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weekday weddings | AP News

Weekday Weddings on AP {New Press}

If you have been considering a weekday wedding, you are not alone! Weekday weddings are becoming part of the norm as the industry navigates an unprecedented “wedding boom” in the wake of the pandemic — and it turns out couples and their guests are actually loving the midweek nuptials!

Not only do weekday weddings tend to be more cost-effective, but you will also have a better chance at booking top-notch vendors if you intend to tie the knot in 2022 or 2023. So if you have a dream wedding venue or vendor you want to book, picking a weekday can make it easier to secure them!

But be mindful: As bookings increase, time is still of the essence. In 2022, the wedding industry will produce the most weddings on record since 1984. Venues and vendors will be busier than ever, so it’s time to get to planning!

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Our very own Kevin chimed in on the subject for AP News in an article, So long, Saturdays: More couples embrace weekday weddings. And we can confirm it’s true: Weekday celebrations have definitely been on the rise in Livermore!

Ready to plan your own weekday wedding? We’d love to chat! Get in touch with us and let’s get to planning!

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New Press: Popped! | Holiday Proposals

With the holidays upon us, we loved seeing Kevin’s latest feature on Popped! as he speaks to planning meaningful holiday proposals!

According to The Knot, peak proposal season falls between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day with 40% (!!) of engagements taking place between November and February. The most popular days are, of course, for holiday proposals:

  • Christmas Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Valentine’s Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • New Year’s Eve
  • Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are in the early stages of engagement season — and we can already feel the excitement brewing in the wedding industry!

So this feature on Popped! is a timely roundup if you’re considering popping the question in the next few months. Read it here.

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Here’s a tidbit from the article, as Kevin suggests how to celebrate holiday proposals:

Kevin Dennis of Fantasy Sound Event Services says, “One of the best things about planning a proposal around the holidays is that your family and friends will likely already be in town, so you can organize a celebration fairly easy without drawing suspicion. Whether you choose to hold an impromptu engagement party or pop the question during a holiday get-together, you’ll be able to make the occasion even more special by having your loved ones involved.”

Read the full feature on Popped here!

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New Press: BRIDES | Planning a Beach Proposal

Is there anything more romantic than a sweet and sandy beach proposal? Swoon! Kevin was recently featured on BRIDES sharing advice for popping the question in a picture-perfect setting.

Read the full feature here!

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So before you book your flight and pack your flip flops next to that sparkling ring, make sure to read this article to get your plans in order!

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New Press: WeddingWire – Vendor Cancellations

Last-minute wedding vendor cancellations sound like a nightmare, right? It certainly isn’t the ideal situation. Rest assured that the rest of your event team knows what to do — especially your wedding planner.

Kevin chimed in on this topic for a roundup on WeddingWire alongside a number of other wedding experts.

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Kevin’s take on vendor cancellations:

“Your planner will help you find a replacement in the blink of an eye. This is what they have been hired to do and will handle it quickly and professionally. They may even consider the vendor team you already have, and one of them might be the solution to the problem.”

See the full article on WeddingWire to learn what to do about a last-minute vendor cancellation!

New Press: Woman Getting Married

The wedding industry runs on trends. Kevin shared insight with Woman Getting Married about the shifts he has seen in the industry. particularly when it comes to wedding venues!

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Kevin speaks to the growing trend of securing a single venue for a couple’s ceremony and reception. In the past, many couples have booked separate venues. However, the convenience and cost-effectiveness of sticking to one venue wins out!

The future of wedding trends looks bright. Check out the full feature for more advice from wedding experts!

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New Press: WeddingWire

Awesome seeing Kevin featured in this informative roundup on WeddingWire! He’s speaking about what to do if your ideal vendor isn’t available for your wedding date.

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We are in a wedding boom unlike ever before, so this insight is invaluable for couples planning their weddings in 2021, 2022, and beyond. Tune into WeddingWire for the full scoop!

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New Press: Elizabeth Anne Designs

New press alert! We’re delighted to see Kevin included in this fun roundup on Elizabeth Anne Designs about the wedding traditions to keep and the ones to let go!

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Kevin speaks to the freedom of limiting toasts at a wedding for the sake of the event timeline. Check out the full feature for more wedding tradition insights!

Fantasy Sound on Special Events

We’re so proud to share that our owner, Kevin Dennis, was recently featured in an article on Special Events! We’re increasingly optimistic for the rest of 2021, and he was joined in expressing that optimism by 21 other event pros. Definitely a great read!

Press: Borrowed & Blue

We were delighted to see Stephanie and Stephen’s gorgeous Palm Event Center wedding featured on Borrowed & Blue! This wonderful multicultural celebration was decked out in pink and gold details and a spectacular crystal chandelier – and don’t miss those sweet floral cupcakes! Tune into the full feature here.

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Style Me Pretty

We were thrilled to see Felicia and Tommy’s beautiful wedding featured on Style Me Pretty! Elliston Vineyards played the perfect backdrop for their special day and we were so honored to be a part of it. Check out the full feature here!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Borrowed & Blue San Francisco

We were so thrilled to see Jennie and Irving’s beautiful wedding at Casa Real featured on Borrowed & Blue San Francisco! Their wedding was absolutely stunning and we’ll be sharing an inside look at it later this month, but if you just can’t wait any longer (we don’t blame you!), check out the full feature here.

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Brides.com

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We were thrilled to be included in this fun roundup of 2017 wedding trends on Brides.com! We love to predict what lies ahead in the wedding industry, so this feature was especially exciting for us. To read the full article, tune in here!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Best of Borrowed & Blue 2017!

