Wedding?
Party? 
Corporate Event?
ABetterParty.com
for Planning, Coordination and Entertainment
call Ty Smith (858) 488-0624 or email

Visit our huge Party Store! Browse our unique selection of novelties, accessories, gifts and favors for your Wedding or Party!

DANCE INSTRUCTION

Rebecca Grohowski
Private Dance Instruction
Singles - Couples - Groups - Wedding Choreography
Tel: (619) 787-6376
Email: Rebecca@dancingtogether.com
Website: www.dancingtogether.com  

DANCE PERFORMERS

Celtic Pride
Irish Dancers
Tel: 858 748 2674
Email: mconnell2@cox.net
Contact: Maureen Connell, Teacher and Performer

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DISC JOCKEYS

A Better Party .com
San Diego’s Top MC+DJ Duo for Weddings, Corporate Parties & Special Events
3624 Bayside Walk
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: (858) 488-0624
Contact: Ty & Mari Smith
Email: djduo@abetterparty.com
Website: www.abetterparty.com

DOVE RELEASE

A Rite of Flight
White Dove Releases for All Occasions - Serving San Diego County & South Riverside County
Tel: (619) 501-3338
Contact: Art & Donna Casale
Email: riteflight@cox.net 
Website: www.sandiegoweddingdoves.com
Art & Donna also offer ministerial services for your wedding ceremony. See their website for more details.

Wings of White
Contact: Charlene
Tel: 760-724-7890
Email: info@wingsofwhite.com
Webiste: www.wingsofwhite.com

ENTERTAINERS (See also BANDS, DANCE PERFORMERS, DISC JOCKEYS & MUSICIANS)

Andrew Barden - Eccentric Juggler
Tel: 1-866-339-469
Email: Andrew@AndrewBarden.com
Website: http://www.andrewbarden.com 

Classy Artwork
Caricaturist
Tarot and Handwriting Analyis at Parties
Contact: Mark Perna
Tel: 800-493-3239
Email: JPernaArt@Yahoo.com
Website: http://www.classyartwork.com

"Mind to Mind" Show
David Winston – Intuitive Entertainment
P.O. Box 20615
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tel: (619) 491-5730
Email: mindreader@cox.net
Website: www.davidwinston.com

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FLORISTS

Avant Fleur
7140 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Tel: (858) 623-8115
Contact: Jacqueline Saihati, Artistic Director/Designer
Email: jacqueline@avantfleur.com
Website: www.avantfleur.com

Escondido El Norte Florist
1024 W El Norte Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92026
Tel: (760) 746-6161 or 800 322-6611 – toll free
Contact: Ken & Connie Webb, Owners

Furst Flowers
Arrangements for all occasions; Weddings
1460 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
Open 7 Days A Week
Contact: Hana Furst
Tel: 619-223-5160
Email: furst@cts.com

Gardenia Design Group
Distinctive Floral Designs, Wedding and Event Design
1123 West Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: (619) 275-7010
Contact: David R. Snider, email: david@gardeniadesigngroup.com   or
Pilar Vigil, email: pilar@gardeniadesigngroup.com
Website: www.gardeniadesigngroup.com

Karen Tran Florals
Extraordinary Florals · Custom Linens
4186 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Suite K
San Diego, CA 92121
Tel: (858) 587-9424
Contact: Karen Tran
E-mail: karen@karentran.com 
Website: www.karentran.com 

Michael's Flower Girl
San Diego's Complete Wedding Resource Center & Flower Shop
Chula Vista, CA
Tel: (619) 428-5544 or toll-free 877-396-5771
Contact: Sheri Proskow
Email: beauti47@aol.com 
Website: www.michaelsflowergirl.com 

Neena's Designs
Unique, Distinctive, Unforgettable
Weddings and Special Events
10457 Roselle St., Suite G
San Diego, CA 92121
Tel: 858-558-8733
Email: otten@worldnet.att.net 

Peggi Walker Designs - Metro Floral
A "Miracle on 34th Street"
3401 Adams Av., Ste. B
San Diego, CA 92116
Tel: (619) 282-2300
Email: info@peggiwalker.com
Website: www.peggiwalker.com

Wholesale Flowers
5305 Metro Street (located off Linda Vista Rd., near Morena Blvd.)
San Diego, CA 92110
Tel: (619) 295-3444 or toll-free outside San Diego area 1-800-600-8483
Contact: Jon Lewis
Email: info@sdflowers.com 
Website: www.sdflowers.com 

