So what’s important — and what do you actually need to do? Between now and the big daay, stick to this game plan and you’ll be set. Pitch In For The Big Three: You know the 80/20 rule, right? Basically, 80 percent of your wedding’s costs will come from 20 percent of the decisions. So…
Slidell Wedding DJ Jim Horn: WEDDING PLANNING: 30 EXPERT TIPS AND TRICKS
When planning your wedding, there are things that are nice to know, like that mermaid silhouettes are all the rage or that purple is making a comeback. Then, there are things you need to know — advice so essential that any bride who’s lucky enough to hear it thinks, “I’m so glad someone told me…
New Orleans Wedding DJ Jim Horn presents: 9 Tips for choosing your Wedding Party
1. Think twice before you ask. Once you’ve asked someone to be in your wedding party, you can’t go back. So while it may be tempting to ask all of your favorite friends to be in your wedding party the minute you get engaged, don’t. Take your time. Give yourself at least a month, if…
Four guidelines to consider BEFORE hiring your wedding entertainment from Gulf Coast Wedding DJ: Jim Horn
Check referrals. Ask your wedding vendors who they’ve seen and recommend. Photographers, videographers, and caterers are the best resource. Also ask family and friends. Request a face-to-face meeting with your entertainment choice. This will give you a feel for the person and will determine if you have a personality match. After all, they will be…
Long Beach Wedding DJ, Long Beach, Mississippi: Jeremy and Kimberly Suber say “I DO” on Nov 23, 2013
When I first met Kimberly and Jeremy I knew their wedding reception was going to be amazing in so many ways….from the music selection, to the wedding theme, to the personal touches that we created throughout our planning process. Their reception took place at the St. Thomas Hall in Long Beach, MS. This is one…
Pass Christian Wedding DJ: Ashton and Rachel Bond say “I DO” on October 19, 2013
Wow, it’s been a while since I posted my blogs and it’s time to catch up since Wedding season is in full swing. I’ve been preparing some great upgrades to my performance and 2014 looks to be a busy and FUN year! Be sure to contact me and sign up for my newsletters (2x month)….
MS Gulf Coast Wedding DJ says: “I don’t want to spend alot on a DJ…it’s just music”, said every regretful bride
I recently found this great blog from a wedding coordinator in California that, until recently, never understood the amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into what a Master of Ceremonies and professional Wedding DJ does for their clients. I believe this article will touch base with many ‘brides-to-be’ who are looking for entertainment…
Biloxi Wedding DJ Jim Horn at Slavonian Lodge, Biloxi, MS presents: The most popular First Dance selections
Can’t decide on your first dance selection? Here are the top 5 First dances that brides and grooms all over the country are choosing for their first dance: 1. “I won’t give up” by Jason Mraz 2. “Then” by Brad Paisley 3. “At Last” by Etta James 4. “God gave me you” by Blake Shelton…
Gulf Coast Wedding DJ presents: Vendor spotlight: Snaparazzi Photobooth
Our vendor spotlight is Snaparazzi Photobooth company. I’ve been working with David with Snaparazzi Photobooth company for many years. He has a unique service that is in high demand here on the Ms Gulf Coast and beyond! David Johnson gives great advice when looking for Photobooths for your special occasion and for making that ‘special…
Beau Rivage, Biloxi MS Wedding DJ: Should You “Un-plug” Your Wedding?
I am at many, many weddings throughout the year and I definitely think you should consider “unplugging” your wedding. What does that mean? It means letting your guests know that it’s ok for them to put away their cell phones and cameras and just experience your wedding with you rather than experiencing it through a…
Imperial Palace Biloxi Wedding DJ Jim Horn Entertainment presents: “Well….because that’s the way we always do it.”
When planning an elegant, fun and unique-to-you wedding, this phrase is your ENEMY. If any vendor you are considering uses that phrase, they do not have the success of your event in mind. They have what is easiest and most convenient for them in mind. Are there things I do at weddings that are…
Slidell Wedding DJ Jim Horn presents: The DJ ruined my wedding! Will your wedding be the next Horror story?
I have heard many horror stories at my consultations and at my performances over the years about how the DJ ruined their wedding, their family members wedding or their friends wedding. Here are some examples: The DJ never showed up. We hired a friend of the family really cheap and he canceled a week before…
