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At Split Second Sound, we’ve met a lot of people that considered having a destination wedding. We do travel! 

Something that holds many couples back from having their dream destination wedding is the fear that their closest friends and family might not be able to afford to attend. Here are some suggestions:

1)    Get a room block at a close-by hotel. This is crucial, whether your wedding is in-town or destination. This makes it as easy as possible for your out of town guests to find accommodations that are somewhat more affordable.

2)    Pay for some of their costs. We’ve heard of some people paying for their guests’ hotel rooms to try and offset costs.

3)    If you are unable to pay for some of the travel costs, you can set up meals for your guests at the hotel. For example, if everyone arrives the day before the wedding, you can have an open bar to welcome them, and then a brunch the day after the wedding. Not having to buy meals saves them some dough since they traveled to be there for your day and it makes them feel like you appreciate their effort in getting there.

4)    Research airlines that fly to your wedding location and figure out which one is the cheapest. Recommend booking with that airline on your wedding website. For example, Allegiant and Spirit Airlines usually have cheaper rates, but only fly to certain cities.

5)    Have a destination wedding ceremony, but then have a big party to celebrate after you get back so more of your friends and family can attend.

6)    Depending on the location of your wedding, accept that some people might not be able to afford to come. Your day will still be incredibly special, and you can celebrate with the loved ones who missed it later.

With over 30 years of experience, Split Second Sound loves to give advice, not just about entertainment, but all areas of events! Our clients know they can always come to us for help. Let us know if we can help you! We can be reached at 704-907-9507 or [email protected].

Tommy McCart Photography

After the all the excitement of being newlyweds calms down, couples love reviewing pictures from their weddings and reliving all the wonderful memories from their special night. Tommy McCart Photography (TMP) has been creating and capturing wonderful memories with over 19 combined years of experience in the wedding, portrait and event industry.  

Tommy takes a moment to describe his style, “We categorize our style of photography as natural [and] classic with an artful flair. I strive to capture and create images that are timeless reflections of each client’s day or special event.”

Tommy McCart graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Media Arts. Their studio is a Certified Member of PPA (Professional Photographers of America), NACE (National Association of Catering Executives and Affiliates) and ISES (International Society of Event Professionals). Tommy and his team pride themselves on client relations, stating “We are big on customer service here at TMP and want all of our clients to have a wonderful and memorable experience. We return emails, phone calls and any inquiries the same day and usually within the hour. I treat people the way I would want to be treated and I truly feel that every client is just as special as the next.”

Tommy and his team take the time to get to know their clients, getting a feel for the ideal style and imagery their clients have envisioned.

“My creativity is played out through my photography; I strive to capture images that truly are my clients, not what I am supposed to do, but what I feel they will love. We try to always get to know our clients and their needs and desires before ever starting a job. I feel this ensures that we get exactly what our clients are looking for,” Tommy states.

Tommy McCart Photography is there to take the stress out of worrying how your big day will look. They will work with brides and grooms, start to finish, to make sure that their spectacular moments will be captured and become works of art to cherish on the rest of their journey together. He further explains, “I once had a bride tell me that I was like a calming pill when I walked into her dressing room on her wedding day. I made her feel special and relaxed and reminded her that this was her and her fiancé’s day and to enjoy it. Everything will fall into place and remember that we were there to capture all of the memories and moments that we can. When I hear that we did indeed do just that, it reminds me of why I do what I do and how much I still love and enjoy it to this day.”

 Tommy McCart can be found at:  

http://www.tommymccartphotography.com/

Split Second Sound loves our brides and bridesmaids! Over the years, we’ve heard so many fun stories about how our brides 'proposed' to their bridesmaids. Yes....proposed!!  These are great ways to make your friends feel special and set the tone for how fabulous your wedding festivities will be.

 1.     Wine! Who doesn’t love a personalized bottle of vino?

2.     Get down on one knee. Propose to them just like your fiancé proposed to you. Extra points for making it laughably over-dramatic.

3.     Have it written on their coffee cup when you grab coffee together. Offer to order for her so she can grab a table. Tell the Barista to write it on there, and see how long it takes her to notice. 

4.     Customized tote bags! They can use it to help pack everything they need for the bachelorette party and wedding to follow.

5.     Baked goods. This is a great one because it doesn’t result in any clutter. Once it’s eaten, it’s gone! You can either make them yourself or have them made for you if you’re not an expert baker.

   6.     If you’re low on funding (gotta save some $$ for the open bar, right?), you can always make a sappy Instagram post tagging the person you’re asking with an adorable picture of the two of you.

7.     Customized koozies. Handy and adorable.

  8.     A heartfelt hand-written letter. Flashy calligraphy is always beautiful, but sometimes it can be more meaningful to hand-write a letter yourself recalling some of your best memories together. Fold it up like when you used to pass each other notes in class for a special touch.

9.     Team Bride temporary tattoos! Re-live your childhood with these bad boys.

   10.  Matching tumblers. Leave a note to save these for the bachelorette party festivities.

Split Second Sound is known for two things: Game Day & Event DJs to the Carolina Panthers and being Charlotte’s Premier Private Event Entertainment Company. While most people associate the latter title with weddings, the SSS staff is involved in so much more!

  As the new school year starts so does another one of our favorite times: school dance season. Being Charlotte Mecklenberg School approved, we are happy to be the primary DJ for many schools throughout the area. SSS has DJs working throughout the week which makes us readily available for a school day dance party!

  Featuring party motivators, TVs for live video feeds or photo montages, uplighting and more, Split Second Sound will get the dance floor packed for any school.