Beach Ceremony Blunders to Avoid

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Coastal DJs are always looking for great ideas to share with you and here is a great list to make your wedding at the beach even better.This post I am sharing is from Emmalinebride.com and has some neat ideas. Enjoy! We are your New Bern Wedding DJ or Beaufort Wedding DJ or Atlantic Beach Wedding DJ or Wilmington Wedding DJ!
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Beach Ceremony Blunders to Avoid

Beach Blunder #1: No backup plan.

You never know when Mother Nature will do her thing. Rain and wind are always possible, so plan accordingly and have an alternate location just in case. Also, consult the long range weather forecast from the almanac.

Beach Blunder #2: Wearing heels.

Heels + sand = an awful combination. Instead, wear barefoot sandals and change into your gorgeous wedding shoes for the reception.

Beach Blunder #3: Uncomfortable attire.

Wear a dress, veil, and accessories that work for a beach wedding. Make sure your wedding party is dressed comfortably (don’t make them wear heavy fabrics or multiple layers). Make sure guests know it is a beach ceremony so they dress comfortably and more casual, too.

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Beach Blunder #4: Hard-to-find location.

Make sure to include clear, concise directions on your invitations for guests. Also, include a sign at your beach ceremony location so guests know they’re in the right spot.

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Beach Blunder #5: No permit (if required).

Make sure you obtain a permit for your beach ceremony ahead of time, if required in your location.

Beach Blunder #6: Forgetting to rent sound equipment.

It will be windy; make sure you have proper sound equipment in place so guests can hear the ceremony.

Beach Blunder #7: Timing.

The ideal timing for a beach ceremony is late afternoon, approximately ninety minutes before sunset. This ensures the best quality of light for photographers; plus, any on-lookers will have left by then leaving only your invited guests.

Beach Blunder #8: Gusts of wind + programs.

A beach ceremony is a time when you may opt for no wedding program, since they’ll be blowing in the wind. Or, use awedding program sign instead.

Beach Blunder #9: No chairs.

It’s ideal to offer chairs for guests to sit at your beach ceremony. However, if you plan to have a standing ceremony, be sure to offer a few chairs for elderly guests.

Coastal DJs are your outgoing and interactive DJs who understand how important your event is to you. We have the experience and ability to understand your special day to ensure the perfect music flow. Coastal DJs are certified ADJ Professionals, and have the the industry trusted knowledge and skills. Acting as your Master of Ceremony, we ensure the bridal party introductions and first dance announcements, the cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss, toasts and special song selections. We are uniquely equipped to create the fun and elegant atmosphere so that you and your guests have nothing but wonderful moments to remember for years to come! 

Coastal DJs has over 32 years of professional experience as radio personalities and as private DJs hosting receptions, corporate events and parties. We always provide the lighting that captures your mood, from elegant to fun, and professional announcing with superior sound. We have entertained receptions and events at the resorts of the Carolina coasts and even at the mountains of NC at such venues as The Venue, The Biltmore House, The Crest Center, Biltmore Doubletree Inn to Lake Lure Inn. While other DJs are raising their rates, we have restructured ours to provide more options and reduce the entertainment costs to you! 

 
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James Herrick has been a mobile DJ for over 34 years and brings his 10 years radio and TV experience as a professional announcer and host. He is a certified ADJ Professional and has worked at such stations as: 98.7 KISS-FM, 94.5 WWWI Country, WKLM, WGLD Oldies, AM 950 WPET, WLXI TV-61 The Triads Video Music Channel, The Music 106 WUAG, and 90.9 WQFS.

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10 Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

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Coastal DJs are always search for great ideas for the perfect wedding for you and we like to share them. Here is one from one our favor sources, WeddingWire and they have a blog also posted on Pinterest. We are your New Bern Wedding DJ or Beaufort Wedding DJ or Atlantic Beach Wedding DJ or Wilmington Wedding DJ!
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10 Questions to Ask a Wedding Planner

After getting engaged, most brides turn to blogs (like this one!) and magazines for inspiration, only to quickly feel overwhelmed with all the steps in planning a wedding. All of a sudden, your WeddingWire checklist informs you to set a budget, determine a date, find a ceremony and reception venue, start the guest list, and book a disc jockey all in just the first two months. Sounds like a lot, right? Our solution — hire a wedding planner! After reading dozens ofWeddingWire vendor reviews and narrowing your candidates down, you’re finally ready to sit down for an in-person or phone interview. Have them answer the following questions:

1. How many clients do you have in a year? And the month-of? The answer to this question will tell you how available your wedding planner will be during the planning process. The success of your event relies on their ability to juggle it all, and if they’re booked up around the same time as yours, then it could suffer.

