Archive for May 2017
DJ integrity is everything
Do you like the owner of the DJ company you’re considering for your wedding? If not, move on. DJ integrity is paramount to a successful wedding. The first vibe you pick up from a company is often telling. Trust your instincts. Don’t look back. Wedding celebrations are special. And entertainment makes the event. If there…
Read MoreThis great American meatloaf recipe is astonishing!
The ‘great American meatloaf’ just got even greater. Want to start your new marriage with a bang? Then add this recipe to your mealtime repertoire. Okay, okay, I know meatloaf is considered to be too ‘lowbrow’ for many delicate palates. But in your heart of hearts, you know you love it, even if you won’t…
Read MoreCelebrity marriage advice. Beware!
Celebrity marriages don’t always work out so well. So celebrity marriage advice is always a little suspect. But it can be so much fun! For us ‘little people,’ there are still some nuggets of wisdom worth considering from these larger than life figures. Or at the very least, we’ll get a good laugh. The notorious…
Read MoreHow to know if you’re in love
That’s a great quote from the timeless Dr. Seuss. The same sentiment is at work when you hire Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia’s finest wedding DJs: DJs Delights. With us, your wedding reception will exceed your dreams. You won’t want your celebration to end, because it will be so much more than you ever dreamed…
Read MoreAlcohol or no alcohol?
It got ugly fast. You will quickly understand why you need alcohol wedding guidelines at your wedding. Uncle Charlie liked his liquor. And it flowed at his niece’s wedding reception. Charlie felt as if he had entered the land of milk and honey. (That’s a biblical metaphor for what our culture would call a ‘land of…
Read MoreBands vs. DJs
Okay … you’re planning your Maryland or Washington D.C. wedding reception, and you are a bride on a budget. As we’ve written in a previous blogpost [“How much to spend on wedding entertainment”], entertainment makes the event. The question is, what type of entertainment is right for you? Every event needs music. DJ entertainment and bands…
Read MoreThe definitive guide to babies at weddings
Get ready for controversy: babies at weddings. Your friendships are about to be tested. If you’re prepared, you can minimize the damage. I refer, of course, to that timeless issue of whether or not to let your friends bring their babies to your Maryland or Virginia wedding. You face two scenarios when it comes to babies…
Read MoreHow much interaction do you want?
What single factor will determine the success of your wedding? Packed dance floors. If you’re like the typical bridal couple, success is defined by the dance floor. If it is empty, the wedding is considered a failure. If it is packed, it is considered a success. If it is packed all night long, well, that…
Read MoreUgly, ugly bridesmaid dresses in movies and TV
How many women groan when asked to be a bridesmaid? Their minds go something like this: “I know she’s going to make me wear an ugly bridesmaid dress that costs me a fortune. How can I possibly get out of this? Please, God, do something! I need help!” In order to counter the stigma associated…
Read MoreTop Ten Classic Songs for Your First Dance
Two singular moments define your wedding day: your vows and your first dance. Here’s our top ten songs for your first dance. Your first dance is a magical moment in your life. You’ll never forget it. The song you select for us to play should be personal, meaningful, and nice and slow. Song lyrics are…
Read MoreIncredible Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe builds strong marriages!
You’re engaged. Do you want to build a joyous, strong marriage that is the envy of your friends? Then learn how to bake the best chocolate chip cookie in the world for your wife with this incredible chocolate chip cookie recipe! What woman doesn’t love chocolate? And a man who cooks for his wife is…
Read More“Love is patient.” Really?!
St. Paul’s much-quoted scripture passage is timeless: “Love is patient, love is kind…” On the other hand, if you ever saw the classic 1989 date flick, “When Harry Met Sally,” Harry (Billy Crystal) isn’t so patient, as expressed in the meme above. Can you blame him? Love IS wonderful. So is marriage. The couples we work with…
Read MoreHow much to spend on wedding entertainment
Memorize this: no price is a good price IF you aren’t happy with your reception. Price is meaningless. Dreams are everything when it comes to your wedding. If you cut corners on your wedding entertainment budget, you may pay a very big price. Okay, now let’s deal with reality. I’m guessing you’re like most of…
Read MoreRead this only if you’re terrified of your first dance
Do you have two left feet? Here’s some sensible first dance advice for Maryland and Virginia brides. Does the thought of getting up in front of the world and dancing your first dance as man and wife terrify you? Here’s some first dance advice that will relieve your worries. You’re not alone, you know. Millions of…
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