Cheryl Q Productions – June’s Featured Florida Vendor

“….Experience, professionalism, and honesty. It’s not about me getting a job, it’s about what’s best for my client…”

Cheryl Q Productions Dance

Cheryl Q Productions
Homestead, Fl 33090

Cheryl Q Productions, which was founded in 2003 by Cheryl Quinlan, serves
the Florida, Florida Keys and Georgia areas. Cheryl Q Productions provides Disc Jockey (DJ), Master of Ceremonies (MC) and Karaoke services as well as complete Entertainment and Events planning. “Cheryl Q” is a trained wedding and corporate entertainment specialist. She is the only female to hold a Computerized Performance System Disc Jockey Certification (CPSDJ) and is working toward her Master Entertainer Certification. Cheryl Quinlan was interviewed back in May of 2008 by WeddingsAffordable.com’s Chief Editor, Victoria Williams. Here is what she had to say…


Victoria: What makes you better than the competition?
Cheryl: Experience, professionalism, and honesty. It’s not about me getting a job, it’s about what’s best for my client. I work with and for my clients so they get the day they’ve dreamed of and the day they are paying for. I don’t just say I’ll do this. My clients can trust me. I offer a guarantee that is in writing on every contract.

Victoria: Tell us about your most exciting experience
Cheryl: Every wedding is the most exciting experience. It is a beginning; the start of a new life together. Families are brought together. Friends are celebrating. It’s a joyous time and very exciting for me personally.

Victoria: Tell us about your most challenging experience, how did you handle it
Cheryl: When the mother of the bride and the sister of the groom each had opposing opinions on the day of the wedding that were contrary to what was discussed with the bride. I explained to them what I was doing and why, then I asked for their input and suggestions. The bride got what she wanted, the mom was happy, and the sister was thrilled. I received thank you notes from all of them.

Victoria: What advice can you give to our readers?
Cheryl: Protect yourself when hiring a DJ or MC for your wedding. There aren’t any industry standards and you really don’t know who you are hiring. Make sure you get a contract. Don’t just shop price – the cheapest isn’t always the best. Make sure the DJ you hire is the one who will show up. Often times companies will bait and switch on a client i.e. you’ll pay a higher price, then get sent a $200 DJ you don’t know. Hire someone in a professional organization where the members are held to higher standards such as the ADJA (American Disc Jockey Association) or NAME (National Association of Mobile Entertainers). Remember – Your wedding is a once in a lifetime day you will never have again. Hiring a professional, even if it costs a little more, will be worth it.

Victoria: Is there anything else about your and/or your company that you would like the readers to know?
Cheryl: I was a professional entertainer and in the television and recording industry for a number of years before I started Cheryl Q Productions. I truly enjoy entertaining – it’s not just a job. I enjoy doing weddings and put a lot of time into the preparation. If I don’t feel a client is a good match for me I will decline their booking. I am client service oriented. If a client wants specialty lighting, additional sound systems, or to be showered with rose petals, I have these available. I’m also an ordained minister (non-denominational) and can step in if needed.

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Filed under: featured wedding vendor — vicky at 2:11 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2008

Victoria Bridal Couture – Starts 5/31/08

1302 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com

Special Information
Summer Sample Sale at http://www.victoriasbridalcouture.com/catalog_c248706.html
Date Special Begins 05/31/08
Date Special Ends 06/15/08

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Filed under: discount — vicky at 4:26 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sandals 4 Events Special -7/15/08 to 08/15/08

Sandals 4 Events

Julia Bornstein
Hollywood, Florida 33019
http://www.sandals4events.com

Special(s)

Personalized leather thong sandals for your WEDDING.Your names and date of the wedding embossed on your sandals.
Great for bridal attendants or wedding keepsakes…
We will add a beautiful satin bag with your name embossed with each pair of shoes if you order 24 pairs of sandals..
12 pair minimum are needed for embossing.
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Date Special Begins 07/15/08
Date Special Ends 08/15/08

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Filed under: accessories — vicky at 4:03 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Cheryl Q Productions – Special end 12/31/08

Wedding Special From Cheryl Q Productions

Site: www.cherylqproductions.com
Location: Homestead, Florida

South Florida’s Wedding Specialist says…
Have your first dance in the stars. Get a FREE specialty lighting upgrade valued at $250.00.
Getting Married in 2008? Call for special discount rates. (mention this ad)
Book your 2009 wedding before December 31, 2008 and get 2008 rates – a savings of 15%.

