Avoiding Wedding Day Disasters
Everyone dreams of having a perfect wedding. However, it is not uncommon for every bride’s special day to be plagued with at least one or two wedding disasters. Know several forms of wedding disasters, follow our simple tips on how to deal with a few common wedding day disasters, and realize that a disaster-free wedding day is actually possible.
Wedding planning helps to avoid disasters on your most special day. But despite all efforts to achieve a perfect wedding there will always be small hiccups along the road that could turn your day into a major disaster! With proper planning and a simple change in your priorities you will be able to relax and actually enjoy marrying the person you love.
There seems to be no such thing as a disaster proof wedding. It is not uncommon for couples to find their wedding day to be plagued with one or two significant disaster. This article isn’t really so much about how to avoid your wedding disaster, or even how to minimize the wedding disaster potential, but how to handle one so that the disaster does not have to ruin, or even heavily impact, your wedding day.
Planning a wedding is one half optimistic jubilation and dream realization and one half delegation. Division of labor or proper delegation on your wedding day plans may result to a fabulous wedding. If, however, you become too demanding, delegate too heavily and heap piles of responsibilities onto just one or two people, or try to master every chore yourself, you are definitely asking for wedding day disasters to show up and make themselves well known on the big day.
Small Disasters, Large Disasters, and Opportunities
Disasters are going to range from small to large. Anything can happen on a wedding day. The flower girl might wet her pants or the groom might faint, forget his vows, or forget where the church is and what time he is supposed to be there. Using your potential disasters as an opportunity requires a very special mind set, but one that anyone is able to achieve. Weddings become so important, especially to women, because they earmark an event that is “supposed to happen” in a very “specific manner.”
When we can start to let go of the “supposed to” and “should” theories, then we can focus in a more determined fashion on what is most vital to us, why we are going through with this highly expensive and taxing endeavor, and how we can make sure we enjoy our own wedding day. For all the money, time, energy, and thought that we put into a wedding, so many men and women alike find that they either barely even remember the day or didn’t have time to enjoy the day. We usually spend more money, time, and energy on wedding planning than we do for vacations and yet we don’t completely enjoy them or at least remember them? How logical is that?
Turning a problem into an opportunity is not easy, but it is very simple. The primary step is learning to recognize any chance or room for improvement or change from the traditional wedding ceremony. The second is learning to allow yourself an ideal emotional day and let the details fall as close to as you hoped as possible. If your emotional experience is beautiful and life affirming, the physical experience around you will be better.
A Change in Priorities Breathes New Life into Weddings
A simple change in your priorities may be just what you need in order to achieve your perfect wedding. Simple changes in your priorities or minor shift in your perspective might as well change your entire wedding day experience. The ability to be flexible no matter what happens is just the beginning. Nothing will change and it will not make you less joyful while you exchange wedding vows if you allow your flower girl to change into different clothes after she wets her pants. Watching your abouttobehusband go on the fly when it is his turn to recite his wedding vows allows you to witness honest beauty rather than watching him blow it. These small but vital changes in perspective are a strong piece of bringing together the perfect wedding day. Ditching the ideas of “could be” and “should be” and “want it to be” and transforming your day into an honest celebration of love, family, friends, and the future creates a while new vibe for the entire wedding.
With enough perspective alterations your wedding day can go from that story book fantasy that ends with a notated disaster that stands to ruin the whole day to a beautiful day without pretense, without judgment, and without emotional distress.
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How to Plan a Wedding Reception
The type of your reception should be compatible with the ceremony style.
There are three general types of receptions; however there are many ways to go about planning a wedding reception:
- A tea or stand-up buffet, for an early – or late-afternoon wedding, usually consists of hors d oeuvres, wedding cake, and beverages, and allows approximately eight pieces of finger food in the per-person cost.
- A sit-down buffet, for a morning, noon, or evening wedding, allows guests to serve themselves and then be seated at tables.
- A sit-down dinner, for a wedding held after 6pm, offers a four or five course meal that is served to seated guests.
The basic requirements for a reception are the wedding cake and a beverage for toasting the bridal couple. Champagne is traditionally served at formal receptions, but the serving of alcoholic beverages of any kind is a matter of choice.
