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Can I get a cash discount?

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Sure! You can ABSOLUTELY get a cash discount for your services. You’ll save money on checks, pen ink, postage, and the pesky responsibility of balancing your account. What you won’t get with a cash discount however is a paper trail. In this day and age with the lawsuit happy culture we live in, covering your tracks and protecting yourself is important. In the business world (not the make believe business world), you have to pay your fair share of taxes.

As tempting as it is to pocket every dime that comes in, you have a fiduciary responsibility to pay your fair share just like anyone else. In fact, as a business owner, we are responsible for typically 30% more in taxes than the average consumer. There’s self employment tax, corporate taxes, sales taxes, service taxes, income taxes, and the list goes on. By offering a cash discount for the purposes of evading taxes, is illegal. And if you’ve put your heart in soul to a business that you built from the ground up, you’d hate to throw it all away just to save a buck. It’s not worth it.

But what about tax write offs? Yes, it’s true. Businesses can write off certain expenses to help ease the burden of tax liability. But they have to be legitimate deductions. If we were trying to evade taxes and hide cash, we wouldn’t be able to open lines of credit, put that cash into an account to pay for the necessary expenses or invest in the business to grow it and offer better services to our clients. We offer the best services we possibly can and keep innovating to be the best we can be for you, our clients.

That is why it is important to do things by the book. If you’ve ever seen the discount stores while driving down the street and notice that a short time later they’re “going out of business”, ask yourself why. The deep discounts they are offering lack value. When you discount shop, you aren’t expecting quality. You’re expecting cheap and easy. We pride ourselves on doing right by our clients and will continue to do so. Paying taxes helps fund education programs, public works projects and more. It’s our civil responsibility and benefits everyone.

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Kaynor Tech 2014 Prom

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On Friday April 25th, over 200 students from W.F. Kaynor Technical School made their way to Aria, CT’s newest event destination in Prospect.

With a ‘Great Gatsby’ themed prom, this was the perfect setting. Lavish chandeliers lined the majestic venue complimenting the imported italian marble on every surface. With exquisite cuisine and an atmosphere that would be the envy of a Kardashian, Kaynor’s prom was nothing short of magical.

We lined the ceiling above the dance floor with stars with our Dancing Under the Stars Effect. Once the house lights were turned down, students enjoyed dancing under the midnight sky.

To add some pop, we added our COLORWASH system to the floor and showered the guests in a vibrant and rich environment. Taking things a step further, our computerized Mobile Club intelligent lighting system kept things exciting in 180 degrees around Aria’s great ballroom.

As if the lighting wasn’t enough, we pulled out the stops in our audio department with our MAXX STAXX 10,000 Watt sound system that shook Aria to it’s foundation.

The anticipation from the administration and the staff were that no prom would last all night and guests were expected to leave early. That being said, we were out to debunk that theory. At the Prom’s conclusion at 11:30pm, we still had over 150 students.

We are happy to report that Kaynor’s 2014 prom was a success. Thank you to all who attended and chose us 2 years running for Kaynor’s prom. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

 

 

Katerina’s Sweet 16 Party

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Last night, we headed up to the Pond House Grille in Glastonbury, CT for Katerina’s Sweet 16 Party. Despite the blizzard like conditions, everyone wade it safely. After a white knuckle ride up to Glastonbury, we beat our setup record. With just an hour to spare, we had the entire ballroom at the Pond House uplit in purple, a color changing, cascading waterfall, dancing under the stars, and audio ready to go for when guests arrived. PHEW!

60 of Katerina’s family and closest friends danced the night away with an eclectic mix covering several decades of music. The Funtastic Photo Booth was a big hit as guests dressed up in their favorite charachters for a fun photo. Check out some of the pix from last night’s Sweet 16.

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The Perfect Mother Son dance songs | Weddings for Men

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The Perfect Mother Son dance songs | Weddings for Men

Picking music for your wedding is not something you think of every day. It’s hard to figure out a song that really speaks to you in terms of your life and experience with mom. Here are 50 of the most popular mother/son dance songs that we’ve seen at weddings this past year. Hope it helps!

