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We want the bride and groom to be as content as can be.  We offer a full service package for Dj and announcer.  We have all the details down, so we can tailor make your event to make it special but go like clockwork. Our job is to make this special day warm and full of surprises but not full of gloom over what is the Dj playing?  If you want something special like smoke as the bride goes down the aisle of the church, or comes into the hall, we can provide that as well. Check out our parts of a wedding.

Just let us know the type of music, only music that you are responsible for is the wedding song for the couple to dance to, or a special song that needs to be played, and we will do the rest, there can be requests, we do ask if you have particular songs that you call us for time to hear the version of the song that you want or that you provide them, and we will make sure that they go in the right order.  Please email us the list of people that are in the wedding party at least 24hrs in advance.  

We offer a bachelor/bachelorette Dj packages also, we even have a lady Dj's on Staff for the bachelorette's party (if available).  We also have bartenders and Dancers for your event, with or without Dj.  So let us be your one stop center for that, we also give catering for those events if needed.

We offer great Services to make your day great.  From a Beach Wedding to a Party in your backyard, we have the things to make your day special plus we have many different add-on's to make it special and different.  We have many ideas that will make your time online easier and put your mind at ease.  We can recommend anything from Limo's to cooks, Chefs, Wait-staff, and Parkers among others things so if you have questions leave a message or call direct to us at (718) 725-7062.  Red Zone is the Party source for good music and a good time to make your wedding special.  Because it is after all - all about you!!!

We are flexible and offer a variety of plans to pay for your event.   Please call us for reservation at (718) 725-7062, (516) 393-1904 or email us at either a97dj@aol.com or Redzone131@aol.com,  have the date, Name and phone number ready, name of the hall where event is taking place and how many people.  If message comes on, leave the above on machine, for we do get a lot of requests for Dj's, MC's and Dancers, and such. And a Specialist will contact you as soon as possible for booking. For Prices click this, To leave deposits click this.  Do not forget to check out what to watch out for when dealing with Reception Halls, it applies to all wedding parts and companies to protect yourself. Here are some great tips that we found that are great help.

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INTRODUCTION

There are many customs and superstitions associated with weddings. In the past a wedding was seen as a time when people were particularly susceptible to bad luck and evil spirits. Many originated or are modifications of customs which began many centuries ago.

Some, such as the bride wearing something old, something blue ..., or not being seen by the groom in her wedding dress before the ceremony are known throughout the country and many other parts of the world. Others may be regional or even maintained within families from generation to generation. Other cultures have different things added, like henna tattoo's, or the glass to break.

They are maintained in the belief that they will bring good luck and happiness to the couple at a time when their lives are changing, hopefully for the better. Each culture has a different belief that will help keep the marriage strong.  Good luck charms come in several different types, and traditions demand/hope for better days.    Back to the top

RINGS

Ok, so when the idea comes of picking a ring for the special someone comes around, it usually makes one weak in the knees.  The pressure is on of a sorts, just relax, it is not that bad. Men often find the process of choosing a wedding ring a little overwhelming. Jewelry terms can be a little over the head and confusing. There are many type of rings and styles and settings. The problem is where to start, and where to go.

It is important to know what you are looking for, importantly is that it is a ring that you both will be wearing for a very long time.  So you should choose a ring that is appropriate for your personality and lifestyle that you live, not to mention one that is comfortable to wear and fits within your budget that you have chosen.

Ok now, most jump to the point of finding the right ring design, which is not what you should be thinking. 

Choose a wedding ring that reflects your personality, your personal style. Remember that a wedding ring is not only a symbol of your love but its also a fashion accessory that you wear most if not all the time.

Choose a wedding ring that is appropriate for your lifestyle, would you wear your ring to work, while at play? Keep that in mind when choosing, if you wear it only at nights and weekends-special occasions might have choose something fancier.

Comfort is key, try to choose a comfortable wedding ring. Do not forget to choose the right metal for you.  Try to choose matching rings, for you want to match them in some way, but for some men, they like simple but the same type of metal. What kind of gems do you want in your wedding rings. Finally choose your wedding ring design, that's right, the last thing that you should do is pick the design.

When considering lifestyle factors and ring designs you should note that a woven, puzzle or heavily patterned ring could be damaged whilst playing sport or working with your hands. A ring with diamonds or gemstones may be at greater risk of having the gem settings damaged and potentially loosing a gemstone. Types of rings, their styles can include simple bands made in all yellow gold, all white gold, all platinum, or all titanium; rings with inlay stripes or ribbed edges; rings with diamonds or gemstones; rings with unique patterns; two-tone rings with a combination of metal types, and woven or wave ring styles. Choose your ring, but do not forget to take someone with you. 

