by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance” The Richmond Virginia, Southeastern Virginia and Washington DC chapters of the ADJA pooled their resources and invited Wedding Entertainment Director, Jim Cerone, The Perfect Host to share his expertise with local disc jockeys and entertainers. Down south, we are known for our manners and our hospitality, but…
by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance” Some people might call me a convention “junkie.” I really love to go to educational conferences and workshops. They invigorate and inspire me. The women in my exercise class call me the “world traveler” because if I’m not doing a wedding at one of the many beautiful…
by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance Read Part I Coming from an acting and theatrical background, I have a unique understanding of all the work that goes on behind the scenes in a major production. Now, I recognize that most people have NO IDEA about the amount of prep work that goes into…
by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance” Read Part 2 It takes tons of preparation time to put together an exciting wedding reception. Sure, you could do something “off the cuff” or “wing it” (as many people do), and you might have “extraordinary results.” For me, might isn’t good enough. I believe in planning…
I recently agreed to step in and help a friend-of-a- friend coordinate their daughter’s wedding. They wanted a band, which is why I was never called to DJ in the first place. I’m a sucker…I had the night off…so I said “yes.” I phoned the bride to discuss a few details. We went over the…
by Liz Daley Earlier this year I was asked to be a part of a “paid” referral cabal at a “wedding farm” in a larger market near my home in Williamsburg, Virginia. In theory, this mutual admiration society seemed innocent and on the “up and up,” but unfortunately my ego and my naiveté got the…
by Liz Daley Today’s wedding ceremonies can be as personal and creative as the individuals who are tying the knot. Brides and Grooms can go to the courthouse or they can head to Vegas where they can get married pretty much any way they want! They can get married on a Gondolier, they can go…
by Liz Daley It’s difficult to shed light on what we do as professional entertainers to even our closest friends and family members. Try as they might, they just don’t really understand. When asked what I do for a living, I proudly announce that I am a Wedding Entertainment Director, a Wedding DJ and Wedding…
by Liz Daley LET’S ADD THIS UP TOGETHER, SHALL WE? Pet Sitter = $100.00 Two plane tickets = $800.00 Hotel Room for two nights = $250.00 Parking/Airport Shuttles = $50.00 Rental Car = $250.00 Meals (other than reception) = $200.00 Wedding Gift = $100.00 Baby Sitter = Don’t have kids, couldn’t tell you Incidentals =…
by Liz Daley Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking! The budget alone whether it’s $5,000 or $50,000 is generally the MOST money anyone will pay for a single event in his or her lives…EVER! Imagine this. You are working a minimum wage job, so a $5,000 wedding means 15 weeks income. Think about this…
