Finding The Perfect DJ

There are hundreds of wedding disc jockeys in NJ! But how do you find the wedding disc jockey that's perfect for you?

Choosing your wedding DJ can be a fun part of your wedding preparations. If your deciding between DJ or band the first thing you should consider is budget. Most wedding bands cost between $6,000-$10,000! So if that’s in your budget then good for you! Bands can add a really special touch to your wedding. But for the majority of you, a DJ is your best bet!

Below you will read some tips on finding the perfect DJ for you!

Ask your friends, and other vendors for recommendations.

• Your DJ is the person who will set the mood for your whole night so it’s important to choose the right one. Ask around for recommendations! Check with your professional vendors because they are the ones who work with these DJ’s most often. Vendors know exactly who will bring the party and keep your guests dancing the night away!

Hiring a friend or hobbyist to DJ your event.

• No matter what your budget is, it’s never a good idea to use a friend or hobbyist to DJ your event. As I mentioned before your DJ will play an instrumental part in your guests overall experience and you want them to have a great time! You want to be able to trust your wedding with professionals who know exactly how to get people out of their seats and enjoy the dance floor. If being a DJ was as easy as owning an Ipod, everyone would do it! Trust me when we tell you, the extra money you spend will be worth it!

CD vs. Digital

• When meeting with DJ’s find out if they use CD’s or Digital Music. While some DJ’s still mix CD’s, you definitely get more for your money with a DJ who uses Digital Music. Your DJ has an unlimited resource of music at his finger tips throughout the night. So you’ll never hear, “I’m sorry I don’t have that song“.

Equipment

• Make sure your DJ comes to your event with back up equipment. This is again why it is so important to hire a professional. I’ve seen it happen before, and you don’t want to be the wedding whose music skipped, speakers didn’t work right, or for goodness sake didn’t play at all! Electronics sometimes break at no fault of your DJ’s and you want to make sure your DJ is fully prepared to swap out equipment if something goes wrong! Most likely the equipment at your wedding will work fine but do you really want to risk being the wedding where it doesn’t?

　Who do we recommend?
There are many qualified DJ’s in the industry, but we recommend Global Productions! Why?

1. Professionalism: When working with Global Production’s DJ’s and EMCEE’s we have witnessed the most professional and organized DJ’s around. They are always early, respectful, and we only hear the best from our brides about their experience!

2. Wedding Website: Global Production’s gives all of it’s brides a personalized wedding website where they can go online and choose exactly which songs they want to hear and which ones they don’t! Your paying your DJ to work for you, so why not hear the songs you love!

So when looking for a DJ, make sure you check out Global Productions! Mention our name and get $100 off your DJ/EMCEE.

And don’t forget to ask Bill about the extras that make his company so special!
Large TV Screens, Up-lighting, and Personalized Dance Floors just to name a few!

Global Productions

http://www.globalprodj.com/

Wedding Day Makeup

As a licensed cosmetologist, I see many mistakes made by our brides when it comes to their wedding day makeup. So here are some tips you can use to help make your makeup application just perfect!

#1 Thing To Remember
As a rule you just want to glamorize your everyday look not change it completely!

Waterproof It
Choose a mascara that's waterproof; it lasts longer and hold up better during any wedding day tears.

Lashes
Don’t be afraid to enhance your eyes with some glamorous lashes, they can make a huge difference in the way you look! If your going to doll-it-up then always do a test run and make sure your comfortable with the feeling and look they give you. You don’t want to try them for the first time on your big day, because removal is not easy and can leave very clumpy lashes.

On the Line
Charcoal, navy, or mahogany are your best options for eyeliner for a day wedding. Black or brown works best for night weddings and dramatic effects.

Lighten Up
Use a white shadow as a highlighter on your brow bone if you have light skin; a warmer light peach or vanilla shade will suit deeper complexions. But please remember the highlighter is supposed to be just that and shouldn’t be used as white eye shadow, less is usually better.


Give Them Shape
Do contour your eyes, but avoid using color that's too dense (it can detract from your eyes themselves). Generally 2-3 shades darker then your eye shadow works best!

Don't Forget Your Eyebrows
Define your brows with a pencil or shadow that matches your hair color. And for those of you who have thick eyebrows, a spritze of hair spray will do the trick to make sure your eyebrows hold that perfect shape all day long.


Do Blush
Blush is an absolute must! A pop of color on your cheeks is like an instant facelift. For fairer skin, a pink tone will work; those with deeper skin tones can choose a rosier hue. For best application, apply while smiling to the apple of your cheeks brushing upwards towards your hair line.


Leave That Blemish Alone
If you have a blemish or breakout just before your wedding day, keep your hands away from your face, there’s nothing worse then a swollen, bleeding, red mark on your face for all those wedding day photos. If your really concerned about your blemish, see a dermatologist.


Lighting
For your makeup application, natural light is best. If possible, set up an application table near a window. And always go outside and check your face before you put all the makeup away. Outside lighting will really help you see where you need to add more, or blend better.

Even It Out
Use bronzing powder on your chest, into your hairline, and neck if you need to even out your skin tone with your face -- it will make your skin more luminous and ensure that your face doesn't look too different from your body. Warning: Be very careful with bronzer! It will stain your dress and is almost impossible to remove.

Lipstick and Gloss
Choose a lip color that's a bit bright. Pale nude or brown lip hues can make you appear washed out in photos, particularly since you'll be wearing white. If you normally wear a neutral hue, wear it as your base with a pink or rose color on top. If you normally wear dark lipstick, use that as your base and apply a lighter sheer pink on top to give you a lift. Stay away from super wet glossy lips, not the best for your photos. My advice: use a chapstick instead!


Touch Ups
Even if you mix various lip colors when applying your makeup, be sure to have one great lipstick to carry with you for touchups. But remember you’ll be kissing your soon to be husband and guests all day, so too much lipstick can be real bad too. Take it from me, you don’t want your husband to look like he’s wearing red lipstick also.

If you have any questions about your day-of makeup, please don’t hesitate to ask!
　
　

Anthony Ziccardi Studios Wins Honors

First of all we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the brides who voted for us! We are honored that you took the time to vote for our studio!

Voted for 2 yrs in a row "Best Photographers" by theknot.com
And  for the first time "Bride's Choice Photographers" by weddingwire.com, marthastewart.com, and the weddingbee.com

Check out the NJ Herald today to see our article in the business section!