1 Rascal Flatts
My Wish

2 Armstrong, Louis
What A Wonderful World

3 Boyz II Men
A Song For Mama

4 Beatles
In My Life

5 Lynyrd Skynyrd
Simple Man

6 Womack, Lee Ann
I Hope You Dance

7 Dion, Celine
Because You Loved Me (Theme From Up Clo…

8 Kamakawiwo’ole, Israel ‘Iz’
Over The Rainbow

9 Groban, Josh
You Raise Me Up

10 Stewart, Rod
Forever Young

11 Chesney, Kenny
Don’t Blink

12 Stewart, Rod
Have I Told You Lately

13 King, Ben E.
Stand By Me

14 Brooks, Garth
It’s Your Song

15 Matthews, Jason
That’s What Mamas Do

16 Cole, Natalie With Nat King Cole
Unforgettable

17 Wonder, Stevie
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

18 Adkins, Trace
Then They Do

19 Collins, Phil
You’ll Be In My Heart

20 Midler, Bette
Wind Beneath My Wings

21 Rogers, Kenny
Through The Years

22 Taylor, James
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

23 Fleetwood Mac
Landslide

24 Hicks, Taylor
Do I Make You Proud

25 Hill, Faith
There You’ll Be

26 Mcentire, Reba
He Gets That From Me

27 Sinatra, Frank
The Way You Look Tonight

28 Beatles
Let It Be

29 John, Elton
Your Song

30 Morrison, Van
Days Like This

31 Presley, Elvis
Memories

32 Brickman, Jim Feat. Lady Antebellum Wit…
Never Alone

33 Simon, Paul
Loves Me Like A Rock

34 Beach Boys
God Only Knows

35 Brooks, Garth
The Dance

36 Harris, Mark
Find Your Wings

37 Joel, Billy
Just The Way You Are

38 Dixie Chicks
Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)

39 Taylor, James
You’ve Got A Friend

40 Wonder, Stevie
Isn’t She Lovely

41 Clapton, Eric
Wonderful Tonight

42 Travis, Randy
Angels

43 Carey, Mariah
Hero

44 Cocker, Joe
You Are So Beautiful

45 Denver, John
Sunshine On My Shoulders

46 Houston, Whitney
I Will Always Love You

47 Underwood, Carrie
Mama’s Song

48 2pac
Dear Mama

49 Guns N’ Roses
Sweet Child O’ Mine

50 Intruders
I’ll Always Love My Mama

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Turn your wedding to do list into a ‘done’ list.

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Turn your wedding to do list into a ‘done’ list.

So you’ve got your wedding band. Lets get to wedding planning and turn your wedding to do list into a done list! There’s so much to think about and so many pieces to the puzzle. Where does one begin?

WeddingWire has made it SUPER easy to help you stay organized with the wedding planning process.By using their wedding checklist, you can plan your wedding with ease so that when the big day comes, you’re relaxed, stress free, and able to enjoy your celebration with your friends and family.

Check out WeddingWire’s wedding planner by visiting  http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-checklists.html?pcode=ar-fbx-feed&utm_source=adroll&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=fbx_feed and start to get the most out of your wedding planning and even more importantly… Get the most out of your once in a life time special day with your friends and family.

Good luck and happy planning!

2013 Hawks Landing Country Club Bridal Show

2013 Hawks Landing Country Club Bridal Show

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2013 Hawks Landing Country Club Bridal Show

We’re still recuperating from the last 2 shows but, we’re not slowing down. If you’re looking for a great venue, some awesome wedding services, and of course, the wedding of your dreams, you’ve gotta stop by and MEET THE DREAM TEAM at the2013 Hawks Landing Country Club Bridal Show at Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington on January 19th 2013.

Stop by and say hello! Find everything you need in one convenient visit! We’re looking forward to seeing all of the newly engaged couples in 2 weeks! It’s all happening at HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB!

Visit them at www.hawkslandingcc.com!

For more information on which connecticut bridal shows we’ll be attending, stay tuned to our facebook page at www.facebook.com/discjockeysinct

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THE GREAT DEBATE: Band or Wedding DJ and how much?

