Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Put in a vacation request for your honeymoon to your employer well in advance before the wedding, especially if it will take place during a holiday weekend or popular travel month, like August. If you can't take off of work for as many days as you'd like, consider having a mini moon and vacationing somewhere close to home for a weekend. Once your work schedule calms down or you have more annual vacation days, you can plan that eight-day dream getaway. The upside: You'll have time to decompress and settle in as newlyweds at home, making leisure time all the more relaxing! No matter what your travel plans are, give yourselves a buffer day or two upon your return, so you can wind down before dashing back to the office.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Is someone in your groom's family giving you a hard time with the wedding preparations? When you marry someone, you marry their family, too, so you have a diplomatic challenge on your hands. If your groom says that his Mom, Dad, sister, or brother has "always been that way," then he's probably numb to their drama and would rather that you just ignore their tirades. Don't let their uncooperativeness come between the two of you. Treat them like a difficult coworker—be cordial, work around them, and let them be sour on their own time. Instead of trying to change them, focus on the friends and family members who are thrilled for you and happy to hear about your wedding plans.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Load up your registry with spectacular gift items in a wide range of price points, from low ($10-$25) to high ($300+). That way, guests have plenty of options to choose from, whether they want to purchase a present individually or as a group. It's a great time to score dinnerware, flatware, kitchen gadgets, and other household appliances for less—check out last-minute holiday sales. Also, check back in early January to score holiday-related items at incredibly low prices.

Transform wedding gowns

Transformer" wedding gowns are a huge trend. Two-for-one styles allow you to showcase different looks for the ceremony and reception without having to purchase a second dress. Search for a gown with a detachable long skirt or chic lace overlay. We spotted transformer gowns at NYC bridal runway shows this fall, including Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Reem Acra, and more.

Wedding Tips for Leftover wedding items

Repurpose any leftover wedding items into fun holiday décor! Give apothecary jars, mason jars, wreaths, vases and table runners a second life by displaying them in your home and reliving the memories from your big day. Example: cork screws, wine bottles, wedding pedals, etc.

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Recently engaged? Congratulations! Once you've celebrated and are ready to dive into the planning, talk with your fiancé about what type of wedding you both envision. Will it be formal? Or do you prefer something a bit more casual? Do you want a sit-down dinner or would you consider having a brunch or cocktails-only celebration? What time of year would you like to marry? Do you have any favorite places in mind for the reception? Once you're both on the same page, you can write a priority list with the elements that are most important to you, and take it from there.

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Vendors are the best sources of wedding freebies, so don’t try to cut them out to save money. For example, a professional photographer might throw in a free photo flipbook or engagement shoot when you book their wedding package. Getting your makeup done by a pro? Ask if they can give you free faux lashes to enhance your look.

Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Not seeing eye-to-eye with your groom lately? No matter how frustrated you feel, avoid the temptation to say, "But it's my day!" That implies that you're trying to outrank him. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Ring-bearer wedding tip

Getting married in the evening? Have your ring-bearer walk down the aisle holding a small lantern with safe LED light cubes inside (the best man can hold the rings).

Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: Don't forget to ask about site usage fees when booking your ceremony and reception sites! Some venues (especially historic sites and museums) may charge over $1,000 just for using their gardens and grounds—and that's a conservative figure. They use these fees to help pay for their landscaping services, irrigation, property taxes and more. Some sites may even require you to purchase additional insurance on your wedding if you decide to get married there. These are all important fees that you will need to take into account when setting your ceremony/reception budget.

Wedding Tips For That First Dance

Tip of the Day: If you're interested in taking dance lessons, sign up about three months or even six weeks prior to the wedding, so that a pro can choreograph the perfect moves for your song choice. Even if you don't plan on enlisting the help of an instructor, it's still a good idea to practice dancing to your first song a couple of times before your big day, especially if you plan on doing a dip as part of your finale!

Wedding Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: Lighting is extremely important for any wedding setting—some say it's just as important as your flowers. Different hues can evoke a specific mood for your event. For example, bright yellows and pinks make your room look bright and cheery during the daytime, while purples and blues give nighttime weddings a chic lounge atmosphere. You can also use lighting to make your venue look larger. Fun effects (like projecting designs onto the ceiling) can transform even the plainest ballroom into an ultra-luxe environment for your guests.

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Tip of the Day: Nothing is worse than making your guests wait a half hour or longer to get a cocktail. Prevent long lines for drinks by arranging for at least two full bars to be set up at your cocktail party and reception. Ask servers to hand out hors d’oeuvres so that guests get a treat while they wait. You could also have them walk down the line with a tray of different cocktail shooters for guests to choose from!

Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: We love this creative alternative to a traditional guest book!  Use your last name initial with a piece of wood or anything that your guests can sign. If you don't want to use the initial of your married name, have guests sign a seasonal-related cutout at your wedding. For example, a shell would be cute for a summer bash, while a snowflake would fit in perfectly for a winter celebration. Best of all, you'll have personalized, meaningful décor to display in your home after the wedding is over.

Halloween Wedding Tips

Tip of the Day: If you're getting married on Oct. 31 but you don't want a full-fledged monster bash, subtlety is key. Stick to a Halloween-esque color palette, like black, glittery silver, and accents of red in items like linens and candles. Skip the skulls and zombie motif, which brings it more into costumey territory.

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Tip of the Day: If guests cancel their RSVP at the last minute because of an emergency, and you're having trouble meeting the minimum guest headcount at your reception, consider inviting your siblings' closest friends that you've known for years. You're probably closer to them than you are to some of your own friends' plus ones.

