Top 10 Trends for 2010

This is a reprint from http://www.getmarried.com/articles/?id=345

1. Back to Basics. Events will focus on the attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Consider spending more on the lasting memories than the showmanship of the event. Spend a bit more than the average budget allotment on photography mediums rather than abundant floral. Or consider a bit of a longer stay on your honeymoon and a little less of a party at the reception (Except for professional entertainment by Complete Music) and you’ll be grateful for your decision in the end.



2. Home Weddings Hit Home. Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience. Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts. Adding great entertainment will seal the deal with family and friends. Choose Complete Music.



3. Buttercream on the Big Day Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market. Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.



4. Favor Comeback. Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. Think local artisans, locally grown products, personal mementos, and on-the-spot print outs.



5. Nearby Destinations. Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoying the US destination locations, spend within your own local economies, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away. Complete Music travels all over MN. and WI. Plus we are located in over 200 cities nationwide!



6. Colors Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event. Complete Music offers great light shows and specialty up lighting call and find out how we can accent your reception with light!



7. Greener Conscience. Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about. Our totally digital systems use less power then a standard DJ setup.



8. Video Integration into Events. We’ve all seen the photo montages of your childhoods during dinner but the next phase in video at your event comes in several different forms. Video DJ’s are immerging, allowing your dance party to dance to the visuals of the music videos; ceremonies are being broadcast on screens for better viewing from the back; and time lapse photography is being shot and integrated into video for current day montages of you and your fiancé. Love to party? Set up crane camera and project the event as it unfolds on screens around the dance floor (budget permitting of course). The Media Event



9. HD Video. Videographers have already gone hi-def. But next year all or most will make such a transition, making HD and even Blu Ray the norm in wedding videography. Upgrade now and appreciate the quality later. This also means smaller cameras on site and less intrusion into your event, all around a better (though more costly) option on the big day.



10. Visual Combinations. Professional grade still photo cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR are being released with HD video capabilities included. It is recommended to have both a videographer and a photographer at your wedding to capture every moment of the big day. Tech-savvy brides looking for a new experience, may like to experiment with a visual professional (videographer or photographer) who has this technology.

4th Annual NACE Charity Event with Open Arms of Minnesota

Nov. 19th - 4th Annual NACE Charity Event with Open Arms of Minnesota-
Hosted by Design Cuisine and MACY's - Downtown Minneapolis

5:30 - 7:00 PM - MACY's 12th Floor, Sky Room:
Networking, Hors d'oeuvres, Cocktails & Silent Auction

7:00 - 8:00 PM - MACY's 8th Floor
Champagne & Desserts -
Annual Holiday Show Preview

Cocktail Attire Requested- $35 for members and non-members

Parking...
There are many ramps in the area - the most known or used is the Park and Shop Ramp next door - enter on 8th street. (From Park and Shop Ramp take the ramp elevators to 1st floor - enter Macy's (by Women's Shoes), forward on the left is the elevators - take to the 12th floor)

Padleford Packet Boat Company

Many people don't realize the the Padelford Packet and Boat Company uses real padelboats! That's right. As a matter of fact they just received a grant for upgrades to the "Johnathon" for engine and other necessary repairs to keep this American Treasure afloat.

Complete Music is a strategic partner of the Padelford Packet Boat Company, providing great entertainment on all their vessels, while the Padelford provides a view for their clients that is unattainable anywhere else. You'll be thinking of old book Tom Sawyer as you take a gentle cruise down the great Mississippi River passing St.Paul, watching bald eagles and other wildlife. Meals are fit for a king or the Captian of the ship from Mintahoe Hospitality Group. The leader in event cuisine. Your wedding guests will love you for such a thoughtful gift, having your reception or grooms dinner on board one of the historic Padelford River Boats.

