Grow Your Vision

Farm-to-table catering, island grown produce, local flowers, and other Vashon vendors are ready and waiting for you. Island businesses regularly accommodate weddings on Vashon. Here's a starting point to get everything you'll need

The Island's Best

Freedom to choose your own vendors

Photos by Lily Armstrong Photography, Britt Jezak Photography, Mariko Photography & Nathaniel Barnoff Photography

Rentals

Rental Tents, Tables, Chairs, Linens, Lighting, Tablescape

1. CORT Party Rentals Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Tacoma ferry

2. Alexander Rentals Scott, the owner, grew up on Vashon & serves Vashon often

3. Grand Event Rentals They serve Vashon often

Event Planners

1. Tapestry Event Co. Excellence with fun

2. Sage Event Co. Classy & responsive

3. AB Events Classy & responsive

4. Your Perfect Bridesmaid A larger team with planners who are familiar with our venue

5. Events with Jojo One of our partner vendors; Jojo is familiar with our venue

6. Jamie Marzano Events Beautiful & thoughtful events

Preferred Caterers

Nationally acclaimed Chef Matt Dillon has won the James Beard Award. He resides nearby on Vashon Island, and he has catered at Foxglove Lodge. Matt has owned and operated highly praised restaurants in Seattle including Sitka & Spruce, The Corson Building and Copal (formerly Bar Sajor). See Old Chaser Farm info@oldchaserfarm.com or britafisher@gmail.com
Thyme Well Spent Chef Chantel Jackson is experienced on Vashon Is.
Down to Earth Cuisine Chef David Boyd and his team
Harry's Fine Foods Chef Julian Hagood and his team; elevated cuisine
Herban Feast Experienced team accustomed to working on Vashon
Assorted island food trucks/mobile pizza oven – Water & power are onsite

Matt Dillon has won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest as well as Best New Chef from Food & Wine

Cocktails & Bar

Kitsap Bartending Services Friendly service + darling "Bustender"
Tap Truck Converted vintage cars + a VW microbus with drinks on tap; has an excellent sound system. Based in West Seattle.
Kory 425.298.3737
UnStabled Spirits Vashon owned and operated; discount for island events. Aubrey 206.949.7515

Floral design

Rebecca Raymond Floral Located on Vashon; international credentials; breathtaking designs
From the Ground Up Floral Gina Thresher; international credentials; breathtaking designs
Fleurish Creative designs to elevate your event
Herban Bloom Located on Vashon; our main florist
Island Thriftway – Charlie D’Mato; 206.463.9473

Does not deliver nor arrange onsite
Stunning centerpieces, bridal bouquets, sprays etc.

Photography

Those listed are some of our favorites; they all know our 35-acre venue property

Videography: Amour'n Motion, located on Vashon Ochoa Wedding Films

Music

Island Classical Artists:

1. Cello – Rowena Hammill, nationally renowned cellist; plays often with Los Angeles Opera hammilldavis@comcast.net

2. Violin – Gaye Detzer, accomplished violinist detzerubicz@comcast.net
3. Harp -- Leslie McMichael, accomplished harpist 206.898.4972

Live Bands

1. Blue Wave Band
2. Vashon Events -- Click on: Find a Musician

Yoga & Massage

Private Onsite Yoga Instruction
Ronly Blau -- Accomplished yoga instructor; resident of Vashon

Private Onsite Massage

1. Be Calm – also offers therapeutic foot baths and acupuncture
3. Claro -- also offers sound healing, meditation, somatic movement, and creative workshops
4. Melissa Moen, LMP -- experienced masseuse 808.385.1812

Golf

1. Chambers Bay, Tacoma -- PGA course open to the public; hosted US Open Men's Championship; 20 minutes drive from the Point Defiance ferry dock

2. Vashon Island Golf & Country Club -- On-island 18 hole course with spectacular panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains; tee times available to the public

Activities

Loads of choices, something for everyone

On the Water:
1. Vashon Adventures -- kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals
2. Vashon Parks -- Boating, sailing, fishing, rowing, picnicking on the beach

On the Land:
1. Vashon Parks -- Hiking, biking, horseback riding
2. Llama Happy Hour, wine tasting, craft cider tasting, micro-beer tasting
3. U-pick berry picking, vintage shopping, art gallery touring, lavender wreath making
4. Live theatre
5. Live music
6. Art classes
7. Farm-to-table dinners, Farmers Market, Farm Stands
Resources: Beachcomber Newspaper, Vashon Center for the Arts, Vashon Events, Vashon Chamber of Commerce, Vashon Visual Artists , O Space

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