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SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN GETTING TOGETHER GROOMSMEN GIFTS

In case you didn’t know, it is often customary to give little gifts to your groomsmen for helping out with the wedding and also renting the tux and all. With that being said, are you looking for the best groomsmen gifts?

Will your groomsmen only be able to use their gift once? Or will they be able to continuously use the gift and be reminded of how much fun they had on your wedding day?

GIFT IDEAS – When it comes down to actually selecting a gift, most people go between $35 – $100 or so, so it can sometimes be challenging to find just the right thing. You need to be thoughtful, but at the same time affordable. Unique, yet at the same time practical. Because your crew probably all know each other, expect them to compare notes. Therefore, all the gifts should be well thought out and roughly the same value. Always set a budget.

$50 RULE OF THUMB – I always say around $50 is good. This is not outside the realm of reason.

Here is neat shot glass idea you can get at www.groovyguygifts.com/ . Both the glasses and the nice wooden box that they put them in come in for around for under $40. The quality wooden box adds to the whole piece, as well, making it feel special.

BE PRACTICAL – As fun as it is to buy crazy groomsmen gifts, lame stuff isn’t likely to be used again. When thinking of groomsmen wedding gift ideas, it’s best to give the posse high-quality, meaningful gifts while also focusing on how practical the items are.

Back when I got married, I did cool Fossil watches, however, in the advent of smart phones, watches are becoming less used. The key to finding the very best groomsmen gifts should be ones that end up symbolizing a lasting token of your friendship. Some ideas could include watches, but why not something they will use over and over again like shot glasses, jack knifes.

Better yet, if the item is personalized, it will even more bring back the memory of where it comes from, and that it was special.

TIMING OF GIFT GIVING – There are so many things to consider when planning your wedding. Many couples will choose to give their wedding party thank-you gifts after the rehearsal dinner, but you really can do it whenever you want. Some people do it at the end of the wedding reception, others do it 2 weeks later. In short, there isn’t really a wrong time to do it.

BRING THE BRITISH INVASION TO YOUR PARTY!

We just had a “British Invasion” Beatles Themed Birthday party and they didn’t just “Let it Be” with the decorations. They really went all out! I’ve always said to customers, “Try a theme if you have the courage! It makes the party much more memorable, and usually better!”

If you have the courage to go with a Beatles theme, things will really Come Together. (Pun intended!)

It doesn’t take much money. Grab up some Beatles posters, party favors, stacks of records to throw on the tables, Sgt. Pepper jackets for the employees at the venue, and a PARTY DJ in Albany to finish it off. I know a great one!  (Call 518-506-3305.)

Hockey Theme Wedding DJ 

I’ve actually done a few Hockey Theme Weddings recently and have pictures to share with you below, in case you are thinking about the same type of thing for your special day.

Michelle & Tim got married in Latham on March 29, 2014 and we had the pleasure of providing our services for this happy day. The couple had their ceremony and reception at The Holiday Inn Banquet Hall in Latham, NY.

Since the happy couple met at a Rangers game, it only made sense to make the wedding theme match their passion: HOCKEY !!!

They followed the original theme great! They had ice statues, hockey puck place cards, red and blue uplights to match their team’s color, and more! There was a hockey jersey used as a guest book, for all guests to sign when they came in. They used the Rangers Goal Theme song for their entrance song. The had hockey sticks all over the walls, as well as banners and uniform pieces as decorations. They had a hockey theme slideshow and video presentation. And the centerpieces were hockey, too!

Great time had by all!

Hockey Theme Wedding DJ Pictures (Latham, NY) Below

Pictures from another hockey theme wedding (Altamont, NY) below

I also did another pretty cool Hockey Theme Wedding in the summer of 2015. This bride and groom also loved Hockey and went with a hocky theme for their special day. They had a Hockey Jersey Guest book, a hockey place cards seating chart, and a really cool hockey theme centerpiece. Here are some pictures:

As I always say to my clients, if you have the guts to go with a wedding theme, then it really makes the night better. As you can see, both weddings above did just that. I hope the pictures help you with your planning!

Orchard Creek Golf Club Wedding Hall

Here is a quick look at a recent beach theme party we provided DJ services to at Orchard Creek Golf Club, Altamont, NY. Maybe this video upload can help you get an idea of the feel of the place…

It is also a great place to have a wedding!  Here is the contact info for booking from our Top 50 Wedding Venue List in The Capital District:

Orchard Creek Golf
6700 Dunnsville Road – Altamont, NY
(518) 861-5000
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A great time was had by all at Aleigh’s Sweet 16 – at The Elks Club of South Allen St in Albany, NY! We did some edits to enhance some pictures below.

HOW TO SAVE THE BIRTHDAY PARTY PICTURES…

SAVE ON COMPUTER – Click on picture to enlarge. Right click and select “SAVE AS” to save to your computer’s hard drive.

SAVE ON IPHONE & IPAD – Click on a picture to view. you can scroll through the images using the left and right arrows. If you see a picture you like, put your thumb on the image and hold it there a few seconds. When you see an arrow appear above it, swipe upwards and you will receive the option to save the photo to your device.

JJ Hapgood – country store wedding venue.

I recently had the pleasure of being the DJ at a new wedding ring you for me called JJ  Hapgood. They have good is a country store located in Peru, Vermont. Many people know that it is also a catering service, but some do not know that they can provide wedding reception services on location.

One thing that is good about this venue is that it is also only about 100 feet away from a little white church. The church is ideal for brides and grooms want to get married in the traditional sense at a place of worship but also want to have a rustic wedding reception that is only if you footsteps away.

JJ Hapgood had some really good food. For their cocktail hour, they had home-made chicken Cordon Bleu bites, The hat rack full of pretzels that were homemade by the establishment, and also a number of really good hors d’oeuvres. They served food buffet style in that too was very very good.

The tent wedding was very nice and also had access to a cream courtyard in the median right next-door to the establishment. That was a perfect backdrop for photographs. If you were looking for a wedding with a church right nearby any rustic country store type setting, this is the place for you.

Below are some pictures so you can have a good look for yourself: