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January 6, 2013
Yakima convention center
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YAKIMA — This is going to be sweet! Continuing
its tradition as the region’s most spectacular
bridal event, the Central Washington Bridal
Show is adding a Cake Dive competition to the
entertainment lineup of its 30th annual expo held
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the Yakima Convention
Center. The show, which features a New York style
fashion show and more than 80 vendors, is the
longest running bridal show in the state.
“This is the only place in Yakima or Ellensburg
where you are able to plan your entire wedding
under one roof,” says bridal show association
president Darin Clark. Visitors will be able to
interview multiple DJs, sample cakes, sit inside a
limousine and more.
New to the show this year is the Cake Dive, slated
for 1 p.m. Six brides selected by Townsquare Media
radio stations will dig into an 4-by-8-foot cake in
search of hidden rings representing three prize
packages worth more than $4,000. (Special thanks
to the generous vendors who donated prizes for
this event; see sidebar for more details.)
The bridal show also features two New York
style fashion shows, at 3 p.m. and again at 4
p.m., promising to be “the most electric and
technologically advanced fashion show we have
ever produced.” Staged in the south ballroom,
each show will seat 500 guests. The fashion shows
will feature gowns and formalwear, hair, makeup,
flowers and jewelry.
Organizers of this 30th annual event are proud
of the Central Washington Bridal Show’s strong
tradition of offering the area’s largest collection
of quality wedding professionals. The show
requires its exhibitors to be licensed and local — no
hobbyists allowed.
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The show dates to 1982 when eight exhibitors
held the area’s first bridal show at a local hotel.
Disc jockey Joe Hiner of Sound Shows recalls hand
building lighting structures for that first fashion
show because nobody in Yakima had the appropriate
equipment. “So many people showed up, we had to
put on two fashion shows,” Hiner recalls.
Over the years, the show has continued to build
and adapt. Held for a number of years at the
Yakima SunDome, the bridal show moved back to
the Yakima Convention Center in 2012. Organizers
received rave reviews about the remodeled show’s
improved atmosphere and new runway show.
The show’s bridal guide, Bliss, is loaded with
ideas and resources designed especially for couples
planning a Central Washington wedding. Readers
will find a list of vendors featured at the show
in the back of this publication. Happy planning,
and thank you for attending the 2013 Central
Washington Bridal Show!
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bliss magazine | January 2013
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On the Cover: Matt and Mikaela Allan
Photo by Kira Baron Photography
3 Welcome to the 2013
Central Washington Bridal Show
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Real Weddings: Matt & Mikaela
Photos by Kira Baron Photography
11 Flower Power: Getting the most
bouquet for your budget
Written by Chloe West
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14 Real Weddings: Luke & Lindsey
Photos by Memory Montage Photography
18 Real Weddings: Francesco & Gina
Photos by Memory Montage Photography
22 Green Scene: Tips for troubleshooting
outdoor weddings
Written by Danny Schmidt
24 Photo Op: Why book an engagement session?
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Written by Melissa Vicente
25 Make it Legal: Getting your marriage license
Written by Sara Bristol
26 Resource Directory
34 Planning Calendar
Publisher/Editor Sara Bristol
Advertising Sales Denise Fischer
Copy Editor Paul Murphy
Special thanks to the CWBSA, Darin Clark, Tavis Guild,
Sarah Nelson, Jennifer Green, Heather Payne, and my very patient family. SB
Published by Bristol Media, PO Box 2683, Yakima, WA 98907
509.965.1686
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Photographs by Kira Baron Photography
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matt &mikaela
Lin-Paul’s
Bridal & Tuxedo
8.19.12
STUDY BUDDIES Matthew Allan and
Mikaela Easter both grew up in the
Yakima area but met at Washington
State University in Pullman, where they
both majored in food science. Freshman
year, Matt spotted Mikaela wearing
Eisenhower High sweats and asked if
she was from Yakima; he graduated
from Riverside Christian. The couple
got to know each other through shared
classes, as well as road trips back home.
“I didn’t have a car at school, but he
did,” Mikaela notes. Matt proposed in
2012 with a Valentine rhyme. “The last
line was, ‘Will you marry me?’” Mikaela
says. “I said yes.” The couple’s six-month
engagement was a whirlwind of exams,
graduation, then Mikaela interning with
the Oscar Mayer Company most of the
summer in Madison, Wisc. Her mother
and Matt handled most of the wedding
plans. “Everything turned out great,”
says Mikaela. One of the day’s special
details were the unique guest favors
— monogrammed apples created by
Allan Bros., the groom’s family orchard
in Naches. In lieu of a honeymoon, the
collegiate couple went back to school
together. Two days after the August
ceremony, Matt and Mikaela started a
two-year graduate program at Purdue
— Sara Bristol
University in Indiana. ￭ Central Washington Bridal Show Source Book:
Photographer: Kira Baron Photography
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Your wedding is one of the most
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The most useful tip we can give a bride is:
“Be a guest at your own reception.” Leave
details and catering to the professionals.
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Allow enough time to plan. Don’t leave
things to the last minute and book your
decorator with plenty of time. They
book very quickly.
Cynthia Garcia Sanchez
Cynthiaʼs Custom Decorations
When lining up your wedding party for
your ceremony, place small pieces of tape
on the floor of the church so everyone
knows where to stand. Outside in the
grass, use golf tees to mark their spots.
