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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Grand Entrance Introductions can be customized to fit your tastes and style.

This is not only a courtesy to your guests, it is the first impression and statement that your reception has officially begun.

Imagine how you, as the Bride and Groom, want to be presented to your guests by your DJ or Emcee when you arrive at the reception along with your wedding party.

Whether you choose formal or informal, your options can be as varied as your imagination.

Options:

* First Name Introductions
* First and Last Name Introductions
* Introductions and Relationship
* Personal Bio’s
* Customized Music for Group
* Customized Music for Each Couple
* Spotlight Entrance
* Lighted Runway

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Be sure and check to see if your DJ and DATE is available.

Is My Date Available?

HINT: Event Dates are Perishable! They cannot be re-used and are only available until they are booked.

Most Event Planners that are looking for the same date availability as your event date will be looking around the same time you are.

There are several stages that people go through when planning an event before they can decide on a date. The first and foremost detail is to check party event date availability.

This can be a difficult task to undertake due to the number of phone calls and emails that need to be made in order to date check and gather the vital event information you need to make a well informed decision. Keep in mind, it can be frustrating to lose an available date from the DJ calendar you are considering to another party planner that makes a commitment and secures their event before you make your entertainment choice.

Although many DJs have begun to use a DJ availability calendar online date checker to allow potential customers to check date availability. The date & availability checker must be actively maintained to ensure that your event date is accurately reflected.

BE CAUTIOUS about entering information into every date availability checker you run across. Most availability checkers allow you to enter a date into a date checker, which brings you to another screen that requests more sales information, which may bring you to another screen in an attempt to gather information that the company may use to avoid you or potentially pester you with email promotions…or worse, sell your information to a third party.

There are only 3 basic pieces of information necessary to check availability:

Name
Email
Phone (optional)

Engaged couples simply want to know “is my wedding date available or not available”? If so, “what does your experience offer me”, “is my DJ available” and “how do I book this date”?

Whether you need to check wedding dates, check prom dates, check school dance dates, check holiday party dates or check corporate event dates…an online bookings calendar can offer you the insight you need to move forward with your event planning.

Here is the most simply way to check your date:

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