In my opinion, when a vendor is looking at the event as a whole (rather than just his or her part in it) and does whatever is needed to do to make the day special, that's the type of person you want working at your next function. Someone who will go above and beyond the call of duty (even if you, the customer, never find out about it).
I will list vendors here that I feel are top notch in everything they do (from their professionalism, demeanor, appearance, and work ethic) here on this page. Just so you know, I don't charge for them to be listed here (nor do I require a reciprocal link on their web site) and I will only list a vendor that I have worked with personally.
Please let these vendors know that Tracewell Entertainment sent you if you decide to call them to get more info and especially if you hire them for your next event!
| Cakes |
The Cake Artist
Donna Imsand
(530) 477-0784 |
I first met Donna at a bridal fair in February 2006. I was lucky enough (or not, depending on how you look at it) to have my table set up between hers and Drooling Dog Bar-BQ's table. The entire day I had to fight off Donna's super nice staff trying to get me to try the plethora of cake samples they were handing out to prospective brides.
I finally gave in and boy am I glad I did. The first thing you'll notice about Donna's cakes are that they are gorgeous, and believe me, they are just as tasty as they are beautiful. I've actually performed at many weddings that Donna has made the cakes (although I've only seen her set up the cake and haven't gotten a chance to talk with her) and at each one I heard the wedding guests rave about her cakes. She's very pro and I highly recommend you call her for your most important cake.
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| Caterers |
A Family Affair
(530) 274-0805 |
This catering company really is a family run operation and they are consummate professionals. I've worked with them a handful of times over the years and they always have fantastic food and a caring, respectful staff.
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Drooling Dog Bar-BQ
Doug & Linda
(530) 346-8893
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I've had the pleasure of sampling the fixings from Drooling Dog Bar-BQ twice now and I look forward to the next time. I've met and worked with Doug & Linda both and found them to be both genuine and professional. At a recent wedding that we both worked at, I overheard some guests saying that they weren't too sure about a Bar-BQ dinner for a wedding at first, but after eating their meal, they said that it was the best dinner they'd had at a wedding - ever. You can't really get much better than that for a testimonial. Drooling Dog Bar-BQ caters for every type of event, and they even have a restaurant over in Colfax! Look them up and let them know I sent you.
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Hanford's Catering
Patty Hanford
(530) 888-7145
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I've had the pleasure of working with Patty at a few weddings and I've found her to be very professional and she really cares about her customers. The food is excellent and her staff is top notch.
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Penguin's Catering
(530) 888-7417
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I've worked with Penguin's a few times and have found that they are very professional and their staff is friendly and responsive. The food is excellent, so I highly recommend them.
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| Coordinators |
White Orchid Events
Linda Boyko
(916) 533-3300
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Since doing my first wedding with Linda, we have forged a great working relationship and friendship. She's a total professional and cares deeply for her brides and grooms. She goes WAY above and beyond for each and every one of them - most of the time, the brides and grooms have no idea all that she does behind the scenes to make their day go perfectly.
Linda and her hand picked staff are a dynamite addition to any wedding - large or small.
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Plush
Michaela Rodgers
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I met Michaela almost by accident. She was visiting the Miner's Foundry to investigate the facility for a client and she just happened to visit on a day when there was a wedding fair going on there. She and I spoke and she hired me for her customer's wedding.
It was very obvious to me that she was on top of everything with that wedding. From the ceremony site (several miles away from the reception site) to the reception and dinner, she was involved in every aspect. I enjoyed working with her.
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| Facilities |
Alta Sierra Country Club
Grass Valley, CA
(530) 273-2041
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I first performed a wedding ceremony and reception at the Alta Sierra Country Club in June 2006 and found it to be a great place to have a wedding or any other event where you require a professional staff and location. Franca was very nice and kept the day running smoothly and on time and her staff was very nice and professional. The fact that it's located about a mile from my house and I was home 45 minutes after the reception was a huge plus, too.
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Courtyard D'Oro
Sacramento, CA
(916) 552-2940
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Tracewell Entertainment has established a relationship with the newly remodeled Courtyard D'Oro, located in Old Town Sacramento. We offer all-inclusive packages that include coordinating, catering, facilities (indoor and outdoor), DJ, photographer, photo booth, florist and more. Call (530) 852-5009 for details.
The Courtyard D'Oro is a family run venue with a beautiful outdoor patio for ceremonies and a large indoor facility which includes a dance floor, full bar, on-site catering and more.
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Croation-American Cultural Center
Sacramento, CA
(916) 489-0339
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This is a very beautiful location to hold both your ceremony and reception. The staff is great and the grounds are equally as nice as the reception hall.
If you are having a good-sized wedding and want it all handled in one location in the Sacramento area, you'll want to take a look at this facility.
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Flower Farm Inn
Loomis, CA
(916) 652-4200
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The Flower Farm Inn is a wonderful wedding location and conveniently located for the Greater Sacramento area.
The facilities are beautiful, well-kept and spacious. If you are looking for a great location for both your ceremony and reception, you would be remiss to not visit this place.
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Grand Island Mansion & Spa
Walnut Grove, CA
(916) 775-1705
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Located directly on the California Delta, this place is very luxurious. If you are looking to have an elegant wedding and reception in a ballroom atmosphere, this is the place. The grounds are meticulously sculpted and the amenities are top quality. The staff is great and everything is truly on a "grand" scale. Heck, there's even a helipad if you are planning on taking your chopper to your wedding.
