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    Trimming your Wedding Guest List with Minimal Drama

    Couples are usually trying their best to stay on budget when planning their wedding. One way is to limit the guest list. But how can you do it? We found these helpful tips at Brides.com.

    Trimming your Wedding Guest List with Minimal Drama

    ⁃ Your wedding is a celebration of close family and friends. Try to avoid inviting family or friends missing in action or you haven’t spoke to in years, who are really not part of your life anymore. Shy away from sending reciprocating invites to people that invited you to their weddings years ago. Unless you are still good friends with them this would be a good way to trimming your wedding guest list with minimal drama. Draw the line or give limitations on friends invited by your parents and in-laws, especially if you’ve never met them before.

    ⁃ Work friends could inflate your wedding guest list by a couple of tables. If they are coworkers who you just have an occasional casual lunch with or share workspace with, you can just have a happy hour celebration. Have something with them after work one day instead of inviting them to the reception.

    ⁃ An unruly guest can put a damper or ruin the reception of your dreams. Avoid inviting people with a track record of being unruly at previous weddings or is always getting kicked out of clubs or bars. You’ve spent so much time planning and investing funds into this day, don’t take that chance.

    ⁃ Another way to trimming your wedding guest list with minimal drama. is make it an adult only wedding. Most couples would welcome a night out away from the kids and routine for a little bit where they just kick up and enjoy.

    ⁃ Avoid giving your plus ones to guests who are not in a relationship. Especially if the plus one is going to be someone you’ve never met before. This avoids the awkwardness of meeting someone for the first time at your wedding reception.

     

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    KEY SONG CHOICES FOR MY WEDDING RECEPTION

    As the wedding approaches, couples frequently ask “I need help with selecting key song choices for my wedding reception”. These special moments and formalities need to have the right music choice for sure.  This is an opportunity for couples to personalize their reception with their favorite artists, songs, genres, etc. A professional DJ will have an extensive library to help couples choose the right songs. From your first dance, to parent/special dances, to the song used to introduce them into the ballroom. All these song selections can make your reception a memorable event.  

    CEREMONY MUSIC

    Many song choices are available for onsite ceremonies. From the bridal party processional, to the bride’s processional and finally to the couple’s recessional.  You can use traditional/classical processional and recessional songs to instrumental string or piano covers of your favorite songs. This is a great way to have a unique and personalized ceremony.  Again, a professional DJ will make suggestions and can create custom music edits for your ceremony.

    COCKTAIL MUSIC

    To create the right atmosphere a custom mix of music can be made to be played during cocktail hour. This can be based on the couples personal tastes and preferences on songs and/or artists. Another idea is to match the surroundings of the venue. If it’s a beach wedding, maybe a steel drum music set would be a great idea. Or if it is more rustic either some classic rock or country would be a great fit.

    INTRODUCTION SONGS

    Personalizing your introductions with favorite songs or genres of music, not only for themselves, but for your parents and bridal party as well.  Be it EDM, dance, rock, hip hop, movie soundtracks, etc, a Professional DJ can make suggestions and create custom edits to make your introductions personal, fun, and exciting! The introductions set the tone for the entire reception.

    FIRST DANCE

    Selecting and sharing that special first dance with your now spouse in front of all your family and friends is a memory that will last a lifetime. Be it the first slow song you danced to when dating, to a song from a mutual favorite artist, take time to make it a meaningful selection. Choosing a meaningful song unique to both of you will add a personal touch to your first dance.  

    PARENT DANCES/SPECIAL DANCES

    In addition to sharing a loving first dance with your new spouse, most couples will be sharing other special dances with their parents.  Depending on the situation and relationship, possibly with siblings or other family members.  You have the opportunity to pick many meaningful and classic songs to dance with that special person. You can also surprise them with a song they love or always envisioned sharing with you.

    CAKE CUTTING SONG

    Other key song choices for my wedding reception would be making this part FUN! Choose an upbeat or meaningful song to be played in the background while you cut your wedding cake. Something that your guests will sway and even sing along to. This will add a great atmosphere for that photo opportunity and big kiss by your wedding cake.   

    BACKGROUND MUSIC DURING COURSES/BUFFET

    Eating time does not have to be boring. A Professional DJ can create a custom mix of music to be played during the courses or buffet based on your personal tastes. This is also a great spot to satisfy your older guests with sacrificing any dance time.

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    IDEAS FOR WEDDING RECEPTION DECOR AND ACCENTS

    Couples are always looking for ideas for wedding reception decor and accents. They can incorporate many unique options to transform their wedding reception ballroom to their personal preferences.  From lighting décor, to draping, to a custom sweetheart table, etc…, you can customize the mood & atmosphere you envision for your wedding reception.

    LED/Ambient Up Lighting

    Color wash the perimeter of your ballroom to your color theme with battery powered LED’s and accent your centerpiece color scheme.

    Ballroom Draping

    Drape the perimeter of the ballroom with white draping to give it an elegant and sophisticated feel.  Accent the draping with LED up lighting to give it a warm ambiance.

    Vinyl Dance Floor Wrap with Logo

    Another great idea is to transform your dance floor with a vinyl dance floor wrap. You can even do it with a custom logo in the center.

    Pin Spot Centerpieces

    Highlight the beauty of your centerpieces with custom pin spotting from above strategically placed around your ballroom.

    Up Light Centerpieces

    Up light your centerpieces to your color them from the bottom up with a translucent LED base for them to sit on.

    Gobo Projection of Names/Monogram

    Elegantly project your names or monogram on the dance floor, wall, or draping behind the bride & groom.

    Under Table Up Lighting

    Add a glowing & sophisticated touch to the reception tables around the ballroom with battery powered LED’s under the tables.

    Custom B&G Chairs & Sweetheart Table

    Be it an acrylic sweetheart table, to high back throne chairs, to a 2-seat sofa chair, etc. make a statement with a different look for the couples seating and table.

    Flower Wall Behind B&G

    Adding a flower wall behind the sweetheart table will give a unique backdrop for all the photo ops throughout the wedding reception.  Tie the flower wall into your color theme.

    Lounge Furniture Décor

    Adding lounge furniture seating/sofas, tables, and décor around the dance floor perimeter can give your ballroom a casual lounge vibe.

    Sweetheart Table Decor

    Decorative free standing Mr & Mrs or LOVE table top letters on the sweetheart table will add a special touch to the table. Take it to the next level with larger freestanding Mr & Mrs or LOVE letters set up in front of or to the sides of the sweetheart table.