HOW TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLY FUN CELEBRATION!
In 2007, my friend and fellow Wedding Entertainment Director™, Peter Merry, released his self-published book, ”The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!,” the first wedding planning book for Brides and Grooms who want their guests to enjoy an unforgettably fun celebration.

Since its initial release, ”The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!” has received outstanding reviews and extraordinary media coverage , while over 10,000 Brides and Grooms purchased the book to assist them with their once-in-a-lifetime wedding receptions. It also became a must-have reference for countless wedding DJs and other wedding professionals across the country.

MAKING THE “BEST” BETTER!
Peter Merry has now updated “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!,” adding even more valuable information. ”The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!” features 230 creative ideas for planning a wedding reception celebration that will be filled with laughter and dancing and memorable moments that flow smoothly from one moment to the next.

COMING TO A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU!
The good news is that it will be possible for nearlyweds to find this incredible resource at bookstores everywhere, beginning October 12, 2010! If you just can’t wait, you can pre-order “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!” on the Barnes & Noble and Borders Bookstores’ web sites. 

Peter Merry, Author.

PETER MERRY IS COMING TO KANSAS CITY!
But, here’s the best news…ever! You can snag a copy of “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!“ before it goes on sale to the general public when Peter Merry comes to Kansas City for a series of personal appearances and a very special, “Sneak Preview Release.” You can catch Peter at a number of speaking engagements throughout the metro, from Wednesday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 19th…including the Perfect Wedding Guide Fall 2010 Bridal Show in Overland Park, KS.

CHECK OUT PETER’S BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE.
A short list of Peter Merry’s appearances has been listed in the “Events” section of the Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment Facebook page. Become a fan by “Liking” our page and we’ll keep you posted as to where and when you can see Peter and get your inaugural, signed copy of ”The Best Wedding Reception…Ever!“

Get Your Signed Copy At The PWG Fall 2010 Bridal Show

“The Best Wedding Reception Ever!” also has 101 full color images submitted by 32 highly talented professional wedding photographers…along with 22 real couple profile pages showcasing each couple’s uniquely personalized reception agenda and music selections.

GET A TASTE OF WHAT’S INSIDE!  
These are the Chapter Titles for “The Best Wedding Reception Ever!“…the first wedding planning book for brides and grooms who want their guests to enjoy an unforgettably fun celebration.

Chapter Titles for “The Best Wedding Reception Ever!” from The Best Wedding Reception Ever! on Vimeo.

“Groomology” is a book every Groom should not only read, but keep with him as a reference throughout the wedding planning process. It’s an entertaining look at serious ways Grooms-to-be can be active participants in the planning while helping their Brides-to-be avoid so much unneeded stress.  

As a guide to “what every (smart) Groom needs to know before the wedding,” it’s filled with extremely helpful and useful information. Plus, did I mention, it’s entertaining!

Like the Grooms that have borrowed the book from me, most engaged guys will enjoy the rather quick read. One of its unique selling points is that it is written from another guy’s perspective. You won’t be hearing Martha Stewart or any other so-called, female wedding expert in your head as you get into the meat of information that is sure to win you accolades from your Bride for years to come. 

The author, Michael Essany,was the host of  “The Michael Essany Show” on E! Entertainment Television. As a recent groom himself, Essany saw the need for an intelligent guide that would help the couple plan their wedding together.

“Groomology” Contents:

Let “Groomology” show you how becoming a partner in the wedding process can make the whole event more enjoyable, meaningful, and memorable. Time and time again, soon-to-be husbands only tackle what the bride-to-be has told them to do. “Groomology” outlines these traditional Groom’s duties but goes a step further to instruct Grooms in the art of getting involved.

Grooms Will Learn The Best Strategies For A Happy Bride Including: Being Sensitive To the Bride’s Needs and Worries. Taking Over Tasks the Bride Doesn’t Want. Understanding How Much Work Goes Into It All. Reducing Her Stress. Giving an Opinion. Letting Go of an Opinion. Being Creative. The One Thing He Needs to Do…(More “Groomology” contents). 