The reception is likely to consume the largest portion of your wedding budget. Also, you should appoint someone reliable to oversee the reception, coordinate last-minute details, and direct cleanup. To help with these responsibilities, a reception organizer, reception seating chart, reception receiving line, reception room diagrams, and worksheet for the table layout may be filled out and given to the reception coordinator.
How to Choose a Reception Site
You will need to coordinate available dates and times with both the ceremony and reception sites before confirmation can be made. How to choose a reception site is largely determined by the size of your guest list. It is important to have a room that is neither too large nor too small. Your guests may feel lost in a room too large.
To make the room appear smaller, you can partition off an area using potted plants, roping, or moveable room dividers.
If a room is too small, it may become cramped and uncomfortable. When weather and location permit, the reception could spill over into a garden or patio to increase the size of the area.
Allow approximately three hours for your reception. The length will depend upon the style of the reception, the location you have chosen, and the number of guests to be served.
Most hotels and caterers, who may be involved with more than one reception on any given day, prefer that you select a time for your reception that stays within a single conventional time period (morning, noon, afternoon, or evening). If your reception extends into a second time period – such as from afternoon into evening – you may find difficulty in reserving a room, or an increase in cost for the use of the room and services.
When you have a choice of using all or some of the services offered with a possible reception site (perhaps in a “packaged deal”), consider every detail before deciding. Packages may include (a) room, food, and service; or (b) room, food, service, cake, and decorations. Most banquet facilities and halls require that you use their food and beverage services. Hotels sometimes offer extras with their packages, such as discounted room prices for out-of-town guests, and special wedding night rates for the bride and groom. When reserving a reception room months in advance of your wedding, ask for a guaranteed price and get it in writing. Make certain that any contract you sign includes only those services you desire, including a cancellation policy whereby you get most of your money back should you cancel (particularly if the location is rebooked by another group). Some locations will allow you to reserve a room for a time before signing a contract; however, a deposit is required at signing – usually 10 percent of the total estimated cost.
How to Choose a Wedding Caterer
If you are trying to figure out how to choose a wedding caterer, the time and date of your wedding must be confirmed with them and also with the ceremony and reception sites before you order any invitations. When looking for a caterer, ask your family and friends for recommendations. Also, ask any unknown caterers for references, and samples of their food, if possible.
By informing an experienced caterer of the amount you have budgeted for the event, the facilities to be used, and the number of invited people, he can quickly tell you what can be served, in what amount, and in what style. If the caterer is not familiar with the reception site you have selected, have him visit it to determine what is available and what is needed to make it functional for preparing and serving the food. Determine who is responsible for renting any needed extras – kitchen and serving equipment, tables, chairs, linens, table settings etc. Most caterers break down the cost into a per-person charge. Ask if the quoted price also included the tax and gratuity. You may want to ask who gets the leftover food (since you will have already paid for it). Ask how many people the caterer will provide for serving the food. – a buffet table requires a serve for every main dish. – a sit-down dinner requires a server for every ten guests. – beverages require a server for every fifty guests. Sometimes, even if you provided the cake, the beverages, and their respective serves, there is a service charge added by the caterer or reception site, especially when they offer the same service. This charge can be extra or hidden in the total per-person charge. When you sign a contract, be certain it specifies exactly what is to be served, the number of people serving it, the per-person cost, the payment schedule, and a release clause should you have to cancel.
How to Order a Wedding Cake
While seeking estimates for the wedding cake from the banquet manager, caterer, or bakery, taste samples to determine the quality of the cake they offer. So you are probably wondering how to order a wedding cake. You will need an estimate of the number of guests you are expecting when you order your cake. Most prices are based on a per-serving cost. A down payment is usually required when ordering. The number of needed servings determines both the size and shape of the cake – the number of servings per layer size. Do not hesitate to inquire if, with their guidance, you can design your own cake.
It is better to have the bakery deliver the cake to the reception site. They can then make any necessary repairs to the icing.
Do not be afraid to ask friends to cut and serve the cake, even if they have never done it before. It is not difficult when given proper instructions.
