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Recently, we posted a behind the scenes look at making a “Save the Date” video.  Today we’ll show you the finished product.

Trevor says that he has a lot of different ideas for his save the date videos that he is working on, so keep watch on things to come!!

Here’s the video that Trevor Brucki produced last week from a winter engagement session (CLICK HERE if you don’t see the video). Katherine & Chris are getting married at Cherry Hill, and this is where the video was filmed.

Here’s another video that Trevor Brucki produced earlier in the year: (CLICK HERE if you don’t see the video).  Kara & Chris will be getting married at Hotel Ft.Garry, so Broadway was the perfect setting for this video.

Madeline’s Weddings Workshop for Brides and Grooms-to-be
Saturday, November 27, 2009 at Greenwood Inn & Suites

The Madeline’s Weddings Workshop is perfect for couples who are looking to plan their wedding without assistance, but require a little help to get started.

We have put together an extraordinary workshop for all you brides, grooms, members of the bridal party, parents of the couple and emcees! In our workshop we will bring you all the fundamental tools needed to plan your special day. We will go through all the elements of a wedding and show you how to put your ideas and details into place. You will receive a list of the most reputable and reliable vendors that Madeline’s has worked with for years.

Madeline’s Workshop is a powerful way to educate brides & grooms about planning their wedding. Utilize our expertise and knowledge of the BEST vendors in Winnipeg.
Our planners will be hands on throughout the day. We will provide many great tips and ideas as well as a Q. & A. period to give you the help you need to go forth and plan your BIG day!

We have created this fantastic workshop to simplify the overwhelming wedding planning process.

Your Madeline’s Weddings workshop includes…

Workshop Workbook
- Sample Budget
- Several Checklists
- Tips & Ideas
- Planning Timeline
- Tips and Important things to know when booking vendors
- Madeline’s’ Weddings Preferred Vendor List

Upcoming 2010 Trends
- What’s in for 2010 and more importantly, what’s out!
- Popular colour trends for 2010
- Exploring different types of décor and design
- Favours – what to give your guests
- What to expect for dress trends in 2010

Etiquette/Traditions
- Emcee’s and what their job entails
- Who should be giving speeches
- What traditions are still used and which ones should be laid to rest

Question & Answer Period
- The do’s and don’ts of planning
- Open floor, we’ll be answering YOUR questions about planning your wedding!

Featured Speakers bringing their expertise to the table
- Julie ~ Whyte Ridge Academy Florists
- Pam ~ Cake-ology
- Trevor Brucki Photography & Joel Ross Photography ~ W-list Photographers

Extra Bonuses
- $400 Gift Certificate from Madeline’s Weddings
- Expert advice from Madeline & her team
- Doors Prizes
- Gift Bag for each attendee
- A fantastic lunch made exclusively for our group by the Greenwood Inn chefs

WHEN & WHERE
November 27, 2009 9am – 3pm
Greenwood Inn & Suites
1715 Wellington Avenue
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Cost – $295.00
Early Booking Price – (Before July 31, 2009) -$225.00

Madeline’s Weddings Workshop is designed to offer a unique perspective on weddings and to simplify the overwhelming wedding planning process.

We look forward to sharing with you this incomparable wedding planning experience.
Join us for an exclusive event tailored specifically to stylish and sophisticated couples who are planning a unique and unforgettable wedding in Winnipeg.

*As this is a very hands-on seminar, seats will be limited. Contact us today to reserve your space.

Hi everyone! I’m happy to introduce the newest W-List member and friend, Danny Kramer of the Danny Kramer Event Band! I’ve personally worked with Danny on many weddings and his band is truly professional and quite capable of getting even your shyest guests on the dance floor! Danny is one of our guest bloggers and I’m quite excited to share this entry with you all! Enjoy!
Patty

Choosing a Live Band for Your Wedding

by Danny Kramer

You’ve gotten engaged, you’ve booked the banquet facility, and now you’re ready to choose the live band that will perform at your wedding. But how do find the right one? The proper entertainment can help you create an evening that your family and friends will talk about for years.

How to Find Bands:
Ask everyone you know if they have seen any great bands at recent weddings or corporate events. (Most accomplished bands play both) Go online and look up “Wedding Music” or Wedding Bands” in your area. Another good resource is the banquet managers of the main halls in your city. They see most of the bands and know how they are to work with and how they sound.

What to Look For:
A wedding/corporate band needs to be able to entertain people of all ages. They should be able to play jazzy standards, r & b, pop, disco, rock, top 40 etc. They need a much larger songlist than the average club band. Who are their past corporate clients? What main banquet facilities and hotels have they performed at in your area? Can they offer references? Do they have Live sound clips you can hear? Insist on hearing recordings of the band playing live, because with modern technology even mildly talented bands can sound like Rock Stars in the studio, yet sound awful in person. Does the band leader seem organized and easy to deal with?
Band Size & Cost:
Wedding/corporate bands vary in size, though most have 5-9 musicians with larger acts, referred to as Big Bands, having up to 23 members. Prices vary according to band size, reputation, and client requirements. They can range in price from $1800-$10,000, with most high end bands charging $2500-$5000. Like diamonds, Size + Quality =Cost

Thus if you hire an experienced professional band with an excellent reputation that fits your budget, you are well on the way to having the time of your life at your wedding.

Written by Danny Kramer of
The Danny Kramer Event Band
www.dannykramer.com