The engagement season has arrived so it is time to bring on the serious stuff, wedding planning.
Top 10 Wedding Songs of All Time
Skip AKA Yankee0412 on Youtube used to DJ weddings back in the day, so he has tons of experience with helping brides pick out their wedding music, first dance songs, etc. Skip also opened up the topic to What Is That Song Facebook Fan Page people. So, what we have here are the Top 10, of course you may another idea of what should be on that list, and that’s cool….that’s what makes listmaking so mich fun. Thanks for watching and be sure to check out Skips other videos on my YouTube channel.
For more fun, go to my site http://www.whatisthatsong.net You’ll be able to find all the songs you hear in TV commercials, movies, all your favorite TV shows and tons of lists like this where you can listen to the songs and download them if you wish.
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Event planners and party planners get free admission to the Canadian Special Events Show March 24, 2011 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Free tickets register here
On display will be lighting, decor, staging, gifts & giveaways, creative services, entertainment, catering, florals and more
$5.00 Discount on the Toronto Wine & Cheese Show coupon code promo. The Toronto Wine and Cheese Show runs
Friday March 18 to Sunday March 20, 2011
International Centre, Hall 5
6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m. | Saturday: Noon – 10 p.m. | Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.
A $5.00 discount can be applied at the door using this $5.00 off coupon and print it for presentation at the door.
Discount coupon promo code. Get your yard ready for summer and start with a visit to Canada Blooms. Get $ 4.00 off the ticket price when buying the tickets on line at the Canada Blooms web site. The tickets are $ 18.00 and entering “cityto” without the quotation marks in the promo code box will reduce the ticket price to $14.00.
With the show being at the direct energy centre the any price reduction helps.
For those planning backyard parties now is the time to get things organized, start the backyard clean-up, visit the show for ideas and order your tent rentals.
The Toronto region has a new event planning resource. ASAP Tent and Party Rentals new web site is almost ready to go. Get listed in southern Ontario’s best resource directory.
It’s all about networking. Our web site intents to be the best event planning web site for wedding planners or event planners. We will list both competing and complimentary businesses with preference given to business in Toronto or companies that location does not reflect their purpose. Extra consideration will also be given to those that are willing to contribute to this blog.
The following or related companies are invited to apply for a listing:
A/V Equipment
* Audio Visual & Sound Equipment
* Audio Visual Lighting & Special Effects
Animals
* Animals for Parties
* Dove & Butterfly Release
Artists
* Airbrush Artists
* Candy, Dough & Sculptures
* Caricatures
* Face & Body Painting
* Hands of Wax & Sand Art
* Henna, Temporary Tattoos & Bindi
* Silhouettes
* Unique Art
Bakeries
* Bakeries & Pastry Shops
* Wedding Cakes
Balloons
* Balloons & Balloon Bouquets
* Hot Air Balloons
* Sky Lanterns
Bands
* Arabic Bands
* Armenian Bands
* Asian Bands
* Aussie Bush Bands
* Big Band, Swing Bands
* Bluegrass Bands
* British Bands
* Calypso & Reggae Bands
* Chamber Music & Classical Bands
* Country Bands
* Disco, Motown, Soul, R&B Bands
* European Bands
* Flamenco Bands
* Greek Bands
* Gypsy Bands
* Indian Bands
* Irish, Scottish, Celtic & Ceilidh Bands
* Israeli, Jewish, Klezmer Bands
* Jazz Bands
* Latin & Salsa Bands
* Mariachi Bands
* Persian Bands
* Polynesian & Hawaiian Bands
* Russian Bands
* String Quartet
* Tribute & Cover Bands
* Variety Band
* Wedding Bands
Bridal Gowns & Accessories
* Bridal Accessories & Jewelry
* Bridal Gown Preservation
* Bridal Registries
* Bridal Shoes
* Bridal Veils, Headpieces & Tiaras
* Lingerie
* Wedding Dress Alterations
* Wedding Dresses
Business to Business
* Wholesale Party Equipment
* Wholesale Party Supplies
Carnival Games
* Carnival Games & Rides
Catering & Food
* Bar & Wait Staff
* Bar Supplies
* Cappuccino and Frozen Drink Machines
* Catering
* Chefs & Cooks
* Chinese Caterer
* Chocolate Fountains
