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Wedding Referrals
Are you still looking for a wedding site?  Need a caterer?  Want to check out a DJ?  Well, over the last ten years we have been working very hard in developing working relationships with our referrals listed below.  Let us share with you some of our "personal choice" wedding service referrals ...

The following personal references are those people who we have worked with at a wedding or event.  When you contact these fabulous wedding experts, please tell them you were referred by Bob Darling Photography!  Thank you ... Also read "What our brides have said"

 

Coordinators | Wedding Sites | Catering | DJ's | Bridal Shops | Florists | Carriages & Transportation
Ministers | Cakes | Hair-Make-up-Nails | Invitations & Touch-ups | Videography | Other Special Touches | Bar Tenders |

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Recommended Wedding Coordinators in El Dorado County ~ Top

Its One Fine Day
Janine D'Agostini and Mindy Flynn
Website
Phone: (530) 621-2020

Brides and Moms ... let these two gals do the hard stuff ... coordinate all the endless details ... flowers, sites, DJs, invitations, rehearsals, photography and on and on and on ... Janine and Cindy can be there from start to finish to make sure your wedding day is as perfect as it could be ...

Recommended Wedding Sites in El Dorado County ~ Top
For more sites, see where we have photographed lately ...
Need to research more wedding sites in El Dorado County? ... visit the El Dorado County Visitors Authority website: visit-eldorado/affair.asp
Your own back yard ... somewhere in beautiful historical El Dorado County "gold rush country" Don't overlook the beautiful yards, vistas, meadows and forests that you or a family member may have.  Weddings held on private property are quite common in El Dorado County.  Look to your family and friends for that special locale that avails itself to entertaining a wedding ceremony and/or reception ...
Heirloom Inn
214 Shakeley Lane
Ione, CA 95640-9572
Phone: (209) 274-4468
Website
Great place!  This old Historic property located in Ione is beautiful ... Great gardens for photos .. a must see! We highly recommend this place for the wedding and reception!
El Dorado Bonsai
Fred & Dolly Fassio
3201 Newtown Road, Placerville
(530) 295-0200
www.eldoradobonsai.com
Yes ... Bonsai gardens in El Dorado County ... the newest place to host your outdoor wedding [ceremony and reception]

Sequoia Bee-Bennet
Ask for Danica!
Bee Street, Placerville
www.sequoiaplacerville.com

 

This old Mansion is Placerville's newest upscale setting that is suited for small or large weddings. Bob Darling has been photographing here since it opened and the Brides are always happy. Good food - good service
Historic Cary House Hotel
300 Main Street, Placerville
Phone:  (530) 622-4271
www.caryhouse.com
Want to step back into the past?  The beautiful Historic Cary House Hotel is just that ... a unique place to host your wedding reception.  The banquet room holds 60 people and can also accommodate your guests that would like rooms to stay the weekend for their visit in El Dorado County. 

Marshall Gold Historic State Park in Coloma
St. John's Catholic Church
Memorable weddings can be held in these churches by contacting the Park at (530) 622-3069.

St. John's Catholic Church in ColomaMarshall Gold Historic State Park has two beautiful old churches:  St. John's (1855) and the Emmanuel (1858).  Both are quite different, but just the perfect ceremony spot for a small gathering of friends and relatives for your wedding.   Both churches are open to the public with docents greeting visitors dressed in the period costume of the gold rush era.
High Hill Ranch
2901 High Hill Rd., Placerville
Phone:  (530) 644-1973
George Visman | highhill@cwnet.com
Set in the beautiful hillside of Camino in Apple Hill, High Hill Ranch is one of the most perfect settings for an outdoor lawn ceremony.  The "Pie House" offers an indoor dining area with a full kitchen for the caterer.  Their pond, forest and scenic vista are perfect settings for your wedding photos.
Sogno Winery
3046 Ponderosa Road
Shingle Springs
Richard and Jackie
Phone: (530) 672-6968
www.sognowinery.com/
What a great place for a wedding. Jackie has the gazebo, Bridal party dressing rooms and a great big reception hall ... everything a wedding needs! This is also a great place to photograph. You will see several of our samples taken on their lawn overlooking a vista of the vineyards. Book your wedding well in advance as this site is becoming very popular.

