Reception...

I know I have taken a bit of a break....let's call it 'writer's block'...but recently I have been thinking about weddings and all of the possibilities out there. What I have come to realize is there is no such thing as a cookie-cutter wedding anymore. There are so many choices for colors, venues, favors, foods, cake styles and flavors (we had cheesecake for part of ours), dresses/tuxes, etc. The combinations are endless.
Bottom line...this is your wedding and your day to remember. When planning our wedding we tried to make sure we didn't offend any family members but at the same time planned a wedding that we wanted. There certainly is a fine line but keep in mind: this is your day and many of your guests already had their day.

Band vs. DJ?

Do we hire a band or a DJ? This is the big question. It is very fitting that such a big question has a lot of answers - and more questions.

What are the most important aspects of your wedding for you? For us, it was music and food. If music is not so important to you, you can save some money by hiring a DJ or a friend with an iPod.

What is your budget? Maybe a band is completely out of the question. Or...maybe a band is the one thing you splurge on. Originally for us, a band was completely out of the question but, with a little convincing and some good fortune, we were able to get just the band we wanted. We only had one band in mind - Bigg Romeo (pictured on the left - go to biggromeo.com). They were recently voted Philly's #1 wedding band for the second time. They know how to keep the party going, keep the dance floor full and provide an amazing evening for everyone. We had three generations dancing on an overflowing dance floor.

What kind of music do you want? Whether you choose a band or a DJ, know what kind of music you want and what kind they play. Check them out before you hire them. The last thing you want is a band/DJ that clears the dance floor with awful music.

Invitations Part II

Just wanted to show what we were able to do for our invitations. We spent $100 on ALL of our paper products, made everything from the invitations down to the place card, and STILL have paper left over (not quite sure what we will do with it but still).