OK, the title of this post is a misnomer. There isn't ONE best timeline. Every couple and every event is different.BUT, having a well-thought-out timeline is essential for your day to flow smoothly. Many wedding venues in Seattle and the area require music to be...
January is a time of year, especially in the Seattle area, with a lot of wedding shows. They are a terrific opportunity for engaged couples to really kick your wedding-planning into high gear. With all those wedding professionals under one (very big) roof, you’re...
I was honored when hosts Shannon Palmer and Kim Mills invited me to be a part of From Ring to Veil – their amazing series of Podcasts on wedding planning. Our topic was DJs and How to Hire Them. You can access it below. Some of the things we covered: Why does a...
One fun way to enhance your ceremony is to fake out your guests at the recessional. I can start with a very traditional version of “The Wedding March” and then, after a few seconds, mix in to something contemporary and upbeat. My favorite way to do this is with a...
“From Ring to Veil” is one of the country’s best wedding planning podcasts. So how fired up was I when co-founder Kim Mills invited me back to talk about one of my huge passions – timelines. I think THE key to a smooth-flowing wedding reception is to think through...
You spend a LOT of time planning your wedding and envisioning the perfect plan. But sometimes, things can go awry. You might have a funny wedding disaster and go viral on YouTube. How you deal with that will go a long way toward determining whether you have a great...
One of the trends I see is couples asking a friend or relative to be the officiant of their wedding ceremony. (If that's you, you might be wondering how to perform a wedding ceremony and what to say. I will try to help you.) First, think about whether you want to...
There are so many big moments at a wedding, but I believe that a first dance that represents your personalities can bring out the joy and the emotion of the moment. I love the fact that after the hustle and stress of a wedding day, you at least get a few minutes...
You can have a truly unique first dance song at your wedding. In addition to selecting the perfect song, I can work with you to weave your story, told in your words throughout. Would you like a first dance that will cause your guests to look up and pay attention?...
He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to weddings. I appreciate his willingness to help create our wedding timeline. He is full of great ideas. Alan is more than just a DJ, he is a great MC. He is driven to make your wedding day all about you and your spouse. He kept things flowing throughout our big day. Nothing felt rushed.