Fitzpatrick Winery
7740 Fairplay Road, Fair Play
Owners: Diana & Brian
(530) 620-3248 | www.fitzpatrickwinery.com

This winery can host your wedding on the outside deck with a spectacular panoramic views. Great wines are poured here ...
Shakespeare Club
2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville
Phone:  (530) 622-9832
This "grand old" banquet hall that was built long ago and is maintained by the Historical Society of the Shakespeare Club.  The size of this facility is quite large and can hold a very large wedding party!  It has a large stage area where the DJ can set up and a complete kitchen for your caterer, or whomever for a potluck dinner.  Since the room is quite large, you will have a lot of decorating options ...
Seasons Bed & Breakfast Inn
2934 Bedford
Robyn Rawers, Owner
530-626-4420
www.theseasons.net
This hidden jewel is beautiful and can accommodate all your wedding needs ... rose gardens, cottages and lots of  room for the ceremony and the reception ... talk with Robyn about your vintage wedding plans!
Gold Hill Vineyard
5660 Vineyard Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 626-6522
www.goldhillvineyard.com
What a special place this could be for both your ceremony and reception! At Gold Hill, they have two areas to choose from ... the lower pond and their banquet room with deck overlooking the vineyards. Of course, their wine is good too!
Coloma Country Inn
High Street, Coloma
Inn Keepers: Kerry & Candie Bliss
Phone: (530) 622-6919
www.colomacountryinn.com
This inn is perfect for an outdoor wedding on the lawn ... Candie has a charming two story Inn with rooms to rent and a little cottage if need be. The storybook Inn is quaint, charming and located in the middle of the Marshall Gold Historic State Park in Coloma. The Inn is just one block from the two historic churches in Coloma, the Emmanuel and St. John (described above) ... and of course the ride in carriage would be a must if this site were chosen for your wedding & reception ...
Sierra Nevada House
Event Coordinator: Shaunna
(530) 626-8096
www.sierranevadahouse.com
Great place for an indoor reception located in the Coloma/Lotus area ... right across the street from the American River. This historic building has a lot of charm and flexibility ... Call Shaunna
Shafsky House
2942 Coloma Street
Placerville, California 95667
Phone: (530) 642-2776
Web: www.shafsky.com
Want a peaceful wedding night, consider a "bed and "breakfast" Inn located in Historic Placerville! The Shafsky House could be just the haven you are looking for ... Inn Keepers are Rita & Stephanie ...
Venezio Winery
Gina Venezio
5821 Highway 49
Coloma, CA 95613
Website: www.venezio.com
VenezioThis Coloma Winery is a great place for your wedding -- ceremony and reception areas that overlook the vineyards!. We have done several weddings there over the years. The Venezio Winery is a family operation and they run their business with passion and tradition.

Fausel Ranch
Deanna Fausel
1114881 Hanks Exchange Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: 530-622-4390

The Fausel Family offers their beautiful property for the perfect El Dorado County wedding venue ... call or email Deanna for a quote.

David Girard Vineyards
714 Cold Springs Road
Placerville
Web: www.davidgirardvineyards.com

A new wedding venue ... great place to check out to have your wedding!

