• GDG's Recommended Vendors •
Finding someone great at what they do for each element of your celebration is crucial... but equally important is finding people you'll actually enjoy working with!
We make a note any time a fellow vendor stands out as great, both professionally and personally! Check out our curated list below for awesome folks GDG vouches for in all different categories:
We make a note any time a fellow vendor stands out as great, both professionally and personally! Check out our curated list below for awesome folks GDG vouches for in all different categories:
• Planners/Coordinators •
Speedwell Event Company: www.speedwelleventco.com / 419-276-7766 / Veronica
Events by Ziegler: www.instagram.com/events.by.ziegler / 817-480-6003 / Sarah
The Day By Storm: www.thedaybystorm.com / 817-821-7299 / Stormy
Treasured Heart Events: www.treasuredheartevents.com / 972-559-0123 / Ashlee
Mosaiko Events: www.mosaikoevents.com / 787-358-6436 / Awilda
Monica Ocando (bilingual): www.instagram.com/monicaocandoplanner / 210-574-5405 / Monica
Melanie Gunn: www.instagram.com/wedding_coordination_by_mel
*Not hiring a planner? GDG also offers some basic planning services!
Speedwell Event Company: www.speedwelleventco.com / 419-276-7766 / Veronica
Events by Ziegler: www.instagram.com/events.by.ziegler / 817-480-6003 / Sarah
The Day By Storm: www.thedaybystorm.com / 817-821-7299 / Stormy
Treasured Heart Events: www.treasuredheartevents.com / 972-559-0123 / Ashlee
Mosaiko Events: www.mosaikoevents.com / 787-358-6436 / Awilda
Monica Ocando (bilingual): www.instagram.com/monicaocandoplanner / 210-574-5405 / Monica
Melanie Gunn: www.instagram.com/wedding_coordination_by_mel
*Not hiring a planner? GDG also offers some basic planning services!
• Officiants •
Loving Celebrations: www.loving-celebrations.net / 678-936-5235 / Rev. Chad Mustain
Weddings By Tina: www.weddingsbytinadfw.com / 817-300-9523 / Tina Long
Allie the Wedding Officiant: www.alliewed.com / 657-522-6098 / Allie Calzada
Joined by Jasmyn (bilingual): www.joinedbyjasmyn.com / 972-801-7364 / Jasmyn Richardson
Love Notes: chris@pastor-chris.com / 806-786-7775 / Dr. Chris Sutton
Bertha Ruano (bilingual): bermi22@live.com / 817-507-9582
John Anderson: 817-247-7572
Love Notes: frankdeleo@lovenotesweddings.com / 817-946-4251 / Rev. Frank DeLeo
Loving Celebrations: www.loving-celebrations.net / 678-936-5235 / Rev. Chad Mustain
Weddings By Tina: www.weddingsbytinadfw.com / 817-300-9523 / Tina Long
Allie the Wedding Officiant: www.alliewed.com / 657-522-6098 / Allie Calzada
Joined by Jasmyn (bilingual): www.joinedbyjasmyn.com / 972-801-7364 / Jasmyn Richardson
Love Notes: chris@pastor-chris.com / 806-786-7775 / Dr. Chris Sutton
Bertha Ruano (bilingual): bermi22@live.com / 817-507-9582
John Anderson: 817-247-7572
Love Notes: frankdeleo@lovenotesweddings.com / 817-946-4251 / Rev. Frank DeLeo
• Photography •
Swan Photo + Video: www.swanphotovideo.com / 940-867-9986 / Beth & Marc
Silent Tea Studio: www.silentteaevent.com / 940-368-5356 / Jing
