The Sonoma Wedding Show

It’s My Wedding - Shut Up Mother!!

SWS — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:46:00 GMT

What is it with Mothers when it comes to your wedding, why does an otherwise ‘normal’ mother suddenly turn into a complete nut case the moment you announce that you are getting married?

If you are a Mother, and one of your offspring is getting married, remember that your role is to be the "SASE".

SASE you are asking, what does that mean? Well, I will start with a few things it doesn’t mean.

We don’t mean that you have to parachute into the dress shop via the plate glass window before ripping to shreds your Daughters chosen dress with you teeth before proudly announcing that you have saved the day and found her the perfect dress from another gown shop.

We also don’t mean that you have to use a time-delay explosive to blow up the Rolls Royce chosen to deliver the bride to the church before once again saving the day with Uncle Bobs Cadillac which, you proclaim, looks lovely with a wash and a pink ribbon tied to the antenna.

Obtaining the guest list by hacking your daughters PC then send anonymous threats informing all the friends and family from the ‘other side’ to make a reason for not attending so that you can invite Aunty Bee (and her bingo friends), who last saw your daughter when she was 3 months old, in their place, is also a big no-no.

SASE simply means a) Support, b) Advise (when asked), c) Smile, d) Enjoy

If you do that your daughter is much more likely to be open with her plans and get you involved - this way you will both enjoy the experience.

Employ any of the tactics above, or generally interfere and try to impose your will and the end result will be your daughter shutting you out bit by bit - you will end up less involved and at logger heads - your relationship may never fully recover.

For the record, my Mother was great and nothing like the above (just in case you are reading mama…)

Live Band vs DJ?

SWS — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:02:00 GMT

It’s no secret that there are few other elements of a wedding that can make or break the entire celebration other than the music. And it’s for this reason why discriminating brides and grooms often lose countless hours of sleep deciding on their entertainment - DJ or Band?

The seemingly obvious choice for an upscale wedding is to hire a live band; however that can cause strife with those couples who really appreciate hearing the music the way they’ve heard it, by the original artists. Of course the next logical choice is to research a great DJ.

So what’s a modern couple to do? Go to the Sonoma Wedding Show!

Fun Wedding Stories, Amazing Weddings Events, Fun Videos and Wedding Bloopers!

SWS — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:43:00 GMT

Have a wedding story that would be fun to read, a wedding video or blooper? Show it here!

RECOMMENDATIONS – Sites, Photographers, DJ’s, etc.

SWS — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:14:00 GMT

Have you been to a wedding recently? Already married? Know someone in the wedding industry? Tell us about it!

What would you like to see at the Sonoma Wedding Show?

SWS — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:35:00 GMT

Let us know what you would like to see at our show on January 3, 2009. A certain type of vendor? Contests? Information??

As of now we will have a great selection of vendors, food/wine tasting, hourly shows, a Cake Dive, The Wedding Essay and prizes throughout the day.

We would love to hear your ideas!

Reception Sites - Where Should I Get Married?

SWS — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:33:00 GMT

Looked at 100 sites alredy - let us know what's what! Have you been to a wedding and just loved the location - tell us about it!

So Many Photographers - So Many Choices!

SWS — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:25:00 GMT

Digital or Film? Traditional or Photojournalistic? Proofs in a album, Images Online or Both? Color, B/W or Sepia? So many choices - HOW DO I CHOOSE!

Looking For A Disc Jocky?

SWS — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:01:00 GMT

Have questions about a local DJ? A story to tell? Advice - Lets hear it!