Darin Clark
Entertainment Plus Disc Jockey
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flowers
Written by chloe west
FloweR
Power
From the walk down the aisle
to the tables of the reception hall, flowers
are a showpiece that help establish the
theme of your special day. Whether
you dream of soft-hued roses or exotic
orchids, a florist can help you make the
most of your floral budget. Here’s what a
bride needs to know in order to properly
prepare her floral design before the savethe-date:
While there are a few things to be
aware of before the actual meeting takes
place, communicating with a florist is
key. If a bride knows who she wants to
use as her florist, especially if she has
been planning this day since she was
young, she will need to call almost
immediately once the planning process
starts to ensure her florist of choice isn’t
already booked.
THE MEETING No matter your budget,
flowers are part of the wedding a bride
won’t want to leave for the last minute.
Once the wedding date is set, you’ll
want to start scheduling meetings with
vendors. The sooner a bride contacts a
florist, the better.
“I suggest two to three months in
advance,” says Sharon Gillihan, owner
of Yakima’s Design Artistry. Even six
months is a feasible advance time frame
to have so that both parties can be clear
on the path they’re taking.
THE BUDGET Your floral budget should
include all of the arrangements for the
ceremony and reception, including your
bridal bouquets and corsages. Locally,
vendors say, flower budgets can range
anywhere from $400-$1,500 for a typical
wedding. It depends on how many
flowers a bride wants and how involved
the bouquets are to make, Gillihan says.
Alyson Mackay of Yakima’s Something
Blue Floristry suggests that “whatever
budget a bride has, a good florist should
be able to help them come to good
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melissa michelle reflections
Getting the most bouquet
for your budget
the bridal bouquet, one of the most
photographed details of a wedding,
is the best place to splurge if your floral
budget is tight. Flowers by Design Artistry
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flowers
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results.” Vendors suggest that if a bride is
on a tight floral budget, the most money
should be spent on the bridal bouquet,
body flowers, or any flowers that will
appear in wedding party photos.
“Your bridal bouquet and bridesmaids’
bouquets will be the most photographed
flowers at your wedding,” says Mackay.
“Make sure that your favorite blooms get
into these bouquets.”
Lori Osborn of Yakima’s Blooming
Elegance offers a do-it-yourself wedding
kit for those who are looking to save.
A bride will receive a set of 100 roses
plus ribbon and sheers, and anything
else that is needed to create her own
arrangements, two to three days before
the wedding.
THE
LOOK
Once
a
consultation
is
scheduled and the budget established,
the next thing a bride needs to consider
are colors. Many, if not all, floral shops
will have a photo book of different styles
and ideas for the bride to consider. But
vendors highly encourage brides to bring
their own photos and ideas as well.
Some main things florists recommend
a bride know prior to meeting are
wedding colors, with a sample if
possible, and a wedding theme or style.
Something Blue’s Mackay proposes
that a bride make a “must have” list or
a wish list for the first meeting. Osborn
suggests that if a bride doesn’t know the
wedding colors yet, she at least come in
with photos of a bouquet or something
she likes.
“I can incorporate their colors as long
as I have a picture,” says Osborn.
THE TRENDS The consensus is that roses
are the most popular flower used in
a wedding. But in recent trends, each
florist has seen something different —
from incorporating sentimental items,
such as a grandmother’s broach, to using
vintage-look jars for centerpieces, to
choosing daisies for a more country feel.
Even with all the tips and experience
a florist has, it is ultimately up to the
bride to make the final decisions. Florists
are willing to work with any bride and
each idea and level of difficulty thrown
at them, to make every bride feel as
beautiful as she always imagined. ￭
Chloe West expects to graduate from Central
Washington University in June 2013. When
she gets married, her dream flowers are red
and white roses.
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Once the dress is selected, it is time to
choose a suit or tux. Have your wedding
party measured at least 8-12 weeks in
advance to reserve your style, especially
during the busier months of the wedding
season.
Steve Goodwin
The Haberdasher
As you plan your special day, you may feel
you can do many of the essentials yourself
— flowers, food, decorating, etc. Don’t
overdo it. Enjoy your day to its fullest and
leave the preparation to your vendors.
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HE ALMOST STRUCK OUT. The pretty girl at the
Yakima Bears game was mad at him — and she
hadn’t even met him yet.
The way Lindsey remembers it, she was
enjoying a baseball game with a girl she was
mentoring through a YMCA program. Luke was
a videographer for the Bears, the guy who puts
shots of the crowd up on the big screen.
So, there was Lindsey, watching the game and
eating some ice cream when she noticed a shot
of someone eating ice cream on the big screen
— and it wasn’t flattering. “I was eating quite
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that?” Furious, Lindsey wanted to
give the cameraman a piece of her
mind but she had to play it cool —
she was there to be a role model,
after all. She scanned the stadium
for the camera — and there was
Luke, smiling. “He gave me this
little wave and I was like, oh, he’s a
hunk.” Luke approached Lindsey
after the game and invited her to
join some friends for a drink. The
rest is history.
Lucas Orthmann and Lindsey
Vaagen were married Sept. 15, 2012,
at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Yakima.
“The overall feeling of the day was
so joyful,” Lindsey recalls. “It was
so celebratory and positive. The
weather was gorgeous, the people
who we really, really wanted to
be there were there.” Exchanging
vows was the bride’s single favorite
moment, but she also enjoyed the
“first look” photo shoot with her
soon-to-be husband at the baseball
stadium where they first met. ￭
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francesco &gina
8.4.12
A GOLF COURSE WEDDING with international flair was
just the ticket for Gina Benedetti and Francesco Baldo. The
couple met in Seattle and now reside in San Francisco, but
the Apple Tree Resort in the bride’s hometown proved
the perfect setting for this Yakima girl and her gentleman
from Verona to exchange vows and treat their overseas
guests to a uniquely American festivity.
