Skip Clark Entertainment Blog

This is becoming more and more popular with brides we speak with.  Many want a seperate sound system for the ceremony away from the reception.  At SCE we can provide that at little or no extra charge.  We also take it a step further, we can provide a complete FM wireless setup (no interference) where there will be no wires for your guests to trip over or making for a messy look.   If  you need more than one wireless FM system, it’s not a problem.  This includes all wireless microphones for you and your officiant as well. 

Another thing that is becoming increasingly popular is the cutting of the wedding cake before dinner and right after the first dance. The cost of wedding cakes is skyrocketing and much of that cake goes to waste. Cutting the wedding cake early gives the photgrapher a great opportunity for some great pictures and the cake will be ready to serve for desert immediately after dinner. This leaves very little for waste, and guests won’t be left waiting for the cake.  Most guests observe the cake upon arrival to the reception.  We do not “tell” brides to do it this way but we make it one of our many options.  As stated on the wedding channel, and as mentioned on FOX brides it is and has become very popular.   After seeing it done several times at the brides request it has been very successful.  In the end we do what ever you want it’s your day!

Have you ever thought about introducing “your” wedding party yourself?  Think about it, no one knows your wedding party better than you. SCE was one of the first to offer this and now many have followed suit. SCE brings you into the studio and you record the intro’s, and SCE puts it all together wth clips of selected music and it’s put on CD for you and your wedding party to keep as a momento of your special day. Skip Clark introduces you as husband and wife after he gets your guests pumped up and ready to welcome you to your reception. Just some thoughts for you to consider or pass along. Remember it’s your day, it should be your way!

Well the Summer is rolling on ….

Last month was great to SCE and I am very thankful for that. We were able to witness the most weddings ever in a month for us. I love weddings and I love what they represent. It’s the coming together of two individuals who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together. It’s romantic, it’s memorable, and it’s such a great feeling to be able to be there and see the bride and the groom as they exchange their vows, as they dance for the first time as husband and wife, as the father takes his daughter and dances with her.  Always happy for them and willing to participate in anything they can to make the day special.

Skip Clark Entertainment had the wonderful pleasure of working with a wonderful couple to make their wedding day special.  Jessica and Travis had their reception at the Whitetail in Manlius.  Richard and his staff where wonderful.  After introducing just the Bride and Groom, they danced to “At Last” which was sung by the Jessica’s father.  Loren Barrigar also provided entertainment for the cocktail hour.  It was a beautiful day, and a blast was had by all!  Skip Clark Entertainment has a goal of having all your guests remembering what a great time they had!   

SCE was honored to work with one of the best. One could almost say that Loren Barrigar was born with a guitar in his hands. At just four years old he stunned his parents by picking up his father’s guitar and announcing he wanted to play “In the Mood” with his dad. They humored him until Loren explained that his dad could take either the rhythm part or the lead, whichever he preferred. Guitar lessons were quickly arranged and two short years later Loren played the Chet Atkins hit, “Yakety Axe” in front of thousands of country fans at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the youngest guitarist to appear on that famous stage. During his childhood in Nashville, Loren studied with Jimmy Atkins, (Chet’s brother), a long-time member of the Les Paul Trio. A touring career followed, with Loren, his brother, and his father playing clubs and showrooms from Nashville to Las Vegas, and traveling with George Morgan and other established country stars.

I must say my life has changed since Skip has returned to do a morning show on Syracuse Radio.  It’s been a couple of months now.  I put Zach to bed about the same time as Skip hits the sheets.  Usually 8:30 Sunday’s and weeknights.  So here I am catching up on his blog and getting things ready for this weekend.  As a meeting and event planner for SUNY, I can also assist you in the planning of your special day.  Wedding Expressions by Nancy is a business plan I have had for some time and I now get to put it to use.  Ask about our services when you inquire about Skip Clark for your wedding DJ.  It was a crazy weekend with our events and Skip’s daughter graduating, after winning a NYS girls Lacrosse championship.  Congrats Carly!  Keep reading as we keep you up on what’s happening in our world! 