To preserve the top layer of your cake, wrap it first in plastic wrap, then in two layers of aluminum foil before sealing with freezer tape.
If you order more cake than you actually need, you may donate any uncut portions to nursing homes, charitable dining rooms, and others.
How to Setup a Wedding Cake
The wedding cake may be used as a centerpiece on the brides table on the buffet table, or it may be placed on its own table. When deciding on the best location, consider serving accessibility as well as how to best highlight the cake. Knowing the design of your cake – round, square, banquet, or heart shaped, consider what table would best enhance its appearance. Cover the table with long cloths. Skirting may be necessary to cover the table to the floor.
Trim the table and base of the cake with flowers, greenery, garlands, or bows. The bridesmaid’s bouquets may also be places on the table as part of the decorations.
I hope that helps give you an idea of how to setup a wedding cake.
Bridal Party Arrival at a Wedding Reception
Select someone other than a family member to serve as the unofficial reception host/hostess until the arrival of the bride’s parents or other official hosts of the reception. Sometimes the bridal party can be detained due to completion of the photographs at the ceremony site. For this reason, you may want to provide hors d oeuvres and beverages for your guests preceding a buffet or sit-down dinner.
Who will be the spokesperson for your bridal party arrival at a wedding reception? The emcee, DJ, or bandleader can announce the arrival of the bridal party. You will want to provide the emcee with a list of names of those to be introduced. The list should be in order of their appearance. Include the phonetic pronunciation of each persons name as well as his or her relationship to you or the groom.
Following is a suggested order of appearance: Bride’s parents Groom’s parents Bridesmaid and usher/groomsman Bridesmaid and usher/groomsman Bridesmaid and usher/groomsman Bridesmaid and usher/groomsman Bridesmaid and usher/groomsman Maid/Marton of Honor and the best man Guest of Honor the Bride and Groom
Receiving Line at a Wedding Reception
Form the receiving line at a wedding reception based on the best traffic flow for the groom. The receiving line is for the bridal couple and their parents to greet guests and receive their congratulations. It should not disband until each guest in the line has been greeted. If you choose not to have a receiving line, you may circulate among the guests for the same purpose, greeting each one. Though sometimes held at the ceremony site, a receiving line is traditionally formed at the reception. You may greet any late arrivals as you mingle with your guests. To lessen the amount of time spent receiving guests, include only the bridal couple, parents, and honor attendants in the receiving line.
Participants traditionally stand in this order: the bride’s mother, the groom’s mother, the bride, the groom, the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids (in order, with the bridesmaid who led the processional at the end of the line). If the fathers are included in the line, the grooms father stands next to the brides mother and the brides father stands between the bride and the grooms mother, (if the brides father participates in the line, the best man assumes the role of reception host until the brides father is free). Take into consideration your family situation when deciding who will participate in the receiving line and where they will stand, particularly if your parents are divorced.
Guest Book at a Wedding Reception
Locate the guest book at a wedding reception near the entrance or at the end of the receiving line. The book can be circulated among the guests to be sure everyone has signed it. The person (or persons) who tended the book at the ceremony site could also tend it at the reception (or others could be designated).
Seating Arrangements at a Wedding Reception
- Tea or stand-up buffet: You may have a brides table and two or three other tables designated for the bridal party, parents, grandparents, and other family members. It is better to have only half as many chairs as guests, to allow room for people to move about. A few tables should be placed about the room to receive the empty plates, cups, and forks.
- Sit-down buffet or dinner: The brides table generally includes the brides and grooms attendants, other than children, sitting in alternating positions on either side of the bridal couple: Usher/Bridesmaid/Usher/Bridesmaid/Best man/BRIDE/GROOM/Maid of Honor/Usher/Bridesmaid/Usher/Bridesmaid Bridesmaids and ushers may be seated at specially designated tables other than the brides table. The parents can have both sets of parents seated with the officiant and his or her spouse. You could also have separate tables for the brides and grooms parents. Other honored guests can be seated with the parents with this arrangement: ———————–Brides Mother Grooms Father———————Wedding Officiant Grandparent,Friend—————Grandparent,Friend Officiants Wife———————-Grooms Mother ———————–Brides Father When the bride’s parents are divorced, the groom’s parents sit with the parent who raised the bride. The other parent sits with his or her family and friends at a separate table. If there are children in the wedding party, they may either be seated with their parents or at a special children’s table under adult supervision. If you are planning to have assigned seating arrangements at a wedding reception, use a reception seating chart to help you plan.
