Bridal Shows and Music Lists

Bridal Shows

There was a time, and it did not seem long ago, that bridal shows were as traditional as the first day of school or new leaves on the trees, meaning they always happened about the same time every year, which was usually just weeks after the holidays. Now you never know when they'll pop up. We just recently did two shows a couple of weeks ago and have another couple coming up on our schedule. It's a great one stop shop for the couples, but as a vendor, it gets tougher to choose between which ones to do and which ones to pass on.

There's at least three that I know of next month, the Kennedy Mall affair on October 15th and then two in one day, Sunday, October 23rd. One will be held at the Diamond Jo and the other on the American Lady River Boat. We've opted for the event on the boat, just something about taking a leisurely stroll down the Mississippi while talking wedding - with the fall color change in full bloom as a backdrop - that sounds so relaxing. I hope to see many of you there.

Music Lists

I was recently asked if I had one set of music that I played for all of my weddings. Good question! The answer though is no, I like to get some type of list from each bride and groom so I can hone in on exactly what the bride and groom are looking for on their wedding day - however -when making those lists it might be wise to remember what you personally like to listen to, and what I can get people to dance to, may be two different things.

Think about it, your favorite restaurant may be Taiko but would you have them cater your wedding reception? If you did you may have many of your guests in your buffet line say "What - I don't like any of this?"

Music is the same way. I strive to be unique and when someone comes to me and requests the YMCA and thinks they've just let me in on a big secret because it will pack the dance floor I cringe a bit before pushing 'play,' but I also know that those lists featuring someones favorite but obscure alternative band will get the same reaction as that japenese food. It really comes down to what is important to you - getting most of your guests to have a good time or hearing your favorite songs?

Until Next time

~ Mike ~