June 2014 Archive

We recently sat down to interview DJ Mark “Battle”, owner of One Sound and Entertainment. His work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, The Atlantan, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, The Knot.com and many others! Keep reading to learn more about this incredibly talented DJ, and find out why he was recently named Best DJ and Best Wedding Band/Entertainment of 2014 by Jezebel Magazine.

Where are you based?
Atlanta, GA

 Do you do weddings/events outside of Atlanta?
I do weddings all over the world. I have 8 destination weddings booked this year and 3 booked for next year already.

How long have you been in business/when did you get started?
One Sound and Entertainment has been around for 9 years but I have been a Dj for over 20 years

What do you love about DJ’ing?
I love being able to control crowds of people. I use music to express myself and I love to convey my feelings to my audience.

Do you offer services for both weddings and corporate events?
Yes

How did you pick the name, “One Sound and Entertainment”?
Because at your next luxury event all you need is one sound.

What is your favorite thing about working with couples?
My favorite part is making new friends. I have lifelong friendships with my past clients. I am still in contact with the first couple whose wedding I did 15 years ago.

What is One Sound and Entertainment’s Style?
We are the Luxury event music specialists that do it with style and class.

What can I expect to receive while working with One Sound and Entertainment?
You will see the utmost display of professionalism. You will see why Martha Stewart magazine named me as one of the top wedding music experts in the country. You will see why Jezebel Magazine named as both, Best Dj in Atlanta and Best Wedding entertainment in Atlanta.

Where can I see/hear more?
You can visit our website and check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

How do I contact you?
Send us an email at info@onesoundandent.com.

We know that picking a caterer for your wedding or event can be a daunting task. Food is one of the most important elements of a wedding. Sure you want the florals and decor to be gorgeous, your hair and makeup to be flawless, your vows to be perfect, but you also really want your guests to enjoy their meal! Our friends at Freckled and Blue  have given us some insight in to what you need to know before you contact caterers.

What should a couple know before booking their caterer?
Before you book a caterer, a couple should know the top line details of their event such as date/time, location and expected number of guests. Another important factor that many couples are unsure of initially is their budget. Budgets are extremely important in setting realistic expectations between a caterer and a wedding client. Finally, it is good for a couple to have an idea of what style of catering they are seeking. Are they looking for multi-course plated meal, a buffet, appetizers only, etc? Determining how they want there food served at their reception goes a long way into finding the right caterer to execute their needs.

How far in advance of my wedding should I contact caterers? Have a tasting? 
We need at least two months notice to have time to plan out a menu, do a tasting and execute an agreement. Many of our wedding clients reach out to us 3-6 months in advance which is more than enough time. The time it takes to go through our catering process also largely depends on the couple’s availability and their knowledge regarding specifics of their reception details. Items such as budget and style of catering should be ironed out before reaching out to a caterer so that the process can move more efficiently.

It’s getting to be that time of year again, for StudioWed’s quarterly Champagne Soiree. Our Champagne Soirees serve as an Open House for our engaged couples and industry friends to come and view the Studio and meet our exclusive vendors. Come and enjoy champagne and small bites, and get wedding inspiration, decor ideas, and see tablescape designs.

This Champagne Soiree also serves as the Summer Issue Release Party for Weddings Unveiled Magazine! StudioWed Atlanta is so pleased to host this event, and is so excited that the Weddings Unveiled Editor will be in attendance!

With each Champagne Soiree our front window display is given a fresh new look! This time, it is Jan McBee of La Fete Weddings and Events who is in charge of the window.  We can’t wait to see what she does with the space!  Here are some pictures from previous Champagne Soirees Window Displays.

Need wedding decor inspiration, or want to see more tablescapes? Here are some more photos of past table designs produced by our talented group of vendors!

StudioWed’s Champagne Soirees are always a great time. Below is the official invitation for the event. Ready to register? Head over to our Eventbrite page to pick up complimentary tickets! We hope to see you on June 26!

Photo Booths have recently taken the event industry by storm. What makes photo booths so popular? Maybe because you can create a custom logo with the name and date of your event, so your guests have something tangible to leave with. Or maybe it is because they have lots of fun backdrops and props to use to entertain your guests. Whatever the reason, you are likely to see a photo booth at many corporate events, social gatherings, and of course at weddings! ShutterBooth Atlanta has the photo booth experience down to a science. Their products, backdrops, props and hosts have enabled them to become a leader in the photo booth industry in Atlanta! Read our interview below with ShutterBooth Atlanta owner, Berlin.

Where are you based?
Our studio is located Midtown Atlanta.  We provide services to events throughout the metro-Atlanta area.

What types of products do you offer?
Watch this short video for a preview of all that ShutterBooth Atlanta has to offer!

What is the experience like for the guests when using the photo booth?
We strive to make each and every ShutterBooth experience amazing and memorable.  Here’s a sneak peek what goes down inside the ShutterBooth.

What are some examples of backdrops you use? 
We have quite a selection.  But here are some of faves!

What kind of props do you offer?
In our prop box, our clients and their guests will find a random (yet plentiful) selection of goofy hats, glasses, boas and other costumes to make their picture-taking experience fun and interactive. Clients can also select our custom props option where we create and provide props to match the theme and decor of the event.

Can the pictures be uploaded to social media?
Yes, via our Shutter & Share service. Shutter Share lets your guests email their photos and post them online to Facebook in a matter of seconds after stepping out of the Booth.

ShutterBooth Shutter Share

Where can I learn/see more? 
On our website – shutterbooth.com

How do I contact and follow you?
We are on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!