We are honored to be included as one of the Best of Borrowed & Blue 2017 in San Francisco! It’s always a delight to be recognized in our market and we were thrilled to see some of our creative partners included in the roundup as well. Congratulations to everybody else who was awarded in the Best of Borrowed & Blue!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: AllSeated

We’re delighted to share Kevin’s latest article on AllSeated about the event lighting and decor trends to look out for in 2017! He talks colors, seating, fixtures, and more. Check out the full feature here.

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Bridal Guide

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We’re thrilled to share this very insightful feature from Bridal Guide in which Kevin shared his expertise on the order of vendor bookings! Lots of juicy info in this one, so you certainly don’t want to miss it. Tune in here!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: The Huffington Post

We were thrilled to be included in this fun roundup on The Huffington Post about candle and lighting options for weddings! Whether you’re planning for an indoor or outdoor soiree, it’s important to keep in mind all of the considerations that come with your dream lighting design. Tune into the full article here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

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Feature: Events by Satra

We love seeing our events through the eyes of our creative partners- just like this fun recap of Mina and Ian’s special day at Palm Event Center! The decor is simply to die for, so be sure to see it for yourself. To see the full feature, check out Events by Satra‘s blog here.fantasy sound

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Honeybook

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We are thrilled to share Kevin’s recent feature on Honeybook about the best tech apps for creative professionals! Check out the full feature here.

Looking for more on tech apps? Join Kevin on Wednesday at 12pm PST/3pm EST for his Honeybook webinar where he’ll dig deeper into the best apps to use, depending on your business needs. If you’d like to join, please RSVP here. See you there!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events and Catersource

Kevin was thrilled to see his latest guest articles on both Special Events and Catersource recently! He covered two of his favorite topics- top tech apps and event lighting with spotlights. Check out both articles below.

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See the full feature here.

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See the full feature here.

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Don’t miss Kevin’s episode on Timeline Genius!

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We are thrilled to share some big news: Kevin was featured on the Timeline Genius podcast! Kevin’s speaking about all of his favorite topics, including:

  • Building relationships with vendors
  • How to boost client referrals
  • Top tech apps for wedding pros
  • What everyone should know about event lighting
  • How to make the most of your conferences or trade show experience

Check it out on the blog or subscribe on iTunes!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Timeline Genius

With the end of 2016 just around the corner, we are taking a look at what trends were popular over the last year and what we are excited to see in 2017. Kevin had the chance to share some of those trends on Timeline Genius recently- check it out here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events

We were so happy to see our latest guest article The Latest Trends in Drapery and Chandeliers on Special Events! We love sharing tips, tricks, and trends that we see from all of our awesome couples wth other event pros. See the full feature here.

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events

Hooray! We were so excited to see our recent guest article, An Event Insider’s Look at Company Culture, featured on Special Events! Kevin broke down what company culture is and ways to make it even better! See the full article here.

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events and Catersource

We love sharing some of the tips, tricks, and insight that we’ve learned over the years being in business. Recently, we were able to talk about making the most of your association membership on Catersource and how to stay sane during peak event season on Special Events!

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See the full Catersource article here.

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See the full Special Events article here.

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Book More Brides and Plan The Day

We are so delighted to share some of Fantasy Sound’s latest press! Kevin’s had guest articles published recently on Book More Brides and Plan the Day that talk about Tech Apps for couples to use when planning their wedding and how to deal with event crises. See them both below!

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See Kevin’s Plan the Day article in its entirety here!

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Check out Kevin’s full Book More Brides article here!

Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Catersource Magazine

We were so thrilled to be featured in one of our favorite publications this past month, Catersource Magazine! We were featured as expert commentary in the article, Hyper Local, all about bringing in local flavors to a destination event. Check out the online version of the article here or subscribe for your own copy!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: SheFinds

We were so delighted to be featured in this SheFinds roundup of 8 Things Brides Forget to do Between The Wedding and The Rehearsal Dinner! See the full feature here.

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events and Catersource

We’ve got another awesome press round up to share! Kevin recently wrote two articles for Special Events and Catersource all about technology and drapery – two of our favorite subjects!

Being familiar with the latest technology can be key to helping your business. Check out the latest apps from Kevin’s Special Events article here.

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Drapery can elevate any event, especially when done right. See Kevin’s take on best practices for drapery here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Huffington Post

Happy Friday everyone! We were ecstatic to be featured in this Huffington Post roundup about how creatives start their mornings. Kevin’s steadfast rule is to avoid checking e-mails until he gets to work to make sure his mornings are just for him. See the full article here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Special Events

We are so excited to share Kevin’s Special Events feature on the blog today! He is talking about top tech apps for event pros and how they can be used to further your business. Check out the full article here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: About.com

We were so excited to be featured with several wedding professionals on About.com sharing some tips for grooms on wedding planning. Take a look here!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.

Press: Maharani Weddings!

We were just thrilled to see Avni and Rahul’s gorgeous Indian wedding over at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery on Maharani Weddings this week. From the elegant mandap to the grand crystal chandelier, we loved every aspect of this cultural celebration!

If you’re a lover of details, take a peek at the full feature to take in all of the glory!

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Proudly serving Bay Area Weddings for over twenty years, Fantasy Sound aims to be engaged couples’ first stop- offering Disc Jockey, Videography, Event Lighting Décor and Wedding Planning services. They are fueled by great ideas paired with strong coffee, and will never turn down a piece of red velvet wedding cake.