Last week I had written a post about 80's hair band music and the nostalgia it brings, both to me personally and to my clients whenever I play that sort of music at weddings. I had mentioned that I would post a list of popular hair band music to play at weddings. Well, I did...and I used it as the first in a monthly series of visits to "Marino's Music Room." Each month, I will "Top 10" list of music from a particular genre. The music on the list would be a good addition to any wedding reception soundtrack, so it is something for the couple to consider.
If you wish to receive these monthly lists (available exclusively to my subscribers), shoot me an email at website01@ninjaentertainment.com , and I will send you the invitation and instructions to get on to the mailing list.
This month's list was about hair bands...next month will be something quite fun!
Keep rockin',
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
It's going to be a busy couple of weeks
It's going to be a very busy couple of weeks coming up--very nonstop. This weekend brings DUSTIN & ASHLEY's wedding; with ALL of their guests flying in from the mainland (mainly from SoCal), this is going to be one fun celebration! Then the week after, we've got two: SHERYL & TATE on Saturday morning, then CINDY & AARON on Sunday night! The weekend after is wedding expo weekend, so stop by and say hello to us then. I'll have my first weekend to breathe after that!
A little about ASHLEY & DUSTIN'S celebration. They are going with a very "mainland" feel for their party, with the First Dance right after a very high-energy "ESPN SportsCenter"-style Grand Entrance! After the First Dance, we put in the toasts, we a few surprises planned for one of the newlyweds! Then for dinner, we're going to be releasing the tables to the buffet with a neat little trivia game that celebrates the many milestones of Ashley & Dustin's relationship--should be both fun and a learning experience for the guests! Every element of Ashley & Dustin's celebration has been personalized--from the bouquet presentation to two very special people, to the final last dance of the night--their party is a total reflection of Ashley & Dustin's personalities. It should be quite fun and original! As we get closer to the date, I'll post more info on their presentation as well as the soundtrack we will use for the night!
For our Tip of the Day, let me share the table-release idea that we're using for Ashley & Dustin's celebration. Instead of simply numbering each table 1-5, the newlyweds have numbered each table based on a year that is important to them. Thus the tables are numbered 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2005. To release each table, I will read trivia from each of these years, and the guests will guess which year I am talking about. When that year is guessed, the corresponding table gets to go to the buffet! And as that table is released, I reveal the personal connection to that year.
For example:
One table will be named 1999. To release this table, I read some trivia about that year:
A little about ASHLEY & DUSTIN'S celebration. They are going with a very "mainland" feel for their party, with the First Dance right after a very high-energy "ESPN SportsCenter"-style Grand Entrance! After the First Dance, we put in the toasts, we a few surprises planned for one of the newlyweds! Then for dinner, we're going to be releasing the tables to the buffet with a neat little trivia game that celebrates the many milestones of Ashley & Dustin's relationship--should be both fun and a learning experience for the guests! Every element of Ashley & Dustin's celebration has been personalized--from the bouquet presentation to two very special people, to the final last dance of the night--their party is a total reflection of Ashley & Dustin's personalities. It should be quite fun and original! As we get closer to the date, I'll post more info on their presentation as well as the soundtrack we will use for the night!
For our Tip of the Day, let me share the table-release idea that we're using for Ashley & Dustin's celebration. Instead of simply numbering each table 1-5, the newlyweds have numbered each table based on a year that is important to them. Thus the tables are numbered 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2005. To release each table, I will read trivia from each of these years, and the guests will guess which year I am talking about. When that year is guessed, the corresponding table gets to go to the buffet! And as that table is released, I reveal the personal connection to that year.
For example:
One table will be named 1999. To release this table, I read some trivia about that year:
- 1/1: Europe begins using the Euro as the common currency.
- 1/12: A very young and innocent Britney Spears releases her first single, "Baby One More Time"
- 1/13: Michael Jordan officially retires as an NBA player...again.
- 1/31: Super Bowl 33: The Denver Broncos win their second consecutive NFL championship by beating the Atlanta FAlcons 34-19.
- 5/19: Sith lords rejoice as the first part of Darth Vader's story is told, with the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
When "1999" is guessed, that table gets to go the buffet! Then I reveal the connection: this was the year the newlyweds graduated from high school.