Francesco, an international tour coordinator from Verona,
Italy, had been living in Seattle for two years when he
and Gina, an elementary teacher, “met at a bar at like 2
o’clock in the morning,” she recalls with a laugh. “And it
just worked out really well. Obviously.”
The couple knew many of Francesco’s friends and family
would try to make the voyage, so they wanted to make the
trip memorable. “We wanted to give them a traditional
American wedding experience, but still incorporate
some of their traditions,” Gina says. Italian weddings
are typically a mass followed by a sit-down lunch or
dinner with close friends and family. No attendants in
coordinated colors, no table decorations, no golf carts. No
Elvis. (We’ll get back to that.)
Francesco and Gina’s wedding was themed with vintage
travel icons such as maps, passports and suitcases
covered with luggage labels. From London to Ellensburg,
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each table at the reception featured a different city with
significance to the couple. The save-the-dates looked like
flight tickets and the invitations were passports packed with
all the details.
“I loved the decorations,” says Gina, confessing she can’t take
credit for the decor. “I’m not into planning things. I can’t see
what things will look like.” A family friend and the bride’s
mother worked throughout the couple’s 14-month engagement
to gather pieces for the decor, right down to miniature rolling
suitcases filled with Jordan almonds. Jordan almonds as
favors are an Italian tradition, Gina notes.
Another tradition the couple imported was cutting and
auctioning the groom’s tie at the reception. “It’s their money
dance, basically. People give money for pieces of the tie,” Gina
explains. “I was devastated because I loved that tie.”
About 30 overseas guests were in attendance. While they were
stateside, some visited the couple in San Francisco or made a
stop in Seattle. Having spent six weeks in Italy a year earlier,
Gina was honored to take her new Italian friends and family
on a Yakima Valley wine tasting tour.
“We’ve never had all of our friends and family together, so that
was really fun,” she says. Francesco’s friends were thrilled to
attend their first American wedding, an event that’s cause for
legend abroad.
“Francesco told my mom Italians think all American
weddings have an Elvis impersonator.” And so they did. Elvis
serenaded the rehearsal dinner. ￭
— Sara Bristol
Central Washington Bridal Show Source Book:
Photographer: Memory Montage Photography
VENUE: Apple Tree Resort
CaTERING: Apple Tree Resort
Cake: Christie’s Cakes
DISC JOCKEY: Entertainment Plus DJ
TENT: Just Ask Rentals
Accommodations: Hilton Garden inn and Apple Tree Resort
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outdoor weddings
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Tips for troubleshooting outdoor weddings
Some of the most gorgeous
wedding decorations cannot be
purchased at any store, or ordered
online. Nature provides them. Outdoor
weddings offer a variety of different
landscaping possibilities, and give
couples a chance to use natural lighting
to illuminate their special day.
Outdoor weddings allow for a
unique wedding experience, but can
require more planning than an indoor
one. As with any outdoor event, there
are several factors to keep in mind,
weather chief among them.
When selecting a date for your
big day, it’s crucial to consider the
weather. It could be scorching,
freezing, windy, snowy or even a
combination of a couple of these.
The weather can ruin a wedding and
party, and have a large impact on
decisions such as where to seat guests
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Written by danny schmidt
or where to place the wedding cake.
Obstacles
Shirley O’Hare of Shirley’s Cakes
in Yakima has been in the wedding
business for 16 years, and has seen
her share of close calls during
outdoor weddings. In addition to
her normal duties, she can spend
the entire wedding keeping an eye
out for any hazardous scenarios,
and ways to avoid them. One of her
biggest challenges are children.
“With backyard-type weddings, it
seems to be a little more unsupervised,
and that’s always a challenge,” says
O’Hare. “One time there were kids
playing hide and go seek under the
table. I had to pull that really quick. I
had to notify the parents: one bump on
this table and your cake could be gone.”
Weather can also jeopardize your
cake. “If it’s a hot day and it’s also
some WEDDING venues, such as the
Fontaine Estates Winery in Naches
pictured here, have both indoor and
outdoor spaces that give couples options
and a backup plan for bad weather.
windy, it’s like putting a cake in front
of a heater,” O’Hare says. “Trees will
blow all that stuff onto the cake. I
usually tell people, you need to be
prepared for an option of this cake
being somewhere else.”
Fancy footwear
Shoes are one thing people may
not think about when planning an
outdoor wedding. With the wrong
type of shoe, you could be pulling
grass out of the ground during your
walk down the aisle or sink your
three-inch heel into the mud.
“If you’re going to be walking in
grass, your heels will stick in the
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grass,” advises Sarah Nelson, a
wedding planner at Couture Events
in Yakima. “Have either flats, or
another type of shoe so that way
you won’t sink into the ground—just
so you don’t get stuck when you’re
walking.”
Color coordinating
Julie Schilling, with Spring Creek
Homestead, a wedding venue in
Union Gap with indoor and outdoor
spaces for ceremonies and receptions,
says that when she is showing
prospective couples around, she likes
to emphasize color. It is important to
note what colors pair up best with the
season your wedding falls in.
“Colors have a tendency to change
after you pick your location. If you
have oranges (at the wedding venue),
you want to make sure the colors
you’re choosing match,” says Schilling.
“Have flower boxes and move those
boxes around to give color. We have
boxes for different color schemes. One
is pinks and purples and the other
ones are reds and blues.”
