Happy Holidays from WedAlert

We at WedAlert wish all of our users, vendors, and our staff a happy Holiday Season, and a New Year filled with joy, laughter, good health, and prosperity.

Music to Their Ears

How important is music to your event?

Vanessa Wakeman an Event Producer and principal of INDULGENCE, a wedding and event planning firm, gives her ideas on the subject.

It’s the biggest party of your life, people are coming from all over the world (okay maybe just from the 2 neighboring towns) to celebrate your big day. You are nervous and excited and want your wedding day to be full of memories and fun.

One simple way to achieve this is with music. There is no other element of your wedding that can make people laugh, cry and perspire all in the name of love, like music.

Good music can have guests talking about your wedding for months, long after the last dance. Bad music can have them talking about the wedding as well – but for all the wrong reasons. Whether the two of you are traditionalists or modern day trendsetters, the same rules apply.
Keep these quick tips in mind as you plan your wedding day music:

Play music for the masses. If you are a salsa lover, you should definitely play some songs that you enjoy but if the majority of your guests aren’t into it, to much of this will be a turn-off and guests won’t partake in the festivities. Do consider your guests when planning the music.

Can you hear me now? Every ensemble will sound different at every venue as the acoustics will vary from place to place. Do ask your musicians to give their feedback about the acoustics of the space you have selected for your reception. Will the music be clear and crisp, for an outdoor affair do they need special equipment (at an additional fee to you), are there any other considerations?

They’re playing my song. Create a partial play list and give it to your deejay or band leader at least 2-3 weeks before your wedding day. The play list should include a short list of songs that you would like to be played throughout the day. Don’t overdo it, let the musicians read the crowd and see what they respond to within the parameters you defined.

Oops. Depending upon the age and tastes of your guests, perhaps the latest song by Eminem may be just a tad bit offensive. Play it safe and tell your band leader or deejay not to accept any requests from anyone except the two of you and your wedding planner. Also, if there are popular songs that you really want to hear, ask the deejay to bring a clean version to maintain a respectable atmosphere.

Have fun. Remember this is a party! You want a lively, exciting environment for your guests. Do mix classics with current hits so even the biggest wall flower will find him/herself on the dance floor.

Christmas and New Year's Proposal and Wedding Ideas

"Here are some proposal and wedding ideas from WedAlert.com for Christmas and New Year’s that are sure to cause elicit some “Oohs” and “Ahs” as well as create the warm, fuzzy feeling of love:"

Proposal Ideas:

· On your Christmas tree, hang the ring box as an ornament, and save this best gift for last!

· Another Christmas proposal could be to put the ring box in a larger box, so that your intended will be surprised to find a small item (the ring!) inside.

· Snow is a great medium to use, and how much you have to work with will depend on where you live—write your proposal in it, or build a snowman to hold a sign asking for your beloved’s hand in marriage.

· Sing your proposal to the tune of a Christmas song—if singing isn’t your thing, you may want to get others perform (e.g., a close friend, or ask child relatives to make a small choir) while you present your beloved with the engagement ring.

· Add more sparkle and surprise to the New Year’s Eve toast by putting the engagement ring in the champagne glass (point it out before your fiancé(e)-to-be takes a sip!), and time it so that you propose precisely at the stroke of midnight!

Wedding Ideas:

· Spread some Christmas cheer by decorating with poinsettias and evergreen wreaths, and adorn floral arrangements with crystals and snowflakes to add some holiday bling!

· Share your first kiss as husband and wife under the mistletoe!

· Serve up the eggnog and hot chocolate with candy cane stirrers!

· Wedding cake can be designed in the form of a Yule log, or to look like a pile of gift wrapped boxes!

· Time the champagne toast at the reception to be precisely at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve!

Destination wedding on Miami Beach

Are you planning a destination wedding? Are you planning to get married on the beach? If so, Monique N. Gilbert has provide us with the following reasons why Miami Beach is a good location for a destination beach wedding.

She is a Wedding Officiant (Florida Notary) at Tropical Miami Beach Weddings. She caters to couples who seek a romantic and carefree beach marriage ceremony, commitment ceremony or vow renewal. She meets you at the beach of your choice and makes all the arrangements necessary. She even helps out-of-state couples obtain their Florida marriage license by mail.

Get Married on Miami Beach: The Ultimate Stress-Free Wedding

For couples looking for a casual and relaxing marriage ceremony, the beach is the perfect choice. By its very nature, the beach is a beautiful place where you can sit back, unwind and enjoy the moment. A place where a sun-dress and shorts are considered dressed up, and a bathing suit with a sarong is the norm.

Imagine having your nuptials in a warm tropical setting. Gentle ocean breezes fill the air, the sounds of waves and seagulls in the background, the sun shining overhead, and soft sand beneath your feet. Next to you is the love of your life, passionately vowing their commitment and devotion to you.

Having your wedding on the beach is a wonderful way to set the mood for a romantic honeymoon. It is an intimate celebration that is convenient and carefree, the perfect way to start a lifetime together.

As more couples plan and pay for their own weddings, they want to have a casual unique celebration and combine it with their honeymoon. This is the concept of a destination wedding. For less than the cost of a traditional wedding, they can have a wedding and honeymoon with funds to spare. Couples can travel to a tropical location; stay in a luxury oceanfront hotel, have a beach marriage ceremony, and still have money left over for restaurants, dance clubs, shopping and attractions.

South Florida is a popular tropical destination for couples who want to combine their wedding and honeymoon, but do not want to travel outside the United States. For those who desire the laid back ambiance of the Caribbean mixed with the exciting energetic atmosphere of South Beach, Miami Beach is the ideal location.

Miami Beach has become a haven for tropical destination weddings because of its beautiful weather and amenities. It has many miles of lovely beaches with a wide range of hotels and accommodations overlooking the warm Atlantic shoreline. An abundance of world renowned restaurants, bars, dance and night clubs for vibrant evenings of food and entertainment. Water sports and activities like jetskiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating or para sailing to fill your days with fun in the sun. Trendy stores and shopping malls to satisfy all your shopping needs.

Relaxing by the water and sunbathing is a typical pastime. You may even catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity during your stay. Centrally located between the Florida Keys and Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach is a great place for a romantic casual tropical beach wedding and honeymoon.

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