How to Hire a Great Wedding Photographer

June 29, 2009

wedding-photographerYour wedding day only happens once, which means you only have one chance to capture photos of your special day.

If you want beautiful photos to remember your wedding by, you better make sure to hire a talented wedding photographer.

Saving money is always a good thing, but hiring a cheap or amateur wedding photographer could mean that you end up with bad or botched wedding photos.

If you want great wedding photos, you need a skilled, experienced professional who knows what they are doing.

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Wedding Reception: DJ vs. Live Band

June 22, 2009

wedding-couple-dancingSo you’re planning your wedding reception and you need to figure out the entertainment.

What’s the better choice—a DJ, or a wedding band? Great entertainment is the key to any successful event, and deciding who to hire for your wedding reception is an important task.

Here are some things you’ll want to think about when deciding whether a wedding band or a DJ is a better fit for your event.

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To DJ or not to DJ: Why an “iPod Wedding is a Bad Idea

April 16, 2009

dj-turntableIn this economy, why spend money to hire a professional DJ when you can do-it-yourself with a portable music player?

Seems tempting, but before you decide to forego hiring a DJ for your wedding, beware—an “iPod wedding” can be a lot more costly than you may think.

A professional DJ brings a lot more to your event than just music—they get the party started and know how to work the crowd.

They know how to play music that will be fun and appeal to a crowd consisting of everyone from small children to grandparents and everyone in between.

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