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As a professional http://www.hawaiiweddingemcee.com">Master of Ceremonies, I frequently get asked about original ideas to help personalize my clients' http://ninjaentertainment.com/blog/category/weddings/">Hawaii weddings. After all, after investing much time & money into creating a signature "look" to the event, most brides-to-be don't want the presentation itself to be average and ordinary. So depending on your tastes, style, and interest, I can help you create fun activities that get your audience involved AND are a reflection of who you are.

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The activity was a lot of fun and a hit among the guests! Even the non-golfers had a good time as they watched some great golfers make (and miss) putts. And because the newlyweds and many of the guests played golf, the activity was much more meaningful than simply tapping the glasses to get the newlyweds to kiss.

When planning the presentation for your own Hawaii wedding, think about your interests, likes, and dislikes. Use your creativity to come up with unique ways to tie those interests into traditional moments like the bouquet giveaway, cake-cutting, and toasts. Come up with original ways to get your audience involved. Or, you could simply http://www.ninjaentertainment.com">contact me for help. I'd love to sit down with you and help you create a party that's just as fun, unforgettable, and unique as you are.

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Image courtesy http://www.edpingolphotography.com/" target="_blank">ED PINGOL Photography

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To all of the brides and friends who dropped by my booth at the Hawaii Bridal Expo this weekend: thank you for coming! It was great meeting you and hearing your stories about your upcoming wedding.

To my past clients (Sunny [and her mother and sister Summer], http://ninjaentertainment.blogspot.com/2008/09/ed-monica-pingol-awesome.html">Kris & Christy): it was AWESOME to see you again! It is so nice to catch up and see how things have changed since your wedding, and how some things have stayed the same! Special thanks to KRIS, who was gracious enough to hang out and help me in my booth even though he missed the Baltimore game! Thank you thank you thank you!

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Thank you to all my http://www.ninjaentertainment.com/credits.htm" target="_blank">photographer & videographer friends who helped contribute images and video to my booth presentation! Your generosity, and more importantly, your friendship, is very much appreciated!

Over the next few weeks, I will be following up with those of you who are planning your wedding soon, and I look forward to helping you create a party that is so very FUN, STRESS-FREE, UNIQUE, and something that will give you HAPPY MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!

Don't forget to register for the http://weddingvip.ninjaentertainment.com" target="_blank">Wedding VIP Club! Visit

There are a lot of ways to make your wedding reception more FUN, UNIQUE, STRESS-FREE, and MEMORABLE. You can find some original and creative ideas by doing two things:

VISIT MY BLOG. Check it out at blog.ninjaentertainment.com . I frequently post ideas, games, and more. Check it out, and often.

JOIN MY WEDDING VIP CLUB. Membership entitles you to exclusive access to my most unique and personalized ideas, including my weekly "Wedding Tip Sheet" which has great ideas to make your wedding more lively and fun for you and your guests. You can join by visiting weddingvip.ninjaentertainment.com


I hope the ideas you find on my blog and as a member of my Wedding VIP Club help you create a party that is as FUN, UNIQUE, STRESS-FREE, and MEMORABLE as it can be!

I look forward to serving you.

Best wishes,

Marino M. Regalado
Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies
Ninja Entertainment

More stories, photos, tips, and ideas on how to create a FUN, MEMORABLE, STRESS-FREE reception in Hawaii that your guests will remember forever can be found at my blog at

http://blog.ninjaentertainment.com

Awesome and fun best describes the party that JEN & MARK had last night! After months of planning and preparing for their big day, it finally came, and the results were quite spectacular! From the moment the first guests arrived, we created a very positive energy in the room that grew as the night progressed, and when the dancefloor opened, we had a full floor of dancers all the way to closing time!

With a personalized Grand Entrance based on Sportscenter and the NCAA Final Four...

Read the rest of JEN & MARK's wedding story on my blog at blog.ninjaentertainment.com !

Why hire a Professional MC?

By Marino M. Regalado, Master of Ceremonies & Interactive Entertainment Specialist, www.ninjaentertainment.com

There are many reasons why a professional MC may “cost” a lot of money. But the truth is, the professional Master of Ceremonies may be one of the most important investments you will ever make.

The truth about costs

Many brides we speak to initially have asked a friend or relative to host their wedding reception. On the face of it, it makes sense: that person knows you personally, may be funny, and may be comfortable speaking to a group of friends. Most importantly, he or she is FREE. But as the saying goes, sometimes you truly get what you pay for. Consider these:

• Your friend or relative may be funny in front of you and your close-knit group of friends/coworkers. But will they be comfortable in front of 100 people they barely know?


• Will you be comfortable with what they may say or do to get the guests to laugh? The dirty in-joke they always tell among friends may be funny, but will your grandmother and parents feel comfortable hearing it at your reception?


• Many local family/friend MCs rely on embarrassing the bride & groom to elicit a laugh. Do you want to potentially be the butt of endless jokes and humiliating stories? Will you be comfortable if your most intimate secrets become public?


• Does the MC have the experience to properly announce the formalities of a wedding? Will he know how to introduce the cake-cutting so that everyone’s attention is focused on the cake? How will he get the single people to the dancefloor for the bouquet toss? If this is their first and only wedding they have performed at, they may not have the skills to announce the formalities with confidence.


• Does he have the experience to handle unplanned surprises that may arise? If the videographer needs five minutes to set up the projector for the slideshow, will your host know how keep your guests’ attention? If your guests go home early because there wasn’t enough interest in the activities, it becomes a very expensive situation.


• Does he actually want to do this, or would he rather not worry about it and ENJOY THE PARTY AS A GUEST? Some family MCs only take the job because they will feel guilty and obligated if they say “No” to your request; otherwise, they simply want to relax and enjoy your party as much as your other friends and family. Other MCs may not realize the importance of their role, and may not take your wedding seriously.

It’s truly a shame when a bride & groom invest thousands of dollars into their wedding and allow an amateur to run the entire presentation. After all, if the guests go home early because they were bored or because there just wasn’t enough interest...

See the rest of this article on my website at http://www.ninjaentertainment.com">www.ninjaentertainment.com

Warmly,

Marino M. Regalado, Wedding Entertainment Director

Ninja Entertainment, Honolulu, HI

You can find daily tips, information, stories, and more on my blog at blog.ninjaentertainment.com . Check in often, and learn something new everyday! These tips will help you make your wedding reception a very FUN, UNIQUE, STRESS-FREE, and MEMORABLE experience.

And for more information, you can always visit my website at www.ninjaentertainment.com .

Congratulations on your engagement, and have a great wedding planning experience!

Warmly,

Marino M. Regalado
Entertainment Director
Ninja Entertainment
Honolulu, HI

So you may be wondering why a wedding MC and DJ is talking about shoes...Well, part of my philosophy is that, on your wedding day, you should be as STRESS-FREE as possible. To that end, wearing comfortable shoes will make the day much more bearable. As part of my blog update, I have started a new feature entitled "Wedding Tip Of The Day", in which the tips will help make your wedding day much more FUN, UNIQUE, STRESS-FREE, and MEMORABLE. Today's tip falls under the heading "Stress-Free" and deals with shoes. Read about it on my blogspace at http://ninjaentertainment.blogspot.com , then visit my website at http://www.ninjaentertainment.com ! Have a fabulous day!

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