Our Recommendations to Meet Your Wedding Needs
and Useful Links
* Wedding Planners *
Elegant Events by Marci - a Youngstown based wedding planner whose years of experience can help make your dream wedding come alive.
* Places For Your Wedding or Reception *
Woodland Park - This is our favorite place for couples to marry. You can get wed in the Gazebo, and host your reception right here in the Pavalion. It requires a $50 deposit to reserve the date, and is refundable if the facility is left clean after your event. Located in the Village of McDonald, Ohio.
Boardman Park - host several great places for couples to get married. There is the historic St. James Meeting House, The Gazebo, and The Maag Outdoor Theatre all of which are avaiable to rent for your wedding day. Located in Boardman, Ohio. Rev. St. James Meeting House is Rev. DeZee's favorite place to unite couples in Holy Matrimony.
Fellows Riverside Gardens - is a great place for couples to get married. Many couples have wed inside the Gazebo, and others have chose to use the Kidston Pavalion. Located in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio
Mill Creek Metro Parks - has several great places for an outdoor reception, and several great spots where you can marry your sweetheart.
Julia's Bed and Breakfast - Another great place for your wedding or your reception. We do recommend that you check out their website for specail offers. Julia's B&B is located in Hubbard, Ohio
Stambaugh Auditorium - This is an awesome place to hold any wedding or wedding reception. The ballroom is beautiful with it's design, let alone being gorgeous when decorated for a wedding. Stambaugh has hosted numerous famous entertainers over the years.
The O'Neil House Bed and Breakfast - This is a 19 room tudor mansion located in Akron, Ohio. This is beautiful place for your wedding or reception. They have several guest rooms were you can stay for your honeymoon if you like.
Aulizio's Banquet Center - A beautiful banquet center located just west of North Rd. in Warren, Ohio. It has a great atmosphere, and some outstanding food. You will be highly pleased.
The Victorian Room & Victorian Ballroom - This jewel is nestled in Niles, Ohio. They have the facilities to accommodate guest of of 40 to 325. A great place for a wedding, reception, baby shower, or bridal shower.
Gervasi Vineyard - is located in Canton, Ohio. Gervasi is real working vineyard. There are few places able to provide the perfect outdoor wedding - and Gervasi is one of them! Our new outdoor pavilion with bridal quarters seats up to 200 people and overlooks the spring-fed lake. The Cellar Room is perfect for rehearsal dinners.
The New Englander - located in New Castle, Pa. The Ridgewood Room, captures beauty, elegance, and style. With its thirty-two foot high Cathedral ceilings and three spectacular crystal ballroom chandeliers, the Ridgewood Room provides the perfect setting for any special event.
The Corinthian Banquet Hall and Event Center- The Corinthian is the Shenango Valley's newest banquet hall and event center located in beautiful downtown Sharon, Pa
The Fifth Season Banquet Center & Catering Company - located between Warren, Ohio and Youngstown, OH just 1/2 mile North of Interstate 80 on Route 46 in Mineral Ridge, OH.
Tara a Country Inn - located in Clark, Pa. It is the ideal location for intimate and personalized events. Whether a wedding, party, business dinner, golf outing or overnight retreat, we will personally arrange your event to ensure wonderful memories of a lifetime.
* Photographers *
Life Digitals - They have been the photographer at several weddings we have officiated, and they do exceptional work. For a photographer that is easy to work with, and pleasant Life Digitals is a good choice.
New Vision Photography- New Vision Photography is located here in Austintown, Ohio. They are highly sought after, and recognized nationally for their exceptional photography. Click on the link and be sure to check out their gallery of photographs. Make sure to check out their kids gallery! You will find some exceptional work there!
Essence of Love Photography - These photographers are great to work with, and have an excellent portfolio for you to see. They offer their services to the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area. Check out their website.
Aieon Photography - Based in Youngstown, Ohio.
Brian and Anna offer a wide range of photographic services to meet your needs.
* Disc Jockeys *
Mahoning Valley DJ - Mark Anthony is a well known DJ here in the Mahoning Valley. He brings alot of skill and talent to any wedding. He is wonderfully pleasant to work with, so check out his website for more details of the services he offers.