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FRAMING

Dove Framing & Art
Art & Cutsom Framing; Giclee & Digital Printing; Displays, Signs & Exhibits; Photo Restoration.
4060 Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA
Contact: Peter Pontell
Tel: 858-270-7400
Email: pedrodiego1@cox.net
Webiste: www.doveart.com

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GREETING CARDS
Free Electronic greeting cards from 123greeting.com
http://www.123greetings.com/

HAIR DESIGN

Cara Mia Hair & Makeup
Professional Make-up Artistry and Hair Design
Contact:Patricia Garcia-Norvell
Tel: (858) 492-9000
Email: pnorvell@san.rr.com 

Moderna - The Hair & Skin Salon
433 G Street, Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 233-0014
Contact: Terri Brennan
Website: www.modernasalon.com 

Studio J
On Location Bridal Hair · MakeUp
Contact: Judy Stafford
Tel: (619) 497-1850
Email: JS1954@pacbell.net
Website: www.studioj.biz

You By Design Hair & Makeup
11706 Papagallo Ct.
San Diego, CA 92124
Contact: Diane Serns
Tel: (858) 492-1770
Email: dserns@cts.com

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HOME RENTALS
Pacific Shore Platinum
A luxury home rental service in San Diego
Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe & Encinitas
Tel: (858) 481-7939
Email: info@psplatinum.com
Website: www.pacificshoreplatinum.com

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HONEYMOON / TRAVEL

The Art of Travel
2902 Dove Street
San Diego, CA 92103-5543
Tel: (619) 294-3598
Contact: Kleon Howe, Owner - Honeymoon Specialist
Email: kleon@theartoftravelonline.com
Website: www.theartofhoneymoons.com 

All Around Travel
All inclusive Jamaica/Caribbean + Australia, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe & many others!
9040 Friars Road, Suite 550
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: (619) 516-4192 - direct line
Contact: Judy Clarkson, Honeymoon Specialist
Email: judyc@allaroundtravel.com 
Website: www.windwardtrav.com 

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ICE SCULPTURES

Black Sheep Ice
Tel: (619) 606-0990
Contact: Carla Sawyers
Email: info@blacksheepice.com
Website: www.blacksheepice.com

JEWELERS

Beadazzled by Mindy
Custom Bridal Sets & Bridesmaids Gifts. Your colors. Your Design.
San Diego
Tel: (858) 488-3833
Contact: Mindy
Email: beadazzledbymindy@hotmail.com
Website: www.beadazzledbymindy.com

David Bernatz Jewelers
Encinitas Ranch Towne Center
1042 North El Camino Real, Suite D
Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel: (760) 943-9955

John Franklin Jewelers
7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92111
Tel: (858) 278-6671
Contact: Jeffrey Martin
Email: jmartin@johnfranklin.com
Website: www.johnfranklin.com 

LIMOUSINES / TRANSPORTATION

Aventine Transportation
PO Box 12235
La Jolla, CA 92039
Contact: Michelle Benjelloun, President
Phone:  (858) 688-1234
Email:  aventinelimo@msn.com

PacifiCoach
The Ultimate Limousine... Luxury Coach Service
Tel:1.800.808.8777
Contact: Vince Moroney or Steve Mornoey
Email: luxury@pacificoach.com  
Website: www.pacificoach.com 

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LINENS

BBJ Linen
2728 S. LaCienega Voulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Tel: 1-866-462-2552 – toll free
Contact: Neely Polonitza, Showroom Coordinator
Email: npolonitza@bbjlinen.com
Website: www.bbjlinen.com  – for on line catalog & resource guide

Wildflower Linen
441 East Columbine Avenue, Suite E
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Tel: 714-540-1777
Contact: Young Song Martin
Email: young@wildflowerlinens.com
Website: www.wildflowerlinens.com

MAGICIANS

Magical Presentations
San Diego, CA
Tel: (858) 254-5596
Contact: Jeff Smith
Email: jsmith@magicalsales.com
Website: www.magicalsales.com 

MAKEUP ARTISTS

Bilancio
Skin Care & Make-up Artistry
5042 Harding Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact: Theresa Cihomsky
Tel: (760) 434-3800

Cara Mia Hair & Makeup
Professional Make-up Artistry and Hair Design
Contact: Patricia Garcia-Norvell
Tel: (858) 492-9000
Email: pnorvell@san.rr.com 

Studio J
On Location Bridal Hair · MakeUp
Contact: Judy Stafford
Tel: (619) 497-1850
Email: JS1954@pacbell.net
Website: www.studioj.biz

You By Design Hair & Makeup
11706 Papagallo Ct.
San Diego, CA 92124
Contact: Diane Serns
Tel: (858) 492-1770
Email: dserns@cts.com

