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Blue Sky Blog
November 6, 2017
 

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue isn’t the only wedding tradition out there. If you’re planning your big day, chances are you’ve begun to realize that everyone, from wedding magazines to your Great Aunt Kathy, is telling you all the…

Blue Sky Blog
November 3, 2017
  IMG_5758 There’s a lot to stress over when it comes to planning your big day -- so many decisions to make, so many moving parts to coordinate. It can make even the most organized person start to panic. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you don’t need to worry about when it…
Blue Sky Blog
October 27, 2017
 

You’ve likely got lots of questions when it comes to planning your wedding. (Like “What on earth is a toasting flute, and why do I need it?”)

But etiquette questions are some of the…

Blue Sky Blog
October 23, 2017
 

Weddings can be pricey affairs, especially when it comes to what the bride and groom will be wearing.

This is your big day—all eyes will be on you, and you’ll be looking at your…

Blue Sky Blog
October 20, 2017
 

Planning a wedding is a tall order. There are a million moving parts to keep track of, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. But don’t stress — we’ve put together this handy checklist to help you stay on top of everything and (more…

Blue Sky Blog
October 16, 2017

Let’s be honest: A wedding is one of the most expensive events you’ll probably ever pay for. With sites like Huffington Post and TheKnot.com reporting the average wedding in the U.S. costs around $28,000, your big day…

Blue Sky Blog
October 13, 2017
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You’re ready to go all out.

Maybe you’re throwing the family reunion that will finally unite four generations from across the country. Maybe…

Blue Sky Blog
October 9, 2017
  You’ve dreamed about this moment since you were little. (Or at least, since you got engaged.) It’s your big day...one of the happiest days of your life...a day you’ll always remember. And there are plenty of ways it could go totally, completely wrong. Luckily, the biggest of…
Blue Sky Blog
October 6, 2017
  If you’re deep in the throes of wedding planning, chances are you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. From exhaustive wedding site checklists to wedding magazine articles obsessing over the tiniest details, the sheer volume of things you’re “supposed” to have can feel…
Blue Sky Blog
October 2, 2017
Music plays such an important role in your big day. From the moment your guests arrive at your ceremony to the moment everyone says their goodbyes at the end of the reception, it sets the mood and determines whether your wedding will be a hit or a miss…
Blue Sky Blog
September 29, 2017

Your wedding reception is your chance to loosen up, let go of all the stress of wedding planning and just have a great time with your guests. And nothing can get the party going—or stop the party dead in its tracks—like the dance portion of the evening.

Blue Sky Blog
September 25, 2017

 

Think you know bagpipes? Think again!

That melodious instrument, which summons to mind visions of tartan-clad Scotts on wind-blown highlands,…

Blue Sky Blog
September 22, 2017
 

Music can make or a break a wedding.

As much as you may be agonizing now over things like cummerbund colors and centerpieces, when your guests go home at the end of the night, the biggest things they’ll remember…

Blue Sky Blog
September 18, 2017

Nothing can wreck a wedding more thoroughly than truly terrible reception music.

We’ve all been there — sitting silently at our assigned tables, feigning interest in the centerpieces, while a nearly empty dance floor reigns supreme…

Blue Sky Blog
September 15, 2017
You want to throw a wedding that everyone will remember. And you know that a rockin' reception hinges on having an amazing musical band, or a fantastic DJ who can keep the crowd moving. But you've also got a limited budget. How can you afford to have wedding music that people…
Blue Sky Blog
September 11, 2017

As much as you may be agonizing over napkin colors and invite fonts now, there are really only three things your guests will remember about your big day: the dress, the food, and the music. Focus on making these things amazing, and it won’t matter if the flower girl…

Blue Sky Blog
September 8, 2017

This is part three of a series of questions and answers regarding live Atlanta wedding bands.…

Blue Sky Blog
September 4, 2017
This is part two of a series of questions and answers regarding live music wedding entertainment. Your company represents many different musicians and performers... How does a girl choose which is the best option for me?  I am proud to represent professional journeymen including: Classical String and Guitar players
Blue Sky Blog
September 1, 2017

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History of the Cello

(And Why You Might Want One at Your Wedding or Corporate Party)

You've probably seen cellos at concerts that you've attended. The cello is a popular string…
A wedding venue
August 28, 2017

Why Do People Play "Here Comes the Bride" at Weddings?

It's common to hear the song "Here Comes the Bride" at weddings. Generally, either a live band or a prerecorded audio soundtrack will play this song when a woman walks down the aisle. But how did this tradition start? Where does this come from? "Here Comes the Bride" is technically called the "Bridal Chorus." It was written in 1850 as part of an opera called Lohengrin, composed…

Blue Sky Blog
August 25, 2017

  This is Part 1 of a series of questions we will be answering related to the Atlanta bridal and wedding business...

 Q. Describe the energy a live musician/band brings to wedding receptions?

A: Passion in the…
A stone angel playing the harp
August 21, 2017

Raise your hand if you've seen the following:

  • A painting of a heavenly angel, playing the harp
  • The harp logo on a can of Guinness beer
  • A drawing of a harp on a school logo, sport team's jersey or a country's coat-of-arms

All of these are prevalent. And I'm…

Blue Sky Blog
August 18, 2017
It is hard to imagine 400 people all having the time of their life at one wedding, but that is exactly what happened in Atlanta a few weeks ago.  
Blue Sky Blog
August 14, 2017
 

If you are heading to Las Vegas anytime soon, you must drop by the Venetian Hotel on the Strip and catch one of the most phenomenal musical shows of four talented lads you are likely to ever see on one stage.…

Blue Sky Blog
August 11, 2017
The music bands that make an event come to life are the ones that scope out the audience and keep the dance floor moving with enthusiasm. An wedding music band with purpose. Atlanta bands such as …