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Photo of the Week

We can’t stop swooning over this image that Maurice Ramirez Photo captured at Romance in the Vineyards of our new Imperial Chandelier! It’s such an amazing complement to our other crystal chandeliers and it truly is a show stopper!

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Photo of the Week

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We absolutely love this shot of our new Geometric Chandeliers from Romance in the Vineyards at the Palm Event Center! They are such a unique addition to our inventory and we can’t get enough!

Press: Book More Brides & Wedding IQ

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We are so thrilled to share Kevin’s guest blogs that were featured on Book More Brides and Wedding IQ! He shared his insight on wedding crises wedding pros should anticipate on Book More Brides. Read it all here! Take a peek at Kevin’s article on work/life balance in the wedding industry here. Proudly serving Bay […]

Press: The Knot & Ceremony Blog

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We’ve got a couple of great features that we are so happy to share! The Knot covered how to elevate your wedding venue with chandeliers and we were thrilled to share some of our insight. Check it all out here! The Ceremony Blog featured a gorgeous styled shoot that we were thrilled to be a part of!  […]

Style Us Shocked!

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We are SO excited to announce that we were involved in two Style Me Pretty features in two days! It’s hard enough to be featured once, so imagine our surprise when we found out that two of the weddings we were involved in were selected, and we were even more surprised when they were published back to […]

Engagement Shoot Tips!

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If you’re anything like me, one of the first questions I always ask before doing anything is “What am I going to wear?!” An engagement photo shoot would be no exception. Engagement photos are a great way to capture the beginning of a new chapter of your lives together, and also serve as a nice […]

Catelyn and Daryl Tie The Knot!

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James of Bel Inizio Photography recently posted some pictures of Catelyn and Daryl’s October wedding at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery, and when we saw them we knew we needed to get our hands on them for our blog! We absolutely love working with James and we can always count on him to […]

Ask Kevin: How Much Cake Do I Need?

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Hi Kevin, I’m starting to wrap up all the planning details for my May wedding, but I am struggling with the size cake I will need. I am still waiting to hear back from a good amount of people, but it’s looking like we will have about 75-100 people. Do you have any advice on […]

When Should I Have My Wedding?

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It’s engagement season, and a lot of couples have just begun their planning. Many questions arise at the beginning of the planning process, and one of the biggest questions is WHEN do we want to have our wedding. Now, there are some brides that have been planning a spring wedding since they were kids, and […]

2013 Romance in the Vineyards!

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We were SO excited to receive the images from 2013’s Romance in the Vineyards showcase at the Palm Event Center! We were lucky enough to work with a great group of vendors, and we were all really pleased with how our vignettes came out. Each vignette had a different theme, which allowed all of us […]

Ask Kevin: How Long Should My Reception Be?

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Hi Kevin! I just got engaged over Thanksgiving, and all my family was around so of course I received many questions about what my wedding plans were. One of the questions that came up was how long would my reception be, and to be honest, I have never really given that much thought because I […]

We Are SO Thankful!

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Well, can you believe it’s already the holiday season? We sure can’t! This year has absolutely flown by for us because we have been so busy, and it’s made us realize how thankful we are for a lot of things. We are so grateful to be in this industry where we can work with people […]

We Are Crazy for Chandeliers!

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Chandeliers have been one of our most popular inventory items the past few years, and it doesn’t look like the trend will be slowing down any time soon. Our chandelier inventory has steadily been increasing over the past 5 years, and we are always on the hunt for our next favorite chandelier! Want to check out […]

Sneak Peeks- Romance in the Vineyards Edition!

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Romance in the Vineyards took place at the Palm Event Center on October 30th, and we had a great time setting up all of our different vignettes. We wanted to wait until we received the professional photos before we shared them with you….but we just couldn’t wait! Here a few sneak peeks of our different […]

Ask Kevin: Is My Bridal Party Too Big?

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Hi Kevin, I have 3 sisters and tons of friends from college that I want to include in my wedding, but I feel like  my bridal party is going to be huge! How do I know if my bridal party is too big? Thanks! Jordyn Woods Dublin, CA   Hi Jordyn, Thank you so much […]

Common Wedding Complaints

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One wedding trend that we’ve been noticing is that brides are increasingly more concerned about the guest experience at their wedding. Brides are spending a lot of time making sure that all of their guests have as much fun as she does. We’ve compiled a list of common wedding guest complaints so that you can […]

Ask Kevin- How Do I Create A Budget?

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Hi Kevin, I’m just starting to jump into planning my wedding, and I am at a loss when it comes to creating a budget. I don’t know what qualifies as a reasonable amount! Can you help me? Thanks, Anita- Dublin, CA   Hi Anita! Creating a budget is a tricky process, so I am glad […]

Another Round of Sneak Peeks!

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We are coming off an another super hectic crazy weekend, so naturally we have some cell phone sneak peek photos for you!  As always, keep your eye on the blog for the professional photos!

