Wedding Planning Guide and Wedding Vendor Directory

Category Advice	Click on preferred vendors links	Contact
Accommodations Most of the hotels are within twenty minutes of the represented venue. Several price ranges are represented.	Marriott Desert Springs, JW- $$, $$$ Westin Mission Hills Resort, - $$, $$$ Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa - $$, $$$ Embassy Suites Palm Desert - $$	(760) 341-2211 (760) 322-7000 (760) 341-1000 (760) 777-1711
Bridal Beauty Hair Listings include beauty salons with a fixed location as well as stylists that will travel to your home or venue.	Raphael’s Salon - $$, $$$ Revive Salon & Day Spa - $$ Al Michael’s Hair Design - $$	(760) 320-7867 (760) 325-4800 (760) 341-5247
Bridal Beauty Makeup Listings include salons with a fixed location as well as stylists that will travel to your home or venue.	The “A” List Makeup Studio - $$, $$$ Pretty Bride Makeup Artist - $$ Hi-Lites Aveda - $$ SpaCentric Makeup - $$	(760) 776-6800 (760) 578-7355 (760) 328-5441 (760) 278-9683
Cakes & Goodies You may be able to save some money by purchasing a much smaller ceremonial “cutting cake” or by serving sheet cake.	Pastry Swan Bakery - $$, $$$ Jensen’s Finest Foods - $$ Sherman’s Bakery - $$ Exquisite Desserts - $$	(760) 202-1213 (760) 346-9393 (760) 325-1199 (760) 772-5522
Caterers Caterers listed are for venues where offsite food and beverage vendors are permitted.	"CJ" A Catering Enterprise - $, $$ Westwood Catering - $$, $$$ Savoury’s Catering - $$, $$$ Piero's Acqua Pazza - $$	(760) 323-7936 (760) 416-9531 (760) 322-8432 (760) 862-9800
Day Spas - Salons Spending a few hours the day before your wedding at a spa is that you will be able to relax and recover from any wedding planning stress.	Miko’s Day Spa Salon - $$ Elements Spa Hilton Palm Springs - $$ Aqua Serena Spa - $$, $$$ The Well at Miramonte Resort - $$, $$$	(760) 320-6884 (760) 318-8528 (760) 341 1000 (800) 237-2926
Decorations Linens, chair covers, candles, rentals and full service	Classic Party Rentals - $$, $$$ Elegant Designs Specialty Linens - $$$ Signature Party Rentals - $$ Perfect Touch - $$, $$$	(760) 343-5110 (888) 856-9192 (714) 545-6777 (760) 320-8668
Disc Jockeys DJ’s play all kinds of different music and this is why you have to tell them specifically about your preferences.	Musical Affair - $$ Creative Audio Productions - $$, $$$ Dan McGrath Productions - $$	(760) 864-7204 (760) 668-2246 (760) 346-7702
Flowers The fragile softness of a flower is aptly compared with the delicate beauty of a woman.	PS FlowerMart - $, $$, $$$ Perfect Touch Floral - $$, $$$ Arrangements - $$, $$$ Artisan Events- $$$	(760) 416-3302 (760) 320-8668 (760) 776-1144 (760) 778-1964
Limousine - Transportation For best selection begin your wedding limo shopping 6 to 9 months before your wedding date.	Cardiff Limousine & Transportation - $$, $$$ Hancock Limousine -$$ Premier Limousine - $$	(760) 568-1403 (760) 363-7629 (760) 345-3004
Live Music Bands, Guitarist, Harpist, Violinist/Strings, Vocalist	Epic Entertainment - $$, $$$ Musical Affair - $$, $$$ Steven Saunders - $$	(760) 360-6668 (760) 864-7204 (760) 285-4900
Massage Listings include massage studios with a fixed location as well as traveling therapists who will come to you.	Desert Mystique Spa - $$ All About Massage - $$ Aqua Serena Spa - $$, $$$	(877) 627-7996 (760) 327-9610 (760) 341 1000
Officiants - Clergy Click here to learn why hiring your officiant early can save you money.	Your Wedding Officiant - $, $$, $$	(877) 627-7996
Party Rentals - Supplies Tables, chairs, fine china, high-end flatware, specialty linens, centerpieces, tents, and canopies.	Signature Party Rentals - $$ Industry Event Services - $$ Avalon Tent Company - $$ Capri Party Rentals - $	(760) 863-0671 (626) 965-4901 (888) 910-8868 (760) 574-7505
Photographers It is quite normal for a photographer to travel an hour, or longer, to a wedding location.	Scott Campbell Photography - $$, $$$ Melanie Miller Photography - $$ Nicole Goddard Photography - $$	(760) 449-1877 (760) 272-7586 (323-646-2055
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 day.	All Video Works - $$, $$$ Hap the Video Man - $$ Bluewater Productions - $$	(760) 327-2317 (760) 323-0602 (760) 773-0581
Wedding & Event Coordinators What do Day of Coordinators do? How much do they charge?	My Joyful Wedding - $, $$, $$$	(877) 627-7996
Wedding & Event Planners Need more than day of event help?	My Joyful Wedding - $$, $$$	(877) 627-7996

Disclaimer:

Inclusion of a service provider is for convenience only and does not imply any warranty of service. All providers are requested to adhere to the below specified standards but this website, and above listed venue, will not accept responsibility for any dissatisfaction you may have. All users are cautioned to make their own decision about using a service after they have made contact with a provider.
Return to top

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 four of nine of the below requirements including #'s 1, 2 & 9.

Currently be on the “Preferred Vendor” list of the venue, or, be verbally approved by management
Pledge to the below code of ethics
Be referred by a Certified Wedding or Event Planner
Be a member in good standing of a wedding organization
Have a minimum of ten verifiable venue / wedding vendor references
Have appropriate industry insurance indemnifying the venue
Attend periodic wedding vendor training classes
Be familiar with the venue, having performed services in the past, or participate in a site viewing
Agree to have their listing removed from the 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.
Return to top