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Expert: Alan Mckenzie - 9/24/2009


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I will be the matron of honor for a middle-aged woman for her second marriage.  She is raising a 12 year-old-granddaughter.  She is my supervisor.  What is an appropriate gift from me, her matron of honor to her and/or the bridegroom.  Very private, small wedding.
Thank you... mary

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Dear Mary,

I am not quite sure what to tell you.  You know your friend/supervisor much better that I do.  The first thing I would find out is if she/they are registered at any stores and if so, you could pick something from their listing(s).

Even if they are not registered anywhere, often times just asking that question will lead to a discussion of what they want or don't want from their guests.

It can be hard picking out a gift for a second marriage, especially if the couple already has most of the household type items from past weddings and/or just buying things for their home(s) over the years.

So, play it by ear, talk to them and keep in mind that the gift should be for BOTH of them, not just the bride.

Good luck and have a great day of celebration with them!

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All music and entertainment related questions for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Questions on timelines, unique reception ideas, hiring wedding entertainment, finding entertainment professionals and even other things like: How to(and why you should) make a seating chart (don't put the talkers near the dance floor!), The different TYPES of DJs/Bands and how you can find the right one for your event. We also offer a "Grooms Workshop" to help educate the newly engaged GROOM.

Experience

Over 23 years experience as a Disc Jockey with the last 18 years as a wedding entertainment specialist. Experienced in planning, helping to coordinate and entertaining clients and guests in a professional, fun and elegent manner. In addition I have taught several seminars on interaction (as an entertainer), microphone skills, business plans, keeping yourself educated, digital DJ'ing and more.

Organizations
American Disc Jockey Assoc., Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Association (Past President & also a founding member), Southern Calif. Entertainers Assoc., ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants), Bridal Assoc. of America, Oxnard Chamber of Commerce.

Publications
Mobilebeat Magazine, Ventura Wedding Guide, Santa Barbara News Press (wedding suppliment article), Respond.com, Bridesandgrooms.com, Rainbowproductions.com, Foreverwed.com, Ultimatewedding.com, Bridalgoddess.com, Buyersclub.com (their wedding section), WeddingZone.com, WeddingPlanningHelp.com and of course on our website at: http://www.amazingsounds.com as well.

Education/Credentials
I teach seminars for other entertainers on subjects such as; Marketing, Advertising, Web Search Engine Optimization, How to help your clients even BEFORE they hire you, Pricing your services fairly, Knowing the REAL cost of doing business, Ethics for DJs (buying music, licensing, insurance, etc.). I have also attended (and continue to do so) numerous seminars specifically related to mobile dj's as well as workshops and seminars for coordinators, speakers, team building, presentations, voice skills and more.

Awards and Honors
Past President of the Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Association, also past Vice President and a Founding Member. We also are the ONLY Entertainment company in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties that has passed the rigid qualifications to become a "Certified Wedding Professional".

Past/Present Clients
We keep our clients information confidential. However, if you need some, please specify how many and we will contact some of our clients to get permission to give you their contact information. We never just 'assume' that a client is a reference, we ASK them if they would like to be one and, if so, how they would like to be contacted (email, phone, text, etc.).

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