For over 30 years, the love of playing music and making a group happy has been Chuck Reynold’s mantra. ” Every party is completely different, so it’s fun to creatively mix the music in a way that’s always fresh and unique; one that fits each event accordingly,” says an energetic Reynolds. “It’s really enjoyable to fine-tune and read the bride and groom’s likes to make the event come alive. Good entertainment is one of the prime ingredients of a great party.”
Chuck Reynolds DJ has many years experience in playing and mixing music for every event imaginable with their specialty being weddings, parties and MC work.
 Photo by: Live Tech Photography & Videography, Windsor, Ontario Originally a radio personality and broadcaster for over 20 years, Chuck has a great deal of experience with the public, along with hands-on experience as the Music and Program Director at CHYR Radio, where he was responsible for selecting and programming Top 40, Dance, Adult Contemporary and Country music.
Not all DJ’s are alike and this company has provided the largest variety of dance music for the Windsor, Essex County and Chatham areas. A.V.L.A. licensed, their music library is filled with over 15,000 songs on CD, and monitored and updated on a weekly basis, guaranteeing their clients the finest selections available.
They are also the only DJ company in southwestern Ontario that exclusively employs DJs who have professional on-air radio broadcast experience. Add to that, professional audio equipment and digital music mastering and Reynolds will ensure that your special event has a perfect crystal-clear sound presentation.
Today’s trends in weddings are showing more popularity to what’s being played on mainstream radio. During much of the ’90’s, contemporary dance music wasn’t half as strong as what’s been available in the past 5-8 years. There is better variety and more catchy dance tunes that are drawing people to the dance floor,” Reynolds states. He also goes on to say that more people are choosing DJs over live music bands because of the flexibility and variety of the music that’s available. DJ companies carry a huge library of songs to each event, so they can play whatever request or kind of music that is called for. At the very most, a band may possibly have a repertoire of up to 400 songs.
When you want to make your wedding reception memorable, it is important to choose your DJ carefully. Music forms a common bond between strangers and encourages them to communicate with one another. Greet your guests with music as they arrive and they will immediately feel comfortable and welcome.
Reynolds knows that great music makes a great party and his expertise does not goes unnoticed in the industry. To contact Chuck Reynold’s DJ Service: 519-326-1691 or http://www.chuckreynoldsdjservice.com
As anyone who has ever been through a wedding can attest to, the months leading up to your wedding day can be a time of stress as well as happiness- there’s so much to do and so many decisions to make!
What to wear, where to hold the reception, selecting the flowers, who will be in the wedding party and a million more questions that will no doubt surface as you get knee-deep in planning.
Welcome to the wedding jitters; they are as common as weddings. There are ways to control your anxiety and here are a few suggestions.
Communicate your feelings.
Be open and honest if you’re feeling upset. Tell your fiancé or family what it is that is bothering you. Don’t try to keep stressful feelings to yourself; they may transfer to something or someone else. Take positive action whenever possible. Worrying never solved a problem.
Share responsibilities.
A warning to the bride: Don’t assume you have to do everything yourself. This idea is old-fashioned, as well as exhausting. Ask your fiancé to handle the things he will be comfortable with. Solicit help from other family members or your maid of honour.
Have a system.
Try to break down each task into organized steps. Next, decide how long it should take and who will do it. Then, set up a completion date and stay on schedule. Follow a written plan; it will give you the secure feeling that you’re not forgetting something.
Pace yourself.
In the beginning stages of planning your wedding, when you have major decisions to make, don’t try to tackle them all at once. Try to finish one big task per week.
Take care of your health.
Eat right and be sure to get enough rest and exercise. Take advantage of time-tested soothers at night; a hot relaxing bath, warm milk or a back rub.
Manage your time.
Allow plenty of time to plan your wedding and follow through on your schedule in a timely manner. Nothing will put you more at ease than knowing you have enough time to get everything done.
While trends come and go, wedding traditions date back to the beginning of history. The bridal veil originated as a symbol of youth and virginity, but today the lifting of the veil, for that first kiss, is symbolic of the removal of the last barrier between herself and her spouse-to-be.
