The recent, abrupt closure of Noah’s Event Center which left thousands of clients out in the cold (including several of our clients) is the perfect example of why you need wedding insurance. Simply put, you can’t anticipate every possible situation. All you can do is protect yourself in the event that the unexpected happens. Wedding […]
The cardinal rule of deejaying is this – if you play what they want to hear, they’ll dance and the floor will be full all night long. It really is that simple. Over the years I’ve had far too many clients give me an ‘approved playlist’ for their event or, even worse, a specific list […]
As if family and friends dynamics aren’t enough to make creating a seating chart virtually impossible, here’s something else to consider. While a place at table number two right next to the head table in the front of the room would be a honor for most guests, first responders such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and […]
Many couples get engaged over the holidays and want to immediately set a date. There are a couple of ways to start the process, but there is some basic info you’ll need to keep in mind. First, there are two types of vendors; single client vendors and multiple client vendors. Single client vendors can only […]
Wedding DJs have three seasons – wedding season, booking season, and the off season. Wedding season runs from April through October. Every weekend is spent giving brides and grooms the wedding day of their dream. Booking season runs from January through March, mainly because a huge number of couples get engaged on Christmas Eve, Christmas […]
Clanking glasses can get really old, really quick. It’s quick and easy to do, so it’s done almost constantly. If the two of you would like to actually enjoy your meal, you’ll want to look into other ways your guests can make you kiss. My favorite is ‘show me’. Your MC/DJ will fill your guests […]
For most events, it probably isn’t necessary to meet your DJ before booking…as long as the DJ is highly rated on one of the major websites. The two main reasons for meeting are 1) to make sure your DJ is a real person and not a scammer and 2) to make sure your DJ’s personality […]
You will be spending tens of thousands of dollars on a single day a year or more into the future; a day on which everything must go absolutely perfect. What could possibly go wrong? I don’t want to scare you, but the answer is….everything. This is where wedding insurance comes in. For a few hundred […]
Couples often opt to purchase a ‘late night snack’ from their venue or caterer. Typically brought out around 10:00, the snack usually consists of an assortment of pizzas. While the thought behind it is definitely nice (a little snack to perk up your guests and absorb some of the alcohol), it is completely unnecessary. I […]
One of the easiest things to overlook when planning a wedding is venue logistics. Some venues come with a full compliment of staff while others provide nothing more than the physical space with no labor whatsoever. One of the frequent issues we encounter is breaking down tables to make room for the dance floor. Does […]