TA Visuals: www.tavisuals.co / 214-744-3388 / Tim
Lexie Krug Photography: www.lexiekrugphotography.com / 937-344-7738 / Lexie
Igor Photography: www.igorweddingphoto.com / 682-233-5367 / Igor
Twinty Photography: www.twintyphotography.com / 214-404-1399 / April or Amy
Square 8 Studio: www.square8studio.com / rob@square8studio.com / Rob
Jackie Marie Photo + Video: www.jackquelynbrown.com / Jackie
Convey Studios: www.conveystudios.com / 214-934-7305 / Sesha
Chelsea Green Photography: www.chelseagreenphoto.co / 720-397-1700 / Chelsea
Catie Ann Photography: www.catieannphotography.com / catie@catieannphotography.com
Christy Archibald Photography: www.christyarchibald.com / 214-923-4918 / Christy
Kortney Boyett Photography: www.kortneyboyettphotography.com / 817-437-5944 / Kortney
Swan Photo + Video: www.swanphotovideo.com / 940-867-9986 / Beth & Marc
Silent Tea Studio: www.silentteaevent.com / 940-368-5356 / Jing
TA Visuals: www.tavisuals.co / 214-744-3388 / Tim
Lexie Krug Photography: www.lexiekrugphotography.com / 937-344-7738 / Lexie
Igor Photography: www.igorweddingphoto.com / 682-233-5367 / Igor
Twinty Photography: www.twintyphotography.com / 214-404-1399 / April or Amy
Square 8 Studio: www.square8studio.com / rob@square8studio.com / Rob
Jackie Marie Photo + Video: www.jackquelynbrown.com / Jackie
Convey Studios: www.conveystudios.com / 214-934-7305 / Sesha
Chelsea Green Photography: www.chelseagreenphoto.co / 720-397-1700 / Chelsea
Catie Ann Photography: www.catieannphotography.com / catie@catieannphotography.com
Christy Archibald Photography: www.christyarchibald.com / 214-923-4918 / Christy
Kortney Boyett Photography: www.kortneyboyettphotography.com / 817-437-5944 / Kortney
• Videography •
(some of these folks also do still photography)
Anthony Cinema: www.anthonycinema.com / 210-753-4588 / Anthony
C.S. Preston, Storyteller: www.csprestonphotography.com / 214-810-3808 / Chris
Martin Weddings: www.martinweddings.co / 832-381-7441 / John & Elissa
Cloud Craft Studios: www.cloudcraftstudios.com / 512-808-0345 / Dave & Sarah
Tyler & Lindsey Burns: www.tylerandlindsey.com / hello@tylerandlindsey.com
Andrew Torres Productions: www.andrewtorresproductions.com / 402-203-6438 / Andrew
Hargrove Studios: www.hargrovestudios.com / hargrovestudios@gmail.com / Bre & Caleb
Vaughn Pix Studios: / Vaughn Pix Videos / 214-458-4057 / Taylor
(some of these folks also do still photography)
Anthony Cinema: www.anthonycinema.com / 210-753-4588 / Anthony
C.S. Preston, Storyteller: www.csprestonphotography.com / 214-810-3808 / Chris
Martin Weddings: www.martinweddings.co / 832-381-7441 / John & Elissa
Cloud Craft Studios: www.cloudcraftstudios.com / 512-808-0345 / Dave & Sarah
Tyler & Lindsey Burns: www.tylerandlindsey.com / hello@tylerandlindsey.com
Andrew Torres Productions: www.andrewtorresproductions.com / 402-203-6438 / Andrew
Hargrove Studios: www.hargrovestudios.com / hargrovestudios@gmail.com / Bre & Caleb
Vaughn Pix Studios: / Vaughn Pix Videos / 214-458-4057 / Taylor
