SAMPLE - Event Venues & Preferred Vendors
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Indian Wells, Ca. 760-345-2561
Real Weddings
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Thank you for taking the time to review this document as the contents describe how venues, and "preferred vendors", can greatly benefit* from their exposure on MyJoyfulWedding.com. There is no fee for venue participation. To qualify for inclusion, vendors must meet set standards. See "Vendor Qualifications". The below disclaimer addresses venue liability.

The above header/banner is representative of the template that is used to showcase qualifying venues. Editorial is placed beneath the four pictures while navigation links above and below the images help brides review venue particulars and to conveniently request a wedding package by e mail. Links within editorial copy can be used to broaden venue exposure.

Participating venues must submit: 1) their current preferred vendor list 2) four to ten compelling images 3) insurance requirements, if any, and information about any other vendor restrictions 4) a maximum 100 word, low-hype, property description.

Personal experience** has shown time and time again that busy brides need help locating vendors that can perform professional services within their budget. Your venues preferred vendor list, added to the broader price-range MyJoyfulWedding.com screened vendor list, can help a bride top more confidently book your venue.

Richard Cadieux**, founder of MyJoyfulWedding.com, has owned an inn and wedding venue, officiated at over 550 ceremonies, coordinated many events as a Certified Wedding Consultant, developed the membership base of a very successful wedding association, and listened intently to the needs of over 4,000 couples over a seven year period.

The leads* to develop the aforementioned business came primarily through "MyJoyfulWedding.com" (formerly "WeddingConcierge.info"), a greater Palm Springs region bridal directory resource since 2001.

Call 877-MARRY-YOU (877) 627-7996 today to increase your web site traffic.

Vendor Qualifications

Vendor Pricing Code $ = Moderate Pricing $$ = Mid-Range $$$ = Upper End of Market

  
Category - Advice
Preferred Vendors
Contact

Accommodations
Most of the listed properties are within ten miles of the above venue. Your guests need to know about accommodation rate options. Include these properties on your web site.

Holiday Inn Palm Springs - $$
Doral Desert Princess Resort
Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa
Embassy Suites La Quinta

(760) 323-1711
(760) 322-7000
(888) 999-1995
(760) 341-2211
(760) 341-1000
(760) 777-1711

Bridal Beauty Hair
Listings include beauty salons with a fixed location as well as stylists that will travel to your home or venue. A trial run is a very good idea.

            Raphael’s Salon - $$, $$$
Wedding Strands by Soozi 
Revive Salon & Day Spa
Chakra Hair Studio 
Maria Ardeljan 
al Michael’s Hair Design 

(760) 320-7867
(951) 317-9143
(760) 325-4800
(760) 779-0002
(760) 340-9117
(760) 341-5247

Bridal Beauty Makeup
Listings include salons with a fixed location as well as stylists that will travel to your home or venue. A trial run is a very good idea

The “A” List Makeup Studio - $$, $$$
Raphael’s Salon
Hi-Lites Aveda
Lynne Switzky
Radiant Solutions
SpaCentric Makeup

(760) 776-6800
(760) 320-7867
(760) 328-5441
(714) 206-3545
(866) 492-9223
(760) 278-9683

Cakes & Candies
Not all bakeries deliver. You may be able to save some money by purchasing a much smaller ceremonial “cutting cake”, serving sheet cake or an innovative dessert.

 Pastry Swan Bakery - $$, $$$
Jensen’s Finest Foods
Michelle's Bakery
Palm Springs Pastry Company
Sherman’s Bakery
Exquisite Desserts

(760) 202-1213
(760) 325-8282
(909) 792-5436
(760) 567-9211
(760) 325-1199
(760) 772-5522

Caterers 
Caterers listed are for venues where offsite food and beverage vendors are permitted.  A few venues insist on their suggested caterer unless you pay a premium.