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From the WeddingWire Forums Kim Writes:

Band or Wedding DJ and how much?

“So I’m struggling with either having a band or dj. Do bands cost more? Do people think wedding bands are cheesy?
We were originally going to use FH’s co-worker, who does DJ’s on the side, but that fell through. When I started to look in to them, I was pretty bummed to see how much they actually cost and that may just put our entire a wedding a tad over budget now. This is one of the last things I need to book and is causing the most trouble!”Kim,The expression “The early bird gets the worm” is very useful here. When planning your wedding reception, the most important factor of finding vendors is that they are a good fit. Now in terms of the decision to go with live music or a dj… There are several things to consider.If you enjoy live music and you want more of a ‘SHOW’ where your guests can sit and watch a band play, this may be the right choice for you. You know your guests and what they like. Not to say that all bands are incapable of filling a dancefloor but, most people want to hear the original artists in a dancing environment. Also, you’re limited to the set list of songs that the band knows.  You also have to take into account that the band is full of people. And people need breaks. So expect to have 5 or 6 songs followed by a break and then back again.

When you use a DJ, they will have tens of thousands of selections for music covering just about everyone’s tastes and can easily switch things up to get people on the floor. Also, DJs don’t take breaks. If you’re having a 5 hour reception, expect that music will be playing throughout the length of the reception from start to finish.

A seasoned wedding DJ will have plenty of experience as well doing intros where as your bands have more experience with playing in bars and festivals. A DJ can also help to guide you and your guests through the events of the day giving you peace of mind keeping everything running smoothly for the catering, photography, videography, and reception staff.

Prices for DJs and bands and the requirements for each are miles apart. A DJ can comfortably be put into just about any 12×6 space and use a minimum of 2 dedicated circuits where as a band will need much more space and power not to mention food and drink. From a cost factor, DJs are typically more economical. A polished wedding band could cost anywhere between $6-$20K depending on their experience and ability. Wedding DJ prices vary and average between $1000-$3000. Sometimes with lighting included. You could always go with the family friend but, as you found out, sometimes things are best left to a professional.

Which ever way you choose, it’s up to you. It’s your special day. Make it whatever you want it to be.

 

School Dances: Back to the grind

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School Dances: Back to the grind…

I recently saw a post in a mobile DJ forum that seems to be a hot button lately for school dances. The grind issue.
Now speaking from my experiences from when I went to high school, the “dance” trends were a little different. It was all about who could show off their best MC Hammer or Michael Jackson moves or maybe a battle of the headbangers would ensue when Metallica was played. My parents did the twist and the stroll. And their parents did the swing and the foxtrot. But kids today are pushing the envelope and grinding teachers and faculty down to a fine powder.

So what is grinding exactly? To put it metaphorically, it is a vertical expression of a horizontal desire. This type of “dancing” is inappropriate for people of this age group and teachers are counting on us as entertainers to enforce strict “no grinding” policies when it comes to school dances. That being said, where does the responsibility lie? The DJ is there to provide music entertainment for the students and faculty. The chaperones and teachers are there to ensure that the school dance is a safe environment for the students. A true experienced professional who specializes in youth events would never encourage his audience to participate in destructive or lewd behavior.

So, what can we do as DJs to help create a fun environment without grinding? It’s simple.
Every consult that I go to with a school I always say the same thing. “Grinding for kids is like a big red button. The more you tell them not to push that button, the more likely they will.” I’m sure we can all remember when we were teens, we pushed boundaries and tested the waters to see how far we could go. The truth is, most students are there to have a good time. Not all kids participate in grinding. The best thing a school could do is to leave well enough alone and take care of the few “bad seeds” when necessary. The DJ can also support this by playing more upbeat songs with a higher BPM. Engaging the audience with a simple, “PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR. NOW EVERYBODY SCREAM” is a sure fire way to keep the excitement up and the grinding to a minimum.

All of these small steps can be taken to keep the kids happy, the faculty happy, and the DJ happy. So just remember the next time you are planning your next school social event… Don’t stress over grinding. Just plan on having the time of your life…