• Hair & Makeup •
Three Zero Six Salon: www.beauty306.com / 817-952-9550 / Candace
Ahimsa Artistry: www.ahimsaartistry.com / 214-870-7757 / Randi or Tai
A. Marie Makeup Artistry: www.amariemakeupartistry.com / 951-729-9099 / Amanda
Beauty by Morgan: www.instagram.com/beautyby_morganlg / 817-734-4195 / Morgan
Three Zero Six Salon: www.beauty306.com / 817-952-9550 / Candace
Ahimsa Artistry: www.ahimsaartistry.com / 214-870-7757 / Randi or Tai
A. Marie Makeup Artistry: www.amariemakeupartistry.com / 951-729-9099 / Amanda
Beauty by Morgan: www.instagram.com/beautyby_morganlg / 817-734-4195 / Morgan
• Florals •
The Floral Eclectic: www.thefloraleclectic.com / 817-676-4325 / Taylor
B. Marie's Flowers: www.bmariesflowers.com / 817-291-4767 / Brittni
Brandi Chapman Floral: www.instagram.com/brandichapmanfloral / Brandi
Lake Worth Florist: www.lakeworthfloristtx.com / 817-237-3317 / Shelly
Andy's Floral Events: www.andysfloralevents.com / 940-591-9632 / Andy
Forsythia Florals (Austin-based): www.forsythiaflorals.com / 512-554-1396 / Amy
The Floral Eclectic: www.thefloraleclectic.com / 817-676-4325 / Taylor
B. Marie's Flowers: www.bmariesflowers.com / 817-291-4767 / Brittni
Brandi Chapman Floral: www.instagram.com/brandichapmanfloral / Brandi
Lake Worth Florist: www.lakeworthfloristtx.com / 817-237-3317 / Shelly
Andy's Floral Events: www.andysfloralevents.com / 940-591-9632 / Andy
Forsythia Florals (Austin-based): www.forsythiaflorals.com / 512-554-1396 / Amy
• Invitations •
Stacey Hu Illustration: www.etsy.com/shop/staceyhuillustration / Stacey
Percolator Letterpress (Invites, etc.): www.percolatorpress.com / 512-633-8153 / Alisa & Jeff
Pink Champagne Designs (Invites, etc.): www.pinkchampagnedesigns.com / Emily
The Write Calligraphy: www.thewritecalligraphy.com / 469-324-9385 / Deondra
Adela Chavez Calligraphy & Design: www.adelachavez.com / 817-907-3151 / Adela
Stacey Hu Illustration: www.etsy.com/shop/staceyhuillustration / Stacey
Percolator Letterpress (Invites, etc.): www.percolatorpress.com / 512-633-8153 / Alisa & Jeff
Pink Champagne Designs (Invites, etc.): www.pinkchampagnedesigns.com / Emily
The Write Calligraphy: www.thewritecalligraphy.com / 469-324-9385 / Deondra
Adela Chavez Calligraphy & Design: www.adelachavez.com / 817-907-3151 / Adela
• Decor & Rentals •
The Balloon Lab (Balloons/Backdrops): www.theballoonlabtx.com / 972-757-4417 / Claudia & Selena
Satin Pavement (Signage/Styling/Gifting): www.satinpavement.com / Onikeh & Brandon
Bubbles & Marquee Events (Balloons/Marquee Letters): www.instagram.com/bubblesandmarqueeevents / Emily
Marshall Mike (LED Dance Floor): marshallmikezm@yahoo.com / 940-230-9903 / Miguel
Pink on the Weekend (Styling/Balloons): www.pinkontheweekend.com / 469-766-3321 / Eisha
GF Lit (Marquee Letters): www.getgflit.com / 281-475-4135
Simply Elegant Events: www.simplyelegantwed.com / 817-656-2933 / Stacy
Taylor's Rentals: www.taylors.rentals / 817-332-5258 / John
Aladdin Rentals & Events: www.aladdinrentals.com / 817-282-3902 / Wendy
