When the wedding DJ hands you the microphone to give the toast at your best friend’s wedding reception, the last thing you want to do is succumb to the popular fear of public speaking. Instead of thinking about how many people are listening to you talk, focus on having a meaningful moment with the bride [...]
Sometimes it helps to know what NOT to look for when you’re planning a wedding. Unless you’re planning a circus-themed event, these DJs are a bad idea. The Gymnast DJ There is a mobile DJ company in Chicago that boasts more than 70 DJs on staff. One of those guys was famous for climbing up [...]
On his way back from the NACE (National Association of Catering and Events) Conference last month, Cutting Edge Entertainment president Ron Peene was unfortunate enough to get caught in one of Southwest Airlines’ darkest moments of operation. A computer glitch in Southwest’s computer system grounded its entire fleet of aircraft around the country at the [...]
Turning 40 is a big deal. It’s either met as a milestone or dreaded as mid-life. Either way, it’s a birthday worthy of a special celebration. Depending on if the person turning 40 has a good sense of humor or not will determine whether or not any of these themes would be good for their [...]
Family reunions are great… except when they’re not. Sure, it’s nice to catch up with cousins you haven’t seen in a while, but too much downtime leaves too much time for family drama to surface or kids to get bored. Both scenarios leave everyone with a bad taste in their mouth. The key to a [...]
Music has a powerful influence on our psyche. It has the capacity to set the mood, evoke a mood, and change the mood. It’s such a vibrant force that an entire credentialed branch of healthcare is devoted to music therapy. The film industry has soundtracks. Religious institutions have choirs. The President has “Hail To The [...]
Stephen R. Covey said, “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” People want to be heard. You want to be heard. We’re listening. This story about what happened at a local bridal show illustrates what we mean. “Say My Name” A bride insisted that one [...]
If you want a summer wedding in Texas, you need to have a plan for how to keep you, your bridal party, and your guests cool. Nothing kills a romantic mood like heat stroke. So as you plan your wedding, do more than think cool thoughts; have a cooling strategy. (Non-native Texans need to know [...]
Looking for a non-traditional option for your nuptials? Check out these others who have gone before you and said their “I do’s” in some highly unusual ways. Waterski Wedding With all the lakes in the hill country area, maybe you’d enjoy a waterski wedding. There have been numerous couples who said their vows while being [...]
Audiences who pay to see a super hero movie probably don’t expect to see a plot line that includes a disc jockey saving the day. However, the brides and grooms who have been on the receiving end of the heroic acts of wedding DJs might have something to say about that. DJ Saved Wedding Cake [...]