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MARRIAGE RITUALS

Black Dog Creations
Marriage Ritual Box™
The Wedding is but a day; Marriage is an ongoing process.
243 E. Glaucus Street, Unit D
Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel: 760-436-1131
Email: drangelak@yahoo.com

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

A Better Party .com
San Diego’s Top MC+DJ Duo for Weddings, Corporate Parties & Special Events
3624 Bayside Walk
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: (858) 488-0624
Contact: Ty & Mari Smith
Email: djduo@abetterparty.com
Website: www.abetterparty.com

MEETING PLANNERS

Meeting Expectations
Event Planning & Conference / Association Management
Meeting Expectations is a full service association management, event marketing, and conference and trade show planning company.
415 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30305 USA
Tel: (404) 240-0999
Email: info@meetingexpectations.com
Website: www.meetingexpectations.com

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MULTIMEDIA

Patricia Booth Electronic Multimedia Photo Albums
New Jersey USA
Tel: (732) 207-7294
Email: pb@patriciabooth.com
Website: www.patriciabooth.com

MUSICIANS (See also BANDS, DANCE PERFORMERS, DISC JOCKEYS, ENTERTAINERS & MUSICIANS)

BAGPIPES - A Celtic Traveler
World Class Bagpipe Player
Hermosa Beach, CA (travels to San Diego County and beyond!)
Tel: (310) 379-4778 or (310) 977-9726
Contact: Ian Whitelaw
Email: ian@aceltictraveler.com 
Website: www.aceltictraveler.com

BAGPIPES - Larry Veach
Tel: (760) 757-1122
Email: LarryVeach@hotmail.com

BAGPIPES - Robert Burns
4877 Voltaire St.,
Ocean Beach (San Diego), CA
Tel: (619) 223-0441
Email: bagpipes@robertburns.biz 
Website: www.robertburns.biz

BAGPIPES - Charles Rosenburger
Pipe Major for the Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band
Tel: (619)-462-6091

GUITAR - Libertino Music
Guitar Performance & Instruction
1924 Pariva Drive
Cardiff, CA 92007-1426
Tel: (760) 436-0674
Cel: (760) 815-6202
Contact: Dan Libertino, MM, BA
Email: dan@danlibertinomusic.com
Website: www.danlibertinomusic.com

HARP - Juli Alexander
Tel: (619) 548-0654
Email: juli.alexander@juno.com
Website: www.jharp.com

HARP - The Singing Harpist
Harp, Vocals, Piano
P.O. Box 691
Oceanside, CA 92049
Tel: (760) 722-HARP
Contact: Kathy Kavanaugh
Email: singingharpist@cox.net
Website: www.singingharpist.com 

PIANO - Joan Kurland
Piano, Electric Keyboards, Vocals
3245 College Place #12
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Tel: (619) 464-2525
Contact: Joan Kurland
Email: jkurland@iopener.net

PIANO – Lee Galloway, Pianist & Coach
2409 Boundary Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Tel: (619) 281-8118 or 1-800-455-0955 – toll free
Email: lee@leegalloway.com
Website: www.Leegalloway.com

PIANO - Piano Artistry of Lori Lewis
San Diego
Tel: (858) 453-8033
Toll Free: 888 635-8922
Contact: Lori Lewis
Email: pianomusic@lorilewis.com 
Website: www.lorilewis.com 

STEEL DRUMS – Caribbean Steel
Tel: (619) 742-NICO
Contact: Nico Gutierrez, Percussionist/Producer
Email: nico@downtownsound.com
Website: www.downtownsound.com

STEEL DRUMS & ISLAND MUSIC - Dano's Island Sounds
Tel: (619) 301-2564
Contact: Dan Lancelot
Email: islandsounds@nethere.com
Website: www.danosislandsounds.com

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PARTY RENTALS (See also CHAIR COVERS)

Abbey Party Rents
6969 Corte Santa Fe
San Diego, CA 92121
Contact: Marianne Stransky, Office Manager
Tel: 858-597-0201 or 619-55-PARTY

Absolutely Fabulous!
Events and Productions - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Maui, South Florida, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago
Main Office:
2940 College Ave., #B
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (858) 780-0331
Contact: Marlene Ditore
Email: marlene@absofab.net
Website: www.absofab.net 

Classic Party Rentals
3939 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Tel: (858) 496-9700
Email: info@classicpartyrentals.com  
Website: www.classicpartyrentals.com  

