Something Borrowed

Tips & Ideas for the Week: In true autumn fashion- try using a vintage looking leaf stamp on either your place card, program or menu to create a seasonal earthy look. 

Tips & Ideas for the Week: Instead of using a regular vase or cylinder for your flower centerpieces- try using a white or orange carved out pumpkin- creates a lovely fall touch!

Thank You note from Rupa

Dearest Stefanie,

Thank you for guiding me through the marriage/wedding planning processes, for your support & for your laughter.  You made our short and potentially crazy engagement period organized and exciting.  What a comfort it was to have such a calm and tenacious planner.

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Getting to work with you and know you has been a pleasure.  I look forward to hearing how both your personal and professional lives evolve in Tennessee.

Respectfully,

Rupa

2010 Bride

Thank You email from Melanie

Hey Stefanie:

Thanks for checking in...the wedding was absolutely wonderful...everything I wanted, and more.  You were absolutely amazing and it felt so great to be able to enjoy that day and relax...it was perfect- thank you so much!!!!!!!

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I really appreciate your help and I really don't think I would have been nearly as laid back on Saturday if it were not for you...you did an amazing job.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Take care!!!

Melanie

2010 Bride

 

Thank You note from Jess & Tommy

Stefanie,

Thank you for all your help with our wedding.  Everything turned out great.  Couldn't have done it without you.  Good luck on your future weddings!  Your future clients will be lucky to have you.

XOXO Keep in Touch,

Jess & Tommy

2010 Bride & Groom

Tips & Ideas for the Week: I don’t know why, but fall makes me think of pie…Mmm. Instead of a wedding cake, you could have a variety of pies- cherry, pumpkin, pecan, apple, etc. And there are some pretty awesome cake stands and platters that can add a nice touch of flare to your display. =) Just something to think about.

Tips & Ideas for the Week: Carmel Apples are great for Fall wedding favors and the display itself makes for a nice visual.

Check out our November Vendor of the Month on our blog athttp://www.somethingbluenashville.typepad.com/

2010 November's Vendor of the Month: Party Patrol

PARTY PATROL MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

Interview with Kelly Farmer, Founder of Party Patrol 

1. How long has Party Patrol been in business? 

Party Patrol is still fairly young.  We’ve been in business for just over 3 years now…we have been very fortunate to have some great success, so it seems like we’ve been around longer.  It’s true that time flies when you’re having fun.

 

2. How did you get started as a DJ?

I started out DJing for the Brentwood Skate Center when I was just a teenager.  I guess I caught the bug, I’ve been DJing ever since then.  I love what I do.

 

3. What is your favorite thing about being a DJ?

My favorite thing about being a DJ is looking out on the dance floor after all the meetings and planning and seeing the bride’s friends and family singing as loud as they can to their favorite song or learning a new dance and knowing that I helped to create that special moment.

 

4. What is the craziest first dance you have ever seen? 

This past August, I was DJing at Traveler’s Rest and a storm came through just after we had introduced the wedding party.  All the electricity was knocked out and blew away their party tent. After the winds settled a bit, I rushed out to my van, fully equipped with a 3000 watt power inverter and ran an extension cord to get the music back up and running…the bride and groom danced their first dance by the light provided by my headlights to music powered by my van’s inverter.  It was a night I’ll never forget.

 

5. Which songs always make people get up and dance?

Every year, Mobile Beat Magazine puts out a list of the top 200 party songs.  They are pretty much on target every year.  This year’s list includes “Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey, “Just Dance” – Lady Gaga, of course you also have interactive dance songs like “Cupid Shuffle” – Cupid.  This is one of those tough questions to answer…you really have to be able to read a crowd to keep them on the dance floor.

 

6. What makes you stand out as a DJ?     

I work really hard to pay attention to the small details.  I constantly hear about DJs that mispronounce people’s names, or play songs that were on the client’s DO NOT PLAY list…those things can ruin a bride’s vision of her perfect day.  We try to add special touches like personal photo montages and personal voice-overs during a special song.  It’s not always easy, but the look on her face makes it worth the extra time invested.  And we don’t send out 5 DJs in one evening like some companies…I take pride in knowing that all of our resources are focused on that special party for the evening.  We never overbook like airlines and other DJs.

 

7. What was your favorite first dance, father daughter & mother son moment?

A few months ago, I received a call from a client who asked if we could move her wedding date up a few months.  She explained to me that her father was diagnosed with a terminal cancer and they weren’t sure how quickly it would progress.  I was happy move the date and went a step further by contacting her dad to record a special message to his daughter.  He reflected on how proud he was of her and some special moments that they had shared together.  I incorporated these recordings into their dance that evening…It was such a special moment.  There wasn’t a dry eye in the place.  I provided her a copy of the finished song.  I’m sure she will cherish that gift for the rest of her life.

 

8. What is the coolest thing you have observed at a wedding reception?

I DJ’d for a wedding that took place on one of the bride’s friend’s farm.  Instead of leaving to rice or bubbles, the couple rolled away under a sky lit up by a private fireworks display given to them as a wedding gift.  What an amazing way to cap off and amazing celebration.

 

Thanks Kelly for the interview!  For more information on Party Patrol, go to Party Patrol. =)

Vendor of the Month

Hi everyone,

I am starting a new Vendor of the Month feature on our blog.  Each month we will feature a Vendor with a short questionaire so that you can get to know your vendors better!  I hope you enjoy!

~ Stefanie