Rare Form Limousine LCT 2012 Operator of the Year

Congratulations to Eli Darland, owner of Rare Form Limousine, for winning Limousine, Charter & Tour Magazine’s 2012 Operator of the Year Award!

Limousine, Charter & Tour Magazine recognizes excellent performance among chauffeured transportation operators each year with its Operator Of The Year Awards. Since 1990, qualified finalists and winners have been recognized for their achievements and promoted as positive examples to the industry.  This award contest is the most prestigious and longest running business awards contest in the chauffeured transportation industry and Washington native, Eli Darland, of Rare Form Limousine, and Weddings in Woodinville Founding Board Member has won this prestigious award in the 1-10 Vehicles category.  Only fifteen-chauffeured transportation companies worldwide were selected as finalists in the 2012 LCT Operator of the Year awards.

Congratulations Eli on your well-deserved award! 

2012 LTC Operator of the Year Award Winners

For more information about Rare Form Limousine services please visit:

www.rareformlimo.com

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Emerald City Applause Award Congratulations

We would like congratulate all of the winners of this years Emerald City Applause Awards!  We are especially proud to share with you the following vendors who participated in Weddings in Woodinville this year who received the following recognitions for their great talents.

Lisa Dupar Catering for BEST OFF-PREMISE CATERED EVENT for their
"Intel AppUp Elements 2011" event

Marni Good of Coat Check Complete for BEST EVENT SUPPORT SERVICES for the "Corbet-Cawley Inaugural Ball"

Jacky Grotle of Event Success for BEST EVENT PRODUCED FOR A NON PROFIT OR ASSOCIATION with a BUDGET UNDER $25,000 for "The Seattle Foundation Luncheon"

The Emerald City Applause Awards celebrate the very best achievements of locally based event experts, non-profit organizations and wedding and meeting professionals and is produced by ISES, the International Special Events Society – Seattle Chapter.

ISES Seattle Chapter membership is comprised of special event professionals from all over the Puget Sound region. These companies provide invaluable resources and services that will benefit your efforts in producing a successful special event.  They promote professional development: CSEP certification, education, recognition, resources, strategic alliances & networking.

Many of their members are nationally and internationally recognized for their high quality of products and services, as well as their expertise and creativity.

Interested in joining?  Attend the next ISES Seattle Chapter Meeting, held the third Wednesday of every month and showcase different venues and members. To learn more about the exciting opportunities to network and learn from the industry’s best, please visit www.isesseattle.com

World's Best Planners named by Junebug Weddings at Weddings in Woodinville

We are bursting with excitement that 2 of our wedding planners, Jacky Grotle of Event Success and Janel Ellefsen of Occasion, LLC have been named World’s Best Wedding Planners by Junebug Weddings. 

Here’s what these award-winning planners had to tell us about this distinct title:

What does it mean for you to be titled World’s Best Wedding Planner by Junebug Weddings for wedding planning?

Jacky:  It is an honor and privilege to be recognized for the work we do.  We have won Local & National awards but WOW "The World's Best Wedding Planner" that is truly special.

Janel:  It’s a huge honor!  I’ve been a member since they started and I would never leave!

What about you & your style make you in this elite group for Washington State?

Jacky:  I think it is a combination of things but definitely years of success in this industry and the complexity of events that we have successfully executed both locally and at destination locations.

Janel:  Because we’re awesome!  Clearly! Ha ha.  No, really I think it’s because we specialize in full service more complex weddings with many details.  We strive for a very complete look for every client.  We each bring a very strong talent to the table so we pull from the specialist in that category if need be.  Between the three of us we give 150% to each full service client.

4.  What are other titles you've held/hold for planning?

Jacky:  We have won "Chapter Program of the Year" Award from National Association of Catering Executives, Top 3 Planners by Evening Magazine/King 5's Best in the Northwest designation, & most recently the Emerald City Applause Award for "Best Event Logistics".  I hold the title of CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), which you must have at least 10 years in the industry and pass a very difficult exam too. 

Janel: Best of Planner for the Knot, State Coordinator for ABC and we are on the Style Me Pretty Preferred Black Book.

5.  What is one of your favorite wedding moments during each ceremony?  Or what particular moment stays with you after all these years from that one unforgettable wedding?

Jacky:  I love when the couple exchanges their vows; I tear up almost every time.  I surprise myself that after almost 500 weddings, I still get emotional!  I can feel the commitment the couple is making to one another- it is an intimate moment that they are sharing and I think that is very special.

