Party 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.

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! 

This week I have the pleasure of introducing one of our incredibly talented planning teams, Lemiga Events, to all of you! Michelle Gainey is the owner and lead planner of Lemiga Events and she also owns StudioWed Atlanta. Michelle has been a leader in the wedding industry in Atlanta for years. The busy mom of 2 girls and savvy business owner fortunately has help in the form of her great design and planning team! Read our interview below to learn more.

Meet the Team (images courtesy of Harwell Photography)

Q&A with Michelle Gainey:

Where are you based?
Atlanta, GA

Where did the name, “Lemiga”, originate?
I had the vision of one day expanding my business to a team and I did not want my business name to revolve solely around my name. Therefore, I took the first two letters of my name – Lelene Michelle Gainey and came up with LEMIGA.

What type of events do you specialize in? Do you do corporate? Social gatherings? Mainly weddings?
Mainly weddings, but we also do social gatherings like birthday and anniversary parties.

What is Lemiga Events style?
Classic Glam

Harwell Photography

Janet Howard Studio

Janet Howard Studio

Carter Elite Studio

Janet Howard Studio

Janet Howard Studio

What do you love about working with couples?

I love being able to walk with them step by step in their wedding planning journey. I love seeing them grow together as a couple and being able to make their wedding vision come alive.

Project Duo Photography

What is your favorite part of the process?
When they see the magic on the day of their event and they have the smile that says it all,  I know I’ve exceeded their expectations.

What is your favorite Atlanta Venue?
How could we possibly choose, there’s just so many fabulous venues in the Atlanta area!

Do you also do destination weddings? Where?
Yes, pretty much anywhere they client wants!

Lemiga Wedding in Paris. French Grey Photography

How do I follow you?

We’re on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest!

Where can I contact you?

Our office is conveniently located inside StudioWed. You can email us at info@lemiga.com.