RDB Events
RDB Events is all about throwing the most awesome shindig ever, right? For sure. But the job involves more than venue selection and decor decisions.
It’s the job RDB Events to ensure everything related to an event is taken care of, from idea conception to programming and day-of logistics. RDB Events is charged with creating experiences and bringing visions to life, which means stirring multiple pots.
“I take on all aspects of [our] events from start to finish,” says Steven Warner, CEO for RDB Events, a company that strives for perfection. Steve calls on his 30 years of event management for organizations such as the Caribbean Hotel Association, Planet Hollywood and Virgin Atlantic Airways, as he checks out venues, finalizes food and beverage lineups, designs stage and event layouts, and negotiates prices, among a laundry list of other duties.
Creativity and thinking outside the box is RDB Events forte. Designing fresh, innovative ideas to wow clients is what the company strives for.
Being able to think quickly on his feet has made Steve a “go to” planner in South Florida. “When you have a roomful of people and things don’t go as planned—a supplier falls through, a speaker is late—an event planner has to find a solution before the crowd notices there’s a problem” he notes. Being calm under pressure is his strong suit, “You can’t freak out when something goes wrong”.
RDB Events has gained a stellar reputation for excellent time-management and meticulousness . Sticking to the schedule and attention to detail—everything matters, from the tablecloths to the order of the speakers—can mean the difference between an average event and an amazing one.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
SIR ROCKWELL
It is well known that an MC will make or break a wedding reception. Many guests have witnessed a Master of Ceremonies that was not the same standard as the rest of the event.
Unfortunately, this has occurred too often and may lead to fractured relationships, especially if the MC is a personal acquaintance of the bride and groom.
The tradition of using a friend to act as MC has taken a back seat recently with the arrival of professional wedding MC’s. For the couple hosting the reception, hiring an experienced and well-prepared professional gives them peace of mind – and is one less thing to worry about. The rule is (because you only get one chance to get it right): choose your MC carefully.
Sir Rockwell has been the MC for at over 1,500 weddings, locally and internationally! The difference between Sir Rockwell and most other MC’s is that he has over 20 years as a Certified Event Planner. What does that mean? Simply put…he understands that the details matter. He is punctual and professional, works for the clie
nt and with the other vendors at the event to ensure not just a successful evening but a memorable one!
You name a South Florida event and and Sir Rockwell has been the MC for it! From intimate weddings to the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival with an attendance of over 15,000 people.
DJ SERVICES
The most important part of your wedding only takes about 6 seconds… and that part is free! That’s when you say “I DO”! The most important part of your reception starts before you enter the reception venue, and continues until the very end… that’s your DJ!
DJs don’t just show up and play music for 4 hours. Your DJ will spend many hours prior to your special day; preparing your music, organizing a schedule, coordinating your special songs
with you, putting together your introduction list, testing the discs, packing equipment, loading equipment, unloading equipment, setting up the system, and straightening up their area, all before your reception even starts.
Your cake cutting ceremony may last as long as 5 minutes, the food you choose could last as long as an hour, your dress, flowers, and table decorations will be beautiful. All of these things will create your ambiance, but they won’t entertain your guests!
Your DJ will start playing background music before your guests arrive. They will have your bridal party introduction music cued up andready to go, and have your introduction list within easy reach so that it is ready to go for your grand entry. Now it’s time for your DJ to become the MC… “Ladies and gentleman, if you would please rise and help me welcome… for their first public entry… MR&MRS ____ _____!
From there you will be guided into your 1st dance, (depending on your schedule) and
then dinner will be announced. During dinner soft background music will be played and you DJ will probably host the toasts.
After dinner your DJ will MC the other traditional dances… father/daughter, mother/son, and/or any other special dances you have requested… then it’s time to get the party to started!
THE ENTERTAINMENT IS YOUR THANK YOU GIFT TO YOUR GUESTS.
Your DJ will have coordinated a song list with you of your special songs, and will mix in songs they know will fit just right for your guests. Your DJ will MC special dances, and also keep an eye on the schedule to include and MC your traditional special events; garter toss, bouquet toss, catchers’ garter ceremony, and cake cutting. Your DJ is basically the host of your reception!
At the end of the night your Dj will play your last dance, thank you and your guests for a great evening, and shut down the system. Thenthey are back to packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking again!
You will probably spend more on flowers than you do on your DJ. You don’t need to do a lot of shopping around to find the right DJ. Once you find one that you are confident in, hire them! Don’t lose them because you are holding off and trying to get a cheaper one… get the good one!
To sum it all up, a month after your wedding your guests won’t remem
ber the cake, the food, the flowers, or your table decorations, but they WILL remember what a great time they had celebrating your wedding and being entertained by the fabulous DJ you chose!
