Not long after the excitement of the proposal takes place the sobering question of reality sinks in – “how much does a wedding cost”? (read more…)

The real cost of a wedding is always based on the desired services and anticipated guest count.

Being frugal doesn’t mean you have to be cheap. It simply means that your budget and priorities need to compliment each other to offer you and your guests a party that can be enjoyed.

Adopt a “less is more” philosophy! Rather than hiring 20 things that fail, hire 10 things that really stand out. Many Brides and Grooms get lost in a wedding that is cluttered. Take time, enjoy your guests and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Two simple ways to enjoy your special day and control the costs of your wedding is to:

1: maintain control over your guest list.
2: focus on quality and experience, rather than the lowest price and inferior quality.

How To Properly Build Your Guest list:

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1st: Family

2nd: Friends

3rd: Co-Workers

4th: Acquaintances (if budget and space allows)

Use this simple and handy wedding checklist budget calculator to reference wedding costs and stay on top and in control of your wedding budget.

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Recognizing and Honoring The Best DJ Business in the Upper-Midwest.

Did You Really Earn Your “Best of Title” or “Award”?

Hint: Most “Best of Title” or “Awards” are scams used to embellish the value of inferior products or services. Also included in these scams can be popularity polls sponsored by local media where unknown entities solicit friends to vote early and often to receive awards they’ve not earned through years of experience.

DJ’s that promote their “Best of Awards” as the main reason to hire their DJ service are indirectly telling you how poor their performance really is. It’s far easier to show off a “paid for award” than to invest time into continuing education to improve your craft and performance.

Truly competent and accomplished DJ performers will lead with their experience and offer examples of how it can benefit you!

The Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, SD summed up dubious awards the best.

“These kinds of awards lend doubt to the legitimate ones,” she said.
“I just feel bad that there are people out there who do this, that, then cause that distrust.”

According to the Better Business Bureau “Vanity Awards” is one area among others to exercise caution.

Specifically mentioned Scam Awards are:

US Local Business Association

Who’s Who

Here is a list of other resources denoting the false claims inferred by “Vanity Awards”.

BBB
Daily Finance
Entrepreneur
FM Chamber
Iowa BBB
My West Texas
Publishers Weekly
Rapid City Journal
Responsible Marketing – Vanity Scams
Responsible Marketing – Awards for Sale
Scam.Com
Tuscon Citizen

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