A best girl friend of the one you love is best, or boyfriend that knows your soon to be other half's style is a great help, so you can enlist their help if stuck. I hope this helped you a little bit to pick your ring

PROPOSAL

In the past when the marriage proposal was a more formal procedure, the prospective groom sent his friends or members of his family to represent his interests to the prospective bride and her family. If they saw a blind man, a monk or a pregnant woman during their journey it was thought that the marriage would be doomed if they continued their journey as these sights were thought to be bad omens.

If, however, they saw nanny goats, pigeons or wolves these were good omens which would bring good fortune to the marriage.

During Medieval times in Brittany the man proposed by leaving a hawthorn branch at the door of his beloved on the first of May. By leaving the branch at the door she accepted his proposal. She made known her refusal by replacing the hawthorn branch with a cauliflower.

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SURNAMES It was thought unlucky for a woman to marry a man whose surname began with the same letter as hers. The sentiment was summarized in the following rhyme:

To change the name and not the letter
Is to change for the worst and not the better

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CHOOSING THE DAY Although most weddings now take place on a Saturday it was considered unlucky in the past. Fridays were also considered unlucky particularly Friday the 13th. The famous old rhyme advises a wedding in the first half of the week:

Monday for wealth
Tuesday for health
Wednesday the best day of all
Thursday for losses
Friday for crosses
Saturday for no luck at all

Advice on which month to marry in is given by the following rhyme:

Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true.
When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can, Joy for Maiden and for Man.
Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.
Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.
Those who in July do wed, must labor for their daily bred.
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see
Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.
When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last.

Marry in May and you'll live to rue the day

Although May has been considered an unlucky month to marry in for a number of reasons. In Pagan times the start of summer was when the festival of Beltane was celebrated with outdoor orgies. This was therefore thought to be an unsuitable time to start married life. In Roman times the Feast of the Dead and the festival of the goddess of chastity both occurred in May. The advice was taken more seriously in Victorian times than it is today. In most Churches the end of April was a busy time for weddings as couples wanted to avoid being married in May. Queen Victoria is thought to have forbidden her children from marrying in the month of May.

Marry in Lent, live to repent

Lent was thought an inappropriate time for a wedding as this was a time of abstinence.

June was considered to be a lucky month to marry in because it is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of love and marriage.

The Summer as a whole was considered a good time to marry and this is partly to do with the sun's association with fertility. In Scotland one popular custom was for the bride to "walk with the sun" to bring her good. She would walk from east to west on the south side of the church and then continue walking around the church three times.      Back to the top

CHOOSING THE HALL/Reception

The choosing of the place the reception is held should be in a place chosen by you both.  It is a good omen to go together and speak to the owner of the place together.  Decide on a price, a plan to pay off the hall.  Make sure to find out about change of date clauses, remember to not pay in full upfront. 

***Any place that asks for the whole amount upfront, should be suspect. Make sure you check their policy on cancellations, click for info. Some churches have gyms/halls in which you have to decorate but are a great place to work with.  Actually can be a lot more fun, and can be decorated a night before, I have seen great weddings done there for less and more comfortable and less restrictions. Cuts down on travel time between the church, & usually has better parking.

Having one at home is best when it is not your home.  No one wants to get married and have to clean up afterwards, it why we have things at other peoples homes or at halls. Of course it is intimate and nice, and is very cost effective. It is great to pick a home with a big back yard,  the bigger the better, with some tents it can be made special.  And keep the bugs off the food. Plus it defeats the weather problems that can happen. If you do have one at home, have it catered.  You can rent tables, chairs and even the Warming table and dishes and parts to warm food. It can be a great cost cutter though. Some people rent their homes and back yards for Weddings.   

Parks are nice to be married in but the reception is still better indoors, without pests, bugs, and out of the rain or elements.  Not to knock doing it outside, if doing so have tents for every eventuality.  And the are fun and kind of fresh air type and very intimate.  Great for a intimate feel.  You might want to go green at a tent event. Using plants instead of flowers.

The place should have a place for the bridal party to lay in wait for their introduction.  The Dj or Orchestra or band should keep the wedding party busy listening to music till it is time to be introduced to the newly married couple. If using a church gym/hall, most have closed off stages, or a classroom, where the bridal party rests in contemplation of introduction.

During this time, the bridal  party is doing picture taking, and arrive usually a hour after their guests, they lay in wait in this room while fixing makeup, resting nerves, and eating finger food.  The reason why there is finger food (consisting of light food stuffs - could be chips, chicken wings, sushi, not too greasy, plus a change of clothes for the bride and sometimes the groom for later to make them comfortable. )The room also holds the purses and a friend that is not involved in the wedding watches room/or a person from the hall to secure. 