Event Party Rentals
1430 B Street
San Diego, CA
Tel: 800 264-4008 – toll free
Event Rentals - Portable Seating, Staging - Portable, Mobile Kitchen, Umbrellas, Lighting - Portable, Lighting - Light Towers, BBQ Grills & Griddles
Party Rentals - Chairs - Folding, Tables - Banquet, China - Specialty, Dance Floors, Linens -Tablecloths & Napkins, Linens - Skirting, Wedding Accessories, Glassware, Bars - Portable, Catering Equipment, Linens - Chair Covers, Linens - Specialty, China - Standard, Chairs - Specialty, Flatware, Beverage Machines, Props - Plants, Canopy Tents, AudioVisual

Raphael’s Party Rental
8606 Miramar Road
San Diego, CA
Tel: (858)-689-7368
Email: ellen@raphaels.com
Website: www.raphaels.com
Party Rentals - Chairs - Folding, Tables - Banquet, Dance Floors, Linens -Tablecloths & Napkins, Linens - Skirting, Glassware, Catering Equipment, Serving Items, China - Standard, Flatware
Tent Rentals - Canopies - Frame, Tent - Pole

RentalSite.com
Directory of Rental Providers
If you are looking to rent anything, then let us help you find it. Our database allows you to find and quote the items you are looking to rent by product-type and market area.
Rentals include: Restrooms; Fencing; Temporary Power (e.g. Generators); Audio Visual; Event; Party; Tradeshow; Tents & more!
Website: www.rentalsite.com

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PHOTOGRAPHERS (See also VIDEOGRAPHERS)

Affordable Elegance Photography
993 - c S. Santa Fe Avenue
Vista, CA 92083
Tel: (760) 967 7171
Contact: Rick & Cynthia Gould
Email: aephoto@pacbell.net
Website: www.aephoto.net

Affordable Wedding Photo & Video
Contact: Sandor or Jason
Tel: 619-561-8482

Aperture Photography
Theresa Hayden
Tel: (858) 573-6143
Email: mthayden@earthlink.net
Website: www.aperturephotography.com

Artistry Photography
Digital or Film Photography
Wedding, Engagement, Portrait
Family, PR, Corporate Events
Contact: Bob Weissberg
Tel: 858-391-1039
Email: artistryphotography@netzero.net

Brian and Valerie Howarth Photography
Tel: 619-583-0411
Email: SDPhoto7@AOL.Com
Website: http://gothere.com/wedding/Howarth/photography.htm

Candids by Allie
1137 Countrywood Lane
Vista, CA 92083
Tel: (760) 727-0796
Contact: Mike and Allie Hawkins
Email: allie@candidsbyallie.com 
Website: www.candidsbyallie.com 

Carolyn Marie Photography
Mira Mesa, CA
Tel: (858) 695-6852
Contact: Carolyn Marie
Email: cmphoto@san.rr.com 
Website: www.cmphotosandiego.com

Darin Fong Photography
Tel: 619-266-2893
Email: info@darinfong.com
Website: www.darinfong.com

Dennis Way Photography
Tel: (858) 279-3337
Contact: Dennis Way
Email: deway@pacbell.net
Website: www.dennisway.com

Elegant Digital
12707 Gibraltar Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Contact: Ken Colby - Portrait Photographer
Tel: 858-229-6099
Email: ElegantDigital@san.rr.com
Website: www.ElegantDigital.com

Forever After Photography
San Diego, 92126
Tel: (858) 566-7306
Contact: Lisa Celia-Balderston
Email: ldcelia@aol.com 

GCS Photography
5617 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
Tel: (619) 583-1427
Contact: Don Snowden, Lead Photographer
Email: info@gcsphoto.com
Website: www.gcsphoto.com 

GDE Special Events
Gary Dean Eaton
Videojournalist – Photojournalist
Tel: 858-735-0500
Email: gdevideo@aol.com
Website: www.gdevideo.com

Greenwell Photography
"Specialized in outdoor portraiture"
Advertising * Events * Weddings * Portraits
5959 Mission Gorge Road, Ste. 102
San Diego, CA 92120
Contact: Gail Greenwell
Tel: 619-294-4041
Email: greenwellphoto@aol.com
Website: www.greenwellphotography.com

Jensen Video and Photography
P.O. Box 722937
San Diego, CA 92172-2937
Tel: 858-538-0508
Website: www.ninajensen.com

Kathy Ziegler Art & Photography
"Capture the ones you love"
5643 Watercrest Drive
Bonita, CA 91902
Tel: (619) 475-0077
Contact: Kathy Ziegler
Email: ktziegler@cox.net
Website: www.ktziegler.com 

