New Jersey Wedding Planner - Cocktail-style Wedding

We had a fabulous wedding on Friday, May 7th!! It was the wedding of Yvette and Steve, who were the winners of our "Dream No More Wedding Giveaway" sweepstakes from Entourage Effortless Events this past November. Everything was so magical; from the wonderful couple to the stylish lounge, to the gorgeous lighting; everything was amazing!! We had such a great time.

One thing that Yvette and Steve decided to do for their wedding is have a cocktail-style wedding reception. This is a more informal way of hosting -- where there are more guests than there are seats. The tables used were a mix of high boys and regular sized reception tables. There were no assigned seats, so guests were free to roam around wherever and whenever. That is usually the point of a cocktail style, to make sure guests are up and dancing. It's just another style to consider when you are planning your wedding ;o)

We know Yvette and Steve had as much fun as we did and we look forward to keeping in touch with this fantastic couple!


Kaitlyn

Your Last First Dance - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

The first dance at your wedding reception is an important part of the wedding day ceremony—it marks the couple’s first dance as newlyweds and celebrates the new life you will be starting together. Many couples tend to stick with a traditional, romantic song that musically expresses their love for each other. When choosing the right song for this magical moment, consider the following suggestions:

• Look at a list of popular wedding songs with your spouse-to-be to get some ideas. There are tons, so you should be able to find one that matches your taste.
• Pick a song that suits the both of you. Make sure it’s one that reminds you of each other and fits in with your personalities. If you have a song that is special to you, use that. Think of songs you used to listen to together early in your relationship, or a song that was playing when you first met.
• Pick a song with significant lyrical meaning. A lot of people don’t realize what the lyrics of songs actually mean and end up picking inappropriate ones without realizing it. Thinly veiled sexual innuendos and ironic love themes rather than romantic ones are mistakes most people make, so take some time to analyze the lyrics.

To browse some popular choices, click the link below.
http://www.weddingapproved.com/help/wedding_songs.html



Some couples have been straying from the traditional, slow first dance—especially with reality TV shows, like TLC’s Rock the Reception, ever-present in our society. During these songs, the couple wows the guests with fast-paced dance songs to really get the party started. If you and your spouse-to-be want to add a flavor of flare to your wedding, consider choosing a non-traditional song. Some suggestions are “Thriller”, “U Can’t Touch This”, “Push It”, and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”. Just remember to choose a song you love, one that reflects your personality as a couple, and most importantly one that allows you to let loose and have fun!

For the perfect dance to go with the song you decide upon, you can always enlist in dance lessons. Here is a website where you can look up lessons in your area:

http://www.dexknows.com/search/?what=+wedding+dance&where


Go crazy!

Kaitlyn



Photo Sources:

http://www.godancestudio.com/event/442/Your_First_Dance.html

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