creek) “Voted Best Salon of the East Bay!”

The Main ARTery Gallery – Lorri-Marie and Rob Jenkins, artists/owners – Benicia, CA

Anna Joyce – Tax Consultant & Preparation – El Sobrante, CA  510-222-3228

Synergy Financial - Liesa Wise-Dutra – Danville, CA

Molly Gales – “Love Loops” hand-crafted jewelry - Berkeley, CA

Clarity – Home Organizing ~ Nancy 707-746-5159

Amy Green Art - Printmaking and Watercolor- Sacramento, CA

Classroom Matters – Private Tutoring K-12 – Molly Gales, co-owner

Lindsay Wildlife Museum – Wildlife hospital and museum - 1931 First Ave. Walnut Creek, CA

~ Inspiration and Planning ~

CakeAmerica.com – a great source for browsing cake designs for wedding, shower, birthday, any occassion…

Flickr! – looking for ideas on ANY topic~  check Flickr!  Just type in the search box what you would like to see (i.e “modern wedding cake” or “groom’s cake” or “pink birthday cake”) and you’ll find a world of ideas ~ literally!

The Knot - THE “in” resource for stylish, up-to-date wedding cake designs

Watch this video on Couture Cakes for some great inspiration!

Project Wedding – a huge resource for all event vendors

Wedding Wire – another huge resource….. now in association with Martha Stewart Weddings

WeddingNouveau.com – inspiration for intercultural couples and all!

CHECK BACK OFTEN!

More vendors constantly added!