AboutAlan Mckenzie Expertise All music related questions for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Questions on timelines, unique reception ideas, hiring wedding entertainment, finding entertainment professionals.
Experience Over 23 years experience as a Disc Jockey with the last 15 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.
Education/Credentials I have attended several 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 Assoc.
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.
Question 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
Answer 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!
