| Recommended Wedding Coordinators in El Dorado County ~ Top |
Janine D'Agostini and Cindy Anderson
"Wedding Coordinators"
|
Brides and Moms ... let these two gals do the hard stuff ... coordinate
all the endless details ... flowers, sites, DJs, invitations, rehearsals,
photography and on and on and on ... Janine and Cindy can be there
from start to finish to make sure your wedding day is as perfect
as it could be ... |
| Recommended Wedding Sites in El Dorado County ~ Top |
For
more sites, see where we have photographed
lately ...
Need to research more wedding sites in El Dorado County? ... visit
the El Dorado County Visitors Authority website: visit-eldorado/affair.asp |
| Your
own back yard ... somewhere in beautiful historical El Dorado
County "gold rush country" |
Don't
overlook the beautiful yards, vistas, meadows and forests that you
or a family member may have. Weddings held on private property
are quite common in El Dorado County. Look to your family and
friends for that special locale that avails itself to entertaining
a wedding ceremony and/or reception ... |
Heirloom Inn
214 Shakeley Lane
Ione, CA 95640-9572
Phone: (209) 274-4468
Website |
 Great place! This old Historic property located in Ione is beautiful ... Great gardens for photos .. a must see! We highly recommend this place for the wedding and reception! |
El
Dorado Bonsai
Fred & Dolly Fassio
3201 Newtown Road, Placerville
(530)295-0200
www.eldoradobonsai.com |
 Yes
... Bonsai gardens in El Dorado County ... the newest place to host
your outdoor wedding [ceremony and reception] |
Sequoia
Bee-Bennet
Ask for Danica!
Bee Street,
Placerville
www.sequoiaplacerville.com
|
 This
old Mansion is Placerville's newest upscale setting that is suited
for small or large weddings. Bob Darling has been photographing here
since it opened and the Brides are always happy. Good food - good
service |
Historic
Cary House Hotel
300 Main Street, Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-4271
www.caryhouse.com |
 Want
to step back into the past? The beautiful Historic Cary House
Hotel is just that ... a unique place to host your wedding reception.
The banquet room holds 60 people and can also accommodate your guests
that would like rooms to stay the weekend for their visit
in El Dorado County. |
Marshall
Gold Historic State Park in Coloma
St. John's Catholic Church |
 Marshall
Gold Historic State Park has two beautiful old churches: St. John's (1855) and the Emmanuel (1858). Both are
quite different, but just the perfect ceremony spot for a small gathering
of friends and relatives for your wedding. Both churches
are open to the public with docents greeting visitors dressed in the
period costume of the gold rush era. Memorable weddings can be held
in these churches by contacting the Park at (530) 622-3069. |
High
Hill Ranch
2901 High Hill Rd., Placerville
Phone: (530) 644-1973
George Visman | highhill@cwnet.com |
Set
in the beautiful hillside of Camino in Apple Hill, High Hill Ranch
is one of the most perfect settings for an outdoor lawn ceremony.
The "Pie House" offers an indoor dining area with
a full kitchen for the caterer. Their pond, forest and scenic
vista are perfect settings for your wedding photos. |
Sogno
Winery
3046 Ponderosa Road
Shingle Springs
Richard and Jackie
Phone: (530) 672-6968
www.sognowinery.com/ |
 What
a great place for a wedding. Jackie has the gazebo, Bridal party
dressing rooms and a great big reception hall ... everything a wedding
needs! This is also a great place to photograph. You will
see several of our samples taken on their lawn overlooking a vista
of the vineyards. Book your wedding well
in advance as this site is becoming very popular. |
Fitzpatrick Winery
7740 Fairplay Road, Fair Play
Owners: Diana & Brian
(530) 620-3248 | www.fitzpatrickwinery.com |
 This
winery can host your wedding on the outside deck with
a spectacular panoramic views. Great wines are poured here ... |
Shakespeare
Club
2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-9832 |
 This
"grand old" banquet hall that was built long ago and is
maintained by the Historical Society of the Shakespeare Club.
The size of this facility is quite large and can hold a very large
wedding party! It has a large stage area where the DJ can
set up and a complete kitchen for your caterer, or whomever for
a potluck
dinner. Since the room is quite large, you will have a lot
of decorating options ... |
Seasons Bed & Breakfast Inn
2934 Bedford
Robyn Rawers, Owner
530-626-4420
www.theseasons.net |
 This hidden jewel is beautiful and can accommodate all your wedding needs ... rose gardens, cottages and lots of room for the ceremony and the reception ... talk with Robyn about your vintage wedding plans! |
Gold
Hill Vineyard
5660 Vineyard Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 626-6522
www.goldhillvineyard.com |
 What
a special place this could be for both your ceremony and reception!