If you are using unassigned seating, you may want to use the following method to help avoid confusion or traffic blocks among the guests:
1.) conspicuously but tastefully display a number card on each table
2.) write each guests name and assigned table number on a name/seating card:
3.) place the cards on a hostess table near the entrance to the reception area so that guests can find their seats easily.
Post Wedding Reception Parties
When all the planning of the past few months has come to fruition, the wedding and reception are over, and the bride and groom have left for their honeymoon – now what? If the festivities occurred early in the day, the bride’s parents might consider inviting family members, the grooms parents, and special friends to join them in an informal gathering at home. Continuing the celebration in an intimate home atmosphere, rather than having it come to an abrupt end at the close of the reception, will help the parents to better adjust to the change of pace after the furious activity of the past few months.
Post wedding reception parties and activities could extend over the next several days with swimming and boating trips, picnics, and trips to museums, plays, sporting events, etc.
Robert Reno works for Encore Event Group. His team provides modern DJs, lighting design, and photo booth rentals for Michigan events. Visit the following links for more info about their Photo Booths in Michigan or DJ in Michigan.
Plus Size Dress: Do You Know What To Look For?
Are you looking for a plus size dress, but not sure where to start?
Start with the style that suits you best! What dress style do you continually go back to? This is mostly likely because you feel good in it, it looks good on you!
Ruching is always a great trick. It helps to hide those parts of us we want to hide, for example your tummy.
Darker colours are also flattering. But remember, black attracts the heat so if you are having an outside summer wedding, you may wish to reconsider!
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Goodluck!
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Unique Pocketfold Wedding Invitations!
Finally! Pocketfolds Are Coming To Australia!
What is a pocketfold invitation?
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Pocket Fold Invitations are incredibly popular overseas! Such a huge trend that we Australian Brides have been kept in the dark about!
Imagine your guests delight when they receive their pocketfold invite to attend your wedding. Stunning, practical, unlike any invite they have ever before received!
Your invite gives your guests an amazing gift and sense of the wedding style to come.
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Preparing for Your Wedding Photo Shoot
At www.TailoredWeddingDresses.com we can help you prepare for your wedding by creating the perfect, tailor made wedding dress and the dresses for your bridal attendants.
We know important it is to prepare for everything else wedding!
Here are some tips to help you prepare for your wedding shoot!
It’s always nice to know what you’re in for when you have your wedding photos done as this will prepare you mentally.
Important questions to consider prior to your big day would be what style of photos you prefer as this can be either traditional, spontaneous, arty etc. Another question would be whether you’d prefer colour, sepia or black and white photos; with or without frames or a mix of everything. This all needs to be discussed with your wedding photographer before the wedding day – besides the fact that he/she needs to know what your preferences and requirements are, the photographer can give you some guidance and advice on must-have shots so that the photos you imagine can take on real life form.
Although there are so many hair styles to choose from, keep in mind that you’ll have to look at these photos for ever, so I would advise against anything very different or extreme (the kids will probably just tease you about this later!). If you want your wedding photos to be timeless, go for a classic, simplistic hair style that would be easy to manage throughout your photo shoot and day. Its important to have a trial run with your make-up to avoid last minute disappointment. You know what you feel comfortable with, again, this needs to suit your personality. You want to mingle with your guests feeling comfortable and self assured. Your wedding make-up should compliment you, not change you – rather keep it natural and fresh.
Keep the main thing the main thing – firstly you need to feel comfortable and most importantly be yourself so that your unique personality would reflect on the photos. But a girl needs all the help she can get and if a few props will help you to relax and have fun – why not!
