While some aspects of wedding tradition are giving way to modern trends and American individualization, others have withstood the test of time. Have you ever wondered when some of those traditions started and why? Bouquets The bridal bouquet is a staple of most weddings in Western culture, but it wasn’t always flowers and they weren’t [...]
Perhaps you’ve read about some of the wedding DJ nightmares other people have experienced and you’re afraid of the same thing happening to you. Apply these tips to your DJ search and spend your reception the way it should be spent: dancing the night away with the people who mean the most to you. Review [...]
Weddings are expensive. You have to prioritize what’s most important to you and allocate the biggest portion of your budget there. Do you want to cut back on spending in other places so you can hire one of our San Antonio wedding djs for your reception? Try these tips for saving money on your wedding [...]
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 [...]
