Thank You to the Local Partners Who Made Gene Juarez’s 55th Anniversary Unforgettable

Group photo of partners for Gene Juarez's 55th anniversary celebration

When we started planning our 55th anniversary event at our University Village salon, we knew we wanted it to reflect what has carried Gene Juarez all these years: our community. So we made a decision early on to work exclusively with local Washington businesses. 

Here's a look at the partners who helped bring the celebration to life.

Patterson Cellars wine table at our anniversary event

Patterson Cellars and J. Bookwalter Wines, Winery Partners

Every good celebration needs something to raise a glass to. Thank you to Patterson Cellars and J. Bookwalter Wines for helping us toast 55 years in style.

Selection of baked goods, courtesy of Katie Bakes.

Katie Bakes, Bakery Partner

Katie baked delicious anniversary cookies and cupcakes for every guest to take home on their way out. It was the perfect sweet send-off.

Two hands wearing permanent jewelry from The Social Chain Co.

The Social Chain Co, Jewelry Partner

Mackenzie joined us to create permanent jewelry on-site, giving everyone a lasting keepsake. Thank you for adding something so personal and so fun to the event.

Gene Juarez standing in front of timeline banner printed by PrintCo

PrintCo, Printing Partner

From the signage throughout the salon to the little thank-you notes our guests received, PrintCo printed it all. Those details are easy to overlook, but they're what made the space feel warm, polished, and personal. Thank you for the craftsmanship and for treating our event like it was your own.

Person holding an issue of 425 magazine.

Inlander, Premier Media Group (PMG), and Trending Northwest, Media and Blog Partners

Thank you to Inlander, Premier Media Group, and Trending Northwest for helping us spread the word. Telling our story to the community matters, and these partners made sure more people knew there was a party worth coming to.

Entryway balloon columns at University Village, courtesy of Balloon Decor NW

Balloon Decor NW, Decor Partner

Balloon Decor NW provided the beautiful, custom balloon columns that greeted our guests immediately outside the doors of our University Village salon.

Why Shopping Local Matters

Every one of these partners is part of the fabric of our community, and choosing to work with them was one of the best decisions we made for this event. When you support local, your dollars, your attention, and your gratitude stay close to home, and they help the people who live and work around you thrive.

We hope you'll return the favor. Visit their shops, taste their wines, order from their bakery, follow their work, and tell a friend. These are the businesses that make our community what it is, and they deserve to be celebrated well beyond one day.

To all of our partners: thank you for believing in us, for sharing your talents, and for helping us celebrate 55 years in a way that felt true to who we are. We can't wait to see what the next chapter brings, and we're proud to have you with us.

See photos from the event on our Instagram and Facebook

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