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Wedding Stories: My Luke Skywalker moment

It was one of the most delightful weddings I had the pleasure of being part of. The story was that Kristian was from the Big City up north; the bride, Leah, a small town girl from Iowa. They ended up at the same college together – but it was not there where they actually met. It was instead on a study abroad trip in England where they first crossed paths, and sparks flew immediately.

And now it was wedding day. The toasts after dinner were heartwarming. The father of the groom explained how HE was smitten with Leah after he had first met her. “But it took HIM (the groom) five years to get around to proposing!” he said. “I was thinking, ’C’mon man, what are you waiting for??’”

The toasts concluded when Kristian got up to say a few word of thanks to everyone for being there. He began by saying “Anyone here who knows me knows I’m a Star Wars fan,” which brought some chuckles to the room, “and Luke Skywalker once said ...” – and I wish I could remember the quote that he used, but he concluded by saying, “Well this is MY Luke Skywalker moment.”

It was so profound. It stuck to us like a Velcro ball on wool.

Kristian then went on to talk of Leah’s father, who unfortunately had passed away just some months before the wedding. He told funny stories - and some quirky rules - that his would-be father-in-law had (“Seven minutes in the shower!”), and he concluded by again thanking everyone for being there and he hoped to see everyone on the dance floor.

With that I let the guests know that the dessert bar was now open……. And I launched into the theme from Star Wars to enhance the moment!

These are the moments  that make a wedding day, the moments that will be remembered.

I can help create those moments – and I can help enhance them with music. What do you want your moments to be?

Until next time,
~ Michael ~

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(NewsUSA) – It’s one of the toughest decisions for any bride and groom — and, no, we don’t mean where to seat feuding relatives at the wedding reception.We’re talking wedding bands, symbols of eternal love, and the most important pieces of jewelry a man and woman will ever own.In the search for the perfect wedding bands, many couples turn to platinum to ensure they are getting the best value for their money. With a bevy of styles and a range of prices — a platinum band can be purchased starting at $1,000 — it’s easy to find a ring that best suits the bride’s personality."No ma

tter what ‘type’ you are," says style expert Michael O’Connor, "you’re guaranteed of getting the best possible ring for the price because platinum, being naturally white, will not fade or change color, lasting over a lifetime of wear."What’s your ring type? Read on:* Down-to-Earth. This no-nonsense bride has been planning her wedding for years — with the stacks of bridal magazines to prove it — and knows exactly what she wants.Ring type: Instead of anything too delicate or dainty, look for a heavier, more solid design. A simple platinum band or one with a bezel set diamond ensures a timeless look.* Adventurous. She’s a risk-taker who’s feeling so daring about her nuptials that she may even have considered eloping. (Well, at least a destination wedding.)Ring type: A dynamic personality requires a stand-out ring, so go for a platinum band set with colored stones or intricate engraving.* Social butterfly. This people-pleaser loves to entertain and wants to ensure that her wedding day is special for every single guest.Ring type: A small, discreet gemstone, like a single solitaire, displayed in a flush cut on a platinum band will provide just the right adornment.* Quirky. This bride is looking for ways to inject her and her partner’s personalities into every aspect of the wedding day, whether through DIY details or a choreographed first dance.Ring type: A platinum tension setting with an unconventional gemstone creates a unique look.Lastly, wedding bands are important symbols of your lifelong commitment, so even if your band styles don’t match, at least look to share the same metal. To learn more, visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery

Wedding Tip: Play Something We Can Dance To

Wedding Tip:

Many times couples will ask their guests to be a part of their celebration by seeking their input on music choices via a line on their RSVP card.

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Good idea ...... if done correctly.

Instead of asking "What are a few songs you would like to hear at our wedding?" it might be wiser to phrase it by saying "what songs will get you on the dance floor," thus subliminally letting your guests know we are looking for DANCE songs as opposed to a collection of music from obscure artists that your guests are hoping you'll like.

A perfect example of these cards is below.

Sometimes what we like to listen to and what we like to dance and party to are not always the same thing. :-)

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Did you know . . . More on Toasts

 In our last entry, we talked about toasts and how they can be one of the key moments of a wedding celebration.

