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Yield Coffee

Drink coffee and change lives? That's a deal! I just met Kyle and Luke with Yield Coffee at a bridal show and was impressed not only by the quality of the coffee and their knowledge and passion for roasting, but more importantly the sense of weight and mission they carry with their brand. These fellas are committed to creating sustainable development in Nicaragua and every time you buy their coffee, you support that mission. Learn more by watching the video below:

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SRO Prints

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"Live Painting" - Treat your guests to a mesmerizing experience!

Meet Mark Thesken, owner of Thesken Art and one of the most gifted people I've encountered. I recently had the pleaure of meeting Mark at the Newport Aquarium Bridal show after watching him craft a canvas masterpeice depicting a bride and groom in bright, vibrant colors in literally minutes. Mark's talents are nothing short of incredible and they can be applied to virtually any event type and he has the resume to show it. Mark has brought his "live painting" or as some describe "speed painting" to numerous charities, NASCAR, the Reds and Bengals organizations, NFL, US Army, and churches around the country.

Now it's onto weddings and it seems the ideas for application are as numerous as Mark's pallet of colors. For starters, you could hire Mark for either your ceremony or reception; both are a good fit. Brides and grooms can honor a special person (alive or deceased) in the family with a live painting. The bridal party can suprise the bride and groom with an impromptu painting, one that makes for the perfect wedding gift. Can you say custom?! Or maybe Mark can create his magic during a toast. However you scheme it, Mark will mesmerize your guests and create art that will connect on a deep level with everyone in the room! I can't help but think this will become a growing trend in weddings. Give Mark a call or text at 513.259.7788 or email at: mark@theskenart.com

Thesken ART Wedding from Lattire Films on Vimeo.

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The Say Cheese Definition of Good Customer Service

Only vendors with good reviews (and enough of them in a year) get this award. Good reviews come from solid customer service, which to us is:

• FAST correspondence with email, texts, Facebook Messenger, and phone calls. In our "smart phone" world, we are all conditioned now to expect fast answers and that is what you get with Say Cheese.
• Knowledge - Patrick can answer your questions from the technical side of how a dye-sublimation printer works to where best to place your booth inside your venue. 10 years of experience and thousands of rentals (that's "veteran" experience in photo booth terms)!
• Approach - Say Cheese will never be "gimmicky", "salesy" or just downright pushy; not our style!
• Referrals - We don't financially benefit from "kick backs", so any referral for another vendor is vetted through time spent with that person and / or company. They're a true, solid referral with our endorsement.
• At your event - Booths are delivered earlier in the day before your guests arrive. ALL of our attendants have been with Say Cheese now for a minimum 3 years. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional!
• Local - Say Cheese is not a national company that "farms out" jobs to a local affiliate using Groupon or Google Adwords to advertise. Ask your venue about Say Cheese. We're confident they will vouch for us!

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Free Liquor Tastings with Images by Daniel Michael

Daniel Michael

Wedding photographer and friend Daniel Michael is hosting free liquor tastings once a month for the remainder of 2018. Yes, I said free. He is opening up his office in the Reading Bridal District to past couples, fellow wedding vendors, and engaged couples. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the team in a casual atmosphere and possibly meet other vendors in the process!

Each month will feature a theme, with a variety of selections to choose from. For example, March will feature a myriad of moonshine. You are welcome to bring your drink (even if it's not part of the that month's theme), and other beverages like beer and wine will always be made available.

I have met many wedding vendors across all categories over the past 10 years, but none as generous as Daniel. He really does strive to make a connection with everyone, vendors and couples alike. For more info and to view the scheduled tastings, visit the Images by Daniel Michael Facebook page.

For more info about wedding photography, visit their web site.

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Say Cheese Photo Booth and March of Dimes

March of Dimes

Say Cheese was privileged to take part in another "Signature Chef's Auction" fundraiser for March of Dimes at the Hyatt Downtown. Special thanks to all the restaurants who provided their time and talent putting forth amazing dishes. Just imagine life without good food. We are blessed in America to have such an abundance of food, good food at that! Some of my personal favorites:

Patricia's Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Cooper's Hawk (jumbalaya)

Brown Dog Cafe (pulled pork )

Also special thanks to DJ Big Daddy Walker for providing the music entertainment.

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Say Cheese Photo Booth earns the prestigious black badge with Wedding Wire!

We did it!

Say Cheese Photo Booth is now part of an exclusive group of vendors with 100 + reviews! This badge reflects our commitment to provide great customer service. To be specific, what does that mean for you?

• Expect quick correspondence via phone, email, text, or even Facebook messenger
• Expect competitive pricing, with four packages to choose from and lower deposits than our competitors
• Take advantage of budget friendly PayPal financing, with 6 months same as cash
• Enjoy more variety, with 4 commercial grade booth styles to choose from
• Anticipate a pleasant experience with our experienced, friendly, and professionally dressed attendants

If you are considering renting a photo booth, know what Say Cheese wants to please you. Ask your venue manager or planner, and let him or her vet us. Venues like Say Cheese because were are easy to deal with and they are familiar with us after 10 years of experience, MORE than ANY other photo booth company in the region!

Call or text 513.256.3460 and let's get started creating your photo booth story!