Ken Randall Photographer
Studio - 2107 El Cajon Blvd., By Appt.
246 W. Ivy St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 297-7236
Email: kenrandallphotographer@cox.net   
Website: www.kenrandallphoto.com

Kenneth Austin Photography & Video
1450-B Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 921010
Tel: (858) 270-2158
Email: KKAustin@juno.com

Kidnapper of Images
Tel: (858) 274-4472
Pager: (858) 494-9760
Contact: Beverly Brock
Email: bbrock1@san.rr.com 
Website: www.kidnapperofimages.com 

Martin Kosmicki, Photographer
6543 Zena Drive
San Diego, CA 92115
Tel: (619) 583-2229
Email: mgk@cox.net
Website: www.photographyweddings.com

Michele Heimburge Photography
El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: (619) 337-3950
Contact: Michele Heimburge
Email: chele134@cox.net
Website: www.capturedforever.com

MotoPhoto - One Hour MotoPhoto & Portrait Studio
550 Grand Ave.
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Contact: Alain Blanc
Tel: 760-434-4503
Email: motophoto@motolab.com

Nina Jensen Photography
Tel: (858) 538-0508
Email: ninajensen@aol.com
Website: www.ninajensen.com
See also Jensen Studios under VIDEOGRAPHERS

Phil Sheard Photography
Specializing in Weddings, Corporate Events & Sporting Events
"Print on Demand" photo service available
Solana Beach, CA
Tel: (858) 720-1948
Email: chappyboy@aol.com

Photo International
Weddings · Bat/Bar Mitzvah · Baby · Quinceañeras · Glamour · Pets
Video & DVD available
4401 Old River St.
Oceanside, CA 92057
Tel: (760) 803-2896
Contact: José Salas
Email: mr.photo@netzero.net
Website: www.photointernational.net 

Photos by Cecilia
Tel: (619) 223-2106
Email: photosbycec@cox.net
Website: www.photosbycec.com

Photography by Chana & Don
4404 Voltaire Street
San Diego, (O.B.), CA, 92107
Tel: (619) 255-6966
Contact: Chana Groh
Email: photobychana@cox.net
Website: www.photobychanaanddon.com

Photography by Monet
3708 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: 888 827-7725 – toll free or (619) 295-6944
Email: lmonet@pacbell.net
Website: www.photographybymonet.com

Photography by Monique
5870 Vale Way
San Diego, CA 92115
Tel: (619) 583-1150
Contact: Monique Feil
Website: www.moniquefeil.com 

Richard Thacker Studio
Tel: 619-544-0392
Email: phototableau@cox.net
Website: www.richardthacker.com

Ron Hughes & Desirée Photographic Artists
Tel: (619) 264 6500
Contact: Ron Hughes & Desirée
Email: info@rondesiphoto.com
Website: www.rondesiphoto.com

San Diego Wedding Candids
Wedding Photojournalism by John and Kristina Alexanders
San Diego, CA
Tel: (858) 538-0676
Email: john@sdweddingcandids.com
Website: www.sandiegoweddingcandids.com  

Stan Lawrence Portrait Art Photography
Your Love Story Remembered Forever
Tel: (619) 465-2477
Email: lawrence@tns.net 
Website: www.stanlawrence.com  

Wiley Davis Photography
811 San Fernando Pl.
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: 760 443 3515
Email: wiley@thejauntlist.org
Website: www.thejauntlist.org/wiley

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PLANT RENTALS

Good Earth Plant and Flower Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 633028
San Diego, CA 92163
Tel: 858-576-9300
Contact: Maggie Pound
Email: maggie@GoodEarthPlants.com
Website: www.GoodEarthPlants.com

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PRE-MARRIAGE CONSULTING / RELATIONSHIP COACHING

Million Dollar Relationships
Helping you create Extraordinary Relationships and Extraordinary Wealth!
In a relationship?...
... Ask about our Couples Program "Partners in Life"!
Single & looking for your Life Partner?...
... Ask about our Singles Workshop "Relationship Success for Singles"!
San Diego, CA 92109
Contact: Mari Smith, Relationship Coach for Singles & Couples
Tel: (858) 539-3922
Email: Coach@MillionDollarRelationships.com
Website: www.MillionDollarRelationships.com

RSVP SERVICE

Respectfully RSVP
300 Manzanilla Way
Oceanside, CA 92057
Contact: Tony McNeil
Tel: (760) 967-7887
Email: respectfullyrsvp@cox.net

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SECURITY SERVICES

Special Event Security Services
provided by non-profit organization, Special Investigations Agency
Kevin LaChapelle
Director
Tel: 619-778-8433
Email: klachapelle@us-sia.org