The Balloon Lab (Balloons/Backdrops): www.theballoonlabtx.com / 972-757-4417 / Claudia & Selena
Satin Pavement (Signage/Styling/Gifting): www.satinpavement.com / Onikeh & Brandon
Bubbles & Marquee Events (Balloons/Marquee Letters): www.instagram.com/bubblesandmarqueeevents / Emily
Marshall Mike (LED Dance Floor): marshallmikezm@yahoo.com / 940-230-9903 / Miguel
Pink on the Weekend (Styling/Balloons): www.pinkontheweekend.com / 469-766-3321 / Eisha
GF Lit (Marquee Letters): www.getgflit.com / 281-475-4135
Simply Elegant Events: www.simplyelegantwed.com / 817-656-2933 / Stacy
Taylor's Rentals: www.taylors.rentals / 817-332-5258 / John
Aladdin Rentals & Events: www.aladdinrentals.com / 817-282-3902 / Wendy
• Transportation & Valet •
DFW Vintage Cars: www.dfwvintagecars.com / 817-880-4700
Fantom Coach: www.myclassicgetaway.com
Elite Valet Services: www.elitevaletinc.com / 972-247-7073 / Natalie
DFW Vintage Cars: www.dfwvintagecars.com / 817-880-4700
Fantom Coach: www.myclassicgetaway.com
Elite Valet Services: www.elitevaletinc.com / 972-247-7073 / Natalie
• Catering •
360 Catering & Events: www.360cateringandevents.com / 817-714-8996 / Cody
Vestals Catering: www.vestalscatering.com / 972-803-3806 / Alex, Aubrey, or Jourdan
D Caterers: www.dcaterersoftexas.com / 817-456-4742 / Scott & Sandy
Alex's Tacos: www.instagram.com/alexs_tacos / 469-233-1647 / Alex
Heaven's Manna Cajun Catering: heavensmanna66@gmail.com / 214-270-7787 / Melanie
Aspen Catering: www.aspencatering.com / 972-401-4777
360 Catering & Events: www.360cateringandevents.com / 817-714-8996 / Cody
Vestals Catering: www.vestalscatering.com / 972-803-3806 / Alex, Aubrey, or Jourdan
D Caterers: www.dcaterersoftexas.com / 817-456-4742 / Scott & Sandy
Alex's Tacos: www.instagram.com/alexs_tacos / 469-233-1647 / Alex
Heaven's Manna Cajun Catering: heavensmanna66@gmail.com / 214-270-7787 / Melanie
Aspen Catering: www.aspencatering.com / 972-401-4777
• Cakes & Desserts •
Irene's Bakery: www.irenesbakery.net / 214-458-6714 / Irene
C is For Cakes: www.cisforcakesllc.com / Jennifer
Cake-aholics: www.cake-aholics.com / 817-980-4542 / Matthew
Crumb & Kettle: www.crumbandkettle.com / 469-626-8488 / Heather
The Sweet Canvas Co.: www.thesweetcanvas.co / 469-213-0758 / Keiyana
Uncle Willie's Pies: www.unclewilliespies.com / 972-576-5582 / Cicily
Morgan's Ice Cream Co.: www.morgansicecreamco.com / 817-615-9999 / Stephanie
Irene's Bakery: www.irenesbakery.net / 214-458-6714 / Irene
C is For Cakes: www.cisforcakesllc.com / Jennifer
Cake-aholics: www.cake-aholics.com / 817-980-4542 / Matthew
Crumb & Kettle: www.crumbandkettle.com / 469-626-8488 / Heather
The Sweet Canvas Co.: www.thesweetcanvas.co / 469-213-0758 / Keiyana
Uncle Willie's Pies: www.unclewilliespies.com / 972-576-5582 / Cicily
Morgan's Ice Cream Co.: www.morgansicecreamco.com / 817-615-9999 / Stephanie
• Specialty Drinks •
Southern Pour Beverage Trailer & Bartending: www.southernpourtx.com / 972-413-8202 / Tiffany & Sal
Lone Star Drafts: www.lonestardrafts.com / 469-708-9375 / Jenn & Alex
