Thanks to Mike and Bethaney, also a couple of thoughts…!

The wedding season continues to be a busy one for SCE! Most recently thank you to Bethaney and Mike for allowing SCE to be a part of their special day! This was Bethaney’s fantasy wedding, from her gown, to the choreographed first dance. The event took place in the Ballroom of the Hotel Syracuse. Class and elegance at its best! It was catered by Pascals. They decided to do all the traditional wedding events including the garter removal and the tossing of the bridal bouquet.

SCE will be back at the Turning Stone for the next few consecutive weeks.

Thoughts, Remember you as a bride has the overall say on how you may want something done. Others may give you advice but in no way should tell you what to do. In recent conversations with a onsite event/wedding coordinator it was brought to my attention that she had a couple of upset brides due to the fact the entertainment insisted on using the stage and not allowing the head table to be set up on the stage. The DJ told the bride he needed to be the center of attention. Yes, the entertainment is one of the most important factors, however they can still do their job without taking away from the brides wishes. Remember that saying many DJ’s use, “Your Day Your Way”? That is exactly the way it should be.

When it comes to feeding the vendors, it is usually customary to do so. More so for your photographer and videographer, considering they have spent most of their day with you. However do not let any of your vendors tell you what they need to eat. Many places have vendor meals in place. It’s vendors as such that make many of us look bad. As a bride planning your event, listen to other ideas but in the end make it your event and do it your way!

Published in:  on October 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm Comments (20)

No posts since July… Busy!

Wow, time has flown by and so has the 2009 wedding season. However, is there really a wedding season nowadays? My answer is no. As SCE is booking weddings all year long, including many holiday weddings! Every weekend is different and unique in its own way as brides and grooms design and plan their event. There have been some real simple events and there have been some real elaborate, elegant events. Every wedding event is beautiful in its own way. I wish I had the time to write about every bride and groom we have had the pleasure to work with and for. From Ronnie and Stay-C’s reception at Justin’s Grill, 220 guests, a beautiful “Cheese” fountain, a claw machine with toys, all of which made their reception unique. Samantha and Jeffrey at the American Foundry in Oswego, 300 guests, Ice cream cake, wedding on site. Many, many brides and grooms in between and it keeps going. Because of all this our postings have been few. As they say, “busy is good”

There are plenty of great DJ’s out there, and there are plenty who are just out to make a buck, and there are those who try to offer everything, photo booth, videographer, photographer, etc.. Recently, I had a soon to be bride mention she went to a website of a DJ company and it was like going to a Walmart and she didn’t know where to start. There were 30 or more links on the home page. If you want a good videographer, photographer, photo booth, I can point you in the right direction, but I do not specialize in those. SCE specializes in providing unique, personal, elegant DJ entertainment service that will have your guests talking for years to come! It’s the special touch added at the reception, the easy going personality, the familiar voice. As always the focus is on you the bride and groom!

Published in:  on September 27, 2009 at 4:23 pm Comments (4)

It’s Saturday but not done yet…

Tonight SCE was the chosen entertainment for 2 wonderful people, Andrew and Jeanette. The celebration was held at the Empire Room on the NYS Fairgrounds. The first dance was “Wonderful Tonight” followed by the Father/Daughter, “I Loved Her First” and Mother/Son “Unforgettable”(not the duet). These were songs entirely chosen by them.

Jeanette’s color was Lilac, and of course we used LED uplighting and more. There seems to be a lot of talk about lighting effects etc at receptions. There are plenty of new lighting effects on the market and some of which create more light than ever before. In a recent lunch gathering of various wedding vendors, some of the photographers and videographers brought up that to much lighting may cause some issues with pics and/or video. Remember it is not the lighting effects that will make your event stand out, it’s the music, you and your guests. There are some very successful Dj’s who use no lights! You decide what you want and tell your Dj your thoughts!

Published in:  on July 11, 2009 at 11:59 pm Leave a Comment

Your Wedding, Life and the Universe and all inbetween!

