Top Requested Songs in the Past Year

When creating a playlist for your wedding, you want to include songs that you and your spouse-to-be love, and you always want to please your guests so that everyone hits the dance floor. Make sure you play some of the most popular songs! According to DiskJockeys.com, these are the top requested songs at weddings and [...]

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Could You DJ Your Own Wedding

Brides.com has a really interesting idea that could save you money: consider being your own wedding DJ. It seems like everyone these days has an MP3 player, and even if you don’t, the cost of purchasing one and speakers is often less than the cost of hiring a DJ or band for the night. However, [...]

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Affording Live Music for your Wedding

When preparing for your wedding, music is a main component. Most brides like to have music at both their ceremonies and their weddings. While some opt for a DJ, you can also consider live music. But can you afford live music? Here are some tips to save money and find affordable live music for your [...]

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Working with a DJ

Engaging the services of a wedding DJ for your wedding reception is one of the most important elements of making the day perfect. Here are three tips to help you work closely with the DJ and create the ideal mood:First, meet with the DJ at least twice after signing the contract and before the big [...]

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Wedding ceremony music

For most, planning a ceremony includes choosing some great wedding music. The reception isn’t the only place where you can play your favorite songs. Ceremonial wedding music can be divided into five areas. Remember to plan for them all!
1. Prelude: Prelude music is played before the wedding begins. It may start as the guests are [...]

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Ten time-savers for your wedding planning

We often talk about ways to save money on your wedding day, but if you’re doing well with your budget, time may be more important to you. What bride doesn’t feel like she’s being pulling in 100 different directions? The two weeks before your wedding will probably be especially frazzled, so here are ten time-saving [...]

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Choosing your wedding musicians

Whether you are looking for classical, Big Band, pop music or anything in between, having live music for your wedding ceremony and reception can bring some class and fun to the festivities.
If you want to have live musicians at your reception, you need to be very selective when hiring. Bad music or flaky musicians can ruin [...]

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Five ways to save money on your wedding ceremony

Most brides find as many ways as possible to cut costs during a wedding, but if you’re truly pinching pennies, don’t just look to the reception for ways to save. The ceremony itself can be quite pricey if you aren’t careful, and considering that most ceremonies last less than an hour, that’s a big bill [...]

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Get your fiancée involved with the wedding

Honey, would you wear these cuff links? Darling, which flowers do you like the best? Sweetie, isn’t this the best tasting cake you have ever had?
The secret to involving your groom in the wedding is giving them the idea that they are part of the big day while not ruining your plans. The bride and [...]

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