In today's "Meet The Pros" post, I interviewed Dayton Wedding DJ Brian Harris. What is your background as a Dayton Wedding DJ (or DJ for any type of event for that matter)? I come from a very musical family. My dad is a trombonist and leader of his own big band orchestra that he's had … Continue reading Meet the Pros – Brian Harris / Brian Harris Entertainment
Category: Wedding Vendors
Meet the Pros – Interview with Karen Ankrom / Tiers of Sugar
Tell us a little bit about your business and how you got your start? Cake decorating has been one of my hobbies for as long as I can remember, so when GM Moraine Assembly closed their doors and I found myself jobless it was an easy decision to start making wedding cakes. I took two … Continue reading Meet the Pros – Interview with Karen Ankrom / Tiers of Sugar
What to Think About When Planning Your Outdoor Wedding
I love planning outdoor weddings and receptions. There’s nothing like celebrating amid nature – the flowers, green grass, lovely ponds . . . The scenery and landscape of outdoor sites can’t be beat! However, planning an outdoor wedding has its own unique needs that have to be taken care of and addressed before the big … Continue reading What to Think About When Planning Your Outdoor Wedding
Top 5 Reasons to Meet a Bridal Consultant
Today’s blog is by Connie Ryan, owner of Enchanting Occasions, a full service event consulting company in Tucson, AZ. Thanks, Connie!Are you planning your wedding yourself? Do you have questions and concerns but you aren’t sure who to ask or who will charge you to ask?Here are 5 reasons why you should meet and work … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Meet a Bridal Consultant
Meet the Pros – Interview with Mobile Mommies LLC
Tell us a bit about yourself and your company. My name is Janel Northington Williams. I am a mom of two teenage boys, I work full-time as a teacher and I own Mobile Mommies LLC event childcare service. How did you get into event childcare? When my children were younger, I … Continue reading Meet the Pros – Interview with Mobile Mommies LLC
Real Wedding by Weddings From The Heart – Erica and Alex’s Autumn Wedding
Saturday, October 29, 2011 was a beautiful, crisp autumn day - just perfect for a Fall wedding! Erica and Alex were married on the campus of Miami University at Kumler Chapel. Dinner and dancing followed at the Marcum Conference Center. The decor was a lovely blend of elegance and whimsy. The outdoors was brought inside … Continue reading Real Wedding by Weddings From The Heart – Erica and Alex’s Autumn Wedding
Open Letter to DJ’s and MC’s
The introduction of the bride and groom at the beginning of the reception- it’s something that is done at nearly every wedding reception. But usually the way it is done is technically incorrect. Sorry, but I cringe every time it happens, so I beg you, please, please stop. What is this 'technically incorrect' way? It’s … Continue reading Open Letter to DJ’s and MC’s
Looks As Good As It Tastes
The #1 reason brides and grooms choose specific entrees and side dishes for their reception food is taste. And for good reason too. If it doesn’t taste good, no one will eat it, and as I mentioned last week, wasted anything = wasted money. Another important thing to remember when choosing your reception food is … Continue reading Looks As Good As It Tastes
Not your everyday . . . Food
When you are planning your wedding reception menu, you may be looking for entrees that aren't your typical "wedding food." There’s nothing wrong with sharing something you find special with your guests or wanting to try something different. But you want to make sure you don’t stray so far out of the box that people … Continue reading Not your everyday . . . Food
Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 10
Wedding Planning Tips: Tip #10 - Remember Why You're Having a Wedding We finally come to the end of my Top 10 Wedding Planning Tips list. Although this is the last tip, it by no means is the least important). In fact, I believe that it is probably the most important one of all! 10. … Continue reading Jean’s Top 10 Tips for Planning Your Wedding – Part 10