At Gold Hill, they have two areas to choose from ... the lower pond
and their banquet room with deck overlooking the vineyards. Of course,
their wine is good too! |
Coloma
Country Inn
High Street, Coloma
Inn Keepers: Kerry & Candie Bliss
Phone: (530) 622-6919
www.colomacountryinn.com |
 This
inn is perfect for an outdoor wedding on the lawn ... Candie has
a
charming two story Inn with rooms to rent and a little cottage if
need be. The storybook Inn is quaint, charming and located in the
middle of the Marshall Gold Historic State Park in Coloma. The Inn
is just one block from the two historic churches in Coloma, the Emmanuel and St. John (described above) ... and of course the ride
in carriage would be a must if this
site were chosen for your wedding & reception ... |
Sierra
Nevada House
Event Coordinator: Shaunna
(530) 626-8096
www.sierranevadahouse.com |
 Great
place for an indoor reception located in the Coloma/Lotus area ...
right across the street from the American River. This historic building
has a lot of charm and flexibility ... Call Shaunna |
Shafsky
House
2942
Coloma Street
Placerville, California 95667
Phone: (530) 642-2776
Web: www.shafsky.com |
 Want
a peaceful wedding night, consider
a "bed and "breakfast" Inn located in Historic Placerville!
The Shafsky House could be just the haven you are looking for ...
Inn Keepers
are Rita & Stephanie ... |
Venezio
Winery
Gina Venezio
5821 Highway 49
Coloma, CA 95613
Website: www.venezio.com |
 This
Coloma Winery is a great place for your wedding -- ceremony and reception
areas that overlook the vineyards!. We have done several weddings
there over the years. The Venezio Winery is a family operation and
they run their business with passion and
tradition.
|
David Girard Vineyards
714 Cold Springs Road
Placerville
Web: www.davidgirardvineyards.com |
 A new wedding venue ... great place to check out to have your wedding!
|
For more sites, see where we have photographed
lately ...
Need to research more wedding sites in El Dorado County? ... visit
the El Dorado County Visitors Authority website: visit-eldorado/affair.asp
or ... Amador County: http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/Wedding.html
|
| Recommended Catering in El Dorado County~ Top |
Callie's Catering Service
Callie Berger
Phone: 622-7186 |
"Home cooked meals with a touch of Class" Callie is a full service catering business - and her food is great! Call Callie |
Caters
to You
Deanna and Francie
Phone: (530) 644-0306
Email: caters2u@hotmail.com |
Creative
catering for all occasions! These girls are good ... ready to serve
your wedding guests! |
Feast of Dreams
Paula Flint & Kimberly O'Connor
Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-5177 |
Classic
& Contemporary Cuisine for all occasions. Paula & Kimberly
are great! Good following and good food. |
The
Barley Loaf
Full-Service Catering
Jo Roberts & Penny Burkey
Placerville
Phone: (530) 626-3511 |
 Jo
and Penny offer creative wedding cakes and a full-service catering
line! Their food is excellent. They have lots of experience to help
guide you with your food and wedding cake decisions. |
Back Forty Texas BBQ
3977 Durock Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Phone: (530) 676-4040
www.backfortytexasbbq.com |
 Lots
of great tasting food ... Can't go wrong with an outdoor BBQ catered
by Back Forty. This all-inclusive outdoor catering team brings it
all! |
Rescue
Catering
Phone: (530) 626.3810
Betty Franklin | rescuecater@directcon.net |
Betty
to the Rescue ... She can cater to all your wedding needs small or
large. Betty is well known in the County offering full-service
catering. Betty and her staff are the designated 'official' caterers
for the Marshall Building at the El Dorado County Fair Grounds. |
| Recommended DJ's in El Dorado County~ Top |
Dale
Chessey
AllStar Entertainment Group
(916) 709-3800 |
 Dale
is the Best ... Highly professional DJ
that runs an extremely smooth program, and is a very likable guy. Visit
his Website:
www.allstarentertainmentgroup.com |
DJ
Sonny Gallardo
Exquisite Entertainment
Phone: 916-925-7874 |
Sonny
is the best ... absolutely tops when it comes to service. |
Hammond's
Hits
Phone: (530) 621-4362
Norm & Sandy | sandyvee@aol.com
|
 Like
the oldies? "All the hits and all the memories"
Norm and Sandy have it all ... music from oldies to present day
music artists.