* Chocolates, Candies & Cupcakes
* Food & Ice Carving
* Food Carts
* Food Delivery & Pizza
* Greek Caterer
* Ice & Dry Ice
* Ice Cream
* Ice Cream Carts & Trucks
* Italian Caterer
* Kosher Catering
* Lobster
* Mexican Caterer
* Persian Caterer
* Picnic Catering
Confetti & Fireworks
* Confetti & Confetti Cannons
* Fireworks
* Wedding Sparklers
Coordinators
* Event Management
* Free Tips & Ideas
* Party & Event Planners
* Wedding Coordinators
Corporate & Special Events
* Corporate Event Producers
* Corporate Professional Speakers
* Event Insurance
* Event Producers
* Promotional Products & Event Souvenirs
* Team Building
Costumes & Uniforms
* Costumes, Masks & Wigs / Fancy Dress
* Uniforms
Creative Writing
* Poem & Speech Writers
Dancers
* Dance Instruction
* Asian Dancers
* Ballet Dancers
* Ballroom Dancers
* Belly Dancers
* Caribbean Dancers
* Country & Square Dancers
* Hip-hop & Break Dancers
* Indian Dancers
* Irish Jig Dancers
* Jazz, Modern & Swing Dancers
* Jewish & Israeli Dancers
* Latin Dancers
* Polynesian Dancers
* Snake Dancers
Decor
* Centerpieces
* Decorations
* Life-Size Cutouts
* Plant Rentals
* Props & Scenery
* Signs, Flags & Banners
Disc Jockeys & Music
* DJs
* Karaoke
* Lip Sync Production
* Wedding Songs & Music CDs
Entertainment
* Acrobats & Gymnasts
* Astrologers
* Balloon Twister
* Cabaret & French Cabaret
* Celebrity Heads
* Celebrity Look-Alikes, Impressionists & Impersonators
* Characters for Children’s Parties
* Child Care
* Clowns & Children’s Entertainers
* Comedians
* Dance Show
* Drag Queens & Female Impersonators
* Entertainers & Shows
* Entertainment Agencies
* Extreme Sports
* Fire Entertainers
* Fortune Tellers
* Game Shows
* Handwriting Analysts
* Hypnotists
* Jugglers
* Magicians & Magic Shows
* Mimes
* Mind Readers
* Palm Reader
* Petting Zoo
* Pole Dancing
* Pony Rides
* Psychics
* Puppeteers & Puppet Shows
* Robots
* Showgirls
* Singing Telegrams
* Stiltwalkers
* Tarot Cards
* Ventriloquists
* Western Shows
* Zumba Dancers
Florists & Flowers
* Floral Preservation
* Florists & Flower Shops
Formal Wear
* Children’s Formal Wear
* Evening Gowns & Formal Wear
* Mother of the Bride / Bridesmaids
* Tuxedos & Men’s Formal Wear
Hair & Make-up
* Beauty Salons & Spas
* Bridal Makeover
* Hair Stylists & Hair Extensions
* Makeup Artist & Beauty Supplies
* Tanning Salons
Invitations & Printing
* Calligraphy
* Digital Media
* Party Invitations
* Wedding Invitations
Jewellery
* Wedding & Engagement Rings
Linens
* Linens
*Chair Covers
Locations & Venues
* Bars & Pubs
* Beach Locations with Ocean View
* Boats & Yachts
* Catering & Banquet Halls
* Ceremony Locations
* Churches & Wedding Chapels
* Country Clubs
* Country House
* Farm Parks & Ranches
* Gardens
* Hotels & Resorts
* Indoor Event Space
* Islands
* Kids Party Locations
* Mansions & Unique Locations
* Meeting Rooms
* Night Clubs
* Outdoor Locations
* Picnic Grounds & Parks
* Restaurants
* Temples & Synagogues
Master of Ceremonies etc
* Master of Ceremonies
Models and Actors
* Models & Actors
Musicians
* Accordion Players
* Bagpipe Players
* Banjo Players
* Bass Guitar Players
* Bassoon Players
* Bouzouki Players
* Cello Players
* Clarinet Players
* Conductors
* Drums & Percussion Players
* Flute & Piccolo Players
* Guitar Players
* Harmonica Players
* Harp Players
* Harpsichord Players
* Heralding Trumpeteers
* Keyboard Players
* Mandolin Players
* Oboe Players
* Organ Players
* Pianists
* Saxophone Players
* Sitar Players
* Steel Drum Players
* String Bass Players
* Synthesizer Players
* Trombone Players
* Trumpet Players
* Tuba Players
* Viola Players
* Violin Players
New Homes
* Mortgages and Loans
Officiants
* Celebrants
* Imams
* Judges
* Ministers
* Priests
* Rabbis
Party & Wedding Supplies
* Candles
* Gift Baskets
* Party & Wedding Favors
* Party Supplies
* Photographic Party Favors
* Sign In Books
* Unique & Personalized Gifts
* Wedding Accessories
* Wedding Books & Planning Guides
Party Rentals
* Festival Tents Rentals
* Furniture
* Inflatables & Moonbounce
* Interactive Game Rentals
* Oxygen Bar
* Party Equipment Rentals
* Pool Truss Flooring & Staging
* Portable Executive Bathrooms
* Table Wear
* Tables & Chairs
* Tent Rentals
* Video & Photo Booths
* Video Games, Sports & Simulator Rentals
Photography
* Corporate Event Photographers
* Digital Photography
* Event & Wedding Photographers
* Instant Photography