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Going to a bridal show? 3 smart tips when shopping vendors

Bridal shows in Cincinnati come in all sizes. For larger shows such as Bridalrama and Wendy’s, here are 3 quick tips to make the most of your time spent (from a seasoned vendor’s point of view).

1. Go with a small group. Going with your mother, future mother-in-law, besties, or any combination thereof provides several advantages:

• “two heads are better than one” rings true here. More people = more perspectives. Your best friend might think of an important question that you overlooked. Also there are many distractions, so effective listening can be a challenge. Someone in your group may have caught that important detail when you smelled those wonderful cake samples next door.
• split up and do some “reconnaissance”. The above mentioned bridal shows feature more than 100 vendors, so while you are talking to vendor A, your mother and best friend can be combing other aisles, looking for the next vendors to talk to on your short list. This saves time.

2. Pay attention to the schedule. Many bridal shows feature a fashion show or two during the duration of the main event. This is a great opportunity to grab extra time and attention from vendors. This leads to more meaningful conversation, wherein you can develop rapport with that photographer, DJ, or photo booth provider (hint, hint). Also, I can tell you from years of experience, that shows slow down during the last 30 minutes. Again, this means less competition with the crowd for the time and attention of vendors.

3. Be ready to book. Many vendors offer bridal show only specials. If you have already done some internet research to narrow your field of candidates, the bridal show offers a great opportunity to meet them in person to identify a possible working relationship. All things being equal, we humans like to associate and do business with others we feel good about. If a match or two has been made, take advantage of the savings.

Speaking of vendors, we know a bunch of ’em. We can help you narrow your list of candidates and provide some solid referrals. Here are just a few of dozens I am happy to recommend:

DJ – McFadden Music, DJ Toad,

Photographer – Daniel Michael, Pottinger Photography

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Pottinger Photography

At Say Cheese, we are NOT photographers. In fact, I would sooner mistake “aperture” on a camera with a term I learned in anatomy class. Photography is an art and while there are many “photographers” out there, Brenda Pottinger has always struck me as a qualified, astute professional at her craft. She knows what she is doing, is thorough about her process, and as you’ll learn, she is adept at looking for and capturing the “we did it” kind of moments on your big day. Below is a Q&A with Brenda so you can get to know her as you shop your photography options.

*What is your background? *

What if you could stop time and hold it in your hand? I heard that I could
have super powers when I was a kid and so I knew photography was for me! I
started taking photos very young with an old girl scout camera. My father
taught me the rules of photography and composition and we used to go out on
the weekends on a photo adventure. From old cemeteries to Civil War
reenactments to dawn at the Downs (at Churchill Downs) we always had fun
practicing photography. In high school I took two newspaper classes and
learned how to develop photos in the darkroom. In college I fell in love
with art graphic design and decided to take my minor in photography and
upgrade it to a major in art. I also majored in Mass Communications.
throughout my life, photography has always been there. Even with graphic
design I would use my own photographs to create ad pieces and designs.

*When did you first realize you wanted to work with weddings?*

After photographing a few smaller weddings I was hooked. I loved that
wedding photography now was an art form. We could create something that our
brides would pass on and share with the friends and family and be proud to
hang on their walls.

*How long have you been in business? Where are you located?*

We have photographed weddings for more than 10 years! After focusing on
growing our business and building our client base I went full time about 8
years ago. We are located in the Northern Kentucky area and we travel all
over the country for weddings.

*Why did you start your business?*

We started our business because we love photography. Wedding photography is
a creative art form that means so much to so many people. I love when at
the end of the night the bride gives us a hug and says they couldn’t have
done it without us or that we are their favorite vendor. We try to make our
job look easy but there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. From
preparing a custom photo timeline to helping out on the day of the wedding
in any way that we can. We have been known to help bustle dresses, move
dinner tables to get the dancing going, find spoons and uncover dishes when
caterers leave early and to do everything we can to make our couples have a
wonderful wedding day. We love that our couples have invited us to capture
their celebration! And the best compliment is that they recommend us to
their friends and family. And when the time comes, we love photographing
their newborns and first family photos!

*What is your favorite part of a wedding? *

I have two favorite parts! One is when the music is playing and doors open
and the bride walks in. Even after more than 100 weddings I still get
choked up! It is an emotional moment and you can just feel the excitement
in the air. Another favorite is right after the ceremony. I love it when
the couple recesses down the aisle and has a minute to themselves It often
results in the second married kiss. It is such a beautiful moment because
they know nobody is watching and they are officially married. They have the
– we did this- smile!

*Where do you go for inspiration?*

My favorite place to look for inspiration is in fashion magazines (Vanity
Fair, Vogue etc.) and art museums. I love finding classic compositions that
work well in contemporary settings.

*What are your favorite upcoming trends?*

I love that brides are thinking about unique locations for their
celebrations. They aren’t afraid to try a new location and make it their
own! New locations and surroundings are inspiring. I love going to a new
place and scouting for the best photo locations. If it is a location that I
am not familiar with I often get to the location early to make a game plan
so we can move quickly during the day.

*Do you have any new favorite products?*

Our new bamboo prints are a great way to display beautiful photographs on
a renewable source. It looks amazing on outdoor photographs because the
grain of the bamboo shows through in the lighter areas of the photograph.

*Anything else you want to share with us?*

We are excited for our 2015 weddings and we can’t wait to capture
the moments of their story!

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