Your wedding is your special day and you want to make sure it's perfect. Finding the right venue is important, but many people say what makes or breaks a wedding is the music. Music is powerful enough to do more than accentuate the mood — it sets it and draws on something deep inside us. So whether you want your wedding to be formal or a dance party, picking the right DJ or band is essential to creating the atmosphere you've envisioned for months. To help you find the right fit, we've compiled a list of the best musicians in the area.
With a seemingly endless list of things to do and prepare for the big day this year, one can feel overwhelmed to get into shape or retain your sanity. However, take a deep breath and relax. Let’s discuss a few methods to help you feel energized, relaxed and in shape before the day you put on that dress or suit…
Remember those days when you and your friend(s) would cram into a photo booth and make silly faces/gestures, one after the other, until the black and white strip would print out and you’d have to rip them from the other and distribute? If you’ve never had that beautifully nostalgic moment, now’s your chance. Photo booths are gaining more and more popularity at wedding receptions because, not only are they simple and to-the-point, but they’re also fun. They’ll take those shots that you’ll put in your wallet or on your refrigerator, and turn them into simple reminders of that joyous time. It’s an entertaining way to take a little piece of that special day home with you.
City Tavern
Dimly-lit dining rooms, large booths to snuggle up in, and an extensive martini list puts City Tavern on our list of Valentine’s hot spots. And with a new location in SouthPark slated for opening this month, apparently Charlotte agrees, as this will be the third City Tavern in the QC.
Escaping to the Caribbean can cost the Earth—or not. These hot hotels come with cool price tags.
NONSUCH BAY, ANTIGUA
Set in the heart of a secluded bay in Antigua, Nonsuch Bay offers the perfect luxury honeymoon for those looking to combine sun and relaxation with water-sports and sailing. Offering the privacy and flexibility of your own beautifully-appointed, fully-serviced home, Nonsuch Bay promises guests a truly authentic and idyllic Caribbean beach experience. NonSuchBayResort.com
How to Take the Plunge
Weddings have always been centered on the bride, leaving the groom with rather no say-so or role, except to look handsome and say, “I Do.” Everything from the color, theme, layout, flowers, décor and more is chosen to suit the bride’s taste. But marriage is a continuous compromise between two people. This is, after all, a special day for the both you. Why not share some of the spotlight with your sweetie, and give him the wedding of his dreams as well!