6 tips for a successful cocktail party
Hosting a cocktail hour or a wedding cocktail party? There's more to it than just cocktails We once helped set up for a cocktail hour at a large corporate event…
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3 clever new ways to add personal touches for your guests on your wedding day
“My wedding day is all about me” is not a phrase most brides or grooms want to hear themselves think. Of course the day is all about the couple, but…
How your wedding music can impact your wedding photos
It’s about a week after your wedding. You’ve just sat down to an email from your photographer with previews of all the images. Everyone’s dressed great, the food was terrific,…
The rich history of bucket drumming
The first drums in human history we know about came from animal skins stretched over hollowed-out logs, bones, or any common object that could produce a recognizable sound. Alligator skin…
Steal this list of questions to ask when hiring a wedding band
You and your wedding guests might not remember the table settings years from now. They might not even remember the cake. And they probably won’t remember what songs the band…
Hiring a band vs a DJ for my wedding, which is better?
Ask the wedding band whether you should hire a band and they'll say, "Of course!" Ask the DJ if you should hire a DJ for your wedding and they'll say,…
21 steps to postponing or rescheduling your wedding or event
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
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…
Get up to 95 variations of music and entertainment at your next event
With great bands like the band etc., the Circle City Bucket Drummers, Candlewood Strings, Cocktail Sax, DJ Gallant, and a growing roster of talented DJs with Circle City DJ, you…
How you can help your DJ make your wedding unforgettable
Your wedding DJ controls the mood of a room from their fingertips. Knowing when the crowd needs a jolt of energy or a chance to cool down is their primary…