The Banquet Hall will hold your guests, the Dj/band/quartet/chorus, and will wait till you are ready, do not worry, the guests have waited up to 2 to 3 hours (if late wedding start) for most receptions.  That is why most receptions are about 4-5-6 hours long.  When you are renting a hall remember that most receptions are that long, almost 6 hour blocks, between clean-ups. Most halls have a early period and a late period in which to have your reception, having a later reception, has options, like to option to keep the party going another hour or so.  If you do find out that it is possible for extra hours, make sure to work out a price with your Dj for extra hours just in case.  Most Djs like the Redzone Djs have hourly rates. Remember to carry the reception hall number on you in case of late wedding because of things out of your control. 

One thing to make sure of is to make sure some appetizer's are given to the guests while they are waiting for your entrance.  Remember the time it takes to take pictures with the wedding party takes time. A lot of time, for most.  Although having a open bar is nice.  Nothing is worse than to wait for the you and bridal party, not to mention your waiting guests,  to get something to snack on.  Hungry people leave, remember it does not have to be fancy but something light, not unlike what you would be snacking on. Nothing too messy, as to mess up the dresses. Especially if there are kids there, kids get nervous and run around and cry if they are hungry and the wait is long. We have found that leaving your planners assistant or the Dj/MC to control when those go out, they are in the room and can gauge when everyone has arrived and are starting to get antsy and hungry.

Remember that the place you choose to have the wedding and your reception is important.  Be sure, be safe, and be happy with your pick.

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THE WEDDING BUDGET

Prepare a Budget together on what you need, how much you can afford, how much each thing should cost and how you may pay for each thing.  Just because you have the money for the wedding, does not mean that you do not have a budget. Get a Wedding book, this is usually held by the wedding planner, it holds the agreed upon budget, and covers the wedding, the incidentals and the extra's/just in-case money.

 If the brides father is paying, it does not mean to throw away money.  To pay everything upfront and then there is nothing to worry about, because it is paid off.  I cannot tell you how many times that problems happened and the price changed.  Or the hall burns down, closes down or if there is a emergency not of their control. Always have a wedding planner to put out fires/emergencies. 

A budget should be flexible, it covers all here, plus the Dj/band, food, church, wedding, reception place, tuxedo's, dresses, rings, shoes, hats, flowers, placemats, limo, broom (for some), balloons, wedding cake, incidentals.  It has receipts for everything and is surrendered to the Brides father at the end by the Wedding Planner in exchange for the tip.

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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW ...

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in your shoe

The rhyme originated in Victorian times although some of customs referred in it are much older.

The "something old" represents the couples friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage. Traditionally this was old garter which given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in marriage would be passed on to the new bride.

"Something new" symbolizes the newlyweds' happy and prosperous future.

The "something borrowed" is often lent by the bride's family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck.

The custom of the bride wearing "something blue" originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent fidelity.

The placing of a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe was to ensure wealth in the couples married life. Today some brides substitute a penny in their shoe during the ceremony as silver sixpences are less common.

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THE TUXEDO

What type of Tuxedo should you buy?  Or should you rent one?  Now, when it comes to the unending styles, remember rule of thumb, if the bride is wearing White, you should wear a Black tux. Tradionally the tie and cummerbund is the colors of the wedding. The tuxedo jacket and pants are usually black. Some groom's wear the color that the bride picks to match the color of her dress or her wedding colors.

THE WEDDING DRESS

It is thought unlucky for the bride to make her own wedding dress.

It is also unlucky for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before until she arrives at the ceremony.

The bride should not wear her entire outfit before the wedding day. Some brides leave a final stitch on the dress undone until it is time to leave for the ceremony when the outfit is completed.

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WEDDING DRESS COLOR Most brides today marry in white which symbolizes maidenhood. This tradition started by the rich in sixteenth century. The tradition was given a boost by Queen Victoria who chose to marry in white instead of silver which was the traditional color of Royal brides. Before the white dress brides wore their best dress. The color was a matter of preference. The following is a traditional rhyme offering advice on dress color:

Married in White, you have chosen right,
Married in Blue, your love will always be true,
Married in Pearl, you will live in a whirl,
Married in Brown, you will live in town,
Married in Red, you will wish yourself dead,
Married in Yellow, ashamed of your fellow,
Married in Green, ashamed to be seen,
Married in Pink, your spirit will sink,
Married in Grey, you will go far away,
Married in Black, you will wish yourself back.
 

A Green dress is thought to be unlucky unless the bride is Irish. The old expression that a woman has a 'green gown' was used to imply promiscuity, the green staining being due to rolling in grassy fields.

