VENDORS

From stunning scenery to quiet beaches, from superb seafood and local food products in a thriving gastronomical community, to skilled artisans in all areas of dress and personal care, Mendocino is a treasure chest. Guest cottages for all budgets nestle in the trees and along the bluffs, unique inns and hotels offer respite and relaxation to your family and guests, and breathtaking sites abound for the background to your vows.

Here are some of the outstanding services available to make your wedding perfect:
 

COORDINATORS

A good place to start, a skilled wedding coordinator can make all the difference; she knows the area, the vendors, and what you will need. Your coordinator guides you through every step and helps to make it effortless.


 

FLOWERS

Hidden from the usual paths, gardens and florists have an extraordinary climate and privacy to create wondrous arrangements for that indispensable and glorious accent.


 

CAKES

The centerpiece of your wedding meal, the cake is the jewel in the crown:


 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Long after the wedding, the photos preserve the glow. Here are some experts:

VIDEO SERVICES: On beyond still photos, the moment can be relived with all its action:



MUSIC

No wedding would be complete without it; music underscores the experience and provides the background for your celebrations


 

RENTALS

Tents, dishes, a mobile kitchen; with your coordinator's help, a phone call is all it takes to find everything you need to make your wedding plans a reality.


 

ABOUT THE SETTING

How to choose between so many beautiful places? It's worth the time, and fun, too, to explore the inns, rental houses, and outdoor sites which make this area so popular and special.
 

SETTINGS

WHERE? No other decision has more import on the success of your event than the setting. The Mendocino coast has a great variety of venues.

Here are our favorites:


 

LODGING

You will want to be relaxed and refreshed for your wedding, and so will your guests. Alternatives abound for all budgets and tastes: here are just a few; Contact the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce for more resources.


 

PERSONAL CARE

Away from your usual providers, discovering Mendocino's specialists in grooming, hair care, facials, massage, and other services can be an adventure in itself.


 

WEDDING GOWNS and OTHER CLOTHING

Far from the ordinary offerings of the mall, Mendocino holds some fine surprises to insure that you and your wedding party look stunning,


 

A FINAL THOUGHT

GET MARRIED IN THE WINTER!

Imagine watching frothy grey waves in front of a roaring fire, sipping hot brandy or chocolate and dining with your wedding guests in a cozy inn or snug hall. For an unusual and memorable wedding, consider the Mendocino Coast in the winter, dramatic with storms or brilliant crisp blue skies, always beautiful and romantic. Winter is a slowed down, breathless time, with the appeal of off-season pricing and accessibility of lodging, food and services.

In all seasons, mendocino is the place to say your vows.