Steve Maller Photography
Contact: Steve Maller
Website: www.stevemaller.com
Phone: 650-685-6999
San Francisco Bay Area (Travels)
Specialty: Corporate Events/Weddings
Why I recommend this vendor:
Professional who understands event planners are busy, he takes direction and then let’s you do your job uninterrupted. Fast turnaround with attention to special touches.

Photofetti.com
Website: http://www.photofetti.com/
Why I recommend this vendor:
Photofetti provides quarter-sized "confetti" to dress up any party table or gift bag. The quality of the picture will not get lost on the double-sided confetti.  It was a huge hit at my mom's birthday party and everyone asked for the website.

Event Central LLC
Contact: Lizanne Catalina
Website: www.eventcentral.bz/index.asp
Phone: 856-751-8335
Why I recommend this vendor:
Lizanne and her team built a future “house” inside the small lobby Museum of Television and Radio complete with a mock bathroom, kitchen and living room with a month lead time and 7 hours load in time.  They were pleasant to work with on this fast project, sourced all furniture and staff to build and paint this Internet home.  Her team understands the importance of meeting deadlines and budgets while helping you make your concepts become reality.  Her slogan should be “No Problem”.   East Coast based.

Have fun adding colored sugar to the lemondrops at your next event. 

Planet Sugar
Website: www.cocktailcandy.com
Phone:  800.950.8095

TWANG, Inc.
Website: www.twang.com
Phone: 210.226.7008

Branded M&Ms

Website:  www.ColorWorks.com
Why I recommend this vendor:  ColorWorks provides many color options of M&Ms for your next event which look great in a large bowl at the welcome table or as pillow gifts the first night in each guest's room.  You can also print your brand name on the M&Ms for extra impact.  Tres bien.

BLR Sign Systems
Contact:  Kevin Griffin
Website: www.blrsignsystems.com
Phone: 408.956.9401
Why I recommend this vendor:
Kevin and his team are a pleasure to work with and the come up with sign solutions to meet your objectives.  Even when you don’t know what type of signs you want, they come up with practical suggestions and have an in-house design team to lay it out.  BLR makes cloth, vinyl or plastic signs - large and small. Ships anywhere.

Candy Bags (small plastic bags)
www.papermart.com

Why I recommend this vendor: Fast source for that simple little bag to put M&Ms in as welcome gifts. 

DJ Teddy
Website: http://djteddynyc.com/
DJTeddy1224@aol.com
Phone:  718-474-8646
Why I recommend this vendor:
Teddy was my wedding DJ, no cheese factor, he is very hip and so many of my 30-something friends in NY have also used him for their weddings.  Teddy is also great for corporate events, very accommodating and listens to his clients.  Teddy's amazing.

Sebastians Catering & Special Events
Contact:  Amira R. Gertz, Catering and Event Sales Manager
Website: www.sebastians.com
amira.gertz@sebastians.com
Phone: 212.832.1361 direct
Why I recommend this vendor:
Amira Gertz and Sebastians are a great asset to those in need of a great event in the New York City and metropolitan area.  They will provide a long list of rave reviews and references to back up a proven track record of their work in the corporate and private sector for the extremely demanding NYC professional. I have used Amira over the last five years for all my catering needs (big and small) in the law firms I have worked for with great results. I would highly recommend Amira and her Sebastians team to anyone looking for a seamless, spectacular event. Boston magazine's 2007 Best of Boston® Award. Boston & NY Area

Event Strategies Inc.
Contact: Brandon Nichols
Website: www.eventstrategiesinc.com
Phone: 703-684-0025, 877-684-0025
Specialty: Creative Staging, Branding, Event Production Execution
Why I recommend this vendor:
After four years of partnering I’m convinced there is nothing this company can’t do. From creating and executing a 10 story banner reveal, to building stage sets, to same day fed-exing a replacement banner these guys are professional, committed to making clients look great and creative.

