All Blog Posts Tagged 'Reception' (57)

Many times brides think that they must choose several different colors to make a combination for their wedding colors. Try using a monochromatic color scheme! Using different shades of the same color can add an overall elegant feel to your wedding! …

Pickle: Buffet vs. Sit-Down

*DIY* Centerpiece Glass Art

Pickle: We Did Not Just Run Out of Food!

From the ENTERTAINMENT Standpoint:

Candy Bars at wedding receptions are becoming more and more popular. I love how different they all are. There are so many different candies out there and many times you can have the candy the same colors of your wedding. I hope todays post inspires you to have a candy bar at your wedding reception.…

The bride's mom & grandma approach me during our setup because the bride's grandpa is excited to see our dueling pianos show. He plays piano too, but today he walks with a cane & has bad arthritis in his hands. The bride had previously asked me if I would include him when inviting guests to the stage for participation. When the time comes and he arrives at the stage, I ask him if he can play a piano solo on "Old Time…

Finally! You’ve got the man, you’ve got the bling, and you’ve shared the news. Now what?



Your first task should be picking a date suitable for both families – even if it changes later. This gives you a little direction as you start planning one of the most important days of your life.



The next step is deciding the type of wedding you’ll like to have – Will it be a big wedding or an intimate celebration with only a few family and close friends.





Budget is the…

Congratulations to Danna and Jordan! We laughed like crazy with their friends and relatives when I entertained at their engagement party last night in an outdoor restaurant setting in Cleveland, Ohio.

Last night, Piano Wars! provided dueling pianos & DJ entertainment for Jason and Diana Blickensdorf's big, beautiful wedding in Adrian, Michigan. Jay does a killer Arnold Schwarzeneggar impression, and his best man received a signed congratulatory note to the bride and groom from "The Governator" himself.…

Fresh back from Texas, Piano Wars! continues its sprint of 6 gigs in 9 days: 3 special events in Michigan, 2 fund-raising events in Ohio and 1 wedding reception in Austin. Whew! Remind me to rest sometime soon!

Just returned from playing a gorgeous wedding at Jay Peak Ski Resort in Vermont. The bride and groom were so nice and the weather was perfect. Their best man's nickname was "Beef."

Floral Centerpieces

Have your florist match your bouquet with your color palette – for a fresh sophisticated…

I’m excited about entertaining for a dueling pianos wedding reception this Sat for a super-nice New York couple who met me at a showcase in Royal Oak, Michigan. The groom is a recently promoted Air Force captain. After the wedding, they're moving to Egypt, where he’ll be stationed.…

Once you have set the date, October 3, 2010 and agreed on the right Budget! The Location is the next big step!! Now when picking the location you want to think about what's included and if this location fits with your theme or style of your Wedding!

When working with a DJ for your wedding reception, remember you hired a professional for a reason – let them feel out your crowd and keep the party going. While you might have the ultimate play list in

mind, it might not be ideal for keeping a crowd of all ages

entertained. Instead of dictating every song, give your DJ a list of

5-10 songs you really like in addition to your special songs (first

dance, bouquet toss, etc.). Also…