Wedding & Event Podcast

Monica & Daniel's Wedding @ Ayers Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne, CA Elegant Music DJ/MC Eric Zimmermann 626-797-1795

Hello Everyone:

The title of this episode is “Events Go Well When…”  Episode 23.

I got a "thank you" note from a couple whose wedding I had done several months before. I love receiving these and In reading it it was as if I could hear their voices and sense them in the room with me. It really brought me back to their wedding and how well it went.

I started thinking about what it was that made their wedding such a success and I came up with a partial statement “Events go well when…”

I started playing with concepts that might make a complete statement and came up with several.

I quickly realized though that there could be many such statements each of which would express only a partial viewpoint, that it was possible none could be definitive and apply to everyone. 

It may be that such a statement would only be momentarily true and according to the individual and what’s important to them.

You can read the “Thank You Note” and resulting post and see pictures of this wedding on the Elegant Music website. 

Please see:  Thank You Note & Beautiful Wedding @ Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach, CA

Asking Tobey to complete this statement resulted in an excellent discussion.

And now please enjoy Episode 23. “Events Go Well When…”

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

* DJ

* Master of Ceremonies

* Pianist

* Bandleader

* Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Elegant Music 626-797-1795

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Monica & Daniel's Wedding @ Ayers Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne, CA Elegant Music DJ/MC Eric Zimmermann 626-797-1795

Hello Everyone:

The title of this episode is “Events Go Well When…”  Episode 23.

I got a "thank you" note from a couple whose wedding I had done several months before. I love receiving these and In reading it it was as if I could hear their voices and sense them in the room with me. It really brought me back to their wedding and how well it went.

I started thinking about what it was that made their wedding such a success and I came up with a partial statement “Events go well when…”

I started playing with concepts that might make a complete statement and came up with several.

I quickly realized though that there could be many such statements each of which would express only a partial viewpoint, that it was possible none could be definitive and apply to everyone.

 

It may be that such a statement would only be momentarily true and according to the individual and what’s important to them.

Asking Tobey to complete this statement resulted in an excellent discussion.

And now please enjoy Episode 23. “Events Go Well When…”

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 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] 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 Please select a valid form

Hello everyone: The title of this episode is “Pairing. The Client With The Right Vendor.” Episode 22.

Someone new to planning a wedding or event would not have a clue about how to evaluate the extent and quality of services offered by event professionals. By researching Pinterest a couple designing their wedding can collect references of what they like.  This is a good start but there is so much more to it than that.

When a wedding coordinator refers their client to a vendor it has to be the right vendor for the client; you want a good fit.

An experienced coordinator finds out what their client needs and wants and can then perfectly match that client with the right vendors.

In planning a dinner party, the choice of wine to be served with food is a well-known example of “pairing”.

Tobey Dodge of www.prepaired.com and Eric Zimmermann Host 626-797-1795

Another example of pairing might be, a host creating a seating chart by carefully considering the personality and interests of their guests. Guests are paired and seated based on their compatibility with each other.

This is essentially the purpose of www.Prepaired.com.  To help individuals planning a wedding or special event find compatible and qualified event professionals.

This is based on the client’s needs and wants and vendor profiles.

During this discussion, Tobey and I started with the subject of flowers and getting the right vendor for her client’s particular needs.

And now please enjoy “Pairing. The Client With The Right Vendor.” Episode 22.

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]

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

The title of this episode is: “I’m all Done With Wedding Planning.”

In a previous discussion, Tobey had briefly described a bride who thought she was all done with planning her wedding but in fact was only half the way there.

I admire someone who is motivated, creative and a self-starter. I think it’s great that this bride being in the television industry was kind of a “do it yourself person” who had very specific ideas.  Being a performer and an artist this individual was able to communicate her vision. 

To have really good ideas is one thing but now comes logistics and execution and making those ideas happen. Thank goodness she had Tobey Dodge as her wedding coordinator.

And now please enjoy “I’m all Done With Wedding Planning.”

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]

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

The title of this episode is: “I’m all Done With Wedding Planning.”

In a previous discussion, Tobey had briefly described a bride who thought she was all done with planning her wedding but in fact was only half the way there.

I admire someone who is motivated, creative and a self-starter. I think it’s great that this bride being in the television industry was kind of a “do it yourself person” who had very specific ideas.  Being a performer and an artist this individual was able to communicate her vision. 

