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Father and daughter dance at their wedding

Find and preview great father daughter dance song ideas in this sortable list

June 9, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

Father-daughter dances date back to early parts of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 2020's, however, the father-daughter dance is being updated with new traditions. Instead of a father,…

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6 tips for a successful cocktail party

July 12, 2022May 5, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

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

July 12, 2022March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

“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…

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How your wedding music can impact your wedding photos

March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

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,…

Circle City Bucket Drummers performing in tuxes on stage at an event

The rich history of bucket drumming

March 25, 2022 by Encore Entertainment

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

June 22, 2023December 21, 2021 by Encore Entertainment

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?

February 2, 2022November 30, 2021 by Encore Entertainment

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

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…

Get up to 95 variations of music and entertainment at your next event

August 2, 2022August 20, 2019 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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