Category Archives: A Passion for Performance – Liz Daley

Planning for Success: Part 2

by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance Coming from an acting and theatrical background, I have a unique understanding of all the work that goes on behind the scenes in a major production. Now, I recognize that most people have NO IDEA about the amount of prep work that goes into a theatrical performance….

Planning for Success: Part 1

by Liz Daley – “A Passion for Performance” It takes tons of preparation time to put together an exciting wedding reception. Sure, you could do something “off the cuff” or “wing it” (as many people do), and you might have “extraordinary results.” For me, might isn’t good enough. I believe in planning for and guaranteeing…

The Importance of Announcements

I recently agreed to step in and help a friend-of-a- friend coordinate their daughter’s wedding. They wanted a band, which is why I was never called to DJ in the first place. I’m a sucker…I had the night off…so I said “yes.” I phoned the bride to discuss a few details. We went over the…

Trust Your Radar!

by Liz Daley Earlier this year I was asked to be a part of a “paid” referral cabal at a “wedding farm” in a larger market near my home in Williamsburg, Virginia. In theory, this mutual admiration society seemed innocent and on the “up and up,” but unfortunately my ego and my naiveté got the…

Wedding Ceremony Personalization and Entertainment

by Liz Daley Today’s wedding ceremonies can be as personal and creative as the individuals who are tying the knot. Brides and Grooms can go to the courthouse or they can head to Vegas where they can get married pretty much any way they want! They can get married on a Gondolier, they can go…

The Wedding DJ Stigma

by Liz Daley It’s difficult to shed light on what we do as professional entertainers to even our closest friends and family members. Try as they might, they just don’t really understand. When asked what I do for a living, I proudly announce that I am a Wedding Entertainment Director, a Wedding DJ and Wedding…

The Cost of Attending a Wedding

by Liz Daley LET’S ADD THIS UP TOGETHER, SHALL WE? Pet Sitter = $100.00 Two plane tickets = $800.00 Hotel Room for two nights = $250.00 Parking/Airport Shuttles = $50.00 Rental Car = $250.00 Meals (other than reception) = $200.00 Wedding Gift = $100.00 Baby Sitter = Don’t have kids, couldn’t tell you Incidentals =…

Wedding Budget Reality

by Liz Daley Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking! The budget alone whether it’s $5,000 or $50,000 is generally the MOST money anyone will pay for a single event in his or her lives…EVER! Imagine this. You are working a minimum wage job, so a $5,000 wedding means 15 weeks income. Think about this…