Oct 6, 2013 | be careful, Rakis Productions, Wedding Blogs
I know what you’re thinking- Isn’t this a wedding blog? Yes. It is, technically. But I’m referring to the larger blogs that post photo sets of extremely detailed, unique weddings. You know, the vintage, out in the middle of nowhere, pixie-looking...
Nov 2, 2012 | be careful, Creative Father Daughter Dance, event venues, Fun Wedding Ideas, make sure you ask your DJ what he or she is going to look like, Nikos Rakis, Rakis Productions, Wedding Venues
Pricing is a touchy subject with your vendors, but its not price you should be really looking at; yes, I understand everyone has a budget, and I understand in most cases you have to stick with it. You have to make sure you they are providing you with the most value....
Oct 29, 2012 | be careful, event venues, Nikos Rakis, Rakis Productions, Wedding Venues
Today I’m sitting here looking out the window and watching Hurricane Sandy tear my yard apart so I thought would be an appropriate day to talk about selecting your wedding venue. Selecting the right venue for your wedding is one of the most important decisions that...
Oct 8, 2012 | be careful, Nikos Rakis, Rakis Productions, what NOT to hire
So, you’ve spent all this time planning your wedding. Most likely, you did more planning with the entertainment than anyone else. So, who do you trust the day of your wedding to make sure everything goes off without a hitch? Most of you would probably say the...
Sep 17, 2012 | be careful, Nikos Rakis, Rakis Productions, what NOT to hire
Preferred vendors….just hearing that makes me cringe. Believe me, you will never see me on any venue’s preferred list, and I will tell you why. Every time you go to a venue, you will sit down with their sales person and go over all the details. Most of the...
Sep 14, 2012 | be careful, make sure you ask your DJ what he or she is going to look like, Nikos Rakis, Rakis Productions, what NOT to hire
Yesterday, I had scheduled maintenance on my car, and then I went for some authentic Greek food. I ate at a little place in Norwood, MA, called the Feisty Greek. My friend George, along with his brother and their wives, own it. Not only are they one of the few...