Music and Design
Creating the “soundtrack” to your event… very creative!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
Beautiful - Successful - Weddings - Events
Creating the “soundtrack” to your event… very creative!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
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What if there is no wedding coordinator? Who’s in charge?
When I first started performing for weddings back in the 90s I really didn’t understand how an event was organized. After meeting with the client I thought I had my facts straight and the event would go smoothly. I really couldn’t put my finger on why some events went better than others.
Eventually, I adopted the policy of attaching an itinerary and sometimes diagrams to contracts and that complete planning was the answer. This went a long way to establishing a smooth-running event. But I found out the client had also made agreements with their other vendors and it could occur on the day of the event that multiple timelines could exist.
This episode starts with my telling of an event back in the 90s that could have gone better. From just a few facts Tobey was able to diagnose what happened and illustrate what should have happened. I think everyone can learn from this talk as I did.
And now please enjoy, Hierarchy Of Event Responsibility. Part 1 Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 40.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
“I have come to know that the fastest way to get my house cleaned up…
is to invite people over :-)“
Eric Zimmermann, DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Bandleader and Host of Wedding & Event Podcast 626-797-1795
Though it is a lot of planning and a lot of work to prepare your home for a wedding it is so much fun to entertain and to have the personal satisfaction of presenting things you like…
…music you like…
…a location you like…
…for people you like…
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Personal satisfaction and a triumph for everyone!
Planning a wedding brings out the artist in everyone; that kind of inspiration establishes an ideal to strive for in everyday living; a beautiful new beginning.
Congratulations Josh and Jenna! Sheila and I loved being part of your wedding.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
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This episode is a continuation of our discussion of 2 parties Tobey had attended as a guest.
What are the factors that make an event a success?
Will the level of enjoyment be monitored by how much money is spent?
I think it could be a learning experience for an event professional to step outside of one’s self and observe an event from the viewpoint of being a guest.
And now please enjoy, “Party With A Purpose” Part 2. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 37.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795
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With some exceptions, I mostly speak with brides and their families when planning music for the upcoming wedding. It’s quite natural to help a couple visualize their celebration, and where music will be needed, by making an itinerary sketch.
While working with a particular bride on her grand entrance, I was picking up that there was some reluctance on part of the groom making it difficult for her plan. So I decided to give him a call.
In our discussion about his wedding itinerary the groom suddenly, in a moment of cognition asks, “Wait! Do you mean I have to walk into the room?”
This was a fundamental realization that he had to have, which, shed some light to the difficulty the bride was experiencing.
Now, I won’t speculate, if it was something like “stage fright” that had gotten this groom all balled up; he is a successful businessman and far from timid or stupid.
This could happen to anyone. He just needed to be made to look at his wedding and brought up to speed on the plans.
In this episode, Tobey and I discuss this phenomenon.
Listen to how this groom went upward from “clueless.”
And now please enjoy, “Upward from Clueless.” Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 35.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795