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THE VEIL

Traditionally, brides have been thought to be particularly vulnerable to evil spirits and many of the customs and traditions associated with weddings are to provide protection. The veil was originally worn by Roman brides. It was thought that it would disguise the bride and therefore outwit malevolent spirits. The veil became popular in Britain in the eighteen hundreds. In this country it is associated with modesty and chastity. In some Eastern ceremonies the bride is veiled and the groom is not allowed to see the bride's face until after the wedding ceremony. In some Jewish weddings there is a ritual where the groom ensures that the bride is his intended before placing the veil over her face.  Back to the top

   FLOWERS  

Flowers have always been used for decoration at weddings. You know you want vibrant colors, beautiful accents and flowers that represent who you and your groom are. However, unless you have a particular flower in mind, choosing your wedding flowers can be a difficult challenge.

Some brides choose their wedding flowers by what they symbolize and also by what is in season when your wedding is taking place. Choose your wedding flowers carefully and take your time. Think about where you met, were there flowers that you think about and hold in your memory? Walk through public gardens; visualize the flowers you see in your wedding. Which ones stand out? Talk to friends who garden and ask their opinions as to what flowers would look great in your wedding. Or if you have decided on wedding colors, choose flowers that would accent and make these colors prominent.

Some people choose the flowers at the wedding on the basis of their symbolic meaning. For example orange blossom has always been associated with weddings because it signifies purity and chastity.

When choosing wedding flowers for bouquets and arrangements, check out Calla Lilies, which are large yellow or white tropical flowers. These are in bloom during the spring and summer months and mean magnificent beauty. Delphinium flowers are also in bloom during the summer months and come in shades of white and blues and are a popular wedding flower. Delphinium means swiftness and lightness.

Other common flower choices to look at when choosing your wedding flowers are Lilies of the Valley, which are traditional wedding flowers. They are small, white, and bell-shaped and are commonly used with other flowers in arrangements. Their meaning is happiness. A simple, and yet perfect meaning to any wedding.

Peonies are avoided by some as they represent shame; azaleas represent temperance: roses symbolized love and snowdrops represent hope.

A combination of red and white flowers is avoided by the superstitious because they stand for blood and bandages.

For all year round flowers, try choosing wedding flowers that have a strong meaning, with a subtle look. Chrysanthemums have several different varieties to choose from, such as spider, miniature buttons and pom-poms. They come in different colors and mean wealth, abundance and truth. Carnations are another popular choice for weddings and come in either full-size or miniature blooms. Available in red, white and pink they can also be dyed to match the colors of your wedding. The meaning of carnations is love and devotion, which fits a wedding perfectly.

However, people from different regions may attach other meanings to the same flower. For example lilies symbolizes majesty to some but are thought unlucky by others because of their association with death.

The groom often chooses a flower for his buttonhole which also occurs in the bride's bouquet. This is a vestige of the time when a Knight would wear his Lady's colors to display his love.

When choosing wedding flowers, also think about fillers for bouquets. Ivy is the most popular filler and has been used for generations. It is available year around and means fidelity, friendship and marriage, which is a good start to include in your wedding.  Some people believe that the flowers used in weddings, dependent on their meaning, can bring luck and good fortune to the couple who chose them. When choosing your wedding flowers, go with those that stand out to you and ones that would look beautiful in your wedding photos.

Ok here is a new thought, go green, have plants at the reception. Have a plant as the centerpieces. It is great because they can take the centerpieces home and replant them as a remembrance of your beautiful day. Of course your other flowers cannot be plants, but you can save if you are inventive.  A good wedding planner can help you go green.

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ON THE WAY TO THE WEDDING

When the bride is ready to leave the house for the wedding ceremony a last look in the mirror will bring her good luck. However returning to the mirror once she has began her journey will result in bad luck.

Seeing a chimney sweep on the way to a wedding is though to bring good luck and it is still possible to hire one to attend wedding ceremonies. Other good luck omens when seen on the way to the ceremony include lambs, toads, spiders, black cats and rainbows.

Seeing an open grave, a pig, a lizard, or hearing a cockerel/rooster crow after dawn are all thought to be omens of bad luck. Monks and nuns are also a bad omen. This may be because the are associated with poverty and chastity. They are also though to signal a dependence on charity by the newlyweds.

Bad weather on the way to the wedding is thought to be an omen of an unhappy marriage, although in some cultures rain is considered a good omen. Cloudy skies and wind are believed to cause stormy marriages. Snow on the other hand is associated with fertility and wealth.

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BRIDESMAIDS

Bridesmaids were dressed in a similar way to the bride for the same reason as the origin of veil. The bridesmaids were thought to act as decoys to confuse evil spirits and thus protect the bride.

