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Brides Turn to Disney-Inspired Weddings for a Magical Touch

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PLANNING A DISNEY WEDDING?

Different is IN!  Unique is a MUST and hum drum “tradition” is a relic in the modern Bride’s wants for her special Wedding Day.

As entertainers, we’ve seen many interesting weddings.  Some worked and others perhaps didn’t.  One wedding that does go hand and with elegance and magic is a Disney-Inspired Wedding.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Rapunzel, Snow White, Pocahontas, Mulan, Merida, Tiana and Aurora top the list in amazing dresses and fantasy.  Any bride slipping into one of these character-inspired dresses (and shoes, of course) will immediately feel transported into another world.

 

IS THIS YOUR PASSION?

There are many things to consider when planning a Disney Wedding.  First, you’ve gotta’ LOVE Disney…and we mean LOOOOOVE it.  You will be eating, breathing it for several months prior and up through that day with the wedding photos to prove it for years after.

Once you’ve decided this and your betrothed is also on board with your wishes, the sky’s the limit, my Dear!

Here, before moving forward, we’ve decided to make a quick consideration check list.  This should be an initial list.

DISNEY WEDDING CONSIDERATIONS

Venue or Location is the FIRST thing you set.  Sometimes you do this BEFORE   you set the actual date.  These places fill up FAST…sometimes, over 18 months in    advance.  This is why we listed the perhaps, obvious and then the not so obvious.     Let your mind wander.  This is YOUR wedding…YOUR day.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

  • Which Disney Princess are you patterning your Wedding Dress after?  News flash!  Disney has a website that deals with this.  They actually have a Disney “Bridal Collection“.
  • The shoes are pretty important in a Disney Wedding.
  • You could also consider having your dress made by a dress maker or a Hollywood Costume designer.  There are several we know.  You can email us and we will hook you up!

 

THE BRIDAL PARTY

  • This is where it can get tricky.  You are the main princess.  What about your friends and family in the wedding.  How will you handle that?
  • The Groom:  He’s your night in shining armor.  Don’t forget about him.  As below, simple is always nice with that something “Prince-like” as an accessory to set him above the rest.
  • The Groomsmen?  Sometimes, less is more with them.  Black Tuxedos are always nice and will fit numerous Princess themes listed above.
  • The Flower Girl:  She’s the mini-Disney-Princess.  The kids always love dressing up like their favorite princess, just like you!

 

ENTERTAINMENT and WEDDING MUSIC

  • Ceremony Music.  There are many song selections you can pull from the Disney List.  See below.  Here, we list, Violinists, Pianists, Vocalists, Harpists, Trumpeters (very magical), and a Gospel Choir.
  • This is Disney.  Disney shows contain a lot of fabulous music.  Be mindful that a Reception Band probably won’t be a good fit.  You might want to consider a DJ for the main part of the reception.
  • Live Entertainment.  Live Entertainment is now the standard in adding a touch of class to any Wedding.  We like the Singing Waiter Option for events like these.  Yes, that’s us!  Broadway performers, dressed as Staff, or in these cases, we also suggest dressed as Disney Characters, coming out singing special songs like “Brand New World”,  “Home”,  “When You Wish Up On A Star”, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” , “Circle of Life”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.  These same singers can also sing at the wedding prior. A great bang for your buck and an exponential “wow” for your guests!
  • Here is a great Disney Wedding Song List (and more) that deals from the Ceremony and into the Reception.

SPECIAL TOUCHES AND NUANCES

  • Horse-Drawn Carriages.
  • A Disney Castle Wedding Cake
  • Disney Characters Entertain at Cocktails
  • A Barbershop Quartet for the Disneyland Experience.
  • Fireworks (sparklers work too) at the end of the night.

 

For More information on Disney Singing Waiters, call The Amazing Waiters, 855-899-7701.  With Major Broadway Performers and customized shows, they are the only fun and classy live entertainment act of its kind. 

 

Website:  www.AmazingWaiters.com

 **The Amazing Waiters are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Inc.All rights reserved 2013

 

 

Happy Birthday America!

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Fourth of July, America’s Day to picnic and party!

People may have a lot to say about America, but one thing that cannot be disputed.  We Americans know how to celebrate!  Although America has 11 Federal Holidays which is less than half of the World Leader, Cambodia with 27, America has one of the biggest Birthday Celebrations the World Round.

237 Years old (if you go by the Signing of the Declaration of Independence) we youngsters on the World Stage are just getting to our “21st Birthday” so to speak, allowing us to still party like rock stars.

America’s sport, Baseball Celebrates by scheduling games in almost every market with singers singing that ever so tricky melody by Francis Scott Key,  The National Anthem called The Star Spangled Banner made our official tune on March 3rd, 1931 by then President Herbert Hoover (and you thought “Mr. Clandestine” was all about the CIA!).

So, in the spirit of music and the likelihood that you yourself might be humming and compelled to sing along, now’s a good time to refresh those words.

The Star Spangled Banner

by Francis Scott Key

O say can you see by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
‘Tis the star-spangled banner, O! long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,
A home and a country, should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps’ pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war’s desolation.
Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

 Notice a few things…

1.  “Through the perilous fight”  not perilous flight.

And how about those crazy “extra” verses?  Did you even know there were MORE lyrics to our beloved National Song?  Impress your inebriated friends this afternoon with the ol’ arm around and sing it for them.  It’ll probably be good for a free drink.  Let us know how it goes.

See a 1862 Sheet Music Cover…the art work is pretty cool.

The Amazing Waiters want to wish America a Happy Birthday and a hearty “Thank You” to all who make America safe.  We are happy to be a part of the American Spirit, making you laugh and sing.  We take pride in working with our Military in creating specialized shows for our troops and performing for grass roots events, reminding and celebrating our Country’s great Heritage.

Holiday Entertainment the American Way

Celebrating America with Patriotic Music for all ages.

If you’d like to have The Amazing Waiters at your event, we have many shows reflecting Americana and Patriotism,  call us 855-899-7701

Email:  info@amazingwaiters.com

www.amazingwaiters.com

Providing the best in Live Vocal Entertainment, The Amazing Waiters (Singing Waiters) are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Inc.

 2013 All Rights Reserved.

 

Costume Guild Awards 2013

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Last night the 15th Costume Designers Guild Awards were handed out.  Did you even know this happened?  costume designers guild

Last night in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton, awards were given out for the best costume designers of 2013.

Can you imagine what these stars would look like if they had to dress themselves?

This year’s Spotlight Award went to Anne Hathaway, currently starring in the Tom Hooper film, LES MISÉRABLES. Hathaway plays the role of “Fantine” opposite co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne and Amanda Seyfried.

2013 COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARD WINNERS:

EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
“Skyfall” – Jany Temime

EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
“Anna Karenina” – Jacqueline Durran

EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
“Mirror Mirror” – Eiko Ishioka

OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
“Smash” – Molly Maginnis

OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
“Downton Abbey” – Caroline McCall

OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TV MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
“American Horror Story: Asylum, Season 2” – Lou Eyrich

EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
“Captain Morgan Black” – Judianna Makovsky

We have a huge appreciation for costume design!

Tweets we liked:

marieclaireuk

We heart Anne Hathaway’s Gucci frock! http://t.co/NSBNeKIU
thewallgroup

Anne Hathaway shined last night at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Styled by @RachelZoe http://t.co/XxCCbsrh
FashionableLena

Lily Collins in Paule Ka at the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards http://t.co/Pgmlznpg

*If you think you qualify to become a member of the Costume Guild, click here for more information.