Read the original post: Everything You Should Ask Your DJ (And Yourself!) from Charlotte’s Favorite DJs or read it below. And the Questions You're Forgetting to Ask It all comes down to communication. The Easy Stuff  Start with the basics. It’s important to know what you’d be signing up for,…

Read the original post: How to Choose Your Wedding DJ from North Carolina’s Best DJs or read it below. Everything You Need To Know About How to Choose A Wedding DJ Choosing the right wedding DJ can be a headache. But it doesn’t have to be. Finding the right DJ can be easy if you know what to look…

Read the original post: Why Dow Oak? from DOE DJs or read it below. Why Us?   One of North Carolina’s fastest growing, most affordable, and best-reviewed professional wedding companies.  A Little About Us Though we got our start in Greensboro and the Triad of NC, we’ve grown rapidly. Now…

Read the original post: Wedding Band or DJ? from North Carolina’s Best DJs or read it below. The Age-old Question   It's About You and Your Vibe   At some point in wedding planning you'll ask yourself: should I get a band or a DJ for my wedding? It definitely is a valid question (even though…

Read the original post: The Cadillac of Ranches from Dow Oak Events DJs or read it below. Cadillac Ranch: A Venue With Character At the Cadillac Ranch in Burlington, NC, we got to be a part of Josh and Rachel's big day from start to finish. It's always cool witnessing two families come together…

Read the original post: Fast Times at Queen’s University from The Best DJ Company in North Carolina or read it below. Charlotte Venue Ideas: Queen's University The choice of venue really does set the tone for the whole wedding. It's one of the most important considerations (other than choosing an…

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Planning Tips and Tricks

Has that feeling of "Engaged Bliss" begun to morph into the "Now What?!" phase? If so, rest assured that this is totally normal—and you've come to the right place. Here Comes The Guide is here to help you through your wedding planning, and a great place to start is with our Wedding Checklist! Scroll…

We know you are going to want to make the most of every second on your big day so it’s essential to get your timings and wedding day schedule right. Knowing exactly what the agenda is, removes the risk of nasty surprises and rushed proceedings. Follow our handy, hour-by-hour plan and everything…

Photo by Corbin Gurkin Your wedding dress will very likely be the most stared-at, photographed piece of clothing you ever buy. No pressure! Search wedding dresses by designer, style, and price in our wedding dress photo gallery. Plus, find nearby bridal salons that carry your favorites so that you…

Day-Of Wedding Timeline

Reception Timelines

Wedding Day

A s a wedding coordinator, it is literally my job to make people’s lives (and wedding days) easier. using all my wedding coordinator tricks. Weddings can be overwhelming, hectic, and there are almost always some bumps along the way. I’ve been to so many weddings now that I’ve seen (and fixed) a lot…

Jessica Claire Our editors and industry insiders share their best day-of tips and tricks. 1 of 25 Pin Email Send Text Message Kate Headley Essential Info to Know Before Mailing Your Invites This may be your first time down the aisle, but it's not ours. We polled our editors and other top industry…

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Biggest Piece of Wedding-Day Advice

Got the night before wedding jitters? We don't blame you. Night before (and day before) wedding nervousness is par for the course. Channel all that energy into completing these 21 things to do the night before your wedding and you'll give yourself peace of mind and a good foundation for the big day…

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the Greatest Wedding of My Life

Best Wedding Ever

You may be the sister of the bride or a close friend ever since the bride-to-be helped you clean up the milk that you spilled in kindergarten. You may be a bridesmaid – or even the maid or matron of honor. One thing, though, is for sure. You care deeply about the bride-to-be and you want to help…

Marriage Proposals That Will Make You Believe in True Love

A Wedding Day Checklist

Talk to anyone who's gone through it before and they'll tell you that your wedding day absolutely flies by. You'll be so busy going from one thing to the next that before you know it, you'll be cutting the cake. You may already know that you need an emergency kit (just in case), that it can be…

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The Wedding Deserves A Standing Ovation

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