Hiring a DJ... by Curits Whipple

Hiring a DJ... by Curits Whipple

During a bridal consultation to consider hiring a DJ for her wedding, a bride asked if I had a strategy if people weren't dancing. It's a great question and really serves to separate out a professional DJ/entertainer from a hobbyist. If a DJ has arrived at a place where people aren't dancing, the time to have not had that happen has already passed. An inexpensive hobbyist DJ would be left only with a cheesy and uncomfortable tactic like the "Hokey Pokey" or a stupid announcement like "Yo people get up out ya seats!"

The time to plan to have dancing guests is in advance of the event. It comes from time spent talking to the bride and groom about their musical tastes and the vision they have for their wedding celebration. It happens during the dinner hour, chatting with wedding guests as time allows. It's the DJ reading the crowd properly. Well selected and executed background music should have naturally elevated the mood of the room from a formal ceremony to what will be a dance party after dinner. It comes from creating a confidence level in the abilities of the DJ, even before the first dance song is played. Then a professional entertainer can lead the way and take the wedding guests on a fun musical and dancing and celebrating journey and finish the night breathless and satisfied and with fantastic memories of the night.

Photo by Kym Ventola at Hampton Inn Litchfield

Thee Wedding Warehouse home of EnDearing Floral Design - Flowers

Dress - Molina Bridal

Five Amazing Honeymoon’s under $2500 for two

Five Amazing Honeymoon’s
under $2500 for two!

1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Airfare on US Airways, 5 Nights @ Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat and Spa, Ocean View room w/ $100 Spa Credit, Transfers and all taxes.
$1974.00 for two

2. Fiji, South Pacific
Airfare on Air Pacific (non-stop from L.A. to Fiji), 7 Nights Seaview Bure @ Crusoes Retreat Resort, Daily Breakfast, Fiji tax and Transfers (air tax addt’l).
$1930.00 for two

3. Kauai, Hawaii
Airfare on Hawaiian Airlines, 5 Nights Garden View Room (super discount) @ Sheraton Kauai Resort, Economy Car Rental, Car/Hotel tax (air tax addt’l)
$2440.00 for two

4. Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Airfare on Delta Airlines, 5 Nights in Plantation Honeymoon Villa w/ Pool @ Sandals Grande Ocho Rios (All Inclusive Meals/Drinks/Tips), Transfers & Taxes
$2458.00 for two

5. Eastern Caribbean Islands Cruise
Airfare on Northwest Air, 7 Night Cruise on Carnival Liberty to St Thomas/
St Maarten/Grand Turk/Half Moon Cay, in a Balcony Cabin, Transfers & Tax
$2175.44 for two

Contact your Honeymoon Specialist:
Angela at Elan Travel
Aschrenk@elantravel.com
623-561-1111 / 623-535-1110

Prices/Availability subject to change until booked. Most pricing based on Sep-Nov 09 departures. Some tax addt’l.
*Mention Thee Wedding Warehouse at time of booking/deposit and receive a free gift with your travel documents!*

Michelle and Jim's Wedding

Congratulations to Michelle and Jim. The event was fabulous. The Sanctuary was such a beautiful venue it is hard to even put into words. We had an awesome team:

Thee Wedding Warehouse

Curtis Whipple

Ventola Photography

Daniel Wagner Film Productions

Julia Baker - Cake

Michelle was a stunning bride. Julia Baker did favor boxes filled with chocolates for each guest. Watch for more pictures to come on Ventola Photography's blog.

Need help with your wedding.. make an appointment today (623) 536.0995. Let us help you make your memories bloom.

Praise from Michelle

..... You ladies......I LOVE YOU! You made our wedding day completely special, beautiful and carefree. We had so much fun! You guys were great! I'll see you all soon! Please say 'aloha' to Jacque and Stacy!!

Thee Bridal Show

JUNE 27

9 am to 3 pm

Estrella Vista Reception Center1471 N Eliseo Felix Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 85323
Join the valley's best vendors at Estella Vista Reception Center. There will be a honeymoon giveaway, a wedding fashion show, wonderful food creations and cake tastings all day, entertainment, something special for the grooms and 99 dresses for $99! Cost: $5/per person at the door, but 2 for 1 admissions for early bird attendees! RSVP for this event to info@theeweddingwarehouse.com to be entered into the Honeymoon Giveaway!