Over the years I have seen some great toasts - and some that have made me cringe - but, when done right, they can set the tone that will carry the vibe for the rest of the evening (provided your emcee/entertainer/DJ is good enough to pick up on that vibe). The following is a collection of some of my favorite toasts that I have had the honor and pleasure of witnessing:

From Amy and Trent’s wedding, their Best Man told the story of astronaut Jim Lovell and his early days as a navy pilot. He was flying a mission off of the coast of Japan when he became separated from his squad. As he began to make his way back to his aircraft carrier the lights in his instrument panel went out. Suddenly he found himself flying alone, in complete darkness with no navigation system. It was like flying in the middle of a bowling ball. He seriously began to consider ditching the plane but that’s when he saw it: a shimmering tail of green on the sea below him, and anyone with maritime experience knows that that shimmering tail is phosphorescent algae that is left in the wake of a ship, so Lovell followed that trail which led him straight back to his aircraft carrier.

“So the moral of the story,” Amy and Trent’s Best Man concluded, “ Is that when you seem to be in your darkest hour, when all hope may seem to be lost, don’t give up, keep searching for the light that will take you back to right here where your journey began.”

On the lighter-hearted side was the toast from Lynn and Bryce’s wedding. Their Maid of Honor, Meghan, is a school teacher and this is an excerpt from her speech:

“I look forward to watching you two grow together, not only as a couple but as a family. If I’ve learned anything from your relationship, it’s that a love like yours can handle anything thrown at it. But just in case you ever feel overwhelmed as a new bride or groom, I asked my first-grade students to come up with rules for a happy marriage. To everyone here, please take note. These are great rules for any relationship. I think you’ll appreciate what the 1st graders had to say:

1)      Be quiet while someone else is talking.

2)      Give nice kisses.

3)      Don’t say hurry up. (Apparently, this student knows that Lynn and Bryce are always 15 minutes late).

4)      Stay calm during a fire.

5)      Say “I want you. No one else but you.”

6)      Hug each other before you go to work.

7)      Dance

8)      If you are allergic to something, eat something else.

9)      Have fun

And the most important rule:

10)   Keep hands and feet to yourself!

Let’s raise our glasses to toast Lynn and Bryce!”

And finally a snippet from Jessica and Alex’s wedding and their Best Man Christian:

“We are here to celebrate these two and the connection that they have. Jess, I'll be honest, I don't know you all that well, but I know Alex, I know the look he gets every time he talks about you, and when he and I hang out he talks about you often. Know that the love, the excitement, the nervousness, and maybe a little of the fear that you two are feeling right now is good, build on those feelings nurture them grow them together, make each other your one and only, be perfect for each other, push one another.“To quote Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting,’Find the little thing in one another. People call these things imperfections. They’re not, they're the good stuff. And then we get to choose who we let into our weird little worlds.’ You're not perfect, Alex. And let me save you the suspense, this girl Jess, she isn't perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other? That's the whole deal. Be perfect for one another To the bride and the groom: to finding the little things and to finding perfection in the imperfections To Alex and Jess …”

Sacramento wedding DJ Randy Bartlett likes to say “people don’t dance to music, they dance to moments,” and the toast is one of the key moments to create a moment on your wedding day.

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Did you know . . . .toasts

Did you know

That the toast can be one of the key moments to a wedding. Sincere toasts can pull your guests in and can almost make them"feel the love" which will inspire them and help transition into a great celebration. 

Here are some Toasting Tips for your Best Man, Maid/Matron of Honor and anyone else that will be holding the live mic:

DO'S

1. Hold the microphone close to your chin
2. Open with who you are - but avoid the cliché “for those of you who don’t know me” (how about “Hi, my name is Susie and I’m happy to be Betsy’s Maid of Honor today”) - and how you know the bride or groom.
3. A short, funny story is good
4. Talk about what you've observed about their happiness since meeting
5.  Share a great story about when you knew they were The One for each other
6. Wish them a lifetime of happiness together and conclude with “Now let’s all raise our glass  . . .”

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DONT'S

1. Don’t try to punk the bride or groom and tell embarrassing stories (this is a celebration, not a roast)
2. Don’t tell inside jokes (makes the guests feel if they are not needed there)
3. Don’t mention ex’s (tacky)
4. Don’t get hammered before dinner (you’ll regret this the following days for more reasons than one).
5. Don’t forget to conclude with “Let’s all raise our glass . . .”
6. Don’t forget to hold the microphone close to your chin

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