Usually the bridesmaids had dresses that did not upstage the bride.  One of the cruel jokes that brides play on bridesmaids are some awful colors and styles.          Back to the top

THE COUPLE'S FIRST PURCHASE

It is said that the first partner who buys a new item after the wedding will be the dominant one in the relationship. Many brides ensure that they make the first purchase by arranging to buy a small item such as a pin from the chief bridesmaid immediately after the ceremony.  Back to the top

THE WEDDING CAKE

Cutting the wedding cake is now part of the ritual celebrations at the reception. The couple make the first cut together to symbolized their shared future. Cakes have been associated with weddings throughout history. The Romans shared a cake during the wedding ceremony itself. This was not the rich fruit-cake we enjoy today. It was a plain confection made from wheat flour, salt and water. The Fijians and Some Native American tribes still incorporate cake in the wedding ceremonies. In Britain early cakes were flat and round and contained fruit and nuts which symbolized fertility. In the past the custom was to throw many small cakes over the bride in a similar way in which we throw confetti today. A modification of this custom was to crumble cake over the brides head and in some versions to break the cake over the Bride's head. In Scotland Oat Cakes were used for this purpose. This was done to promote fertility. In Yorkshire a plate holding wedding cake was thrown out of the window as the bride returned to her parental home after the wedding. If the plate broke she would enjoy a happy future with her husband but if the plate remained intact her future would be grim. Another old English custom was to place a ring in the wedding cake. The guest who found the ring in their the piece of cake would be ensured happiness for the next year. The shape of the modern three tiered iced cake is believed to have been inspired by the spire of Saint Bride's Church in the City of London. It is said that unmarried guests who place a piece of wedding cake under their pillow before sleeping will increase there prospects of finding a partner and bridesmaids who do likewise will dream of their future husbands. The top tier of the cake is often kept by couples for the christening of their first child in the Freezer. Which is cause for the groom being very careful as a husband and try not to eat it. (believe me, its very, very hard not to do. It looks good. Smile!!!)  Back to the top

CONFETTI

Confetti is Italian for sweets which in Italy are thrown over the couple as they emerge from the Church in that same way we use paper confetti. Raisins and nuts, or candy (wrapped) may also be used.

Before the use of paper confetti the married couple were showered with flowers, petals, rice or grains. Some release birds, let loose bubbles, or balloons into the air.  This was to bestow prosperity and fertility on the couple. In most places in the states the use of rice has been discontinued, because pigeons try to eat the rice and when the rice is digested by the pigeons it expands and can kill them.

There are also poppers: a plastic toy looking mini-jar filled with stringers, and pops when opened. We have them for sale, and in packages.  They are a favorite for weddings.  There are 20 per bottle and bottles are $5. a bottle.      Back to the top

SHOES

In the past there have been a number of customs involving shoes which were thought to bring good luck. The best known, which is still upheld, is to tie shoes to the back of the newlyweds' car. This has evolved from the Tudor custom where guests would throw shoes at the newlywed couple. It was considered lucky if they or their carriage were hit.

Less well known is for the bride's father to give the groom a pair of the bride's shoes to symbolize the passing of responsibility for the daughter to her new husband. A variation of the custom is for the groom to tap the bride on the forehead with one of the shoes to assert his dominance.

The custom of the bride throwing her bouquet shoulder, described below, was originally performed by her throwing one of her shoes over her shoulder.                       Back to the top

BOUQUET

After the reception the bride throws her bouquet back over her shoulder where the unmarried female guest group together. Tradition holds that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next one of those present to marry.

A parallel custom is for the groom to remove the garter worn by the bride and throw it back over his shoulder toward the unmarried male guests. Again the one who catches it will be the next to marry.     Back to the top

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

After the wedding the bride must enter the new marital home through the main entrance. It is traditional for the groom to carry the bride over the threshold when they enter for the first time. The reason for this is uncertain. One explanation is that the bride will be visited by bad luck if she falls when entering. An alternative is that the bride will be unlucky if she steps into the new home with the left foot first. The bride can avoid both mishaps by being carried. A third explanation is that it symbolizes the old Anglo-Saxon custom of the groom stealing his bride and carrying her off. Hindu's have a similar tradition. The bride is carried by her new husband so that she does not touch the threshold when entering her new home.    Back to the top

THE BEST MAN

It is the best man's duty to protect the groom from bad luck. He must ensure that once the groom has began his journey to the church he does not return for any reason.

He must carry the rings to the church and is charged with making sure they are attached to the ring pillow and in the hand of the ring bearer. For some wedding without the bearer the best man will have the bride to be ring, sometimes even both rings.

