GNYS Entertainment

 

This week we wanted to share a little love to one of the most awesometastic entertainers around, Jarad of GNYS "Genius" Entertainment

It really isn't a party 'til this guy gets started. Gnys Entertainment is the most professional DJ we have ever worked with, with the perfect mix of fun, and has a way of getting everyone off their feet to dance, have fun, and walk away saying that was the 'funnest wedding ever' and they will say funnest!

If you are in Gainesville, Ocala or anywhere in Central Florida and are looking for a DJ, you MUST call Gnys Entertainment!

And I don't say that about just anyone...

(Oh and don't forget to ask about their dancing classes, make your first dance incredible and memorable)

Song List

This week Maggie and Emily were working on some new songs for brides, basically taking some of the tired old songs that we have heard countless gazillions of times, and giving the play list a bit of a refresher!

There is a fine line between classic wedding songs and those that are overplayed. On that note, we decided to give you some suggestions to refresh your playlist.

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Photo: Powers Photography

Vendor Contracts - Part 3

Bands and DJ's can make or break the party, so don't just believe what you hear - make sure your band or DJ contract includes everything listed below.

And if you are in the industry this book is fantastic! It's written by my friend Peter Merry and you are looking for fun ways to change up your timeline but still keep things running smoothly - or you are a bride and looking for ways to personalize your reception, he's the guy - he has some amazingly fun ideas! Check it out!

Name and contact information for your client and the vendor

• Your wedding date, address of location, and exact arrival time


• Whether the bandleader/DJ will also serve as emcee


• The number of hours the band/DJ will work
  
• Any equipment you or the site needs to supply: chairs, tables, music stands, amplifiers
• Equipment the band/DJ will supply
• Songs you have specifically requested as must-plays (or date by which you need to supply list)


• Any songs you definitely don’t want played
  
• What the musicians/DJ will wear
• Any agreement for you to supply CD’s/sheet music
  


• Total Price
  


• Overtime rate, should your reception run long
  
• Deposit amount
• Deposit amount due
  


• Balance due date
  


• Cancellation and refund policy
  


• Bandleader or DJ’s signature

Of course, the actual contracts are important, you'll also learn ALOT of what you need or want to know from other vendors as well and through the grapevine (although don't believe everything you hear) it's good to know what other people are thinking. Small communities or big cities, the wedding/event world is a place all it's own.

More Wine Fun!

Don't whine about the wine posts! Another fantastical decanter from IWA - this is from their flock, I mean collection of ducks! Fantastic isn't it!



And for your Grand Cru friends here are some fun playing cards. These would make great gifts for your groomsmen or bridesmaids that enjoy a good Grand Cru!
And some unique wine charms. How fun as a house warming gift or a stock the bar present!




All great gifts all on sale right now at IWA!

Funny Because It's True!

We all want to save a buck or two, but all to often saving money by hiring friends or doing things yourself can lead to an outcome you weren't expecting (most of the time not a good outcome). Especially if you have a friend helping with the cake or the flowers beware that this adds another level of stress to the wedding for. Whenever possible hire professionals for the wedding and if Aunt Kay really wants to help, have her help with the rehearsal - it's not that we don't love Aunt Kay - it's just that the stress it will cause you, and frankly her, can be too much to handle - it may not seem like it now, but I promise it's a stressor.


These cartoons - I found at Grooms Online - it reminds me of when I told my parents that I was getting married, my father said "So Kentucky Fried Chicken and a keg, sound good!"

Fun!

This is the final installment of our 5 F's series, and it sure has been fun! (no pun intended)


Fun for a wedding reception would account for the band or DJ, this can also include any live music you have for a ceremony as well. Personalizing the ceremony is always a treat for your guest, don't you think? I mean when the bride and groom have kissed and they are announced as husband and wife, and then they are about to walk down the aisle and you are ready for "Dumm-dumm-da-dumm-dumm-dumm-dum-da-da-da-da-dummmmmm" and instead you hear "Let's Celebrate" or your favorite Beatles song, or "The Gator, Orange and Blue" Song, it's fantastic and it gets your guests ready for the fun'ness that is about to happen. The Reception.


Wedding Bands (I don't mean the ones you wear) have come along way! And so have disc jockey's - Bands are no longer cheesy, have songs that all sound the same- things can be completely customized to what you need and how you want it. For instance I just had a duo learn "The Feather Song" from Forrest Gump for a client - and it brought tears to the eyes of everyone there! Thanks Gosia and Ali! It was really beautiful - and the next moment they can play "We are Family" - make sure that the band you are working with sends you a DVD, this way you can not only see them in action but how they work with the crowd too.


DJ's have also gone from campy to classy! There used to be a lot of DJ's that would sing to the music and make themselves the center of attention - (I am sure there are still a few of them out there) but beware, ask lots of questions! Get references from vendors especially, we work with these companies week-in and week-out, so feel free to ask around. I find companies like Solutions Entertainment and Storybook Events work very hard to make sure that the guests have a great time - and the bride and groom are the center of attention.


Check out my friend Peter Merry's new book, it totally rocks it's called The Best Wedding Reception Ever, it has some great ideas for a fun and totally unique wedding reception.

Check out these images of Robin's wedding, photographed by Damon Tucci, the band was Derek & The Slammers - everyone is totally having Fun!!!