First Dance Before or After Dinner?
Many brides and grooms wonder if they should do their First Dance before or after dinner at their wedding reception. This will lay out the pros and cons of either option. Either way works, but you’ll want to asses which fits best into the overall flow of your wedding. First Dance Before Dinner Doing the First Dance before dinner has a nice flow to it especially if you are doing traditional bridal party introductions. Aside from the ceremony, this is the one time you ‘should’...
Read MoreAre Your Electrical Cables Exposed
I was setting up for a wedding at a local venue here in San Diego that has multiple rooms and there was another wedding in a nearby room. Like most curious professionals, I went in to scope things out. It was a simple reminder of how sometimes the littlest of things may be overlooked . . . but unfortunately, not un-noticed . . . Where do your Extension Cables and Cords go? The “DJ Table” against the wall was littered with exposed cables, a power strip, a table linen/skirt that...
Read MoreHow Many Uplights Should I Get for my Wedding or Event?
You’re planning a beautiful wedding reception or an eye-pleasing event and hear nothing but good things about “Uplighting”. It is the best “bang for your buck” in regards to custom event decor and event lighting. An “uplight” is a single fixture that sits on the ground and shines “up” something. Simple enough? But how many uplights should you plan on getting for your event? Typical Number of Uplights in a Room After supplying over 200...
Read MoreOpen Dance after Bride & Groom’s First Dance Before Dinner? Check Your Flow
I just finished a consultation with a Bride & Groom for their wedding and we discussed doing an “Open Dance” of one song with all of the guests immediately following their first dance, which is happening before dinner. (As opposed to having the first Open Dance after dinner to start off the dancing portion of the night. ) Having everyone come out to the dancefloor before dinner is a nice way to change things up a bit, get everyone out of their seats and do something unique....
Read MoreHow to make a Gobo Monogram
Gobos and Gobo Monogram lighting have become extremely popular over the years and to no surprise – they can add a huge “wow factor” to your event in regards to custom lighting. A “gobo” is either a pattern or custom design that is shined onto a particular surface. They’re not simple, or cheap either and getting your dreams to reality takes a bit of planning, resources, expertise and knowledge. A complete gobo or gobo monogram projection consists of three...
Read MoreCustom Lighting is a Top Wedding Tip for 2012
Krystel Tien, owner of Couture Events San Diego feels that Lighting is one Top Five Wedding Styling Tips for 2012, and we couldn’t agree more! Krystel writes: “Lighting is the single best way to transform any venue from ordinary to extraordinary! In 2012 creative lighting will take precedence in the wedding decor and budget. We will be seeing more chandeliers, up-lighting, gobos, market lights, and candles, all of which help create an incredible ambiance for your guests to...
Read MorePantone’s 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango
Pantone, one of the world’s leading Color Authority and a popular “tool” in selecting color pallets for weddings and events, has announced their 2012 Color of the Year – “Tangerine Tango”. Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive...
Read MoreDoes your DJ allow you to bring your own music?
During a recent initial consultation with a bride & groom and they asked if they were able to supply some of their own music for their wedding. It’s a good question to ask of your DJ, especially if you have some “non-standard” music – meaning songs that aren’t publically available for purchase (through iTunes, Amazon.com or similar) Most of the time it’s something along the lines of “my brother is in a band and we want to play some of their songs...
Read MoreKeep an Eye on Your Images
It’s a common rumbling amongst businesses, professionals, artists, photographers, creative types, etc. in today’s world of the internet to find their images, logos or creative work borrowed, or simply flat out stolen. When I rebuilt my website, I included reworking every single image/picture of mine to include a big watermark on each image. Why? Because alot of my previous work was simply stolen. I am finding dozens of pictures, content and images that have been hijacked off of...
Read MoreCan a Gobo Monogram be Moved mid-event?
I sometimes get asked if a Gobo Monogram projection / fixture can be moved in the middle of the event. Say between dinner and dancing. Technically, yes it can. Practically, not so. The gobo monogram projection/fixture typically setup and shown on a single area all night. It’s a bit of a complex setup/fixture and moving it in the middle of the night would be disruptive, etc. For instance, because the fixture uses a 750W bulb (at least the fixtures that we use, very bright/hot) the fixture...
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