He must also arrange for the groom to carry a small mascot or charm in his pocket on the wedding day.

When the best man is paying the church minister's fee he should pay him an odd sum to bring luck to the couple.     Back to the top

JUMPING THE BROOM

This is a ceremony dating back to the 1600s and derived from Africa. Dating back to slave days, jumping the broom together has been part of weddings for couples who want to honor that tradition. Some couples choose to incorporate it into traditional and non-traditional ceremonies.

The "Jumping the Broom" is a ceremony in which the bride and groom, either at the ceremony or at the reception, signify their entrance into a new life and their creation of a new family by symbolically "sweeping away" their former single lives, former problems and concerns, and jumping over the broom to enter upon a new adventure as wife and husband.

Jumping the broom or in some cases jumping over an imaginary line is an African ritual, or tradition still being practiced in some parts of West Africa. Jumping the broom is not associated with slavery. Enslaved Africans, as an affirmation of their cultural heritage practiced it during slavery in North America.

This "leap" into a new life (marriage as wife and husband is performed in the presence of families and friends. You can be as creative as you want when planning for this special ceremony.

The broom has both symbolic and spiritual importance in the African culture. The ritual itself was created by our ancestors during slavery. Because slaves could not legally marry, they created their own rituals to honor their unions. Some say broom jumping comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home. The straws of the broom represent family; the handle represents the Almighty; the ribbon represents the tie that binds the couple together.

A fully decorated broom can be purchased at ethnic stores, online, or a regular household broom will suffice. If you decide to use your own broom and decorate it yourself, be sure it coordinates with your wedding colors. Using your own broom can also be a great bonding activity for the bridesmaids, perhaps the night, or week before the wedding.

Chose a time before the ceremony when each guest can write their name or initials on a ribbon and tie their ribbon on the wedding broom. When you jump the broom you'll be jumping with the good wishes and prayers of all of your guest. It also allows you to have a wonderful keepsake after your special day, remembering those that were there to witness it.

Another idea is to have a basket full of colorful ribbon pieces at the wedding or reception and allow guests to tie ribbons around the broom before the ceremony begins. This allows the audience to participate, which is in keeping with the African tradition of community involvement.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, after the kiss and presentation of the couple to their guests, one of the attendants produces the broom or a special person from the audience brings the broom and places it in the path of the wedding couple. They then jump over the broom on their way to the recessional. The broom used in the wedding ceremony has often been a beautifully hand made broom containing objects meaningful to the couple that they then keep as a memento of their wedding day and to grace the newlyweds hearth or hallway.   Back to the top

THE HONEYMOON

The term "honeymoon" is though to originate from the times when a man captured his bride. The couple would hide from the bride's parents before marrying. The couple would remain in hiding for a further cycle of the moon after the wedding. During this period they drank honey wine.

In Scotland the custom was for a woman with milk in her breasts to prepare the marital bed to encourage fertility in the newlyweds.

In Ireland a laying hen was tied to the bed on the first honeymoon night in the hope that some of its fertility would be passed on to the couple. Eating a double yoked egg was also thought to bring fertility.

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The Ceremony
The prelude
The purpose of the prelude music is to welcome guests as they are being seated
before the ceremony. It also should give a cheerful yet subdued atmosphere, setting the stage for the event. The prelude generally begins 15 to 20 minutes before the ceremony start time.

Wedding party’s processional
The wedding party’s processional marks the
official beginning of the ceremony. It should
have a slow but flowing feel, ushering the
beautiful bridesmaids and other members of
the wedding party down the aisle.  Back to the top

Bride’s processional
The bride’s processional can be an incredible
moment, as memorable to everyone involved
as the vows or any other part of the
ceremony. You should choose a very
special song here.  Back to the top

The Interlude
Foremost in most ceremonies, the interlude is the unity candle, memorial candle, or rose presentation.

These are the moments of quiet reflection, and the music you choose should encourage this mood.  Back to the top

The Recessional
The wedding officiate (Priest, Rabbi, Justice of the peace), pronouncement of husband and wife is followed by enthusiastic applause and joyous recessional music as the happy couple leads the way back up the aisle. (Usually this is where they jump the broom)    Back to the top

The song you choose should be bright and
upbeat, inviting to everyone in which to celebrate your beautiful
union. Also make sure the singer can sing your song. Not to mention to check to make sure the Organist/Pianist can play the music.

