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How NOT to buy a gift for your sweetheart
Your future wife is your sweetheart for life. Keep that in mind as you read this blogpost that explores the challenge of the perfect wife gift. Men, you are entering an area of opportunity … and landmines! Beware, a false move can get you in the dog house faster than you can say “vacuum cleaner!”…
Read MoreWhy you want a large guest list for your wedding celebration
Your wedding guest list should be big, no, make that huge! Your marriage may depend upon it! Let me explain. A couple of professors at Emory University conducted a study on weddings and marriage. One of their findings was pretty amazing. The more people you invite to your wedding, the more likely your marriage…
Read MoreWedding guest list advice
Who NOT to invite to your North Carolina wedding, that is the question! Few issues cause more friction in the wedding planning process than the guest list. Here is some wedding guest list advice to simplify the process. Wedding guest list anguish takes many forms: —> Your budget is limited, so you can’t afford to…
Read MoreWhat style of wedding photography is right for you?
Your wedding day presents rich photographic opportunities. The question is, of the four most popular wedding photography styles, which is right for you? Think of the delightful moments you’ll want recorded forever: your entrance and the wedding vows; the cake cutting and the first dance; and the entire celebratory fervor which Five Star Entertainment helps…
Read MoreWedding Prices
The video above poses the question, “why are weddings so darn expensive?” It suggests that wedding prices are just plain too high. But are they? This video is worth watching because it addresses an important question, something we deal with all the time: why can’t wedding vendors be more transparent in their pricing by listing…
Read MoreThe agony and ecstasy of a destination wedding
Why in the world would anyone in their right mind want a destination wedding? Traditionalists bristle at such a notion. In fact, there IS some serious agony and ecstasy associated with a destination wedding. This blog will fearlessly lay it on the line for you, our faithful readers: ECSTASY—> Simplicity You’ll spend less time planning…
Read MoreHow to pack for your honeymoon
Men and women have totally different ways to pack for their honeymoon, as the humorous video above points out. Nonetheless, there are some rock solid honeymoon packing tips that apply to both genders. Honeymoon Packing Tips TIP #1: Be sure to label your luggage on the inside and out. Even more, make your bags standout…
Read MoreWhy 2 out of 3 brides prefer a DJ to a band
The DJ advantage I’m like you: I love music, and I love a good band. In fact, Five Star Entertainment is friends with many top notch bands throughout North Carolina. Having said that, the Knot conducted a nationwide survey of some 18,000 brides and learned that 2 out 3 hired a professional DJ instead…
Read MoreHow to ruin a friendship
Do you value your friendships? Whatever you do, don’t let a friend DJ your wedding. It’s a recipe for disaster, unless he or she is an experienced professional with at least 50 weddings under their belt. As regular readers of this blog know, entertainment makes the event. It is the great equalizer for brides on…
Read MoreBEWARE celebrity wedding crashers!
If you are planning your wedding, you may want to put security arrangements in place to keep out celebrity wedding crashers. They are everywhere! The list is shockingly long. These celebrities crave attention. They lurk in the wings ready to leap into the spotlight and deflect attention on to themselves and away from the poor,…
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