Creative Wedding Idea – Marryoke Music Video

There’s a new wedding service that is catching on for wedding videographers
to offer to brides called “Marryoke” or “Lip Dub”.

Here’s a brief explanation of the services…

Get your guests singing along to lines from your favourite song, then leave the rest to us as we create your very own music video. And don’t worry if you’re out of tune, because we dub the original track over the video making it look as though you are all singing superstars!

So, you and your guests can star in your very own music video!

Here are a couple examples…

Vote for local Wedding Contest

You may remember an Indianapolis wedding contest we highlighted over at April Foster Events.

The submissions for the contest are all in
and YOU can vote for the winner.

So, head on over to April Foster Events and vote for your favorite Indianapolis engaged couple.

Vote for the Winner

New IWB Vendor – Life’s Path Photography

We’d like to welcome Life’s Path Photography
to the Indianapolis Wedding Photographers page.

Be sure to check out their website @ www.lifespathphotography.com

Thriller Wedding Dance

Guest Post – Hire an Alcohol Service or DIY?

Guest Post by Phillip Gray from My Bar To You
You could bake your own wedding cake, but would you?
You could take your own wedding pictures, but would you?
You could plan your own wedding (what a nightmare), but would you?
You could make your own wedding dress, but would you?
You would hire a professional for these services, so why would you act as your own bartender?

I am certain you have many friends that would be willing to mix drinks for you as you can find drink recipes all over the internet. However, which of your guests would you ask to miss out on the fun and activities to be able to mix drinks for everyone? In Indiana, you are required to hire a bartender if your party is in a public place and you serve alcohol.
Some people think that bartenders only mix drinks, not true! Professional bartenders are trained to spot underage drinkers and fake IDs. We are also trained to recognize when someone has had too much to drink and how to handle this situation in a manner that does not cause a scene. Further, bartenders know which alcohols go best together and how much is too much. Have you ever gotten ill from a drink? If you put too much of certain alcohols in a drink you could actually make someone sick. For example, a concentrated liqueur like Triple Sec can make someone sick if more than a half ounce is used. To be a liqueur, the alcohol must be at least 20% sugar, but we are taking about a CONCENTRATED liqueur, think about how much sugar is in this one half ounce of Triple Sec. There are many other type of alcohol that if too much is used you could take the fun out of the party. Many people think that more alcohol in a drink makes for a better drink, not true, more alcohol can not only get you intoxicated faster, but most likely make the drink taste bad. When baking a cake, would you add more sugar to make it better? Instead of pouring more liquor, give them a better liquor and this will improve the quality of the drink. Instead of pouring McCormicks Tequila for a Margarita, use Jose Quervo or 1800, not more Tequila. These are things Professional Bartenders know how and why to do. A Chef once told me “A cook knows how, a chef knows why”, the same with Professional Bartenders.

In addition, did you know that in Indiana, if you serve a minor alcohol it is a Class A Misdemeanor and serving someone who is already intoxicated is a Class D Felony. In addition to criminal liabilities, there are Civil Liabilities as well. If you were to serve alcohol to someone that is already intoxicated you could be setting yourself up for Civil Actions. Suppose you serve someone and they leave your party, driving intoxicated, and on the way home they have an accident that injures or kills someone. The last person and/or place they were served could be held civilly liable. There have been legal cases where this has happened, with judgments in excess of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. These are just a few of the things Professional Bartenders are aware of and watch for.  (Laws vary from state to state, call your local Alcohol Authority to check the Laws in your state)

Finally, a good professional bartender can be fun and funny. I know when I am behind a bar, I have a great deal of fun with those that come to me for drinks. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to mixing drinks, I am all business, but when it comes to guests I am all fun and games. I have stated on many occasions “I can teach anyone how to mix drinks, I cannot teach anyone how to be a bartender” bartending is, like so many other professions, something that comes from inside your own personality.

So to answer our original question, Hire a Professional Bartender or do it yourself, you decide, base your decision based on the facts though. If you would make your own wedding cake, or take your own wedding pictures, then perhaps you could do it yourself. Bartenders are just as much professionals as any other professional that caters, plans, or entertains for parties. Hire the Professional Bartender, you’ll thank yourself later on, and so will your guests.

Post Written by: Phillip Gray from My Bar To You

New IWB Vendor: My Bar To You

We’d like to welcome My Bar To You
to the Indianapolis Bars Page!

Be sure to check out their website @ www.MyBarToYou.com

Spring Bridal Show – Zionsville

TheSpring Bridal Show in Zionsville

The Spring Bridal Show is your all in one bridal experience where you can interact with the area’s best wedding professionals in one convenient location. Participating vendors will showcase their products and services giving you an opportunity to see the experts in action. You will also be able to find exclusive show specials that can only be found at The Spring Bridal Show.

This show is different from all the others due to the unique fact it takes place outside under large wedding tents. The Spring Bridal Show is a great cure for spring fever. Our tents are decked out to the nines creating a bridal show experience you will never forget.

The Spring Bridal Show will be at Lion’s Park in Zionsville, IN!

Date: Sunday, May 03, 2009
Place: Lion’s Park in Zionsville
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Price: $1.00 (proceeds going to charity)
Phone: (317) 872-8368
Email: info@acepartyandtents.com
Website: The Bridal Show Website

Win a FREE $20,000 Indianapolis Wedding

Guest Post: Why Live Music?

To start with it ISN’T if the band is not quality enough to perform a version of the songs your guests will recognize and appreciate. If you can get a band like that, then there is just no comparison with a DJ and the price difference becomes well worth it.

Dancing in front of professional musicians performing just the song you chose for your first dance…well, many brides still smile remembering that moment! Your guests will feel more at ease joining in the fun while dancing and talking with a great band like your parents used to when they were younger. Great live music will let your guests relive their memories at the very same time you are creating your own. It is a traditional American art form and very real generational “bridge” for all your family and guests. Experienced performers will give your reception and the music life!

Post written by: Mike White from Cool Chilies

YouTube Weddings: Bridal Party Dance @ Reception

Here’s a great dance @ a wedding reception that gets the whole bridal party involved!

YouTube Video

Three mistakes to avoid when hiring a photographer

I’m loving that my Facebook friends are sharing all types of great links lately!  I actually forget which local Indianapolis Photographer shared this link, but I wanted to pass the info onto all of you!

The article is 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

Here are the Cliffs Notes version of the article…

1. Don’t Make the Mistake of Overlooking the Photographer’s Personality
2. Don’t Make the Mistake of Prioritizing Products Over the Photography
3. Don’t Make the Mistake of Expecting Pro Results From an Amateur Photographer

You should definately hop over to this great article by clicking the link below!

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

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