Answer to an email question 03/09/2010
This is an answer to email we received, and we wanted to share it with all our potential couples. "I see that you serve Ohio, Pa, and West Va.. Where exactly has your ministers performed wedding? " - Cindy R. Maple Heights, Ohio We have officiated all over Northeast Ohio, and Western Pa. We have gone to Akron, Canton, Boardman, Fowler, Vienna, Brookfield, Parma, West Middlesex, Pa Columbiana, and many more towns here in Northeast Ohio. We have performed weddings at private residences, country clubs, banquet centers, churches, and even in the middle of a lake. Yes you read that right. One of our ministers performed a ceremony on a pontoon boat in the middle of Pymatuning Lake. We have officiated ceremonies at such places as Stambaugh Auditorium, the historic St. James Meeting House, Boardman Park Gazebo, Sarah's Vineyard, Julia's Bed and Breakfast, the Saxon Club, Maffit's Meadows, and many more. This year we are booked as far away as Sandusky, Ohio to Wheeling, W. Va. We are booked at prestigious places such as the Butler North ( formerly the First Christian Church), Stambaugh Auditorium, Five Oaks Mansion, Olgebay Resort, and St. James. St. Patrick's Day Parade 03/06/2010
Youngstown Wedding Ministers will be in Youngstown's St. Patrick's Day parade next Sunday March 14th at 1 PM in Boardman, Ohio. The parade will start north up Market St. from McClurg Rd. and stop at Southwoods. We are looking forward to it, and we hope to see you there all dressed in green looking for your pot of gold behind the rainbow. Baseball 2010 03/03/2010
We here at Youngstown Wedding Ministers are proud to support the McDonald Youth Baseball Association. We are excited to sponsor a team for 2010. We would appreciate your support! We will be updating our facebook page with the team schedule, news, stats, and pics when they come available. You can support our kids by being a fan on facebook. Happy Valentine's Day! 02/13/2010
We would like to wish all our couples past and current a "Happy Valentine's Day"! May the love you share be elevated to a new level of romance and intimacy on this special day. We encourage each one of you to spend a quiet moment together , so you may have time to cherish the love you share. Reservations 01/27/2010
Youngstown Wedding Ministers are excited! January has been a busy month. We are receiving numerous reservations already for 2010, and we are booking for 2011. If you are planning on getting married in 2010 or know someone who is getting married make sure they contact as early as possible to check our availability, and to make a reservation. We are booking fast, so don't miss out on having your wedding officiated by one of the valley's 5 Star rated wedding ministers. Just a reminder we do require a $25 deposit to secure your date, and time. Merry Christmas! 12/24/2009
We would like to wish all of our clients and their families a very Merry Christmas. Good Planning Is The Key To The Success Of Any Event! Copyright (c) 2009 Owen James Many factors such as flexibility of scheduling, size of installation and coordination of other services such as decorating, catering, and will influence the timing of set up. The same holds true for removal. For large events we usually try to set up one or more days prior to date. Marquee Hire Info * A marquee that can comfortably accommodate your number of guests * A layout that will flow well for both ceremony and reception * A layout that will work well for electrical, heating and lighting needs In addition, you'll want to be sure you've considered: The position of the bride, groom, cake table and any top tables Suitable access for catering staff, and catering tents if required The position of the dance floor, and it's size Owen-James are happy to put our planning expertise at your disposal when considering all of your marquee options and to ensure that the right decisions are made to fit your function. Event Planning Marquee - Occupational Chart Event Seating and Space Information - Recommended Minimums * Cocktail Parties and Receptions Standing only - 8 sq.ft. per person Partial seating - 10 sq.ft. per person * Dinner and Banquet Seating 8' Rectangular tables - 12 sq.ft. per person 60" Round tables - 15 sq.ft. per person 72" Round tables - 15 sq.ft. per person * Classroom or Theater Seating Chairs in rows - 8 sq.ft. per person Tables and chairs in rows - 10 sq.ft. per person * Additional Allowances Dance floor (per person) - 4 sq.ft. Bar area (per bar) - 100 sq.ft. Buffet area (per table) - 100 sq.ft. Band (per band member) - 15 sq.ft. DJ - 50 sq.ft Head table (per person) - 15 sq.ft. Speaker/podium area - 15 sq.ft. Multiply the number of guests by the recommended square footage per person. This will give you the total square footage necessary. Add the recommended additional allowances for head tables, buffet areas, bars or dance floors. Be sure to check with the decorator, caterer and band or DJ for their specific space requirements. # of guests x sq ft per person + space for head tables, buffet tables, stages, bars, dance floors, band/DJ, etc = total square footage for the event. Add a little extra for overflow room. Keep in mind that every event is different. Each event deserves to be looked at individually so that the exact size of the tent can be determined based on your personal needs and preferences. Another important consideration is the amount of space that is available. You need to allow a minimum of 5' of space on each side of your tent. For example, if you have a 40' x 40' space, the largest tent you can use is 30' x 30'. ============================================================ This article was written by Owen James for Carnival Marquees UK. Carnival Marquees announces the introduction of a new type of marquee to its range, a stunning and contemporary styled High Peak Marquees, along with the new wedding reception packages for 2009, Owen-James offer more to customers who are getting married and having parties throughout 2009. For more information visit http://www.carnival-marquees.co.uk or call 0800 3892604 ============================================================ Read More Articles From Owen James: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/owen-james.html 7 Tips to Hiring a Good DJ for your Party 12/06/2009
