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Songs for Wedding Receptions and the First Dance

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:00:05 +0000

Weddings rely on music during the ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner hour, first dance and later in the reception. The challenge is, which music to play at what times? Well, gone are the days of old party standards. It's relevant to select wedding songs and music that reflect the tastes of the bride, groom and their guests. Popular songs include the following:

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December 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:00:24 +0000

Are you holding employee and customer holiday and Christmas parties sometime in December this year? If you're looking to save money, check out 10 ideas to save on holiday event expenses this year. And my top tips for anyone planning employee or client holiday parties.

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Event Jobs: Sales Coordinator

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:45 +0000

Sales promotion coordinators assist with administering sales promotions in order to advertise a product and maximize the profits of the organization. This includes helping with researching , evaluating and recommending ideas that will enhance the market position of products and services. Sales coordinators typically require 2-4 years of experience and/or an associate's degree, according to Salary.com. Average salary tends to be between $41,000 - $59,000 (as of March 2011).

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What You Should Know About Wedding Bubbles, Sparklers and More

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:00:40 +0000

Even though wedding rice has gone away as a tradition, that doesn't mean other ideas haven't taken its place. Ideas such as wedding bubbles, wedding confetti, wedding wands, wedding butterfly releases, wedding flower petals and wedding sparklers are certainly embraced today. They're used to create a memorable send off from the ceremony and/or reception with style.

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November 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:07 +0000

More than a decade ago I was in London on a personal trip during Remembrance Day, and wandered into the area where family members of Veterans who were marching in the parade gathered. I was asked if I belonged there, and nearly ushered into the group like Kramer on an old Seinfeld episode. Of course I was honest that I was simply passing through and that I was looking forward to the parade that day.

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Wedding Songs that Make an Entrance

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:45 +0000

If you're planning a wedding, wedding music will be very important at various times of the event: the ceremony, the first dance, the mother and son dance, the father and daughter dance, and other special situations.

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Bridal Shower Favors

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:28 +0000

When guests attend a wedding shower, they bring special gifts to celebrate the upcoming marriage. Why not treat them to a special wedding shower favor in return?

Jennifer Reitmeyer provides her tips on how to select a variety of fun, elegant, ladies-only bridal shower favors that will show your special friends and family members just how much you appreciate them. Learn more about wedding shower favors....

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October 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:17 +0000

For meeting and event planners, October is a month of professional education. This big question to those in the industry is whether or IMEX America will be more successful. To be sure, both have similar but different audiences and focuses; however, both events attract many of the same destination exhibitors. And that's why we ask the questions: Will there be enough of a business justification to continue investing in both events? Will scaling back the amount of visibility and size of exhibits impact the financial benefits of attending both events? Should business and event destinations/hotels choose to support one over the other: IMEX America vs. the Motivation Show?

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How to Create a Wedding Candy Buffet

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:00:54 +0000

Wedding candy buffets are extremely trendy, high in style, low in price, and serve as a very unique wedding favors. They are setup as an elaborate display of candies with take-home containers, and your guests scoop up and select their favorite options. makes for a unique wedding favor that is high in style and low in price.

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Wedding Songs for that First Dance

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:44 +0000

Part of a wedding planner's job is to help their clients infuse every aspect of the wedding with personality and style, according to Jennifer Reitmeyer. Many wedding couples probably already have an idea about what special song they may want. But wedding planners exist to help their clients make sure they are selecting the right ones. And if you or your clients don't have a specific song in mind, then it's time to get personal and choose wedding music that fits their relationships. These 5 tips for choosing a song for the first wedding dance are sure to help make that moment memorable.

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