Hilton Garden Inn St. Charles
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Venues
Sara and Tamara at St. Charles Chamber Annual Charlemagne Awards. Photo by Alex Claney Photography.
Part of my mission in creating this Blog is to spotlight various reception locations to help future brides and grooms during the initial Wedding Planning process. Each month I will conduct a “Vendor Spotlight” showcasing the many wonderful Wedding professionals our team at Something 2 Dance 2 and Elegant Event Lighting works with throughout the year.
Sara Boal, CMP is the Catering Sales Manager at Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles, IL. Sara works very closely with each Bride & Groom providing a very hands-on approach from the beginning of the planning through the wedding reception. Our brides love working with Sara and appreciate her dedication and attention to detail in creating the wedding of their dreams. Her property has received a Guest Loyalty Award and the Hilton Brand is ranked #1 in the U.S. for Customer Service.
Sara loves the wedding industry and strives to be the best each and every day…so it is not a coincidence when asked what her favorite song was, she replied: “Simply The Best,” by Tina Turner!
To learn more about Sara and Hilton Garden Inn for your Wedding or Special Event please visit: www.stcharles.gardeninn.com
Tags: Hilton Garden Inn, Wedding
Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ Convention
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Jay & Tamara Sims at Mobile Beat Las Vegas 2010
We just attended our annual Mobile Beat DJ Convention, and I always return feeling recharged after connecting with other Professional DJ Entertainers from around the country. As the majority of attendees in the DJ Entertainment Industry are predominantly male, I was excited to have been approached by a reporter from Mobile Beat Magazine who wanted feedback on the convention from a female’s perspective. I was more than happy to share with her that I have always felt welcome at this convention and have made numerous friends over the years who have helped me with my business. Several of my personal mentors in this industry live in Dallas, New Jersey, Las Vegas and Indianapolis, and I look forward to sharing with and learning from them every
year. The seminars are invaluable, but the true networking takes place between the seminars in the hallways, at lunch in the coffee shop, or at 7:30AM with New Jersey DJ Marcello leading a positive energy workout…what a great way to start each day. There are also several “breakout sessions,” or “Think Tanks” that take place throughout the week, where fellow DJ Entertainment Professionals share ideas.
Andy Ebon & Tamara Sims at Mobile Beat Las Vegas 2010.
One presenter who stood out this year was Wedding Marketing Blog author, Andy Ebon. He is not only a polished and witty speaker, but is known as one of the foremost thought leaders in the Wedding Industry and an expert in Wedding Marketing. Jay and I have seen Andy speak over a half-dozen times and have never been disappointed…his honesty can be brutal (our first encounter with Andy was during a seminar in Chicago where he showed one of the first ads we ever ran in a bridal magazine and let’s just say he was not too kind), but his knowledge of the wedding industry is spot on. Jay and I have implemented so many ideas from Andy’s seminars in our business from our fresh new website, to Facebook, and most importantly, this Blog…I think even Andy would say we have come a long way from our first meeting!
The value of attending Mobile Beat Las Vegas continues well after the conference ends as DJ Peter Merkle, who presents an annual Think Cycle in Las Vegas, is hosting a weekly webinar with DJ’s throughout the country to discuss Michael Port’s small business marketing book “Book Yourself Solid.” I am looking forward to being a part of this wonderful group. After all, “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish!”
Tags: ADJA, Andy Ebon, Book Yourself Solid, Michael Port, Mobile Beat Las Vegas, Mobile Beat Magazine, Wedding, Wedding Marketing Blog
Hotel Baker St. Charles
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Venues
Hotel Baker Rainbow Room 10 Seasons of Love!
Rolf's Patisserie Wedding Cake
Thank you to Liz, Mary, Karen and Jack at Hotel Baker in St. Charles for hosting another wonderful Bridal Tasting. Jay & I enjoyed spending time with our upcoming Hotel Baker Brides and Grooms. The Rainbow Room was adorned with beautiful flowers, linens and decor provided by The Elegant Petal, Elizabeth Wray Design and Town and Country Gardens…all amazing floral designers who we at Something 2 Dance 2 have had the pleasure of working with over the years. The Waterfront Room was filled with delicious treats and gorgeous cakes provided by Rolf’s Patisserie, along with a mouth watering ice cream bar provided by Cold Stone Creamery…what guest wouldn’t love to create there own creamy concoction!
The historic Hotel Baker is a hidden gem in downtown St. Charles, and is the perfect location to create the Wedding of your dreams. Have your Ceremony in the gorgeous Rose Garden along the Fox River, and dance the night away on an illuminated dance floor in the Rainbow Room…the possibilities are endless.
I speak from true experience to the level of dedication the staff at Hotel Baker provides as Jay & I renewed our vows here for our “10 Seasons of Love” Anniversary Party in 2007. The photo above captures that amazing night we will never forget! To learn more about Hotel Baker please visit www.hotelbaker.com
Tags: Ceremony, Cold Stone Creamery, Elegant Petal, Elizabeth Wray Design, Hotel Baker, Rolf's Patisserie, Rose Garden, Something 2 Dance 2, Town and Country Gardens, Wedding
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Venues
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- Washington Room Entrance Drape
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- Dance under a beautiful ceiling canopy
We had the opportunity to showcase our business at Bolingbrook Golf Club’s annual Bridal Fair on Sunday January 24, and would like to thank Taryn and Jill and their amazing staff for a wonderful day. The Ballroom was filled with 39 quality vendors including florists, room decor, specialty linens, photographers and DJ’s, to name a few. Each Bride & Groom were treated as VIP’s to a delicious tasting of mouthwatering Hors d’ Oeuvres prepared by the Chef along with Champagne to really set the mood for their upcoming special day! Jay and I truly enjoyed sharing ideas with Brides and Grooms on how to make their wedding day fun and memorable.
Bolingbrook Golf Club is a perfect venue to host your Wedding or special event; from the pre-function cocktail area with a player piano to beautiful ballrooms with high ceilings and gorgeous chandeliers. Their tagline says it all: “Experience the elegance, and admire the ambience.” Please visit Bolingbrook Golf Club for more information on this beautiful venue.
Tags: Bolingbrook Golf Club, Ceiling Draping, DJ's, Fabric Backdrop, Wedding
Creative Wedding Reception Ideas
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Reception Ideas
Our beautiful bride Laura
Sharing elements of your personality at your Wedding can truly take your reception to new heights. Why not incorporate favorite hobbies or sports into your reception?
Something 2 Dance 2 provides unique alternatives to the traditional “clinking of glasses” to make our brides and grooms share a kiss during dinner. How about “Putt for a Kiss” for your groom who loves to hit the links in his free time or “Wedding Baggo” for those who play the ever popular “bags” with their friends on the weekend.
We work closely with each bride and groom to learn about their journey together as a couple…one of the most creative wedding receptions we have done took place on New Year’s Eve at The Chicago Marriott Schaumburg. Laura & Dan are triathletes who love to compete…to showcase their love of biking and running we had them “cross the finish line” into the reception for the Grand Introduction, and to create more fun for their guests we brought a stationary spin bike for guests to “pedal as fast as they can” for Laura & Dan to kiss. Laura even got into the action as you can see by the photo.
And don’t be afraid to come up with your own ideas when meeting with your DJ Entertainer; the more personalized the better. Creating Your day in Your vision is our goal at Something 2 Dance 2.
