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Fall Wedding Ideas

October 19th, 2009

Planning a fall wedding? Here are some clever resources for just such an occasion:

1. Fall Wedding Details

This comprehensive site offers advice on color and venue selection as well as fabulous ideas for fall favors and more.

http://wedding.theknot.com/real-weddings/fall-weddings.aspx

2. Fall Wedding Advice

What about the weather? This site offers tips on avoiding some of the more worrisome caveats about planning an autumn wedding.

http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/plan_a_fall_wedding/

3. Finding Your Personal Autumn Style

Did you know you have a personal fall style? This handy website offers advice and picturesque ideas for choosing your personal fall style, to ensure that your wedding reflects your unique personality.

http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/seasonal-themes/fall-wedding-theme/

4. Choosing Fall Wedding Colors

Hooray! Orange and brown aren’t your only options for a fall wedding — here are some delightful color combinations you might not have considered.

http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/articles/experts/mindy_weiss/fall_wedding_colors.asp

5. Fall Weddings on a Budget

Your wedding day doesn’t have to skimp on magic and beauty just because you’re on a budget – this helpful website offers tips for making the most of your fall wedding budget.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1763648/5_tips_for_planning_your_fall_wedding.html?cat=23

6. Color My Closet

Do you know your ideal shade of wedding white? Certified Color Consultant Lauren Battistini is starting a Color Revolution — Lauren can assist you in choosing a white wedding dress that perfectly suits your coloring and skin tone, as well as choosing the most optimal makeup colors to complement your personal color palette.

http://ColorMyCloset.com

Autumn Wedding Photo Montage

7. Slide Show Projector Rental

Planning a video montage or slide show of the happy couple? Projector123.com rents projectors for weddings, bridal showers & luncheons, rehearsal dinners, and more. Click here to reserve your DVD projector rental.

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Know of a great fall wedding resource? Share it here in your comments.

Wedding Song Resources

July 22nd, 2009

Here are some FABULOUS resources for song selections for anyone planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner or couple’s shower…

Timelessdvd.com not only offers wonderful suggestions for choosing appropriate wedding songs (including possibilities for the photo/video montage) but also includes categorized lists of song titles, artists, and lyrics.

This site, AOL Radio Blog, features best “first dance” songs for weddings.

Lastly, DiscJockeys.com,  features the 200 most requested songs (as reported by mobile DJs across America). Whether you’re planning a DJ or a band for your wedding reception, we recommend browsing this top 200 list to find “must-have” songs to include in your request list.

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How to Choose Music for Your Photo/Video Montage

July 13th, 2009

With so many details to plan for an upcoming wedding, it’s no wonder brides get frazzled when it comes time to choose music for their slide show trip down memory lane. If you’re like most brides-to-be, you probably have a list of at least a dozen favorite tunes you’d love to include, but you’ve got to pare it down to just 3 or 4 songs. Wedding Photo MontageHere are some helpful tips:

1) It’s in the Meaning

Choose songs that are meaningful to you as a couple — whether it’s the first song you danced to, the song you fell in love during, or the song that defines you as a couple. Your montage won’t only be shown at your wedding — it’s a compilation you’ll treasure for years to come, and if the songs you choose have a special meaning, then you are far less likely to tire of listening to these tunes year after year.

2) Skip the Sap

Elvis Presley’s “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” is a classic and certainly, the lyrics apply to ANY happy couple, but it’s slow tempo and drawn-out feel is far too sleepy for a quality slide show. Same goes for “Always and Forever” by Luther Vandross, “Nothing Compares to You” by Sinead O’Connor, and “Angel Eyes” by the Jeff Healey Band. These are all great songs, but see how you feel after listening to them 3 times in a row! Take your time and think — you can find songs with lyrics that are just as beautiful as these, but with a tempo that feels more cheerful and appropriate for a fun or nostalgic slide show.

3) Mix it Up

Nobody says you have to choose songs all from the same decade, genre or artist. Feel free to mix it up, and let the music match your slideshow (or the phases of your life, if you’re creating a montage that starts with baby photos and progresses to couplehood).

