This week, in our wedding traditions explained series, we talk about the age old Something Old New Borrowed And Blue that so many brides go through the trouble of having at their ceremony. A common theme that you’ve no doubt noticed throughout these blog entries is that humans used to be (and still are today) a superstitious bunch.…
There are so many traditions that take place at a wedding. The first dance, bouquet toss, cake cutting, and grand exit, just to name a few, yet most people don’t know the meaning behind them. That’s why we decided to start this series about the meaning behind a few different wedding traditions so we can all…
There are so many different traditions a bride and groom can follow during their big day. One is the bouquet toss, which is a wedding tradition that is slowly dying. Many years ago the majority of weddings included a bouquet toss. Today, more and more couples are foregoing this tradition, with only about 30-40% of weddings…
So you’re looking for a DJ for your wedding but you must first ask yourself, “Are You Paying For Just Music Or Paying For A Plan Too?” You have your dress picked out, the flowers are ordered and you’ve tasted your caterer’s finest offerings. Now all you need is music, right? Well… kind of. You need…
Some bride and grooms like to plan their wedding down to the exact minute of when things will happen. Others like to just wing it and go with the flow. For those who like to plan things out, the wedding timeline can be a very critical component of your big day. Not sticking to your desired…
Are you planning your wedding, birthday party, corporate event, pool party, Sweet 16, school dance, or other event? Chances are, if you’re reading this, the answer is “yes!” If you’ve already started to look for vendors, great! If you’ve already hired all you vendors and are now looking for a DJ, that’s not so great. The…
Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of your life, full of love, happiness, and lots of dancing! It’s no secret that the dance floor is the most-used spot at a wedding (OK, maybe after the bar) and you’ll want to be sure it’s a welcoming environment to get people on…
The way you talk about your competitors tells prospects and clients a lot about your company and the way you do business. We have heard on occasion where clients have said ABC or XYZ company said this or that about you. We will NEVER speak negatively about other DJ businesses to clients because we here…
Wedding venues require a substantial investment of time, money and effort in getting them ready for the festivities at hand. All this is to transform the venue and give it an image worth the posterity offered by wedding memories and photos. One of the things that can be done to transform a venue into something amazing,…
Nearly every wedding we here at Kalifornia Entertainment DJ has a portion of the evening dedicated to toasting the newlyweds. Needless to say, we’ve seen some incredible and downright horrific toasts over the years and felt it was time to share some stories and ideas to help improve your wedding’s toasting experience. So, here are…
Your big day is important. It’s one of the most memorable times of your life. Things that didn’t seem like a big deal prior to this moment are now crucial to creating your ideal wedding. Luckily for you, all the big details are covered. You’ve decided on your theme, photographer, décor, dress, DJ, venue, and…
As most would agree, what really makes a wedding reception memorable for everyone in attendance is the music. It sets the tone for the entire night, and we’ve all been to great weddings and we’ve all been to awful weddings. And it’s usually the music that determines those feelings. We put together a list of 5…