* Photo Albums & Online Albums
* Portrait Photographers
Security, Valet and Cleaning Service
* Cleaning Services
* Security Companies
* Valet Parking
Singers
* A Cappella & Doo-Wop Singers
* Basque
* Broadway Singers
* Country Singers
* Jazz, Blues, R&B Singers
* Opera Singers
* Pop & Rock Singers
* Wedding Singers
Special Parties – Adult
* Adult Parties
* Bachelor Party
* Bachelorette Party
* Female Exotic Dancers
* Gay Weddings & Parties
* Male Exotic Dancers
* Strip Clubs
Theme Parties
* Arabian Nights
* Baby Shower
* Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
* Bridal Shower
* Casino Parties & Equipment
* Ceramics, Crafts & Art Parties
* Children’s Party Themes
* Cigar Parties
* Cooking Class Parties
* Dance Party
* Foam Parties
* Fundraisers, Charity Events & Auctions
* Hawaiian Luau’s
* In Home Beauty & Spa Parties
* In Home Parties
* Indian Parties
* Laser Games
* Martial Arts Demonstrations
* Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
* Prom
* Quinceanera
* Seance
* Sports Parties
* Sweet Sixteen
* Tea Party
* Western Stagecoaches
* Wrestlers
Transportation
* Bus, Van & Car Rentals
* Chauffeur Services / Wedding Cars
* Fire Engine Rides
* Hayrides
* Helicopter Rides
* Horse Drawn Carriages
* Limousine Service
Travel
* Bed & Breakfast
* Destination Weddings
* Honeymoons & Travel Agencies
Videography & Video Production
* Green Screen
* Slide Show Production
* Video Editing, DVD Authoring & Duplication
* Videographers
To be listed you must be listed above or be in a complmentary type of work.
Please place a link as follows to
URL: http://partyrentals.to
Title: Party Rentals or Tent Rentals or Party Toronto Party Rentals (one of the three)
(Optional) Description: Thank you for visiting ASAP Tent and Party Rentals one of Southern Ontario’s event leaders. Whether you are planning a wedding, graduation party, catered affair, corporate event, a neighborhood festival, or a back yard party, you have come to the right place.
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As classical Muzak blasted from a loudspeaker, Kelvin Kwong got down on one knee and declared his love for his fiancée, Ashley Tse, in front of a rowdy media scrum. Their engagement party on Valentine’s Day was the inaugural event of a new and aggressively promoted nuptial service at McDonald’s restaurants in Hong Kong, the first in the world to offer McWeddings. — The New York Times
via Robert Brenner: Ronald McDonald, Wedding Planner.
Only in Hong Kong you say? Here in Toronto we have had expectations of events at under $10.00 per person. Yes it can be done.
The Event Planning Report will do more articles on a shoestring budget.
Valentines Cocktail
As in the movie Julie and Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams I, Brian decided this blog should have a theme. This year it will be “The Signature Cocktail” AKA Drink your way through the LCBO.
Due to a technical difficulty this blog crashed and burned in January. (Didn’t backup before updating) The blog had to be restarted and set up all new with much of the last six years gone. Oh well. To make a long story short the material, photography and work were all done but you will need to wait until next February for the Valentine’s signature cocktail. It was great. Did it twice.
The real purpose of this blog is to get you to go to ASAP Tent and Party Rental’s web site and rent your party rentals there instead somewhere else. To that end the recipes wil be available as a download on that web site. No link to-day because there will be a big special announcement in the very near future.
The ultimate set of Paddy’s day skills: how to pour your pint of Guinness and draw a shamrock on top. Instructions for drinking pint not included.. Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/asap1
How to Host a Cocktail Party
It’s the dead of winter! Plan a cocktail party. What a great idea to beat the February Blahs.
Here is a short videos with some tips.
Check back for drink mixing tips in a later post. We will let you in on the latest.
2011 Niagara Icewine Festival – WoW
Jan 18
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If you have not been to the Niagara Icewine Festival, you should make plans to go. It is hard to imagine an outdoor winter event that is better than this. Some of the wineries have been very ambitious and others simply have an indoor event.
