A Belated Congratulations to Christine and Todd!

I just received a link to our good friends Christine & Todd’s wedding on Offbeat Bride (a great resource for brides who are having nontraditional weddings, and even those who are!).

As mentioned, GO FESTIVE! was at the beautiful event and captured some of the action! Christine and Todd are total pros in the photo booth!

Flipbooks Have Made A Comeback!

Did you know flip books were recognized as one of the earliest forms of what today is referred to as “interactive multimedia”? Flipbooks were first patented in the U.S. on May 16, 1882 by Henry Van Hovenbergh of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Early flip books consisted of simple drawings stacked in sequential stages of movement with a single staple binding. When the pages were flipped, they would create the optical illusion of motion.

Flipbooks were then popularized in the early 1900′s by the Cracker Jack Company who gave them away as free in-pack prizes. Other marketers soon followed suit, including manufacturers of breakfast cereals, bubble gum, cigarettes, automobiles and snack foods. The trend continued strong through the 1960′s. But unfortunately, that trend ended in the 1970′s as new technologies began to take the spotlight.

But now, flipbooks are back and better than ever! Go Festive offers the most engaging and entertaining flipbook experience. We’ve also created a process to make the design and production of flip books from live-action video footage easy and efficient. For an unforgettable moment, rent a Go Festive flipbook station now!

GO FESTIVE! has been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

Philadelphia, PA – January 26, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce GO FESTIVE! has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Unique Services (Other)!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

GO FESTIVE! stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud GO FESTIVE! for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that GO FESTIVE! is among the very best Unique Services (Other) within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.

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Flipbooks – as seen on TLC's Four Weddings

It’s a proud honor to announce that flipbooks have been featured on TLC’s “Four Weddings!” “Four Weddings,” is a bridal show that illustrates the step-by-step process that brides deal with to make their day extra special. Flipbooks have always added extra fun to weddings, now it is a privilege to gain national attention! Who would have thought video converted into a flipbook in just two minutes would be such a hit? Well, we did. The interactive nature of flipbooks motivates everyone to let loose because it is such a unique extra that you don’t see at many weddings. The brides on “Four Weddings” raved about how the flipbooks made their wedding unforgettable. This product isn’t just for TV weddings; it’s an option that is sure to be a hit at any wedding, party or event! Always remember laughter and smiles come guaranteed with flipbooks. Tune in to see this episode on TLC, this Friday at 7 PM!

Chalk it up!

We got some super fun new photobooth props this week in the form of “chalk bubble” chalk boards.

They are a great addition to our photostrips and let your guests leave you special messages to make the experience all the more personal!

Praise for our Festive Fotobooths!

GO FESTIVE! recently had the pleasure of working with Isis Petrie, an event planner with POSH Events on a gorgeous wedding. Larissa and Julio were married on May 30 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ; one of our favorite venues! The wedding was beautiful and we were happy to be a part of it. Here’s what Isis had to say about our services. We appreciate the compliments!

“I just wanted to take a moment out of the craziness of this week to send a sincere thank you to everyone for your contributions at Larissa & Julio’s wedding. The couple has expressed to me  that the wedding exceeded their expectations and they were very pleased with how everything turned out.

As a Coordinator, I recognize that I am only as good as the event partners I surround myself with.  I am glad that I was able to work with a vendor team that works with the same level of professionalism, dedication and wonderful product that I try to achieve.”

~Isis Petrie, POSH Events

Flipping Out at the Ballroom at the Ben!

We recently worked with Dana to provide flipbooks at her cousin’s wedding at the beautiful Ballroom at the Ben. Dana acted as the Matron of Honor and gave her cousin LoriAnn and her new husband Bryan one of our flipbooks stations as a wedding gift. Here’s what Dana had to say about our services:

“I just wanted to say that having the flip book booth at the wedding was AWESOME!! When I tell you that it was all the rage at the reception, I am not lying!! People are still talking about it! It was no hassle, no fuss, just pure FUN! The books were out fast and well put together and your staff went above and beyond to help anyone! They were superb! I would DEFINITELY recommend you guys to anyone that wanted to take their party up a notch, or FIFTY!!

~Dana”

We had a great time working with Dana, LoriAnn and Bryan. The wedding reception was beautiful, and we’re so happy that we got to be a part of such a great celebration. If you or someone you know wants to take their party up a notch – or fifty notches – give us a call! The GO FESTIVE! team is always ready for a party!

Get in the Mood

There are several thunderstorms in the forecast for the next week or so… GO FESTIVE! suggests that you watch a movie with your future spouse to get in the mood (wedding planning mood that is)!
My top 10 suggestions:
1. The Wedding Planner
2. My Best Friend’s Wedding
3. Father of the Bride
4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
5. The Wedding Singer
6. Meet the Parents
7. The Notebook
8. Sweet Home Alabama
9. The Princess Bride
10. Runaway Bride

"I Do!" and Brew!

TLC Casting Notice for "Four Weddings"

I don’t know about you, but I’m addicted to wedding shows! If you turn on my T.V. you’re likely to see a wedding dress, cake, or centerpiece. Once TLC’s new show “Four Weddings” airs you shouldn’t be surprised to see a Philadelphia wedding on my screen.

TLC is currently interviewing Philadelphia brides that are getting married before April 11, 2010 to be featured in their new show. Unlike some wedding shows that portray brides in a negative light or show only $500,000+ weddings, “Four Weddings” will reveal each bride’s hard work and their drastically different weddings. The brides will also collaborate with one another and attend each others weddings! Wouldn’t it be nice to attend a wedding without the obligation to buy some random gift?

As if it isn’t exciting enough to have your wedding featured on TLC, you could also win an all expenses paid honeymoon for your first wedding anniversary!

If you’re interested in being considered for the show, contact Kelly immediately at TLCBrides@gmail.com or 215-505-7775 ext. 102. Good luck!