The Best Man Speech

Dec 11

Having sat through many, many , many (do you get the picture) speeches by the best man at a wedding, some good and some bad,  I thought it would be of use to round up some helpful links to articles that tackle this potentially very stressful experience. I hope they will be useful to you or anyone you know that needs to give a speech as the best man…good luck!!

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/22/how-to-write-deliver-good-best-man-speech/

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Best-Man%27s-Speech

 

http://www.thebestmanspeech.com/

http://www.bestmanspeechinsight.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-best-man-speech.html

 

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Square One Makes Christmas Time Merry!

Dec 7

The band had a great time last weekend playing an annual Christmas party last weekend in downtown Atlanta. Here are some pics from the event!

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A Great Night at Brasstown Valley Resort!

Nov 1

The Square One Band and all those that attended had a great time at a beautiful wedding at the Brasstown Valley Resort in North Ga last weekend. Although it was a bit chilly, that didn’t seem to stop the guests from dancing throughout the evening! The Sunset Pavilion at Brasstown is absolutely beautiful with incredible views, and is a great option for a weddings and other important events. Thanks so much to Photographer Andrea Taylor from Andrea Taylor Studios; She and her husband Rich were all over the event getting great pics, and after watching them in action (especially with their interaction with the crowd),  I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch photographer for their wedding!

 

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Wedding Do’s & Don’ts

Oct 31

Having played many weddings over the last several years, I have come to appreciate these special events and the work that goes into them. Because weddings are generally
once-in-a- lifetime events for a large majority of individuals, it is understandable that they would often need some guidance when planning their big day. I have recently found some great articles that address the all important “Do’s and Don’ts” to be considered for the big event. I hope they are helpful. Enjoy!

http://www.frugalbride.com/dosanddonts.html

http://www.glamour.com/about/wedding-dos-and-donts

http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/pinterest-dos-donts-youre-planning-wedding-002100571.html

http://www.bellableubridal.com/wedding-blog/2011/08/50-dos-donts-of-wedding-planning/

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So Where Do You Want to Get Married??

Oct 4

With so many choices to make when planning a wedding, I believe the biggest one, which needs to be decided first, is where you would like to get married. This might seem like a no-brainer, but in actuality, there is much to be thought about when deciding the specific venue for the big event.  Questions such as the amount of guests you will be inviting, the travel that family members (some perhaps elderly) will have to endure, the hours and availability of the venue, need to be answered. Having played at hundreds of weddings over the last few years, I can tell you that the venue and its staff can make or break the ceremony/reception experience. So before you sign on the dotted line, make sure to have all your questions answered and all potential conflicts worked out.

Here are some great articles that address this very issue, as well as a website which lists several hundred wedding venues in Georgia.

http://myinspiredwedding.com/weekly-wedding-ideas/how-to-decide-where-to-get-married

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/finding-a-wedding-reception-location.aspx?MsdVisit=1

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/03/wedding-ceremony-how-do-i_n_1475792.html

http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/how-to-find-the-right-wedding-venue/

Wedding Venues:

http://www.weddingwire.com/c/ga-georgia/wedding-venues/11-sca.html

Good luck!

 

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A Rocking Wedding at Tybee Island!

Sep 23

The Square One Band had a great time at a beautiful wedding last week at Tybee Island, and by the looks of it, so did the guests! Thanks to Jack and Courtney for allowing us to provide the entertainment for their wonderful event, and we wish them all the happiness in their future together!Thanks to TAustin Photography for the great shots.

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Wedding Reception Ideas

Aug 17

I recently found a great article with several features that discuss planning a great wedding reception. I hope you find it helpful. Enjoy!

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Wedding Menu Ideas

Jul 28

Having played several hundred weddings, I am constantly amazed at the choices that need to be made when deciding what to do about food choices (and their are many!)  for the big event. A friend of mine is getting married soon, and asked me if I had any ideas concerning what he and his bride to be should do about the menu. I sent him these links and thought they might be helpful to others as well!

http://www.moneycrashers.com/cheap-wedding-reception-food-drink-menu-ideas-budget/

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/top-10-wedding-reception-food-trends.aspx

http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/wedding-menu-ideas-tips-/c27518.aspx

http://www.ehow.com/way_5280205_wedding-reception-buffet-menu-ideas.html

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A Beautiful Night for a Memorable Event

May 3

The Square One Band recently had the pleasure of playing at a lovely wedding at the White Columns in Alpharetta GA. The photographer for the event, an extremely talented Wes Roberts of Wes Roberts Photography, was kind enough to send some photos to the band of that excellent evening. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!

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North GA Weddings

May 2

Many people are not aware of all the excellent options available in North Georgia to host their wedding; the Square One Band has played a lot of amazing events in North GA so we thought it would be helpful to share some of these venue’s websites with you as you make your decision to host your special day. Enjoy!

Cavender Castle

Chota Falls

Forest Hills

Brasstown Valley

Monta Luce

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Testimonials

“Thank you so much for everything! I can't express how much I appreciate your attention to detail and your willingness to work with me and my indecisiveness and fretting at times. You guys were absolutely AMAZING!! We got so many compliments! As you promised, you got the party going and everyone on their feet. It was great and we had the time of our lives. The night couldn't have been better. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!”
- K. Chaney

“You guys were absolutely incredible. Everyone has asked me about you. I literally could not have been more pleased.”
- E. Carr

“You guys absolutely killed it last night. I can't thank you enough for doing such an amazing job, especially with our first dance song. All of my fraternity brothers that were at the wedding (not to mention other friends from Vanderbilt and my wife's friends from Cornell) and have heard every band under the sun… and every single one of my friends said you guys topped them all. I will be sure to pass the word along to anyone I know in the area hosting a wedding or event. You guys are THE premier band in the Atlanta area.”
- A. Keller

“It was truly a pleasure working with you guys as well and thank YOU for being so accommodating and understanding… thanks again for all you do and hopefully we will work together again soon!”
- J. Hawthorne, Gardens & Event Associate

“Your band sounded great at the A-C wedding on Saturday evening. Thanks for being here!”
- L. Lugo, Catering & Events Director

“Everything went great for Saturday's wedding! Square One Band could not have been more accommodating and were a pleasure to work with, not to mention very talented! We look forward to having them back at our venue very soon and will definitely be recommending them to future clients!”
- J. Hawthorne, Gardens & Event Associate

"Square One band was a hit! I hope to work with them again in the future!!!"
-T. Skinner, Posh Petals and Pearls, LLC

"We just wanted you to know again how great we thought your band was. Y'all played something for everyone, and we got the dance party we hoped our reception would be. You wouldn't believe all the complements we heard about you on Sunday before we left."
-Dale C.