Wedding Tip of The Day

Tip of the Day: Heirloom items are all the rage right now! Add a sentimental touch to your wedding by incorporating your grandmother's or mother's wedding gown in your bouquet handle design or ring bearer's pillow. Odds are that if they've kept it preserved for this long, they would be honored to have you use it for your nuptials, even if you aren't wearing it. We recommend cutting off part of the sleeve, a section of hem, or a swatch from the back (if it's a button-down corset style) to use for crafting.

Out-of-the Ordinary Traditions

Out-of-the-Ordinary Traditions
Another tradition: The bridesmaids signed the bottom of the bride's shoes while they were getting ready. Traditions says that whoever's name does not rub off by the end of the night is the next one to walk down the aisle.
Bride's Tip: Make up your own tradition and then carry it on through friends' and family members' weddings

Quick Wedding Ideas

Wedding Planners

When planning a quick wedding the easiest solution is to ask the help of a wedding planner who takes care of everything from the announcements to the honeymoon arrangement. This is a solution for those who can afford it from a financial point of view but it is the best one when time is a problem. Such persons know everything about such events and it is impossible for them to omit a detail or to not to face the difficulty of the lack of time.

How To Write Wedding Vows

When writing wedding vows be sure to always speak from the heart. Your vows are your personal feelings for your future spouse, don't be afraid to let your feelings out in words! Look here for more information: http://weddings.about.com/od/yourweddingceremony/a/PersonalizeVows.htm

Friday's

Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday.
 ~Author Unknown

Sunny Thoughts

Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.”  Mark Twain

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.
~ Anatole France

Labor Day Thoughts

Labor was the first price, the original purchase-money that was paid for all things. It was not by gold or by silver, but by labor, that all wealth of the world was originally purchased.

Adam Smith

Thoughts for Today

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
Albert Einstein

More Love Quotes

We can do no great things;
only small things
with great love.
~ Mother Teresa ~

Weekend Quotes

Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them.  ~John Shirley

Popular Love Quotes

Soulmates...
two halves of the 
same soul
joining together in lifes journey
~ Author Unknown ~

Wedding Tips

Investigate Wedding Blackout Dates

Know ahead of time if your wedding date falls on the same day as a trade conference, charity walk, or other local event that could affect traffic and hotel room.

Wedding Tips

Guests Come First

Get a grip on the approximate number of guests you'll invite before settling on a venue. This will ensure there's ample space for your crew. As a rule of thumb, allow for 25 to 30 square feet per guest. That may seem like a lot, but it's not if you count the space you'll need for the tables, bustling waiters, the band, and the dance floor.

Happy Thoughts

"If you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true." "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

HAPPY THOUGHTS

If you think sunshine brings you happiness, then you haven't danced in the rain.

Happy Thoughts

If you think sunshine brings you happiness, then you haven't danced in the rain.

Funny Wedding

The Irish Wedding
At the wedding reception, the photographer yelled, 'Would all the married men, please stand next to the one person who has made your life worth living.'
The bartender was almost crushed to death.

HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT WEDDING DAY

Symbolism

How romantic would it be to marry on the date your eyes first met, on the date you officially became a couple, or on your grandparents' anniversary? Some cultures use traditional methods to choose a date -- Japanese families use the koyomi, an ancient astrological calendar, to pick the most propitious day, while ancient Greeks divined pig entrails! (Pork rinds, anyone?) You may not be able to marry on the exact day you want -- the venue you want may be booked or that special date could fall on a Monday -- but you can probably get pretty close.Make sure you tell your guests about any significance of the timing in your ceremony programs!

Wedding Favors

History and traditions of wedding favors
The tradition of giving wedding favors, or ‘bomboniere’ is rooted in ancient European history. It was a ritual of common practice for wealthy aristocrats who were celebrating marriages, christenings, births and birthdays. The bride and groom give small presents, or favors, to their guests and well-wishers to thank them for sharing the momentous occasion. Initially the ‘bomboniere’ were of great value, and were made of expensive materials such as gold, silver, precious gems, porcelain or crystal. The contents of the ‘bombonaiere’ were also of great value, most notably sugar. At the time, sugar was a very rare substance, prized for its supposed medicinal qualities.

HAVE A HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY.  ENJOY AND BE SAFE.

Famous Wedding Quotes

Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.
 -Friedrich Halm

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and future mother's-to-be! Have a great day!

Be Happy for another Rainy Day.

April showers bring May flowers, May showers bring road construction.

Eeeegads! Another Windy Day (but not as bad as this!)

If you think you had a bad and windy day check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWLXMoR1cy0&feature=related

New Client Welcome

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Let us “Exceed Your Expectations”

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Voted 2012 "Best of..." by brides like you.

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Crestline Chosen as WeddingWire 2012 "Bride's Choice"

{Bensenville,IL} – January 24, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Crestline Entertainment, Inc. has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for DJ!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Crestline Entertainment, Inc. was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Crestline Entertainment, Inc. is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Crestline Entertainment, Inc. for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Crestline Entertainment, Inc. is one of the very best DJs within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

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Happy Holidays to All

While I am a little late with this, I hope all of you had a great holiday season and enjoying the milder winter (so far) than last year. Things are getting back to normal after a blusterous finish to 2011. as a new years resolution, I look forward to making my blog more informative, exciting and even more importantly up-to-date. More to come soon. Thanks for tuning in...