Wedding & Event Podcast

Wedding planning is a group activity. Fortunately or unfortunately everyone wants to help. Well, let me say right here that help is a good thing and an important resource, not to be squandered.

In this episode, Tobey relates a story of helping a mother and daughter come to an agreement on the design of invitations.

Mother and Daughter each having strong opinions; what could go wrong?

And now please enjoy, Viewpoints and Opinions. Event Designer Part 3. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 48.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

 

About Tobey Dodge

"Tobey is about as good as you get. She simply cares about her clients and makes sure every detail has been taken care of..."

John Scott Senior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

Tobey is a published author and Wedding and Event Consultant.

Available on Amazon.

Contact: [email protected]

About Eric Zimmermann

Eric is a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader, and Co-founder of Elegant Music. Eric is also a commercial actor in Los Angeles and Host of Wedding & Event Podcast.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.elegantmusic.com

Office: 626-797-1795

Viennese Ballroom Langham Huntington Hotel. Design by Aquafusion

Imagine the possibilities of a blank canvas. Put in it one dab of color and you have changed that blank field.

Imagine a still pond.  Dip your toe in the water and the effects ripple out.

Such is the power of design.

Wedding Ceremony @ Pelican Hill Resort on a cloudy day.

To a large degree, a location, (without doing anything to it) imposes an aspect of design to an event. Traditionally flowers and color are used to shape design aspects in a location.

Now consider time of year, when the sun sets, food, and style of dress.

It is your blank canvas; your still pond; and these are only some of the Elements at your disposal.

In this episode, Tobey and I discuss elements that create ambiance in unique ways.

And now please enjoy Elements. Event Design Part 2. Wedding and Event Podcast episode 47.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

 

About Tobey Dodge

"Tobey is about as good as you get. She simply cares about her clients and makes sure every detail has been taken care of..."

John Scott Senior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

Tobey is a published author and Wedding and Event Consultant.

Available on Amazon.

Contact: [email protected]

About Eric Zimmermann

Eric is a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader, and Co-founder of Elegant Music. Eric is also a commercial actor in Los Angeles and Host of Wedding & Event Podcast.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.elegantmusic.com

Office: 626-797-1795

Wedding Ceremony Pasadena

The original conversation on this topic lasted over an hour and in many ways is a continuation of the Wedding Definitions series episodes 43, 44 and 45.

Wedding Reception Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles

In this episode, Tobey offers a great definition for an Event Designer and illustrates this creative activity with stories.

Wedding Reception Vibiana Los Angeles

Design is a yummy subject. I sliced and diced this episode into bite-size pieces as Event Designer Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Julienne Restaurant San Marino, CA

Expect more pictures on the wedding and event podcast website accompanying this series about design.

And now please enjoy Event Designer Part 1. Wedding and Event Podcast episode #46.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

About Tobey Dodge

"Tobey is about as good as you get. She simply cares about her clients and makes sure every detail has been taken care of..."

John Scott Senior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

Tobey is a published author and Wedding and Event Consultant.

Available on Amazon.

Contact: [email protected]

About Eric Zimmermann

Eric is a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader, and Co-founder of Elegant Music. Eric is also a commercial actor in Los Angeles and Host of Wedding & Event Podcast.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.elegantmusic.com

Office: 626-797-1795

Wedding Ceremony Pasadena

The original conversation on this topic lasted over an hour and in many ways is a continuation of the Wedding Definitions series episodes 43, 44 and 45.

Wedding Reception Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles

In this episode, Tobey offers a great definition for an Event Designer and illustrates this creative activity with stories.

Wedding Reception Vibiana Los Angeles

Design is a yummy subject. I sliced and diced this episode into bite-size pieces as Event Designer Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Julienne Restaurant San Marino, CA

Expect more pictures on the wedding and event podcast website accompanying this series about design.

And now please enjoy Event Designer Part 1. Wedding and Event Podcast episode #46.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

* DJ

* Master of Ceremonies

* Pianist

* Bandleader

* Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

About Tobey Dodge

"Tobey is about as good as you get. She simply cares about her clients and makes sure every detail has been taken care of..."

John Scott Senior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

Tobey is a published author and Wedding and Event Consultant.

Available on Amazon.

Contact: [email protected]

About Eric Zimmermann

Eric is a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader, and Co-founder of Elegant Music. Eric is also a commercial actor in Los Angeles and Host of Wedding & Event Podcast.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.elegantmusic.com

Office: 626-797-1795

 

Education is the key to making good decisions.

It’s especially hard to think of everything when one is new at an activity. Indeed, sometimes one can’t help but get an uneasy feeling that they are forgetting something or that something hasn’t been fully thought out.

However, with education and proper guidance, the bride becomes more certain about her wedding and makes good decisions.

In the course of our respective carriers, Tobey and I have rather enjoyed helping couples and their families achieve successful events.

In this podcast, we draw on that experience.

With education in mind, Tobey and I have been defining terms relating to weddings. In episode 43 Wedding Definitions Part 1 we discussed the duties and responsibilities of a Wedding Director.

In Episode 44 Wedding Definitions Part 2 we define the role a Wedding Coordinator plays in the success of an event.

Here in episode 45 Definitions Part 3 we discuss what a Wedding Designer does and what a Wedding Producer is responsible for.