It's a fun way to entertain your guests during dinner, and the best part about it is that your guests find out something new about you!
Warmly,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
80s hair band music rawks!
I've been nostalgic lately. Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child of Mine on replay on the MP3 player. I have a feeling it goes back to the time I went to Best Buy and got hooked on Guitar Hero, in which that song is one of the tracks. But the Best Buy Sweet Child story is for another time...This post is about 80's hair bands. Whether you admit it or not, you have at least liked one song from that genre. Looking through my recent playlists, I realized that I hadn't played a good hair band song at a wedding in a while, but the last few times I did, it really went well. As in, the crowd singing/screaming along to the words (and many of them did know all of the words) and doing the whole air-guitar motions. I guess many of my clients grew up listening to it, so it would certainly 
be pleasurable and nostalgic to hear those songs again, particularly at a family gathering like a wedding. And although we don't hear the stuff daily anymore (unless you can find a really good rock station that isn't controlled by Clear Channel), it's refreshing to hear it again at a special event.
be pleasurable and nostalgic to hear those songs again, particularly at a family gathering like a wedding. And although we don't hear the stuff daily anymore (unless you can find a really good rock station that isn't controlled by Clear Channel), it's refreshing to hear it again at a special event.In an upcoming post, I will list some of the more popular hair band songs that have worked well at weddings. If you would like to include your choices, email me at website01@ninjaentertainment.com !
Warmly,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
Saturday, March 10, 2007
New Ideas
Had a great meeting with Brandon (my assistant at weddings) today, and it was a fantastic strategy session about our presentation and other details. Lot of wonderful new ideas flowed back and forth, and needless to say, it got me very excited about some new directions I'm going to take our presentations.
For one, we developed several new activities to give away the bouquet, garter, and centerpieces. We thought up some ideas to involve children at the reception, should we do a wedding that had many children.
We talked about ideas to follow up with current and past clients, just to stay in touch with them and keep us fresh in their minds.
There's a lot of potential, and it's going to be quite an awesome year! This blog, the e-newsletter, the podcast that we'll be rolling out in a few months..this is simply the tip of the iceberg...
The whole goal of all of this is to be able to provide even greater service to our clients and community. After all, if there's anything I can do to make a bride's wedding day as FUN, STRESS-FREE, MEMORABLE, and UNIQUE as possible, it would most certainly be worth it.
With much love,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
For one, we developed several new activities to give away the bouquet, garter, and centerpieces. We thought up some ideas to involve children at the reception, should we do a wedding that had many children.
We talked about ideas to follow up with current and past clients, just to stay in touch with them and keep us fresh in their minds.
There's a lot of potential, and it's going to be quite an awesome year! This blog, the e-newsletter, the podcast that we'll be rolling out in a few months..this is simply the tip of the iceberg...
The whole goal of all of this is to be able to provide even greater service to our clients and community. After all, if there's anything I can do to make a bride's wedding day as FUN, STRESS-FREE, MEMORABLE, and UNIQUE as possible, it would most certainly be worth it.
With much love,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Busy...again.
Yes, it's been busy the last few days, which is why I haven't really posted anything new.
Monday was supposed to be a busy day at work, but I kept getting distracted by youtube...that thing can be addicting...
Yesterday (Tuesday) was filled with meetings. In the morning, I attended the 16th Anniversary Party for Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine, and it was a lot of fun! JULIE, the owner of the magazine, really knows how to throw a very elegant and fun bash! Held at the Tiffany's store in Waikiki, it truly was a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" event, full of sharply dressed people, great food, and a fabulous ambiance. I got to meet many wedding professionals I had heard about but never formally met, as well as to hang out with good friends who I haven't seen and worked with in a while. Great party!
In the afternoon, I met with LYNDY & BEN regarding their wedding in the Fall of 2007. They are planning a really simple and elegant party, with an emphasis on good music and dancing. Should be a fun party.
Ran into DIANNA with Hawaii Weddings and Events and LARRY from Live Internet Weddings at the Moana Surfrider. Dianna was coordinating a small destination wedding on property, and Larry was videotaping the event. It was great to see both of them in action!
