Considering a Themed Wedding?

The Monthly Entertainer brought to you by: Spangler Entertainment, Inc. 615-451-3432 http://www.spanglerentertainment.com/   If you and your significant other are the type who find weddings boring and stuffy you may want to consider having a themed wedding. They can be very casual and light-hearted, and you will certainly be giving your guests something to remember. A couple of things to keep in mind when considering a themed wedding: choose a theme which speaks to who you two are as a couple; make the theme easily accessible to others, don't choose something so obscure that others might have trouble dressing for the occasion. What are 5 themes you might consider for your wedding? 1) Hawaiian or Beach Theme The good thing about a Hawaiian or beach-theme wedding is the amount of decorations you can find. You can make your own paper leis or paper palm trees, or find Hawaiian-themed items anywhere. Be sure to check the local thrift stores for anything tropical – dishware, shirts, dresses, etc. Just make sure all the decorations, as well as the attire, scream "BEACH." And, you can cut down on the cost of champagne and serve Mai Tai's or other tropical drinks.

2) Country Western Wedding Theme Plan a shotgun wedding with a country western wedding theme. Western outfits are fairly easy to create or assemble, and a western cookout will surely keep your wedding reception costs down. You can either hire a company to have a western-style barbecue, or just use your own grill.  You may be able to find boot-shaped vases, cowboy hats and shirts, or other western items for decorations. For music you can play country-western CDs or hire a country trio or band. 3) Wine Wedding Theme For those of you into wine, a wine-themed wedding can be a great idea. You can hire a sommelier to put together a flight of wine for a reception tasting, or choose wines that mean something to the both of you. Perhaps the first bottle you ordered at a restaurant. Or a champagne dated the year you met. Decorations can include grapevines, wine bottles, or posters of wine regions. For wedding favors you can give your guests a bottle of wine with a personalized label of the bride and groom. 4) Butterfly Wedding Theme Butterfly releases after the wedding ceremony are becoming quite popular with couples. If a butterfly release will be part of your wedding, you can make butterflies part of your theme with butterfly decorations. 5) Las Vegas Wedding Theme Hire a few poker, roulette and craps tables and a few Vegas-style dealers and you have yourself a Las Vegas-themed wedding. Throw in an Elvis impersonator and you have yourself a wild Vegas-themed wedding. Spangler Entertainment can provide tables and dealers, as well as an Elvis impersonator!  For wedding favors consider a pack of cards with the bride and groom's picture. adapted from an article by Shari Hearn is a writer and website creator - http://www.articlealley.com/

“Save the Date”  — The next “Weddings The Bridal Show” at the Nashville Convention Center —Sunday, July 1st.  We hear there are going to be lots of enhancements with the next show including on-line registration and a speedy check-in process.  “Save the Date”--  Spangler Entertainment will be holding another open house on Sunday, July 15th.  It will be held at the Hyatt Place (formerly Ameri-suites Hotel) in Hendersonville from 1-3p.m.   This is a great opportunity to see firsthand  our many lighting options.

Did you have a chance to see Spangler Entertainment’s Black Tie Rhythm Band at the January Bridal Show? They were fabulous and we’re getting lots of calls from brides looking to bring live music & fun to their reception.  Our Black Tie Rhythm Band even comes with a Reception Emcee/Coordinator bringing you the level of customer service Spangler Entertainment’s  known for! Miss the performance?  Give us a call at 451-3432 and we’ll be glad to mail you a sample CD or check them out at the July 1st show!

Recipe of the Month

Tequila-Orange Grilled Shrimp Serves 4 to 6 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 jalapeno chile, very finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped Zest of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup tequila 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 cups cooked rice with fresh chopped cilantro and lime  Directions In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. In a shallow saucepan, combine remaining jalapeno and garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, orange juice, tequila, and shallots; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until mixture is thick and syrupy, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter; keep warm. Heat a gas grill on high or stove-top grill pan over high heat. Grill shrimp, turning once, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; pour tequila sauce over shrimp. Garnish with chives; serve immediately with lime wedges. Serve with Cilantro-Lime Rice.