4) Less Is More

Slideshows should be kept to a max of 10-12 minutes, which really only gives you time for 3-4 songs. Remember that you have picture books for a reason — for your keepsakes. You don’t have to include every memory, every great photo, or every song you love. In this case, less is definitely more.

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Planning a Bridal Shower

June 25th, 2009

Let’s face it — bridal showers can either be fun and enjoyable or boring and dull.

Bridal Shower Projector RentalIf you’ve got a close friend who’s getting married and you’ve taken on the task of planning her bridal shower, here is an easy instructional guide to get you started on those first hard-to-tackle steps.

Focus on the bride. Too many bridal showers fail because the planner is coming from the perspective of what SHE likes, instead of thinking of the bride herself. Business and leadership expert Stephen Covey says “Begin with the end in mind” but this can definitely apply to party planning too! Put yourself in the bride’s shoes for just a moment and imagine being totally happy at the END of the shower. What was it about the shower that made it so successful?

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Depending on the size of the wedding, a bridal shower can be a huge undertaking, so don’t be afraid to ask another friend of the bride (or another bridesmaid or family member) for help. A few caveats: make sure it’s someone who knows the bride well AND whom you can work with (for example, the bride’s domineering aunt may not be the best choice), and talk up-front about how you envision sharing the expense, to ensure there aren’t any unpleasant surprises down the road.

Set a budget — and stick to it. Do your research and don’t go overboard. Choose 1 or 2 special areas to splurge on (flowers, favors, food, location, decoration, invitations, etc.), and keep the rest simple. Remember, you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a wonderful event for the bride and her friends & family.

Decide whether or not to make it a surprise. Remember: what would SHE like best? If it’s not going to be a surprise, be sure and choose a date that works well for the bride.

Choose a date and select a venue. These may go hand-in-hand, depending on the popularity of the venue you choose or the host’s availability if you have an in-home shower.

Once you’ve made it through these steps, the event will really start to come together. And if you’re planning to showcase the bride in a photo or video montage (highly recommended!) then remember to reserve your bridal shower projector rental from Projector123.com.

It’s Summer Time, and Here Comes the Bride

June 22nd, 2009

Summer time in America is generally the busiest bridal season of the year. If you’re a bride-to-be who is planning the wedding of her dreams, you’re no doubt looking for those extra-special touches that will make your wedding really shine.

Think you’re not “techy” enough for a photo or video montage? Think again.

Here comes the bridePutting together your own photo or video montage is easier than you think. In fact, you may find that the toughest part involves choosing which photos to include, and which to leave out. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for this task — although it’s not especially time-intensive, it can take awhile to gather childhood pix from parents and grandparents, and to collect yearbooks and snapshots from family and friends.

The next step involves choosing the perfect music for your slideshow, you can visit the iTunes store or Amazon.com to purchase copies of the songs. While sites like Limewire and Pandora may be fine for listening to music, you’ll want to ensure you have the highest quality sound for your slide show, so it makes sense to purchase a licensed copy if you don’t already own it on CD or MP3.

Computer applications are readily available to help you put together your montage, including iMovie (for the Mac) or PC software like Slide Show Maker, PowerPoint and Photo Story Platinum.

But don’t feel like you’ve got to take on this task all by yourself! Odds are, someone in your wedding party has the technical knowhow (and the enthusiasm) for spearheading this project. You’ve got plenty to take care of, so why not rely on your friends and family for support? Ask around and find out who loves technical projects in the family and then ask that person to collaborate with you and your groom on the photo montage. You’ll save yourself time and stress and the other person will surely be excited to give their time and talents to help make your day the best it can possibly be.

One True MediaAnother alternative is to use a service like One True Media, who can create your custom slide show for you.

Whatever option you choose, be sure to count on Projector123.com to deliver the professional-quality projector rental for your special day. Our experienced staff can assist you in choosing the right projector, selecting a screen or alternative viewing wall, and creating a smooth and gorgeous photo or video montage.

 
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