June 22, 2018 6 unexpected moments to rock your signature song (and a song suggestion!) I know you're planning out song selections for the big musical moments: your processional, your first dance, parent dances… but what about other moments during the day that might need some soundtrack magic? I'm talking about getting ready with your wedding party, your first look — moments that might need some depth. PLUS: we've got an ultra special song tucked in our pockets that you should totally consider for one of these moments. More on that later… keep scrolling! Read More June 7, 2018 Finding poly-friendly wedding songs (that AREN'T about forsaking all others) My fiancé and I practice ethical non-monogamy. We prefer this term to polyamory, but sure, you can call us poly if you want to. We had a discussion of how many songs are out there are about “forsaking all others,” something we definitely are not including in our vows. It’s a common theme in popular songs: now that I’m with you, I promise not to look at anyone else, think about anyone else, etc. Here is how we're including poly-friendly wedding songs in our playlists… Read More May 25, 2018 Keeping the dance floor hopping AND hearing your favorite lesser-known songs? It's possible with this Bay area DJ Finding a DJ who gets your style and knows how to craft an epic playlist is actually a lot harder than it sounds. We've been chatting with our DJ partner, Bay Area-based DJ Greg Gioia, about how he manages to seamlessly blend danceable and familiar hits with his clients' favorite independent and offbeat music. His strategy virtually guarantees that you'll please everyone on your guest list, which is no small feat… Read More 1.2k April 16, 2018 Not-too-mushy sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters I went on a hunt for less trite sibling wedding songs and definitely ran into some. Although in some cases, those sappy songs are actually kind of perfect? For instance, I LOVE "When We Grow Up" even those it's schmaltzy as hell. Here are some of our favorite sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters… Read More December 19, 2017 Why finding a good DJ is HARD (and why this one is so so good) Let's admit it, finding a wedding DJ is one of the harder challenges in wedding planning. There are a lot of… well, duds out there. Cheese, obnoxiousness, and really traditional people abound in this industry. And when it comes to something as important as the literal mood of the wedding, you want someone GOOD. We're careful when we partner with DJs for that reason. You've got to find someone who can customize the experience to your crowd and make sure it works. That's why we've partnered with Stylus DJ Entertainment… Read More 123…16 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
June 7, 2018 Finding poly-friendly wedding songs (that AREN'T about forsaking all others) My fiancé and I practice ethical non-monogamy. We prefer this term to polyamory, but sure, you can call us poly if you want to. We had a discussion of how many songs are out there are about “forsaking all others,” something we definitely are not including in our vows. It’s a common theme in popular songs: now that I’m with you, I promise not to look at anyone else, think about anyone else, etc. Here is how we're including poly-friendly wedding songs in our playlists… Read More May 25, 2018 Keeping the dance floor hopping AND hearing your favorite lesser-known songs? It's possible with this Bay area DJ Finding a DJ who gets your style and knows how to craft an epic playlist is actually a lot harder than it sounds. We've been chatting with our DJ partner, Bay Area-based DJ Greg Gioia, about how he manages to seamlessly blend danceable and familiar hits with his clients' favorite independent and offbeat music. His strategy virtually guarantees that you'll please everyone on your guest list, which is no small feat… Read More 1.2k April 16, 2018 Not-too-mushy sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters I went on a hunt for less trite sibling wedding songs and definitely ran into some. Although in some cases, those sappy songs are actually kind of perfect? For instance, I LOVE "When We Grow Up" even those it's schmaltzy as hell. Here are some of our favorite sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters… Read More December 19, 2017 Why finding a good DJ is HARD (and why this one is so so good) Let's admit it, finding a wedding DJ is one of the harder challenges in wedding planning. There are a lot of… well, duds out there. Cheese, obnoxiousness, and really traditional people abound in this industry. And when it comes to something as important as the literal mood of the wedding, you want someone GOOD. We're careful when we partner with DJs for that reason. You've got to find someone who can customize the experience to your crowd and make sure it works. That's why we've partnered with Stylus DJ Entertainment… Read More 123…16 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
May 25, 2018 Keeping the dance floor hopping AND hearing your favorite lesser-known songs? It's possible with this Bay area DJ Finding a DJ who gets your style and knows how to craft an epic playlist is actually a lot harder than it sounds. We've been chatting with our DJ partner, Bay Area-based DJ Greg Gioia, about how he manages to seamlessly blend danceable and familiar hits with his clients' favorite independent and offbeat music. His strategy virtually guarantees that you'll please everyone on your guest list, which is no small feat… Read More 1.2k April 16, 2018 Not-too-mushy sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters I went on a hunt for less trite sibling wedding songs and definitely ran into some. Although in some cases, those sappy songs are actually kind of perfect? For instance, I LOVE "When We Grow Up" even those it's schmaltzy as hell. Here are some of our favorite sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters… Read More December 19, 2017 Why finding a good DJ is HARD (and why this one is so so good) Let's admit it, finding a wedding DJ is one of the harder challenges in wedding planning. There are a lot of… well, duds out there. Cheese, obnoxiousness, and really traditional people abound in this industry. And when it comes to something as important as the literal mood of the wedding, you want someone GOOD. We're careful when we partner with DJs for that reason. You've got to find someone who can customize the experience to your crowd and make sure it works. That's why we've partnered with Stylus DJ Entertainment… Read More 123…16 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k April 16, 2018 Not-too-mushy sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters I went on a hunt for less trite sibling wedding songs and definitely ran into some. Although in some cases, those sappy songs are actually kind of perfect? For instance, I LOVE "When We Grow Up" even those it's schmaltzy as hell. Here are some of our favorite sibling wedding songs for brothers and sisters… Read More December 19, 2017 Why finding a good DJ is HARD (and why this one is so so good) Let's admit it, finding a wedding DJ is one of the harder challenges in wedding planning. There are a lot of… well, duds out there. Cheese, obnoxiousness, and really traditional people abound in this industry. And when it comes to something as important as the literal mood of the wedding, you want someone GOOD. We're careful when we partner with DJs for that reason. You've got to find someone who can customize the experience to your crowd and make sure it works. That's why we've partnered with Stylus DJ Entertainment… Read More 123…16
December 19, 2017 Why finding a good DJ is HARD (and why this one is so so good) Let's admit it, finding a wedding DJ is one of the harder challenges in wedding planning. There are a lot of… well, duds out there. Cheese, obnoxiousness, and really traditional people abound in this industry. And when it comes to something as important as the literal mood of the wedding, you want someone GOOD. We're careful when we partner with DJs for that reason. You've got to find someone who can customize the experience to your crowd and make sure it works. That's why we've partnered with Stylus DJ Entertainment… Read More 123…16