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.
Alterations
The Stitch Witch Diva - Clifton Springs - 315-256-8372
Ballroom & Other Dance Lessons
Rochester Ballroom Club - Canandaigua - 585-787-1054
Ithaca Dance - Ithaca - 607-266-0282
Banquet Halls/Reception Facilities (up to 300 ppl.)
Rosamond Gifford Zoo (Yes, a zoo!) - Syracuse - 315-435-8511 x113
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 (up to and beyond 300+ ppl.)
Burgundy Basin - Pittsford - 585-248-2660
Samuel's Grande Manor - Williamsville - 716-634-8425
Banquet Halls/Reception Facilities - Intimate Venues (up to 125 ppl.)
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
Catering
Diamond Catering - Syracuse - 315-487-0647
Ceremony Music - Instrumental
Feadan Or (Bagpipe) - Penfield - 585-234-0727
Engraving/Etching
CSA Solutions - Canandaigua - 585-905-0373
Entertainers
Uptown Entertainment - Upstate NY - 888-220-007
Event Planning / Wedding Planners
Liz Hopkins, LH Event Management - Rochester - 585-260-9818
Heavenlee Weddings - Buffalo/Niagara Falls - 716-361-3819
The Events Company - 315-422-9400
The Bridal Connection - Syracuse - 315-437-0030
Signature Events - WNY, etc. - 716-997-5359
Florists
Fingerlakes Florist - Ovid - 607-869-4666
Gifts
Hair Stylists
Michelle's Hair Studio & Spa - Farmington - 585-398-3520
Health & Fitness
Tall Trainer Fitness Systems - Canandaigua - 585-261-0533
Invitations
Invitations Plus - Rochester - 585-621-7340
The Bridal Connection - Syracuse - 315-437-0030
Jewelry
Inflatable's
Blue Apple Productions - Pittsford - 585-388-5500
Lodging
Ramada Inn - Geneva - 315-789-0400
Officiants
Rev. Kris Miller (non-denominational) - Rochester - 585-288-6386
Photographers*
Thomas Mizzoni - Canandaigua - 585-520-1950
Emanphoto - Central NY - 315-245-2421
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
Bach
Photo Images - Syracuse - 315-452-1279
Gardner Photography - Rochester - 585-748-7427
Stephen J. Appel Photography - Vestal - 607-748-4473
*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
Tent-all Rent-all -
Central NY - 315-225-2712
Transportation
Limo Service Buffalo - Buffalo (may be available for events outside their area) - 716-371-1997
Tuxedos
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.
Wine Trails
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail - 800-684-5217
Keuka Lake Wine Trail - 800-440-4898
Seneca Lake Wine Trail - 877-536-2717
Lake Ontario Wine Trail
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