For more information about “Groomology,” including excerpts from the book, visit the listing on Amazon. Then…buy the book! You AND your Bride will be glad you did!

The Overland Park Marriott
Proudly Presents:

An Entertaining Workshop For Every Bride & Groom!

Please Attend As Our Guest:
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
from
6:00pm-8:00pm

At the
Overland Park Marriott (Map)
Grand Pavilion

Admission: FREE

You and your guests will have the opportunity to meet Ron Ruth, owner of Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment and one of the most sought after Wedding Entertainment Directors™ in the Midwest.

Ron will share his helpful tips, creative ideas and insider’s secrets of using…

to design and create an extraordinarily fun wedding celebration
that your family and friends will rave about for years to come.

To RSVP please contact Christina Cook, Catering Sales Executive, at 913.338.8626
or Christina.Cook@marriott.com.

Come and experience The Overland Park Marriott’s Chef’s culinary delights and discuss your
Wedding Reception, Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Shower, or Luncheon with a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner. Prepare to be inspired by the striking, contemporary design
that now embodies the Overland Park Marriott.

To RSVP please contact Christina Cook, Catering Sales Executive, at 913.338.8626
or Christina.Cook@marriott.com.

Recently Added: Exciting news from the Mojica Photography blog. Loraine Mojica McCall writes: “I will be there as well, and will give all attendees a free digital portrait after the workshop. Even if you think you’ve already planned everything for your wedding, it will be worth your while, plus you’ll get a free professional portrait for your FB profile.”

The Wedding Industry Networking Group (WING) Presents:

“Disney’s 3 Keys To Success
and Your Wedding Business”

Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 
at 6:00 p.m.

Lawrence Masonic Center (Map)
1301 E 25th St., Lawrence , KS

Admission: FREE To ALL Wedding Professionals
No Pre-Registration Required!

 Would you like to know how your wedding business can experience the same level of customer loyalty and unparalleled success as the Walt Disney Corporation, the leader in business excellence?

 Walt Disney World is the #1 vacation destination in the world with over 45 million annual visitors…70% are return guests. There’s no denying that Disney set the standard for making guests happy. That’s why hundreds of corporations from around the world and from every conceivable industry invest heavily into learning and emulating the Disney way. 

Join Ron Ruth, owner of Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment in Kansas City, Wedding Entertainment Director™ and self-professed “Disney Geek” as he presents “Disney’s 3 Keys To Success & Your Wedding Business.”  Ron will share some of the details behind the components Disney utilizes to assure   the delivery of quality guest care at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. These keys are not only essential to Disney’s 55 years of success in the theme park industry, they are the cornerstone to their reputations as “The Happiest Place On Earth.”

You’ll learn how the Walt Disney Corporation became the standard bearer of excellence in creating happiness for their guests by utilizing the essential service elements of Courtesy, Efficiency and Show. You’ll also hear a few of the secrets to Disney’s long standing tradition for providing park guests with unexpected magic and exceeding expectations.   

And, with a little imagination, you’ll walk in Walt Disney’s shoes and discover how you can incorporate these same, highly touted customer service elements into YOUR wedding business…distinguishing your company as the leader in innovation, exceptional client satisfaction and business excellence.

From Peter Merkle , President of Chicago Chapter of the ADJA -
“You want to find out what makes Disney so successful? You want to see how these success principles apply to your business?

Ron Ruth puts it all together. He shows you the reasons why Disney maintains their status. He shows you best practices that work for Disney (and makes it interactive!). All throughout Ron Ruth makes it informative and entertaining for you.

He puts people in the seats and keeps them there all throughout the presentation.

I highly recommend Ron Ruth for an engaging, well thought out and well presented topic.

“To all who come to this happy place, welcome …” And to all who come to this happy presentation, you will be welcome. It’s a must see!”

"The Crossfader Show"

Ron Ruth will be the featured guest on “The Crossfader Show” on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 2:00pm (CDT). Watch the live video stream @ http://tinyurl.com/269cola. No log in or registration required.

