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A Great Way to Bring Friends Together

Posted by steelasophical on Wednesday, February 15, 2012,

If you and your groom are both uninterested in participating in bachelor and bachelorette parties, why not consider a combined “thank-you” event for your wedding attendants? Traditionally held for the bridesmaids as a Bridesmaid Luncheon, this event is a special time that focuses on the love, support and friendship provided by the bridal party during the preparations and organization of the wedding.

Combined bridal party luncheons or wedding attendant luncheons, can be a f...

Wedding Tips

Posted by steelasophical on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Steelasophical

Wedding Tips

Brought to you by Gary Trotman .. Steelasophical & Steelband.co.uk

Father of the bride speech

The brides father should be called upon by the toastmaster (or the best man) to propose a toast of ‘health and happiness to the bride and bridegroom’. Before doing so he would normally welcome the grooms parents, relatives of both families any other guests and welcome the groom to his family and say a few words about his daughter.

Groom speech

The bridegroom replies on behalf of himself ...

Tips for Hiring a Band

Posted by steelasophical on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Steelasophical

Tips for Hiring a Band

tips for hiring a band

~ Gary Trotman – Steelasophical Steelband

First of all one of the first things I’d say is always go and see your chosen band live before you book them, listen to performance recording or be sure to obtain testimonials.

Steelasophical uses steeldrums and pro backing tracks in their performances .. However .. if a band advertises themselves as live, be sure they are not playing or singing to backing tracks … find out how many members are in the ba...

Choosing the Music for Your Wedding Ceremony

Posted by steelasophical on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Steelasophical

music for your wedding ceremony

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Having have played steeldrums for civil and church weddings for some years, I am still happily surprised at how cautious brides and grooms are in their choices of wedding ceremony music, especially since civil weddings have come into play.

There are so many suitable pieces out there – classical, popular, caribbean, MOR and in-between.

Perhaps we performing wedding musicians are to be commended!! .. we offer so much choice!

The proliferation of...

1st Choice Entertainment

Posted by steelasophical on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Links

1st Choice Entertainment have been providing professional, reliable, cost effective entertainment for thousands of events over the last 17+ years.

Though we specialise in wedding and corporate entertainment, our entertainers can perform at all types of function.

Please browse through their website using the links below and you will find an array of entertainment ideas to make your event a raging success.

From Harpists and String Quartets to Caricaturists, Magicians, Live Bands and much more!

Even...