Be sure to check out their web site for photos and their own description of their location and services. It's well worth a look! |
Miner's Foundry
Cultural Center
Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-5040
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What a great and unique place. The Miner's Foundry is a non-profit facility that has a lot of history and a tons of culture. The rustic feel (it was once a working mine) makes it an ideal place to have a wedding reception or party and the staff is very accommodating. I recommend visiting the center and seeing if it's right for your next event.
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Sierra Knolls Winery
Grass Valley, CA
(530) 268-9225
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This winery is pretty new to the wedding industry around here, but all I have to say is - WOW. From the landscaping to the scenic views to the facilities, this place is destined to become a hot spot for weddings in the foothills.
The attention to detail is wonderful and they are totally set up for ceremonies and receptions. Be sure to check them out - at the very least for the wine tasting and scenery! Tell them I sent you - the owners are really nice people. |
Stover Oaks
Vineyard & Winery
Placerville, CA
(530) 626-WINE (9463)
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I found Stover Oaks Vineyard & Winery to be a very pleasant place to hold a small to medium sized wedding & reception — or any other outdoor event. The staff was great, the surroundings were beautiful, and even on a hot day, the reception area has plenty of shade from giant oak trees. The grounds have a nice gazeebo, waterfall, pond, and an outdoor bar for serving drinks and/or food.
If you are looking for a nice outdoor setting, make sure you visit Stover Oaks.
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Sun City Roseville
Jenny Giallanza
Roseville, CA
(916) 774-3870
Web Site |
I've got nothing but great things to say about Sun City Roseville for wedding receptions — or any other type of event. Jenny, Rae and their long-time staff have it all dialed in for classy functions. From the wait staff to the kitchen staff, it is clear that they have many years of experience behind them.
That experience coupled with the beautiful modern facility they have to work in creates a fantastic venue...especially for weddings. I highly recommend that you visit them before you make your decision on where to hold your wedding reception or event. |
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| Florists |
Country Florist
Henry & Sherry Fiser
(530) 268-3401 |
Henry is a really nice guy and does a beautiful job with floral arraingements. Give him a call.
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| Limousine |
Jay Limo
(530) 889-1234
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This is very good limo service run by Jay Ross. He is very professional and has two great limos (a Lincoln Towncar and an Excursion) to offer brides and grooms. Jay has kindly offered any Tracewell Entertainment couples a 10% discount and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Just mention this offer to him when you call.
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| Musicians |
Camellia String Quartet
(530) 823-2364
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These musicians have been around since 1980 and are very experienced and professional. They can truly enhance your ceremony. Check them out.
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Lisa Stine
Harpist
(530) 265-5599 |
Lisa is very well known in Nevada County and I've worked with her twice now. She's a wonderful musician and would certainly enhance any ceremony.
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| Officiates |
Shawn Flynn
(530) 470-0569
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I met Shawn in early 2008 and really enjoyed her. She is a pro and her ceremony was thoughtful and well received. Her personality fits the occasion and she truly cares about her brides and grooms. Give her a call and tell her I sent you.
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Lori Levisen
(916) 688--7756
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I've worked with Lori a handful of times and she's a true professional. She cares very much about her brides and grooms and makes sure that their ceremony is as unique as they are.
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Chaplain Hawkeye Sharpe
(530) 269--0114 |
Hawkeye is as unique as his name and he's a very nice guy. He puts together a very nice ceremony and is great with his brides and grooms.
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| Photographers |
Robin Buckley
(530) 451-6364
Web Site |
I had the pleasure of meeting Robin at a wedding in early 2008 and as it turns out our offices are within a couple of miles from each other. Strange that we hadn't ever worked together before. Robin is a big-time photographer who puts a ton of miles on her frequent flyer card doing all kinds of professional shoots.
Her work is awesome and she's very professional. I highly recommend her for your wedding. Check out her web site and I'm sure you'd agree with me. |
Chris Harada
(530) 477-7399
Web Site |
I've worked with Chris twice now (as of July 2006) and thoroughly enjoyed both events (which happened to be weddings). He's a pro that has long ties to the local community and truly cares about how the entire event goes, not just his part in it. I highly recommend Chris for any event that requires a professional photographer.
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Jennifer Pechan
(916) 600-6304
Web Site |
Jennifer is a pro all the way. She's very particular about everything from the equipment she uses to the type of photos she takes. That's something that is very appealing when choosing a photographer.
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Sharpe Photographers
(916) 772-3934
Web Site |
I worked with one of Sharpe's photographers and found him to be very professional and responsible. We found ourselves discussing the stories we both hear all the time about "cheap" DJs and photographers that end up messing up a wedding and/or ceremony because of lack of experience or professionalism. We were very much on the same page when it comes to making sure that the wedding and reception go smoothly for the bride and groom.
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Spice Rack Productions
Debby Rackham
(916) 337-8847
Web Site |
Debby and her husband Judd are pros all the way. I was fortunate enough to spend a bit of time talking with them at a wedding recently (Summer 2007) and I could tell immediately that they had the same attitude toward professionalism and taking care of the customer that I have. Debby is the photographer and Judd is the videographer (see below). Give them a call.
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| Videographers |
Grape Video
Brandon Robinson
(916) 502-0042
Web Site |
Grape Video has many, many years of experience and several locations to serve their customers - from the San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. Brandon is a great guy and takes great care of his wedding customers.
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Spice Rack Productions
Judd Rackham
(916) 337-1448
Web Site |
Judd and his wife Debby are pros all the way. I was fortunate enough to spend a bit of time talking with them at a wedding recently (Summer 2007) and I could tell immediately that they had the same attitude toward professionalism and taking care of the customer that I have. Judd is the videographer and Debby is the photographer (see above). Judd has some great ideas for videos to show at the reception as well. Give them a call.
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