To have really good ideas is one thing but now comes logistics and execution and making those ideas happen. Thank goodness she had Tobey Dodge as her wedding coordinator.

And now please enjoy “I’m all Done With Wedding Planning.”

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

* DJ

* Master of Ceremonies

* Pianist

* Bandleader

* Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Elegant Music 626-797-1795

Solo Harp Villa del Sol d'Oro by Elegant Music

Solo Harp @ Villa del Sol d'Oro

The title of this episode is New Information and New Responsibilities Part 2. Learning from experience.

It should be obvious that “one doesn’t know” “what one doesn’t know.”  The person is just not experienced in the area.

As an example: If one is trying to produce an event with no prior experience, they will certainly learn a lot however it could happen that they will encounter things that they don’t know and improvising to fill in the blanks, pour choices could be made.

In this episode, Tobey recounts working with a couple on their Grand entrance who had some interesting ideas about “no introductions” and “no announcing”.  Somehow they thought that they could just appear on the dance floor and that suddenly everyone would give them their attention.

This idea of “no announcing” could work nicely for an intimate event such as a dinner party of perhaps 30 to 60 guests. But certainly not for a large event of 100 or more.

Now Tobey is quite the diplomat and patiently illustrated for the couple the various ways that the grand entrance could be done in the way they had chosen.

I think this idea of “No Announcements” is probably born from having experienced bad announcing by a poorly chosen master of ceremonies who wasn’t working from a script.

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]

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

Family Gathering Villa del Sol d'Oro Sierra Madre, CA

As a good story develops it gets more and more interesting. The participants are captivated by a game that twists and turns as revelation fuels action and drama.

I think planning a wedding or special event is just as fun as performing for one... but it is not without surprises. It is indeed an adventure of discovery where new information is obtained or an unforeseen situation develops provoking decision and action. 

Though challenged those who are experienced and naturally organized have an easier time of it.

Each event is unique. Planning and executing a large event can be a dynamic learning experience and usually new for most people. Look for and be prepared to overcome barriers that may present themselves.  In this episode Tobey and I discuss examples of just that, encountering and handling situations.

Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 19 with Tobey Dodge hosted by Eric Zimmermann

And now please enjoy Wedding & Event Planning. New information and new responsibilities Part 1.

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]

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

Paris and Peter in Venice, Italy

Hello everyone.

The title of this episode is:  Relatability (Relate Ability)

Part of an event planner’s job would be knowing their client and paring them with the right vendors.

In this episode, Tobey relates a story about recommending 2 different photographers to a client who had expressed a desire for certain qualities in their photographer. This story illustrates several attributes to consider when choosing someone to work with.

Tobey calls this “the relatability of someone.”

To this point, Tobey described a photo taken during a wedding reception. In addition to capturing a moment of guests thoroughly enjoying themselves, the photo also shows the service staff smiling and genuinely enjoying being of service to the guests.

And now please enjoy Relatability.

Tobey Dodge of www.prepaired.com and Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

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]

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

Hello Everyone. 

The title of this episode is “Factors to Consider When Planning an Event.”

In this episode, Tobey and I discuss factors to consider that contribute to the atmosphere of an event. 

In addition to the location and lighting, this would include having an agreed upon itinerary to guide the natural progression of the event from one activity to the next. We touched on conducting a wine dinner and the importance of understanding the food service protocol of the location or the caterer that you are working with.

Please enjoy “Factors to Consider When Planning an Event.”

Tobey Dodge of www.prepaired.com and Eric Zimmermann of www.elegantmusic.com

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 ScottSenior Event Consultant, Classic Party Rentals

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: 323-270-3650

Wedding Ceremony - Classic Trio - Formal Garden - Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills

Hello Everyone.

The title of this episode is “Planning Wedding Ceremony Music” and “Coordinating a Wedding Ceremony”.

A wedding ceremony can be one of the most beautiful parts of a wedding celebration.

In this episode, Tobey and I discuss the factors that might cause a wedding ceremony program to change on the day of the wedding. And how, an experienced wedding coordinator can tighten the reigns and bring the wedding ceremony processionals under control. And ultimately, help with the pacing of the ceremony and allow a beautiful and meaningful moment to naturally occur.

Tobey Dodge of www.prepaired.com and Eric Zimmermann of www.elegantmusic.com

And now please enjoy, “Planning Wedding Ceremony Music” and “Coordinating a Wedding Ceremony.”

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host of Wedding and 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]

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