Valid Dates: 5/19/2008 to 12/31/2008

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Filed under: entertainment discount — vicky at 5:18 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2008

Patricia McKenzie’s Bohemian Garden-Special

TheBouquetBoutique
P. O. Box 55193
St. Petersburg, FL
33732

May/June Special Offer. $10 off orders of $100 or more. $25 off orders of $300 or more. We also offer additional savings on Wedding Packages. http://www.TheBouquetBoutique.com and http://www.flowerartgarden.com
Date Special Begins May 15, 2008
Date Special Ends July 1, 2008

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Filed under: Uncategorized — vicky at 5:52 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Berry’s Wedding Photography – Featured Florida Vendor

black and white wedding photo
Photo by Berry’s Wedding Photography

April 2008′s Featured Company

Berry’s Wedding Photography

Serves FLORIDA, GEORGIA, & USA
Atlanta, GA / SW GA (Albany) 30331 / 31706

Contact Person: Kenneth W. Berry
Services provided: Professional Wedding & Portrait Photography
1-866 SMILE OK
website: http://www.berrysweddingphotography.com/

Below is an interview with Kenneth W. Berry founder of Berry’s Wedding Photography. This is Weddingaffordable.com’s first featured company.

When was your company founded and by whom? 1994 (Kenneth W. Berry)

What regions do you serve? All of FLORIDA, GEORGIA, and NATIONWIDE

What made you decide to do what you do? Because I have a passion for photography and I love being around people and doing everything possible to keep the bride, groom, and the wedding party and their Family members all in a good mood as they get through their event. A relaxed couple will take much better pictures than a couple that is stressed out at their wedding. For this reason I am very particular about keeping an eye on the bride and groom to make sure they are as relaxed as possible during all of the photographing. It must be remembered by all of the wedding vendors that this is the Bride and Groom’s day and our job is to make sure we do everything possible to make the couple feel special and appreciated and loved. There is nothing as beautiful as a happy bride and groom on their wedding day so my job is to do my part as a photographer to contribute to their happiness on that special day of their life.

What else would you like to tell about yourself? I am easygoing, humorous, and fun to be around

What makes you stand out in the crowd?
I like creating very unique poses that have never been done before. I like creating images so unique that they turn heads when people see them for the first time.

What advice would you like to give for brides and grooms to be that will make the wedding planning process easier? Always get the Pre-Wedding photos of the Bride, Bridesmaids, and the Groom and Groomsmen out of the way at least 2 hours before the wedding starts. The more portraits that are taken before the wedding the least amount will be needed to be taken after the wedding which in turns makes the reception go more smoothly with hungry guests not being inconvenienced because of waiting for the photographer to complete all the photographs back at the church before dismissing the wedding party to go on to the reception. Remember: Pre-Wedding Photos.

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Filed under: featured wedding vendor — vicky at 2:21 pm on Monday, April 28, 2008

Launching Feb 4th 2008

Weddingsaffordable.com will officially launch its new Florida section of Feb 4th, 2008 just in time for that Valentine’s Day proposal. We will be featuring companies throughout the state of Florida in the month of February and any deals and wedding specials we find for Florida brides.

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Filed under: a message from us — vicky at 10:44 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Welcome to Weddingaffordable.com’s Florida Section

Welcome to florida.weddingsaffordable.com. Its weddingaffordable.com’s new section just for Florida brides. Why? Because Florida brides need info about deals and tips from Florida vendors. It simple and makes sense. You can read Getting Married in Florida to start with, but there will be much more. How about featured Florida Wedding Vendors and contests just for Florida brides and we won’t stop there

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Filed under: a message from us — vicky at 1:43 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2007