Live Band vs DJ or is there another option?

Author: Darren Olarsch
On the Move Events

It’s no secret that there are few other elements of a wedding that can make or break the entire celebration other than the music. And it’s for this reason why discriminating brides and grooms often lose countless hours of sleep deciding on their entertainment.

The seemingly obvious choice for an upscale wedding is to hire a live band; however that can cause strife with those couples who really appreciate hearing the music the way they’ve heard it, by the original artists. Of course the next logical choice is to research a great dj. However, finding a dj is no walk in the park, since even celebrity dj’s may not often click with the type of music that you may feel is more appropriate for your crowd. In fact, in certain circles, even mentioning the words “Disc Jockey” is equivalent to serving six foot heroes for dinner.

So what’s a modern couple to do? Hire both?

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ABOUT:

Darren Olarsch is the owner of On the Move Events, a full service NYC production company dedicated to providing exclusive event services for all occasions. On the Move’s Entertainment division represents the country’s hottest DJ’s, incredible Live Bands and many exclusive unique concepts, such as our renowned “Synergy” Band/DJ combination. On the Move’s Event production division has been flawlessly planning complete events and providing state of the art audio-visuals, lighting, and exceptional event design services for discriminating clientele across the globe.

We are delighted to represent On the Move Events and and you can additionally find Darren as one of our featured affluent wedding entertainment resources HERE

Charleston Weddings Presents The Bridal Couture Runway Show

For Immediate Release, February 2008

Premier Charleston bridal boutiques and local bridal designers showcase an array of dazzling wedding gowns at the first annual Bridal Couture runway show during Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week 2008. The show, presented by Charleston Weddings magazine, features gowns from Copper Penny Bridal and Gown Boutique of Charleston, as well as inspired original dresses by area designers Jodi Moylan of White, and Kate Nevin alongside tuxedos from Charleston Formal Wear at Berlin’s.

On Saturday, March 29, discover a multitude of styles and designers during the Bridal Couture show, including whimsical dresses by Monique Lhuillier and Spanish silk and Chantilly lace frocks by Barcelona-based designer Manuel Mota. Also appearing on the runway are Badgley Mischka gowns that radiate old Hollywood glamour, Renella de Fina’s modern twists on classic style, and Jenny Packham’s beaded masterpieces.

Sip mimosas, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and snag some glamorous door prizes that every bride-to-be would adore, all while watching models whisk down the runway donning an array of elegant bridal gowns. No need to bring anything old, new, borrowed, or blue.

The second annual Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing retail and design community, featuring runway shows from more than 30 local retailers, the bridal couture show, and the debut of six local designers. With close to 100 designers presented, chic after-parties each night, and a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Charleston chapter of Dress for Success, this year’s Charleston Fashion Week will be the “haute”-est event of the season. CFW 2008 will be held March 25-29 under the tents in Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com for more information regarding the designers, schedule of events, sponsors, tickets, and more.

Times Have Changed but Photography is Forever

By Renowned Celebrity Wedding Photographer, Jennifer Maring

The one thing that we have and treasure for generations is our family’s wedding photographs. Photographs are quite possibly the single most valuable possession you ever purchase. How can you be sure this is a valid investment? Just watch the news on any given night. In the wake of fires, floods, or other natural disasters there is only one thing that families and individuals cling to and risk their life to protect, and that one thing is a photograph.

It’s amazing how looking through our parents or grandparents wedding albums or photographs on the wall takes us back in time, giving us a glimpse of a different era. I have been photographing weddings for over a decade and so many things have changed in that time. But the one thing that will never change is the value we put on our memories and our families. Now that we are in a digital age, as photographers, we have so many great choices for brides and grooms. With that said, today more than ever, it is important to seek out an artist that fits your style.

The excitement of digital photography has generated many newcomer photographers to the industry. While competition can be a good thing that drives prices down, a wedding is that one special occasion that you don’t want to risk at the hands of an unseasoned professional. It is important to see full wedding stories and be confident before you sign on the dotted line that you will receive photographs that will not only bring out your best attributes, but also tell your story.

Communication is key when working with wedding professionals, but it’s especially true when it comes to photography. Words can’t always express a feeling or a style. So, sharing photographs that you like in magazines can be a good way to communicate with clarity.

One amazing change for the better is that today’s high-end professional cameras are extremely fast, which allows couples to enjoy their day more freely. This gives today’s couples an ability to spend less time posing, and more time living in the moment while the photographer works from the background capturing real life experiences. This gives couples new options for sophisticated albums that are filled with stories rather than just posed photographs.

The most popular album choice for couples in this era is a book that looks more like an art book than an album. At Maring Lifestyle Photographers, every bride and groom gets an original work of art that is truly one of a kind. In fact, at Maring, no two weddings albums are created alike. It is very important to make sure your photographer cares enough for you and his/her photography to create wedding albums. For photographers who care about your final products, the real work begins the moment the wedding is over. While digital photography may seem faster. Truth be told, it is much more work with long hours at the computer for the artist today than in the film generation.

Just because you can get a CD of photographs, and you can take a do it yourself approach, doesn’t mean you should. Printed photographs in an archival format that is well presented is the only way to ensure that your wedding photos will be around for generations to come. When you have grandchildren and they want to see your wedding photographs you are going to want to share something that radiates style, that can’t be dated, and that has meaning. So, do what generations before you have done. Make sure you get a fabulous album and print your photographs so that you’ll get to share them with your loved ones years from now.