Schilling says she has held only one
wedding where it rained. Surprisingly,
it was one of the funner weddings
she’s been a part of. The rain started
right after the wedding finished, so
everyone rushed to the tent, where
the band began performing. Thunder
and lightening followed and everyone
had a blast dancing, listening to the
booming weather, Schilling said.
But don’t count on every wedding
party being so forgiving.
Small details
With weddings taking place in the
summer, or any time of year with hot
weather, it is important to keep water
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bottles on ice available at all times for
guests.
Nelson says outdoor weddings can
allow couples to be more creative.
“The best ones are filled with the
little details,” says Nelson. “Making a
design in the aisle with flower petals
rather than just sprinkling them;
making your guest favors a really
big hit; taking your outdoor venue
and really personalizing it to who
you are as a couple. If people want
to just walk away from the music,
set up things like horseshoes or a
little put-put—nothing crazy where
it will be a distraction or too loud, but
something fun.”
Backup plan
The biggest thing to keep in mind
for an outdoor wedding is to make
sure you have a backup plan. Just
because a wedding is planned for the
summer, doesn’t mean it won’t rain.
You have to be ready for all sorts of
obstacles to arise.
At Spring Creek Homestead,
Schilling is already working on
wedding contracts for 2014. She notes
it’s important to plan ahead to make
sure you have a perfect outdoor
wedding.
“I like the outdoor ones better.
Even aside from some of the careless
happenings,” O’Hare says. “It’s just
so beautiful with the natural light
and the landscaping. It’s breathtaking
at times, the beauty of an outdoor
wedding.” ￭
Danny Schmidt is student at Central
Washington University. He writes for
the CWU Observer and the Ellensburg
Daily Record.
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The gown is the focal point of any
wedding. Everything is designed around
the dress. Be sure to order early — some
designers take up to 14 weeks to deliver.
Cherry Kohute
Unforgettable
Think about color coordination for
your wedding photos when planning
your venue, attire and decor. Bright
pink bridesmaids could clash with a red
barn, and dark bridesmaids dresses will
disappear against darker green scenery.
Amy Guild
engagement photos
Photographs by melissa michelle reflections
photo OP
C oup l es booki n g thei r
wedding photographer often
ask how important it is to have an
engagement session. While most
clients love the idea of including
portraits from their engagement
session in their invitations, custom
designed guest book, or displaying
them at the reception, some couples
feel like it’s unnecessary and
something they can sacrifice for their
budget needs. I personally disagree
with cutting out the engagement
sessions.
An engagement session is a great
way for your wedding photographer
to get to know you better. The
Lin-Paul’s brides enjoy the convenience
of being able to find everything for the
wedding party all in one easy-to-reach
location. Plus, the men in your party can
easily coordinate everything in one stop.
Paul Napolitano
Lin-Paulʼs Bridal and Tuxedo
Why book an engagement session?
session gives the photographer an
opportunity to get to know more
about your personalities, see how you
interact with each other and see how
comfortable you feel in front of the
camera. Using the same photographer
to shoot your engagement session will
help you get even better photographs
on your wedding day.
During the engagement session,
you get to learn about the
photographer’s personality and
shooting style, allowing you to feel
more comfortable in front of the lens
and relaxed for your wedding day.
Also, engagement sessions are fun!
You get a chance to be photographed
The bride is the most important
centerpiece of any wedding! Always
start your makeup routine with a clean
prepared face and keep lip gloss and
powder close at hand for touchups.
Trista Bird
Mary Kay
at a location of your choice — a local
park, your favorite spot downtown,
or the place where you got engaged.
It’s a relaxed, fun session where you
have an opportunity to get creative
while the photographer captures the
love between you both.
I feel like engagement sessions are
like the pep-rally before the wedding
day. Once you view the photos from
your engagement session, you’ll be
even more excited for your big day!
So when booking your photographer
be sure to ask if they offer engagement
sessions. ￭
— Melissa Vicente
Melissa Michelle Reflections
Start planning early and enjoy the
experience! Interview vendors, and be
sure to try your caterer’s food before
booking. No two brides are the same,
so find what fits you and what you
want for your special day.
Ashleigh Krueger
Cascade Catering
Bliss Magazine
marriage license
make it
LEGAL
Getting your marriage license
hyak photography
Use professionals for your special day.
They have the knowledge and equipment
to give you quality service and, in the
long run, save you money and tears.
Judy Sinclair
Sinclair Florals & Rentals
January 2013
Obtaining a marriage license is likely one of the simplest
tasks you’ll cross off your wedding to-do list.
In Washington, there’s a three-day waiting period after your
application is filed with the county auditor’s office until your
marriage license is valid, so you’ll need to apply at least three
days prior to exchanging vows. A marriage license is valid for
60 days anywhere in the state.
Expect to pay a non-refundable fee ($64 in Yakima County,
cash only; the fee is $35 in Kittitas County, payable by cash,
check or money order). A keepsake certificate or certified copies
(needed for a name change) carry an additional fee.
Blood tests are not required. Both parties must be at least 18
years old (17 under some circumstances) and visit the courthouse
together to submit the application.
You’ll need to bring photo ID and your Social Security
numbers, if applicable, as well as the names of your parents and
their birth state or country.
No witnesses are needed to obtain a marriage license, but state
law requires at least two witnesses be present at the ceremony.
Only a judge or licensed or ordained minister can perform the
ceremony.
For more details, contact the Yakima County Auditor’s office
at 509-574-1330. In Kittitas County, call 509-962-7504. ￭
— Sara Bristol
Consider special extras that come with
your venue, such as whether dressing
rooms or a video projector are available.
