Monthly Archives: March 2009

Can Everyone Hear at Your Outdoor Wedding?

Wedding overview

Outdoor weddings present a unique audio challenge in helping your guests hear the important vows you will be stating to each other. It is important, especially with larger audiences to have a sound system that evenly spreads the sound to everyone, not just the front row. Having speakers located only in front will blast the front row, leaving the back row possibly not  hearing what is being said. At Saguaro … Continue reading

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Fun Wedding Cake Toppers

Baseball wedding topper

Adding a little levity to your wedding with a fun cake topper can be easy. There are literally hundreds of different toppers to choose from these days. The one pictured to the right was used at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, and reflected the interest of the bride and groom as they were both ball payers. If you want to have some fun, check out the different wedding toppers … Continue reading

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Wedding Dance Songs

Wedding Dance

Weddings should be fun. It is a time of celebration and great joy. After the ceremony, pictures, and dinner, it is time for dancing. Choosing the right music and songs to get the party off to great start is important. One nice way to check out music today is through itunes, where you can play 30 second clips of any song. It is good to try and play a variety … Continue reading

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13 Coin Ceremony

Silver coins

Recently I had the honor of performing a Coin Ceremony at a wedding. I like the symbolism, and it’s history. This tradition is usually associated with Hispanic weddings, and originated in Spain. Thirteen (13) coins (either gold or silver) represent Christ and his 12 apostles. It is a simple ceremony where the Bridegroom gives the Bride these coins to represent his responsibility as a provider, and his trust in his … Continue reading

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Average Cost of a Tucson Wedding

Table Settings

On average, couples that live in Tucson, AZ will spend between $11,933 and $19,888 for their weddings, according to recent surveys. This does not include the cost for a honeymoon or an engagement ring. This figure is below the US average of $20,398, however the majority of couples throughout the US spend between $15,299 and $25,498. In these economic times it is important to find the best value for your … Continue reading

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Seating the Ring Bearer and Flower Girl

Ring Bearer & Flower Girl

Where should the ring bearer and flower girl stand during the ceremony?  This is an excellent question and one that I am asked quite often. I usually suggest that if they are under 5 years of age that they be seated during the ceremony. It is much easier because the children have a hard time standing still for 20 to 30 minutes.  If they are older, they will usually do … Continue reading

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