Having a business Holiday Party? Look no further. Even in the cold of winter the Paddled Boat and Packet Company can provide you with great accommodations on the Centennial Show Boat! Have a great party with The Padelford River Boats and Complete Music. Winter dates are booking up now! call them at 651-227-1100 or email Tammy mailto:tammy@riverrides.com

MEET THE DJ NOVEMBER 11th

Join us for “Meet the DJ”! November 11Th. Complete Music is the only DJ service in the Twin Cities to offer you the opportunity to actually meet our entertainers! DJs like Patrick Sherry, JRay, Hetch, Cooch, Mark, Andy H-B, John Perri and others will be attending. If you want to attend, you must RSVP for this very popular event.

News Flash! Jennifer Hanson of Divine Photography will be offering FREE Engagement Photos at Meet the DJ! Doors open at 6 pm. Call Complete Music for details and to RSVP. See ya there!

DJ Sammy C.

Sammy C., Gold Super vet had a great dance last week. Sammy has was trained in 8 years ago and he keeps on learning and just gets better and better. Here is a photo he took with his phone. Over 100 wedding guests dancing to the Cupid Shuffle! To find out more about Sammy C. go to the profiles section on the web site.

Island of Dreams Bridal Fair

Join us at Treasure Island Casino November 1st. from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. presented by Go2Wed.com Stop by our booth and register for a free 3 hour dance. There is also a drawing for a 60 photo DVD video scrapbook! We do want you to talk to us about our DJ service. This show will attract brides from the Twin Cities and from the Rochester area. That is great for our company and brides looking for DJ or professional video services as we have offices in both cities. We look forward to seeing you there!

To pre-register go to http://www.go2wed.com/

TCBA Bridal Show Photos

(Mark, Andy (far back) and Matt Sherry)

Just a couple of photos of the TCBA Bridal Fair from Sunday the 25Th. It was a great show and dates are booking up! My thanks to all the Entertainers who helped out.

Matt said it was one of the best Wedding Shows he had been to in along time. A special thanks goes out to the "Men's Warehouse" for providing our entertainers with thier tuxes. We always look great with the Men's Warehouse Tuxes.

(DJ JohnPerri)

(DJ Partick Sherry)

Twin City Bridal Association Wedding Fair Oct. 25th 2009

We hope you can make it to the TCBA Bridal Fair this Sunday from 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Our booth is the second one on the right as you enter the fair. Many of our prefered vendors will be there. Take time to check them out as well.

We have a great special the day of the fair. You won't want to miss it. This is the largest wedding fair in the fall season. To find out additional information click on the link. http://www.twincitybridal.com/

See you there!

The Big Mistake Brides Make

There is a huge mistake most brides make when choosing their DJ service. Actually; there are 5 mistakes!

Over 70% of Minnesota Brides wish they would have spent more time researching their entertainment choice. Even more Twin Cites brides wish they would have spent more money on entertainment. That's not just me talking, that's Modern Bride, USA Today and the Knot making that claim.

So what's a Bride to do? I'm going to tell you. Contact me for my personal consultation on how you can avoid the same mistakes. There are differences in DJ's. Big differences. The last thing you want, is to be a Minnesota Bride who experiences the 9:02 Syndrome!

The longer you wait the less opportunity you have in purchasing the right and the best quality entertainment for your wedding reception. Call now to set up your appointment. It cost you nothing and can eliminate the pain of hiring a poorly unqualified DJ or service.

You can also fill in the contact information form on our web site.

Hey Grooms! Want to be the hero of the day or the groom who saved a few dollars on the not so good at all entertainment? You're right. Being the Hero is much better.

Call now and set your appointment today. It's your wedding and you owe it to yourself and Bride to get the facts!

Call 651-455-7244 today!

Need a live jazz band for dinner and a professional DJ for the dance? We have it for you. We have an exclusive with Reception Jazz . Their goal is to provide professional live jazz at a price you can afford.

Reception Jazz attracts the most talented musicians and makes them available through our superior service. The result is a music experience everyone will enjoy.

To book Reception Jazz just call them at 612-839-0737. Ask about the
"Best Of Both Worlds Package" Or call us at Complete Music DJ Service.