The Postlude
The postlude sets a pleasant atmosphere as
guests are leaving. It should be somber and
friendly, or classic and something to say its time to go... Usually this is when everyone greets the new couple with rice, bubbles, doves, or whatever they can be pelted with. For some of the guests it is goodbye, since they are not able to come to the reception because of prior obligations or you just could not invite them. So watch for envelopes at that time.   Back to the top

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Cautionary Tale: What can happen if you are not careful: Tips

Be Careful, we found a Help Me Howard report that rings true for every expectant couple. We loved the story for it helped to outline what could happen to you. It goes like this: Two different NYC families each tried canceling their daughter’s wedding receptions at a Bronx catering hall, after suffering broken engagements. But when the hall told them they wouldn’t get any money back based on the contract and both family’s realized they didn’t have that part of the contract, they both called Help Me Howard. Howard went to help them get their money back and the General Manager refused to give back any part of the money of either bride to be. He asked for a contract that only he had a copy of. They now have to take him to court to get any money back. What made it scary was Howard was asked to leave the property and when alone with the ladies, they tried to strong arm the women into dropping the whole thing. 5 men in a office with two women who wanted their money back made me even nervous. This is what can happen if you do not bring with you the concerns written down when dealing with a wedding hall. Always iron out a cancellation policy before giving any money. Have it in writing before you sign anything, do not get bullied by anyone. Anything can happen to make you have to re-schedule, or cancel the wedding, so please be careful when choosing a hall, or reception place. Always bring home the cancellation policy and keep it in a safe place till after the reception.

Do not sign anything until you have taken it home and read it!!! If you cant take it home, do not sign anything until you bring someone who can check it and look at both copies of contract. Separate the copies and make sure both have same words on it.  You should have a copy of the contract. Back to the top

Here are some great Tips to help you: Online also offline.

RESEARCH A COMPANY - Before doing business with an unknown company, find out who they are and what their record is. Access your Better Business Bureau, your Attorney General's office or local Consumer Affairs office for information.

USE A CREDIT CARD - Credit cards protect their customers by allowing them to dispute errant charges and also create a paper trail, unlike cash.

DON'T SEND CASH - Never send cash to a stranger via Moneygram or Western Union. Legitimate businesses have real addresses and will give you the name and address to send money to, which should always be in the form of a check or money order.

CHECKS AREN'T ALWAYS SAFE EITHER - Never deposit a check sent to you from a stranger. If one does get deposited, you must wait at least 11 days to be sure that it is real.

PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION - Never respond to strange e-mails requesting personal information like passwords, social security numbers or user names. If you are asked to call a phone number, verify it independently.

USE PUBLIC COMPUTERS CAREFULLY - Do not use public computers at libraries, airports, or hotels for personal or financial business. The same goes for using your computer on a public wireless network.

TRUST YOUR GUT - If something doesn't look or sound right, trust your instinct. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

FILE A REPORT - If you are the victim of an online scam, file a report at your local police precinct, detective squad. They will investigate and forward it to the NYPD computer crime squad.    Back to the top

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Ok Now - Gifts: For groom that is;  Well you can check out The Frisky, for some great researched gifts. Most couples sign up for a gift registry for the couple but sometimes if you are friends with the groom, and have not met the intended or are part of the family and want to get him a gift there are plenty of alternatives.

Some of the friskies thoughts are:

George Forman Salton iPod grill - $150 and it takes iPods and other mp3 players to jack into it.

There is the indoor-outdoor speaker, it may look like a rock but the AWR-650-SM Rock Speaker looks great and sounds even better. It is just $299.

For some who might like TiVo, there is the Lifetime TiVo HD player.  It TiVo's for the lifetime of the player. So take care of it, but it is a great gift and it costs about $399.

Here is something interesting, Custom Bust Cufflinks. They are made in the likeness of the groom, or bride, this costs about $450 and up. They are made at Eleven Forty Co. Just send a picture and they will try to get the best likeness possible, actually good at it.

Bacon of the month club is always a great guy gift. Bacon of the month club runs about $150 and it is a fun gift that keeps giving every month. Great to taste different types of bacon and comes with some great side gifts.

Bulk food is also a gift idea, like a One Year Supply of Food.  About $150 and up, but a great gift for a couple. Check out Amazon for bulk food items, yep Amazon.com

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This is a overview of what is happening with the Red Zone Club wise for this coming weekend; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and Special Days

      
 

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You can safely use the Paypal system on the Web Page on the site http://redzonedj.com/index2.htm

For Weddings:

Packages for Events

Basic Package is :  Dj, with CD, Laptop, 1 base bottom, 2 speakers = $100 a hour

Regular Package: Same as above with 1 Light Bar (four lights that flicker in sequence or two on bar that go with the music)+ extra Base bottom (more bass and with lights) = $ 115 a hour.

Plus Package: Same as above with Rope lights, Disco ball, Smoke Machine for when you both come into the room as an effect.  $125 a hour.