Icewine Lounge at Hillebrand Winery
The best outdoor display might go to Hillebrand for effort and is a must visit. Hillebrand Vidal Icewine is also one of the consistent best icewines available. Visit the The Icewine Lounge at Hillebrand Winery 1249 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON for one of the best of the 2010 Icewine Festival. Hillebrand has been making icewine since 1983.
Wikipedia credits another winery in the area, Inniskillen as a leader in the area to make award winning icewines. Inniskillen should also be on the must visit list for a trip to the 2011 Icewine Festival. The ice icewine bar is wonderful and the star of the show even better. Inniskillen Winery is at 1499 Line 3 off the Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Tags: Canada, event, Event Planning, Events, Festival, Icewine Festival, Niagara, Ontario, party, planning, The Wine Ladies
Nov 18
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The 2010 Gourmet Food & Wine Expo is educating and entertaining consumers
The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo, November 18 – 21, 2010, is hosting some incredible events that will both educate and entertain. From crafting the perfect Caesar to exploring Niagara’s cellars, there’s a lot to learn about at this year’s Expo.
The incredibly successful Tutored Tastings program offers everyone from novice to connoisseur a chance to taste some of the best wines from around the globe. Led by notable sommeliers, prominent media personalities and celebrity guests, these rare hands-on educational and sampling opportunities might be your once-in-a-lifetime chance to savour rare vintages and hidden gems. On Friday night at 7 pm, drink in the hottest Hollywood reds. Canada’s Wine Doctor, Edward Finstein hosts this exciting opportunity to taste a voluptuous Cab, alluring Zin, playful Merlot, sexy Pinot Noir and marvelous Meritage, alongside other stars from Tinseltown. On Saturday at 4:30 pm, find out what’s cool about cool climate wines, as renowned wine writer Tony Aspler guides participants through these complex and elegant wines that truly reflect a “sense of place”. Sunday at 3 pm Vintages Product Consultant Joe Gentile explores the unique region of Burgundy. Join Joe for a tasting of specially selected wines, including premier cru bottles from celebrated villages that illustrate the fundamentals of Burgundy’s wines.
Beyond the wine glass, Mott’s Clamato celebrates over 40 years of Caesars. Len Fragomeni, the Dean of Mott’s Clamato Caesar School, hosts a series of hands-on workshops in creating four variations on Canada’s national cocktail. Perfect the classic, chill out with a cucumber and dill infusion or enjoy a fresh twist with a unique smoked lime and Patron Silver concoction. Find out first-hand why when you see one, you want one!
Another Expo mainstay is the Connoisseur’s Corner stage led by Independent Wine Education Guild experts. These ongoing wine seminars are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beside the LCBO on the show floor. These 45-minute entertaining, yet educational, seminars are sure to impress. With classes on everything from InterVin’s Best Value Picks (hosted by VINES Editor Christopher Waters) and Exploring Niagara’s Cellars to Spectacular Dinner Wines, there’s something for everyone.
Where would we be without cheese? Fear not as Dairy Farmers of Canada specialist Deborah Levy hosts Canadian artisanal cheese tasting seminars expertly paired with wine and beer at Cheese Corner. Learn how to select the perfect cheeses for any occasion and the art of pairing them with wine and beer. The Wines of California pavilion features another notable cheese authority – Kathy Guidi, author of Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide. Kathy offers world-class California wines with a delicious selection of Canadian cheeses. foodandwineexpo.ca
Tags: California wine, Canada, Clamato, Joe Gentile, LCBO, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Pinot Noir, Wine
Nov 2
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Does your party rentals supplier have “The Right Stuff”? Decorating for your wedding reception or party is easy when using a good quality linen rental or supplier of party rentals. Table decor is one of the more important aspects of event planning. First impressions are all important and the single most important aspect is the tablescape. As guest enter the tent or hall the first impression is accross the surface of the tables. The impression is made or broken in the first 5 seconds.
Tags: Design, Event Planning, Linen, Right Stuff, Shopping, Wedding, Wedding reception
How to hire a wedding DJ
GOOD NOTE DJ Steve Hoffman, http://www.goodnote.com, one of the Washington DC’s area’s top wedding entertainers, presents 10 things brides & grooms should seek when hiring a DJ for their wedding.
Your wedding DJ should
– help you plan & coordinate your event
– be a wedding expert
– be classy, not cheesy
– provide personalized customer service
– play the music YOU want
– know all about music and know how to read to the crowd
– have excellent microphone skills
– have a state-of-the-art sound system
– play music at a comfortable volume
– share with you ideas to make your wedding unique … memorable … with personal touches …
For more info, especially if you are located in Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia, visit the GOOD NOTE website http://www.goodnote.com or read the GOOD NOTE DJ’s GUIDE TO WEDDINGS http://goodnoteDJs.blogspot.com