Take some props with or ask the photographer to supply some interesting objects that you can use during your photo shoot, for example a hat, colourful sarong (that will double up to keep your dress clean in case you have to get down and dirty), a wedding invitation, your garter, a cigar for the groom etc . Give your photographer some healthy attitude and the right tools to be creative. We so often invest our precious time in things that won’t last – yes, its important that you look absolutely breathtaking but besides looking beautiful, the photo shoot takes priority as this is what you would take with you long after the champagne has lost its bubble.
You can either shy away and lose out on stunning memories or you can forget yourself, go beyond yourself and have fun!
What to Look for When Buying a Wedding Veil
Although many brides today walk down the aisle without a veil, it is still very much part of the bridal experience. Some brides choose not to wear a veil because they feel it does not fit their personality, style, or matches the dress. Other brides simply cannot imagine their wedding day without a veil. Those brides who feel they must have a veil are probably the same little girls that have taken a scarf, piece of fabric, or shawl and made their own “wedding veil” as they played wedding growing up.
Just because a bride wants a wedding veil does not mean she knows how to choose one.
A wedding veil is the perfect way to complete the perfect bridal ensemble, from the dress to the jewelry to the shoes. The wedding veil is very much a part of the ensemble for many brides not only because it is a traditional part of the day but because of what it symbolizes.
The wedding veil symbolizes suspense and a new beginning for the bride, her groom, and all the guests. Choosing your own veil can be quite a difficult task. There is a wide variety of wedding veils to choose from and the prices vary as well.
First and foremost, when choosing a wedding veil, make sure that you have chosen your wedding gown. This is the best way to determine not only which style veil works best for you, but also what your budget will allow.
Use these tips and suggestions when shopping for a wedding veil to make sure that you get exactly what you want:
The Wedding Venue While you may not have considered it, the venue of your wedding will also have an impact on the type of wedding veil that will work best for you.
An indoor, formal church wedding is the ideal place for a formal, elaborate veil with all the trimmings.
If you are tying the knot outside on the beach, or at the courthouse, you may want a simple, short wedding veil.
The Wedding Gown - Think about the style of your wedding gown before you settle on a wedding veil. The dress and the veil should actually complement each other. If you are wearing an informal wedding dress, you probably will not want a formal wedding veil and headpiece. Also, if your wedding dress is long, the longer your veil should be and vice versa.
Remember to use common sense when buying a wedding veil and you should do fine.
The Hair Style – Think about how you will wear your hair on the wedding day. Are you keeping your locks long and lovely or sweeping them up in a funky, fantastic up-do? If you have short hair, you may not want to buy an elaborate wedding veil. Your best bet is to keep it simple and stylish. You may want to bring your veil to your hair salon for a few “practice” sessions before the big day.
The Hair Accessories - If you have already established what hair accessories, if any, you will be using on your wedding day, bring them along when you shop for the wedding veil. Remember, less is more, so if you have chosen beautifully detailed hair pins, you will want your wedding veil to be simple and understated.
The Veil Price - A key factor in staying sane during all the wedding planning and hoopla is to stay within your budget. When figuring your budget, determine how much you will spend on your wedding dress and the veil and stick to it. Many brides auction their veils after their wedding day, so you may find just what you are looking for if you are a savvy shopper. Other ways to save a few bucks when buying a wedding veil is to shop sample sales or ask to purchase the floor model. You could even make your own wedding veil if you are handy with a needle and thread!
One more thing… Remember, your wedding veil doesn’t have to come “as is.” You can have your wedding veil tailored by your favorite seamstress based on your specifications. This means that the veil will fit you perfectly, will not fall off, and will never overpower your dress. Tailoring your wedding veil will also ensure that the veil you wear down the aisle is like no other. The perfect wedding veil is out there waiting for you; you just need to know how to find it.
Using these simple tips will make the quest for the perfect veil that much easier.
Your wedding is a special occasion and an event to remember, so walk down that aisle in style!
Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, often focusing on a specific aspect of weddings such as awedding veil.
Handmade Wedding Invitations
Designer Wedding Invitations complement your wedding day, adding style and a flair not often seen at a wedding.
Make your special day both special for you, and incredible for your guests.
