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Don’t make this mistake for your Wedding!

Wedding Mistakes | Chicago Wedding Band | DRS Music

Let’s say you’ve got a very important meeting with your largest client. While you’re making your presentation, the CEO starts reading a magazine about his favorite sports team.  How would you feel? Now consider your wedding…You’ve spent the last year planning every little detail. You can’t wait to start the dancing. The Chicago wedding band starts playing […]

How do I stay Organized for my Wedding?

Chicago Wedding | Chicago Wedding Vendors | DRS Music

There are many details to keep track of for your Chicago Wedding. This how we can help you stay organized. Once you have signed the contract, you will receive a template of your wedding schedule. Once the form has been completed then simply email it back to me. I will confirm your schedule with you. […]

Would you call a plumber for new shoes?

Plumber

If you injured your shoulder would you go to your mechanic? If you needed to get your hair done would you go to a hardware store? If you needed to have your computer fixed would you call your dentist? Then why would you consider having your uncle do the video for your wedding? This applies […]

Acknowledging the Death of a Parent

Father and bride dancing

When a parent or other close relative has passed away recently, it’s important to find an appropriate way to remember them without ruining the joyous tone of the wedding. After all, a wedding is a celebration, and while a missing parent is certainly sad, it shouldn’t overpower the wedding day.Some ways to remember a parent: […]

Location, Location, Location

Location | Chicago Wedding Music Band | DRS Music

Finding the perfect room for your reception is just like a a great fitting suit. If your room is too big you won’t able to show off your big shoulders etc. Your guests will be stretched out across the room while you lose the focus of the party. If it’s too small you will feel […]

Top 10 Wedding Requests for Solo Harp

Harp at wedding

The harp is a beautiful instrument that can lift your wedding music and make it feel ethereal and special. DRSMusic compiled a list of the most popular harp songs to play at weddings. Here are the Top 10 Requested for Solo Harp: 10. “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella 9. “A […]

How to Stay in love while planning your Wedding

Planning Your Wedding | Chicago Wedding Band | DRS Music

Planning a Chicago wedding can be stressful. Likely you’ve never done this before. How can you prevent the arguments and stay in love during this time? A couple told me their secret for keeping their relationship happy during the sometimes stressful time of planning a Chicago wedding. What they do is set aside one night […]

What is Dancing Between Courses/East Coast Style Wedding?

Courses | Chicago Wedding Music Band | DRS Music

First, let’s define what dancing between courses is. It is used for all weddings on the east coast and amazingly enough called East Coast style. Secondly, it has become very popular for weddings throughout the country. The biggest difference is that the dance orchestra starts at the beginning of dinner instead of after. Here’s what […]

Get Organized for Wedding Planning!

The Knot Planner

You’ve had friends to your home for dinner. Maybe you’ve hosted a Super Bowl party or two. But have you ever planned and coordinated an event for 50-300 guests? If you haven’t, then welcome to the world of wedding planning. Caterers, florists, and other wedding-related companies will be banging down your door to get your […]

Wedding Reception Styles from Classy Wedding Favors.com

Wedding guest gifts

When it comes to wedding receptions, this is your special event and a way of thanking guests for participating in your special day. For this reason, most bride and grooms want to look at all their options to choose the one that will best match the wedding, the budget, and the guests. Once you know the […]

Is it important to use a Professional Emcee for my Wedding?

Emcee David

Remember back in junior high, what did we do when we had a substitute teacher? We knew they didn’t know what they were doing, so we didn’t really listen to them or take them seriously, right? Why did this happen? There wasn’t a strong leader. The same applies to your Chicago wedding. Things don’t just […]

How is my Wedding like a Movie?

Movie | Chicago Wedding Music Band | DRS Music

Think of the last great movie you saw. Each scene had its own feel to it. A chase scene uses fast exciting music to add to the drama. A romantic scene uses beautiful sweeping love songs to enhance the mood. What if you used the same music for both? What would that romantic scene be […]