Jennifer Maring is a wedding photographer that captures some of the most talked about celebrity weddings in the world. maringphoto.com

We are delighted to represent Maring Lifestyle Photography and you can additionally find Jennifer as one of our featured affluent wedding photography resources HERE

Gorgeous Handmade Leather Custom Wedding Albums by Weitz Bookbinders

As a most elegant and affluent bride, if you are looking to create lasting memories that won’t fade away with time, I doubt you will ever find a more luxurious handmade wedding album that serves you better, than one created from the experienced hands of renowned wedding album purveyor, Weitz Bookbinders.

Creating one of a kind custom wedding albums, Herb Weitz, shop owner in NYC, will have you feeling like a celebrity with his star treatment, rolling out the red carpet to assist you in coming up with a unique, custom wedding album design concept to express your love for one another in a most romantic way. Can’t make it in to the shop? Herb is more than happy to offer you a complimentary consultation by phone and ship your album to you personally.

An Albums, Albums, Albums custom handmade leather wedding album is far from the ordinary. Just his celebrity following alone is worth mentioning. Since Weiss Bookbinders first inception, they have been the #1 choice for photo albums with top Hollywood celebrities and the most affluent of wedding clients, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo Di Caprio, Brooke Sheilds, Michelle Pfeiffer, Calvin Klein, Frank Sinatra, Robert Di Nero, Barbara Bush, Dustin Hoffman and many many more.

A collection of 2000+ antique brass hand stamping tools, that Mr. Herbert Weitz has collected over a lifetime in the book arts, is used to masterfully craft your custom wedding album. Regarded as America’s top master bookbinders, they design one of a kind leather bookbindings, hand tooled in 24 karat gold leaf for their exclusive clientele. Weitz Bookbinders uses special methods, known to few and work with exotic materials rarely applied to bookbinding.

Additionally, DIAMONDS or any other precious or non precious stones can literally be inserted on the cover.

Need we say more??

We were simply elated to have Herb Weitz approach us, with a request to be part of our elite online Elegant Wedding Showcase for the most upscale of wedding professionals, and we are certain you will be equally as impressed with your simply gorgeously detailed wedding album, should you choose to employ his fine services.

To VIEW Weitz Bookbinders absolutely stunning, custom leather wedding albums and photo album designs, take a moment to visit their online Featured Elegant Wedding Showcase, as part of Affluent Bride HERE

We’re quite certain you won’t be disappointed.

Winnie Couture makes a grand entrance with its 2008 haute couture bridal gown line

Have you heard the BUZZ about Winnie Couture? Well if you haven’t yet, you WILL soon enough. Style Marrissa, offers the most elegant bride, this season’s hottest couture gown.

Marissa’s absolutely dripping with elegance couture style will truly guarantee you’ll be making a lasting impression and grand entrance of your own, with its fit and flare silky satin gown and ever so exquisite embroidery and beading details.

To further add to its allure are the unusual box pleat styling and chapel train. While shown above in Pearl/Silver, style Marrissa 8296, is also available in Crean Pearl/Silver and White/Silver. Matching veil is also available to complete your look.

In fact all Winnie Couture wedding gowns are beautifully finished with exquisite beadwork and embroidery details with matching veils.

To find out more about the designer and a Winnie Couture participating Salon in the United States or around the world visit HERE.

Head Dress Designs offers luxury brides a dramatic finishing touch on their wedding day

If you are looking for dramatic custom look for your haute couture wedding veil or headpiece, with a bit of nostalgic, vintage Hollywood styling mixed in and one that is sure to turn heads on your wedding day, there is NO questioning that Head Dress Designs can fufil your dream.

Owners Katie Hesla and Heather Schroeder are two very talented custom headpiece designers that are taking headpiece design to new heights!

Their motto has always been “if you can dream it, we can make it” and is something they live by every day when working with the luxury, more affluent bride. You’ll find Head Dress Designs’ intricate, upscale creations nothing LESS than extraordinary.

View more about them, as part of our Featured Luxury Wedding Showcase HERE.

The perfect look for your flower girl from couture designer Shelley George

Resonating the sweetist look for your SPRING in style wedding, our style editors simply fell in LOVE with the simplicity and pastel shading of this pretty as punch, couture flower girl dress, style LEMONDADE by talented couture designer Shelley George.

LEMONADE is available in a multitude of color choices and both tea length or floor length, with a ruffled hem, Empire waist and a self-tie bow in back. Matching accessories, also available through Shelly George, complete the look.

To place a custom made-to-order flower girl dress or to see the complete Shelley George , couture bridal collection, visit HERE

Top couture bridal shoe styles from Grazia

GRAZIA has long been known for their gorgeous designer bridal shoes for your wedding and style, Alicia, is absolutely no exception to the rule.

Alicia is the perfect couture bridal shoe pairing for expressing your own unique, celebrity style. Available in luxury silk satin in either shade of white or ivory, it presents a dramatic display of rhinestone starburst embellishments that cascade into crisscross straps. GRAZIA Alicia Wedding Shoes are the perfect choice for the most discerning bride.

To ORDER or VIEW additional couture bridal shoe styles offered by GRAZIA and other bridal shoe designers, visit our online shoe department HERE.