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Real Weddings: Claire & John

Anda Marie Photography Claire and John’s wedding in October was inspiring in more ways than one! Not only was it beautiful and creative, but they also went out of their way to include their community and friends.  Every person at the reception felt special and loved!  ’62 ThunderbirdAnda Marie Photography Motif Painting by Debbie SiskoAnda Marie […]

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Hokey Cha-Chicken Slide: Dance Party Music!

There are few things more controversial in the world of wedding receptions than the Chicken Dance and the Macarena! Other examples include the YMCA, Hokey Pokey, Cha-Cha Slide, Electric Slide, and Limbo Rock! (Click the links to see some videos!)Here’s one opinion: from  Wedding Receptions – The Do Not Play List by Nina Callaway, “Sure, DJs love these […]

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Wedding Entertainment 101

Photo provided courtesy of Angelic Angles I wanted to write a quick “Wedding Entertainment 101” article. Unfortunately, even a “simple” list of entertainment options quickly became waaay too unwieldy for a little introduction article. After several attempts I realized that this sort of “intro has been done by others. Why reinvent the wheel? What I […]

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Repost: Offbeat Bride | The dowry tradition and how it relates to today’s bride

If you’re wondering about financing your wedding, check out this lively debate over at Offbeat Bride, and be sure to read the comments!  The focus is on whether or not the brides parents should pay for the wedding, and all that it implies.. Offbeat Bride | The dowry tradition and how it relates to today’s brideBefore […]

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Green Spotlight: Paolo Verde Consulting Services

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Paul Abramson “Green Paul” of Paolo Verde Consulting Services at a Dane Buy Local event.  Paul has a passion for working with event planners to reduce the waste footprint of their event!  He offers solutions for people who care enough to “walk the sustainability talk” every day.  He’s written this article on […]