Saturday June 21st, Jeremy and Skip headed to Pensebene’s Casa Grande for what turned out to be a “Affair to Remember”.   What’s fun for us is how it seems that many of our weddings are connected to each other.  There seems to always be someone who was in another wedding in the past.  It’s the “word of mouth” when you do a great job that will keep you going.  We appreciate all the great comments.  Julie and Jimmy were high school sweetharts, through thick and thin and made it to this special day!  ”Our Love is Here To Stay” from Frank Sinatra was their song followed by Rod Stewarts, “The Way You Look Tonight” for her dance with her dad.  For Jimmy it was the classic Louie Armstrong “What A Wonderful World”.   There were many memories made this night, including the Blue Skies Quartet who sang 2 songs and dedicated them both to Jill and Jimmy!     Matt and Sarah from Picture Infinity were the photographers and as always do a great job!  They are among some of the best CNY has to offer.  We are are proud to be on their list of DJ’s they recommend as well. 

The dance floor was packed all night!  Great music, Great Fun!

I (Nancy) was off to Alexandria Bay for the Weston Employee Party providing some great entertainment!  It was a night of just casual fun and awards.

Nancy and I had the honor of providing the DJ Entertainment for Jill Grevelding and Jeff West on Friday June 20th as they had become Mr & Mrs Jeffrey West!  Jill had moved to South Carolina and returned home to celebrate her marriage to Jeff.  ”Your Everything” from Keith Urban was their song, and for Jill to dance with her dad we played Daddy’s Little Girl by Venessa Campagna.  It’s not the traditional Daddy’s Little Girl, but more than fit the occasion.  Photographer was my good friend Crystal, “Ultimate Images by Crystal”  She ranks up there with some others that are great photographers and they show passion for their profession.  Thanks to the “Lodge” for their hospitality and fun conversation.  SCE enjoys playing there and we look forward to returning soon!     Pictures are online!           

Skip Clark Entertainment is high on the list of recommended vendors at many venues both here in CNY and outside the area.  Most venues keep a list of vendors that may include several DJ’s, Photographers, Videographers, Quartets etc..  Ask to see their list of recommended vendors, and you decide.  Some vendors only say they have been recommended when in reality they haven’t but they have performed there because they were hired by the bride and/or groom.  Tonight we are in Rochester at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center hired by the State of NY for the SUNY Technology Conference.  I have been hired to provide the music and MC duties.  Tomorrow I will be back on the air at 5:30am on MOViN 100.3/96.5!    Short night but well worth it!

This past weekend was a weekend reserved for the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life.  Every one of us has been touched by cancer in some way, shape or form.  This is another organization that is very dear to Skip Clark Entertainment.  I was honored to be asked to participate as a MC this year.  This is another great opportunity to give back to the community.  Thank you for giving us that honor.

Not only did we participate in the Relay for Life, My daughter Carly was competing for the New York State title in girls lacrosse! She played attack on West Genesee’s varsity team. They came out victorious over Farmingdale at Cortland State. This is a very personal thing to me as I am very proud of all 3 daughters!

We’ll be back at it starting Wednesday as SCE heads to Rochester for the SUNY convention, along with some great magicians. Welch Allyn Lodge on Friday and Pensebenes Casa Grande on Saturday for wedding receptions.  Thank you to these fine venues for your recommendations!

Skip Clark Entertainment enjoyed a busy weekend with events all out of town.  Thanks to J&J for an outstanding event in the Pocono Mountains in Pa. on Saturday.  Thinking about a wedding in the Pocono’s?  Click here.  Before that we got it all started in Vestal NY providing entertainment at the Cohen Bar Mitzpah.  More coming on these great events.  SCE returned home on Sunday evening.    

Skip Clark Entertainment has posted many great pictures online for many to see.  However this online photo album is password protected to help prevent these pictures from being stolen and placed on other sites.  This is just another example of how we protect our clients privacy.   All pictures posted have the permission of the parties involved.  There are aways new and updated pictures on our website for all to see without a password. 

Pictures include brides and grooms, venues, lighting effects and different ideas.  These pictures have been exclusively given to Skip Clark Entertainment from professional photographers and videographers and therefore require to be password protected. There is also a page listing phone numbers for references. These specific pictures along with other information is available with a password from SCE in which past and present clients will receive.  Enjoy, and thanks for booking with Skip Clark Entertainment!