Friday, May 23, 2014

How to Plan a Wedding and Enjoy the Process, Plus Our Holiday Picks of the Week

Happy Memorial Day!

Our company is committed to making sure that our clients have the event of their dreams.

We have all heard horror stories about weddings gone wild.  Although the wedding only lasts five or six hours, the time that you spend making the plans are the most important and should be enjoyable.

We want our clients to have fun and to be able to lean on us to help them navigate through planning process.

Here are some steps that will help make this journey easier for you and your fiancé.

1. Create a budget that will work with your guest count. Be realistic and talk with knowledgeable event professionals to ensure that both numbers match.  If you want to keep costs down -
  • Limit the guest list. 
  • Limit the type of bar you offer at your event.  Consider a limited bar. 
  • Set your priorities on what is most important to you - your dress, lighting, photographer, venue, caterer. 
2. Be realistic with how much time you will be able to devote to planning your wedding.  If you find that your schedule is too tight, consider hiring a planner to help you with the tasks that you won't have time to manage.

3.  Consider your out-of-town guests and their transportation and accommodation needs.  Will you have a lot of small children at your wedding? If this is the case, then you may wish to hire an insured and reputable baby-sitting service to be on site.

4. Hire your event professionals with whom you have a rapport.  This is especially true for the photographer.  You and your fiancé will be spending a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day and that connection is very important.

5.  Schedule a massage for you and your fiancé the week of your wedding.

6. Start writing your thank-you notes within two weeks of receiving your gifts.  Your guests will appreciate it and you won't risk forgetting who sent you which gift.  When you select your invites, discuss your thank-you notes with your paper house so there is continuity.

7. When it comes to a gift registry, decide on what you and your fiancé really need, then choose a store or business that will carry the items that you want.  Give your parents the information in case friends and family ask and list your registry on your web site.


What is new at Gianna and Company -


Gianna and Company is now proud to present to our customers; headline performers, movie and TV stars for your event. How exciting would it be to have a well known entertainer or star perform or appear at your event. Call us today for some great suggestions. We are your one stop shop for entertainment events. See attached list for some ideas.


