Outdoor-Wedding Tips

• Consult the local chamber of commerce, museums, historical associations, and travel guides - to find suitable outdoor locations in your area.
• Ask all attendants and immediate family members if they have any allergies relating to the outdoors, and the season. Select a site accordingly.
• Arrange for necessary permits and rentals. Check out parking availability. Notify local police about traffic increase, need for public parking. Arrange for transportation by bus or "shuttle cars" from the nearest large parking area.
• Create an aisle trimmed with garlands of greens. Consult your florist for more ideas. If your dress has a train, spread out a canvas to protect it.
• Send a map to the site with your invitations.
• Post signs to direct guests to the exact ceremony location.

What Everyone Should Know About DJ Lee Dyson AKA Hey Mister DJ

Q. Who are you and what makes you so Awesome to work with?

A. DJ Lee Dyson AKA Hey Mister DJ


Hey Mister DJ consists of a very talented group of Disc Jockeys and entertainers that have many years of experience with weddings, corporate events, private parties and nightclubs.


All of our DJs and entertainers are seasoned professionals and highly skilled in their craft. Their ability to adapt, read a crowd and respond accordingly with the correct music selection is second to none.


Q. How long have you been in business?


A. 15 years


Q. What are some of your unique qualities?


A. We provide a slightly more sophisticated and hip alternative to the stereotypical wedding or mobile DJ experience.


Q. What is it like working a wedding without a wedding coordinator?


A. Stressful. Clients don't always realize how many things can go wrong or need to be managed throughout the entire day. All the other vendors are usually focused on their own task so it's important to have a Captain of the ship keeping everyone working cohesively.


Q. What makes a coordinator good?


A. A high level of organizational skills, but also the ability to be flexible and throw the finely tuned timeline out the window if the room dictates that things need to be done differently.


A sense of calm and patience are also essential.


Q. Why should I hire you?


A. Because we are highly skilled in our craft and there is a big difference between a DJ who just shows up and plays songs vs. a DJ that is actually a music programmer who creates a custom playlist and vibe to perfectly match your taste & style.


We understand that hiring is a DJ is difficult because what we do isn't "tangible" until the big day and by then if you've chosen poorly then it's too late.


That's why we are always happy to meet with you in person to explain our style, philosophy on how to play a room and make sure you feel comfortable with all aspects of the entertainment and how it will affect your day.


Also, because…..WE ROCK! :o)

Lee Dyson

Hey Mister DJPublish Post
Web: http://www.heymisterdj.com
Blog: http://www.heymisterdjla.blogspot.com
Email: Lee@heymisterdj.com
Office: 310-591-0988
Cell: 818-415-7810
Fax: 818-788-8090

What You Need To Know About Amy Sparks - Hair & Make-up Artist?

Amy Sparks with Picture Perfect Makeup and Hair has an exceptional reputation in the wedding industry as being one of the best.  I had never met Amy, but heard a lot of good things about her and her work.  Taking a chance, but going with my gut feeling, I recommended Amy to my client.  I was very comfortable with the recommendation and now that the wedding is over, I know I made the right decision. My client was very happy with Amy, as I thought she would be.  Now I want to let you know about Amy Sparks.  You go Amy and keep up the good work!

Q. Who are you and what makes you so Awesome to work with?


A.  My name is Amy Sparks and I am the owner of Picture Perfect Makeup and Hair.


We are a traveling hair and makeup team that makes you feel and mostly look great on your wedding day.


Q. How long have you been in business?


A. I have been a makeup artist for 12 years and have been servicing brides for all of them.


Q. What are some of your unique qualities?


A. I have worked as a TV/Film makeup artist for years and have worked with 100's of faces and have the knowledge to know what works and what doesn't for all skin types/colors/etc.


I know what will make your makeup and hair last for your entire wedding and what will make you pop in your pictures (that will last forever).


Q. What is it like working a wedding without a wedding coordinator?


A. Working without a coordinator is a lot more work. There is not a go to person.


I rather email a coordinator 50 times then bother the bride.


Coordinators make my job and the other vendors jobs much easier and the day just flows by - and the bride is always happy.


Q. What makes a coordinator good?


A.  A good coordinator thinks of things that need to be done before you. A good coordinator never makes you wait for them to call or get back to you. And is kind and makes your vendors all feel informed.


Q. Why should I hire you?


A. You should hire me because I have the experience. I will make sure you feel fantastic.

Amy Sparks

http://www.amysparksmakeup.com/
picperfectmakeup@sbcglobal.net

Wedding Invitation Wording - Part 2 of 2

Traditionally, the bride's surname is not listed unless it is different from that of her parents.  Be consistent with the use of titles (Mr., Miss, Ms., Dr.) - particularly for parents.

Military titles are spelled out, with service designations on a separate line.  Those with rank captain and higher in the army, air force, and marines, and commander and higher in the navy, use their titles before their names, with their service designation listed on the next line.

The wedding date is written, Saturday, the sixth of July, with the year spelled out on the following line.  If the wedding will take place in the same calendar year that the invitations are being sent out, you may omit the year.  However, your invitation will be a more meaningful keepsake if the year is included.)

Indicate the correct time of the ceremony.  List it as four o'clock.  If the ceremony will start on the half hour, use the phrase half after (four o'clock).  The phrase in the afternoon or in the evening is optional.

