BLESSINGS…UPON BLESSINGS TO THE LUCKY COUPLE

Weddings come and go sometimes around here. Not in a bad way but you have done that and seen that. So we always love when things happen that are extra ordinary. Well…that was the case for Jennifer and Kevin. They were ‘SUPER’ blessed with one blessing after another. The first thing of course is meeting each other. (the lovey sappy stuff) Then they won a free DJ (TDC Entertainment) at a Bridal Show. At the same bridal show Jennifer won her bouquet free from Pranges Florist. Yes, now I am thinking what else well come to them. Well it didn’t stop there. The cake was done by a dear friend…guess what it was good. Sometimes as planners we cringe when you want to have friends do things. Typically something happens right before the event and it doesn’t come together. Well it was just what she ordered. Even down to the surprise ‘Dallas Cowboy’ groom’s cake. There were things from every place we turned around that just came about. It was a ‘God Thing’. So with that said, that is why I was saying that weddings come and go but sometimes something extra special just happens. All you can say is it is a ‘God Thing’. Nothing else can explain it.

So now on to the photographers, we had the pleasure of working with Susan and Stewart Powers from Powers Photography. Let me tell you that you haven’t had fun unless you work with Stewart at the crack of dawn. Well, their wedding day started pretty early and they were there to capture it all. We had some AMAZING, ARTISTIC, TRUE pictures I have ever seen. Jennifer and Kevin were great subjects to have. They were willing to do what Stewart and Susan needed. You have to check out the pictures on the golf course of Gainesville Golf and Country Club (where the reception was).

Not to leave this last but they were even blessed to have Jennifer’s pastor marry them from Grace at Fort Clarke Church. Pastor Denny reminded me of my own pastor. I love Pastor’s who enjoy what God has called them to do and they do it so well. His reputation preceded himself and I was not disappointed. I would be honored to go back there to do another wedding. The church was beautiful…if you haven’t seen their original chapel with the stained glass window you haven’t seen anything. In addition, we had the privilege of working with Barbara and Dave on music. What talent we had taking care of us.

I love when it is all falls into the perfect place and you can sit back and see God at work. This was the case with their wedding.

Many Blessings to Jenn and Kevin as their life journey is just beginning with each other. ~Angela

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...

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