Quick Tip # 3
Cutting The Cake - Since you'll be the first to be served dinner, you'll be the first to finish. This would be a great time to cut the cake. Yes, many of your guests may not be done eating. But by cutting the cake now, this allows the staff to slice and dice the cake and, if all goes well, serve it to your guests just as they are finishing their meal. Anyone wishing to take pictures will not have a problem putting their fork down for a few minutes so they can capture the moment on film.
The problem with waiting until after everyone is done eating dinner is that by then, many people have gotten up to begin socializing, moving to the bar, or (perish the thought) just plain leaving. It's a shame to look out over the room and see people dancing and socializing, while the staff places slices of (very) expensive cake in front of empty chairs at abandoned tables.
A cake is a terrible thing to waste!
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EVENT BUSINESSES: If you're a wedding or event business and would like to be linked here, drop me a line. All I ask is that a reciprocal link be placed on your site that links back to BIG TIME Music & Lights. New categories can be added if you don't see one that describes your business. But you must be a business that pertains to the bridal or event industry. BTML reserves the right to refuse link requests for non-related businesses.
Activity Planning (Women Only)
Simply Just For The Girls - Canandaigua - 585-393-9365
Alterations
The Stitch Witch Diva - Clifton Springs - 315-256-8372
Ballroom Dancing
Social Ballroom Dancing of the Finger Lakes - 315-536-0007
Arthur Murray Dance Center - Syracuse - 315-471-7952
Banquet Halls/Reception Facilities (up to 300 ppl.)
Rosamond Gifford Zoo (Yes, a zoo!) - Syracuse - 315-435-8511 x113
Sweet Briar B&B - Geneseo - 585-245-8620
Sonnenberg Gardens - Canandaigua - 585-394-4922
Ramada Inn - Geneva - 315-789-0400
Club 86 Party House - Geneva - 315-789-4955
Esperanza Mansion - Keuka Lake - 866-927-4400
Banquet Halls/Reception Facilities - Larger Venues (300+ ppl.)
Burgundy Basin - Pittsford - 585-248-2660
Samuel's Grande Manor - Williamsville - 716-634-8425
Ventosa Vineyards - Geneva - 315-719-0000
LeMoyne Manor - Liverpool - 315-457-3000
Banquet Halls/Reception Facilities - Intimate Venues (up to 125 ppl.)
Bamba Bistro - Rochester - 585-244-8680
Warfield's Restaurant - Clifton Springs - 315-462-7184
Bridal Shops
The Bridal Connection - Syracuse - 315-437-0030
Bridal Publications
The Rochester Wedding Magazine - Rochester - 800-398-0996
Ceremony Music - Instrumental
Festive Music (Chamber) - Auburn - 315-253-4765
Feadan Or (Bagpipe) - Penfield - 585-234-0727
Engraving/Etching
Entertainers
Event Planning / Wedding Planners
Heavenlee Weddings - Buffalo/Niagara Falls - 716-361-3819
The Events Company (Wedding Division) - 315-422-9400
Florists
Gifts
Hair Stylists
Michelle's Hair Studio & Spa - Farmington - 585-398-3520
Health & Fitness
Tall Trainer Fitness Systems - Canandaigua - 585-261-0533
Uptown Fitness - Canandaigua - 585-394-3820
Invitations
Invitations Plus - Rochester - 585-621-7340
Jewelry
Inflatable's
Blue Apple Productions - Pittsford - 585-388-5500
Lodging
Ramada Inn - Geneva - 315-789-0400
Newlywed Properties (Your First Home!)
Lisa Metot (Hunt Real Estate) - Syracuse - 315-935-6056
Officiants
Rev. Kris Miller (non-denominational) - Rochester - 585-288-6386
Photographers*
Captivating Images - Rochester - 585-260-0143
Big Paw Photography - Syracuse - 607-627-6252
Timeless Treasures - Hector - 607-546-7921
Dianna Hart Photography - Canandaigua - 585-394-2895
PhotoEmphasis - Upstate NY - 585-594-3013
Captured Emotions Portraits - Binghamton - 607-953-5055
Cathryn Lahm Photography - Syracuse - 315-559-7851
Hilary Argentieri Photography - Rochester - 585-402-1905
Dillsworth Photography - Rochester - 585-764-9256
*Location indicates where they are based out of. Photographers usually travel outside of their area as needed. Choose a photographer based on their portfolio and how well you like their work...not by where they park their car at night. :-)
Special Event Activities
Tanning
Tent Rentals
Geneva Awning & Tent Rentals - Geneva - 315-789-3151
Transportation
Tuxedos
Tuxedo Junction - Rochester - 585-394-4876
Videographer
Wedding/Specialty Cakes
Gourmet Goodies - Victor - 585-924-4515
Wedding Toasts
FreeWeddingToasts.net - FREE Online
Weekend Getaway/Day Trip Info
I Love The Finger Lakes - Great local tourism site.
Wineries
Six Mile Creek Vineyard - Ithaca - 607-272-WINE (9463)
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