VENDORS & VENUES

Here is a list of excellent, professional and creative vendors and venues you should check out. Click on their websites or contact us for more information.

Photographers | Bakeries | Caterers | Full Service | Videography | Entertainment
Florists | Salon, Spas, & Make-up Artists | Transportation | Invitations & Gifts
Bachelorette Parties & Girls' Nights | Hotels

PHOTOGRAPHERS

SNAP! Photography
Contacts: Mariah Ashley & Trish Gilmore
Service: Photography (their photos are featured on the GSE website)
They also have a photo booth you can rent.
Phone #: (401) 383-9899
Website: www.snapweddings.com

Seth Jacobson Photography
Contact: Seth Jacobson
Service: Photography
Phone #: (401) 862-7449
Website: www.sjacobsonphotography.com

Gulino Photography
Contact: Gregg A. Gulino
Service: Photography
Phone #: (860) 599-3984
Website: www.gulinophotography.com

Susan Mason Photography
Contact: Susan Mason
Service: Photography
Phone #: (401) 284-3056
Website: www.susanmason.net

Bonnie Carter Photography
Contact: Bonnie Carter
Service: Photography (some of her photos are featured on the GSE website)
Phone #: (401) 374-1665
Website: www.bonniecarterphotography.com

BAKERIES

Sin
Contact: Jennifer Luxmoore
Service: Cakes and desserts of all kinds
Phone #: (401) 369-8427
Website: www.eatwicked.com

Creative Cake Company
Contact: Karen Benjamin
Service: Cakes
Phone #: (401) 862-9950
Website: www.newportcakes.com

CATERERS

Pranzi Catering
Contact: Lisa Mattiello
Service: Full catering services
Phone #: (401) 383-3631
Website: www.pranzi.com

West Bay Gourmet
Contact: KC Bishop
Service: Full catering services
Phone #: (401) 789-9229
Website: www.westbaygourmet.com

The Company Picnic Company
Contact: Brian Casey
Services: Full catering services
Phone #: (401) 295-7420
Website: www.thecompanypicnicco.com

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FULL SERVICE

Music Express
Contact: Michael Sarenson
Services: DJ, videography, photography & invitations
Phone #: (401) 943-1870
Website: www.rimusicexpress.com

VIDEOGRAPHY

Chris Walsh Productions
Contact: Chris Walsh
Service: Videography
Phone #: (401) 596-0133
Website: www.chrispro.com

Mike Picard Videography
Contact: Mike Picard
Service: Videography
Phone #: (401) 827-8056
Website: www.mikepicardvideography.com

ENTERTAINMENT & DJs

Music Mixers DJ Entertainment
Contact: R. Jason Citrone
Service: DJ
Phone #: (401) 789-3889
Website: www.musicmixersdj.com

Moondance Productions
Service: DJ
Phone #: (401) 782-4981
Website: www.moondancedj.com

Nancy Paolino & The Black Tie Band
Contact: Nancy Paolino
Service: Entertainment
Phone #: (401) 847-2628
Website: www.blacktieband.com

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FLORISTS

Flowerthyme
Contact: Joy Rich
Service: Flowers with an English Garden Flair
Phone #: (401) 792-3440
Website: www.flowerthyme.com

Sayles Livingston Flowers
Contact: Sayles Livingston
Service: Flowers and décor for any event
Phone #: (401) 635-9500
Website: www.sayleslivingstonflowers.com

Weedweavers Weddings & Events
Contact: Elaine Godfrey
Service: Artistic Arrangements
Phone #: (401) 789-1453
Website: www.weedweavers.com

Flowers By Bert & Peg
Contact: Pam Shea
Service: Flowers for all occasions
Phone #: (401) 294-9015
Website: www.flowersbybertandpeg.com

Toni Chandler Flowers & Events
Contact: Toni Chandler
Service: Flowers and décor for any event
Phone #: (401) 647-2312
Website: www.tonichandlerflorals.com

SALONS, SPAS, & MAKE-UP ARTISTS

Total Look Salon
Contacts: Michelle Waterman
Services: Hair, nails and wax
Phone #: (401) 295-5026
Website: www.total-look.com

a. Salon Galleria & Spa, Ltd.
Contact: Alison Pope
Services: Full service salon & spa for men, women & children
Phone #: (401) 821-0400
Website: www.asalongalleria.com

Formal Hair Design
Contact: Lynda Williams
Services: Hair Design
Phone #: (401) 212-6111
Website: www.formalhairdesign.com

Jessica Mulzer – Mark Cosmetic Consultant
Contact: Jessica Mulzer
Services: Beauty consultations and make-up applications
Phone #: (401) 457-5920

Spa Essentials
Services: Full service spa
Phone #: (401) 846-5798

Loose Ends
Contact: Lillian Turano-Morris
Services: Hair and nails
Phone #: (401) 596-4675

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TRANSPORTATION

Little Rest Livery, Inc.
Contact: Maria Gardner
Service: Transportation (limos, sedans, coaches, etc.)
Phone #: (401) 294-1414
Website: www.littlerestlimo.com

South County Trolley Company, LLC
Contact: Ted Wright
Services: Trolley services
Phone #: (401) 742-2189
Website: www.southcountytrolley.com

Viking Tours of Newport & Newport Wedding Trolley
Contact: Kirtley Seveney
Service: Transportation (trollies, etc.)
Phone #: (401) 847-6921
Website: www.vikingtoursnewport.com

INVITATIONS & GIFTS

Jennifer's Chocolates
Services: Chocolate and Candy favors, gifts , etc.
Phone #: (401) 783-1673

Adornment
Service: Fine Jewelry
Phone #: (401) 284-3333
Website: www.theadornment.com

Gifts & Invitations by Kathi
Contact: Kathi Wachtenheim
Services: Invitations, stationery, personalized gifts, announcements & more
Phone #: (508) 353-8031
Website: www.giftsbykathi.com

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BACHELORETTE PARTIES & GIRLS’ NIGHTS

Slumber Parties by Sarah B.
Contact: Sarah Bohannon
Services: Personal & intimacy consultant, bachelorette parties, girls’ nights
Phone #: (401) 225-1314
Website: www.slumberpartiesbysarahb.com

HOTELS

Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa
Contact: Tonianne Scotto
Catering Manager
Phone #: (401) 851-3387
Website: www.newport.hyatt.com

Whispering Pines Conference Center
Contact: George Lewis
Special Events Director
Phone #: (401) 397-3361
Website: www.wpinescc.com

Providence Biltmore
Contact: Scott Connery
Catering Sales Manager
Phone #: (401) 455-3027
Website: www.providencebiltmore.com

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