Later that afternoon, I got to know PHIL and LORI. Their wedding is also in the Fall of 2007, and like many of my clients, they are a destination bride & groom. She was originally from here but moved to the mainland to attend college, and has stayed their ever since. He was originally from Montana, but now they both live together in San Diego. This will be a homecoming for Lori, and for Phil's family, this will be a vacation! They asked me to help them create a really fun, energetic party that will cap off their guests' vacation and make their wedding much more memorable. We tossed around a bunch of ideas, but the one idea that got everybody excited was the "Surfin' USA" idea! They are both avid surfers, so this entrance totally matches their personality! It still is very very preliminary, but this is the gist of how the entrance will work:
I first introduce the bridesmaids & groomsmen, as is customarily done, but with the song "Wipeout" playing for their introduction. As they get to the dancefloor, each groomsman quietly slips out the side door (since everyone will be focusing on the next couple coming in) and make their way back to the entrance. The fun begins when I introduce the bride & groom...because when I do, the bride will enter ON A SURFBOARD carried by the groom and groomsmen! The music that will be playing will be "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys. Imagine how much fun it would be when the bride "surfs in" under a "wave" of the groomsmen and her husband! And the best part of it is is that it totally matches the bride & groom's personality, being that they are avid surfers! The idea is still in its early stages, but we've got a long time to work out the details, and I'm certain the final presentation will be very entertaining and worthwhile!
So that's what I've been up to lately. How about you? Drop me a line to tell me what's going on, what you think of this blog so far, and what I can do to better serve you. And of course, if you haven't subscribed to the Ninja Entertainment Wedding E-Newsletter, email me, and I'll send you the opt-in!
At your service,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
Monday was supposed to be a busy day at work, but I kept getting distracted by youtube...that thing can be addicting...
Yesterday (Tuesday) was filled with meetings. In the morning, I attended the 16th Anniversary Party for Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine, and it was a lot of fun! JULIE, the owner of the magazine, really knows how to throw a very elegant and fun bash! Held at the Tiffany's store in Waikiki, it truly was a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" event, full of sharply dressed people, great food, and a fabulous ambiance. I got to meet many wedding professionals I had heard about but never formally met, as well as to hang out with good friends who I haven't seen and worked with in a while. Great party!In the afternoon, I met with LYNDY & BEN regarding their wedding in the Fall of 2007. They are planning a really simple and elegant party, with an emphasis on good music and dancing. Should be a fun party.
Ran into DIANNA with Hawaii Weddings and Events and LARRY from Live Internet Weddings at the Moana Surfrider. Dianna was coordinating a small destination wedding on property, and Larry was videotaping the event. It was great to see both of them in action!
Later that afternoon, I got to know PHIL and LORI. Their wedding is also in the Fall of 2007, and like many of my clients, they are a destination bride & groom. She was originally from here but moved to the mainland to attend college, and has stayed their ever since. He was originally from Montana, but now they both live together in San Diego. This will be a homecoming for Lori, and for Phil's family, this will be a vacation! They asked me to help them create a really fun, energetic party that will cap off their guests' vacation and make their wedding much more memorable. We tossed around a bunch of ideas, but the one idea that got everybody excited was the "Surfin' USA" idea! They are both avid surfers, so this entrance totally matches their personality! It still is very very preliminary, but this is the gist of how the entrance will work:
I first introduce the bridesmaids & groomsmen, as is customarily done, but with the song "Wipeout" playing for their introduction. As they get to the dancefloor, each groomsman quietly slips out the side door (since everyone will be focusing on the next couple coming in) and make their way back to the entrance. The fun begins when I introduce the bride & groom...because when I do, the bride will enter ON A SURFBOARD carried by the groom and groomsmen! The music that will be playing will be "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys. Imagine how much fun it would be when the bride "surfs in" under a "wave" of the groomsmen and her husband! And the best part of it is is that it totally matches the bride & groom's personality, being that they are avid surfers! The idea is still in its early stages, but we've got a long time to work out the details, and I'm certain the final presentation will be very entertaining and worthwhile!
So that's what I've been up to lately. How about you? Drop me a line to tell me what's going on, what you think of this blog so far, and what I can do to better serve you. And of course, if you haven't subscribed to the Ninja Entertainment Wedding E-Newsletter, email me, and I'll send you the opt-in!
At your service,
Marino
Ninja Entertainment
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