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SITES / VENUES – Ceremony & Reception

Angels Landing
A Little Bit of Heaven on 52 Secluded Acres in the Mountains East of San Diego
Country Inn and Resort
Julian, CA 92036
Tel: 888 253-7747
Contact: Danny & Teresa Manley
Email: angels@angelresort.com 
Website: www.angelresort.com 

Bahia Resort Hotel and Bahia Sternwheelers
998 West Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
For Weddings & Special Events, contact: Amy Burke, Catering Sales Manager
Tel: (858) 539-7720, Email: aburke@bahiahotel.com
For Conventions, contact: Julie Deeb, Director of Convention Services
Tel: (858) 539-7708, Email: jdeeb@bahiahotel.com   or
Bridget Dugan, Convention Services Manager
Tel: (858) 539-7711, Email: bdugan@bahiahotel.com  
Website: www.bahiahotel.com 

Bali Hai
2230 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: (619) 222-1181
Contact: Larry Baumann

Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
San Diego CA 92128
Tel: (858) 487-1866
Contact: Steve Vallee, General Manager
Email: stephen@bernardowinery.com 
Website: www.bernardowinery.com 

the Bristol San Diego
stylish and relaxed hotel
1055 First Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 232-6141
Contact: Michelle Wiley, Catering Manager
Email: mwiley@thebristolsandiego.com  
Website: www.thebristolsandiego.com 

Buster's Beach House & Longboard Bar
In beautiful Seaport Village
807 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: Debi Frumkin, Director of Special Events
Tel: (858) 558-4110
Email: Frumdeb@aol.com 
Website: www.BustersBeachHouse.com   

Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
14050 Carmel Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92128
Tel: (858) 676-8374
Contact: Deanne Salazar, Director of Catering

Castle Creek Inn Golf Resort and Spa
29850 Circle R Way
Escondido, CA 92026
Tel: (760) 751-8800 or toll-free 1-800-253-5341
Email: castlecreekinn@hotmail.com
Website: www.castlecreekinn.com

Charter Connection
Your Premier Yacht Charter Company!
1715 Strand Way
Coronado, CA 92118
Tel: (619) 437-8877
Toll Free: 1.877.437.8877
Contact: Marnie S. Buddo, Sales Manager
Email: marnie@charterconnection.com
Website: www.charterconnection.com 

Clarion Hotel Bay View San Diego
660 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: Diane E. Lopez, Catering Manager
Tel: 619-237-6414 (direct) or 619-696-0234 (hotel)
Email: diane@clarionbayview.com
Website: www.clarionbayview.com

Country Inn
1251 Tavern Road
Alpine, CA 91901
Tel: (619) 445-5800
Contact: Michelle J. Hayes, Director of Sales
Website: www.countrysuites.com 

Darlington House (Social Service League of La Jolla)
7441 Olivetas Ave
La Jolla, CA
Mailing address: PO Box 831, La Jolla, CA 92038
Tel: (858) 454-7625
Contact: Janet Barnham or Brian

Del Mar Country Club
P.O. Box 9866
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Tel: (858) 759-5500 Ext. 272
Contact: George Canfield, Restaurant/Banquet Manager

Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego
14455 Penasquitos Drive
San Diego, CA 92129
Tel: 858 672 9100
Contact: Noel Zielinski, Catering Manager – Direct Line: 858 485 4175
Email: noel_zielinski@hilton.com
Website: www.sandiegogolfresort.doubletree.com

Four Points Sheraton
8110 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Tel: (858) 810-5610
Contact: Chris Harris, Catering Sales Manager
Email: chris@sd4points.com 
Website: www.sd4points.com 

Grand Tradition
"the most unique Special Event Facility in Southern California"
1602 S. Mission Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tel: (760) 728-6466
Email: grandtradition@grandtradition.com
Website: www.grandtradition.com

Holiday Inn San Diego – South Bay
700 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
Contact: Amy Snapp, Catering Manager
Tel: 619-474-2800
Email: southbaycatering@hotmail.com

Hornblower Cruises & Events
2825 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: (619) 686-8700 or (619) 725-8819 - direct line
Contact: Kristie Bryant
Email: kbryant@hornblower.com 
Website: www.hornblower.com 

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
P.O. Box 869
5951 Linea Del Cielo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Tel: (858) 756-1131
Contact: Mary Lewis, Catering Director
Website: www.theinnatranchosantafe.com  

Island Palms Hotel & Marina
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: (619) 222-0561, ext. 406
Contact: Marcy Siebert, Director of Sales & Catering
Email: sales@islandpalms.com 
Website: www.islandpalms.com 

