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By Lindsay B. April 09, 2011
My Omi has the best candy store! She has lots and lots of tootsie rolls, carmel apple pops, charms, nuts and mints. And for your birthday party, she has it all. The puppy design was my favorite last year! ...read more
By Kathleen D. Burchfield April 09, 2011
Hoosier Wholesale is a a fantastic Party Good Store boasting to be the largest party supply store in the area with 10,000 square feet. Every color of the rainbox in plates, napkins, tablecovers, etc. Anything and everything that you need for your special party or celebration. Largest selection of graduation goods! If you haven't checked this store out, shame on you! It is worth the drive as the prices are super competative and the quality top notch! ...read more
Why Hire a Professional DJ? Today's economy, many couples are looking for ways to save money on their wedding. You may be wondering to yourself "why spend hundreds of dollars to hire a professional company when my friend, a DJ from an online classified ad, or an MP3 player can do the same thing for less?" But, remember: like choosing a photographer, dress designer, or cake artist, hiring a DJ is not always an "apples to apples" comparison. While you might pay less for the services of an amateur entertainer, you may not be buying an equivalent product. Differences in quality and style can make a very big difference. The abilities of your DJ selection can determine how enjoyable your reception is for yourself and your guests -- whether your dance floor stays packed all night long or whether everyone leaves by 9:00 P.M. While it is certainly true that, like higher-quality photographers, dress designers, and cake artists, a professional DJ company may not be your lowest bidder, here are a few good reasons to choose one anyway: Experience: how much experience does the person operating the sound equipment have, not only with the equipment itself, but with public speaking, crowd control, and problem solving? Even using professional-grade equipment, an amateur DJ may not have sufficient knowledge to effectively use all those knobs and buttons to their best advantage. The resulting sound may not be much better than your boom box. Something New DJ/MCs complete a rigorous apprentice program with a written curriculum emphasizing not only how to use the equipment effectively but how to evaluate acoustics, "read" the crowd to keep them dancing, speak with good diction, be tactful with guests, and anticipate the needs of the bridal party. Peace of Mind and Good Memories: what do you want to remember most about your reception? Worrying whether your caterer knows it’s time to pour the champagne or if your photographer knows it’s time to cut the cake? Coordinating your reception instead of dancing? Cheesy announcements? Cueing and re-cueing the MP3 player? Listening to songs you don’t particularly like or maybe have never heard? Hiring a professional DJ company allows you to relax and actually enjoy the party you’ve spent so much time planning. Something New even schedules planning with your actual DJ! Reliability: what will happen if your friend or amateur DJ develops an illness, equipment failure, or transportation problem? With a professional company, replacement equipment and additional staff should be readily available. Something New DJs work in pairs and have backup equipment on-site. Equipment: is the stereo setup able to produce high-quality sound sufficient to fill your reception hall but still sensitive enough to prevent the music from blaring or becoming distorted? Do you need a microphone for toasts or other events? A professional DJ company will utilize specialized equipment designed to fill a large hall without distortion and will have microphones available for speeches and announcements. Something New also provides a wireless microphone for toasts. Etiquette (Professionalism): how will your DJ dress? Will your DJ adhere to your “must play” and “do not play” lists? Will your DJ be set up early and ready when the guests arrive, or still be loading in at the beginning of dinner? Something New DJs partner with you in planning, paying careful attention to your musical preferences. We arrive early and dress appropriately for your event, according to your preferences, typically in tuxedos or other black-tie evening wear. Music Variety: will your DJ have access to all your favorites? What about newer music? Professional DJs often have access to new music before it is available for purchase to the general public. Something New stays up-to-date on the latest music. If you’ve heard it on the radio, chances are we have it in our library, and if we don’t, we’ll try to get it for you. Most often the worst way to choose a DJ is by price alone. The cost of DJ Entertainment will be between 5% -10% of your total overall wedding budget. The quality and style of the entertainer you choose can vary dramatically influence the enjoy ability of your evening for both you and your guests. Interesting Wedding Statistics *AFTER THE VOWS... • 72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment. • Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment. • During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority! • When asked, 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment. • 65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey. *These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride &Groom; Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001. You can also save a substantial amount of money by having your Wedding Reception on a Friday Night or Sunday Afternoon. Also keep in mind an early Saturday Afternoon Wedding will also be slightly cheaper than a late Saturday Afternoon Wedding. Remember this is one of the most important days of your life and you should have great memories and not bad ones because you decided to save a few bucks hiring the cheapest DJ you could find. We hope you will find this useful information to help you prepare for your next special event and in hiring us as your Professional DJ Service. Email Us Today , Get a Free No-Obligation Quote. If you would prefer you can Call Us at (765) 609-0388 for the Best Pricing and to find out how you could save $25.00 to $75.00 off any event booked by August, 29th 2012 – October, 31st 2012. ...read more
By Unique Jamz October 06, 2012
Unique Jamz is a Kokomo Indiana Mobile DJ&Disc Jockey Service. We provide DJ’s for Weddings, Birthday & Private Parties, School Dances, Class Reunions, Holiday & Theme Parties and Corporate Events in Kokomo, Indianapolis, Lafayette & Central Indiana. If you need a professional and experienced entertainer for your next party then “Let Us Make Your Next Event Unique!” We will provide superior entertainment that is fun and at a affordable price. Unique Jamz is built on over 25 years of solid experience providing quality DJ services. We are dedicated to making your event a unique occasion with personalized service that sets us apart from the crowd with memories that will last a lifetime. Email Us Today , Get a Free No-Obligation Quote. If you would prefer you can Call Us at (765) 609-0388 for the Best Pricing and to find out how you could save $25.00 to $75.00 off any event booked by August, 29th 2012 – October, 31st 2012. ...read more
By Unique Jamz October 06, 2012
Elegant Events can help you plan a variety of events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, cocktail and intimate dinner parties, along with upcoming holiday parties for your family! Let our 'onsite culinary chef' help you prepare your menu plan and create a memorable feast for your family this holiday season! Our elegant set-up and design will make all of your upcoming events a memorable one! ...read more
By Elegant Events October 22, 2008
Corporate events are an excellent way to build loyalty among your current customers, suppliers, vendors and others within the community. These type of events range from catered luncheons to evening black-tie galas. Making your next corporate event stand out will require proper planning, an excellent v... ...read more
Event planning is a business that requires attention to detail, customer service, problem solving skills, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Event planners execute every detail of corporate meetings, weddings, reunions, parties and other events. Event Planning can develop into a v... ...read more