2. How many weddings of my size and budget have you planned? Examples! Find out how long he/she has been in business, the different sizes of weddings he/she has executed, and if he/she has any certifications or degrees that are applicable. Steer clear from those who can’t provide these references.

3. Have you worked with my venue before? Or vendors? Most wedding planners have a list of preferred vendors. Not only will they be able to provide feedback on their services but also scout out discounts too.

4. What’s the costs for your services? Whether it’s full planning, partial planning, month-of or day-of coordination, it can be a simple flat fee or hourly rate. A la carte services can be additional. Be sure to understand what each package includes and exactly what services you need.

5. Do you work alone or with a team? Depending on your guest list, one wedding planner might not be enough. He/she may need help from assistants. Therefore, find out who you would be in contact with.

6. Will you be with us on our big day (or weekend)? Clarify if you want your wedding planner to be attending the rehearsal dinner, wedding, or Sunday brunch. At times, wedding planners can assign someone else from his/her team to run the show. Refer to #5.

7. Can you help us stay on budget? From the beginning, inform your wedding planner of your budget, so they can help keep you on track and stretch it even further. Every penny counts!

8. How do you communicate with clients? Find out how often you should be expecting to communicate with your wedding planner via phone or email.

9. What happens in case of an emergency? No matter how prepared you are, everything happens for a reason, including a postponement or cancellation. A Plan B is a must-have.

10. Can I see a contract? If you’re about to say yes, ask for a contract. Read it carefully and follow-up with any questions you may have. Then, sign, seal, and deliver!

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10 First Dance Song Picks

10 Father-Daughter Dance Songs

10 Last Dance Song Ideas

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James Herrick has been a mobile DJ for over 34 years and brings his 10 years radio and TV experience as a professional announcer and host. He is a certified ADJ Professional and has worked at such stations as: 98.7 KISS-FM, 94.5 WWWI Country, WKLM, WGLD Oldies, AM 950 WPET, WLXI TV-61 The Triads Video Music Channel, The Music 106 WUAG, and 90.9 WQFS.

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2018 Wedding Trends from Coastal DJs

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Coastal DJs are always looking for great ideas to share with you and here is a great list to make your wedding at the beach even better.This post I am sharing is from WeddingWire and has some neat ideas. Enjoy! We are your New Bern Wedding DJ or Beaufort Wedding DJ or Atlantic Beach Wedding DJ or Wilmington Wedding DJ!

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With 2018 in full swing and busy season right around the corner, it’s time to dive into the top wedding trends couples will be requesting this year. We have the inside scoop from Jeffra Trumpower, WeddingWire’s Associate Director of Content and Creative Services, on the top five trends you can expect to see pop up. Many of these trends may come as a surprise, as couples begin to stray away from the “traditional” and opt for the “unconventional”.

1. Metallics, marbles and geometrics

Photo by Jennifer Weems Photography

So maybe this one doesn’t come as a total surprise, but the biggest decor trend from 2017 will be a highlight yet again for 2018 weddings. Metallics, specifically gold-toned metallics, are still in! Smaller metallic decor pieces, such as votives and charger plates, are as popular as ever because they are small enough to be understated, yet still manage to pack a huge punch overall. Not only do metallics add an extra layer of “umph” to any look, but metallics are a great way to help make everything look and feel more luxe.

Couples are also choosing metallic pieces with geometric shapes to make their wedding feel more modern. Geometric shapes provide a cool break between the ultra-softness and romance of floral elements. Stone elements, such as marble pieces, are also being utilized for the same reason. We don’t care if this is a repeat trend, we love it and are happy to see these favorites stick around!

