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The Complete Wedding Checklist: A free 12-Month guide leading up to your big day

January 9, 2025January 6, 2025 by Encore Entertainment

Toggle all sections Check all as complete Uncheck all as incomplete 12 months before your wedding Initial announcement Congratulations! Now that you’ve got a ring on your finger, you might…

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30+ unforgettable holiday and Christmas party theme ideas for 2025

January 7, 2025October 13, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

Tired of the same old Christmas parties year after year? Add excitement to this holiday season with a fresh twist on festive celebrations! From classic themes to unique and creative…

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Effortlessly cool wedding ideas Midwestern couples can draw inspiration from

May 17, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

From smarter RSVP cards for the DJ to sushi bars, you've got some creative wedding options to consider When you see as many weddings as we do, you start to…

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Here’s how to position stage lights around a projector for maximum visibility

February 28, 2024January 11, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

Projection screens and walls share a similar set of challenges around stage lighting We played a gig recently where someone — perhaps the venue, or maybe the customers — positioned…

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Conference entertainment ideas people will actually want to see, hear, and do

February 16, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Do your corporate events have guests cringing in their seats? A national society of human resources professionals is hiring Janet Jackson this year to be their keynote performer. Apple once…

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Book a DJ by tomorrow with these super-specific questions

January 12, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

Sure, you should ask about costs and timing, but what about a DJ's performance style, preferences, and music choices? Go deeper in your search for a DJ with these questions…

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Here’s where to hire a jazz band in Indianapolis

June 22, 2023October 13, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

The best jazz bands for hire near Indy include three options: Cocktail Sax is a jazz band for hire with decades of experience and can be customized in size. Circle…

How live bands for charity events and galas increase fundraising all night long

July 28, 2022July 26, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

Ask any charity event organizer what the secret is to a successful fundraiser and they'll tell you two things: alcohol and good times. A fundraiser event is measured only by…

21 steps to postponing or rescheduling your wedding or event

August 2, 2022March 20, 2020 by Encore Entertainment

Amid events being canceled or delayed due to COVID-19, we've been working with brides, grooms, and other event planners on rescheduling dates. In a lot of ways, it's like re-planning…

Book and plan your holiday party entertainment now

August 2, 2022September 18, 2019 by Encore Entertainment

September and October are the best late months to book holiday party bands. As Christmas and New Year's Eve approaches, private parties and companies looking for a way to kick…

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