Naples DJ: Tyler & Danielle 4.20.2013

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.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Tyler & Danielle 4.20.2013

This Saturday April 20th, 2013 Tyler & Danielle planned on celebrating there marriage at The Strand. The reception was to take place downstairs in the Garden under the twinkle lights. Unfortunately everyone was unsure of what the weather was going to be. So, it was decided to have the reception in the main ballroom, which seemed to please everyone since it turned out to be a warm, muggy evening. Everything went great!

Danielle and Tyler wanted to be part of there cocktail hour in order to mingle with their guests, so the two of them were introduced into cocktail hour on the terrace with a guitarist.

The reception started off with a speech from Danielle's Dad, and them toasts from the Best Man & Matron of Honor, a blessing and on to dinner!

After dinner is when they chose to have the cake cutting ("How Sweet It Is" by James Taylor). Then, the First Dance! Tyler & Danielle shared their dance to "Love Your Love The Most" by Eric Church. Following that was the Parent Dances, the "Anniversary Dance" which acknowledges the couples who've been married the longest.

All the rest of the night was a lot of dancing! They were all a great crowd of all ages enjoying themselves!