If you’re a wedding industry professional, join show host, Jose Heredia, as he interviews Ron about his fun & engaging presentation, “Disney’s 3 Keys To Success & Your Wedding Business.”

Walt Disney World is the #1 vacation destination in the world with over 45 million annual visitors…70% are return guests. It can be said with certainty that Disney knows the secret of making their guests happy.

Ron Ruth, owner of Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment in Kansas City, Wedding Entertainment Director™ and self-professed “Disney Geek” will share the details of Disney’s 3 keys to quality customer service at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, each essential in maintaining the parks’ reputations for being “The Happiest Place On Earth.”

Ron will discuss how the Walt Disney corporation became the standard bearer of excellence, utilizing the important elements of Courtesy, Efficiency and Show. He’ll also fill you in on a few of the secrets to Disney’s 55 year tradition for providing park guests with unexpected magic and exceeding expectations.

And, with a little imagination, you’ll walk in Walt Disney’s shoes and discover how you can incorporate these same, highly touted customer service elements into your wedding business…distinguishing your company as the leader in innovation, excellence and exceptional client satisfaction.

Stay up to date with “The Crossfader Show” by “liking” their page at http://www.facebook.com/TheCrossfaderShow or visit “The Crossfader Show” web site.

The Coach's Guide To Wedding Planning

I’m always intrigued by new books that come out about weddings, especially wedding planning. I’m sometimes amused that too often the authors of many, so called, self-help wedding planning books have a.) never planned a wedding themselves, b.) haven’t planned a wedding in years or c.) have only worked with couples that have exorbitant wedding budgets that most Brides and Grooms could never consider.  

 So, a few weeks back, while surfing the web, I stumbled across a new book titled “The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning” written by Lisa L Spahr.  There were 2 things about this particular book that caught my interest.

 First, Ms. Spahr is a newlywed living in Pittsburgh, PA, having married this past May, 2009. So, her book is written from the perspective of someone that has recently “lived” the wedding planning process. Second, she is a Master’s level psychologist and life coach, which means she helps individuals who want to live a better life. I was curious how the latter would translate into helpful information that Brides could use as they plan for their special day.

According to Ms. Spahr, “I loved the (wedding planning) experience! It was enjoyable, stress free and a dream come true. My skills as a coach helped to make the planning and wedding overall so enjoyable and rich.”

 When “The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning” arrived at my office (autographed, no less), I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was not the size of an epic novel, filled with a ton of “they done me wrong” horror stories about Wedding Professionals or a typical, ”because I did it this way, it must be the only way” approach to enjoying the ideal wedding celebration. 

In fact, Ms. Spahr has put together a very concise, 41 page, 14 easy step, outline that any Bride can use to aid them in enjoying the wedding planning process. And, even as a guy, I noticed that it is written in a very calming “voice,” as if she planted subliminal messages throughout that say “It’s OK. Everything is going to be fine. Really.”

From establishing priorities, selecting your vendors, who to invite and who not to invite (one of my favorite sections) to delegating responsibilities, taking time to relax and avoiding drama, Ms. Spahr has captured the realities that every REAL Bride experiences. And, she’s done it in a way that is easy to read and follow. She’s even sprinkled in a few suggestions and anecdotes from other newlyweds that can also be quite helpful to anyone planning a wedding, especially Brides with a limited budget or those that just don’t want to break the bank before they say “I do!”.    

 ”The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning” can be read in one sitting, so even Grooms will like it…especially if it is strategically placed in one particular room in the house. And, you might be able to fool him into thinking it’s a book about bowling since the cover photo (the only choice that the author made that I question) depicts Ms. Spahr bowling  in a wedding dress.  

In the end, I think the author’s note on the back cover sums up my review quite eloquently: “The process can be stress-filled or blissful–it’s your choice. If you opt for blissful, ‘The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning’ is for you.”   For what it’s worth, I’d have to agree!

 To learn more about the book, visit  ”The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning” blog.

To purchase “The Coach’s Guide to Wedding Planning”  ($10.95 + shipping), visit the Spahr Consulting bookstore.