"CJ" A Catering Enterprise - $, $$
Empire Caterers
Westwood Catering
Partners Pantry
Savoury’s Catering
Pieros Acqua Pazza

(760) 323-7936
(909) 792-7886
(760) 416-9531
(909)335-9895
(760) 322-8432
(760) 862-9800

Day Spas - Salons
One of the most important things about spending a few hours the day before your wedding at a spa is that you will be able to relax and recover from any wedding planning stress.

Miko’s Day Spa Salon - $$
Elements Spa Hilton Palm Springs
Spa at Deep Canyons
Aqua Serena Spa
The Well at Miramonte Resort
La Quinta Healing Arts
(760) 320-6884
(760) 318-8528
(760) 464-2876‎
(760) 341 1000
(800) 237-2926
(760) 777-1447

Decorations
Linens, chair covers, candles, full service

Classic Party Rentals - $$, $$$
Elegant Designs Specialty Linens - $$$
Dress My Chair
Linen Effects
100 Candles
The Divine Event

(760) 343-5110
(888) 856-9192
(626) 965-4901
(651) 356-8563
(323) 846-8686
(877) 874-1998

Disc Jockeys
DJ’s play all kinds of different music and this is why you have to ask them specifically about the type you would like them to play at your wedding.

California DJ - $$
Palm Springs Party DJ
Creative Audio Productions
Dan McGrath Productions
Mobile DJ's
California Party Machine

(714) 544-2614
(760) 837-9117
(760) 668-2246
(760) 346-7702
(909) 387-0980‎
(626) 859-0585

Flowers
The fragile softness of a flower is aptly compared with the delicate beauty of a woman, which might be the basic reason for including flowers in a union of two hearts before God.

PS FlowerMart - $, $$, $$$
Tuscany Florist
Cache Fiore
Hockbridge Florist
Desert Floral Importers
Country Club Florist

(760) 416-3302
(760) 321-0400
(760) 285-5992
(909) 793-1331
(760) 898-4617
(760) 773-3637

Limousine - Transportation
For best selection begin your wedding limo shopping 6 to 9 months before your wedding date.

My Chauffeur - $$
Limos At Your Service
Country Club Limousine
Cardiff Limousine & Transportation
Premier Limousine
Hancock Limousine

(760) 321-4001
(800) 219-2664
(760) 320-0044
(760) 568-1403
(760) 345-3004
(760)  363-7629

Live Music
Bands, Guitarist, Harpist, Violinist/Strings, Vocalist

Judy Chamberlain - $$
David Levin Entertainment
Intimate Guitar Music
Music of Romance
Fiddle Stix
Norman Lasiter

(310) 776-7589
(888) 512-2263
(760) 323-8604
(760) 774-3538
(951) 659-2277
(760) 333-3406

Officiants - Clergy
There is no substitute for hands-on wedding experience. While experience doesn't guarantee personal character, it is the best barometer for ministry competence.

Your Wedding Officiant $, $$, $$
Rev. Barbara Satkin
I Do Weddings
Your Ideal Wedding
Specialized Weddings
Honorable E Thomas Lang

(877) 627-7996
(760) 327-9610
(951) 242-1233
(909) 615-5838
(866) 504-5050
(847) 858-7627

Massage
Listings include massage studios with a fixed location as well as traveling therapists who will come to you.

Desert Mystique Spa - $$
All About Massage
Spa Blend Mobile Massage
The Well at Miramonte Resort
American Male
The Face Place

(760) 960-4597
(760) 346-7949
(760) 318-9100
(800) 237-2926
(866) 596-8387
(760) 325-7055

Party Rentals - Supplies
Tables, chairs, fine china, high-end flatware, specialty linens, centerpieces, tents, canopies and much more.

Signature Party Rentals - $$
Industry Event Services
Margarita Momma
Avalon Tent Company
Classic Party Rentals
Capri Party Rentals

(760) 863-0671
(626) 965-4901
(951) 304-2627
(888) 910-8868
(760) 343-5110
(760) 574-7505

Photographers
It is quite normal for a photographer to travel an hour, or longer, to a wedding location.  If the photographer is traveling a long distance, buy some insurance by having them arrive early.

