Best of San Joaquin 2014 – WEDDING

It’s your special day, shared with the one you love and cherish, so celebrate in San Joaquin style.

Make a Memory

GIGGLE BOX

Lodi (209) 472-1223

thegiggleboxphotobooth.com

Weddings1Thanks to this husband and wife team, your party guests will never be bored again with a Gigglebox. The photo booth keeps everyone entertained while also providing party favors, personal scrapbooks of the event with messages from attendees, and props for the perfect picture. The experience also includes one-on-one service, two attendants, and high quality equipment to ensure professional and fun service. The best part, the photo strips, curtains and backdrops can be completely personalized to your color scheme or theme.

FLORIST

SILVERIA’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS

995 Lincoln Center

Stockton, (209) 477-4407

silveriasflowersandgifts.com

Silveria’s Flowers and Gifts arranges beautiful bouquets of their carefully cultivated flowers for any and all events in the Stockton area. Familyowned, they maintain a friendly environment while also upholding a professional workspace. Ordering arrangements has never been easier, especially when Silveria’s hand delivers their arrangements and gift baskets. They promise there is no hassle of having to put the bouquet together yourself, as with some companies that deliver the flowers in a box. From the moment Silveria’s flowers are delivered, they make their statement. Each bouquet or basket is meticulously pieced together to suit each client’s needs and arrives with zero hassle.

Blingtastic Bliss

Bridal Salon

306 Lincoln Center Stockton

(209) 473-9200

blissinstockton.com

The collection of modern and whimsical footwear at Bliss is sure to shine just as bright as your dance moves. The high quality bling, made from Austrian Crystals laid on a delicate silky backdrop from the Benjamin Adams collection, will turn heads. The collection prides itself in quality and comfort, making these shoes this year’s best accessory for the big day. From toned down flats, to modest or strappy heels and decked out platforms, these shoes accent any style. The iridescent crystals glisten to reflect any hue, a flawlessly fun match for any bride.

WEDDING CAKE

FROSTED FLOUR CAKERY AND SUPPLIES

904 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi

(209) 369-2253

frostedflour.com

A gorgeous custom cake makes for quite the statement at any wedding reception. Luckily for us in San Joaquin, Lodi’s Frosted Flowery and Cakery Supplies brings bridal dreams to life with their detailed, artful designs. Serving Lodi since 2010, the bakery takes pride in providing a unique, tailored piece of art for a most memorable day. Owners Lisa and Christine credit their great group of decorators with having “some seriously amazing talents”. With seemingly endless options of custom designed frostings, cake and filling flavors, the bakery offers a free consultation full of samples. Here, the bride-to-be can provide an image of her dream cake or brainstorm with creators to create a sketch that is all her own.

TUXEDO SHOPPE

FORMAL CONNECTION

6019 Pacific Ave.

Stockton, (209) 477-2442

formalconnection.com

Formal Connection has been in business for 28 years, serving Stockton, Lodi, and Manteca for all of their formal wear needs. As one of the only tuxedo rentals in the area that happens to carry their tuxedos in stock, they are able to offer last-minute rentals for those pressed with finding something with little time to spare. They have all sizes available to try on, and the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable when it comes to getting fitted for formal wear.

Weddings2Invite Everyone

MEDIA FUSION

1833 West March Lane Suite 5

Stockton, (209) 957-4003

Mediafusionstudios.com

Share your story with friends and family and catch them off guard with a personalized video invitation to your wedding, created by Media Fusion’s team of videographers. A short video, or your very own minilove story, comes complete with photos and interviews that will add a more personalized and unique touch to your special day. Along with save the dates, these DVDs will give your guests something they can keep for a long time after the wedding and will be sure to surprise.

OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE

WINE AND ROSES

2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi

(209) 334-6988

winerose.com

For a gorgeous wedding venue, you don’t have to go far. Wine and Roses in Lodi has a picture-perfect outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions, large or small. The Wedding Garden sets the stage for the bride and groom, surrounding them with lush, green foliage and their botanical gardens. The Garden Ballroom has ample room for dining and dancing into the night. And, while the ballroom is indoors, it has access to its own private garden to allow guests a breath of fresh air and the ability to take in the tranquility of nature surrounding them. With several different wedding packages to choose from, Wine and Roses is one of the stars of wedding venues in San Joaquin County.

Happily Ever Aſter

PEPPERMINT CREEK

19925 Peppermint Falls Dr.

Jamestown, (209) 533-2599

peppermintcreekcarriage.com

No fairytale wedding is complete without a horse-drawn carriage from this family owned and operated business. Whether you are looking for ‘THE’ white Cinderella carriage or a classic fringe-top wagonette, Peppermint Creek will make your arrival and exit memorable, to say the least. Sit back, relax, and be transported back in time in one of these authentic rides. After all, nothing says romantic like an elegant carriage with lavish decorations and powerful Belgian Draft Horses.

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

BLISS BRIDAL SALON

306 Lincoln Center, Stockton

(209) 473-9200

blissinstockton.com

Specializing in carrying high-end designer dresses, Bliss Bridal Salon brings the best of the best to San Joaquin. Owner Tammie Dimas stocks her store with creations from around the world, showcasing excellent quality and craftsmanship. She is especially excited about the newest of the nine designers she carries, Ellis Bridal, from London, England. In addition to their impressive gown selection, the Salon carries tuxedos, gifts, veils, shoes, custom jewelry and accessories to compliment your dream dress. Choose shoes made of Austrian crystal and silk from Paradox of London, or have a one-of-a-kind necklace created just for you by Bella Figia. The quality customer service and personal consultations will rid any bride of her “zilla” feelings, leaving her simply blissful.

Sweet Fix

MIDTOWN CREPERIE AND CAFÉ

2319 Pacific Ave.

Stockton, (209) 941-9070

midtowncreperie.com

For a sweet and different treat that caters to a broad range of tastes, Midtown’s Mobile Gelato Bar is perfect for any event, no matter how big or small. The bar and its server can be set up anywhere, making it an ideal and interactive dessert for your summertime events. Choose from more than 60 original flavors that give your guests more choices and more fun. For only $3.50 per guest for two hours, you and your guests can enjoy as much gelato as you can eat.

WEDDING WINNERS

BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

  • Bliss Bridal Salon
  • The Elizabeth Bridal
  • Maggie’s Bridal

BEST WEDDING CAKE

  • Frosted Flour
  • M and W Dutch American Bakery
  • Baker’s Boutique

BEST FLORIST

  • Silveria’s Flowers and Gifts
  • Sweet Peas Floral Design
  • Charter Way Florist

BEST TUXEDO SHOPPE

  • Formal Connection
  • Tuxedos of Lodi
  • Bliss Bridal Salon

BEST WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER

  • Media Fusion
  • Oyler Video
  • Dee yates

BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

  • D.A Yates Photography and Design
  • Briggs Photography
  • Caroline Photography (tie)
  • Mary Gillespie Photography (tie)

BEST OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE

  • Wine & Roses
  • Viaggio Estate & Winery
  • The River Mill

BEST INDOOR WEDDING VENUE

  • Morris Chapel
  • Wine & Roses
  • The River Mill

BEST LIMOUSINE COMPANY

  • Aurora Limousine & Sedan Service
  • Vintage Limousine Service
  • One Limo