2. Keeping it casual

Photo by Tracy Shoopman Photography

Weddings are becoming more of a casual affair, believe it or not! Younger couples have been choosing to go for a more laid-back route during their wedding festivities. In what might be the biggest departure from “traditional” style weddings, casual affairs have been trending because they are “no fuss”. Guests are able to feel more at ease and couples have less to worry about on their big day. Ultimately, comfort and simplicity are the main goal of casual weddings, and we think they look great!

Grooms and groomsmen have arguably kicked off the casual trend, as the popularity of less formal male attire started popping up more and more. However, this year, casual groom attire is set to take off. Expect to see less suit coats, more unconventional shoes, and even silly socks on grooms. Females have also begun to adopt more casual styles, too. Brides in particular have opted for more natural, effortless hairstyles for their big day as opposed to the previously popular ultra-sophisticated updo.

Formal styles aren’t the only thing to disappear in 2018. Formal traditions are also becoming less popular with millennial couples. Sorry Mom and Dad, but it looks like the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances are quickly fading! Revered traditions like these dances, and even couple send offs (particularly involving sparklers) are now starting to be seen as “outdated” and “cliche” by millennial couples. While it may be sad to see some old traditions go, know that couples are opting to nix certain elements in order to replace them with their own creative and new traditions.

3. Greenery

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While floral elements have always been a huge aspect of weddings, never before has such an emphasis been placed on natural greenery. From moss decor walls to leafy table runners, greenery isn’t just for bouquet filler anymore. Dare we say it, but greens might even surpass flowers this year! Greenery provides freshness and brightness to any arrangement, and can also can provide a lot of diversity, too. Beyond looking great, greens are also a more cost-friendly option for couples to consider when compared to flowers. So where will you find the most greenery this year? Jeffra notes that our couples are loving their natural greens in large wall or hanging displays, low table centerpieces, and in cascading bouquets.

4. Outdoor space

Couples love outdoor weddings! Outdoor venues have always been popular with our couples, but their popularity is only expected to grow. Garden venues, followed by barn venues, are the most popular places amongst couples for their wedding celebrations. Even though the warmer summer months still make up “prime season”, more and more couples have been hosting fall weddings. As a matter of fact, 1 in 3 couples now get married in the fall, and nearly 15% of all weddings take place in October. In many locations, Autumn weather is still perfect for an outdoor celebration, if not cozy. So too, nature’s seasonal change provides the most beautiful backdrop for photos. With the ever-increasing popularity of outdoor venues, your calendars are bound to be filled with outdoor bookings this year!

5. Food displays

Photo by Dana Lynn Photography

We saved the best for last: food! +50% more couples are choosing to eliminate plated service in favor of food displays. Food displays, different from a buffet, are highly stylized tables and offer unique, themed food options where guests can help themselves. Food displays allow for couples to customize their offerings to fit their personalities and can be much more flexible in execution when compared to a more regimented plated or buffet service. From pizza to a bacon-lovers spread, couples are picking these personalized setups over all other meal options because they are easy, fun and most importantly, delicious. Displays are also cost effective, as they can be significantly cheaper than a plated service.

We are so excited to see how these trends adapt and grow in 2018. The biggest takeaway that we have learned (other than knowing that great snacks lie ahead!) is that couples are striving to implement unique designs and traditions that are truly their own. Simply put, customization is important to couples as they plan their 2018 weddings. If you are able to offer custom services or work with your clients to provide them a unique service, you can expect your couple to be over the moon with your work. We hope that this personalization-craze allows both you and your clients the opportunity to work creatively and create incredible new experiences and content. Who knows? Maybe you will set the next big trend.

These tips originally appeared in WeddingWire’s Webinar “2018 Trends: Insights from Today’s Couples” by Jeffra Trumpower, WeddingWire Associate Director of Content and Creative Services. 

Coastal DJs are your outgoing and interactive DJs who understand how important your event is to you. We have the experience and ability to understand your special day to ensure the perfect music flow. Coastal DJs are certified ADJ Professionals, and have the the industry trusted knowledge and skills. Acting as your Master of Ceremony, we ensure the bridal party introductions and first dance announcements, the cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss, toasts and special song selections. We are uniquely equipped to create the fun and elegant atmosphere so that you and your guests have nothing but wonderful moments to remember for years to come! 

