We made it through the two busiest weekends of the Charleston wedding season with a record-breaking number of weddings, 24 in total!  This growth in business has allowed us to expand our services to now include two trolleys and one Nissan 12-passenger van.  We truly are your one-stop shop for reception entertainment.

 So as your special day approaches, break out that massive wedding checklist and make sure you have everything for a day and night you and your guests will never forget.  Here are our suggestions for creating a celebratory atmosphere:

• Music!  Whether you go with a DJ or a live band, music is going to be a major component in setting the right tone for your wedding and reception.  And be sure that whomever you choose understands the feel that you’re trying to achieve for this special day.
• Almost as important for capturing the right feel as music is lighting.  Your lighting and music will help to transition your event smoothly from the beginning of the ceremony to the last song of the night.  For an added romantic touch, we think monogrammed lighting is the tops!
• How is everyone getting to your event?  Bride, groom, wedding party, guests… Transportation is an added courtesy that can allow all involved to enjoy the event without worrying about the logistics of getting around.  You want your guests to have a great time, right?!  Help them arrive safely to your wedding and their desired destination post-reception.
• It’s a good idea to include a “Thank you” to your wedding guests.  The most popular wedding favor generator that we’re seeing right now is photo booths.  With a photo booth at your reception, guests will enjoy adorning whacky props and photographing themselves in memory of you!  Pro tip:  FingerSnappin’ Entertainment’s photo booths print 2 copies of your photos on the spot- one is a wedding favor for the guest and the other is for the bride and groom!

So have you got it all covered?  If so, you’re on your way to a memorable event!  But if not, FingerSnappin’ Entertainment is available to help you in a pinch or if you’re just starting the wedding planning process.  We truly love what we do, and we’re good at it!  Just see what people are saying about us in the Testimonials section of our site or check us out on Wedding Wire and The Knot.

 As I wrap up this  post, I want to give a few shout-outs.  To the brides and grooms that have made the 2013 wedding season a major success so far, we thank you and appreciate the opportunity to have made your wedding day one you’ll never forget.  For our brides and grooms that are gearing up for a wedding, we can’t wait to be there to help you celebrate such a momentous occasion.  And to our wedding planners, special thanks for always being great to work with.

Thank you,

Burt Lawson

Owner, FingerSnappin’ Entertainment

Best Regards,

Burt Lawson

Burt

Thank you!

Catherine Sompayrac Giles

(Mother of the Bride)

Keep on Dancing!

Burt

Hello Friends!

I wanted to tell you about our awesome time we had at the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival in Charleston, SC.  FingerSnappin’ Entertainment (FSE) set up a photo booth and let me tell you, the crowd went crazy over it.  We were located inside the Bus Shed at Charleston Vistors Center!  Once the gates opened at 9:00pm, we didn’t stop all night long.  Quiana Park & Friends Band were the band, never heard them before, but they sure did rock!  They are great!  Also a special thank you goes out to Kristin Newman with Kristin Newman Designs.  They were gracious enough to think about us and gave us the opportunity to show everyone our photo booth.

Untill Next Time!

Burt

FingerSnappin’ Entertainment (FSE) is back at it again with this years (2012) Top 20 Wedding Dance Songs.  I know that everybody has been to a wedding in the past and you have your favorites, but out list is based on airplay and crowd response.  My list has all types of music on there, from today’s music to the oldies but goodies.  Enjoy!  Leave me feedback!

20.  I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

19.  Country Girl (Shake For Me) – Luke Bryan

18.  It’s Tricky – Run DMC

17.  Do You Love Me – Contours

16.  This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan

15.  September – Earth Wind & Fire

14.  Electric Slide – Marcia Griffths

13.  Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (All Michael Jackson is good!)

12.  Yeah – Usher

11.  Cupid Shuffle – Cupid

10.  Boogie Shoes – KC and the Sunshine Band

9.  Baby Got Back – Sir Mix A Lot

8.  Low – Flo-Rida

7.  Jump Around – House of Pain

6.  I Want You Back – Jackson 5

5.  I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – 4 Tops

4.  Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO

3.  Shout – Isley Brothers

2.  Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

1.  Gangnam Style – Psy

As you see, it was a wide range of music from the 1950′s to Present.  That is what I love about weddings, because you get to play all types of music for all types of crowds.  Psy’s “Gangnam Style” has really come on strong!  Is he a one hit wonder or not?  We will see.

‘Till next time!  Keep on Dancing

Burt

FingerSnappin’ Entertainment has super exciting news!  We have added Officiant Services to our list of services!  We would like to welcome Christy Loftin to FSE.  Christy comes with alot of experience with Ceremonies.  She has been officianting weddings for several years throughout the Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley areas.  Christy can do a non-traditional and traditional style wedding.  I have seen her in person performing and she by far is the best.  We are super excited to have her on board with FSE and can’t wait to get started.  Please contact us today for our extremely low prices for the 2013 calendar year.  We can even do bundle packages with DJ (Disc Jockey), Photo Booth (Photobooth) and Videography.

Keep on Dancing!

Burt Lawson