Norm is very affordable and does a great job keeping the music
flowing. Perhaps you have seen Norm at the Bell Tower on Historic
Downtown Main Street in Placerville where he is the official DJ
for most of our public events ...Or maybe the Customs and Classics
Car Show ... |
Music
Magic
Randy Keller
Phone: (916) 369-2871 |
Rest
assured, Randy knows what , when and how of DJ music magic ... Experienced
and professional ... what more could you ask for? |
Camden
Music
Vickie & Dennis Rogers
Phone: (530) 676-4652 |
Camden
Music is a great local DJ and always dresses impeccably for the occasion.
Dennis has that great 'master of ceremony' in-control voice
to announce all the events of the wedding reception ... |
Turbo
Productions
Phone: (530) 677-5121
Ted Robertson | Email |
Yes, I said Turbo Ted ... He is professional, reliable and affordable.
Ted offers CD quality music. Check out the Turbo Ted for your
wedding DJ. "Turbo Ted" Productions has been in business
for more than 15 years! "Our objective
is to make certain that your event is special in every way". |
"The
Amazing Johnny B"
John Bosch
Phone: (916) 933-2411 |
 The
most unique DJ you'll ever see! He does the Chicken Dance, Electric
Slide, and you name it ... he knows how to dance and how to get the
party going!! [click here for a great
image of Johnny B in action!] |
| Here
is a list of DJs that have been excellent lately: |
Mark Harden Premier Interactive Mobile Dee-Jay Entertainment
http://www.premierdj.com
Daniel GehringerDanimal DJ & Emcee
916-373-WEDJ
Thomas McVey All-Around Sound Entertainment
Email all-around@excite.com .. (916)821-MYDJ ... very organized!
Party On! by Fred & Lisa
Chavez, great all-around DJ service including cakes,
event planning & PA system for
all types of events!
Email: 4partyon@comcast.net |
The Entertainment Team
1-800-969-DJAY
www.entertainmentteam.com |
 Yes,
there is a team of DJAYS ... what a great selection of DJs to choose
from! |
| Recommended Bridal Shops in El Dorado County~ Top |
Renfros
414 Main Street, Placerville
Owner: Margaret
Phone: (530) 626-6919 |
Margaret
has a great shop on Historic Downtown Main Street in Placerville.
Her front window displays an ever-changing array of wedding gowns
and party dresses. Stroll right in and see her great displays
of wedding dresses and accessories ... |
| Recommended Florists in El Dorado County~ Top |
Foothill Floral Design
Jessika Balderston & Sunny Walsh
(530) 626-0644
www.foothillfloraldesign.com |
 Jessika & Sunny are quite a great team offering personal service - visit their website for great samples and ideas for your flowers. |
Natural
Flair
Florist: Dawn Roberti
(530) 677-0878
www.naturalflair.net |
 Dawn
is famous for her personal touches and professional instincts. You
know, you'll need flowers for the bride, bridesmaids, groom, and
groomsmen ... not to mention all the flowers for decorations and
Mothers, Grandmothers, etc. .... Flowers are a must! They make a
marked difference in the photos we will be taking.
|
Heavenly
Flowers
El Dorado Hills
Florist: Angie Zimmerman
Phone: (916) 941-1171
www.heavenlyevents.net |
 Angie
is an expert! She's done it all ... bridal bouquets, boutonnieres,
corsages ... you name it! Flowers are her passion. Give her a call
and you won't be disappointed.
|
Placerville
Flower Market
Florist: Elizabeth Dickman
418 Placerville Drive
Placerville
Phone: (530)344-0949 |
 A
fairly new Florist with a good business presence. Elizabeth has
lots of choices for your wedding. Visit their website: www.placervilleflowermarket.net.
|
| Here
is a list of Florists that have been excellent lately: |
Galeazi's, Stefanie Smith & Jill Duran, 916-3597748
Foothill Floral Design,,
530-626-0644 |
| Recommended Ministers in El Dorado County~ Top |
Larry
Lott
Placerville
Phone: (530) 626-0614 |
If
you are planning your wedding outside and need a minister that
can
adapt to any setting ... Larry is your man. Write your own
vows or he will work with you to customize the ceremony. He
is affordable and flexible ... that's Larry. Did I say how he has
a booming voice that can be heard without a microphone .. well
he is one of a kind! |
Brian
Reeves
Universal Life Minister
530-626-4625
brianpreeves@hotmail.com |
Very
flexible. Brian has sample ceremonies to help you decide vows and
ceremony content! Brian has been doing wedding ceremonies since 1976.
