To Be Wed: Blog "By Shan"

Love these

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:38:57 -0500

Love these

Hello- pop of color!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:19:04 -0500

Hello- pop of color!

Free Invite Templates for the Budget Bride

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Free Invite Templates for the Budget Bride

Easy peasy and super cute

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:41 -0500

Easy peasy and super cute

Just in case you need a refresher course on table etiquette for...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

Just in case you need a refresher course on table etiquette for your upcoming dinner party.

Check this out— Lovely

Ello’ Spring- Cannot wait until you get here!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0500

Ello’ Spring- Cannot wait until you get here!

These are fun! afuturebride:

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

These are fun!

afuturebride:

Beautiful- love bridesmaid bouquets

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:04:05 -0500

Beautiful- love bridesmaid bouquets

Interview with Windy City Mix aka an Amazing DJ :)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:05 -0500

DJ selection is always a tough one…B&G’s have to collectively decide what type of music they like (talk about tough enough!) but then add into the mix that they have to consider the 150+ other guests as well and their music preference…

As you are constructing your “Do NOT play list” and your “DO play list” keep in mind hiring a professional DJ/Entertainer can cut out a ton of that stress!

Below is a short interview from one of my favorite DJs in the city to help address a few of the questions that might be buzzing in your head as you plan to dance the night away with your future hubby. Check out Rodrigos answers below….

How long have you been doing what you do, and how did you become a Wedding DJ/Entertainer?

“Well, I have been doing this for well over 20 something years. Music has always been a great love of mine. I remember when I was very young, about 11 or so - staying up late to listen to the mixes on the radio and popping in a blank cassette to record them. As I grew older my parents gave me a pair of turntables, I still remember my first gig, which was an 8^th grade valentine’s dance (I was also an 8^th grader!) The rest is history – I went on to play at almost all the high schools and clubs in Downtown, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. In 2000, my daughter was born and realized I needed a stable, consistent job. That’s when Windy City Mix, Inc. was born and I became a full time Wedding Director. “

Wedding Entertainer/Disc Jockey sounds so wonderful, but it also seems expensive - are we going to be able to afford this?

“Windy City Mix, Inc. offers two very affordable, “All – Inclusive” Packages. You have to keep in mind that most of our clients are booking our services 12 to 18 months in advance. Just like many other great, professional vendors – we offer payment plans that make your big day less stressful on your pockets!”

Who do you work best with?

“Regarding clients…We work best with open minded couples who trust us to assist in making their big day memorable. Our weddings are customized 110% to what a client wants, however, keep in mind that you’re probably doing this for the first time and probably the last time. We have been doing this over and over for over 20 years. You can definitely trust us!”

Will I lose control of my wedding if I ask you to just keep all my guests up, dancing and having a good time?

“Oh never! That is our specialty. As a matter of fact, we have a big portion of our clients who are very busy with work and school and what not. They ask us to please just keep everyone having a good time and “trust” our skills and experience. We love when this happens because we now have flexibility with music selections to be able to keep everyone on the dance floor!”

If you had an opportunity to work with a celebrity couple to DJ at their wedding, who would it be and why?

“Oh wow! I would say – Will Smith and Jada Pinket! They seem so laid back and tons of fun! I would totally feed off of their energy and can tell that they would be on the dance floor all night! That would be an awesome wedding reception!”

Any wedding that you’ve done that always seem to stick out on your mind?

“All my weddings are special in a way and always seem to pop in my mind but one in particular back in 2010; I did a wedding for a very high end couple. The groom was a member of a very wealthy and powerful family and let me tell you…that was the most beautiful wedding that I have ever done and seen. The ceremony was outside. The bride and groom where both brought to the ceremony in separate helicopters, they had an awesome String Quartet for the ceremony, appetizers were amazing, dinner was never ending…I can’t say enough but yes, that is a wedding that I always will remember – not to mention the $400 tip!

If couples are interested and would like to reach out to you, how can they do that?

“Couples are more than welcomed to visit our website over at www.windycitymix.com or feel free to give us a call at (855) CITY MIX!”

bohobliss: Bash Please

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0500

bohobliss:

Bash Please

BHLDN- love these bridal looks!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:50:54 -0500

BHLDN- love these bridal looks!

Here comes the bride! bridalsnob: {Tree} wedding altar

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

Here comes the bride!

bridalsnob:

{Tree} wedding altar

We won! Thank you Brides & Grooms of 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:22:52 -0500

We won! Thank you Brides & Grooms of 2011

Love the wildflowers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:03:00 -0500

Love the wildflowers

hipsterbride: (via Boho Chic Beach Wedding Ideas)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:08:34 -0500

hipsterbride:

(via Boho Chic Beach Wedding Ideas)

Yarn Centerpiece…Interesting.

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:05:55 -0500

Yarn Centerpiece…Interesting.

Love this free invite suite! bride2be: (via Free Printable...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:17:43 -0500

Love this free invite suite!

bride2be:

(via Free Printable Chevron Wedding Invitations)

hipsterbride: Save the date templates: (via Pretty save the...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:02:00 -0500

hipsterbride:

Save the date templates: (via Pretty save the dates by Love vs Design | Pretty Paper, Sponsored Post, Vendor Spotlight | 100 Layer Cake)

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? You got to find somebody...

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep
the chips and dip coming.
— Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to
marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.

– Kristen, age 10

2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
— Camille, age 10

3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
— Derrick, age 8

4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON

Both don’t want any more kids.
– Lori, age 8

5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

-Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
— Lynnette, age 8

-On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually
gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
— Martin, age 10

6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
-When they’re rich.
— Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that.
– - Curt, age 7

-The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do.
– Howard, age 8

7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
— Anita, age 9

8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN’T GET MARRIED?
There sure wouldn’t be a lot of kids to explain, would there?
— Kelvin, age 8

And the #1 Favorite is…

9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump
truck.
— Ricky, age 10, way to go Ricky.

THESE KIDS KNOW WHAT THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT.

Share your key to success….

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

Share your key to success….