Happy Anniversary Jodi + Mike

Happy Anniversary to
Jodi and Mike Freeman
June 22, 2008

Jodi and Mike had the challenge of blending two families.

The picture tells the story of the new family!

Jodi's son was shy about dancing with her. So, we did not plan a formal dance. However, the photographer (Julie) did a great job of catching him off guard to get a picture that Jodi can cherish forever!

Vendors
Rex Bradford Jones Catering
Julie Mallett Photography (Currently residing in Henderson, NC)
Gene Vestal of Special Notes
All Occasion Party Rental

Wishing you and your family a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Blaine + JP

Happy Anniversary
Blaine and John Mashburn
May 24, 2009

One special treat was a father-daughter dance by Blaine and her dad (Kim).

Their song was interrupted by a remix of multiple dances.

As each song came on Blaine and Kim were compelled to do the dance!

From the twist and thriller to the Macarena and YMCA. It was hilarious and a great surprise to guests!

Blaine and John left in a Red Rolls Royce. The car was actually purchased from Celine Dion and now is available as a rental.

Vendors

Simply Southern Catering
Charis Photography
Lisa Foster Design
Dillon Davis of Special Notes

Wishing you a happy anniversary and a Happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Allison + Jesse

Happy Anniversary
Allison and Jesse
Hedrick
April 26, 2009

Allison and Jesse were married at Bleak House. The house boasts a 90' arbor that is draped with purple wisteria in April! What beautiful bride!

Allison was able to sneak into the tower for a few photos. The tower was used in the civil war as a post for snipers.

The purple decor perfectly matched the blooming periwinkle and wisteria! Allison just liked the colors, it was not planned to match what was blooming in the gardens!

Vendors

Rex Bradford Jones
Lisa Foster Design
Tom Nancy Photography
Dogwood Strings from Special Notes
Ogle Entertainment from Special Notes
All Occasion Party Rental

Favors: Ferrero Rocher chocolates in a box- yummy!

Happy second anniversary!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Jenna + Ben

Happy Anniversary
Jenna and Ben McCue
October 26, 2008

Jenna saw her flowers for the first time! She loved them!

Jenna and Ben decided to do a sand ceremony. The sand ceremony is used in place of the unity candle. As the couple pours the sand into a container, the grains are mixed and can never be separated. Be sure to pick a container that is timeless and matches your decor.

Lanterns with berries and nuts decorated each table.

The guys have a tradition of singing “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” when their friends get married. I'm not sure how many times they’ve performed it, but the harmonies were spot on!

Favors of caramel apples were given to guests- yummy!

Vendors

Calhoun’s Catering
Rosewood Photography
Lisa Foster Design
A Special Notes DJ
All Occasion Party Rentals
Ryan’s Wedding Videography

Have a wonderful Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Davina + Kevin

Happy Anniversary
Davina and Kevin Blazer
October 5, 2007

The flower girl and ring bearer held hands as they went down the aisle!

The centerpieces were Davina’s vision! She used river rock, moss, and gold fish to give a natural look.
Davina even grew her own topiaries for the wedding!

Vendors
Rex Bradford Jones
Waldorf Photography
Samuel Franklin Floral
Ogle Entertainment of Special Notes


Have a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Selecting your Wedding Entertainment

How do you choose between a trio or quartet? Is a DJ more your style?

A trio or quartet will be more expensive than a single string (harp or violin). But a trio or quartet will give more options and a fuller sound. Visit Lake Terrace Trio (Above) for music samples and pricing!

Take note that some string instruments will not play when the temperature is less than 60 degrees or over 90 degrees. So, consider your ceremony location and the time of year.

Pricing for bands are much more expensive than a DJ, because you have to pay several band members verses one DJ. Also, the set up is less complicated. Local prices do not vary too much. Be skeptical of someone willing to work for a lot less than others. You often get what you pay for when it comes to DJs. We love Knox Vegas DJs (Above)!







Here's a checklist for selecting a Disc Jockey for your wedding.
Are they willing to make introductions and announcements?
Will they work the microphone so that the announcements are not too loud or muffled?
Do they blend songs rather than cutting them off in the middle?
They should control the volume, so that it doesn’t vary too much up and down.
Are they good at reading the crowd? They should know the songs that fill the dance floor and avoid songs that clear it out!
A professional will talk to you in advance to learn your style and song selections. You should also take time to learn their style. Ask how much they interact with the crowd and their theory on the DJ’s role. Be sure it matches your vision for your day!

We love Knox Vegas DJs, Gary Loe Productions, and Jim Ogle of Speical Notes. They are all true professionals and meet all of our criteria and then some!

Get Down and have fun!
Planner Girl:)