Why Your IPod is NOT a DJ- a word of advice from the desks at A'vie

As IPod's and other MP3 players become more and more popular, many couples think it's the cheapest and best way to do the music for their reception- WRONG! Well...not exactly, but hear us out. Yes bringing your MP3 player to the reception is cheaper than hiring a DJ, but is it really worth the savings? Let's analyze this. While having the MP3 player stocked with all of your favorite songs is a plus- someone will have to "man" the device. You invited your guests to enjoy the reception - not work at it! Yes, your MP3 player can play the introduction song and the first dance, but it can't talk - it wont tell guests to sit and wait to be dismissed for the buffet, or announce that the toast will be coming up so go fill your drink. You need a master of ceremonies- and your Uncle Joe is hardly that..again..let your guests enjoy your reception. When you and your maid of Honor want to reminisce on your college road trip - the one where you put "Love Shack" on repeat as you drove through the middle of nowhere to get to your best friends' college- you go to the MP3 player, stop the current song midway , search for the next song as the room goes silent only to find out you completely forgot to download it...you will wish you hired a DJ who has endless amounts of songs in their data base - including "Love Shack".
From our experience we can tell you that the guests will more then likely not remember the food on the buffet or what flowers were in the centerpieces. What they will remember however, is whether or not they had a good time and behind every good time is some sort of motivator - a.k.a a DJ! So if you or someone you know is on the fence about whether or not ti hire a DJ or just rely on the good Ole' IPod, do yourself or them a favor - leave it to the pros! Trust us on this one...

Some of the top DJ's in Gainesville:
Jays Entertainment
Solutions Entertainment
Wellspring
TDC

Vic and Eric's Wedding in Live Oak

We were privileged to do a unique and rustic wedding at Spirit of the Suwannee River in Live Oak, Florida. The couple stay in the Tree House which over looks the stage arena for local artisit and other famous bands that come each weekend to show their talent.

The Spirit of the Suwannee River has a very cute chapel where family sat while their dear friends watched from outside. Vic and Eric were able to have their friends who introduced them to each other perform their ceremony. Step two was their reception in Spirit of Suwanne River new banquet room.



The groomsmen had a great time with the mother of the groom.

We had the opportunity to work with Amy Oxner as their photographer. She was so much fun to work with. She fit in just like family. We had a Covington's Catering out of Georgia come in to take care of our food. To put the finishing touches on the evening we had a delicious cake by Danette Drageset. A yellow cake with fresh strawberry filling.



We even have time to have a little fun with the groomsmen. Our staff loves our groomsmen. :)