Naples DJ: John and Amanda 10.6.2012

TIPS FOR A GREAT RECEPTION:

1.) Have the bar in the same room as the reception. People tend to naturally gravitate to the bar, so keeping it in the room will keep them near the fun.

2.) DJ by the dance floor! Your DJ & the sound system needs to be at the edge of the dance floor. Do not make the mistake of having the DJ place the loud speakers a distance away from the dance floor. Playing music over & thru the guest tables can make for an uncomfortable experience.

3.) When arranging the seating chart, it's important to have your relatives seated close by. It's a great suggestion to not have Grandma and Grandpa sit in front of where the speakers may be placed.

4.) You are the party. When you dance, the dance floor will be full. Realize that if you spend your time visiting or outside, your guests will be wherever you are at. So dance all night!

5.) Arrange with the catering manager to have some hors d'oeuvres and your favorite drinks ready for you and the bridal party immediately after photos. You'll be glad you did.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

John and Amanda 10.6.2012

When planning Amanda and John's wedding we all worked with their wedding planner Paige from No Worries Weddings. Always a pleasure to work with Paige. The wedding photographer for the night was Aimee Rossi Photography. Tonight we were at Naples Bay Resort. It's one of the smaller locations here in Naples, but it sure is beautiful!

Cocktail hour there was a Steel Drum Player, which great to listen to while we were getting prepared for the Introductions. We only introduced the two of them into the room and they choose the song "Shook My All Night Long" by ACDC. They went right into their First Dance song "Belongs to You" by Emerson Drive. All the guests were then served dinner and some toasts were made to the couple.

The rest of the night was mostly dancing! We paused for the cake cutting and there were many kinds of cookies for their guests also.