Call him! |
Shirley
White
Email: shirleylwhite@prodigy.net
Phone: 530-672-8836 |
Shirley
White truly loves marrying couples! We last worked with her
at the Historic Church in Coloma. Give her a call ... she has a
nice sweet
voice! Shirley also provide's assistance in creating wedding
ceremonies and vows that reflect each couple's unique
love story. |
| Recommended Carriages and Transportation in El Dorado
County ~ Top |
A
Pam's Trenity Limousine
Placerville
(530) 626-7473 |
 Great
limo service! Bob usually takes photos inside the limo of the Bride
& Groom or the Bridal Party. We have worked with Pam for years
... she give you a personal touch! [click on the image for a larger view of Pam's Trenity Limo leaving Gold Hill's Lower Pond ... ] |
Top
Hand Ranch
Dianna Newborn
(530) 677-2871
www.tophandranch.com
|
 Great
carriage ride from the church to the reception ... visit their website: www.tophandranch.com |
Shar-Ron's Pearl Carriage Service
Sharon Evans
Phone: (530) 622-4677
http://www.geocities.com/crystalhillranch/
|
 Visit
Shar-Ron's website
What a great way to arrive at the wedding and then take both the
Bride and Groom to the reception but a memorable carriage ride!
Sharon and Ron have many many years of experience doing just that
.. or maybe rent their antique covered Spring wagon... or a sleigh
for pictures ... or two wheeled carts for cart rides in the country
... or Ron's restored 1929 Oakland All American six. car.
|
| Recommended Wedding Cake Bakers in El Dorado County ~ Top |
The
Barley Loaf
Full-Service Catering
JO Roberts & Penny Burkey
Placerville
Phone: (530) 626-3511 |
Yes, they are the best! Call them for a quote! Full Service Catering. |
D'Agostini's
Delights
Nikki D'Agostini
Phone: (550) 620-4423 |
Great
custom wedding cakes ... Nikki has done some awesome cakes recently. |
| Recommended Hair, Make-up & Nails in El Dorado County~ Top |
| Often
our brides will have a make-over for their big day for a flawless
look ... see Alice Garcia below for
details. |
Alice
Garcia
Placerville
Phone: (530) 621-3458 |
Let
me tell you girl ... you want that flawless look for your wedding
day ... get your hair and make-up done by a professional. You will photograph beautifully with all the final touches complete.
Alice comes to wherever you're getting ready for "the big day"
to do your hair and make-up (just make-up if you want). Don't
overlook this as part of your preparation planning. Your wedding
day will be the most photographed day of your life, so prepare for
it! Alice is Bob Darlings' exclusive hair and make-up
artist. All the samples on our wedding, portrait and glamour web pages reflect her work. |
AD
Nails
1442 Broadway, Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-6576 |
You
do want your nails to be perfect, don't you? You know ... the
hand shot ... the picture that will remind you of how beautiful your
wedding rings are years after your wedding. AD nails is my personal
nail shop and I highly recommend their expert and fast service.
They use the sanding drill technique for either the acrylic or fiberglass
nails. Anyway ... I visit them every two weeks! |
| Recommended Invitations & Touchup Prints in El Dorado
County~ Top |
Cheri Litwinovich Card Designs & Custom Prints
Placerville (530) 521-9940
www.litwinovich.com |
Cheri
is quite the artist ... she can create for you a beautiful wedding
invitation set. Visit her website for some samples of her work! |
| Recommended Videographers~ Top |
SLH Video Productions
Mike Miller
Phone:(530) 647-1845
www.slhvideo.com |
If
you want a first class video of your wedding ... Mike has all the
talent. Maybe a photo montage? Mike can create a great video of
the bride and groom from infant to present .... great for pre-ceremony
introduction. Mike's montages are mixed and choreographed to tell
the story of the wedding couple. |
Bonetti
Videography
David Bonetti
530-676-7073 |
Call
or visit David's great website ... www.bonettivideography.com |
Silver
Oak Productions
Matt & Debbie Tofft
916-434-9522
www.silveroakproductions.com |
Need
a great video team? Matt & Debbie has the tools, knowledge and
coordination to produce a great video of your wedding day. Call them
early! |
JA
Danica productions
Jason
Calhoun
Phone: (530) 409-3291
www.jadanicaproductions.com
|
One
of the newest and organized - Visit his web for
lots more info on his wedding services, he even offers a free demo
tape! |
| Recommended Vendors
for Other Special Touches for your Wedding in El Dorado County~ Top |
Whitebird
Ceremonial Dove Releases
Phone: (916) 443-2165
www.whitebird.com |
 Anna
can make your day special - The traditional release of Doves! ...
WOW, what a site to see at your wedding! |
Professional
Bartending
Contact Karen
karen-224@d-web.com |
Weddings
usually have bars ... so, Karen has the solution! |
