Saturday, October 17, 2015
Aries
Entertainment has been serving Berkshire County and surrounding areas with
quality entertainment since 1977.
We specialize in weddings, schools, clubs, and
corporate events.
We
have over 100 bands of all musical styles from dance, to rock, funk, jazz,
blues, ethnic, big band, country, tribute bands, classical, classic rock,
oldies, and national acts upon request.
We also have 70 DJ’s in all styles and price
ranges.
We
pride ourselves in being able to handle anything that is considered
entertainment. We also have soloist, duo’s, comedians, hypnotist, karaoke,
magicians, inflatable games, tarot card readers, palm readers, psychic’s,
dinner theater, children’s entertainment, belly dancers, exotic male &
female dancers, trivia, ventriloquist and theme shows.
Aries
Entertainment has worked with dozens of other Agency’s from around the
northeast, which allows us to draw from an even bigger pool of talent.
I
hope you will consider recommending us for your next event.
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Monday, September 21, 2015
RECOMMENDATION
FROM ZIV NELSON
Bruce,
My wife and I had an incredibly hard time planning our
wedding. One thing after another kept cropping up to cause problems. Through
all that, Bruce of Aries Entertainment was kind, understanding, supportive, and
helpful. He helped us find a number of groups, and then another set of groups
when our budget suddenly shrank. Our interactions with Bruce were some of the
first positive ones in the wedding planning process, and we’re very grateful
that we met him.
Thanks for everything.
-Ziv Nelson – February 3,2014
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Before
Booking Them
Hiring the
right team is critical to planning your dream wedding...and it can also be
quite stressful.
How do you
find the right match for you? How do you know who to trust? Where do you go for
advice?
First of
all, this is not an easy task and it’s totally normal for couples to feel
overwhelmed, frustrated or confused.
It’s not
like you plan a wedding every day! This is all probably brand new to you, so be
patient with yourself.
A few
tips to finding the right ones for you...
Do Your
Homework. You’ll get much more out of a meeting or conversation with a wedding
professional if you do a little background homework first.
Spend some
time on the internet or talking to friends who’ve recently been married. Find
out the average prices in your area and what services are available.
Get an idea
of what you like and don’t like. Wedding websites and chat rooms can be a great
resource. This way when you meet with a wedding professional you’ll be able to
ask better questions and have an idea of what to look out for.
Meet With
Them. An in person meeting is the best way to interview a potential wedding
vendor. It lets you get the full experience of their personality, style and
professionalism. If that’s not possible, have a phone conversation.
Ask
Questions. There are no stupid questions! Make sure you get clear, specific
answers to your questions. If you aren't sure what something means, ask them to
clarify. Keep asking questions until you completely understand. If a wedding
vendor has a problem with you asking questions, they probably aren’t the one’s
for you. The best wedding professionals are understanding and take the time to
help you make the best choices for your wedding.
Listen. Don’t
just hear the words they say, really listen. Watch the vendor’s body language.
Are they confident and comfortable with their response? Do they look and sound
nervous? Do you get a “funny feeling” about them? Take all the sights, sounds and
feelings into account along with their responses; if your gut tells you
something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.
Check
References. Portfolios are hand-picked to show off the best work, but they may
not represent the “average” wedding performance. Videos are edited for the
optimum presentation. But real referrals from satisfied clients are hard to
fake.
Call up
both client and professional references. Ask questions and use those listening
skills. Even if they give a rave review, you’ll often be able to “read between
the lines” if there were any issues or problems. Ask around and search the
internet for reviews. Check the Better Business Bureau for any outstanding
complaints against the business. Weigh all of this information into your
choices.
Here
are 8 Must Ask Questions to ask ALL your potential wedding professionals before
booking:
1. How many
weddings do you do per year? How much experience do you have? This is an
extremely important question. Ideally, your wedding professional should have
ample experience specifically with weddings. Not only will they be more skilled
in their craft, this also makes them a valuable source of information and
ensures that your wedding day goes smoothly.
2. How much
do you cost? Price is often relative, especially when you factor in experience,
reputation and expert skill. Generally, the most talented professionals have a
higher price tag because they are worth it.
3. How much
is the deposit?
4. What
specifically is included in that cost?
Because
packages often vary, it’s likely that you won’t be able to compare one vendor
exactly to the next without doing a little figuring. The lowest cost isn’t
necessarily the best deal; some higher quotes include services that you have to
pay extra for in other packages. Make sure you take this into account.
Find out if
your deposit is refundable under any conditions. Does the wedding professional
have a back up plan if something happens to them?
6. Do you
use a contract?
If the
answer is No, RUN! A contract is designed to protect both you and the wedding
professional. Don’t settle for a verbal agreement that won’t hold up in court.
7. Are
there any additional fees?
Taxes service
charges and travel fees can add up quickly. Make sure you understand exactly
what is included and if there are any other fees you’ll have to pay. This
should be clearly defined in your contract.
8. Do you
carry liability insurance?
The answer
you’re looking for here is Yes. This protects you in case an unfortunate
accident should occur on your wedding day. It’s also a sign that this is a
reputable business, since most “fly by night” operations don’t invest in
insurance.
If chosen
wisely, with the right wedding vendors you get expert help and advice...for free!
WOULD
BOOKING ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR WEDDING, WITH O EXTRA COST TO YOU BE SOMETHING
THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN?
Sincerely,
Bruce
Witherell – Aries Entertainment – 413-743-4246
The
wedding experts – The Entertainment Specialists
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