La Jolla Cove Suites
The only rooftop Wedding & Reception facility on La Jolla's famous cove!
1155 Coast Boulevard
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 551-3411
Contact: Laurnie Durisoe, Special Accounts Manager
Email: laurnie@lajollacove.com 
Website: www.lajollacove.com 

La Jolla Woman's Club
715 Silverado Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 454-2354
Contact: Betsy Ring, Manager
Email: ljwclub@aol.com
Website: www.lajollawomansclub.com 

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
Lomas Santa Fe Drive & Highland Drive
PO Box 10007
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Tel: (858) 755-6768
Contact: Greg Picone, Food & Beverage Director

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 687-6083
Contact: Shannon Thebaut, Catering & Convention Services Manager
Email: sthebaut@sanrspo.hyatt.com

Museum of Photographic Arts
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: Kira Somach, Director of Special Events
Tel: 619-238-7559 x208
Email: sander@mopa.org
Website: www.mopa.org

Natural Reflections
"Oceanside's most beautiful outdoor special occasion garden."
190 Wilshire Road
Oceanside, CA 92068
Tel: (760) 439-7005 - office  (619) 989-5679 - pager
Contact: Larry or Johnny Zamora, Owners
Email: jlzamora@cox.net 
Website: www.nreflections.com 

Neimans
Fine Dining & Entertainment
"Step back into time for a wedding of charm and elegance.
We have several affordable wedding packages available."
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: (760) 729-4131
Contact: Larry Steckling, Catering Director
Website: www.neimans.com  

Radisson Hotel La Jolla
3299 Holiday Court
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 453-5500
Contact: Desiree Ruiz, Catering Manager - Direct Tel: 858 452 4013
Email: druiz@radissonlj.com 
Website: www.radissonlj.com 

Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Contact: Virginia Marquez, CMP
Tel: 858-675-8421
Email: vmarquez@jcresorts.com
Website: www.ranchobernardoinn.com

Red Lion Hanalei Hotel
2270 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Contact: Maria Robles, Catering Manager
Tel: (619) 297-1101 - Catering & Sales Dept.
Email: mrobles@hanaleihotel.com
Website: www.hanaleihotel.com 

San Diego Harbor Excursion
PO Box 120751
San Diego, CA 92112
Tel: 1-800-654-9622 toll free
Contact: Margie Wilson, Sales Manager Direct line: (619) 522-6177
Email: margie@sdhe.com
Website: www.harborexcursion.com

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: (619) 209-6613
Contact: Channin Plutchak, Catering Manager
Email: channin.plutchak@marriott.com
Website: www.marriott.com 

San Diego Woman’s Club
4134 Poplar Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: (619) 284-8405
Contact: Lynda and Allan Armstrong
Email: laarmstrong@netzero.net
Website: www.armstrongcatering.com
See also Armstrong Catering under CATERERS

Shelter Pointe Hotel & Marina
1551 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Tel: (619) 819-8115 (direct line)
Contact: Diane Lombardo, Director of Sales
Email: sales@shelterpointe.com  or dlombardo22@yahoo.com
Website: www.shelterpointe.com 

Sheraton San Diego
Hotel & Marina
1380 Harobr Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 692-2761 - direct line
Contact: Sheri Karpinski, Director of Catering
Email: sheri.karpinski@sheraton.com  

The Lodge at Pine Cove
24900 Marion Ridge Drive
P.O. Box 2157, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Tel: 866-LODGEPC (or 563-4372) – toll free or (909) 659-4463
Contact: Bobbi Glover, Innkeeper
Email: innkeeper@TheLodgeAtPineCove.com
Website: www.TheLodgeatPineCove.com

Top of the Cove
1216 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 454-7779
Contact: Ronald Zappardino
Email: rrz@topofthecove.com
Website: www.topofthecove.com

Town & Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: (619) 291-7131
Email: cater@towncountry.com 
Website: www.towncountry.com 

U.S. Grant, a Wyndham Historic Hotel
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 744-2043
Website: www.wyndham.com/USGrant/default.cfm  

Wyndham San Diego at Emerald Plaza
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 338-3692
Website: www.wyndham.com/EmeraldPlaza/default.cfm  

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STAFF SERVICES

The Party Staff, Inc.
2525 Camino del Rio South, Suite 107
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: 1-800-637-3770 toll free
Contact: Kathleen Isherwood, Director of Client Relations Cell: (619) 563-3900
Email: KathleenI@partystaff.com
Website: www.partystaff.com

