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Ways to Cool Down Your Summer Wedding

We all have stories of a summer wedding that could be described as a “sauna,” “heat box,” or “the hottest wedding ever.” Don’t let your wedding become another story; instead use these tips to make your summer wedding a cool experience (for all the right reasons!) Choose lighter clothing for your wedding party. Don’t make

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7 Tips for Less-Stress Wedding Planning

‘Stress’ and ‘wedding planning’ should not go hand in hand—and yet somehow it always seems to go that way. With a million details to coordinate and a budget to balance, wedding planning can start to feel like work—stressful work! Your wedding day—and the time leading up to it—should be an enjoyable experience. It can be

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Tips for an Incredible Parent-Child Wedding Song & Dance

A mother-son or father-daughter wedding dance is one of the sweetest moments of any wedding reception. It can also be an awkward moment for your reception guests. Or the end of a dance floor for the rest of the wedding reception. Your mother-son or father-daughter wedding dance can be whatever you want it to be—and

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35 FUN Wedding Reception Ideas Your Guests’ll Always Remember

“Do you remember that cool game we played at such-and-such’s wedding reception?” “That night was so much fun!” “Seriously, we didn’t want to leave the reception.” Every couple wants to hear quotes like this from your guests (either in-person or on social media-does it matter?) but it can be hard to sift through all the

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Easy-to-Avoid Wedding Music Mistakes to Dodge

Wedding music is an expected part of every wedding reception, but it’s also a part of a wedding that can make or break your wedding reception. If you don’t want to stare at an empty dance floor, avoid these wedding music mistakes that get made by couples way too often. Choosing the cheapest option Don’t

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What should I bring to my meeting with my wedding DJ?

A meeting with your wedding DJ is an important part of wedding planning. Even if you’re insanely busy, don’t pass up on the opportunity; this is your chance to connect with the DJ and discuss key details for your big day. Remember that a connection is a two-way street (just like marriage!). Your DJ can

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Tips for a Memorable Wedding First Dance

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

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Wedding Music Checklist: What do I need?

Once you’ve finalized all the big details, it’s time to move on to planning the fun stuff: wedding music and entertainment. We’ve got a little bit of experience in that area (maybe a bit more…like 6,000+ weddings), so we put together a step-by-step checklist that can help you plan the perfect wedding music and entertainment

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Tips from the Pros: Planning the Ultimate Wedding Reception

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)

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Hiring a Wedding DJ? What to Look for in the Contract

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

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