Progressive Events
Contact: Chris Yeager
Website: www.progressiveevents.com
Phone: 310-559-8226
Why I recommend this vendor:
Such a creative force and someone who can work well with clients on small private events or the Oscar Parties.  Chris listens closely to his client and comes up with a very, very impressive environment to enhance your objectives.  A master of lighting and making plain jane spaces stunning.  LA based, travels.

Chef & Company, NYC
Contact:  Julie Sommers, Jason Apfelbaum, President
Website:  www.chefandcompany.com
 Phone: Tel: 646-336-1980 Ext.21
Why I recommend this vendor:
Julie and her team provide a very professional yet innovative vibe for her clients.  Her staff are on time, polite, clean cut and good looking.  She makes a point of ensuring the food looks “beautiful” before it leaves the kitchen, often adding florals to the trays to make a more attractive presentation.  We’ve hired Julie for a barbeque in the Hamptons as well as several corporate parties in Manhattan.  Chef & Co. puts a fresh spin on traditional favorites. A+ experience.  NY Area

Giant Impressions
Contact: Michelle Bogdan
Phone: 408-392-8886
Website: www.giantimpressions.com 

Why I recommend this vendor:  Giant Impressions specializes in creating large scale, unique signage for it's clients and works with you to come up with a solution to wow your guests.  I've had great experience with Giant Impression wrapping cars, elevators and putting signage up in large office windows.  They have an inhouse designer if needed.  Additionally, they are really nice people. 

 

Clear Memories
Contact: Jeff
Phone: 707-251-0170
Website:   www.clearmemories.com
Why I recommend this vendor:  Clear Memories specializes in creating unique and branded ice sculptures.  Their team is reliable, delivers on time with a professional representative.  Jeff is happy to develop multiple sketches of your potential scultpure until you find the perfect "look". 

Bella Flora of Dallas
Contact: Lucy Rivas
Phone: 214.855.0400
2424 Victory Park Ln, Dallas, TX
Website: http://bellafloraofdallas.com/
Why I recommend this vendor: Some of the most beautiful and unique arrangements I have ever seen. Lucy's designs are flawless and her unique use of specialty glass, iron and porcelain make her a stand out in the event industry. Simply fabulous.

Studio Collection Event Furniture
Contact:  Mircea Manea
Phone 415-922-900
Website: www.blueprintstudiocollection.com/
Why I recommend this vendor:  Studio Collection provides a professional partner for event furniture rentals that have a very chic design.  They carry a large inventory with many design and color options from traditional to modern.  Servicing the west coast out of bay area.  Check out the site to see examples.

Perfect Table Plan
Contact: Andy Brice
Website: www.perfecttableplan.com
Why I recommend this vendor:  Seating plans are made much easier with this user friendly software.  You can configure the tables' shapes and #s then drop and drag your guests names into the appropriate seat.  The software allows multiple views of your seating plan from a floorplan to a spreadsheet.  Works on mac and pc.  I loved it. 

Datura Design
Contact: Matthew Sawicki
email: matthew.daturadesign@gmail.com
Phone: 323-683-0914 
Why I recommend this vendor: Matthew recently created an amazing piece made of florals and light bulbs for our Earth Day event, and I was more than impressed with the level of creativity. I look forward to working with him at a future event!

Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts
Contact: Bobbe Vagell
Phone:  323-810-8096
Website: www.bvfloralconcepts.com
Why I recommend this vendor:  Bobbe was truly an asset to work with at our 2007 Holiday Party in Hollywood. He was flexible, creative and willing  to work within our budget with no hesitation. He created centerpieces, table decor and wall hangings in a fun and themed manner and just ran with the project. It was fabulous!

 

Plan-It Interactive
Contact: Scott Hutchins (LA), Skip Smith (Bay area)
Phone: 310-642-0929, 925-680-6929
Website: www.interactivegame.com
Why I recommend this vendor: Plan-It can service your "fun and games" needs in the Bay Area, Los Angeles area and Las Vegas! From Jump Houses to GPS Scavenger Hunts, they are professional, creative and so great to work with.   And, their photo booths are a great addition to any dinner, wedding or party!