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“Does anyone present object to this marriage?”

There’s an uncomfortable spot in a wedding ceremony when the officiant may say something like this: “Therefore, if anyone can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.” Gulp. Everyone holds their breath to see if a wedding…

Columbus Pro DJsJanuary 29, 2024

Wedding planning

The not-so-big wedding

Twenty-five years ago, architect Sarah Susanka authored a fascinating book titled, “The Not So Big House.” In many ways, her thinking is a natural complement to a post-pandemic trend, the ‘not-so-big wedding.’ Susanka points out that the 1980s sparked what she called the “‘starter castle’ complex, the notion that houses…

Columbus Pro DJsJanuary 22, 2024

Dance

Jennifer Lopez’s ode to weddings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UMnAIaBofo Weddings are a foundational element of our culture. Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez loves weddings so much she’s done it not once, not twice … but four times! Her new music video, “Can’t Get Enough,” (above) pokes fun at her marital history. Ms. Lopez’s first hubby was actor/producer, Ojani Noa, followed…

Columbus Pro DJsJanuary 15, 2024

Dance

Ever thought of a novelty song for your wedding?

What the heck is a novelty song? They don’t make ‘em much anymore, and yet they were practically an industry in the 1950s and 1960s. There are some very funny ones that, if you have the courage, could delight your guests and create THE wedding experience everyone talks about for…

Columbus Pro DJsJanuary 8, 2024

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How to ruin your wedding day

Last year produced some crazy wedding stories, some of which we’ve previously recounted. Here’s one more from 2023 on how to ruin your wedding day. Reddit is a good source for these stories, especially the subreddit titled “Am I the A-hole?” So in one story, the bride insisted on the…

Columbus Pro DJsJanuary 1, 2024

Ceremony

The wedding vow from hell

Your life pivots on your wedding vows. Nothing is (or should) be the same thereafter. It is THE moment in your life which calls for reverence, since marriage symbolizes the instant two lives become one. Nothing destroys the essence of a wedding ceremony faster than a bad wedding vow. Almost…

Columbus Pro DJsDecember 26, 2023

Dance

Who says you can change the order of traditional wedding dances?

The quick answer to the headline is: you. YOU can change the order of traditional wedding dances if that is your wish. Is it a good idea? Maybe, maybe not. What are the traditional wedding dances most couples request? The couple’s first dance. The Parent’s dance. The anniversary dance. The…

Columbus Pro DJsDecember 18, 2023

Dance

Top love songs of the 21st century

This is a wedding blog. Love songs play an important role in the overall scheme of wedding entertainment, especially when it comes to the first dance. Interestingly, Billboard Magazine said fewer love songs are being written these days when compared to pop songs of the 20th century. This should concern…

Columbus Pro DJsDecember 11, 2023

Celebrity wedding

News break: Another celebrity wedding!

https://youtu.be/rmhrky7ZJTA?si=DghALcNBjiLpgD_R The latest celebrity to get married is … wait for it … Groundskeeper Willie from The Simpsons! The Simpsons, of course, is the long running animated sitcom that has relished poking fun at American culture. In the new season, longtime recurring character, groundskeeper Willie vanishes, causing his friend, Homer…

Columbus Pro DJsDecember 4, 2023

Wedding planning

The problem with destination weddings

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jRuOTcC4rKA What’s the problem with destination weddings? Listen to Larry David’s funny response in the video above. Larry won’t go to any wedding where you have to get on a plane. Let’s face it, a lot of people hate flying. And plane fares for a family get pricey fast. And…

Columbus Pro DJsNovember 27, 2023

“Does anyone present object to this marriage?”

The not-so-big wedding

Jennifer Lopez’s ode to weddings

Ever thought of a novelty song for your wedding?

How to ruin your wedding day

The wedding vow from hell

Who says you can change the order of traditional wedding dances?

Top love songs of the 21st century

News break: Another celebrity wedding!

The problem with destination weddings

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