Does your DJ do more than
just play music & make announcements?
A professional DJ will act as both Disc Jockey and Master of
Ceremonies, or MC. Your MC will coordinate all the behind the scene details for
you, guide you through every aspect of your wedding reception and will be, in
essence, your wedding coordinator that day.Your banquet facility contact will be
responsible for organizing the meal and clean up, but that is typically where
their role ends and where your professional DJ will take over. Your DJ will make
sure that your bridal party and parents know where to be, where to go, and what
to do. They will line everyone up for introductions and will make your event
flow smoothly from one event to the next. They will sense the energy level of
the party and will react to keep things upbeat and festive and in tune to the
directions that you have given them as to the feel that you want at your
wedding, whether it be low-key or high energy interaction.
New Options for 2008 Chocolate Creations!
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Are
you planning a cocktail hour or looking for some extra creative delicious
delights
at
your reception? AZL Entertainment Group is excited to offer
Chocolate Fountains
to
our clients in 2008. Not only are chocolate fountains delicious,
they make an
elegant
and fun addition to any special event. Guests will marvel at how the
chocolate
smoothly flows over the multiple tiers, and how they can cover their
favorite
candies and fruits with chocolate. Call or email
us for pricing & options! |
Bridal Show Do's and Don'ts
OK, here is an amazing stat. Did you know
that 70% of all of the engagements that happen
each year will happen on Christmas/New Year's/
Valentine's Day? I don't know if the gentlemen
are just lacking for originality, or if the
romance of the season is just too good to pass
up? What is the result of the 70%?
Thousands of newly (excited) engaged brides
flood the bridal show market each year, which is
why, we have these shows from January - March.
A bridal show is the ultimate way to shop for
wedding services. Unlike a magazine or web site,
you can see, touch, sample, and question
everything wedding related at these events! Here
are a few tips of what to look for and what NOT
to look for in a bridal show vendor. Now first
and foremost, please remember that the vendors
have paid to be here! They can pay up to $1500
for a small booth just to have the chance to
fight the other vendors to romance your
business. This fierce competition can lead to
less than desirable behavior at times. These
rare moments can make some bridal show attendees
shy and unwilling to talk with the vendors.
Big mistake!
Rule # 1: Talk with the vendors! The best way to
find out whether or not a service is right for
you is to always have a conversation. You will
determine, usually in the first few minutes,
whether a service is right for you. If a vendor
is pushy or will not take “NO” for an
answer, put down the literature and say,
"Thank you for your time." Then move
on. I feel that if a vendor is a "Hard
Sell," they must be desperate for work. If
they are that desperate, maybe they are not that
busy? If they are not that busy, maybe they are
just not very good at what they do?
Rule # 2: Look beyond the candy! Some vendors
use the craziest things to lure you into their
booth. I have seen things like cookies, dancing
girls, water dispensers, and Hummers. Ask
yourself, what does any of this have to do with
the service the vendor is providing? Chances are
that if the vendor has the need for gimmicks to
get you into the booth, the substance of the
product may be lacking?
Rule # 3: Trust the quality of the paperwork.
This area might be the second best way to
evaluate a vendor, after speaking with them one
on one, of course. If you receive a handout that
has been made on a home computer, if the
handout looks and feels CHEAP, or if it lacks
information, then usually the service lacks as
well.
When you dump all of the contents of your bridal
show bag onto your kitchen table, look for
the paperwork that is of quality. If it is well
prepared, informative, and well presented, then
chances are the service vendor puts the same
care into their customers as they put into their
paperwork.
Rule # 4: Beware the Bridal show specials!
People love a deal. If you really think you
are getting a deal at a bridal show, think
again. Many "show specials" are fake.
You think you are getting a deal, so you book.
In reality, the vendor is charging you the same
as if you meet then outside the show. They raise
the normal rate for the show to make the
"Show special" look that much more
attractive. Oldest trick in the book! The deals
you can get are the ones you don't want.
Some vendors will get into quoting wars with
other vendors at the show. YES, you might be
able to beat down a vendor if you play them
against another service provider at the show,
but this is a sign of desperateness and you
might not like the service you have after the
smoke clears. Some vendors will also give you
the lowest level of service possible, if you
beat them down on price. "Small price =
Small service.”
Did anyone ever hear the phrase, "You get
what you pay for?" If a vendor does not
negotiate price, that is usually the sure sign
of a stable, quality, reputable business. Watch
out for Bridal show prize boxes! They are
usually a way for the vendor to market you after
the show. You actually win nothing except a mail
box full of junk literature and phone
solicitation. Don't fall for gimmicks. Look for
substance.
Rule # 5: If it looks and sounds too good to be
true, usually it is too good to be true. I would
encourage any bride-to-be to get out and enjoy a
bridal show. It is a big part of the experience
of getting married. Just be careful and
realistic when speaking with vendors.
New
For 2007, Wedding Videography
Are you looking for a Wedding
Videographer? AZL Entertainment group now offers wedding videography
through our Video Division, Digital
Media Sensations, whether you want someone to provide video recording for
your ceremony, or your looking for a full blown production from the ceremony to
the end of your reception, we can take care of it for you. Give us a call
today, set up an appointment, and check out one of our demo DVD's. We have
packages and options to fit everyone's budget.
The Evolution
Of Dance
If you haven't seen this - you have to check it out. Trying to figure out
what song to play at your wedding (or not play?) or can't quite remember the
steps to that NSYNC video? Check out the Evolution
of Dance. It is hysterical.
Website Revamp
Over
the last several months, Sound Sensations Entertainment has been working hard to
revamp the website. We are pleased to announce that we now exclusively do
wedding ceremonies and receptions. It's the only thing we do! We
have added our entire music library to the front of our site, so you can peak at
music, and scan the more than 65,000 songs it contains. In addition,
we now have several pages dedicated to providing ideas for songs for the feature
type dances. We believe in total customization. We are committed to
providing you with the best entertainment experience possible.
Have
you booked your Entertainment yet?
As we have said
before, January through March is typically the busiest time for booking future
events, as many couples get engaged over the holidays. If you haven't
secured your reception entertainment, I encourage you to call us right away, and
schedule a no-obligation consultation. It's free, and you will also save
$50 off any package on the spot. Rates will be increasing for all of our
remaining 2007 dates & all 2008 dates on March 1st. Give us a call
today and schedule a consultation today, 920-420-5929.
