General Sound Entertainment

Ok, so you're finally planning the day that you and your friends used to dream about? No big deal, right? Wrong! Let's face it, there are decisions to be made and people to be contacted and then all of the loose ends need to be tied so that your big day is flawless. Wait a minute! Before you decide to elope, consider this. All of the professionals who will take part in your special day are just that... professionals. They have been through this, in some cases hundreds of times, and have refined their skills to the point where you can trust them in whatever capacity they may be of service to you.
So relax and have fun with it! Do some research, ask questions and make people prove themselves to you. Only the best will be willing and able to do so. We at General Sound would love to be a part of your special day. To help, we have compiled a list of 94 things to do to make your wedding day great. Please remember that this is only a reference and the advice given to you by each of the professionals you hire should take precedent. The most important item in the list is the last one at the bottom. I tell all of my brides the same thing.

   51 Weeks         Set wedding date and time
   51 Weeks         Reserve ceremony location
   51 Weeks         Reserve reception location
   39 Weeks         Reserve General Sound as your DJ
   34 Weeks         Determine wedding type (formal, semi-formal, casual)
   34 Weeks         Determine reception type (sit down, buffet, etc.)
   34 Weeks         Determine wedding size
   34 Weeks         Determine reception size
   34 Weeks         Determine wedding colors
   34 Weeks         Make a preliminary budget
   33 Weeks         Choose and contact an officiant for the ceremony
   33 Weeks         Select caterer
   33 Weeks         Select attendants and ushers
   33 Weeks         Select photographer
   33 Weeks         Select florist
   26 Weeks         Select and order wedding dress and headpiece
   26 Weeks         Contact bakery or person selected to make wedding cake
   26 Weeks         Select bridesmaids' dresses
   26 Weeks         Determine rehearsal dinner site
   25 Weeks         Choose flower girl and ring bearer
   25 Weeks         Select wedding attire for flower girl / ring bearer
   25 Weeks         Begin to compile guest list
   25 Weeks         Reserve hotel rooms for attendants and out of town guests
   25 Weeks         Get sizes from bridesmaids
   25 Weeks         Select wedding bands
   24 Weeks         Choose wedding cake flavor and design
   22 Weeks         Order dresses for bridesmaids
   17 Weeks         Order wedding invitations, announcements, and thank-you notes
   17 Weeks         Register at bridal registries
   17 Weeks         Select style of men's wedding attire
   17 Weeks         Select musician(s) and cantor for ceremony
   17 Weeks         Begin to plan honeymoon
   17 Weeks         Select readers for ceremony
   17 Weeks         Check state requirements for marriage license and blood test
   17 Weeks         Select a friend to handle the guest book
   13 Weeks         Reserve wedding day limousine for bride and groom
   13 Weeks         Collect groomsmen's measurements
   13 Weeks         Reserve men's wedding attire
   13 Weeks         Plan rehearsal dinner
    8 Weeks         Select music for ceremony and inform musician(s) and cantor
    8 Weeks         Purchase guest book
    8 Weeks         Select song for first dance
    8 Weeks         Place final wedding cake order
    8 Weeks         Plan bridesmaid's luncheon
    8 Weeks         Arrange wedding day transportation for parents and attendants
    8 Weeks         Arrange transportation for bride and groom from reception
    7 Weeks         Purchase going away outfit
    7 Weeks         Complete trousseau
    7 Weeks         Settle business and legal affairs
    7 Weeks         Purchase gifts for attendants
    7 Weeks         Purchase bride's shoes, jewelry, nylons, and garter
    7 Weeks         Select bridesmaid's shoes, jewelry, and nylons
    7 Weeks         Add bride to insurance policy
    6 Weeks         Purchase postage for invitations
    6 Weeks         Complete and mail invitations
    5 Weeks         Review music selections with musician(s) for reception
    5 Weeks         Have a formal bridal portrait done
    5 Weeks         Change credit cards and checking accounts
    5 Weeks         Have final dress fitting for bridesmaid's
    4 Weeks         Purchase toasting goblets, ring pillow, and unity candle
    4 Weeks         Decorate gift box for envelopes
    3 Weeks         Inform post office of address change
    3 Weeks         Confirm honeymoon plans
    3 Weeks         Groom should have hair cut
   13 Days           Confirm all rehearsal and rehearsal dinner plans
   13 Days           Insure bridesmaid's wedding attire and accessories are complete
   13 Days           Make pew cards (for reserved seats at wedding)
   12 Days           Get blood test (if required)
   12 Days           Get marriage license
   11 Days           Give musician or DJ final music list for reception
   10 Days           Create a wedding day time schedule for all involved
    9 Days           Complete all bridal shower thank-you notes
    8 Days           Give photographer the list of pictures you want
    8 Days           If moving, plan to have phone & utilities turned on in new residence
    8 Days           Prepare wedding announcement for newspaper
    7 Days           Appoint a friend to return men's wedding attire
    7 Days           Complete seating arrangements and create place cards
    7 Days           Confirm the order for men's wedding attire
    6 Days           Confirm reception arrangements (gift table, center piece, etc.)
    5 Days           Address announcements to be mailed after the wedding
    5 Days           Bride should practice having hair and make-up done
    5 Days           Confirm wedding day transportation
    5 Days           Contact guests that have not responded
    4 Days           Give final count to caterer
    4 Days           Pack for honeymoon
    3 Days           Confirm accommodations for out of town guests
    3 Days           Continue writing thank-you notes
    2 Days           Arrange for flowers to be delivered to bride's parents after wedding
    2 Days           Bride have nails done
    2 Days           Place officiant's fee in a sealed envelope
    1 Day            Give marriage license and officiant's fee to best man
    1 Day            Have bridesmaid's luncheon
    1 Day            Make sure all men's wedding attire is picked up
    That Day        Have a Great Time!!!

