Publication - Charismatic Entertainment

What to Do When the Father of the Bride Isn’t in the Picture

Posted Oct 09, 2018 admin

Planning a wedding can be extremely difficult for brides when the Father of the Bride isn’t in the picture. This could be because they don’t have a good relationship, a death or other circumstances. Whatever the reason, many traditions can be hard or stressful to navigate for brides. Here are our favorite ways to skirt around…
Read more »

Wedding DJ
ceremony, Charismatic Entertainment, disc jockey, dj meal, first dance song, philadelphia dj, philadelphia wedding dj, philly wedding dj, planning tips, reception wedding

What to Do Next After Booking Your Vendors

Posted Sep 27, 2018 admin

Most wedding planning sessions happen in fits and bursts, and the first major milestone is when you’re done booking your vendors. After you’ve booked all the major players in your day, you may be a little stumped on what comes next. You feel like you should be doing something, but what? After all, you won’t…
Read more »

Stuck On the Type of Wedding Dance Music You Want at Your Wedding?

Posted Sep 19, 2018 admin

There’s one thing we hear from our brides and grooms consistently about wedding dance music. It’s that they thought they could easily make a playlist themselves, and a do-not-play in fifteen minutes or less. What they find is it’s a little bit harder than that! Making a playlist of dance music causes brides and grooms…
Read more »

Where Should Your Wedding Party Go During the First Dance?

Posted Sep 17, 2018 admin

On traditional timelines, the entire wedding party and the bride and groom will gather outside the ballroom/ reception doors. This helps to get ready for the grand entrance. In pairs or one by one, the wedding party will walk into the reception to music. The doors will close again and the MC will happily introduce…
Read more »

5 Tips to Keep Wedding Toasts Appropriate

Posted Sep 10, 2018 admin

Some couples look forward to hearing what all their friends and family have to say in wedding toasts. However, there are many occasions when a toast can be long, drawn out and sap the energy from the room. It’s even worse when these rambles are inappropriate or awkward! If you want to keep the pace…
Read more »

Should You Have a Holiday Wedding?

Posted Sep 03, 2018 admin

Holiday weddings are contentious, and since the holiday season is rapidly approaching it seems like a great topic to tackle. Whether or not you want to host a wedding on a major holiday is a highly personal choice. However, in our opinions, there are actually advantageous times for a holiday wedding. Here are some things…
Read more »

How to Create Harmony Between Your Wedding Musicians and a DJ

Posted Aug 27, 2018 admin

Your big day is around the corner, and you’re pulling out all the entertainment stops for your guests. Perhaps your lineup has wedding musicians and a DJ to play the ceremony, cocktail hour and/or reception. If this is the case, chances are you’ll have to navigate who plays what and when. Thankfully, most entertainment teams…
Read more »

Favorite Ways to Celebrate the Father-Daughter Dance

Posted Aug 22, 2018 admin

The father-daughter dance is a special part of the reception that often jerks a few tears from your guests. It’s a perfect way to honor the man who loved you first as you go off into your life with your husband. Some brides elect for a simple sway with their dad, and some choose to…
Read more »

Decorating Your Reception Space on a Budget

Posted Aug 16, 2018 admin

The cost of weddings continues to surprise even the most prepared couples. Between food, flowers, and photography, the bills add up quickly! However, sticking to your budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the decor you’ve dreamed of. If you’re looking to save a couple hundred here and there, we’ve got some tried and true tips…
Read more »

Throwback Thursday: Tips For Planning A Class Reunion Playlist

Posted Aug 09, 2018 admin

It’s that time of the year when the reunion planning committee finalizes the details for the class reunion. By now, the committee most likely has secured the venue, set a date and sent out invites. Now the party planning can begin! One of the most fun — and most challenging — part of the evening…
Read more »