Did You Know?

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We have a confession…we’re addicted to social media! It’s pretty bad, but we just can’t stop, and we have even been trying to branch out to some of the “newer” platforms. Our current favorites, aside from Facebook and Twitter, are Pinterest and Instagram!  We have a blast with Pinterest, because it is such a great […]

Cake Cutting Songs

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One of the most common questions we receive during our final DJ meetings is “What song should I have for my cake cutting?” Picking a cake cutting song is the most challenging part of the music selection process because while you may have always dreamed of sharing your first dance to “I’ll Be” by Edwin […]

Sneak Peeks!

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We have been insanely busy these past couple weeks, and we’ve been so excited about the lighting that we have been doing. Typically we wait until we receive professional photographs before we put them on the blog, but we just could not contain our excitement! Here are some sneak peek photos we snapped at events […]

Guest Blog: Less Expensive Doesn’t Always Mean Cheaper by Donnie Brown

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Today’s guest vendor blog comes from our good friend Donnie Brown! We recently saw this post on Donnie’s blog the other day, and completely identified and agreed with EVERYTHING he had to say. So without further ado….   “There are few things in the world as exciting, confusing, and frustrating as planning your wedding. Endless […]

Ask Kevin: When Should I Book?

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Hi Kevin, I just got engaged a couple weeks ago, and we just set our date for late 2014. I want to get everything locked down now, but I don’t know if I am starting too early. When is the best time to start looking for a DJ, Videographer, and Lighting vendor? Thanks, Marina Danville, […]

Brides Blogging: Getting AND Keeping Your Groom Involved

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Today’s Brides Blogging post comes from Michelle Grant. Michelle and her fiancé Jeff have such an adorable background story, so allow me to let Michelle tell it in her own words: “We actually went to school together from elementary through high school.  We had second and fifth grade together but somehow managed to not have […]

Brides Blogging- Planning Nightmares

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      Today’s Bride Blogging post comes from our very own Bri Reeser! Bri and her husband Kyler met their freshmen year of college, through a mutual friend. They quickly became best friends, and began dating a year later! Bri and Kyler just tied the knot on June 15th, 2013, so they are very […]

Spotlight On: Heather Druba of Wente Vineyards

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We have started a new feature here on the Fantasy Sound blog, and it’s called Spotlight On! We created a short little questionnaire that we sent out to some of the event professionals in the Tri-Valley, and we hope it will give you a little insight in to their lives and personalities. Our first post […]

Say Hello to Bri!

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    Hey all! I’m Bri Reeser and I’m the new administrative assistant here at Fantasy Sound. I’m a recent graduate from Azusa Pacific University in Southern CA. After 4 fabulous years there I earned my BA in Music Business. After spending a year interning at Warner Brothers Records I knew I had to have […]

Guest Blog: Professional Bridal Hair & Makeup, What You’re Getting For Your Money, and Choosing the Right Artist For You

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Welcome to another blog in our Guest Blogger feature! Today’s post comes from Lisa Teller, who is a professional makeup artist specializing in airbrush makeup in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is extremely passionate about each of her bridal clients and is currently booking for 2013/2014. For more information, services, bridal portfolio, or to […]

Guest Blog: The Ins and Outs of Engagement Shoots by Fairy Tale Photography

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Today’s guest blog comes from our Texan friends over at Fairy Tale Photography. Kevin has worked with FTP’s Laura Parker at many events and she is always an absolute joy to work with, so when we decided to start this guest blogging series, we knew that we HAD to include them! They decided to focus […]

Ask Kevin- DJ or Band?

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Hello Kevin, I am having a hard time deciding between a DJ or band. There are so many things to consider! Do you have any insight on the topic? Thanks! Kelly from Walnut Creek, California Hi Kelly! That’s a great question! There are few things you want to think about when you’re hiring the music […]

Guest Blog: How to Pick Your Photographer by Yves Mozelsio of YJM Photography

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We are so excited to start our guest vendor blogging series! Our first blog post comes from Yves Mozelsio, owner and founder of YJM Photography. Yves has been photographing weddings in some of the leading hotel and reception sites for over 25 years. His award winning photographs have been exhibited nationally, at prestigious museums such as the […]

Natasha and Adam Get Married at Murrieta’s Well on 4/27/13!

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Adam and Natasha became Mr. and Mrs. Faville on April 27th, 2013 at the beautiful Murrieta’s Well in Livermore. They couldn’t have asked for a better day for a wedding- sunny and warm with a light breeze that kept everyone happily comfortable during the outside ceremony. The couple’s ceremony was very unique. They had each […]

Rachel and Donnie Get Married on New Year’s Eve at the Palm Event Center!

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We had the pleasure of providing the Event Lighting and Décor for Rachel and Donnie’s New Year’s Eve wedding at the Palm Event Center last year, and we just got the pictures from Brandon Wong Photography (who is AWESOME by the way, you should totally check them out)! We had been working with Rachel and […]