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September 2010 Archive

Denver Bridal Show | Botanic Gardens

Come see StudioWed at this fabulous wedding showcase on Thursday evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens.  We have 5 FREE tickets to give away.  The first five people to comment on this post will receive complimentary admission.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Conscious Weddings | Bridal Counseling Sessions

By Sheryl Paul, Author of The Conscious Bride

My colleague, Leila Talore, and I will be starting a telephone group in September for engaged women and couples. To help you prepare most effectively for marriage, I will be leading four of the phone sessions with a focus on individual work and Leila will lead two of the sessions focusing on couples.

A group is not only a more affordable way to receive guidance through the wedding transition, but it’s also extremely effective and comforting to hear about other engaged peoples’ experiences. Every time I have a session with a new client I hear, “Why am I the only one who feels this way?” Through this group, you will no longer feel alone with your feelings of anxiety, doubt, confusion, loss, and disorientation, and you’ll learn the communication skills you and your partner will need in order to weather this transition gracefully.

The group will begin Sunday, September 26th, and will run for six weeks. It will meet from 4:00 – 5:30 MST (6:00 – 7:30 EST). The fee for the group is $160 and will be limited to six participants.

If you and your partner have been searching for a non-denominational marriage preparation forum, this group is for you. And no matter where in the world you live, the telephone conferencing creates an immediate way to bridge the distance.To register please email Sheryl or Leila directly at:
sheryl@consciousweddings.com
leilatalore@gmail.com

Through this group you will:

* explore your fears in a safe, supportive setting

* help prepare you for your marriage, not just your wedding

* sidestep the landmines that often create conflict for engaged couples

* learn why your anxiety is actually a gift

* validate that everything you’re feeling is normal

Denver Wedding DJ | Live Band or DJ?
Advice and tips from A Music Plus, a Denver Entertainment Company.
Many clients ask us if we recommend live music or a DJ for their event. That answer really depends upon each individual event. What we offer here is some considerations to make when deciding which is best for you.
 
Live Band
 
Live Music  
Quality live musicians bring energy, enthusiasm and ambience to any event. Live music at a wedding ceremony (soloists, strings, etc.) offers elegance and romance. A great jazz trio or dance band can adapt to the situation and adjust their music and energy accordingly. On the other hand, live music is almost always more expensive. Bands take breaks, risking an energy loss while they are offstage. Musicians generally have styles of music they can and cannot play, making them less flexible than a DJ.
 
DJs 
DJs can bring thousands of songs to your event, far more than any band or musician can play and the music sounds just like the original recording. A DJ should be extremely flexible, able to play most any song at your request and at an easily controlled volume. DJs generally do not take breaks, so there is no dead air or loss of energy and DJs are almost always much more affordable than live music.   On the other hand, while a great DJ can really get a crowd going, they don’t have the ability to alter songs on the fly (lengthening them, adding solos, bringing guests on stage to sing, etc.); DJs have what has been pre-recorded as their only option.
 
How about Both?
 One request we are seeing more and more often is for a band/DJ combination. With this package, you eliminate any negatives associated with either while enjoying the best of both worlds. A soloist or trio can start off the event, with a DJ onsite to play during breaks and to help with announcements. During dancing, the DJ can play during the band breaks, offering the availability of songs that the band may not know or be able to perform. Many clients then have the DJ play the last hour or so of their event, again offering perhaps newer music that most variety bands don’t play.
Thank you to A Music Plus for sharing these valuable tips on how to choose a band or DJ for your wedding.  You can also read their wedding advice on choosing your ceremony music.
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Denver Wedding Planners | Knot.com Industry Party

We are honored that the Knot.com asked StudioWed to plan their annual networking bash in Denver this year.    The Space Gallery hosted the event for us with over 200 local vendor professionals in attendance.   The hugely successful event included many of our StudioWed wedding professionals including gorgeous floral designs by Bella Fiori, cupcakes and cookies from Lovely Confections Bakery and a stunning cake and cake pops from Intricate Icings.   Footers Catering created an incredible station-style menu and Mondo Vino provided all the beverages.

Thank you to JS Design Custom for the fabulous custom dessert bar tags, menu cards, programs and modern drink stirs.  Chair Covers and Linens provided stunning linens and Pink Monkey Solutions set fabulous decor including lounge furniture, lighting and custom gobo lighting.  Alpine Ice Sculptures generously created a stunning ice sculpture with the Knot.com logo.  Event Rents provided the rentals including chairs, tables and china.   Rob from ShowTek Events showcased his outstanding emcee talent and audio visual resources.  We also want to thank ShutterBooth for the photo booth.  A special thank you to Jensen Sutta Photography for the great photography and for sharing these fabulous images with us.