An in-house sound and light system can
save you money.
Lance Blair
Washington Ave. Event Center
Set aside time for photos before the
ceremony and make sure to have your
photographer capture the “first look.”
Some of the best moments will be
captured from this event.
Kira Baron
Kira Baron Photography
vendors
vendors
Beverages/
Bartenders
resources
Bridal Accessories
Cafe Melange
Alice Mathews
7 N Front St., Yakima
509-453-0571
yakimacafemelange.com
Cascade Garden
Eileen Weresch
Yakima
By appointment only
509-966-3744
cascade-garden.com
Fontaine Estates Winery
151 Rowe Hill Drive, Naches
509-972-8123
fontaineestates.com
Fashion Corner
401 S. Sixth St., Sunnyside
509-837-7345
fashioncornerbridal.com
Maison de Padgett Winery
David Padgett
2231 Roza Drive, Zillah
509-829-6412
maisondepadgettwinery.com
Lin-Paul’s Bridal & Tuxedos
Linda Berg or Paul
Napolitano
101 N. Third St., Yakima
509-248-6191
linpaulsbridal.com
See ad on page 9
Naches Heights Vineyard
Anastasia MacKinnon
2410 Naches Heights Road,
Yakima
855-NHV-WINE
nachesheights.com
Silver Lake Winery
Meridith Vinansky
1500 Vintage Road, Zillah
509-829-6235
silverlakewinery.com
Stonehenge on the Rocks
Sharon Lain
509-829-9411
stonehengeontherocks.com
See ad on page 6
Unforgettable
5635 Summitview Ave,
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Bridal Wear
Fashion Corner
509-837-7345
Linda Berg or Paul
Napolitano
509-248-6191
linpaulsbridal.com
See ad on page 9
Perfect Fit Bridal Boutique
Lupe Monteiro
110 S. Second St., Yakima
509-457-1803
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Cakes/Bakery
Cake Kiss
Alena Kissel
Yakima
509-966-8523
www.cakekiss.com
See ad on page 29
Christie’s Cakes
Christie Miller
1015 S. 40th Ave. Ste. 22,
Yakima
509-961-5430
christiescakes.net
Kerri’s Cakes
Kerri Biggers
509-945-5561
kerriscakesyakima.com
See ad on page 17
Shirley’s Cakes
Shirley O’Hare
By Appointment, Yakima
509-966-4082
shirleyscakes.net
See ad on page 31
Catering
A Midsummer Night
Catering & Event Planning
Betty LaBombard
509-910-2223
amidsummercatering.com
Cafe Melange
Alice Mathews
7 N Front St., Yakima
509-453-0571
yakimacafemelange.com
Cascade Catering
Ashleigh Krueger
509-653-1896
cascade-catering.com
Classic Events Catering
509-961-7525
classiceventsyakima.com
Country Gentleman
Catering
Laura Smith
9221 West Clearwater,
Kennewick
509-783-0128
cgcatering.com
Staci’s Catering
Staci Sainsbury
Selah WA 98942
509-480-2084
staciscatering.com
Bliss Magazine
Ceremony Music
Entertainment Plus
Disc Jockey
Darin Clark
Yakima: 509-575-5657
Ellensburg: 509-925-5477
See ad on page 33
Reflex Professional
Sound & Lighting
Brian and Pennie Beatty
Yakima
509-594-1263
Sound Shows
Joe Hiner
Yakima
509-452-9260
See ad on page 23
Yakima String Quartet
Laura Schactler
509-697-3769
yakimastringquartet.com
Decorators
Cynthia’s Custom
Decorations
Cynthia Garcia
509-949-3458
509-453-6969
See ad on page 4
Design Artistry
Sharon Gillihan
Yakima
509-577-9253
floraldesignartistry.com
See ad on page 21
January 2013
vendors
If you can splurge on one floral item,
splurge on your bridal bouquet. Your
bouquet will be closely photographed,
and should be every bride’s perfect
accessory.
Alyson Mackay
Something Blue Floristry
After you pick your date, the next thing
you need to do is find a good location.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Good
venues book up fast.
Roger Wilson
Le Chateau
Disc Jockeys
Entertainment Plus
Disc Jockey
Darin Clark
Yakima: 509-575-5657
See ad on page 33
Reflex Professional
Sound & Lighting
Brian and Pennie Beatty
Yakima
509-594-1263
Sound Shows
Joe Hiner
Yakima
509-452-9260
See ad on page 23
Event Planners
When shopping for a wedding cake,
always ask to taste the product and make
sure it is the same product you will
receive for your finished product. Also ask
to see real photos done by the decorator
themselves.
Kerri Tait
Kerriʼs Cakes
Wedding dresses typically get worn only
one day in your life. Capture that day’s
glamour by scheduling a bridal fashion
session before, or allow at least two hours
for creative portraits on your wedding day.