Where do you get your wedding reception ideas? How do you decide between a formal dinner and a buffet? Do you really want to create a seating chart for 200 people? Do you want to embrace the pomp and the circumstance of the receiving line? Where do you look for your wedding reception ideas? The answer to that is a simple one. You look to your own life, the life of your soon to be spouse and you find the a happy middle ground that satisfies you both.

Your wedding reception maybe the first major event hosted by you and your new spouse. A function that celebrates your marriage and invites all of your family and friends to celebrate. The reception is as much for your guests as it is for you. In fact, in most cases your wedding reception will continue after you and your new spouse leave it to head out for the honeymoon.

Wedding reception ideas come from mixing both the drama and the fantasy in our lives. Think of a romantic setting that you’d like to share with your wedding guests and create it. If may mean creating a beautiful outdoor setting with tents and paper lanterns that mix both natural and quiet illuminations as well as dramatic shadows; then that’s what you do.

The wedding reception might include a brightly lit room with colorful decorations, loud music and lots of group dances. Your wedding reception ideas have to come from who the two of you are individually and who you want to be together. It’s the first couple of paragraphs in the new chapter of your lives. So create the setting you want to be seen in and you want to enjoy in and that’s where your wedding reception ideas come from.

Published in:  on July 6, 2009 at 1:08 pm Leave a Comment

Thank you!

Candice and Dean, Brian and Heather, Pam and Gregg, and the Kamuda’s over the last 2 weeks had picked SCE to be the chosen entertainment for their events! Congratulations to all of you!

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American Cancer Society…

Hi Skip!

Thank you SO MUCH for your help Friday night at the Solvay Relay For Life, you were AWESOME and really got the crowd excited for the event. I am sending you a few photos of the event and will be stopping by to drop off your plaque.

Thanks again!!

Amy Delia
Sr. Director, Communications & Marketing
American Cancer Society

Published in:  on June 22, 2009 at 1:57 pm Comments (18)

Spectacular!

Thank you to Dr. Raineri for allowing Skip Clark Entertainment to the chosen entertainment for the Wedding of their daughter Jennifer! It was a beautiful event, the rainy day did not affect the outcome of this fantastic event. Jennifer and Stephen said their vows at Traditions at the Links, followed by a reception like no other! SCE was highly recommended to them by past clients and wedding consultant Mary Homer from Fairy Tale Weddings! Mary’s services include Full Service Bridal Consulting, Customized Packages for every budget, assistance in locating reputable vendors, Wedding Day Coordination and much more. Remember guiding and directing is the most over looked part of your day. However not so with the proper vendors in place. SCE strives to make every event nothing short of spectacular.

You will not read about how many events we do, where, how or when. Our goal is quality over quantity, never be surprised by some unknown DJ at your event. I look forward to serving you!

Published in:  on June 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm Leave a Comment

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Published in:  on June 14, 2009 at 3:02 pm Leave a Comment

Eveready The name you know.The Quality you trust. Keeps going and going…

Thanks to American Cancer Society for asking me to be the MC for the opening ceremony at the Relay for Life,  Friday night (6/12) at Solvay High School.  It was a night of Celebration, Remembrance, and Hope.    

Afterwards I headed for Seaway Navigation and Tours as we were booked on the beautiful Mystere to provide music on the Party Cruise!  Thanks to Captain Pyle and Stephanie for the invite! Also on board was Pam who was celebrating her 40th birthday. Seaway Navigation and tours made it special for her.

On Saturday 6/13/09, Pam & Greg had their wedding, and reception at the The Red Mill Inn in Baldwinsville NY. The Red Mill  is a fantastic venue located on the water next to lock 24 in Baldwinsville, NY, that also recommends SC Entertainment team as one of their preferred entertainment resources.

Pam & Greg selected SCEntertainment in hosting their event, and they were an absolute pleasure to work with. They elected to include a multimedia package with 2 - 50 inch plasmas, Music Mixing and a photo montage as well as Uplighting in addition to the music services offered by SCEntertainment.

Lots of fun had by everyone, everywhere.

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The iPod Vs. The DJ

Some great reading.  Click Here!

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