Coastal DJs has over 32 years of professional experience as radio personalities and as private DJs hosting receptions, corporate events and parties. We always provide the lighting that captures your mood, from elegant to fun, and professional announcing with superior sound. We have entertained receptions and events at the resorts of the Carolina coasts and even at the mountains of NC at such venues as The Venue, The Biltmore House, The Crest Center, Biltmore Doubletree Inn to Lake Lure Inn. While other DJs are raising their rates, we have restructured ours to provide more options and reduce the entertainment costs to you! 

 
http://nccoastaldjs.wixsite.com/coastaldjs
Our blog has a lot of great ideas at:

CoastalDJs.blogspot.com/

Our Coastal Wedding DJ website is:

Coastal DJs

Our Coastal Wedding DJ WeddingWire site can be found at:
WeddingWire
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Here is our "Top 10" list:

10 Questions to Ask a Wedding DJ

10 Questions to Ask a Wedding Caterer

10 First Dance Song Picks

10 Father-Daughter Dance Songs

10 Last Dance Song Ideas

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Greensboro 336-505-9740

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James Herrick has been a mobile DJ for over 34 years and brings his 10 years radio and TV experience as a professional announcer and host. He is a certified ADJ Professional and has worked at such stations as: 98.7 KISS-FM, 94.5 WWWI Country, WKLM, WGLD Oldies, AM 950 WPET, WLXI TV-61 The Triads Video Music Channel, The Music 106 WUAG, and 90.9 WQFS.

We are your Beaufort Wedding DJ and New Bern Wedding DJ.

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Coastal DJs are always looking for great ideas to share with you and here is a great reminder list to remember make your wedding at the beach even better. This post I am sharing is from (www.intimateweddings.com) and this site has some neat ideas. Enjoy! We are your New Bern Wedding DJ or Beaufort Wedding DJ or Atlantic Beach Wedding DJ or Wilmington Wedding DJ!
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Coastal DJs are your outgoing and interactive DJs who understand how important your event is to you. We have the experience and ability to understand your special day to ensure the perfect music flow. Coastal DJs are certified ADJ Professionals, and have the the industry trusted knowledge and skills. Acting as your Master of Ceremony, we ensure the bridal party introductions and first dance announcements, the cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss, toasts and special song selections. We are uniquely equipped to create the fun and elegant atmosphere so that you and your guests have nothing but wonderful moments to remember for years to come! 

Coastal DJs has over 32 years of professional experience as radio personalities and as private DJs hosting receptions, corporate events and parties. We always provide the lighting that captures your mood, from elegant to fun, and professional announcing with superior sound. We have entertained receptions and events at the resorts of the Carolina coasts and even at the mountains of NC at such venues as The Venue, The Biltmore House, The Crest Center, Biltmore Doubletree Inn to Lake Lure Inn. While other DJs are raising their rates, we have restructured ours to provide more options and reduce the entertainment costs to you! 

 
http://nccoastaldjs.wixsite.com/coastaldjs
Our blog has a lot of great ideas at:

CoastalDJs.blogspot.com/

Our Coastal Wedding DJ website is:

Coastal DJs

Our Coastal Wedding DJ WeddingWire site can be found at:
WeddingWire
beaufort wedding D

Please check to see if we have your date available.
Our client information form.

Here is our "Top 10" list:

10 Questions to Ask a Wedding DJ

10 Questions to Ask a Wedding Caterer

10 First Dance Song Picks

10 Father-Daughter Dance Songs

10 Last Dance Song Ideas

https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/coastal-djs-new-bern/f8a2713dcbbc1e1f.html

New Bern 252-349-0298 
Asheville 828-423-0805 

https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/coastal-djs-new-bern/f8a2713dcbbc1e1f.html
http://nccoastaldjs.wixsite.com/coastaldjs

James Herrick has been a mobile DJ for over 34 years and brings his 10 years radio and TV experience as a professional announcer and host. He is a certified ADJ Professional and has worked at such stations as: 98.7 KISS-FM, 94.5 WWWI Country, WKLM, WGLD Oldies, AM 950 WPET, WLXI TV-61 The Triads Video Music Channel, The Music 106 WUAG, and 90.9 WQFS.

We are your Beaufort Wedding DJ and New Bern Wedding DJ.

Our Asheville Wedding DJ and Boone Wedding DJ partners