How to evaluate a Chicago Wedding Band
Evaluating wedding bands in Chicago, or any location, involves assessing several factors to ensure that the band matches your vision, your budget, and your style. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the right choice: 1. Identify Your Musical Style & Wedding Atmosphere Type of Music: Determine what kind of music you envision for […]
Why an Experienced MC is Crucial for Your Wedding Day
When planning a wedding, couples often focus on the big-ticket items: the venue, catering, photography, and the perfect dress. However, one role that is sometimes overlooked—but can make or break your wedding day—is the Master of Ceremonies (MC). This person serves as the glue that holds your event together, ensuring it flows seamlessly while keeping […]
The Benefits of Having a Separate Emcee at Your Wedding
Your wedding day is one of the most significant milestones of your life. It’s a celebration of love, unity, and the beginning of a new chapter with your partner. With so many moving parts, from the ceremony to the reception, it’s crucial to ensure that everything flows smoothly. One way to guarantee this is by […]
What Make DRS Music Better?
Founded by David Rothstein, DRS Music, Inc. has been a premier choice for live music entertainment in Chicago for over 25 years. David’s vision was to create a more personal and customized experience for weddings and special events, setting DRS Music apart from other bands that often deliver generic performances. What Makes DRS Music Better […]
Wedding Dinner is More Than Just The Meal
Dinner at a wedding is not just a meal; it’s an experience, a celebration of love, and a highlight of the festivities. As guests gather around beautifully adorned tables, the evening unfolds with a series of delightful moments that make the dinner memorable. Here’s a closer look at what typically happens during this special time. […]
How to Choose Your Chicago Wedding Vendors
Planning a wedding is a monumental task, and choosing the right vendors is crucial to ensuring your big day goes off without a hitch. From photographers to florists, each vendor plays a vital role in bringing your vision to life. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you select the best wedding vendors for your special […]
Setting the Tone: The Importance of Wedding Music
A wedding is a celebration of love, commitment, and the beginning of a new chapter in life. Every element of a wedding, from the venue to the decorations, plays a crucial role in creating the perfect ambiance. Among these elements, music holds a special place. It has the power to evoke emotions, set the tone, […]
The Top 10 Easy Wedding planning Tips
At David Rothstein Music, we love sharing our wedding industry knowledge about Chicago wedding music, entertainment, and how to make the wedding day run smoothly. So here are ten easy wedding planning tips, including the planning stages and the actual wedding day. Some ideas relate to logistics and others to emotional aspects, and many […]
What Will Guests Remember Most About Your Wedding?
Your wedding is sure to be special if you have a rustic barn, intimate garden or elegant chapel wedding. What makes a wedding truly memorable? It comes down to atmosphere and elements like decor and fleeting moments that unfold beautifully during the day. The atmosphere is a feeling that floats in the air, invisible but […]
The Return of Big Weddings
You’ve spent the last year waiting to see the return of big weddings but when you’d be able to plan for your big wedding. Maybe you’ve been postponing booking your vendors, hoping that COVID-19 will be going away quickly. Perhaps you’ve had a micro-wedding instead of your ultimate wedding, but now you’re thinking about having […]
6 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Wedding Vendors
Planning a wedding requires a lot of decision-making, especially when hiring wedding vendors. Since suppliers play a crucial role in creating your dream wedding, knowing the most common mistakes to avoid when choosing wedding vendors can save you from any wedding horror stories. Pushing through with bookings without meetings, reading contracts, asking for samples, and […]
How to Include Music for Your Micro-Wedding
Because of COVID-19, weddings have now changed from 250 guests to 10-50 guests. Along with your gut count, many other aspects have been affected, including music. As you know from attending many of your friends’ weddings in years past, music is one of the most important aspects of any wedding. Just because you’re doing […]