 

For more sites, see where we have photographed lately ...
Need to research more wedding sites in El Dorado County?
Visit the El Dorado County Visitors Authority website: visit-eldorado/affair.asp
or ... Look at the Chamber of Commerce "Wedding Book"
or ... Amador County: http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/Wedding.html

Recommended Catering in El Dorado County~ Top
Gold Rush Grille
Joe Thompson
Secretaryof State Bldg.
1500 11th St. 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Read his bioWhat Bob says about Joe "wonderful - the food was excellent and so was the service! Joe has quite a following."
  <<<<Click on Joe's photo to Read his bio
Website | Email
Phone: 916-441-0440
Callie's Catering Service
Callie Berger
Phone: 622-7186
"Home cooked meals with a touch of Class" Callie is a full service catering business - and her food is great! Call Callie
Lola's Catering
3941 Park Drive, Ste. 20-214
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone:209-993-2930
Call or email Lola or Tammy for Mexican Food at it's best for your wedding ...
Hangtown Grill
423 Main St.
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 626-4431
A wonderful local resource offering catering for your wedding ... they have been around for a long time!
Caters to You
Deanna and Francie
Phone: (530) 644-0306
Email: caters2u@hotmail.com
Creative catering for all occasions! These girls are good ... ready to serve your wedding guests!

Feast of Dreams
Paula Flint & Kimberly O'Connor
Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-5177

Classic & Contemporary Cuisine for all occasions. Paula & Kimberly are great! Good following and good food.
The Barley Loaf
Full-Service Catering
Jo Roberts & Penny Burkey
Placerville 
Phone:  (530) 626-3511
Jo and Penny offer creative wedding cakes and a full-service catering line! Their food is excellent. They have lots of experience to help guide you with your food and wedding cake decisions.

Back Forty Texas BBQ
3977 Durock Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Phone: (530) 676-4040
www.backfortytexasbbq.com

Back Forty Texas BBQLots of great tasting food ... Can't go wrong with an outdoor BBQ catered by Back Forty. This all-inclusive outdoor catering team brings it all!
Rescue Catering
Phone:  (530) 626.3810
Betty Franklin | Website rescuecater@directcon.net
Betty to the Rescue ... She can cater to all your wedding needs small or large.  Betty is well known in the County offering full-service catering. Betty and her staff are the designated 'official' caterers for the Marshall Building at the El Dorado County Fair Grounds.
Recommended DJ's in El Dorado County~ Top
Dale Chessey
AllStar Entertainment Group
(916) 709-3800
Dale ChesseyDale is the Best ... Highly professional DJ that runs an extremely smooth program, and is a very likable guy. Visit his Website:
www.allstarentertainmentgroup.com
DJ Sonny Gallardo
Exquisite Entertainment
Phone: 916-925-7874
Sonny is the best ... absolutely tops when it comes to service.
Hammond's Hits
Phone:  (530) 621-4362
Norm & Sandy | sandyvee@aol.com

 

Hammond's HitsLike the oldies?  "All the hits and all the memories"  Norm and Sandy have it all ... music from oldies to present day music artists. 

Norm is very affordable and does a great job keeping the music flowing.  Perhaps you have seen Norm at the Bell Tower on Historic Downtown Main Street in Placerville where he is the official DJ for most of our public events ...Or maybe the Customs and Classics Car Show ...

Music Magic
Randy Keller
Phone: (916) 369-2871
Rest assured, Randy knows what , when and how of DJ music magic ... Experienced and professional ... what more could you ask for? 
Camden Music
Vickie & Dennis Rogers
Phone: (530) 676-4652
Camden Music is a great local DJ and always dresses impeccably for the occasion. Dennis has that great 'master of ceremony' in-control voice to announce all the events of the wedding reception ...
Turbo Productions
Phone:  (530) 677-5121
Ted Robertson | Email

Yes, I said Turbo Ted ... He is professional, reliable and affordable.  Ted offers CD quality music.  Check out the Turbo Ted for your wedding DJ. "Turbo Ted" Productions has been in business for more than 15 years! "Our objective is to make certain that your event is special in every way".

