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Everything You Need to Know About Beach Weddings

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In the summer, many people take to the beach searching for that perfect sunset wedding. While this kind of picturesque approach seems perfect, there can be a lot involved. If you do decide to get married in the sand, here are some important things to keep in mind: Especially if you’re planning a destination wedding, […]

15 Qualities of Top Wedding Vendors

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15 Qualities of Top Wedding Vendors   Based on my last 20 years of working as a bandleader in one of the busiest Chicago wedding bands with a wide variety of wedding vendors, I’ve compiled this list of some qualities I’ve noticed in all the top wedding vendors throughout the nation.   1. EDUCATED – […]

Summer Ceremonies: Things to Keep in Mind for Outdoor Weddings

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Summer Ceremonies: Things to Keep in Mind for Outdoor Weddings July is one of the most popular months for people to tie the knot. While outdoor weddings can be absolutely beautiful, they also require a little extra planning in case mother nature doesn’t agree with the mother of the bride. Obviously, you can’t control the weather, […]

Chicago Is The Nation’s Third-Most Expensive Wedding Location

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We’ve been featured in the Chicago Tribune! They sourced the best Chicago vendors for wedding planning wedding location essentials at the high-end and more budget friendly options, including food, beverages, venue, music, wedding location and flowers. Here’s what they said about us: “Price: $18,975 for six hours. This is the company’s most expensive  package (most […]

Three Reasons to Consider Chicago Event Transportation

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When you happen to be planning an event in Chicago, there are so many details to consider before the event actually happens. There’s a lot of energy that goes into planning a great celebration, and you want to make sure your efforts don’t go unnoticed when all is said and done. Did you know that […]

5 Most Important Factors for Choosing a Wedding Ring

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Picking out your wedding ring is a choice of a lifetime, and we mean that in the literal sense! This small sentimental piece will adorn you and your partner’s fingers as you journey through this exciting new adventure together. Being such a huge decision, it can be surrounded by anxiety and stress, making it an […]

What Are You Forgetting About?

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There are so many things to consider when preparing up for the biggest day of your life. From the venue, to the food, to the Chicago wedding band, you want to make sure you have everything aligned well in advance. When it comes to yourself it is important you take care of the little things […]

Groom’s Checklist for Grooming

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By Harry’s High-Quality Grooming Products There’s plenty going through your mind on your wedding day, so many things you don’t want to forget. So, I have created a checklist for you to reference on the day of your wedding so you can look almost as good as your soon-to-be wife! Let’s be real – she […]

The Big Day: Don’t Forget Items!

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With your wedding day just around the corner, it’s normal for the nerves to start kicking in. We know how much planning goes into that one single day, but in the end, it’s all worth it. You’ve probably made a list and checked it twice, but sometimes things get forgotten and bumps occur along the […]

Why is a Separate Emcee Such an Advantage?

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Every wedding includes plenty of activities from introductions, to toasts, to all your formal dances. It is important to have all of those activities clearly announced by an experienced emcee. All bands have somebody who does this, what makes David Rothstein Music stand out among other Chicago Wedding Bands, is that even though David is […]

Five Steps to Finding a Great Fitting Suit

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Five Steps to Finding a Great Fitting Suit For the longest time, high-end brands have made us believe that the only way to look sharp in a suit was to spend at least $500. We’re here to debunk that myth and have proved several thousand times that the key to looking sharp really comes down […]

Boutonnieres: Perfect Pinning and Placement

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Boutonnieres: Perfect Pinning and Placement One of the most common mistakes men make when getting ready on their big day is poor boutonniere placement. We’ve seen it everywhere from the center of their lapel to inside the front pocket of their jacket. When you think about it, it’s understandable that this may be confusing. After […]