Scott Campbell Photography - $$, $$$
Melanie Miller Photography
Christine Arnold Photography
Avra Photography
Red Lantern Photography
Albert Hinojosa Photography

(760) 449-1877
(760) 272-7586
(760) 485-1893
(760) 772-1932
(760) 771-4499
(909) 886-6128

Rehearsal Dinner

Dining for Groups - $, $$, $$$
50 area restaurants

Videographers
There is nothing like a professionally produced videotape to capture all the sights and sounds of your wedding day.

All Video Works - $$, $$$
Hap the Video Man
Bluewater Productions
Epoch Productions
Pacific Wedding Films
Step One Productions

(760) 327-2317
(760) 323-0602
(760) 773-0581
(760) 345-9778
(323) 309-8164
(951) 742-8463

Wedding Day of Coordinator
These professionals are detail oriented and are trained to manage the elements of, and people involved in, your event. They normally charge less than full service wedding consultants.
 

A Walk Down the Aisle - $$, $$$
Your Day to Remember - $, $$
Signature Wedding Events
Ultimate Events
Rochelle Marie's Events by Design
Dahl Wedding Company

(760) 775-9553
(888) 656-9327
(760) 238-6168
(760) 340-4314
(760) 771-2424
(888) 275-0908

Wedding Planners (full service)
A rare breed that often spend many more hours thinking, and re-thinking about your wedding than they will ever get paid for. These are also the experienced go-to people should your event have an emergency.

A Walk Down the Aisle - $$, $$$
Your Day to Remember
Signature Wedding Events
Ultimate Events
Rochelle Marie's Events by Design
Dahl Wedding Company

(760) 775-9553
(888) 656-9327
(760) 238-6168
(760) 340-4314
(760) 771-2424
(888) 275-0908

 

 

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Vendor Pricing Code: $ = Moderate Pricing $$ = Mid-Range $$$ = Upper End of Market

Vendor qualifications needed to achieve “preferred vendor” status

In order to be listed above, most vendors must meet five of nine of the below requirements including #'s 1, 2 & 9.

  1. Currently be on the “Preferred Vendor” list of the venue , or, be verbally approved by the current venue management
  2. Pledge to the below code of ethics*
  3. Be referred by a Certified Wedding or Event Planner who has personal experience
    with the vendor
  4. Be a member in good standing of a wedding organization
  5. Have a minimum of ten verifiable venue /wedding vendor references
  6. Have appropriate industry insurance indemnifying the venue
  7. Attend wedding vendor training classes
  8. Be familiar with the venue, having performed services at the site in the past
  9. Agree to have their listing removed from the above venue list should there be cause

Code of ethics
*I pledge myself to honesty and integrity; to pursue my profession and education so that service to my clients shall be maintained with high standards and practices.

Article 1. I will accurately represent my qualifications and experience in both oral and written communications.
Article 2. I will act and speak professionally so as not to offend nor bring discredit to other professionals in the vendor service industry.
Article 3. I will be committed to understanding my customer's needs, approaches and goals in promotion of service and proposal.
Article 4. I will share knowledge and professional experience with others.
Article 5. I will maintain the trust of clients and respect the affairs of clients and others who may share confidential information.
Article 6. I will treat other professionals with professional courtesy and dignity.
Article 7. I will provide services in those areas in which I am qualified to serve, taking into consideration available opportunities to develop new services or take on new opportunities. When unable or unqualified to fulfill requests for service, I will make every effort to recommend the services of another vendor whose business practices also exemplify this code of ethics.
Article 8. I will protect the public against fraud and unfair practices and shall attempt to disengage all practices that bring discredit to the profession.
Article 9. I will not be party to agreements that unfairly limit or restrain access to the marketplace by any other wedding professional, client, or to the public, based upon race, creed, color, sex, age, physical disability, sexual orientation or country of national origin.
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