Blazing Entertainment - For your DJ, and Lighting needs. DJ Derrick Wray and Justine Thomas (from 106.1 and Mix 98.9) are great to work with. They can bring alot of good music to your reception. They are members of the Mahoning Valley Wedding Network. Check out their website!
Bob Popa Entertainment- Radio personality Bob Popa is one of the valley's treasured gems. Check out his website to see the services he has to offer you.
Music Man DJ Services - For a true wedding professional Music Man DJ Services is a great choice. They are a premier entertainment provider in Northeast Ohio, and Western Pa.
* Live Music *
Harmony String Quartet - Harmony Strings can provide a quartet, trio, duet, or soloist for your wedding, dinner, reception, or other event. We are located in Youngstown, Ohio but we perform in the surrounding areas. " This quartet is awesome. We had the pleasure of working with them this year, and you will be blessed by having them at your wedding" - Rev. DeZee
String Theory - String Theory provides Wedding Band, Wedding Ceremony Music in Ohio - Cleveland, Erie, Toledo, and surrounding areas. We allow you to request information from String Theory
Heart & Soul - If you looking for live entertainment for your wedding reception, then check out Heart & Soul out of Cleveland. They have a blend of music that ranges from R & B , Rock , Motown ,Disco, Funk, 80s pop , to todays current hits.
Useful Links
American Association of Wedding Officiants-
This is an association for wedding officiants, and they can provide good information for you.
The Bridal Association of America
OneWed - Wedding planning web site. Here you can find all your wedding needs, such as florist, caters, wedding venues, photographers, etc.
WedPlan - This is a wedding planning web site. Here you will also be able to find all your wedding needs, such as reception locations, wedding venues, florists, photographers, etc.
The Knot - Northeast Ohio wedding resources provided by the Knot
Christian links
Check out Kari Jobe An awsome new worship leader.
Her music will truly bless you!
Olive Tree Bible Software- try a free bible today.
For a free bible try Bibles for America
Children"s Bible Lessons- great site with alot of bible based lessons for your kids
Bible Study Planet - Free Bible Studies for Adults, teens, and kids.
World Bible School - free web based bible school
Bible Senders - a place to get free bibles, and donate bibles to others in need of a bible
Elegant Events by Marci - a Youngstown based wedding planner whose years of experience can help make your dream wedding come alive.
* Places For Your Wedding or Reception *
Woodland Park - This is our favorite place for couples to marry. You can get wed in the Gazebo, and host your reception right here in the Pavalion. It requires a $50 deposit to reserve the date, and is refundable if the facility is left clean after your event. Located in the Village of McDonald, Ohio.
Boardman Park - host several great places for couples to get married. There is the historic St. James Meeting House, The Gazebo, and The Maag Outdoor Theatre all of which are avaiable to rent for your wedding day. Located in Boardman, Ohio. Rev. St. James Meeting House is Rev. DeZee's favorite place to unite couples in Holy Matrimony.
Fellows Riverside Gardens - is a great place for couples to get married. Many couples have wed inside the Gazebo, and others have chose to use the Kidston Pavalion. Located in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio
Mill Creek Metro Parks - has several great places for an outdoor reception, and several great spots where you can marry your sweetheart.
Julia's Bed and Breakfast - Another great place for your wedding or your reception. We do recommend that you check out their website for specail offers. Julia's B&B is located in Hubbard, Ohio
Stambaugh Auditorium - This is an awesome place to hold any wedding or wedding reception. The ballroom is beautiful with it's design, let alone being gorgeous when decorated for a wedding. Stambaugh has hosted numerous famous entertainers over the years.
The O'Neil House Bed and Breakfast - This is a 19 room tudor mansion located in Akron, Ohio. This is beautiful place for your wedding or reception. They have several guest rooms were you can stay for your honeymoon if you like.
Aulizio's Banquet Center - A beautiful banquet center located just west of North Rd. in Warren, Ohio. It has a great atmosphere, and some outstanding food. You will be highly pleased.
The Victorian Room & Victorian Ballroom - This jewel is nestled in Niles, Ohio. They have the facilities to accommodate guest of of 40 to 325. A great place for a wedding, reception, baby shower, or bridal shower.