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But, did you know that the fascinator has roots back to 180o’s in England? Originally a headpiece, it referred to a fine, lacy head covering much like a shawl, that was made from wool or lace, but laden with feathers. It was historically worn on special occasions as an alternative to the traditional hat.
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 Copyright & Property of Beautiful You Colours Fashions & Image Consulting A modern day fascinator is larger than a hair clip and can sport feathers, flowers, beads or beautiful fabric and it is attached to the hair with a comb, headband or hair clip. Brides are wearing them as an alternative to a veil or hat especially if she is wearing a non-traditional wedding gown.
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Click here to see the complete and fabulous collection of Fascinators, designed and made in Montreal, Canada. They are also available in assorted colours. Order your fascinator today.
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I cannot reiterate often enough, that you need to know who the real wedding professionals are. In this day of “wannabe” vendors in this industry, there are less than desirable businesses out there that you don’t want to deal with. There are inexperienced and unreliable people and how is the bride supposed to know what is truth and what is fiction?
Ask for references and ask to see a wedding in progress, if that is applicable to the service in question. Ask questions and compare apples to apples. Know what you are contracting for and be confident in your decision, before you commit to a service.
Whenever I hear about or see a bride who has been disappointed, I cringe at the lack of integrity from people who are spoiling the bride’s experience. My advice is that your wedding day is far too important to have it spoiled. Hire people you can trust because you don’t want to risk having your day ruined by someone who is not qualified. Seeing finished pictures, tasting the food, knowing where the flowers originated from, all help you to know who you are dealing with.
The only fireworks you want to have during your wedding are the ones you pay for and enjoy. If a service provider clearly is a hobbyist or you feel any doubt in your mind about them delivering your services- don’t contract them to do any work for you.
Qualified experienced professionals are not hard to find, and at The Wedding Guide, we only deal with reputable businesses, which eliminates those worries for you. But the above advice is still the same, as we all have different expectations.
 Chalet Studio Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel JUST AS YOU WOULD any other legal documents for large items you purchase- such as a car or home- be sure to have a written contract and/or a letter of commitment from each of your wedding services. This is the only way to assure that you and the service provider agree on all details. Include a departure, goods that will be delivered and time of delivery, contracted costs, overtime costs, deposits required, balance due and due date.
If you have a list of details (such as types of flowers in each bouquet or arrangements) or items to be included (like the total number of tuxedos and their sizes that you are renting) amend the contract to include that information. Both you and the service provider should sign and you should both have a copy. The contract should clarify any price increases and clearly state that you will pay the original quoted price.
Since your reception will likely be the most costly item in your wedding budget, that contract should contain the most details. If you are purchasing a wedding “package”, make sure that all those items are specifically listed in the contract, from the exact food items and courses that will be served that evening to the brands of liquor poured at the bar to the style of the service (white-glove, full tuxedo) that will be attending to your guests that evening.
If your reception facility is undergoing a renovation, that should be noted in your contract along with the completion date, as well as any provisions they will make should the renovation not be completed for your day. Any special considerations for your event that are being made by your facility should be noted in your contract. For example, if they are providing table arrangements for you or they are providing an extra bar during the cocktail hour, make sure the contract states that clearly.
Other services such as disc jockey and limousine services should provide times when all events are happening and when and where they will be to service you.
Have someone bring your contracts to the wedding to answer any last minute questions or concerns.
The presenting of a wedding day token is an adaptation of a 16th century French custom that was reserved for nobles and kings. The objects were originally of great value; gold, enamel, precious stones, ivory, mother-of-pearl or porcelain. When introduced into other European courts, handmade lace, hand-blown glass and sugar coated candy were often substituted.
In the past, sugar coated almonds, usually wrapped in lace or netting were used as favours. Chocolate delicacies are now being used and are are popular. Almost anything tasteful can be given to your guests as a memento of your special day.
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The bride presents her favours to the guests in attendance at her reception. The favours can be simple or quite elaborate and can be tied with ribbon, with the first names of the couple and their wedding date printed on the ribbon or an attached card.
Modern wedding favours can include any item that is well-suited as a small token gift. Today’s couples are adding a charitable donation in lieu of a gift to a cause that is dear to them. This shows their commitment as a couple to the community at large.
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