Weddings News Flash: "Love Story" add-ons are Cheesy

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DJMC

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Hey folks,

I just had ANOTHER bride tell me they do not like the "Love Story" presentations, particularly the ones about the story of when the Bride & Groom met.

Usually, when I've seen this done, it was MOH or Best Man who would give some sort of cute story about how B/G met. Sometimes its a family member, but whomever does it, it seems most genuine when its someone close to B/G.

Today, yet another prospect came to moi, the AntiCheese....muahhahahha.
The DJ whom she talked to, wanted $1600 with the Love Story package, which provides Husband/Wife team and unlimited consult.

She doesn't want or need that level of personalization or emceeing for her 100-person wedding.

I quoted $995 for the same package....she gets one hour consult from us.
She said "Send me the contract!"
 
I haven't said much about the Love Story because there seemed to be a lot of people doing it. When I first heard it I thought it was one of the most cheesiest things in the world. Then knowing someone like Mark Ferrell was actually making money on teaching it I thought, hmm, maybe there's something to it.

After finding out more about it, hearing certain people present it, learning more about the Ferrelite cult, and knowing what couples in my area expect I knew for sure THIS WAS THE MOST CHEESIEST THING I'VE EVER HEARD. It's a cute idea when the MOH and or Best man do it but if people in my area had to sit for 15 mins listening to a DJ tell the life story of the lovely couple the guests would cut my n@ts off.

Of course this is just my opinion. I could be wrong.:sqwink:
 
Anything done properly, skillfully, cleverly, and with energy can be presented with perfection.

Skits and routines aren't cheesy. The presenter is. It's what separates.
 
Agreed with Cap. Something isn't "cheesy" until it's been done over and over to the point of exhaustion. Like anything else, the presenter must know how to keep things fresh and entertaining.

Some B&Gs enjoy a pass-the-mic routine where close friends and family do an impromptu talk.
 
I don't know how it is as I have never seen it. It "sounds" like something I would not like to observe as a guest, but it seems like something I would do if I made enough money from doing it. :sqerr::sqlaugh:
 
So what are you saying Matt? You don't like cheesy things?

Cheese is an opinion.
 
I'll agree with Cap as well but that's a very small group of people who can pull something like that off. I also know the region and area of what people will tolerate. Even done real well, doing one of these during the reception would be extremely difficult to pull off, possible but difficult. But, like I said it's just my opinion.
 
The cheese is in the eye of the beholder. I've done several. I do them my way. All have been enjoyed and favorably looked upon.
 
Ron: Nor risk, no reward. Taken on as a challenge (can Ronnie Auger deliver a non-cheesy schtick???) may be the start of the next new new thing we can all copy.
 
I dont know guys in 2008 i just dont know how many brides are thinking about this stuff or WED's or what have you they're looking for a good time, a nice wedding, good music and a good value.
 
Cap,
For me it has nothing to do with whether or not I could pull it off, cheesy or not. It's what the brides, their families, and guests want. Besides that type of presentation is not really my style. I listen to what people tell me about previous weddings they've been at. I hear the things some people attempt that just down right irritate the folks around here. So for now anyway, no thanks. I am trying to apply the idea of the compatibility game. For many that's more their style and comfort level.

Tom: any video of one of yours?
 
Well, around here it doesn't matter who does something like that, it's cheese no matter how it's sliced :sqlaugh: But seriously, if these people are at the wedding, then they already know the story.
 
Bill Kexel said:
You're proud that you lowballed?
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I wouldn't say he lowballed just offered a different service at a different price. As long as the client is happy who cares
 
DJMC said:
...when I've seen this done, it was MOH or Best Man who would give some sort of cute story about how B/G met...
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Ron Auger said:
...It's a cute idea when the MOH and or Best man do it...
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Interesting that you both described it as "cute", particularly when it is performed by a clost friend.

It only becomes entertaining and engaging when it is delivered by someone who has had the training and experience to do it correctly.


Ron Auger said:
...if people in my area had to sit for 15 mins listening to a DJ tell the life story...
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15 minutes is way too long. When done properly, the Love Story is more like 5 minutes.


Cap said it best:
Cap Capello said:
Skits and routines aren't cheesy. The presenter is. It's what separates.
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Please note that people that have attended the Love Story Workshop have a private forum to discuss their scripts and rehersal videos and get critique. This is done PRIOR to actually presenting the story at the wedding, and really goes a long way to avoiding it from becoming cheezy.
 
The Love Story I present is built around a quetionaire and is pre-recorded.



[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Client: Event Date: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Love Story Information

Love Story Information​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]The Love Story is your opportunity to have your story told the way it should be – with romance, humor, sentiment and surprises, all set to music and delivered at your reception. It is also a way for me to get to know more about the two of you and get to know a little more about your personalities. In order to help me create your Love Story, I will need some information from you. The following is a checklist of basic information I need. I won’t use it all, but having it all will help me to find the perfect blend for your Love Story. Please feel free to add more, but make sure I have everything in this checklist before your Reception Planning Session with me, your Master of Ceremonies.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]For Easy Reference, What is your event date: Does the Bride have Children?:

The Bride​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Bride's Full Birth Name: Bride's Nickname(s): Bride's Birth Date: Bride's E-Mail Address: Bride's Place of Birth: Bride's Parents Names: Bride's Sibling(s) Names & Birth Dates:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Has Bride Been Married Before?: Names & Birth Dates:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Where did the Bride live while growing up?: List Bride's Childhood Hobbies, passions, interests, sports, etc.:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Where did Bride go to High School?: Year of Graduation: What Did Bride Do Right After High School? College right away, delayed, not at all?:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]If Bride went to College, Where?: What Jobs has the Bride had since High School?:[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]

The Groom​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Groom's Full Birth Name: Groom's Nickname(s): Groom's Birth Date: Groom's E-Mail Address: Groom's Place of Birth: Groom's Parents Names: Groom's Sibling(s) Names & Birth Dates:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Has Groom Been Married Before?: Names & Birth Dates:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Where did the Groom live while growing up?: List Groom's Childhood Hobbies, passions, interests, sports, etc.:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Where did Groom go to High School?: Year of Graduation: What Did Groom Do Right After High School? College right away, delayed, not at all?:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]If Groom went to College, Where?: What Jobs has the Groom had since High School?:[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]

The Couple​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]How did you meet? Be as Specific as Possible.:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]After you met, how long did it take for the first date?: Where was the first date?: Bride Describe the first date.:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Groom Describe the first date.:[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Bride after you began dating, how long before you knew it had the potential to be permanent?: Groom after you began dating, how long before you knew it had the potential to be permanent?: The Date of the Proposal:

The Proposal​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]What were the details of the Proposal?[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]

Other Useful Information​
[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Here is where to add other useful information for your story. Such as friends & family feelings along the way, life situations that were met, funny incidents, breakups, reunions, time apart, time together, etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]Additional Important Information[/FONT]
 
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