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Real Weddings
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The editorial and pictures you supply will replace this message, and greatly improve the look of this "under construction" web page, while the information that you submit will help to increase your and our web site traffic. It is important to include ceremony and reception capacity statistics.

Content is king on the internet! In depth information about 60+ venues and 300+ preferred vendors will maximize a destination brides search results and will, hopefully, improve bookings for cooperating venues and vendors.


The above links, and picture frames, will be completed when you submit the following materials.

1) four to ten stellar images larger than 150 X 150 pixels. Note our "Real Weddings" link above right.

2) A 150 words, low-hype, property description including any links to online wedding packages, menus, testimonial pages etc. Your editorial replaces the block of verbiage you are reading.

3) Vendor policies, including insurance requirements.

4) Your current preferred vendor* list.

*To qualify for inclusion, all preferred vendors must meet set standards. A pre-launch sampling of preferred vendors, and their pricing code (s), is featured below. Your management might want to review the below venue liability disclaimer.

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We look forward to developing venue and vendor marketing partnerships that are beneficial to your property as well as to the economy of the Inland Empire.

Sincerely,

Richard Cadieux
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760-320-8141
MyJoyfulWedding.com, formerly WeddingConcierge.info, has been a bridal directory since 2001.

 

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

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Dear Bride and Groom:

To help you locate wedding vendors in a broad pricing range, qualifying vendors have been added to the preferred vendor list of the above venue. Please note the below vendor pricing code as well as how vendors qualified to be listed.

Vendor Qualifications

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

 
Category - Advice
Preferred vendors not all linked
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Accommodations
Most of the listed properties are within ten miles of the represented venue. Wedding guests need to know about accommodation options. You might include the properties n your wedding web site.

Marriott Desert Springs, JW $$, $$$
Westin Mission Hills Resort, $$, $$$
Club Intrawest $$
Miramonte Resort & Spa $$,$$$
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa $$,$$$
Embassy Suites La Quinta $$

(760) 341-2211
(760) 322-7000
(760) 674-1200
(760) 341-2200
(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 - $$, $$$
Revive Salon & Day Spa
Wedding Strands by Soozi 
Chakra Hair Studio 
Maria Ardeljan 
al Michael’s Hair Design 

(760) 320-7867
(760) 325-4800
(951) 317-9143
(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 - $$, $$$
Pretty Bride Makeup Artist
Hi-Lites Aveda
Lynne Switzky
Radiant Solutions
SpaCentric Makeup

(760) 776-6800
(760) 578-7355
(760) 328-5441
(714) 206-3545
(760) 309-2509
(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
Signature Party Rentals
Perfect Touch
Linen Effects

(760) 343-5110
(888) 856-9192
(626) 965-4901
(714) 545-6777
(760) 320-8668
(651) 356-8563

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 - $$
Creative Audio Productions
Dan McGrath Productions
California Party Machine
Musical Affair
Mobile DJ's

(714) 544-2614
(760) 668-2246
(760) 346-7702
(626) 859-0585
(760) 864-7204
(909) 387-0980‎

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 - $, $$, $$$
2 Lips Flowers & Gifts
Cache Fiore
Arrangements
Events Department
Country Club Florist

(760) 416-3302
(760) 202-8444
(760) 285-5992
(760) 776-1144
(800) 525-7634
(760) 773-3637

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

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

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

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

Judy Chamberlain - $$
David Levin Entertainment
Intimate Guitar Music
Music of Romance
Fiddle Stix
Steven Saunders

(310) 776-7589
(888) 512-2263
(760) 323-8604
(760) 774-3538
(951) 659-2277
(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
Spa Blend Mobile Massage
The Well at Miramonte Resort
American Male
Angelina Faith

(877) 627-7996
(760) 327-9610
(951) 242-1233
(909) 615-5838
(866) 504-5050
(909) 641-5698

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
Reverend Rhoda Casto

(760) 960-4597
(760) 346-7949
(760) 318-9100
(800) 237-2926
(866) 596-8387
(760) 772-1328

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 - $$, $$$
Ron Brewer Photography
Melanie Miller Photography
Imagine Imagery
Within Sight
Nicole Goddard Photography

(760) 449-1877
(760) 564-6480
(760) 272-7586
(760) 887-3744
(714) 505-0236
(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 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.
 

My Joyful Wedding - $$, $$$
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 management
  2. Pledge to the below code of ethics
  3. Be referred by a Certified Wedding or Event Planner
  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 periodic wedding vendor training classes
  8. Be familiar with the venue, having performed services in the past, or participate in a site viewing
  9. 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.
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