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Join the WOW Speakers Club

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Are you scared because you have to make a wedding speech … then join the WOW Speakers Club is just what you need!

Watch this video NOW!

The transcript goes something like this …
You’ve got nothing to be ashamed of ~ public speaking always ranks high in the anxiety polls.
Don’t panic help is at hand.
I’m Paul The Party DJ also known as The WOW Wedding Guy and I’m on a mission to stamp out boring weddings and help couples just like you create amazing weddings, I’ve even won awards for it!

Yes, public speaking can be scary but on this occasion you need to get some perspective. 
You have to make a speech, but the room is full of lovely people who have been invited to be part of a very special day, they are on your side, they want you to be great. You’ve got plenty of time to prepare and practice, so there really is no reason to fail.

There’s a famous saying I love, it’s “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel” , so speak from your heart

Research, planning, writing, rewriting and practice are key don’t just try and do it “off the cuff” even if you are the best blagger in the World

This day, these people deserves more. This wedding deserves THE BEST

As part of my mission Ive created THE WOW SPEAKERS CLUB, it’s a 4 week course of 90 minutes fun sessions held on consecutive Thursday evenings at Le Chanteclerc, just off Junction 1 of the M27 at Cadnam.

Places are limited and it’s open to anyone – whether you are one of my wedding clients or not. The cost is …
FREE I just ask you buy a drink from the bar

At the end of this fun four week course you’ll have a great speech and you’ll be confident about delivering it. You’re speech will be one of the highlights of a great day!


So. sign up today, there’ll be loads of hints and tips to help you be the best you can with chances to practise and support the fellow course attendees – it’s a no brainer, 
book your places NOW – email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

https://www.thepartydj.co.uk/creating-wow-wedding-20th-february/

A Couple of Comments I’ve Received

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WOW Wedding Guy

It’s been a busy first couple of months of 2016 here at The Party DJ HQ with just one wedding but lots of wedding fayres and meetings. I wanted to share a couple of comments I’ve received in the last couple of weeks.

The first is from Moira who came to the “Creating Your WOW Wedding” evening I presented at Ampfield Golf Club back on 16th February.

“Thanks for a great event on Tuesday. We got some great tips and ideas from it, although for me the best bit was Neil thinking about the day and what it means as opposed to just an expensive party!”

Moira

I love that. Neil, Moira’s husband to be, is hopefully going next month’s evening for Bridegrooms, so he’ll be getting plenty more brilliant ideas to make his wedding unique, memorable and fun.

It’s at Ampfield again on Tuesday 8th March and is open to Bridegrooms and their Best Men and Ushers. Once again it’s free to attend but places must be reserved in advance ~ email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

The second quote is from Eli who married Jason on New Years Eve just a couple of months ago. She posted it on my FaceBook page after seeing my Blog about “Grand Entrances”.

“Loved this bit at ours, was a real highlight especially getting the rest of our crew involved”

Eli

I’ve just posted another video in the same series about “Extended Grand Entrances” ~ that’s where I introduce the other members of the Wedding Party. As Eli said, we did this at her wedding and it was so much fun!

These are two videos in my series of 123/ABC videos where I try and explain how a typical wedding flows and how you can make each moment special – the same kind of thing I cover at my Creating Your WOW Wedding events.

Here are links to some of the series …
First Impressions
Your Grand Entrance
Extended Grand Entrances

There are plenty more to look at. By the way, every picture on my website and in my videos are of couples it’s been my privilege to work with.

If you’d like more information about my events or would like a FREE no-obligation chat about your wedding entertainment please just let me know.

Winchester Wedding DJ

Sixteen ~ The Receiving Line

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DJ MC The Receiving Line Beaulieu Hotel

It’s back! My ABC/123 Wedding Basics video series returns for 2016 with a slightly different look. Episode sixteen is all about the often neglected tradition of The Receiving Line.

I believe weddings have been dumbed down in recent years and many traditions have been forgotten or ignored because people just don’t know what they were for. The Receiving Line is a very good example of this.

A Receiving Line is the “lineup” where everybody files past the Bride and Bridegroom and possibly their parents, on their way into the wedding breakfast. So, here’s the scene … 
you’ve had your ceremony and just finished your drinks reception and photo’s. The reality will be that you’ve hardly had a chance to talk to anyone. Most of the previous hour, or so, has been taken up with those very important photos. The Receiving Line gives you an opportunity to speak to all your guests personally and thank them for coming.

This however does have pros and cons, you will be able to welcome everyone but unmanaged this can take up a lot of time. For example, if you have 60 guests and you speak to each of them for just 30 seconds that will take 30 minutes! But don’t panic, this can be managed.

As with everything on your wedding day it’s best to have a plan. The best way is to keep it to a simple thank you with maybe a hug and a kiss. The temptation when talking to friends and family is to have a catch up, but there will be plenty of time for that later.

Now the next question is who should be in the receiving line ? Traditionally it would be first, Parents of the Bride followed by Parents of the Groom, then the Bride & Bridegroom and then possibly the Maid of Honour and Best Man, but at your wedding it’s up to you! If there is space you can also use this time to get photos of the two of you with everyone in small groups and couples.

This period of the day really is a great time to connect with your guests, say thank you, and set up a great Grand Entrance for your Wedding Breakfast.

If I can help in any way please let me know. Just email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

DJ MC The Receiving Line New Forest