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| The Best Wedding Reception Ever! | 
 enlarge | Publisher: Merry Weddings, Inc.
Category: Book
Buy New: $24.95
New (1) Used (2) from $22.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Media: Perfect Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1424331781
EAN: 9781424331789
Publication Date: February 9, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
If you could only choose 3 words to describe your dream reception...WHAT 3 WORDS would you choose? If one of your top choices was...FUN...then this book was written just for you! For years the bridal magazines, wedding planning books, and wedding focused TV programs have explored every facet of wedding celebrations except for one...the FUN. Brides are being told to shop for "Music," and then when their wedding reception arrives, they suddenly realize what they really needed was talented and appropriate entertainment. In this ground breaking book, Peter Merry will shine a light on the subject of creating fun and entertaining wedding receptions. You will learn how to find the right vendors who know how to deliver unforgettably entertaining receptions. You will discover how to map out an agenda that will flow smoothly while encouraging guest involvement. You will also explore creative ideas for creating memorable moments that can be personalized to fit your style and unique sensibilities so your reception can truly be "The Best Wedding Reception...Ever!" *Personalizing the Wedding Party's Grand Entrance *Creative Ways to Liven Up the Dinner Hour *The True Value of Money Dance/Dollar Dance *Memorable Father/Daughter Dance Moments *Last Dance Endings: Forgettable vs. Unforgettable *Tips on Finding Your Perfect Reception Location *Regional Considerations for Your Timeline *The Value of Preparing a Good Plan "B" *Mapping Out a Realistic Budget for Your Needs *Simple Methods for Creating Guest Involvement
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Good for a Large Wedding with an MC/DJ; Not as Good for the Small Budget Wedding August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Useful if you are planning a large wedding reception. Very useful if you can afford to hire a super talented DJ/MC and/or a band (as Chapter 7 will scare you away from any other option).
However, for the "intimate wedding" or "destination wedding", like the one I am planning, the book is not as helpful. With a budget of <$10K, only about 40 guests attending, 1 bridesmaid and 1 best man, and guests who would leave a reception rather than run the risk of being singled out to play a game or dance, I did not find a lot of useful tips in the book.
On a positive note, there was one example in the book that included a wedding without dancing where they filled the time with games, instead (which wouldn't work for guests that are scared off by the threat of public humiliation). Plus, there were a couple of nice sentimental ideas such as the Unity Candle and the Anniversary Time Capsule, where the guests filled out advice cards to be placed into a metal container and opened on the couple's 25 wedding anniversary. But those ideas comprised about 3 pages of the book and many of the other suggestions needed an MC to execute.
I still think you can have the best wedding reception...ever! without having a large guest-list, large budget, dancing, games and an MC. Perhaps there are restaurants that specialize in this kind of thing? Perhaps providing icebreakers at the table? Perhaps, if the wedding is small, a large dining table that everyone sits at so everyone feels included? However, you won't find ideas for that kind of wedding in this book.
My advice to you if you are not planning to have a DJ/MC or you have a quiet family is to either avoid the book altogether, or go to a bookstore and flip through it for the occasional sentimental idea to incorporate into your ceremony.
A real guide for all brides! April 21, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was written by a person who truly knows the real truth about the industry and hiring the right vendors to create a perfect wedding day. It will answer all of your questions and give you so many great ideas of how to have the Best Wedding Reception Ever!
As a professional Disc Jockey Entertainer for over 25 years I give this book to my clients so that they will be knowledgeable about all aspects of their big day and how to make it unique and memorable for them.
"The Best Wedding Reception Ever" is a MUST for any couple getting married who wants to have a fun, stress free and perfect day.
Great Planning Tool April 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been a wedding entertainer for many years, and this book is by far the most comprehensive and well-written guide on wedding receptions. It contains a lot of great ideas for brides and grooms. It's also a fantastic training tool for DJs and other wedding professionals. I have seen and done lot of the ideas in the book, but there are a few new tricks I learned as well. If you want to have a really fun reception, read this book!
George Gibson
(Owner and DJ) Twilight Entertainment
http://www.twient.com/
Best advice for your money March 10, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Of all the wedding books and websites I've seen, this book was the best. It really focuses on how to have a fun reception. It was a 1000 times more useful than another book about sending invitations or any of that. This book is a great investment and a fun read.
It truely is the best wedding reception ever... thanks for the great memories December 31, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a great buy! Our DJ - Greg Lowder recommended this book and it truely made our wedding a success. My parents friends wrote many thank you cards saying "it was the best wedding they ever attended." My wedding was a memorable event for everyone and I could not have put on a wonderful wedding ceremony and reception without the help of this book.
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