1. Get real on the budget Let’s face it. We would all love to have four foot-tall centerpieces, awesome entertainment, a five-course dinner and a luxury vehicle to ride away in. The reality is that you may not have enough in your budget to have everything you want. So, how do you figure out what…
THE OUTDOOR WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE from Biloxi Wedding DJ: Jim Horn
Pitching a tent Whether you’re going for formal or casual, tents come in all shapes, sizes and materials. Work with your local rental company to figure out what style fits your vision (and the venue’s spatial constraints). And make sure you choose a tent that works on your surface—pavement, grass, sand and so on. Remember…
A GROOM’S GUIDE TO PLANNING A WEDDING from Gulfport Wedding DJ: Jim Horn Entertainment
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…
