There are a million moments to remember on your first day; that special moment dancing with your new husband or wife is definitely one of them—or can be if you use these tips. Be “theme-y” We know the term makes many couples cringe at the mere thought; however, if you’re planning a wedding with a
We’ve been to a lot of wedding receptions (6,000+). Needless to say, we’ve been part of some fantastic wedding receptions over the years. Our experience is your gain; we’ve compiled a list of some wedding planning tips that you can use to plan a wonderful wedding reception. Be picky (and be careful!). There are (literally)
In your rush to cross off boxes on your wedding checklist, it can be tempting to buzz through the paperwork without a second thought. Who wants to sift through all the fine print on the paperwork? Who has the time? A better question to ask might be: who doesn’t have the time when your wedding
Planning your wedding reception is not as simple as it seems. From dinner to the last dance, there are a million details (or so it feels like!)—and a million ways to make your wedding reception an incredible night (from start to finish). Unique wedding entrance Boat, helicopter, sparklers, antique car, red carpet, finish line (more
It’s every couple’s worst nightmare: an empty dance floor. We all can see why: couples spend a lot of time planning every detail, doing everything they can do to make sure that their guests have fun. That’s why the sight of an empty dance floor can be such a letdown. It doesn’t have to be—especially
Wedding planning can be exciting, overwhelming, exhilarating and, at times, fun. It can also feel a little crazy at times when you’re trying to get more…more atmosphere, more wedding planning tasks checked off, more for your money. That’s why we’ve put together tips that can help you accomplish all three of these “mores”—at least where
What do you remember from the last wedding you were at? Was it the favors, wine, or the fun time you had? Chances are it was the latter, and that’s what your guests are going to remember from your wedding reception. That’s why hiring wedding reception entertainment should be one of your top wedding planning
This is a question we’ve been hearing from a lot of couples in the throws of wedding planning. If you’ve heard the saying “October is the new June,” you understand why: there are now many months of the year popular for weddings. The answer to the question, “when should I hire a DJ for my
We’ve seen a lot of wedding couples walk through the door in the Chicago area, and we have dealt with quite a few couples who came to our meeting ready to plan with documents and checklists. While a good checklist of questions to ask your DJ never hurts, it doesn’t take a book the size
For some couples, choosing the song for their first dance together at their wedding is easy; it’s the first song they danced to, the song that was playing when they met, the song from their first date. For others, it’s not so easy. We’ve helped numerous couples set a play list for their wedding, and
A friend of ours recently attended a wedding (that we didn’t deejay!). She came back with a sad report: the activity on the dance floor was way less than stellar, and the bride was in a corner in tears because no one was dancing. If you want to avoid the same wedding reception fate (and
As much fun as it is to dream about your wedding, it’s the days before your wedding that can make those dreams come true. Use these tips to make your fairy tale wedding execution as smooth as the dream wedding you’ve imagined since you were small (or at least since you met your fiancé). Make
