Melissa and Dennis

Melissa and Dennis were married in December and had a beautiful reception at Pen Ryn Mansion. Matt and Jim kept the dancefloor packed (Kelly even made an appearance) and did some up lighting in the ballroom. This was a a beautifully warm and fun wedding.

Thanks so much to Jenn Childress for the beautiful images.

-Becky

{Tune in Tuesday} Recessional Songs

This week we'll continue with modern/current ceremony songs, specifically for the recession. Again, we know many still choose traditional instrumental pieces, but there seems to be more brides going with current, non instrumental songs. If you're in that group, here are some songs you might not have thought of.

-Planet Rock – Africa Bombata
-Get What you Give – New Radicals
-Just the Way you Are – Bruno Mars
-Then he Kissed Me – Duvelles
-Love Story – Taylor Swift
-All You Need is Love – Beatles
-Clocks – Buena Vista Social Club

{Get To Know Us Monday} Nikki

Good morning! Today we're introducing Nikki, our new Administrative Assistant. Nikki has been with Synergetic almost a year now, but was just recently promoted to Administrative Assistant. Chances are, if you've called our offices in the last couple of weeks, you've spoken to her.

Becky: Tell me a little about yourself.

Nikki: I’m 26 years old, I married Rob, one of my childhood best friends, on 10/10/09, and I have a 4 year old son named Aidan. I love, love, love the shore and will live down there one day!

B: Where are you from?

N: I’ve lived in Northeast Philadelphia my whole life. I currently live in Mayfair and am trying to sell my house, if anyone’s interested!

B: What is your main role at Synergetic?

N: I am an Administrative Assistant. I actually just started this role a few weeks ago. My job is to generate contracts, keep in touch and up to date with the clients, confirm all of the events, and anything else that comes my way!

B: What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite song?

N: I listen to anything and everything except some rap. I am a huge Lady Gaga fan (weird, I know)! Dynamite is probably my favorite song right now only because my son knows it word for word and it's hysterical to listen to him sing it!

B: What did you want to be when you grew up? Is it still an option?

N: I always wanted to be a detective until I realized I’d have to be a cop first. I’m married to a cop and would never want that career! I then changed it to a dentist; started some classes and then had my son. I realized that I’d rather be home with him. I decided only recently it was time to go back to work and here I am! I will never become a dentist or detective and I’m ok with that!

B: Favorite things to do/hobbies?

N: Like I said before, I love the shore. Cape May to be exact. I get down there every chance I get, even in the winter. It’s my favorite thing to do. I also love to cook and plan parties. My family actually thinks I’m borderline OCD about Aidan’s birthday parties and any family baby/bridal showers!

B: Favorite movies?

N: Toy Story (all of them) and UP. I love Pixar. I don’t really go to the movies much, I never did.

B: Do you have any pets?

N: I’m almost embarrassed to admit this! My husband LOVES animals, and me, not so much, but we have quite a few. I have a three-legged pitbull named Tres, who is 3 and is Aidan’s best friend. I have 2 cats; PopEye is 2 and has one eye and Oreo is 3. We have turtles and fish and just recently a crab. My house is a zoo!

B: What do you love about what you do?

N: I love that Synergetic gets to be a part in making someone’s wedding amazing. And I love that I am part of that team.

Make sure to check back every Monday for another Q&A. If you have anything you'd like to know about us, leave a comment with your question, post it on our Facebook page or send it in to beckyd@synergeticsounds.com.

Lighting is to a Facility what Wraping Paper is to a Box

One of my favorite aspects of celebrating someones birthday or sharing the holidays is giving gifts. And the best part of gift giving is watching the persons reaction as they tear off the paper and open the box. The act of the unknown plays a huge factor in the experience and their response. It doesn't seem as exciting to receive a gift that isn’t wrapped. The person is still receiving the gift itself and possibly could have the element of surprise if the gift is in a plain brown box, but the act of tearing the wrapping paper makes it the most fun. Personally I am a horrible wrapper. I usually defer to my significant other when it comes to wrapping duties. Even though I lack the technique of cutting, folding, and taping I still wrap the present because you want it to look nice when giving it.

The same argument could also be made for lighting at a venue. Chances are, you would feel completely different about a room lit with florescent light than room lit with classic sconces and a nice chandelier. The room's lighting can completely change its look. That is why some of our clients choose to hold their event at a slightly less expensive facility, so they can dress it up with lighting and personalize it. Design lighting is just like wrapping paper because the act of dressing a brown box creates a better experience for the person opening the gift. By designing a room with lighting you are producing a better experience for your guests because when they walk into the event space they are essentially opening the gift you have given them; the chance to share your in your wedding day!

-Matt

{Tune in Tuesday} Bridal Processional

This week we'd like to share some modern/current suggestions for the brides procession. We know many still choose traditional instrumental pieces such as Pachelbel's Canon in D, I did, but there seems to be more brides going with current, non instrumental songs. If you're in that group, here are some songs you might not have thought of.

-Make you feel my love – Adele
-Feels Like Home – Chantel
-Makes Me Whole – Amel Larrieux
-I Was Made to Love You - Gerald Levert
-Then (Piano Version) – Brad Paisley
-So High – John Legend

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a gen’ l profile of Anatomy’s purpose {Guest Post}

Anatomy Of An Event is the initial ‘salvo across the bow’ of the status quo in the events industry; this particular workshop opened a dialogue about cost and effect with University of Pennsylvania campus events planners.

Anatomy’s purpose is to honestly discuss event perspective from the caterer’s point of view – giving over to planners an assessment of what they should expect as opposed to what they have actually been getting in the way of quality service, design, and cuisine.

In the extremely competitive Philadelphia events and catering industry, sometimes the bottom line, and profits, trump long standing relationships; one less waiter, less design effort, cheaper food sourcing.

Anatomy also examines how ‘in shape’ a caterer is – literally. How often does a particular caterer sub contract staff ? How often do caterers train existing staff?

Can the industry handle the truth ?



Thanks so much to Christopher of Christofer + Janesson for writing this post and sharing the video with us!

Matt attended this event and spoke about how lighting can transform a space. We also did some up lighting, pin spotting and projected break up patterns along the back wall.

-Becky