24KT Productions
Jamie Sullivan
(530) 621-4301
Bob says "get excited about DJ 24KT Jamie - he is great" ... Jamie says "I can help make your dream day a reality" ... affordable prices too. Visit Jamie's new Website.
"The Amazing Johnny B"
John Bosch

Phone: (916) 933-2411
The most unique DJ you'll ever see!  He does the Chicken Dance, Electric Slide, and you name it ... he knows how to dance and how to get the party going!!  [click here for a great image of Johnny B in action!]
Here is a list of DJs that have been excellent lately:
  • Mark Harden Premier Interactive Mobile Dee-Jay Entertainment
    http://www.premierdj.com
  • Daniel GehringerDanimal DJ & Emcee
    916-373-WEDJ
  • Thomas McVey All-Around Sound Entertainment
    Email all-around@excite.com .. (916)821-MYDJ ... very organized!
  • Party On! by Fred & Lisa Chavez, great all-around DJ service including cakes,
    event planning & PA system for all types of events!
    Email: 4partyon@comcast.net

The Entertainment Team
1-800-969-DJAY
www.entertainmentteam.com

Entertainment TeamYes, there is a team of DJAYS ... what a great selection of DJs to choose from!
Recommended Bridal Shops in El Dorado County~ Top
Renfros
414 Main Street, Placerville 
Owner:  Margaret 
Phone:  (530) 626-6919
Margaret has a great shop on Historic Downtown Main Street in Placerville.  Her front window displays an ever-changing array of wedding gowns and party dresses.  Stroll right in and see her great displays of wedding dresses and accessories ...
Recommended Florists in El Dorado County~ Top
Camino Flower Shop
4123 Carson Road
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-5730
Dottie ... of the Camino Flower Shop is wonderful ... she has been working with flowers for 27 years! ... her wedding flowers are unique and lovely ... visit her new website. caminoflowershop.net

Foothill Floral Design
Jessika Balderston & Sunny Walsh
(530) 626-0644
www.foothillfloraldesign.com

Jessika & Sunny are quite a great team offering personal service - visit their website for great samples and ideas for your flowers.
Natural Flair
Florist: Dawn Roberti
(530) 677-0878
www.naturalflair.net

Natural FlairDawn is famous for her personal touches and professional instincts. You know, you'll need flowers for the bride, bridesmaids, groom, and groomsmen ... not to mention all the flowers for decorations and Mothers, Grandmothers, etc. .... Flowers are a must! They make a marked difference in the photos we will be taking.

Heavenly Flowers
El Dorado Hills
Florist: Angie Zimmerman
Phone: (916) 941-1171
www.heavenlyevents.net

Bride's BouquetAngie is an expert! She's done it all ... bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages ... you name it! Flowers are her passion. Give her a call and you won't be disappointed.

Flowered Events
Elizabeth Dickman
132 Main St. Placerville
(530) 626-5456
floweredevents.com

Flowered Events has an extensive background in art and interior design  Their floral designer carefully and artistically combines hues and textures and design elements into gorgeous floral pieces that are original and unique to each bride, enhancing the gown, the bride and the ambiance of the wedding theme ... call her!

Placerville Flower Market
Florist:April Transue 
(530) 344-0949

A fairly new florist with a good business presence... lots of choices for your wedding. Visit their website: www.placervilleflowermarket.net

Recommended Ministers in El Dorado County~ Top
Larry Lott
Placerville 
Phone:  (530) 626-0614

If you are planning your wedding outside and need a minister that can adapt to any setting ... Larry is your man.  Write your own vows or he will work with you to customize the ceremony.  He is affordable and flexible ... that's Larry. Did I say how he has a booming voice that can be heard without a microphone .. well he is one of a kind!

Brian Reeves
Universal Life Minister
530-626-4625
brianpreeves@hotmail.com

Very flexible. Brian has sample ceremonies to help you decide vows and ceremony content! Brian has been doing wedding ceremonies since 1976. Call him!
Shirley White
Email: shirleylwhite@prodigy.net
Phone: 530-672-8836

Shirley White truly loves marrying couples! We last worked with her at the Historic Church in Coloma. Give her a call ... she has a nice sweet voice! Shirley also provide's assistance in creating wedding ceremonies and vows that reflect each couple's unique love story.