Finding a skilled designer to uniquely design your wedding stationery creates a unique look and ambience, while taking away all the stationery stress! A skilled stationer will listen to you, design from and provide ideas, even create the exact look you wished for without you being able to describe it clearly! They will match your theme, set up your reception stationery (if located locally), pay close attention to detail and perfection.
“From the moment I first contacted Judi Storer, I knew I had found someone who completely understood the vision we had for our wedding. She is passionate about creating unique invitations which reflect the couple and their important day. Judi has made the invitation process a complete breeze for us, with her understanding and professional approach. Judi was just as inspired by our chosen ceremony venue as we were. She created amazing invitations and menus which mirrored our selected wedding and reception site perfectly. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Judi and I can’t wait to hear the reactions of our friends and family when they find one of her artistic creations in their letterboxes!” – Bianca, Bride, December, 2007.
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Seven Closely Guarded Secrets For Hiring The Perfect Wedding DJ
Many brides struggle with trying to find the perfect entertainment for their big day. This is a very important decision, because the entertainment can make or break the entire evening.
So how do you hire a wedding DJ?
I have laid out 7 helpful tips below that will help you select the right company for your special day.
1.) Friends don’t let friends DJ their wedding
Before we get into pricing, I just wanted to let everybody know that friends do not let their friends DJ their wedding.
Instead, you should have your friend attend the wedding as a guest or even in the bridal party. Just because they are your friend does not mean that you have to let them DJ your wedding. They may give you a killer deal on the DJ package, but are they really professional DJ material? I am sure there are many people who know pro wedding DJs out there that would be the perfect match for your wedding. However, I have heard the stories many times where brides wished they would have spent $300.00 more instead of having their cousins friend ruin the reception with blowup guitars, rap, and cheesy announcements.
A professional wedding DJ company will go over all the details with you ahead of time, so that there are no surprises.
2.) See Your DJ in Action
Honestly, most wedding DJ companies that you might consider hiring will not allow you to attend a private function such as a wedding reception. When you really think about it, would like to have some guest come uninvited to your wedding just to get free drinks and eat your appetizers?
A reputable company will focus all their attention on the client for that day instead of the next one being booked. To fix this problem online video demos come in handy. You can see event highlights of your DJ in action, and get a feel for how they will coordinate your wedding day while working with your vendors.
3.) Type of DJ/Personality
This will make or break the DJ company that you hire for your wedding. No two DJs are the same and with that said not every DJ is created equally. Some DJs will do any and every type of event, while others specialize in weddings.
When you first talk to the DJ over the phone, get a feel for how they present themselves during the conversation. Are they energetic? Are they passionate? This is what you can expect from them on your wedding day. Some DJs spend 30 seconds on the phone while others take the time to understand what you are looking for so they meet your expectations.
When you hire a wedding DJ you are also hiring the master of ceremonies. They will be your spokesperson for the evening representing both of your families. It is a wise idea to go with a company that has good chemistry with you and your fiancé.
4.) What Does Price Really Mean
Every couple wants their wedding day to be perfect, and they also want to save as much money as possible. So what does price really mean when hiring a wedding DJ? I am sure you have heard the old saying you get what you pay for, but quality entertainment does not cost it pays.
If you skimp a couple of hundred dollars on the entertainment your guests might not stay long enough to get your moneys worth from the hall, your photographer might not take above average photos, and that late night snack tray might go to waste as well.
When guests look back on your wedding day 10, 15, even 20 years from now, do you know what they will remember… if they had fun or not! So we know that going with the cheapest might cost you the most stress, but the most expensive does not mean the best either. Sometimes you are charged for setup and teardown, online planning, travel, and the list goes on. It is best to work with a company that can compromise with your budget.
A company that does not have any hidden costs and gives you the most bang for your buck. This typical price range will usually fall between $795-$1295. Sometimes pricing can go over this range if you factor in custom options including Wall Accent Lighting, custom name monogram, and remote sound.
5.) References References References!
