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Honoring A Loved One At Your Wedding

September 3, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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If a parent, grandparent, sibling, or close relative has passed away, there are a lot of wonderful ways to honor their memory at your wedding or reception. Here are some suggestions of ways to pay tribute to someone you have loved and lost: 1. Photo Table: Set up a special table at the wedding ceremony and/or reception filled with framed photos of your late loved one. Cover it with flowers or candles for an elegant, respectful display. 2. Candle Lighting: Make your late loved one a part of the wedding ceremony by lighting a candle in their honor. This can be done by another family member … [Read more...]

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Customer Feedback

September 3, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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Event Date: Saturday, August 07, 2010 Event Location: Fox Valley Event Type: Wedding Event Staff: David Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Superior Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Superior Quality of Customer Service at Event: Superior Overall Customer Service: Superior Friendliness of Your DJ: Superior Promptness of Your DJ: Superior Professionalism of Your DJ: Superior Appearance of DJ: Superior Sound Quality: Superior Overall Volume Levels: Good Music Selection: Superior Incorporation of Your Requests: Superior Lighting Effects: Superior Equipment Appearance: … [Read more...]

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What matters most? DJ Service or DJ Equipment?

September 2, 2010 By Music By Design 1 Comment
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While working at a Bridal Expo recently, I was surprised to have a bride ask me a series of questions about the equipment we used.  “What type of speakers do you use?” She inquired.  “We use top of the line, JBL powered speakers,” I said.  “What type of software do you use?” She continued.  “We use PCDJ v5.3, it is extremely stable and we have been fully digital since 1999,” I answered.  At this point, I began to think she was either very familiar with audio equipment, or she had been influenced in some way.  The latter came to be true. What had happened was one of the … [Read more...]

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Set the Mood With Lighting

September 1, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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Lighting might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you start planning your wedding, but lighting can go a long way in creating a certain mood, atmosphere, or vibe at your wedding. Believe it or not, lighting can make or break the feel of your wedding and reception so be sure to give it some thought. If you have room in the wedding budget, you can actually hiring a lighting expert to design the lighting for the wedding and reception. Often, wedding planners or coordinators have a background in this so be sure to ask yours. Additionally, Music By Design offers multiple lighting options … [Read more...]

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Is He The One?

August 31, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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You’ve dated, fallen in love, and accepted his proposal, but now you find yourself second-guessing the decision. How do you know he’s The One? It’s an age-old question that women have struggled with since the dawn of time. Well maybe every woman except for Eve. Adam was pretty much her only option. Some girls have all the luck! If you’re having second thoughts about marrying him, don’t beat yourself up about it. You’re about to make one of—if not the—biggest decisions of your life. Getting married is definitely something you shouldn’t take lightly and if there are any doubts, … [Read more...]

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Smartphone Apps For Weddings

August 30, 2010 By Music By Design 1 Comment
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Gone are the days of relying on the primitive method of pens and papers to keep track of your wedding plans and inspiration. Nowadays you need to look no further than your Smartphone for a slew of helpful, wedding-related apps to make your planning go a lot more smoothly. Here is a list of Smartphone apps for your big day: iWedding: Organize your entire wedding and reception with this comprehensive iPhone app. Keep a running To-Do list, track your budget, administrate your guest list and RSVPs, and collect wedding inspiration. Wedding911: This iPhone app, provided by The Knot, helps … [Read more...]

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Trash The Dress

August 26, 2010 By Music By Design 1 Comment
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Looking for a way to put your wedding stress and anxiety behind you now that the big day is over? Photographer John Michael Cooper has an unlikely remedy: trash your wedding dress. The modern photographer created a concept that’s become a nationwide trend and is stirring up a bit of controversy. John Michael Cooper’s “trash the dress” idea is exactly what it sounds like. Sometime after the wedding day is over, brides meet up with their photographer or videographer for an edgy, symbolic, or disturbing film session where they literally destroy their wedding gown. Many brides who participate … [Read more...]

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Great Video Edit

August 25, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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We just love this edit from R.E.M. Video & Photo. It is a very creative way to show case the personalities of the groomsmen. Reservoir Dogs from Robert Mazur on Vimeo. … [Read more...]

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Keeping the Peace

August 25, 2010 By Music By Design Leave a Comment
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There’s something about an engagement ring that serves as a beacon to people just dying to fill your ear with unsolicited advice. From the moment he pops the question and you accept, everyone is dying to offer their two cents on the wedding preparations and it can get more than a little annoying. Here are a few tips for keeping the peace with parents, siblings, in-laws, & relatives: Trust Their Motives: We understand how frustrating and annoying it can be when everyone and their mother is offering suggestions on your wedding day, but realize that it’s coming from a good place.  Regardless … [Read more...]

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Wedding Registry Made Easy

August 23, 2010 By Music By Design 1 Comment
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4 Tips To Make Your Wedding Registry Easy So you found the man/woman of your dreams. You’ve got the ring, the date set, the venues picked, your vendors in line… now it’s just a matter of getting the minor details ironed out to make your special day truly perfect and unique. One aspect of wedding planning that can be a surprising source of tension between couples is the wedding registry. After all, you are picking out the things you will have for your first several years of your marriage, possibly longer. Sounds simple enough, until you get in the stores and realize there are … [Read more...]

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