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I am asked quite frequently to suggest appropriate songs for the wedding day. The most difficult song to choose for most newly-weds is surprisingly not the first dance or the bride and father dance. It is the groom-mother dance. No matter how many songs we go through there are 12 that seem to be the most requested:

1. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
2. Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart or Van Morrison
3. Song For Mama - Boyz II Men
4. My Wish - Rascal Flatts
5. In My Life - The Beatles
6. Through The Years - Kenny Rogers
7. Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
8. Because Yo Loved Me - Celine Dion
9. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
   
10. You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
11. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
12. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor

The Wedding Festivals staff held true to their word "The Show Must Go On" for the January 30th Bridal Show, even though the weather did not cooperate. The show still had all of the class and style the Wedding Festivals group is known for providing. I believe we had between 150 and 200 brides visit the event. It was a pleasure to speak with so many brides and grooms, along with their mothers, families and best friends.

Lots of wonderful local vendors participated, including one of my favorite event facilities in South Carolina, Occasions At Wedgefield (http://www.occasionsatwedgefield.com). Occasions is located on Eighteen Mile Road, just off Highway 123 between Easley and Clemson. Andrew was there with his famous ice carved shrimp dispenser. Occasions has also opened a sister facility near Seneca called Palmetto Ridge.

At the close of the show, Wedding Festivals gave away a wonderful Carnival Cruise to a lucky bride-to-be. Carolina Party Professionals had two lucky winners in our booth give-away: Jessica Lane won some awesome dance lessons for 2 from Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Greenville (http://www.dancearthurmurray-sc.com/) and Stephanie Smith won a massage from Zen Bodywork in Simpsonville.

The mock wedding by Wedding Festivals was phenomenal, as usual. Their decor was complimented with uplighting by Better Tie Productions. Inspite of the ice outside the atmosphere was warm inside. From my perspective, all the vendors and brides had a great time. Carolina Party Professionals enjoyed meeting so many people as well as making a few new friends.

Jonathan Griffin Hale

&

Lorraine Chua

were married

Saturday September 26th, 2009

Carolina Party Professionals had the honor of providing sound reinforcement for their wedding keyboardist as well as a dj, master of ceremonies, music and entertainment for their reception. This classic wedding was held outside at the home of Mr. Hale's parents in Honea Path, SC.

Luckily, the bride & groom rented a tent, because the rain was relentless. Regardless of the rain, everyone had a fun evening.

Before exiting, several people thanked George and told him what a wonderful time they had. The bride and groom said, "Twenty people told us this was the best wedding they had ever been to"!

It was a true pleasure to work with this wonderful couple and their guests.

This is the area's first workshop to focus on Grooms. It is a men-only event.

This wedding workshop is currently scheduled for:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Saskatoon Restaurant

477 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC 29607

Speaker:

George Koury of Carolina Party Professionals will share his insights and ideas to help you stress less, move emotions, connect with your guests and SHINE on your wedding day!

RSVP by calling 864-303-4968 or email

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FREE!- No sales pitch or hype.

Space is limited. Call today!

The location is provided courtesy of Saskatoon. A meal is not provided as part of this free workshop.

Tantalizing treats, sumptuous wines and some of today's hottest fashions! What more could a girl want? Introducing the first annual "Girls Night Out" Fashion Show. Bring your friends to one of Greer's hottest event facilities- Victoria Place Salon & Spa.

Thursday, September 24th.

Admission is only $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

For tickets, visit participating merchants or call 864-416-0125

The Master of Ceremonies will be George from Carolina Party Professionals.

For more information visit: www.GreerStation.com