Recommended Carriages and Transportation in El Dorado County ~ Top
A Pam's Trenity Limousine
Placerville
(530) 626-7473
Great limo service! Bob usually takes photos inside the limo of the Bride & Groom or the Bridal Party. We have worked with Pam for years ... she give you a personal touch! [click on the image for a larger view of Pam's Trenity Limo leaving Gold Hill's Lower Pond ... ]
Top Hand Ranch
Dianna Newborn
(530) 677-2871
www.tophandranch.com
Tophand RanchGreat carriage ride from the church to the reception ... visit their website: www.tophandranch.com

Shar-Ron's Pearl Carriage Service
Sharon Evans
Phone:
(530) 622-4677
Website

Carriages for HireVisit Shar-Ron's website
What a great way to arrive at the wedding and then take both the Bride and Groom to the reception but a memorable carriage ride! Sharon and Ron have many many years of experience doing just that.

  • Maybe rent their antique covered Spring wagon
  • Carts for cart rides in the country
  • Ron's restored 1929 Oakland All American six car.

Iron Horse Ranch
Michelle Russell
P.O.Box 193
Pilot Hill, California 95664
Phone: (530) 887-8444

Give Michelle a call!
Recommended Wedding Cake Bakers in El Dorado County ~ Top
The Barley Loaf
Jo Roberts & Penny Burkey
Placerville 
Phone:  (530) 626-3511

Yes, they are the best!
Call them for a quote!
Full Service Catering.

D'Agostini's Delights
Nikki D'Agostini
Phone: (550) 620-4423
Great custom wedding cakes ... Nikki has done some awesome cakes recently. Nikki is opebing her own bakery in Mt. Aukum  ... visit her webite for examples of her weddimg cakes: www.dagostinisdelights.com
Recommended Hair, Make-up  & Nails in El Dorado County~ Top
Often our brides will have a make-over for their big day for a flawless look ... see Alice Garcia below for details.
Alice Garcia
Placerville 
Phone:  (530) 621-3458
Let me tell you girl ... you want that flawless look for your wedding day ... get your hair and make-up done by a professional.  You will photograph beautifully with all the final touches complete.  Alice comes to wherever you're getting ready for "the big day" to do your hair and make-up (just make-up if you want).  Don't overlook this as part of your preparation planning.  Your wedding day will be the most photographed day of your life, so prepare for it!   Alice is Bob Darlings' exclusive hair and make-up artist.  All the samples on our wedding and portrait web pages reflect her work.
AD Nails
1442 Broadway, Placerville
Phone: (530) 622-6576
You do want your nails to be perfect, don't you?  You know ... the hand shot ... the picture that will remind you of how beautiful your wedding rings are years after your wedding.  AD nails is my personal nail shop and I highly recommend their expert and fast service.  They use the sanding drill technique for either the acrylic or fiberglass nails.  Anyway ... I used to visit them every two weeks!
- Thanks, Sharon Baldwin
Recommended Invitations & Touchup Prints in El Dorado County~ Top

Cheri Litwinovich Card Designs & Custom Prints
Placerville (530) 521-9940
www.litwinovich.com

Cheri is quite the artist ... she can create for you a beautiful wedding invitation set. Visit her website for some samples of her work!
Recommended Videographers~ Top

Bonetti Videography
David Bonetti
530-676-7073

Call or visit David's great website ... www.bonettivideography.com
Recommended Vendors for Other Special Touches for your Wedding in El Dorado County~ Top
Whitebird Ceremonial Dove Releases
Phone: (916) 443-2165
www.whitebird.com
DoveAnna can make your day special - The traditional release of Doves! ... WOW, what a site to see at your wedding!
Recommended Vendors for Bartending for your Wedding in El Dorado County~ Top
Professional Bartending
Contact Karen
Email: karen-224@d-web.com
Weddings usually have bars ... so, Karen has the solution!
Bar Masters, Inc.
Marine M. Stiles
wwww.barmasters.com
They are famous ...They have poured drinks for Governors Pete Wilson, Gray Davis & Arnold Schwarzenegger, countless senators ... the list goes on ...

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