Hyak Photography
A Midsummer Night
Betty LaBombard
608 Pickens Road, Yakima
509-910-2223
Blooming Elegance
Lori Osborn
2807 W. Washington Ave.,
Yakima
509-945-4221
bloomingelegance.com
Couture Events
Sarah Nelson
509-901-0693
eventsbycouture.com
See ad on page 13
Judy Sinclair
Selah
509-945-6884
Alyson Mackay
509-901-9815
somethingbluefloristry.com
Event Sites
Apple Tree Resort
8804 Occidental Ave.,
Yakima
509-966-7140
appletreeresort.com
See ad on page 31
Cascade Garden
Eileen Weresch
Yakima
509-966-3744
cascade-garden.com
Clarion Hotel &
Conference Center
Jeanne Emhoff,
Director of Catering
1507 N. First St., Yakima
509-248-7850
yakimaclarion.com
509-972-8123
fontaineestates.com
Hilton Garden Inn
401 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima
509-454-1111
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Le Château
Roger Wilson
15 N. Naches Ave., Yakima
509-853-1060
www.chateauyakima.com
David Padgett
509-829-6412
Anastasia MacKinnon
Yakima
855-NHV-WINE
nachesheights.com
Oxford Inn & Suites
509-457-9000
oxfordsuitesyakima.com
Red Lion Hotel
Yakima Center
509-278-5900
redlion.com
Ritter Farms
Bryan & Debi Ritter
24 Lund Lane, Cle Elum
509-656-2564
ritterfarms.net
Silver Lake Winery
Meridith Vinansky
509-829-6235
Spring Creek Homestead
Julie or Pat
3213 Tacoma St., Union Gap
509-469-0493
springcreekhomestead.com
See ad on back cover
Bliss Magazine
Cake Kiss!
created by
Alena Kissel
Washington Ave.
Event Center
Lance Blair
Yakima
509-469-7187
blueribbonvideo.com
Yakima Area Arboretum
Gaye McCarthy
1401 Arboretum Drive,
Yakima
509-248-7337
ahtrees.org
Florists
Bella Fiore Floral
Donnie Tongate
509-426-5333
521 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima
yakimaflowers.com
See ad on this page
Blooming Elegance
Lori Osborn
Yakima
509-945-4221
bloomingelegance.com
Design Artistry
Yakima
509-577-9253
See ad on page 21
Melia’s Floral
Melia Younker
1015 S. 40th Ave., Suite 22,
Yakima
509-965-4055
meliasfloral.com
Judy Sinclair
873 Sheep Company Road,
Selah
509-945-6884
Alyson Mackay
509-901-9815
somethingbluefloristry.com
Gift Registry/Gifts
Bed Bath & Beyond
800-Go-Beyond
bedbathandbeyond.com
Macy’s Wedding & Gift
Registry
509-577-6995
macys.com/registry
Unforgettable
5635 Summitview Ave.,
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Health & Beauty
Couture Events
Sarah Nelson
Selah
509-901-0693
eventsbycouture.com
See ad on page 13
It Works
Ultimate Body Wraps
Stacey Sullivan
Karen Ashley
Yakima
509-969-3294
staceyswraps.myitworks.com
Serenity Massage
and Day Spa
Kim Dauenhauer
Yakima
509-966-2933
serenitymassageandspa.net
Wink
Cayla Williams
3405A West Nob Hill Blvd.,
Yakima
509-961-1699
winkeyelashstudio.com
See ad on page 5
Hotels &
Accommodations
Clarion Hotel &
Conference Center
Jeanne Emhoff,
Director of Catering
1507 N. First St., Yakima
509-248-7850
yakimaclarion.com
(509)966-8523
[email protected]
www.cakekiss.com
bella fiore f loral
Engage Us In Your Wedding Flowers
Hilton Garden Inn
509-454-1111
hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Oxford Inn & Suites
509-457-9000
oxfordsuitesyakima.com
Red Lion Hotel
Yakima Center
509-278-5900
redlion.com
521 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima
[email protected]
509.426.5333 | yakimaflowers.com
January 2013
vendors
The hair will lose its curl, the dress will
come off, but the lashes will last and last ...
through the tears, the laughter and the joy.
Cayla Williams
Wink Eyelash Studio
A professional wedding planner will
ensure nothing is overlooked while you
enjoy a seamless event and peace of mind.
Sarah Nelson
Couture Events
Before meeting with your florist, get to
know some of the flowers you like and
when they are available, and bring a color
swatch of your wedding colors.
Sharon Gillihan
Design Artistry
After the event is over, you will have a
piece of cake, a dress you may not be
able to wear again and a photo album.
Have your event videotaped and relive it
forever anytime.
Greg La Barge
Gregʼs Video & Audio Service
Invitations/Paper
Products
A Midsummer Night
Betty LaBombard
608 Pickens Road, Yakima
509-910-2223
Cascade Garden
Eileen Weresch
Yakima
By appointment only
509-966-3744
cascade-garden.com
Dunbar Jewelers
Pat and Linda Gilmore
4100 Summitview Ave., Ste.
100, Yakima
509-457-5113
dunbarjewelers.com
See ad on page 10
Linda Berg or Paul
Napolitano
509-248-6191
linpaulsbridal.com
See ad on page 9
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Couture Events
Sarah Nelson
Selah
509-901-0693
eventsbycouture.com
See ad on page 13
Limo/
Transportation
Party Connection
Julie Delo
Yakima
509-453-7877
party-connection.com
Moonlit Ride Limousine
Danny and Stan Bird
3908 River Road, Yakima
509-575-6846
moonlitride.com
See ad on page 4
Party Palace
2011 W. Lincoln Ave.,
Yakima
509-453-0048
partypalaceyakima.com
See ad on page 33
Linens & Chair
Covers
Jewelry
Couture Events
Sarah Nelson
Selah
509-901-0693
eventsbycouture.com
See ad on page 13
Cascade Garden
Eileen Weresch
Yakima
By appointment only
509-966-3744
cascade-garden.com
Cynthia’s Custom
Decorations
Cynthia Garcia
509-949-3458
509-453-6969
See ad on page 4
Ellen’s Chair Covers
Ellen Willoughby
509-967-3078
ellenschaircovers.com
See ad on page 27
Just Ask Rental
Kathy Ellison or America
Mendez
1722 Morgan Road,
Sunnyside
509-837-3737
sunnysidejar.com
See ad on page 13
Party Palace
Yakima
509-453-0048
See ad on page 33
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Live Music
Laura Schactler
509-697-3769
yakimastringquartet.com
Marriage
Counseling
Bethel Ridge Family
Resources
Isaac Johnson
1450 N. 16th Ave., Ste. 102,
Yakima
509-388-5118
bethelridge.org
Bliss Magazine
Cakes
Officiants
The Rev. Darin Clark
Yakima: 509-575-5657
Party Rentals
Design Artistry
Yakima
509-577-9253
See ad on page 21
Just Ask Rental
Kathy Ellison or America
Mendez
1722 Morgan Road,
Sunnyside
509-837-3737
sunnysidejar.com
See ad on page 13
so beautiful,
you’ll be sure you’re
dreaming.