Janel:  When the bride makes it down the aisle!  Father of the bride toasts!  Hands down the best part.

Janel Ellefsen & team, Occasions LLC named World's Best Planner by Junebug Weddings
Jacky Grotle, Event Success named World's Best Wedding Planner by Junebug Weddings

Vendor Highlight: Jacky Grotle of Event Success

Event Success Planning for Weddings, Corporate & Special OccasionsWhat is your name and company? 
Jacky Grotle of Event Success

What inspired you to start you business?
I traveled a lot with my family and loved the hotels and resorts we visited.  I went to Washington State University and got a degree in Business/Hotel Management.  I have worked in hotels, catering, private club and became an expert in event planning thru my education and experience.  I started Event Success 11 years ago and have been busy ever since!

What sets you apart from other vendors in your field?
I have more experience than most other consultants (almost 20).  I also listen to my clients and customize their event or wedding.  I can make their vision or dream a reality.

What's your style?  
Having grown up here, I would say my style is very NW and love when my clients want to feature this area.Jacky Grotle of Event Success

What is the main thing that makes you unique?
Having been in the industry locally for so many years, we have developed long standing relationships with all the local vendors.

What is your greatest strength?
Logistics.  Having won an award "Best Event Logistics" from ISES was a great honor and supports that this is our strength.

What are you most proud of?
Every event is an accomplishment and makes me proud and happy to be doing what I am doing.

Jacky is a founding board member of Weddings in Woodinville and was the planner for DeLille Cellars at the 2011 Weddings in Woodinville Tour.  

Weddings in Woodinville voted as one of theTop 3 Wedding Shows by Seattle Bride Magazine

Weddings in Woodinville recognized as Best of 2011Last night, many of our Weddings in Woodinville vendors rendezoued at 415 Westlake for the Seattle Bride Magazine's Best of 2011 Party.  We were honored to be a finalist for "Best Wedding Show" again this year.  Thank you to everyone who voted.  We are honored and truly wish to bring you the best wedding show.  

Voted on by Seattle Bride editors, readers and wedding vendors, the following vendors who participated in Weddings in Woodinville 2011 were recognized for their, as Seattle Bride Magazine put it so passionately "their innovative creations, for their wide product selections and, above all, for creating very happy brides."  

Best of 2011 Weddings in Woodinville Best Wedding ShowBest Wedding Show - Weddings in Woodinville 

Best Day-of-Wedding Coordinator - Jennifer Taylor of Taylor'd Events by Jen  (founding board member of Weddings in Woodinville)

Best Bachelorette Party - Butler Transportation Woodinville Wine Tour (founding board member of Weddings in Woodinville)

Most Creative Favors - Marrylicious 
                                 Seattle Sundries 

Best Rentals - AA Party Rentals
                    Choice Linens 
                    Pedersen's Event Rentals 

Best Officiant/Clergy - Reverend Mary Calhoun/Window to the Soul Ministry 

Best Videographer - Edit 1 Media
                             Bogle Productions 

Best DJ for Reception - Wave Link

Best Musicians for Ceremony - Ekstedt Entertainment 

Best Live Band/Entertainment for Reception - The Haggis Brothers

Best Bridal Accessries - I Do Bridal 

Best Flower Girl & Mother of the Bride Dresses - Mom's, Maids & More 

Best Hair & Make-up - Salon Maison 

Best Formalwear for Men - Wall Street Custom Clothiers

Best Place for Intimate Weddings - DeLille Cellars 
                                                    JM Cellars

Best Transportation/Getaway Car - Butler Transportation (founding board member)
                                                    Rare Form Limousine (founding board member)
                                                    British Motor Coach 

Best Valet Service - Butler Valet (founding board member)

Best Place to Spend the Wedding Night - Willows Lodge 

Best Caterer - City Catering
                     Lisa Dupar Catering

Best Custom Wedding Cakes - Tallant House
                                             Creme de la Creme

Best Groom's Cake - Mike's Amazing Cake
                              Creme de la Creme 

Best Dress Shop - I Do Bridal
                           La Belle Reve

Best Wedding Photographer - Azzura Photography 
                                           La Vie Photography

Best Florist & All-Around Best Wedding Vendor - Aria Style 

Congratulations to all our vendors!  We are so proud to represent you!

Winners for each category are bolded.