Todd,
     Thank you so much for making our wedding day a blast! You are an asset to the agency!
      The Freemans

Dear Todd,
     I just want to take a moment to say a special “Thank You”. Having a Christmas wedding was very stressful but you made the day perfect. You did a beautiful job singing during the ceremony and Brian and I knew we made the right choice in entertainment from the beginning! You were truly a joy to work with!
      Sincerely,
      Brian and Robyn G., Chelmsford MA

Hi Todd,
     Well, everyone here is talking about what a wonderful time they had at the Groton Inn last week and what a great job you did! Thanks again for the great job!
      Mary H.
      NEBS Business Forms

Dear Mr. Della Porta,
     I just wanted to say thanks for your solid work as DJ and MC at last Saturday's Party. As a Free Press Veteran who's been through seven of these things so far, I sincerely thought your performance was the best by far.
     You accurately surveyed the crowd and met everyone's diverse tastes in music. It was great to be able to really enjoy my evening instead of worrying about the performer I'm glad we went with General Sound and would recommend your services to anyone needing quality entertainment.
     Ed Brennen Editor-in-Chief
     The B.U. Daily Free Press

Dear Todd,
    Thank you so much for the excellent job you did at our wedding. We hope you had as good a time as we did. I must say that everything was absolutely perfect. I was very impressed with everything that you did. Also, thank you for singing for us. You kept things very lively. Thanks again!
      Nykie and Ford
      Danvers, MA
Mr. Della Porta,

    Thank you so much for making our wedding day extra special! You did an excellent job of getting our friends and family up and dancing. Thanks again for your extra effort. It really paid off.
      Nicole and Mark S.
      Beverly, MA

Todd,
     You were the most helpful and most professional person we dealt with on our wedding day. Tina really appreciated your help with the traditional dances and the whole day was a smashing success.
I hope you realize how much your performance meant to us. You truly made the most important day of our lives, the best day of our lives.
      Sincerely,
      Tina and Rich T.
      Somerville, MA

General Sound Entertainment,
      You were awesome. Best of luck and keep up the good work!
      Kathleen H.
      Shirley, MA

Todd,
     Thanks so much for a job well done! I’ll definitely be in touch!
      Mary Sarah J.
      Tahanto Regional H.S.
       Boylston, MA