Shirley’s Cakes
Yakima — 509.966.4082
www.shirleyscakes.net
Party Connection
Julie Delo
Yakima
509-453-7877
Party Palace
Yakima
509-453-0048
See ad on page 33
Judy Sinclair
873 Sheep Company Road,
Selah
509-945-6884
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
January 2013
vendors
Make sure the design and size of your
wedding cake compliments the other
elements of your reception. A small cake
is “lost” in a large room. A whimsical style
doesn’t compliment an elegant, lavish
wedding.
Shirley OʼHare
Shirleyʼs Cakes
Washington Ave.
Event Center
Lance Blair
Yakima
509-469-7187
blueribbonvideo.com
Party Supplies
When making overnight accommodations
for your wedding guests, make sure that
you plan ahead and book a group of
sleeping rooms early. Do not forget to
enclose the hotel information with your
wedding invitations.
Audrey Rudorfer
Oxford Inn & Suites
Talk to your photographer about where
they are going to be during the ceremony.
Nobody wants their special moment
interrupted by an overly aggressive
photographer or special moments missed
by someone hidden in the back row.
David Dick
David Dick Photography
Congratulations on your engagement!
Planning a wedding can be stressful. Get
healthy and energized by taking care of
your body starting from the inside out.
Ask how we can help today!
Stacey Sullivan
ItWorks! Ultimate Body Applicator
Party Connection
Julie Delo
Yakima
509-453-7877
Party Palace
Yakima
509-453-0048
See ad on page 33
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Photography
Artisan Photography
Rick Fielding
Yakima
509-307-3591
artisanbyrick.com
David Dick Photography
David Dick
Central Washington
509-899-4769
daviddickphoto.com
Hyak Photography
8551 W. Gage Blvd., Ste. H,
Kennewick
509-396-3800
hyakphoto.com
JHambly Photography
Julie Hambly
108 N. Galena St., Moxee
509-970-6507
jhambly.com
Kira Baron Photography
Kira Baron
Yakima
509-969-2708
kirabaron.com
See ad on page 6
Love Photography
Gary & Shannon Love
Yakima
509-834-8002
lovesphotos.com
Melissa Michelle
Reflections
Melissa Vicente
Yakima
509-969-7400
mmreflections.com
See ad on page 27
Memory Montage
Photography
Tavis and Amy Guild
Yakima area
509-969-6369
memorymp.com
See ad on page 21
Photo Memories by Don
Don Fluaitt
Yakima
509-930-2623
photomemoriesbydon.com
Rick Spencer Photography
Rick Spencer
509-306-0783
rickspencerphotography.com
Tuxedo/Men’s Wear
Fashion Corner
509-837-7345
Linda Berg or Paul
Napolitano
509-248-6191
linpaulsbridal.com
See ad on page 9
Steve Goodwin
The Haberdasher
Steve or Christine
811 W. Yakima Ave., Ste.
105, Yakima
509-248-9862
werenttuxedos.com
See ad on page 17
Unforgettable
Yakima
509-969-3001
See ad on page 15
Videography
Foresight Productions
Matt Brown
Yakima
509-834-8751
media4sight.net
Greg’s Video & Audio
Services
Greg LaBarge
Yakima
509-388-4225
gregsvideoaudio.com
Bliss Magazine
New Diamond
Production Films
Diego Cazares
Yakima
509-831-1085
ndpfilms.com
Washington Ave.
Event Center
Lance Blair
Yakima
509-469-7187
blueribbonvideo.com
Winery
509-972-8123
fontaineestates.com
p
David Padgett
509-829-6412
Anastasia MacKinnon
Yakima
855-NHV-WINE
nachesheights.com
Silver Lake Winery
Meridith Vinansky
509-829-6235
We specialize in weddings!
• Pro Disc Jockey
• 60,000 songs at each event
• All types of music
• State-of-the-art sound system
• High-energy light show
• Great rates
Yakima: 575-5657
Ellensburg: 925-5477
Cle Elum: 674-2477
www.entertainmentplus.net
January 2013
checklist
planning calendar
10-12 months
6-7 months
2-3 months
◼ Announce your engagement!
◼ Select and book your florist.
◼ Select and order guest favors.
◼ Have your engagement party
if you choose to do so.
◼ Select a wedding date.
◼ Select and book your caterer.
◼ Select and book your videographer.
◼ Determine your budget.
◼ Make a tasting appointment with
your caterer for menu options.
◼ Determine the type of wedding
you want. including location,
time of day, formality, etc.
◼ Reserve all rental items, including
tables, chairs, tents, china and
linens.
◼ Create a preliminary guest list.
◼ Select and reserve your
ceremony site.
