Vendors

Ceremony and Reception Location

Val Vista Lakes

I absolutely fell in love with this place! It sits right on the water, and is really well designed.  They allow you to use any vendor you like, and are very flexible.  The banquet manager Janet is phenomenal! She is so kind and accommodating.

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Photography

Life in Still Photography

Rien did a wedding for a friend of mine, and the pictures turned out very romantic.  She also does pregnancy/baby photos and intimate shoots.  Professional and very reasonable prices, and truly a joy to work with.
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Memories Through Time Photography

I will be using Amanda for a second shooter.  She will contract out for $100 and hour for a minimum of three hours.  I am very excited to work with her.  I am also using her husband Mike's videography company.

Videography

Memories Through Time Videography

You can contact Mike through Amanda's photography website.  Mike has been very accommodating to my needs. I explained what type of video I wanted, and I also expressed what I wanted most in my video. I can't wait to see how it turns out!  He is a great value!

Cake

PJ is my new favorite person!  She was an absolute dream to work with, and I couldn't be more excited about our cake.  She was incredibly cheerful, and made me feel at ease right away.  She wasn't afraid to get down and dirty with the budget, which I really appreciated.  She gave us some really great options to increase or decrease the price of the cake.  Her prices start out at $4.50 a slice, but my fondant design with the intricate flowers is $7.50 a slice.   am most excited for the surprise groom's cake!  FI is a chemistry major, so she is designing a 3D beaker for him.  She will also use an airbrush to give it the appearance of having something brewing in it!

Her signature cake flavor is a white sponge cake with Bavarian cream and fresh strawberries.  Absolutely to die for!

The inspiration for our cake. The fondant will be white instead of green.
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Music

My future mother in law is handling all of the music arrangements.  I think she has picked out some fabulous people!

Allegro Quartet
This string ensemble comes highly recommended by the academic music community.  The quartet will be playing for the ceremony.
Anna Chepikova
Anna sings and plays the piano.  She will be providing entertainment during dinner.
Ray the DJ
Ray's company will be providing the amplifications equipment for the ceremony as well as dance music for the reception.