By simply understanding these terms one can gain certainty in planning their own wedding and become comfortable in their own decisions. Indeed knowledge is power.

And now please enjoy Wedding Designer & Wedding Producer. Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 45 Definitions Part 3.

Sincerely,

Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

The Wedding Coordinator is a person who is hired by the bride and groom to help them with their wedding.

The more I look at what a wedding coordinator is responsible for, the bigger the job seems.

I think there are 3 parts of a full-service wedding coordinator which include advice, planning and the execution of the wedding day. 

On the day of the wedding, all of the services the bride and groom have hired come together and each one directed or coordinated. Additionally, the wedding coordinator has to keep track of the bridal party so they are all together and where they need to be. Additionally, vendors and service staff need in place and ready for their cue.

In this way, the wedding coordinator works 10 to 20 minutes in the future of “what’s happening now”.

For example, the coordinator would make sure the champagne is poured and the best man and maid of honor are standing by before they cue the Master of Ceremonies to make the announcement for the champagne toast.  At the same time, the wedding coordinator has their eye on the kitchen to make sure dinner will be on time.

On the day of, the responsibilities of a wedding coordinator might be analogous to directing a live television show. After all, a wedding is done “in one take.”

And now please enjoy The Wedding Coordinator. Definitions Part 2. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 44.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

DJ

Master of Ceremonies

Pianist

Bandleader

Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Elegant Music 626-797-1795

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The Wedding Coordinator is a person who is hired by the bride and groom to help them with their wedding.

The more I look at what a wedding coordinator is responsible for, the bigger the job seems.

I think there are 3 parts of a full-service wedding coordinator which include advice, planning and the execution of the wedding day. 

On the day of the wedding, all of the services the bride and groom have hired come together and each one directed or coordinated. Additionally, the wedding coordinator has to keep track of the bridal party so they are all together and where they need to be. Additionally, vendors and service staff need in place and ready for their cue.

In this way, the wedding coordinator works 10 to 20 minutes in the future of “what’s happening now”.

For example, the coordinator would make sure the champagne is poured and the best man and maid of honor are standing by before they cue the Master of Ceremonies to make the announcement for the champagne toast.  At the same time, the wedding coordinator has their eye on the kitchen to make sure dinner will be on time.

On the day of, the responsibilities of a wedding coordinator might be analogous to directing a live television show. After all, a wedding is done “in one take.”

And now please enjoy The Wedding Coordinator. Definitions Part 2. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 44.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

* DJ

* Master of Ceremonies

* Pianist

* Bandleader

* Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Elegant Music 626-797-1795

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Hello Everyone:

The title of this episode is Wedding Director. Definitions Part 1. Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 43.

Question: What’s the difference between a Wedding Planner and a Wedding Designer? 

Or a Wedding Director and Wedding Producer?

How about a Wedding Coordinator and Day of Wedding Coordinator?

I’ll admit, I have been providing music and entertainment for weddings throughout Southern California for over 25 years and up until a short time ago, I thought these terms were just different names for the same thing.

Through talking with Tobey Dodge I am finding out that these terms have their own definitions and are not interchangeable. I am learning what distinguishes one from the other and what each does. 

For me, this sheds some light as to why some events went really well and why some events didn’t go as well as they could have.

I think a couple new to planning their wedding would benefit from knowing these terms and how they relate to the services they will be hiring.

I also think by knowing these definitions event professionals will be better able to serve their clients.

In this episode, Tobey defines what a Wedding Director is.

"Wedding Director" Definitions Part 1

Wedding Director - The wedding director is a representative of the religious organization who gives guidance to the couple regarding the policies and customs of that organization. The activities of a wedding director traditionally have to do with ceremony preparation for the couple and facilitator of the ceremony rehearsal.

And now please enjoy, Wedding Terms. Part 1. Wedding Director. Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 43.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

When you are in charge of an event, and see a situation develop, that might affect the outcome, you can’t turn your back it.

The handling needed may be immediate and “far above one’s pay grade” and so to be at peace with one’s self one does whatever necessary to guide the event to success.

This episode includes real situations.

And now please enjoy “Hierarchy of Event Responsibility. Part 3.” Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 42.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

Wedding Reception

To provide a high level of service I am sure there is some kind of ratio of service staff hired to the number of guests attending. An example of this is hiring additional staff to provide wine service during dinner.

In this Episode, Tobey recounts a wedding reception having an unexpected change in the foodservice affecting the bride and groom’s dinner. Like a house of cards coming down this effected toasts, music, dancing, and the whole momentum of the event.

As fate would have it, there was a guest in attendance, the sister of the groom, who was an event coordinator.

She sensed that something was wrong and in a challenging manner got up in Tobey’s face about why this, and why that, and what are you going to do about it?

We can all learn from this situation.

And now please enjoy “Hierarchy Of Event Responsibility.” Part 2. Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 41.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795

About Tobey Dodge

"Tobey is about as good as you get. She simply cares about her clients and makes sure every detail has been taken care of..."

John Scott Senior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

Tobey is a published author, Wedding Consultant, Founder and CEO of Prepaired.com.

Contact: [email protected]

Website www.prepaired.com

About Eric Zimmermann

Eric is a DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader, and Co-founder of Elegant Music. Eric is also a commercial actor in Los Angeles and host of Wedding & Event Podcast.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.elegantmusic.com

Office: 626-797-1795