By Alan Dodson, the “Wedding Wizard” I constantly find myself coming up with new and better ways to create unique, amazing weddings. I have for a long time, considered myself to be far more than just a DJ or MC, or even a Wedding Entertainer because in addition to these roles I am a planner,…
By Andy Ebon, “Wedding Marketing Expert” Many years ago, I read Robert Ringer’s ‘Winning Through Intimidation.’ One of his axioms was the ‘Theory of Reality:’ Essentially, things are as they are, not as you’d like them to be. Failure to acknowledge reality in business is akin to banging your head against the wall. You must…
DJ Brian S. Redd talks about what you need to know and do BEFORE you DJ your first wedding!
By Chris Rice, Owner – Music Makes You Happy Entertainment Just like your body, every moving part of a wedding reception has to work together if you want the event to be a success. If your right leg doesn’t know what your left leg is doing, soon you will be walking around in circles getting…
By Elisabeth Scott Daley, WED™, ABC™, “A Passion for Performance” First, a lot of people are paying A LOT of money for a great, big self-congratulatory party! The booze if flowing and everyone will tell you how beautiful and smart and creative you are, and how happy you look. And just like the Oscars, there…
By Alan Dodson, the “Wedding Wizard” In the mid to late 70’s there was a NBC show called Chico & The Man starring Jack Albertson and Freddie Prinze. Freddie played a young Hispanic man who when confronted with duties that he considered outside his responsibility would always state “It’s not my job man.” I believe…
By Elisabeth Scott Daley, WED™, ABC™, “A Passion for Performance” One of my favorite categories in the SAG Awards® is “Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.” I think of it as the “Best Ensemble Cast” award. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television & Radio…
By Ben Stowe, CTS – “Sound & Lighting Guru” When it comes to providing sound for an event, few things are as important as the level and clarity of the sound. One without the other doesn’t get the job done. Loud, inarticulate sound is blaring and offensive to the listener. Clear, articulate sound that’s not…
By Liz Daley, WED™, ABC™ – “A Passion for Performance” In Part I I discussed (1) the necessity of having back up gear, (2) the importance of clear communication to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to agenda disruptions, and (3) the usefulness of having weather contingency plans such as purchasing mobile generators for your DJ…
By Elisabeth Scott Daley, WED™, ABC™ – ”A Passion for Performance” What exactly is a “back-up” plan? The easy answer: “ What we plan to do if something goes wrong with the first plan.” The Obvious The ceremony or reception is outside. This is a no-brainer. There should be a “rain plan”…which is a “back-up”…