◼ Select and reserve your
reception site.
◼ Select and reserve your officiant.
◼ Select your wedding party
and other attendants, including
ushers and candle lighters.
◼ Order passports, visas or birth
certificate if required for your
honeymoon.
◼ Protect your ring with insurance.
8-9 months
◼ Submit your engagement
announcement to the newspaper.
◼ Order save-the-date cards
and mail them out.
◼ Select and order your bridal gown.
◼ Select your wedding colors,
style and theme.
◼ Select and book your music
for the ceremony.
◼ Select and book your music
for the reception.
◼ Select and book your photographer.
◼ Take engagement photos.
◼ Select attendant’s attire and order.
4-5 months
◼ Finalize your guest list.
◼ Select and order stationary,
including invitations, RSVPs,
programs, thank-you notes
and table cards.
◼ Select and book your bakery
and choose your cake design.
◼ Purchase wedding day accessories,
including shoes, veil, lingerie and
jewelry.
◼ Select and order ceremony
and reception décor.
◼ Purchase gifts for your wedding
attendants.
◼ Purchase wedding rings
and have them engraved.
◼ Plan activities and an itinerary
for out-of-town guests.
◼ Schedule your hair and makeup
trial appointment.
6-8 weeks
◼ Mail invitations. Include registries,
map/directions, and out-of-town
accommodations.
◼ Select and reserve wedding attire
for groomsmen, fathers, ushers and
ring bearer.
◼ Select and order mother-of-thebride dress and accessories.
◼ Purchase all wedding accessories,
including ring pillow, flower
basket, guest book, flutes and
cake knife.
◼ Arrange accommodations for
out-of-town guests.
◼ Schedule and attend
first wedding gown fitting.
◼ Check delivery dates for all
attire and schedule fittings.
◼ Purchase wedding gifts
for one another.
◼ Reserve wedding night bridal suite.
◼ Have bridesmaids and flower girl
attend their dress fitting.
◼ Reserve wedding day
transportation.
◼ Plan honeymoon and book.
◼ Register for gifts.
◼ Set the date, time and location
for your rehearsal dinner.
◼ Check blood test and marriage
license requirements.
◼ Pick up wedding bands
and ensure they fit.
4 weeks
◼ Start breaking in wedding shoes.
◼ Finalize food, beverage and alcohol
menu for caterer.
Bliss Magazine
◼ Find your something old, new,
borrowed and blue.
◼ Finalize rehearsal dinner plans.
◼ Purchase your marriage license.
◼ If you are having a receiving line,
finalize who will be in the line as
well as where it will be.
◼ Confirm ceremony details with
your officiant.
◼ Finalize ceremony and reception
music selections.
◼ Make final floral selections.
◼ Finalize a must-take photo list
and give to your photographer.
◼ Finalize details for your
videographer.
◼ Confirm all details with your
vendors and send them a timeline.
◼ Finalize ceremony rehearsal plans.
◼ Purchase the accessories for your
bridesmaids, including jewelry, nail
polish, hair accessories, etc.
◼ Plan your reception layout
and give it to the venue manager.
3 weeks
◼ Contact guests who have not
RSVP’d to get final numbers.
◼ Determine your ceremony and
reception seating chart.
◼ Remind your wedding party when
and where to pick up their attire.
◼ Choose someone to be in charge
of all wedding day accessories.
2 weeks
◼ Finalize and confirm your
honeymoon reservations.
◼ Attend your final gown fitting.
◼ Have your bridesmaids and
flower girl attend their final fitting.
◼ Arrange for the post office to hold
your mail while you are gone on
your honeymoon.
Enjoy the elegance of live music at your
wedding. We will help you select just the
right songs to help make your special day
even more memorable. We also play for
dinners and receptions.
Laura Schactler
1 week
◼ Pick up wedding dress and assure
everything fits perfect.
◼ Finalize your guest numbers and
give it to your caterer.
◼ Gather everything you will need
for the rehearsal and your wedding
day.
Prepare an expense budget and review
the budget details with both families so
everyone is on the same page.
Ellen Willoughby
Ellenʼs Chair Covers
◼ Pack for your honeymoon.
◼ Arrange for someone to return all
wedding rentals the next day.
Rehearsal Day
◼ Arrange for someone to give
final payments to vendors.
◼ Attend your rehearsal and
rehearsal dinner.
◼ Give your attendants their gifts
at the rehearsal dinner.
◼ Get some much needed rest
for your big day.
The success of your event depends on
accurate planning to assure the smallest
detail is not overlooked. Decide on your
wedding style and reserve your venue early
for the most memorable day of your life.
Gaye McCarthy
Yakima Area Arboretum
Wedding Day
◼ Give the rings to the best man
and maid-of-honor.
◼ Relax and enjoy every minute!
Consider having your portraits taken
before the ceremony. This allows you
to have photos taken when your makeup
is fresh and your guests won’t be waiting
on you.
Melissa Vicente
Melissa Michelle Reflections
January 2013
photos by memory montage photography
Spring Creek
Homestead
A Historical Location...
for your most memorable event.
Weddings • Receptions • Parties • Reunions
memory
montage
photography
Host your event inside or outside. A variety of spaces accommodate groups of 25 to 750.
Get ready and relax in our comfortable Bride’s House.
Full Service
Ask about our
Tents, gazebo, tables, chairs and bars included.
plans available.
501(c)3 special!
Prep kitchen with refrigerators and warming ovens.
509-469-0493 • springcreekhomestead.com
3213 Tacoma Street in Union Gap • Conveniently located just off the Freeway

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