Gravitas

I was sitting around thinking about this upcoming summer and all of the great events we have booked and I figured I'd put my thoughts to screen.

What started my train of thought were the meetings I had with clients over the weekend.  I had two great meetings with two very different couples who are having their wedding at the same location... Esperanza Mansion.  I met with Justin and Heather on Saturday who are planning an August wedding and are looking for a relatively laid back traditional reception and were very concerned about our systems aesthetics and appearance to make sure that it fit in with the decor of the room and stays consistent with the atmosphere they were looking for.  I'm flattered that Kathy the sales manager also highly recommended me because of my style and the fact that.... as Justin put it "you're not the stereotypical cheesy over the top wedding DJ". lol I still laugh each time I hear something similar to that because unfortunately my industry is over populated with ‘colorful’ individuals who fit this description.  They may even have a family member or friend act as the MC for their introductions and we’ll assist them with a script and run the music.  It’s going to be a fun event and I really look forward to it.

On Sunday I met with Ron and Melissa.  Completely different style!  They’re looking for a super high energy multi-media reception.  They are planning a slideshow and utilizing our Big Video Screen for a video or picture montage and we will also provide video dance party for their open dancing.  We’re still planning but a multi-media grand entrance and introduction is in the works as well.  We will help them create a slide show or video production for their wedding party’s entrance and introductions and we’ll be using sound clips and song segments to create a fun, emotional, high energy and entertaining grand entrance into Melissa and Ron’s introduction and first dance.  Melissa and Ron are also taking advantage of one of our newest features, The Fingerlakes Entertainment Name in Lights option.  Using high tech moving head light projectors we are able to project their name in lights onto the dance floor and it can sweep the room, walls, dance floor ceiling in different colors and even rotate.  Many of our peers offer name in lights but they use a simple gobo projector to put it onto a wall or the floor and it is stationary for the evening unless taken down adjusted or moved.  Ours is built into our light show so during dinner hour it will be projected onto the floor or wall behind our newlyweds and we can use an elegant color change to make the effect even more dynamic, elegant, and interesting.  Then when the dancing starts its one of the patterns programmed into our intelligent light show and is sure to provide a stunning background for pictures of the couple’s reception!  We’re so excited to add this to our wedding packages. 

Ron and Melissa are also having us assist them in providing the sound for their ceremony which will also be taking place at the mansion.  This is something we do quite often and many times I’m more nervous about ceremony music than I am about receptions!  It has to be perfect, timed just right, because it is so important and the couples and their guests will remember their ceremony for the rest of their lives.  I love when couples allow us to assist with their ceremony because it is such an intimate setting and really makes me feel even more part of their special day.

So after meeting with these two couples and listening to what they wanted for their reception entertainment and music I’m excited to work with them as well as all of the other great couples we have booked this year.  From Name in Lights to Photo/Video Montages, to High Energy Multi-Media Grand Entrances and Introductions to Choreographed First Dances and Wedding Party Dances….2008 has it all!  None of the events we’re doing is the same as the last or the next and I feel that is what keeps me and Jason so excited and passionate about this business, the couples we work with and all of the events we have coming up.

The pictures and videos we plan to take this summer should be great, and we’re also excited about the chance to work with some of our favorite vendors.  Speaking to the two couples last weekend I learned they both hired the same photographer as well.  They have contracted Tom Mike and although I have only had the pleasure to work with him once I enjoyed the event we shared and was impressed with his level of professionalism, the way he treated his clients and their guests and his finished product was outstanding!  Here is a link to his site and the wedding we worked together for Colleen and Rich.

In addition to working with great couples we also get to work with some great wedding vendors.  From venue managers to photographers, bakers, videographers, and florists and other musicians and performers I love the chance to work with the same professionals on a regular basis, and the opportunity to meet new vendors as well.

2008 is going to be great and we hope to maybe see many of you reading this at weddings or events this summer or if you’re planning a reception for this year or next I look forward to learning about your reception plans. 

As always thanks for reading!