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Why is it that couples so oftern arrange everything they need in the way of venues, florists, photographers, caterers, DJs, etc. early on but neglect to hire wedding ceremony musicians until the last push? By that time musicians, especially harpists are often booked, and often for something other than weddings. Music has more to do with the ambience of the wedding than just about any other aspect of it. As a harpist I've had many couples tell me that the music "made the wedding", "set the whole mood" "was so romantic" etc. and is commonly the thing remembered by their guests long after they've forgotten the color of the flowers and what they ate at the reception. So why is that part of the ceremony so often left out or ignored until the last minute? Brides call me a month before the wedding and sound really disappointed to find out I've been booked for five months for that date. I feel especially sad when I've already booked a business event or private party and have to turn down a bride because I know how special this day is to her. Planners do you put musicians on a par with other professionals or are you mentioning them as an aside way down the list after everything else has been arranged? Couples do your wedding planners neglect to mention ceremony musicians early on or are you not taking their advice seriously? I am truly puzzled.....
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Apr 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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nancy
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landmarkevents2010
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Posted on: Apr 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Hello Nancy, I greatly agree with your post, the problem may also be in the plans of hiring a wedding planner who is able to look at the overall picture and plan with complete detail. Like your service, most brides (or couples) overlook wedding planners as well. In some cases they don't see the benefit of using a planner and often assume hiring a wedding planner is expensive, or even feel that they don't have much control if they hire one. All of which are the contrary. Like what we have told many of our clients and prospective clients, they are walking down the aisle only once in their lifetime whereas we have walked down the aisle many times over…we plan with every detail in mind, including ceremony music.
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joyofvideo
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Posted on: Apr 27, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Nancy, I think it may be a matter of so many decisions and just so much money budgeted.We have had brides realize the week before their wedding that they "forgot" to hire their videographer. Professional videography captures all those "little" details that the brides have spent so much time and money on so that they can enjoy and share with their friends that beautiful day forever.They can even show the video to their children when they are so blessed.
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djladyj
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Posted on: Apr 29, 2010 at 2:33 PM
I do wedding ceremony and receptions. I have a ceremony planner and reception planner on my website. www.ladyjmusic.com
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AHEntertainment
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Posted on: Apr 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Although I am not a planner, I think I share some of your concerns. A wedding is often judged by its entertainment. And, as you pointed out, the entertainment begins before the guests arrive, through their arrival, and throughout their stay.
Sad to say, entertainment is often less than 5% of a couple's wedding budget. There is a certain belief that quality entertainment is easy to secure, and all entertainment is the same. I know we're a cut above many DJ's in our area, but there are quite a few brides and grooms who quite frankly don't care. They just want someone to push some buttons and make music happen.
The underlying root, in my opinion, is that couples nowadays often have more limited budgets, less parental involvement, and shorter engagements. All of this leads to limited funds and shortsightedness, unless they end up going with an experienced planner who can guide them and give them a reality check.
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