Roster
Headliners - short version
Ambrosia
Jack Jones
Bob Anderson
Shirley Jones
Susan Anton
Sally Kellermen
Frankie Avalon
The Kingston Trio
Joe Bologna And Rene Taylor
Carol Lawrence
Antonia Bennett
The Lettermen
Tony Bennett
Hal Linden
Debby Boone
Rich Little
David Cassidy
Trini Lopez
Dion
Peter Marshall
Gary Sinise and Lieutenant Dan Band
Eddie Mekka “The Big Ragu From Laverne and Shirley”
Chick Corea
The Mills Brothers
Dick Contino
Rita Moreno
James Darren
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Tony Danza
Tony Orlando
John Davidson
The Osmond Brothers
Christopher Cross
Donny Osmond
Taylor Dayne
Jimmy Osmond
Sheena Easton
Marie Osmond
The 5th Dimension
Merrill Osmond in Concert
Regis Philbin
Justin Guarini
An Evening with Gavin Macleod
Lena Prima “Louis Prima, That’s My Dad”
An Evening with Joe Namath
Restless Heart
Florence Henderson
Yvonne Elliman
Bret Michaels
Bo Bice
3/25/2014
Deana Martin “A Tribute To Her Father, Dean Martin”
The Golden Boys starring: Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Fabian
Gianni Russo
Blackhawk
Bobby Rydell
Pia Zadora
The Scintas
Lorrie Morgan
Neil Sedaka
Bobby Vinton
Doc Severinsen & His Big Band
Rita Coolidge
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Otis Taylor
Suzanne Somers
Tony & Tina's Wedding
Rick Springfield
Survivor
Frank Stallone
Cindy Williams “Shirley” From Laverne & Shirley”
Connie Stevens
Air Supply
Patti LaBelle
Pat Boone
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Jeremy Piven & The Bad Decisions Band
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show Direct From Las Vegas
B. J. Thomas
Tanya Tucker
Eddie Money
Lee Greenwood
Gino Vannelli
Village People
Mary Wilson Of The Supremes
Al Jardine And His Endless Summer Beach Party
Kevin Costner & Modern West
Sha Na Na
Vanessa Williams
Robert Davi Sings Sinatra
Melissa Manchester
Johnny Mathis
Smokey Robinson
Kool & The Gang
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
The Association
Otis Day And The Knights
3/25/2014
Buddy Greco
The Marvelettes
Blood Sweat & Tears
Dave Mason
Lou Christie
Chuck Negron
The Coasters
Papa Doo Run Run
Freddy Cannon
Paul Revere And The Raiders
Chubby Checker
Gary Puckett
John Ford Coley
Jim Messina
The Buckinghams
Starship
The Diamonds
The Tokens
Steve March-Tormé
Peter Tork
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Dennis Tufano “Former Original Lead Singer Of The Buckinghams”
Mickey Dolenz
The Turtles
The Four Freshmen
Bill Medley
The Drifters
Colin Hey “From Men At Work”
Leslie Gore
Gary Lewis and The Playboys
The Grass Roots
The Platters
The Guess Who
Jo Dee Messina
Helen Reddy
The Pointer Sisters
Stephen Bishop
Mickey Gilley
Johnny Lee
Billy Ray Cyrus
Elvis Aaron Presley Jr.
Wayne Newton
Danny Aiello
Paul Anka
Kenny Loggins
The Four Tops
The Temptations
Kellie Pickler
Shatners World (William Shatner)
Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad)
Crystal Gayle
Peter Revera (Rare Earth)
Lovin Spoonfull
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
3/25/2014
Tavares
Sister Sledge
Rose Royce
Anita Ward
Maxine Nightingale
3/25/2014
Comedy
Marty Allen
Howie Mandel
Pete Barbutti
Bob Newhart
Shelly Berman
Geechy Guy
Jay Leno
George Wallace
John Byner
Kevin Pollak
Don Rickles
Joan Rivers
Bob Saget
Steve Rossi
Andrew “Dice” Clay
Father Guido Sarducci
Bobby Collins
Ross Schaffer
Drew Carey
Ronnie Schell
Norm Crosby
Rhonda Shear
Dick Capri
Pauly Shore
Gary Mule Deer
Sammy Shore
Tom Dreesen
Yakov Smirnoff
Jerry Van Dyke
Roseanne Barr
Jackie Mason
Rip Taylor
Sandy Hackett
Jimmy Walker
Chelsea Handler
Paul Rodriguez
Dick Hardwick
Stewie Stone
Dom Irrerra
Sal Richards
Victoria Jackson
Steven Wright
Tim Conway
Dana Carvey
Rob Schneider
David Spade
Murray Langston “The Unknown Comic”
Jon Lovitz
Paul Reiser
Gallagher
Jerry Lewis
Tom Arnold
Richard Lewis
Kevin Nealon
3/25/2014
Actors, Celebrities, and Sports
Linda Blair
Jennifer O’Neil
Ruth Buzzi
Ken Osmond
Jessica Canseco
Efren Ramirez
Bill Daily
Tanya Roberts
Bo Derek
Larry Storch
Donna Douglas
Alan Thicke
Jamie Farr
Dawn Wells
Lou Ferrigno
Barry Williams
Genniffer Flowers
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Bob Griese
Henry Winkler
Tippi Hedren
Lindsay Wagner
Dwayne Hickman
Richard Anderson
Russell Johnson
Lesley Ann Warren
Robbie Knievel
Christopher Atkins
Bernie Kopell
Nicole Eggert
Tommy Lasorda
Erin Gray
Barry Livingston
Gena Lee Nolan
Stanley Livingston
Stephanie Powers
Robert Loggia
Cindy Pickett
Joe Namath
Billy Hufsey
Lee Majors
Lydia Cornell
Ray Mancini
Andrew Prine
Peter Marshall
Susan Olsen
Jerry Mathers
Michael Cole
Eddie Mekka
Randy Couture
Don Murray
Lillian Garcia
Bart Braverman
Adam West
Clint Walker
Millie Perkins
Paul Michael Glaser
Erin Gray
3/25/2014
Richard Chamberlain
Lydia Cornell
Bill Mumy
Penny Marshall
Leslie Easterbrook
Barry Bostwick
James Hampton
Robert Hayes
Christopher Knight
Cindy Morgan
Franco Harris
Rikishi
Kim Couture
Antonio Fargas
Jerry Houser
Tony LoBianco
Kato Kaelin
Gavin MacLeod
Jill Whelan
Natasha Henstridge



Party Ideas for Memorial Weekend - xo










 Wishing Everyone a Wonderful and Safe Holiday Weekend.  XO, Gianna

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