7 Tips to Hiring a Good DJ for your Party Copyright (c) 2006-2009 DBA AdPro Media Sales, All Rights Reserved Written by: Kamau Austin Planning a party is a lot of hard work. You spend hours planning what decorations to hang, what food and drinks to serve, what to wear, and who to invite. Do you have a DJ host your party or do you simply play your own CDs? If you want to have a party that everyone will be talking about for days and years later, hire a good DJ to run your music and light show. Hiring a DJ can actually be fun. Just follow these simple tips, and you are sure to have a fabulous DJ for your party. TIP #1: Ask around. Ask your friends and family members to recommend a DJ who they have either worked with in the past or have listened to at another party. The best advertisement is word of mouth, and your friends and family members will definitely be able to tell you if a particular DJ is good. If your friends or family members can't recommend anyone, you can also call local radio stations or a professional entertainment company or check the yellow pages. TIP #2: Interview your potential DJs. Get to know them and learn about what they have to offer. Explain what type of music you and your guests want at the party. Ask the DJ if he or she has videos or cassette tapes of past performances that you can review. Most professional DJs will have samples. During the interview, study the DJ's personality. Is he or she someone you would want at your party? Is the DJ interested in your party? How do you feel he or she will interact with your guests? Remember, the DJ's personality is very important. Make sure he or she is really who you want to DJ your party. TIP #3: Ask the DJ for his or her music specialty. Does the DJ have the style of music that you and your guests want to hear? Will he or she take requests? Can he or she provide a variety of music that you think everyone will like? TIP #4: Ask for references. Any professional DJ will gladly provide them. You will want to carefully check the references before deciding to hire the DJ. After all, you would not want a lunatic hosting your party! TIP #5: Make sure the DJ has all of the equipment that you will need at the party such as speakers, lights, microphone, etc. TIP #6: Get everything in writing. Make sure the DJ knows the exact time, date, and location of the party. Make sure you agree on the fee and have all the DJ's promises in writing. You want to have all of your bases covered in case something does not go well. TIP #7: Don't wait until the last minute to find a DJ. Start planning early. Many DJs are booked quickly with weddings, graduations, proms, and other parties. Try to book your DJ at least 3 months in advance. Consider booking a DJ when you are planning your next party. It is important to find the DJ who will best meet your party's needs without blowing your budget. Your guests will certainly remember the music from your party since the music will set the mood; so choose your DJ wisely. With a cool DJ that everyone likes, your party will be a hit, and everyone will be talking about it! ============================================================ Kamau Austin is publisher of http://www.NewYork411Blog.com New York 411 and writes on the New York lifestyle and entertainment scene. For more info on http://www.SayJeff.com DJ services for bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and corporate events, Please visit http://www.DJForYourPartyblog.com or http://www.SayJeff.com . ============================================================ Read More Articles From Kamau Austin: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/kamau-austin.html Press Release 11/30/2009
Youngstown Ministers launch a holiday benefit for breast cancer. Youngstown Wedding Ministers announced today that they will be presenting a benefit they call Bowl For A Cure to help Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. The invite you to join the Mahoning valley's 5 star rated wedding ministers at McKinley Lanes in Niles, Ohio this holiday season as they bowl to support Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Making Memories grants wishes that provides a special time to those that are living life with stage 4 breast cancer, and their families. Breast cancer doesn't only afflict women, but men too. “I believe cancer is the worst disease to devastate families in the twentieth century. It clearly can attack any system within the human body, and doesn't discriminate between genders, age, or nationalities. The greatest gift we can give this Christmas is a gift of love and hope”, stated Rev. Robert DeZee. We asked Rev. DeZee why he felt so passionate about this cause, and he stated “I know several people who have lost their battle with different forms of cancer, and at the same time I personally know several survivors of breast cancer. As a minister and fellow human being it is my calling as well as yours to help lift up those have fallen down in whatever way we can. It don't matter whether its cancer, stroke, divorce, or a car accident we are called to support and love one another. This benefit will surely send love to the right places this Christmas.” Rev. Richard Evans stated his pledge of support by inviting everyone to “help us make a wish come true for someone living with breast cancer this Christmas, and have fun doing it” The event is scheduled for Saturday December 12th, 2009 from 3 to 5 pm at McKinley Lanes in Niles, Ohio. Rev. Evans stated that “each ticket includes 2 games of cosmic bowling (shoe rental included), 1 slice of pizza, a bag of potato chips, and pop”. We were told the tickets are $10 per person or you can purchase a Family Pack ( includes 4 tickets) for $30. For tickets please contact Rev. Robert DeZee at 330-530-8133 or you can download an order form at their website www.youngstownweddingministers.info If you would like more information about Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation you can visit them on the web at http://makingmemories.org Happy Thanksgiving! 11/25/2009
We would like to wish all of our newlyweds a very Happy 1st Thanksgiving together as husband and wife. May God continue to richly bless each and every one of you. |  Rev. Robert DeZee AuthorRev. Robert DeZee   ArchivesMarch 2010 |
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