Posts Tagged ‘Baltimore DJ’
How Pachebel’s Canon became wedding magic
A lovely little piece of baroque music written more than three centuries ago was resurrected in a Robert Redford movie and somehow became wedding magic. Yes, Johann Pachebel’s repetitive little ditty known as Pachebel’s Canon is one of the most popular wedding ceremony entrance songs for brides. Robert Redford resurrected Pachebel’s Canon In his directorial…
Read MoreThe changing role of religion in modern weddings
God is still part of contemporary weddings, but formal religion less so. Nonetheless, wedding Bible verses are still a staple in wedding ceremonies whether the ceremony is in a church or elsewhere. A majority of Millennials believe in God Although a majority of Millennials believe in God, they are less likely to marry in a…
Read MoreEmbarrassing wedding guest etiquette blunders
RSVP! Embarrassing wedding guest etiquette blunders begin with a failure to RSVP. Your wedding hosts need a head count. Don’t keep them hanging. RSVP quickly, or at least RSVP by the deadline they give you. Don’t complain Okay, let’s say your friend decides to get married during the Super Bowl. Stupid, but don’t make it…
Read MoreYour first dance song done exactly the way you want it
What are the favorite first dance songs? Our blog presented ten of the best a while back, but we also recommend the Knot’s great list, complete with 50 wonderful songs you’ll hear at weddings coast to coast. We’ve made an interesting observation of these songs. The older and the better they are, the more artists…
Read MoreThe Art of a Love Song
First dance songs are usually love songs. Love is the most powerful force on earth. It is the very lifeblood of a marriage, which is why a love song is such a good choice for your first dance. As a professional wedding DJ, I really appreciate the craftsmanship of good love songs. There are many…
Read More“No mistakes in the Tango, Donna, not like life”
Welcome to the world of ‘no limits entertainment!’ This is a classic scene from “The Scent of a Woman.” Al Pacino’s character is blind. That doesn’t stop him from dazzling a young woman on the dance floor with a tango. She voices her concerns about making a mistake, which prompts Pacino to utter that famous…
Read MoreWhy you want a large guest list for your wedding celebration
Your wedding guest list should be big, no, make that huge! Your marriage may depend upon it! Let me explain. A couple of professors at Emory University conducted a study on weddings and marriage. One of their findings was pretty amazing. The more people you invite to your wedding, the more likely your marriage…
Read MoreHow to ruin a friendship
Do you value your friendships? Whatever you do, don’t let a friend DJ your wedding. It’s a recipe for disaster, unless he or she is an experienced professional with at least 50 weddings under their belt. As regular readers of this blog know, entertainment makes the event. It is the great equalizer for brides on…
Read MoreHere’s a passionate spaghetti and meatball recipe for newlyweds!
Italians know how to love life, beginning with their spaghetti and meatballs. This blog commends their panache for living, and goes even further with this philosophy: great food enhances marriage. So here’s a passionate spaghetti and meatball recipe for newlyweds which will enhance your marriage! Italian cuisine offers endless possibilities on the creative use of…
Read More10 ugliest celebrity wedding dresses EVER!
Would you like to have a celebrity wedding? Think twice about that. Just because celebrities have money doesn’t mean that they have any taste. As evidence, just watch the video above which showcases the 10 ugliest celebrity wedding dresses EVER! What a waste of money! The typical bride has to deal with reality, a…
Read MoreCelebrity marriage advice. Beware!
Celebrity marriages don’t always work out so well. So celebrity marriage advice is always a little suspect. But it can be so much fun! For us ‘little people,’ there are still some nuggets of wisdom worth considering from these larger than life figures. Or at the very least, we’ll get a good laugh. The notorious…
Read MoreThe definitive guide to babies at weddings
Get ready for controversy: babies at weddings. Your friendships are about to be tested. If you’re prepared, you can minimize the damage. I refer, of course, to that timeless issue of whether or not to let your friends bring their babies to your Maryland or Virginia wedding. You face two scenarios when it comes to babies…
Read MoreHow much interaction do you want?
What single factor will determine the success of your wedding? Packed dance floors. If you’re like the typical bridal couple, success is defined by the dance floor. If it is empty, the wedding is considered a failure. If it is packed, it is considered a success. If it is packed all night long, well, that…
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