Hot Shots Gourmet Coffee: www.hotshotscatering.com / 469-877-7390 / Chris
Porch Swing Iced Tea: www.porchswingicedtea.com / 214-315-6788 / Brett
Dallas Mixologist: www.dallas-mixologist.com / 214-263-6303 / Kristen
Southern Pour Beverage Trailer & Bartending: www.southernpourtx.com / 972-413-8202 / Tiffany & Sal
Lone Star Drafts: www.lonestardrafts.com / 469-708-9375 / Jenn & Alex
Hot Shots Gourmet Coffee: www.hotshotscatering.com / 469-877-7390 / Chris
Porch Swing Iced Tea: www.porchswingicedtea.com / 214-315-6788 / Brett
Dallas Mixologist: www.dallas-mixologist.com / 214-263-6303 / Kristen
• Live Musicians •
North Texas Music Company (String Quartet): www.northtexasmusiccompany.com / 214-444-9869
Chuck Mabrey (Keyboardist/Harmonica/Vocalist): 214-725-9245
Haley Hodson (Harpist): www.instagram.com/weddingharpistdfw / haleyhodsonharp@gmail.com
Andrew Sullivan (Acoustic Musician): www.andrewsullivanmusic.com / 832-443-4113
Jon Jonez (Clarinet/Saxaphone): www.jonjonez.com / 214-502-7747
Elevation Party Band: www.elevationpartyband.com / 972-416-2019
Miriam Morales (Pianist): www.musicwithmiriam.com / 469-688-8479
Mariachi Rosas Divinas: www.mariachirosasdivinas.com / 972-825-7125
Mariachi de Oro: www.elmariachideoro.com / 817-891-3147 or 817-454-1087
Mariachi Villarreal: www.mariachivillarreal.com / 817-360-3101
JM Entertainment (Austin-Based Pianist/Singer): www.jmentertainmentatx.com / 615-330-0346 / Jeremy
Harpistry (Austin-Based Harpist): www.instagram.com/harpistrytx / 254-218-9730 / Sarah
North Texas Music Company (String Quartet): www.northtexasmusiccompany.com / 214-444-9869
Chuck Mabrey (Keyboardist/Harmonica/Vocalist): 214-725-9245
Haley Hodson (Harpist): www.instagram.com/weddingharpistdfw / haleyhodsonharp@gmail.com
Andrew Sullivan (Acoustic Musician): www.andrewsullivanmusic.com / 832-443-4113
Jon Jonez (Clarinet/Saxaphone): www.jonjonez.com / 214-502-7747
Elevation Party Band: www.elevationpartyband.com / 972-416-2019
Miriam Morales (Pianist): www.musicwithmiriam.com / 469-688-8479
Mariachi Rosas Divinas: www.mariachirosasdivinas.com / 972-825-7125
Mariachi de Oro: www.elmariachideoro.com / 817-891-3147 or 817-454-1087
Mariachi Villarreal: www.mariachivillarreal.com / 817-360-3101
JM Entertainment (Austin-Based Pianist/Singer): www.jmentertainmentatx.com / 615-330-0346 / Jeremy
Harpistry (Austin-Based Harpist): www.instagram.com/harpistrytx / 254-218-9730 / Sarah
• Misc. Entertainers •
Brian Masters (Magician): www.brianmagic.com / 206-383-9260
Isidro Arte (Caricature Artist): www.instagram.com/isidroarte
ACA Event Designs (Bridal Illustrations): www.acaeventdesigns.com / 214-676-8943 / Kristyn
Cherry's Casino: www.cherryscasinoparties.com / 469-230-2936 / Clayton
Brian Masters (Magician): www.brianmagic.com / 206-383-9260
Isidro Arte (Caricature Artist): www.instagram.com/isidroarte
ACA Event Designs (Bridal Illustrations): www.acaeventdesigns.com / 214-676-8943 / Kristyn
Cherry's Casino: www.cherryscasinoparties.com / 469-230-2936 / Clayton