Everyone was up on that dance floor, you were hanging from the chandeliers. Everyone was raving!
Read MoreAndy & Vicki NurseMicklefield HallJuly 2015Andy: It was the first time I've worked with you guys. I actually came to site and you were actually doing the full production of someone's wedding. And it was just from the start to the end, how you dealt with it, your client, and the actual wedding itself and how... you were very caring about it and were making sure everything was on key. And it was one of those ones where you just thought, "It's a no-brainer. Those guys definitely have to be at my wedding."
Read MoreHello and welcome to a brand new year with us here on Planner’s Pod! We have lots of new and exciting things in store for all of you and we do hope you stay with us as we unveil them.In this episode, we decided to start things up by having Metropolis’ very own Nick Ingram, our Creative Director, for the first time here on the show. Many of you have been curious and have asked us about how we do things in the company. So, what better way to open this up for discussion than having a team member on board.Here we discuss the ins and outs of how to manage a live-band company, what sort of sticky situations we all get into and how we try to deal with those, as well as how to engage with clients and knowing them on a personal level to give them a unique and wonderful musical experience during their event.
Read MoreYou’ve found it! The most comprehensive and honest look at the live music you can book today… this is The Wedding Music Buyer’s Bible 2016. Here you’ll discover the 25 essential styles of wedding music you must consider for your big day. Spend a little time listening to each type of band and be well on the way to discovering what sort of music will make your celebration really special. Below, you’ll see short descriptions, a video, along with the pros and the cons of each type of band / act, so you’ll know exactly what you are investing in.
Read MoreAndy & Vicki NurseMicklefield HallJuly 2015Andy: It was the first time I've worked with you guys. I actually came to site and you were actually doing the full production of someone's wedding. And it was just from the start to the end, how you dealt with it, your client, and the actual wedding itself and how... you were very caring about it and were making sure everything was on key. And it was one of those ones where you just thought, "It's a no-brainer. Those guys definitely have to be at my wedding."
Read MorePippa Crossman is the Weddings and Events Planner at Berkeley Castle. Together with her team, she produces various events each year at a venue that has been family home to the Berkeley’s for 900 years! The most remarkable thing about the Castle is that for nine centuries, the building, the Berkeley family, the archives (which go back to the 12th Century), the contents, the estate and the town have all survived together. Its place in history is significant, not just because it is still intact, but because the Berkeley family and their home have played an important part in the power struggles of so many centuries. In this episode Pippa talks to Toby about the challenges she faces putting on an event in one of the most beautifully preserved, living pieces of history in the world.
Read MoreGill TookmanMother of the BrideAdam & Amy's Wedding, December 2014Louise Blouin Foundation, LondonGill: We had every aspect of the performance exactly how we wanted it. The music was soft enough for people to talk, but some people would dance during dinner, after dinner... The music was fantastic. It was a real party atmosphere, everyone was dancing. A great feeling about the evening... the guests had an amazing time, the family had a wonderful time, and more importantly the bride and bridegroom were over the moon with everything.
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