VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
I have spent over fifteen years cultivating my vendor list by working with & searching out the best in the Southern California wedding industry. In order to appear on this list, I must have personally worked at least one wedding with the vendor, but often, it has been more than ten or twenty + times! These vendors are all LGBTQ wedding friendly, and have a true passion for their craft.
I have based this list on so many factors; but fair pricing, value for offerings, & superior customer experience are some of the criteria.
If you are getting married in Palm Springs, most if not all of these vendors are willing to travel there for your wedding. I have designated a few local Palm Springs vendors as well, but as I have most likely mentioned, most of your vendors will be sourced from other nearby cities.
As with everything in this wedding planning journey, please let me know when and if you have any questions! As is probably obvious, this is an abbreviated list. If you do not find what you are looking for below, just shoot me an email. If you want to know more about a particular vendor, I am happy to help.
I have direct contact info to each of these, so please let me know if you would like it. It is sometimes easier to go about things that way vs cold inquiries via their website.
OFFICIANT
(Professional Wedding Officiant) Bethel Nathan, Ceremonies by Bethel | www.ceremoniesbybethel.com
(Professional Wedding Officiant) Let’s Get Married by Marie | https://letsgetmarriedbymarie.com/
(Your friend of family member) I highly recommend the Asked to Officiate Guide from American Marriage Ministries
Your friend or family member can get ordained for FREE quickly online at either American Marriage Ministries or Universal Life Church. There is no reason to get ordained through the County.
Let me know if you need any other professional options!
CATERING
Samantha Shrigley, Harvest Kitchen
www.harvestkitchen.com
samantha.harvestkitchen@gmail.com
Samantha Straus, A MIHO Experience // | www.mihocateringco.com
samantha@amihoexperience.com
Chef Joann | https://www.chefjoann.com/
SOHO Taco, Selene, selene@sohotaco.com
Wheat & Fire, Chef Tony, sales@wheatandfire.com
CV BBQ- info@cvbbq.com
Small events - private Chef, Tien’s Table | https://www.tienstable.com/
Bartending
Jucy Bartending | https://www.jucybartending.com/
That’s the Spirit, PS | https://thatsthespiritps.com/
Very bare bones staffing - https://awesomeeventsbyjessica.com/ (servers, bartenders, etc.) for casual catering/DIY bars
DJ
Matt Phipps, DJ Matt Phipps | https://djmattphipps.com/
Crowd Control | https://www.crowdcontrolprodj.com/
Dart DJ's | http://dart-collective.com
Cale Tyson | https://www.instagram.com/caletyson/?hl=en
FLOWERS
Lavender Rose Florals | www.thelavenderrosesd.com
Fleur Alchemy | https://www.fleuralchemy.co
Flores Arturo | https://floresarturo.co/
Best Bud Floral | https://www.bestbudfloral.com/
Vaso Bello | https://www.vasobello.com/
INVITATIONS/STATIONERY/CALLIGRAPHY/SIGNAGE
Minted | www.minted.com | use code WEDPLCTIBBETS for 20-30% off
Etsy | www.etsy.com
Twinkle & Toast | www.twinkleandtoast.com
The Blushing Boxwood | https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBlushingBoxwood (I use BB for all custom day-of signage needs as well!)
Sunkissed Native | https://sunkissednative.com/
PHOTOGRAPHY
Brady Bates | https://bradybatesphotography.com/ @bradybatesphotography
Matthew David Studio | https://matthewdavidstudio.com/ @matthewdavidstudio
Tony Wodarck | https://www.tonywodarck.com/ @tonywodarck
Gabriel Conover | https://gabrielconover.com/ | @gabrielconover
Logan Cole | https://www.logancoleweddings.com/ @logancolephoto
Let’s Frolic Together | www.letsfrolictogether.com @letsfrolictogether
Brogen Jessup | http://www.brogenjessup.com/ @brogenjessup
Jes Workman | http://www.jesworkman.com/ @jesworkman
Maya Lora Photographer | https://mayaloraphoto.com/ | @mayaloraphoto
VIDEOGRAPHY
Iron & Fern | http://www.ironandfern.com/
Side by Side Cinema | www.sidebysidecinema.com
Jordan Robert Taylor | https://jordanroberttaylor.com/ @jordanroberttaylor
Kappel Imagery | http://www.kappelimagery.com/
Analog Cabin Films | https://www.analogcab.in/
CAKE/CUPCAKES/DESSERTS
Over the Rainbow Desserts & Cakes | www.romanblas.com
Hey There, Cupcake | www.heythere-cupcake.com
LIVE MUSIC
Jeremy Green | https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyxgreen?lang=en
Caprice Strings | www.capricestrings.com
Harp by Tasha Smith | www.harpbytashasmith.com
Downbeat Agency Band | https://downbeat.agency/
HAIR & MAKEUP-
Chelsea Nicole Makeup and Hair | https://www.chelseanicolemh.com/
Jen Plus Colour | http://www.jenpluscolour.com/
Sitting Pretty Beauty | https://sittingprettybeautyteam.com/
RENTALS
Lighting-
Socialights lighting (SD based but travels to PS a TON!) | www.sdsocialights.com
-PALM SPRINGS-
Signature Party Rentals | https://www.signatureparty.com/
Planks & Patina | www.planksandpatina.com
Adore Folklore | events@adorefolklore.com | https://www.adorefolklore.com/
*It is important you understand your venue rules for when deliveries can take place and when strike can take place when booking rentals. If you have questions on when we should schedule deliveries and pick ups, please don’t hesitate to ask.
TRANSPORTATION
Tristan, Lin Lines | TMurphy@linlines.com
Jill, Cardiff Transporation | jill@cardifflimo.com
FAVORS/PHOTOBOOTH
Desert Luna | https://www.desertlunaphotobooths.com/
Union Booth | https://www.unionbooth.com/
BUSSING/STAFFING
Common Sense Events | www.cseventservices.com
*As a general rule, if you are doing staffing for a casual caterer or for DIY bar/bartending, please book staff 3 hours before guest arrival and 1 hour after the wedding ends to complete table settings, bar set up, bussing, strike, etc. I can help with how many staff you will need.