Check the correct name of the ceremony site.  If there are churches with similar names in the same city, and most guests will be unfamiliar with the location, indicate the street address beneath the site.  Spell out Saint in church names, as well as numbers.  List the city or town; the state is optional depending on how familiar guests are with the area.

You may request a reply to the invitations with R.s.v.p., Please respond, Kindly respond or The favour of a reply is requested.  The most proper version of this ritual requires a handwritten response.  However, the more contemporary (and practical) approach is to request that the enclosed reply card be returned by a specific date, usually no less than three weeks prior to the wedding.

Wedding Invitation Wording - Part 1 of 2

I get asked this question a lot by brides, "What is the proper wording for wedding invitations". So listen up brides, I've decided to blog about it! The typical formal wedding invitation gives the following information. However, keep in mind that these are guidelines and may be changed to accommodate your family situation.

The hosts of the wedding--usually the bride's parents--issue the invitations and announcements, whether or not the bride still shares their home.  (The hosts do not necessarily pay for the wedding, so even if you and your fiance' are paying, the bride's parents can still be listed at the top of the invitation.)

If your parents are divorced, the person who raised you customarily issues the invitations and announcements.

If your parents are deceased, your guardian, closest relatives, or family friends may host the wedding and issue the invitations and announcements.

Spell out words in full.  This includes names (don't use nicknames) and numbers (ex.,the twelfth of May). Abbreviations are not used, with the exception of Mr. and Mrs., Doctor and junior can be spelled out if space permits, but are also commonly abbreviated.  If junior is spelled out, it always has a lowercase j and a comma before it.

Use the wording...request the honour of your presence for a religious service in a church or synagogue.  It is an honor to witness a religious service.  Use...request the pleasure of your company for civil ceremony or for the reception.  (Honour and favour ["the favour of a reply is requested"] are spelled with a u--the more formal British version.)

Here's What You Need To Know About Lok In The Moment Photography

One day I received a phone call from Mikal introducing himself and his business.  It was the first time a vendor invited me out to dinner and it was for barbecue.  Yum, yum, yum!  I love barbecue.  I knew then that Mikal and I were going to hit it off.  He was kind and very excited about his photography business.  We kept in touch and have built a wonderful working relationship.  Now I'll let Mikal tell you more about Lok In The Moment Photography. 

Q. Who are you and what makes you so Awesome to work with?

A.  My name is Mikal Lok with Lok In The Moment Photography. I am honored to work with different clients on their wedding day. I am a funny and positive person. I love bringing my positive attitude to all photo shoots.

Q. How long have you been in business?

A.  Lok In The Moment Photography has been in business for three years. We’ve been blessed to work with the best vendors in the industry. I’ve also been honored by many photography awards and feature in wedding magazines.


Q. What are some of your unique qualities?

A. Our style is catered to the modern bride and groom. Our style is fashion meets wedding. Our clients know how to rock the camera and that’s how we like it. We love to embrace our clients’ lifestyle.

Q. What is it like working a wedding WITHOUT a wedding coordinator?

A.  A coordinator is so important for any event. There time management and coordinating skills definitely go unnoticed. I recommend all brides get a coordinator to get them the best deals with vendors and keep the wedding smooth.

Q. Why should I hire you?

A. Lok In The Moment is all about creating the best experience for our clients. We want our clients to be excited about what we are able to offer. Every client that we’ve worked with will go away with an experience to last a lifetime. We are all about having fun and capturing life at its best.

Website: http://www.lokinthemoment.com/

Blog: http://lokinthemoment.wordpress.com/

Telephone: 562-673-5172

WHY DO YOU NEED AN EVENT PLANNER?

The three biggest fears people face are:

•  Public speaking
• Snakes
• Throwing a successful corporate function

Okay we may be stretching it a little on the last one, but anyone who has had to organize a corporate party, meeting or sales conference knows just how stressful it can be. It's hard work making sure everyone has fun and a meaningful experience.

We know you’ve already got a full plate so why not let us take care of your next event?

Company functions are important and rare occasions where the entire team can get together in a non-work atmosphere to have fun. It should be a rewarding and a team-building experience. It has value and that’s why you should hire a professional to organize it.

Do you remember your last corporate party, meeting, retreat or sales conference? Probably not, right? You are an executive and you know how to run your business. But, you don't necessarily know how to throw a great party or organize an event for 50-1,000 people.

Here is a list of reasons why it's better to hire an event planner:

• An event planner is usually a local business entrepreneur. They would know all the hot spots in town, no matter what city, be it Reno, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, or Houston.

• An event planner has resources and contacts that they can draw upon. You need a DJ? No problem! You need a motivational speaker? We can do that. You need a caterer or chef? We’re on it!

• An event planner has experience. They know that entertainers sometimes cancel at the last minute. What if that magician you hired really disappears the night before the office Christmas party? An event planner will have a back-up that they can call. And, if no magician is available they would be able to find the next best thing, perhaps a clown or an eighties tribute band, you get the picture, right?

• An event planner frees your time. Event planning is time consuming. The “to-do” list is endless: scouting venues, sending invitations, arranging decorations, valet parking, hotel bookings, airline bookings, providing directions. The list goes on and on.

HIRING AN EVENT PLANNER FOR YOUR NEXT COMPANY FUNCTION IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO!