Azzura Photography | Vendor Profile

0 CommentsMonday • April 11, 2011 • by admin

They were once Seattle’s best-kept-secret:  a husband-wife team quietly working out of their Bellevue home studio, creating stunning wedding images for a select group of clients.  After winning national recognition and the ‘Seattle Bride Best Photographer’ award two years in a row, Ken and Tania Shepard of Azzura Photography quickly became the Northwest’s most sought-after wedding photographers.  It wasn’t long before Azzura’s unique illustrative-style and raving clients landed them on the elite referral lists of Seattle’s top venues and coordinators, and their weddings are often booked years in advance.

All the buzz hasn’t slowed Ken and Tania from doing what they love most, and their full photography schedule is exactly what they dreamed of when they married seven years ago.  “We often wonder how we became so fortunate, and I think a large part of it is our desire to get to know our couples and create photographs that are not just beautiful, but are also deeply meaningful to them,”  says Ken.  “There is a quality of genuineness in our images that is hard to describe, but you can feel it; when you look at the photographs, you know the moments are real and that our couples are truly being themselves.”

Working with Aisle of View

When our couples are working with Merry Beth, I know that the event will be extraordinary and our couples will have an absolutely fabulous and stress-free day.  I adore Merry Beth – not only is she great at pulling together a team of talent to make your day extraordinary, she is amazing at orchestrating the most clever and creative touches.  The best part is that she makes you and every last person in your bridal party and family feel cared for and valued while she does it!  When you choose to hire ‘Aisle of View’, you truly get to relax, enjoy, and experience your Wedding Day.

To experience the artwork of Azzura Photography, visit their website at www.azzuraphotography.com.

Rented Elegance | Vendor Profile

0 CommentsTuesday • December 28, 2010 • by admin

We have worked with Merry Beth Turpin of Aisle of View for the past fifteen years. We have developed a wonderful relationship with her and her staff. Always professional and very personable, each event we work on together is a pleasure…no matter how complicated the details may get. Merry Beth is thorough, extremely detail oriented and simply amazing. If there is ever a question about one of her events, a simple phone call, text or e-mail will get a quick and accurate response. She double and triple checks details to make absolute sure that everything is on track. We often work together on large, involved events and it is a pleasure to know that she will keep us informed on any changes in the time line or other details of the event.

When a Bride is looking for a coordinator I always tell them to find someone they feel comfortable with. Someone who listens to them and keeps detailed notes of the event as it grows and evolves. A coordinator needs to be organized, know how to easily navigate through the piles of information and converse comfortably with vendors that will be involved. And along with everything else be budget conscious and know when to suggest alternatives. Merry Beth is a perfect fit on every point.

About Rented Elegance: In the eighteen years that we have been in business, Rented Elegance and Design has done thousands of events from intimate parties to Celebrity Weddings. In addition to our extensive floral service we have a huge inventory of rental items to choose from. We offer raw silk draping, table puddles and pillows in a myriad of colors. Our soft seating ranges from casual brown sofas and club chairs to sophisticated, sleek and modern white leatherette. Many of our hundreds of centerpiece props were custom made exclusively for us. Glassware, from cylinders to many elegant shapes, fills an entire department of our four warehouses. We own thousands of crystals, candles and novelty items in many shapes and sizes to enhance our props and add that elegant sparkle to any event. Our fresh flower department is staffed with award winning designers with years of experience transforming an idea into a magnificent and unique event.

At Rented Elegance our event designers listen to you carefully and suggest ways to help bring your ideas to fruition. Customer service and satisfaction is very important to us so you know you will get the attention you deserve.

Rented Elegance | David Galliett, Owner | 12891 NE 15th Place, Bellevue, WA 98005 | (425) 462-2244 | rentedelegance.com