Wedding Playlist: Smooth R&B Grooves 2012-04-02

I use this playlist for cocktail hour or during dinner time. The grooves on this wedding playlist provide the perfect atmosphere for guests to mingle, relax and soak in the moment

This playlist has the songs Fortunate by Maxwell, At Your Best You Are Love by The Isley Brothers, Forever More by R. Kelly, Alright by Ledisi, Love The Woman by Chante Moore, and more

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Wedding Playlist | Throwback 80′s Jams 2012-03-03

Looking to feed your 80′s music fix?  I got you covered with this playlist. 80′s music is all about being fun and carefree, so it really works well at wedding receptions when most people just want to cut loose and leave their cares behind.  Men at Work, Bon Jovi, Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock, we got ‘em all on this playlist.  So turn it up and party like its ’85 and you can’t wait to get home to watch Different Strokes! - Nate Be sure to check out some of my other playlists here and here. P. S. Did you not see your favorite 80′s dance tune? Let me know in the comments below (more...)

Wedding Planning Checklists : Which Wedding Planning Checklist is Right for You? 2012-02-29

With wedding season now in full swing, how do you plan to stay on top of all of those important tasks leading up you your special day?

Not to fear!  Fortunately there are several free resources available online to keep you focused and sane during your wedding planning process.  I have listed a few below with my thoughts and advice.

Wedding Wire offers an online Wedding Checklist that is easy to use with and they even offer an iphone or android app for your smartphone.   http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-checklists.html

The Knot also has a Wedding Checklist that is very similar to WeddingWire’s offering in that it is also online and accessible from a smartphone.  The Knot also features many other great resources for your wedding day.
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning-tools/tools-wedding-checklist.aspx

The Wedding Channel offers what it called it’s “Perfect Planning Checklist“.  This list allows you to print a copy for your binder to take with you.  It is a little bit old school considering most couples use their smartphone for everything, but if you don’t want another reason to look at your phone, this is a great option. http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/planning/checklist/12-10months.asp

Google Weddings  is a new player in the wedding game and they offer several wedding tools including a place to create a wedding website and store pictures.  They offer an online checklist as well.  Not a bad option, but I fear not as tried and true or thorough as some of the other options out there.  http://www.google.com/weddings

Some things to consider….

Checklists can be wonderful tools to help you get things done in a timely fashion.  If you compare checklists you will notice that the timing of items may be different from each other.  One checklist may recommend choosing your venue a year in advance, another may recommend more or less time.

Don’t get so hung up on using your checklist as “the sole authority on how things are done”.  Instead, think of it as a loose guide to a path you will create for yourself.   I have found that couples have a much smoother time planning their wedding if they prioritize what is really important to them before they  start looking at venues or dresses or hiring vendors.

Do you know of any other wedding checklists you would like to share?  Please recommend them below in the comments section.

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Soul Train Lives Mix 2012-02-12

What’s a DJ if he doesn’t have good music?  This is my latest demo mix project for you to enjoy.

I was inspired to create this mix after hearing about the untimely death of Don Cornelius.  I can remember watching Soul Train on Saturday mornings after finishing my chores.  I remember trying to copy all the break dance and pop lock moves.

I am currently working on a few other mixtape projects for your listening pleasures.  Be sure to check back here often, the mixes will be coming soon I promise!!

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My Top Ten Whitney Houston Video Playlist 2012-02-14

This Year’s Grammy Awards definitely had a somber tone with the passing of pop legend Whitney Houston.  She left a legacy of powerful soulful vocals that no one can match.

In honor of her passing I put together a few of my favorites for you to enjoy.

If you don’t see your favorite Whitney song, let me know in the comments below.

 

Whitney Houston – You Give Good Love

 

Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You

 

Whitney Houston – How Will I Know

 

Whitney Houston – Greatest Love of All

 

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

 

Whitney  Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody

 

Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing

 

Whitney  Houston – I’m Every Woman

 

Whitney Houston – So Emotional

 

Whitney Houston – All The Man I Need

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