A Post from Beaver County Favorite Photographer: Frank Kendralla
Dr. Frank featured Shadow Lakes and Otto Productions in a recent blog Post. http://www.frankkendralla.com/2011/01/club-at-shadow-lakes-wedding-reception.html This photo is from Tim and Alissa November 2010 wedding. Frank has captured our lighting better than any other photographer. Frank is always reading and attending professional seminars on photography. It is so nice to find other professionals with a passion […]
Is your Wedding DJ Working Part Time at a Monster Truck Ralley?
Warning… the ‘Wedding Grand Entrance’ described below should only be performed by a professional trained emcee (Master of Ceremonies). If your DJ is simply a DJ, do not attempt this at your wedding. Unless you drive a Monster Truck to crush cars. Announcer Versus Emcee Imagine your guests are seated waiting for you and your […]
Cost per Minute of an Average Wedding
Math 101; Total Wedding cost $20,000 (This is below the average cost) Divide by 6 Hours ~ $3333.33 per hour Divide by 60 Minutes ~ $ 55.00 per Minute ************************************************************ I just saw a video on a DJ web site and thought about the cost per minute of the average wedding: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amateur-Wedding-Disc-Jockeys-Problems-that-occur-with-cheap-DJs/138345172874147 There is a […]
Peter Merry, Author of “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!” is interviewed on WGN in Chicago
Here is an interview with the nation’s top Wedding DJ and Wedding Entertainment Director. He is visiting Pittsburgh next week for several seminars and meeting, plus a bridal show. Peter Merry Interview He wrote the book “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!” that we give out to each bride and groom who books with us.
New Yerar’s Eve 2011 Twelve Oaks Mansion, Cranberry Ken and Erica
This was the perfect event to end our year and begin 2011 with a bang. The wedding cake is pin spotted for the WOW Factor and subtle pink and white up-lighting to start the evening. Congratulations to Ken and Erica for have a fantastic wedding and the best New Year’s 2011 celebration. Call for Venue […]
The Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers Christmas Party 2010
The Society of Carbide and Tool Engineers Christmas Party 2010 This is a great group of engineers who make all the tools our manufacturing base uses to make all products we use. When they are having a good year it is good news for all of us. I like this picture because it shows the […]
Brides Against Breast Cancer: Charity Gown Sale, The Fez, Jan. 9, 2011, 11AM to 5PM
This is a show with a difference. Brides Against Breast Cancer: Charity Gown Sale, The Fez, Jan. 9, 2011: 11AM to 5PM “Brides Against Breast CancerTM” gown sales continue to be important fund-raising events for Making Memories. Our more than 32 yearly shows provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an […]
Double Pin-Spotted Wedding Cake With Uplighting
Here is a very special Wedding Cake; the Groom made it. To add the WOW factor and make it a focal point we ‘Double Pin-spotted the Cake and added two blue led uplights behind the Cake.
Meghan and Todd’s Wedding September 2010
Here is a recent wedding with uplighting and a monogram
Accent Lighting for Focal Points
Here is the newest and best way to highlight the cake or any decoration at wedding or other events. After spending a considerable amount of your events budget on a cake or on centerpieces, you should consider accenting with light to bring attention and have the WOW factor when your guests enter your event. This […]