Also, at Thee Bridal Show, register for the "9 Brides, 9 grooms, & 1 White Wedding" giveaway! Registration is 9 dollars, only 50 entries will be accepted. Registration opens June 28th at Thee Bridal Show and will be from 9 am to 3 pm.
To win, one person from each couple must get the best score of 9 Putts! Putting Contest will take place on July 18th at 2PM atThe Raven Golf Club at Verrado. Remember only 50 people can putt! Be the first ones to register to guarantee your place on the putting green.
9 Winners of Putting Contest will share a spot under the stars in this unique and special group wedding on 9.9.09 at 9PM atThe Raven Golf Club at Verrado. Champagne reception to follow ceremony. Couples and guests will dance the night away with Hors D’oeuvres and cake, and during the reception the newlyweds will have a chance to putt for $25,000 towards a dream honeymoon! Winners may invite 9 special couples to share this once in a lifetime night with.
Wedding and reception services being provided by the following vendors:
Venue - The Raven Golf Club at Verrado
Ceremony Officiant – Reverend Giovanni
Bridal Bouquets and Boutonnieres – Thee Wedding Warehouse home of EnDearing floral Design
Photography – Kym Ventola (1 hour engagement session, CD of images from wedding)
Entertainment – DJ – Curtis Whipple
Invitations – Thee Wedding Warehouse home of EnDearing floral Design
Cake – Custom Cakes By Elizabeth
Hors D’oeuvres – All About Catering, Co.
Thee Wedding Fairy… to take care of all the details!!!

Zapien-Romero wedding from September 27, 2009

Fresh Look Images just sent over a slide show they made for Zapien-Romero wedding from September 27, 2009. Click here to view. Fresh Look Images does a amazing job. They always shoot with two photographers. One photographer focuses on traditional pictures and one focuses on photojournalism. We enjoyed doing the flowers and working with Roseann and her family.

WindStar Gardens

WindStar Gardens

Join us for our Thursday night Summer Concert Series Thursdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

$9 per person/per concert Light meal available for additional $6.50 with pre-purchased ticket Served from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (see menu’s below)
Call for tickets and to reserve your seat for dinner - 623-412-3030
June 4th - Bridget Maynes & Auggie Mendoza
Standards, Classics and favorites done right!
Menu: BBQ Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Chips, Cookie
June 11th - Skunk Creek Jazz Band
You know them from the Sun City Stomperz and Desert City Six
Menu: Lasagna, Salad, Rolls/butter, Ice cream
June 25th - The Steele Sound
Three piece steel drum ensemble delivering quality Caribbean style music
Menu: Chicken or Beef Burrito, Rice, Beans, Tortilla Chips

Presented by Jean Bayus Music Entertainment

A Photographer, Kym Ventola, gets top honors.

A Photographer, Kym Ventola, gets top honors.

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He popped the question, and you said yes! After you've bragged to your single friends, shared the good news with your family, and purchased a stack of bridal magazines, it's time to start planning your wedding! This means hiring the best wedding photographer for you.

5 of the Best Wedding Photographers in Phoenix, Arizona
Neighborhood: All Phoenix, AZ 85026United States of America

Phoenix has numerous fantastic photographers that would be happy to capture your memories on the special day. Here are some of the best wedding photographers in Phoenix.Phoenix Wedding Photographer #1: Harrison HurwitzOne of Phoenix's most talented photographers is Harrison Hurwitz. He has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. He works along side his wife, who designs the cover of many of their clients wedding albums. Their motto is "Photography is as unique as you." He states, "It is each of our couple's particular story that fascinates and energizes us. Meeting and exceeding their expectations is what keeps us going." If you browse through his online portfolio, you will notice he truly provides a creative touch to his work. You can reach him at (602) 971-7978.Phoenix Wedding Photographer #2: Moments Found PhotographyAnother exceptional wedding photographer serving Phoenix is Alan from Moments Found photographer. He has been photographing weddings for over ten years and would be thrilled to do yours. If you visit his website, be sure to check out the "raves" section where you will find reviews from very happy customers. He also has youtube videos (linked from his website) to show you his album styles are more. He can be reached at (602) 320-7131.Phoenix Wedding Photographer

#3: Ventola Photography Another one of Phoenix's finest photographers is Kym Ventola of Ventola photography. She states, "I try to balance my sense of humor with my serious passion for getting the perfect image." She likes to focus on capturing real life and people at their raw selves, she states to forget about saying "say cheese!" Visit her website to browse some of her work. Her phone number is (623) 399-8760.

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