TUXEDOS

A Better Deal
Discount Designer Tuxedos & Accessories – Sales, Rentals, Same Day Service!
369 Bird Rock Ave. (at La Jolla Blvd.)
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 551-6044
Contact: Jerry Klein
Website: www.abetterdealtux.com 

The Gentlemen's Tux Club
Fine Tuxedo Rentals and Sales - FOUR locations to serve you!
Downtown San Diego: 1121 Columbia Street - Designer Showcase; Tel: (619) 231-1318
Carlsbad/Oceanside: 2178 Vista Way, #E1; Tel: (760) 433-9083
Gaslamp: 999 F Street; Tel: (619) 239-8901
SD Marriott Hotel & Marina: 333 West Harbor Dr (appointment necessary); Tel: (619) 230-8360
Tel: 1.800.444.TUXEDO (8893)
Contact: John Jacques, Owner
Email: tuxman@tuxclub.com 
Website: www.tuxclub.com 

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VIDEOGRAPHERS (See also PHOTOGRAPHERS)

Affordable Wedding Photo & Video
Contact: Sandor or Jason
Tel: 619-561-8482

Blue Pearl Video Productions
Contact: Eric Nelte
Tel: (619) 850-118
Websites: www.bluepearlvideo.com

Eagle-Lion Video
By Appointment Only
11730 Alderhill Terrace
San Diego, CA 92131
Contact: Robert Wright
Tel: 858-621-6022
Email: eaglelion@san.rr.com
Webiste: www.eaglelion.com

Elysium Digital Productions
16 Veneto Lane
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Tel: 949-916-5035
Contact: Julie K. Hill julie@elysiumdp.com
Alex J. Hill alex@elysiumdp.com
Website: www.elysiumdp.com

Forever Video
Weddings · Special Events · Video Editing · Video Scrapbooks · Photos/Slides to Video
13929 Frame Rd
Poway, CA 92064
Tel: (858) 486-6298
Contact: Kal & Debbie Skadberg
Email: info@forevervideo.biz
Website: www.forevervideo.biz 

GDE Special Events
Videojournalist · Photojournalist
Tel: 858-735-0500
Contact: Gary Dean Eaton
Email: gdevideo@aol.com
Website: www.gdevideo.com

Jensen Studios
Contact: Tom & Nina Jenson
Tel: 858-538-6144
Email: jensenprod@aol.com
Website: www.jensenstudios.com

MVPdigital.com
Video Productions, TV Shows, Custom Digital Editing, Duplications/Transfers, Internet/Comptuer
Moonlight Plaza, 345 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Suite Q
Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel: 760-942-9687
Contact: Greg Giarrusso, President/CEO
Email: info@mvpdigital.com
Website: www.mvpdigital.com

MultEyeMedium
Contact: Michael Massie
Tel: 760-943-6634
Email: mmassie@multeyemedium.com
Website: www.multeyemedium.com

Photo International
Weddings · Bat/Bar Mitzvah · Baby · Quinceañeras · Glamour · Pets
Video & DVD available
1275 S. Sta. Fe Ave
Vista, CA 92083
Tel: (760) 724-4920
Contact: José Salas
Email: mr.photo@netzero.net
Website: www.photointernational.net 

TVG Productions
6645 Convoy Ct.
San Diego, CA 92111
Contact: Tony & Rachael Collins
Tel: 858-268-1956
Email: TVG619@aol.com

Visual Union
Video · Print · Web · Design & Production
Tel: 858 270 3333
Contact: David Sousa
Email: dsousa@san.rr.com
Website: www.visualunionweddingvideo.com or www.visualunion.com

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WEDDING GOWNS / DRESSES

Brides International
7750 Convoy Court
San Diego, CA 92111
Tel: (858) 292-7411
Website: www.bridesinternational.com  

Francesca-Carolena's Here Comes the Bride
7610 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 701
San Diego, CA 92108
Tel: (619) 688-9201 Fax: (619) 688-9220
Contact: Carol Ghianni or Frannie La Russa

Miss Bobbi’s Creations
Hand made wedding gowns and costumes for theme weddings
P.O. Box 2325
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Tel: (909) 659-2124
Email: msbobbi@missbobbiscreations.com
Website: www.MissBobbisCreations.com

WEDDING GOWN PRESSING / PRESERVATION / CLEANING

Forever Treasured
Pre-wedding: Professional Hand Pressing & Delivery Service
After Wedding: Professional Museum Gown Cleaning & Preservation
Coronado, CA
Contact: Michele Basile
Tel: (866) 522-0339
Email: michele@forever-treasured.com  
Website: www.forever-treasured.com 

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