Super Package 1: Plus Package + The Rope lights that go out to the dance floor for when you come in, and Bubble Machine for when you both come into the room as an effect, as smoke hits the floor. It is a nice effect as the Strobes are going off, so you feel as a celebrity. This package includes a Disco Ball for the middle of the dance floor, lights that go with the music.  $130 a hour.

Super Package 2: Plus Package + Fun Package: $135 a hour.

Fun Package:  Regular Package + The second Dj is the MC, we do give away's of gifts and prizes.  It is a favorite package for it is fun and has a great feel since the Fun level is on high.  It is great for families that love to dance and do things in the middle of the Dance floor.  $130 a hour.  It includes poppers, and gifts to give out for contests.

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Extras are like:

Party poppers, fun fingers, air guitars and other things.

Extra Speakers for larger than 250 people or outside events are based on case by case basis, on square footage and if inside and outside.  Outside events take more speakers.    Back to the top

Deposits

Extras	Party PoppersLights- DiscoBallLights - Action ActivatedLights - Action Activated, DiscoballLights - all lights with strobe & Poppers $100
Packages	Basic PkgRegular PkgPlus PkgSuper Pkg 1Super Pkg 2Sound only PkgLights and Sound Pkg

Extras	Party PoppersLights- DiscoBallLights - Action ActivatedLights - Action Activated, DiscoballLights - all lights with strobe & Poppers $150
Packages	Basic PkgRegular PkgPlus PkgSuper Pkg 1Super Pkg 2Sound only PkgLights and Sound Pkg

If you want to pay more or less deposit, we give you the choice of using the Cart.  It takes increments of $25, so pick how many increments of $25.  This will add up how much of a down payment that you want to leave. It is secure and done through Paypal. You can pay for the whole event slowly. So if you do choose that option, please make sure the last payment is done within 4 business days before event or the balance is due in cash or money orders.  Business checks are also accepted as payment of balance.

Event Name	Basic PkgRegular PkgPlus PkgSuper Pkg 1Super Pkg 2Fun Pkg increments of $25
Extras	Party PoppersFun FingersAir GuitarsOther giftsLight Pkgs - Disco ball w pinspotBasic Light PkgAdvanced Light PkgSuper - Advanced light Pkg w Disco ball & one of the extras

Famous Birthdays, may not have lasted forever like yours will but fun to laugh at. Click to go and check out them.  Back to the top

 

Musical Deaths
David Lynch of the Platters

Musical Birthdays
Who do you share a birthday with in the music business?

Musical History
What happened this month in Musical history? Lets find out.

Dee Dees Corner

Jokes for October

Corporate Events and other Equipment rentals.

Other Events

Learn About  Weddings
 

Most traditional wedding ceremonies
have six major parts, each with their
own special requirements:

1. the prelude

 2. the wedding party’s processional]

3. the bride’s processional

4. the interlude

5. the recessional

6. the postlude

Feb Musical History
George Harrison of The Beatles

Musical Deaths
Reggae God, Bob Marley of Bob Marley and the Whalers.

Musical Birthdays
Dancer and Singer, Gwen Guthrie

Feb News
What is Going on this month?

Event Staff

What kind of Dj Do you need?

Children's Parties.

Other Events

About  Weddings

Need a Wedding Dj

Sweet 16/Quinceanera

Birthdays

Check out today's

Word on the Street.

US Navy
Check out a Battle Group

Dee Dees Corner

Jokes for October

Corporate Events and other Equipment rentals.

New Music Spotlight

The Hot List with the new music being released

Other Events

About  Weddings

Need a Wedding Dj

Sweet 16/Quinceanera

Quinceanera or Sweet 16's

Birthdays

Do you Need a Birthday party Dj to rock the party for your Birthday. 

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August Computing

What is Lightscribe Technology?

Women on Wax Awards

Check out some of the hottest women Djs from around the world and find out about them.

Websites that we found, that are strange but good

Record Pools

What is a Record Pool, how do they help artists?

Chopsticks
This is how to hold the chopsticks? This illustration shows hand placement. 
 

Chopstick History
Historical facts about the Chopsticks and History of Asian eating
 

Movies

The hot movies out for the Holidays

Voting

Do not forget to register to vote once you reach 18, it is a right that no one can take away from you, click the link

Online and Offline Tips

RESEARCH A COMPANY - Before doing business with an unknown company, find out who they are and what their record is. Access your Better Business Bureau, your Attorney General's office or local Consumer Affairs office for information.

USE A CREDIT CARD - Credit cards protect their customers by allowing them to dispute errant charges and also create a paper trail, unlike cash.

DON'T SEND CASH - Never send cash to a stranger via Moneygram or Western Union. Legitimate businesses have real addresses and will give you the name and address t