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17 “Must Ask” Wedding Reception Dance Questions

Wedding planning involves an endless list of questions. It can be overwhelming—unless you remember that every decision gets you one step closer to busting a move at an epic wedding reception dance (and so do these wedding dance tips). We’ve met and talked with many engaged couples facing big decisions about their wedding reception; that’s

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Bad Wedding DJ? Watch for these Signs of a Terrible DJ

When you are in the throws of wedding planning, it can be tempting to check off items on your wedding planning checklist without doing your due diligence. You just need to type in “wedding DJs in Chicago” or “wedding DJs near me,” make a few calls, and choose the cheapest wedding DJ, right? The truth

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10 Tips for Selecting the Right First Dance Song

A first dance with your new spouse is a special wedding reception moment; one that should be accompanied by a very special song. We’ve assisted many Chicagoland couples with planning their wedding reception—and specifically their wedding first dance. Some couples have a definite idea of what “their” song is, and others are still trying to

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5 Epic Wedding Photo Booth Musts

A photo booth can be the source of a million funny shots or an unused wedding prop. These tips can ensure that your wedding photo booth is a big hit—and one of the guests’ fav kind of wedding entertainment. Props When it comes to photo booths, silly faces aren’t always enough. Supply your wedding guests with

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7 Preps for an Awesome Wedding Dance

To steal an old expression, awesomely over-the-top wedding dances are not born, they’re made. We admit to taking some liberties with that saying (pretty sure “awesomely over-the-top” was not part of the original saying), but you get the gist: it takes some thought and prep to plan a memorable night that your friends are talking

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7 Tips for Packing Your Wedding Dance Floor

A packed dance floor at the wedding reception is every bride and groom’s dream. We’ve all heard the stories of the brides and grooms having a fit about an empty dance floor at their wedding reception. Don’t join the league of upset newlywed stories. Use these tips that create the right atmosphere and create a

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Background Dinner Music: Tips that Make Your Dinner a Big Hit

A wedding dinner is only about the food, right? Not quite. Use these tips and ideas for background dinner music to make your dinner a taste of the wedding dance that’s to come. Be conscientious about the volume. Your cocktail hour and dinner are supposed to be a time for mingling. Be conscientious of that

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Fun Ways to Capture Memories at Your Wedding Reception

From the sweet to the super funny, there are a ton of little moments that make a wedding day unforgettable. We’ve been honored to be part of many of those moments, and have a few ideas on how to capture the hilarious, annoying, awkward, and entertaining parts of your wedding so you can live them

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25+ Hot Summer Wedding Reception Ideas

It’s easy to see why so many couples choose summer as the ideal time for a wedding. After all, the weather is great and there are a ton of indoor and outdoor venues to choose from (here’s a list of the hottest Chicago wedding venues). From there, it’s time to look for inspiration for the

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8 Ways to Entertain the Kids at Your Wedding Reception

You’ve invited kids to your wedding. Now your wedding is a family event that everyone’s looking forward to! Why not plan wedding reception entertainment that meets their expectations? Adding children entertainment to a wedding reception is a win-win for everyone (and not that hard, especially when you hire quality wedding entertainment!). Not only does it keep

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