Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Tips for Surviving Rain on Your (Outdoor) Wedding Day

Most of the disdain for rain on your wedding day comes from superstition—naturally, one associates a brilliantly sunny day with an equally brilliant and bright outlook with your spouse. However—some cultures actually associate a rainy wedding day as supremely good luck, symbolizing a fresh slate (and fertility, if you're keen!). So when thunderheads roll in on your big day, it's up to you to decide: this, the day you'll be married—tinged by bad luck or graced by great luck?

1. Have a Plan B (but don't abandon Plan A!)

2. Keep the right hardware on hand.

3. Check your vendor's rain policies!

4. Heaters!

5. Your attitude matters.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Tips for a Home Wedding

What could be simpler than having a wedding and reception at home? While at first the idea might seem to be the easiest and least expensive option, be aware that there can be some costs and obstacles you may not have considered.

Is the kitchen properly equipped

Is there a suitable spot in the yard

Is there an indoor space big enough

Is your home air conditioned

Is your floor plan sufficient

Is there space for a bar, DJ, or band?

Are there easily accessible bathrooms

Do you have room for overnight guests

Can your guests park their cars nearby?

Is the neighborhood suited

Are your interiors ready for guests?

Monday, March 5, 2018

4 DJ Apps You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

There's more to digital DJing than the "big four" DJ apps.

If you spin with DJ software, there’s a big chance that you’re using one of the “big four” mainstream DJ apps: Serato DJ, Virtual DJ, Traktor or Rekordbox DJ.

1. edjing Mix (iOS / Android)

2. MegaSeg (Mac)

3. DJ Mixer Pro (Mac)

4. PCDJ Dex (Mac & PC)

Essential etiquette tips for cottage wedding guests

Being a wedding guest is a lot more complicated than simply showing up. There are always delicate etiquette issues you need to be conscious of – spending enough on a gift, inviting an appropriate date, expressing proper gratitude and well wishes to the newly married couple. If you don’t go out of your way to be considerate, it could result in bad blood between you and the bride and groom. And if your friends or family members decide to get hitched up at a cottage, you can expect to deal with a whole host of new etiquette issues.

Be aware of the limited resources

Don’t whine about the weather (or the bugs)

Dress to impress—even if it’s a casual wedding

Respect the neighbours

Don’t mess with the natural surroundings

Bring a gift that’s easy to take back to the city

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Friday, March 2, 2018

6 Reasons Why You Might Want to Hire a Professional Wedding DJ

When most couples are planning for their upcoming wedding, they will want some form of entertainment at their wedding reception. While you certainly have a variety of different options from live bands to wedding DJs, hiring a professional DJ is a decision you will not regret and here’s why:

1.Professional wedding DJs live and breathe music all the time.

2.Professional wedding DJs know how to read crowds.

3.Professional DJs are fully invested in their performances.

4.Professional wedding DJs help you direct the flow of the reception.

5.Professional DJs can adapt on the “fly” to unexpected changes.

6.Professional wedding DJs have access to the latest and best equipment.

Plan the Perfect Restaurant Wedding With These 7 Tips

Restaurant weddings offer another big advantage: cost. A restaurant wedding can be turnkey. Most restaurants will have everything you need, from furniture and tableware to linens and glassware. This will bring a huge amount saved in terms of rentals.

1. Finalize your guest count.

2. Book well in advance.

3. Make sure you have a private event.

4. Personalize your wedding.

5. Customize your menu.

6. Consider the little guests.

7. Accent with flowers.