Naples DJ: Matt and Debi 1.2.2015!

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.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Matt and Debi 1.2.2015!

THIS was a fun group. It was a party! Debi and Matt have been engaged for several years. They decided to take a vacation to Laplaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. They phoned friends and family and let them know that they were getting married and everyone and anyone is welcome to join their celebration.

It turned out that they had about 40 guests to celebrate their marriage with them down here! They were married on the beach side then made their way over to the bay side for dinner. The reception didn't entail many details. Debi and Matt just wanted to visit with and have fun and dancing with their guests. They weren't having any Introductions or any of the other "traditional dances" except for their First Dance which was to "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. After all the guests were situated and visiting, we paused for a welcome, toast and blessing. The dinner stations opened. Then after a bit we Let The Dancing Begin!

There were Cupcakes, cigars, and bracelets as Thank you's. And there was a lot of dancing! What a great night! At 10:30pm all the guests were invited over to the beach side again to go to the Baleen Restaurant for late night snacks and more spirits!