By far one of the most important areas to spend your time when figuring out how to hire a wedding DJ is feedback and testimonials. References should be recent, from within the past 6-12 months, and you should be given an adequate amount of them for the type of event you are considering (EX. you should not be given a list of corporate referrals for a wedding reception they are completely different).
If you are given a list of over 15 satisfaction surveys, contact 3 or 4 random brides and really listen to what they say. Ask them why they hired the DJ company, how the wedding DJ did at their wedding, and their overall impression. Any wedding DJ that is serious about your business will have nothing to hide and will provide references upon request.
6.) Talk with Several Companies So you talked with one wedding DJ company now guess what? Talk with another and another. The best piece of advice is to consult with several wedding DJs before making a decision on which one to hire. This will also give you a better understand of what you are looking for immediately! You will be surprised at the way some entertainers carry themselves. Just imagine how they will handle your ONE wedding!
Keep notes of all conversations and prices quoted for your wedding. Narrow your selection down to 2 or 3 ideal companies and make your decision from there.
7.) What about the contract and payments
Finally after you have your sights on a particular wedding DJ, enforce what you want with a contract. All the stipulations should be discussed before hand and all the important details should be included (location, date, time, # of guests, names, and phone number).
When going over the contract, also talk about how are payments made. Most wedding DJ companies accept a 50% retainer at the time the contract is signed to reserve your date. Usually the outstanding balance is due the night off. Majority of the time, payments can be made in advance if you are more comfortable with that. Will your DJ accept a personal check, if so who is it made out to? Small things like this will tell you how flexible a wedding DJ is, (this is a biggie when it comes to weddings). At most weddings the timeline will jump around plus or minus 10-15 minutes. Your wedding DJ will have to adjust to these changes without hesitation.
How Do You Hire the Right Wedding DJ?
This all depends on how you take the advice from this article. Every bride and groom is different and this means that they are looking for different qualities in a wedding DJ. The best approach to take when interviewing wedding DJs is to get a vibe of how they view you as a person and a client. Wedding receptions should not be done in a cookie cutter fashion. When weddings are personalized to what the bride and groom want, then this means that they hired the best wedding DJ available.
Robert Reno works for Encore Entertainment. His team provides DJs and lighting for Michigan wedding receptions. Visit the following links for more info about how to hire a wedding DJ or the Michigan DJ.
5 Benefits You Need to Know for Wedding Packages on Beach Wedding
Are you getting married and want to make sure you have the best wedding day possible?
There are many wedding packages that you can choose from, but one of the most romantic weddings you can have is on the beach.
There are many people that are choosing wedding packages on beach wedding over the traditional wedding these days because of the different benefits to this type of wedding. These benefits will help you decide if wedding packages on beach wedding is right for your special day or not.
Here are the benefits to choosing these wedding packages over traditional wedding packages.
One: You get to choose what day you get to have your wedding. This is important because you can reschedule your wedding, if you get the right wedding packages on a beach. Plus, you will not be renting a building for only a small time slot. So, you can ensure that you have beautiful weather for your special day because wedding packages that let you get married on the beach are more flexible than a traditional wedding is.
Two: The price for wedding packages on beach wedding is also more affordable than the traditional wedding. With a beach wedding you can have the wedding and reception all in one beautiful setting. This will cut the cost, along with other little thinks. So, anyone can afford to get married on the beach with the right wedding packages.
Three: When you find wedding packages, you will find a planning team behind it. This means that most of the details will be taken care of for you. So, you can have a stress free wedding day. This is a bride’s dream come true. Plus, you can have your honeymoon in the same place as your wedding, if you wish to.
Four: When you use wedding packages on beach wedding, you will be able to decide what the package includes such as the setting for your beach wedding, the bouquet and other important things. So, you can make sure you have the wedding that fits you and your fiancée.
Five: If you are thinking about having a themed wedding, then wedding packages on beach wedding is definitely the way to go because there are many packages available for your perfect theme. You just have to find them and then choose the right one for you.
These are the most important benefits to help you decide if wedding packages on beach wedding is the right option for your special day. Take the time looking at the different wedding packages that you can find and then decide what you want to do for your very special day. A beach wedding will truly be a wedding to remember for any couple.
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