How Many Wedding Vendors Do You Actually Need?

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        By Kim Forrest Did you know that the average couple hires 14 vendors for their big day? Who are they? This wedding vendor list outlines all the pros you’ll want to have on hand for your big day. Perhaps the most important part of wedding planning is building your vendor team—hiring the […]

Need help finding that special mother-son wedding song?

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          Modified from the blog by Samantha Lacia These meaningful mother-son dance songs will have mom shedding happy tears (or sentimental ones) on the big day. The first dance song might be top of mind when it comes to choosing your wedding music, but mother-son dance songs — and parent dance songs in general (hello, father-daughter dance!) — […]

The Role of Entertainment At Your Wedding

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        Ask yourself, How big a role will the quality of the entertainment play in the overall success of my reception? For years, many have said, “The music makes or breaks the reception.” But the truth is that music is just one part of the overall services provided by professional wedding entertainment […]

Here’s How a Couple Can Make Their First Dance Stand Out

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        Here’s How a Couple Can Make Their First Dance Stand Out The bride and groom’s first dance is a long-standing wedding tradition, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone.  Couples are making their first married dance a little more specific to who they are. Dance to a custom song. Your […]

Why You Should Not Have a Friend DJ Your Wedding

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        The sentence that any experienced wedding vendor does not like to hear is, “my friend is actually DJing my wedding”. Oh no!  When an inexperienced friend DJs your wedding, you’re most likely going to save money, but it could be at the expense of an amazing evening. DJs are the reason […]

THINGS TO TELL YOUR WEDDING DJ TO MAKE THEIR JOB EASY

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        While it is true that your wedding DJ can make or break your wedding, wedding DJs are not magicians. They would have to be given certain instructions regarding the wedding day, just like any other vendor. The choice of music you have at your wedding can differ dramatically from one person to another. […]

Why a Wedding DJ Costs THAT Much

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By:Kim Forrest       We went straight to the pros—wedding DJs themselves—to get a breakdown of the many factors that actually go into their pricing to help you avoid sticker shock. If you’ve never planned a wedding before, it can be difficult to understand why a specific type of wedding pro costs what they […]

Helpful Tips for Planning Your Wedding:  Postage Stamps Cost Increase

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        The US Postal Service is raising the cost of first-class stamps from 50¢ to 55¢ starting Sunday, January 27, 2019. It is only five cents, but if you consider how many stamps you use when getting married. It can add up.   The average bride spans between $200 – $350 in postage […]