Two days ago, I posted a clip of the Best Wedding Entrance Ever. I wrote about how much time it must have taken for the wedding party to rehearse this, to get the timing and staging right so that it comes out very smooth and fun! Here’s the Man of Honor’s “toast” at Amy & …
Monthly Archive: July 2009
Jul
23
Best Wedding Entrance Ever.
I’ve helped many couples plan really original, upbeat, and fun Grand Entrances for their wedding celebrations, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone get this creative for the entrance at the ceremony. I can only imagine how much time it took for the wedding party to meet and rehearse for this. The …
Jul
20
Being the Master of Ceremonies for Pat & Maribeth’s Hawaii Wedding for Pat & Maribeth on July 18 at the Hale Koa Hotel
I first met Pat & Maribeth Gill at the October World Class Wedding Expo last year. Back then, they were browsing for vendors but had no firm plans for their Hawaii wedding, other than a general time frame for when they wanted it to happen. I met them again at the January Hawaii Bridal Expo, …
Jul
20
How to Save Time When Meeting Hawaii Wedding Professionals at the Hawaii Bridal Expo
If you’re attending the Hawaii Bridal Expo this weekend at the Blaisdell, here’s a great tip to save you some time at the show. Many vendors will ask you to fill out an information sheet to get your information, and many of them ask for the same thing: your name, wedding date, wedding location, phone …
Jul
16
Hawaii Wedding Music Tips by Dianna at Hawaii Weddings and Events
Dianna Shitanishi with Hawaii Weddings and Events, a good friend and one of my favorite wedding coordinators, just posted a WONDERFUL article on her blog about choosing the music for your wedding soundtrack. Whether you are hiring a DJ or live music for your Hawaii wedding, this article is a MUST-READ. Click Here to Read …
Jul
15
Pictures from The Movement (dance presentation where Marino provided Hawaii audiovisual services)
Last Monday, I wrote about The Movement, a celebration of dance produced by Island Fire Productions and headlined by America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 winners Quest Crew. I helped provide audiovisual services for this event. Click here to read about my experiences at this event. Frank with Groove Entertainment recently posted a gallery of …
Jul
13
Hanging out in Hawaii with Quest Crew, America’s Best Dance Crew Winners
Last Sunday, I had the opportunity to work with Quest Crew, the winners of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3. As the technical director, I oversaw the technical elements (sound, lighting, etc.) of the production. The event was called The Movement, and it was a celebration of dance and performing arts. Groups from Hypersquad, …
Jul
12
For your Hawaii Wedding, “Start Time” does not mean “Show Up Time”
When dealing with live musicans or any wedding professional, it’s always important to make sure you clarify that the band’s performance start time does not mean it’s their “show up time”, or the time of their arrival. To explain, let me share a story. At last night’s event, there were two bands that were performing …
Jul
09
Fun stuff: What’s your Hollywood Wedding Name?
What’s your Hollywood Wedding Name? I thought about this after recent conversations with some very good friends and clients. Your Hollywood Wedding Name is the single name you give yourselves by combining your two first names. It’s the name that your friends and fans can refer to both of you. For example, everyone knows BRANGELINA, …
Jul
08
Some things to think about for your Hawaii Beach or Off-Premise Wedding
While this month’s Wedding Tip applies mainly to off-premise events (parties held at locations other than hotels, such as on the beach, at a private estate, etc.), the same can be said about be said about on-premise events. While on-premise events have such things like restrooms, parking, security, etc., already built into your cost, it …