Don’t make the same mistakes at your wedding as so many other brides and grooms. Every bride wants a fairytale...
By Chris Simeral Looking to save money on your wedding reception? Instead of relentlessly paring down your guest list or compromising...
The experts at California DJs know all the secret elements – and the “not-so-secret” ones too — to help you plan the ultimate wedding reception that’s perfectly you! Use these 10 essential elements to create the perfect day for you and your guests. 1. Generously Invite Writing the guest list”¦...
Your mother was married in the 70’s. Where is her guest book? It was most likely the traditional “guest book”...
Updated: November 25, 2017 One of the most expensive items in a wedding budget is food for the reception. It’s...
In today’s money-saving day and age, many couples who are planning for their wedding are looking for ways to save some money and do things on their own. Printing their own invitations or doing their own church decorating. Many of them are also looking for homemade wedding centerpieces ideas. Fortunately,...
Want to save some money or take DIY weddings to the next level? Consider catering your own wedding. You can...
Candy buffets or candy station as they are also know are a very popular item at wedding receptions these days,...
Are you on the search for the perfect Mother/Son song to dance to? Do you want something upbeat and charming or maybe something more sentimental? Check out our list for some of our favorite options. Some are tearjerker. Some are classics. And every single one of them works to create...
As exciting as it is to plan a wedding reception and then actually have the reception, when you are...
Are you thinking about having a destination wedding in lively, romantic Italy? Or perhaps an Italian themed wedding? Italians have...
The importance of the wedding music for the introduction of the wedding party and the bride and groom themselves can sometimes be put on the back burner. The rest of the reception is about you, the happy couple, but the wedding party introductions are about all of you, the friends, family and neighbors. It is the celebration of your love and love itself.
How much wedding music is the right amount to choose in advance? This is a great conversation to have with your DJ or bandleader.
Simple: DJs are live humans beings that create and match the energy and mood of the crowd- iPods do not know what is happening and cannot adapt. If you want your wedding to have life and excitement: hire a DJ. If you are just looking for background/ambient music, maybe an iPod is fine.
If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you want wedding reception entertainment that pleases you and your guests alike. But, you’re probably not sure about how hire the best wedding DJ, right? If this sounds like you, read our list of hiring and interviewing suggestions from a professional wedding...
As much as things have changed in the last twenty-five years, it is still not always easy to plan a wedding with more than one cultural heritage to consider. Of course, there are the family issues that may come into play. But the good news is that the music can meet the needs of both cultures without losing the traditional songs and genres.
When my fiancee and I started looking for a wedding venue in PA, I thought it would be more difficult...
One of the main benefits of hiring wedding professionals instead of going DIY for your wedding is that wedding pros have a wealth of information and experience, not just about their particular field, but about the whole wedding planning process. After all, a successful wedding pro goes to over 50...
The days when your wedding entertainment “choices” were limited to band or DJ are long gone. One of the hottest...
I showed up to this wedding like every other wedding – one hour early with plenty of time to prepare...
By: Nora Foster Planning a wedding involves a number of decisions, but the biggest one you’ll face is deciding where to host the big day. Choosing a wedding location, specifically coming up with wedding venue ideas and deciding between indoor wedding venues or outdoor wedding is key to your sanity. The sooner...
The bouquet toss might provide the most excitement during the reception, but it can also provide some ladies with the...
Perhaps the best part of outdoor weddings is the opportunity to add your special touch. For example, something as simple...
You wedding first dance is important. You want your bride and groom first dance to be memorable and special. Here are some first dance ideas: Dance like nobody’s watching. After all, the first dance is all about the husband and wife. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making sure it is...
Planning a wedding is full of tough decisions. Deciding between a sit-down dinner and buffet could take weeks of stress...
It’s your wedding so of course you can have your cake and eat it to. But what if you don’t...
This past Saturday I was DJ and MC for a wonderful young couple who planned an amazing outdoor wedding on really the first beautiful weather day of the season. All week we were dealing with rain and more rain and Saturday I woke up to blue skies and sunshine! It...
The reception is usually the most anticipated part of the wedding celebrations. But if you are expected to deliver a...
Planning a menu for a wedding and choosing stations for cocktail hour can be a daunting task as it is. ...
It is very common for The Bride and Groom to have contrasting tastes in music. In our daily life, this creates diversity and you know what they say about diversity and the spice of life. BUT when it comes to your wedding day, this contrast is not the spice you...
Color theory can be a pretty large subject to cover and isn’t really necessary to determine what colors to use...
Recently I met with a couple planning their wedding last minute. They were nice young professionals throwing their Church wedding...
No matter your wedding vision, you will at some point need to make decisions on the beverages you will serve your guests, otherwise known as the wedding bar. In the past five years there has been a boom in brides and grooms customizing their bars, and looking at different options than...
By: Nora Foster For a fraction of the cost of extra flowers or more decorations you can make a spectacular...
It’s the season for autumn weddings – I’m attending two of them this year, one for a lovely friend and...
Your mother was married in the 1970’s. Where is her guest book? It was most likely the traditional “book” and is now in a box, tucked away in the closet and not seen for years; fast forward to the 21st century. When choosing a guest book, today’s brides have...
Rustic Wedding Inspiration By: Nora Foster Rustic (or as many websites and blogs are now calling it “rustic chic”) weddings...
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Having trouble planning your wedding reception theme? No worries, we’re here to help with some great tips for choosing a...
When planning a wedding, a couple must select several wines to be served at the wedding, usually including at least one white and one red, and usually a sparkling wine as well, for the toast. A current trend is the support of local businesses and products, and the couple may...
In our business (tent and party rental) we’re reasonably priced, but we’re not the cheapest in our area. We get...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that’s a pretty important time to have a proper wine picked. You might opt for...
On the blog that brings you the latest info on the hottest wedding trends and tips, we are proud to give you an exclusive sneak peak of version 1.2 of Wedding Booth along with a chance to win a free copy of Wedding Booth! Feelin’ lucky? Read on… For...
Expenses, expenses. Planning a wedding can be so expensive – venue, band, limousines, invitations, hair stylist, flowers, photographer, dress,...
Hi Everyone, So here’s the scoop on what I have been up to since my engagement announcement and last month’s...
Last updated: October 10, 2020 Once the ceremony and cocktail hour are over, it’s time to really get the party started. Make it memorable and fun with a dramatic grand entrance to the reception! Your emcee for the night will be announcing the family, the bridal party, and the newlyweds...
Questions to Ask Yourself When Writing a Wedding Speech or Toast Wondering how to write a good wedding speech or...
In recent years, there has been a trend towards “iPod weddings.” In other words, couples program their music to an...
MORE: Read our Ultimate Guide to Wedding Speeches & Toasts The basics of wedding toasting etiquette: The best wedding toasts are, in a word, brief. Wedding toasts help to add to the celebratory mood of the affair. Think about it, the wedding is about the bride (and sometimes about the...
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Summer officially begins on June 20th this year (for those of us in the northern hemisphere, anyway), and delightful summer...
For the most part, attending a wedding is going through the same routine you’ve gone through at just about every...