Gervasi Vineyard - is located in Canton, Ohio. Gervasi is real working vineyard. There are few places able to provide the perfect outdoor wedding - and Gervasi is one of them! Our new outdoor pavilion with bridal quarters seats up to 200 people and overlooks the spring-fed lake. The Cellar Room is perfect for rehearsal dinners.
The New Englander - located in New Castle, Pa. The Ridgewood Room, captures beauty, elegance, and style. With its thirty-two foot high Cathedral ceilings and three spectacular crystal ballroom chandeliers, the Ridgewood Room provides the perfect setting for any special event.
The Corinthian Banquet Hall and Event Center- The Corinthian is the Shenango Valley's newest banquet hall and event center located in beautiful downtown Sharon, Pa
The Fifth Season Banquet Center & Catering Company - located between Warren, Ohio and Youngstown, OH just 1/2 mile North of Interstate 80 on Route 46 in Mineral Ridge, OH.
Tara a Country Inn - located in Clark, Pa. It is the ideal location for intimate and personalized events. Whether a wedding, party, business dinner, golf outing or overnight retreat, we will personally arrange your event to ensure wonderful memories of a lifetime.
* Photographers *
Life Digitals - They have been the photographer at several weddings we have officiated, and they do exceptional work. For a photographer that is easy to work with, and pleasant Life Digitals is a good choice.
New Vision Photography- New Vision Photography is located here in Austintown, Ohio. They are highly sought after, and recognized nationally for their exceptional photography. Click on the link and be sure to check out their gallery of photographs. Make sure to check out their kids gallery! You will find some exceptional work there!
Essence of Love Photography - These photographers are great to work with, and have an excellent portfolio for you to see. They offer their services to the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area. Check out their website.
Aieon Photography - Based in Youngstown, Ohio.
Brian and Anna offer a wide range of photographic services to meet your needs.
* Disc Jockeys *
Mahoning Valley DJ - Mark Anthony is a well known DJ here in the Mahoning Valley. He brings alot of skill and talent to any wedding. He is wonderfully pleasant to work with, so check out his website for more details of the services he offers.
Blazing Entertainment - For your DJ, and Lighting needs. DJ Derrick Wray and Justine Thomas (from 106.1 and Mix 98.9) are great to work with. They can bring alot of good music to your reception. They are members of the Mahoning Valley Wedding Network. Check out their website!
Bob Popa Entertainment- Radio personality Bob Popa is one of the valley's treasured gems. Check out his website to see the services he has to offer you.
Music Man DJ Services - For a true wedding professional Music Man DJ Services is a great choice. They are a premier entertainment provider in Northeast Ohio, and Western Pa.
* Live Music *
Harmony String Quartet - Harmony Strings can provide a quartet, trio, duet, or soloist for your wedding, dinner, reception, or other event. We are located in Youngstown, Ohio but we perform in the surrounding areas. " This quartet is awesome. We had the pleasure of working with them this year, and you will be blessed by having them at your wedding" - Rev. DeZee
String Theory - String Theory provides Wedding Band, Wedding Ceremony Music in Ohio - Cleveland, Erie, Toledo, and surrounding areas. We allow you to request information from String Theory
Heart & Soul - If you looking for live entertainment for your wedding reception, then check out Heart & Soul out of Cleveland. They have a blend of music that ranges from R & B , Rock , Motown ,Disco, Funk, 80s pop , to todays current hits.
Useful Links
American Association of Wedding Officiants-
This is an association for wedding officiants, and they can provide good information for you.
The Bridal Association of America
OneWed - Wedding planning web site. Here you can find all your wedding needs, such as florist, caters, wedding venues, photographers, etc.
WedPlan - This is a wedding planning web site. Here you will also be able to find all your wedding needs, such as reception locations, wedding venues, florists, photographers, etc.
The Knot - Northeast Ohio wedding resources provided by the Knot
Christian links
Check out Kari Jobe An awsome new worship leader.
Her music will truly bless you!
Olive Tree Bible Software- try a free bible today.
For a free bible try Bibles for America
Children"s Bible Lessons- great site with alot of bible based lessons for your kids
Bible Study Planet - Free Bible Studies for Adults, teens, and kids.
World Bible School - free web based bible school
Bible Senders - a place to get free bibles, and donate bibles to others in need of a bible
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