Motivational Monday: "Close To You"

Bobby Womack, a soul storyteller, has paid his dues for a very long time with tragedy and drug addiction before getting his shot at solo stardom.  If you like old music with a message, this old school playah was a consistent hit maker on the RB&B charts during the 60's and much of the 70's.  Long before Jaheim and the others, Womack's high standard of quality control was having couples remember to love long and certainly without end. 

SO, grab your favorite girl/guy and make your way to the dance floor.  Hold them close and live in the moment.

Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you're near?

Just like me, they long to be close to you.

Why do starts fall down from the sky, every time you walk by?

Just like me, they long to be close to you.

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Monday Motivation: "You Are..... Everything"

Staying true to celebrating the magic of music Charlie Wilson has given us the perfect wedding song! If you don't know "Uncle Charlie" you must have been living under a rock.  Charlie Wilson’s distinctive voice is evocative of both past and present. He is one of the few artists whose vocal style and performance continue to influence some of today’s most popular artists including R. Kelly, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Kanye West to name a few. 

 

 

Butterflies is what I feel inside
And every time it's like my first time oo wee
And I can never find the words to say
You're the perfect girl
You're made for me
It's so easy to love you baby
We're compatible, incredible and natural we are
And girl I've never felt this way before
From the bottom of my heart
Baby girl I just wanna tell you that you are

Some people search a life time and never find a true love oo wee
Heaven care enough for me to give me you
And now our hearts can beat together 

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Monday Motivation: ".....Motivation"

The power of music is mind blowing, music can be an incredible tool for motivation! 

As we're approaching the 4th of July remember fireworks don't have to be limited to outside at the park.  Re-ignite your love life with some magical motivating music.  I like old school so a few of my favorite artists include Enchantment, EWF, Charlie Wilson, Bobby Womack, Prince, Will Downing, Luther Vandross, etc.  However, if you're looking for a little new school "Motivation".. Kelly Rowland just might be able to help you out.

Wondering if I should add a disclaimer OR you could name the baby "SimplyShay" - enjoy life!

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Monday Motivation: "Daddy/Daughter Dancing"

If you were ecstatic about celebrating Father's Day over the weekend, this post will certainly make you smile even more.  For the father of the bride, a wedding may be somewhat bittersweet. Although he beams with pride and pleasure to see his daughter in her prime, he may also feel a sense of sadness to see his little girl grown up. 

After the first dance as husband and wife, the traditional father-daughter dance is a highlight of the wedding reception. What special songs might a bride and her father choose for their special dance? 

Because You Loved Me

Celine Dion

Butterfly Kisses

Bob Carlisle

Isn't She Lovely?

Stevie Wonder

Just the Way You Are

Billy Joel

Unforgettable

Natalie Cole

Wing Beneath My Wings

Bette Widler

Ready, Set, Don't Go

Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray

By the same token a bride dreams of the day she is able to dance with her dad.  Knowing of his illness, a man with terminal pancreatic cancer recorded their father-daughter dance for his daughter's future wedding. Read more of their story here.

Live! Love! Laugh!
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. and Designs by Shay, the Blog "My Journey, My Way, My LIFESTYLE ~ Celebrating Love, Laughter and Everything in Between..." You or your brand interested in a review? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Shall We Dance? ....NOT!

Reality TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With The Stars" have couples believing they too shake a tail feather on their wedding day.  However, for many, the first dance at a wedding reception comes with a lot of anxiety.  Where some couples believe they are the next Fred and Ginger and welcome the spotlight, others are afraid of embarrassing themselves on the dance floor like Master P.

If you really want to dance like a rockstar at your wedding reception but terrified those two left feet of yours may get in the way; consider taking dance lessons, and practice your first dance until you are comfortable with it. Now, you may be like my one darling couple Apryl and Dwayne, who took it to the next level. They welcomed being the center of attention and their well  choreographed first dance proved it!!

Choreographed first dances are a big trend right now. Instead of simply gliding around the dance floor to a romantic song, newlyweds are working together (with or without a professional choreographer) to arrange some very interesting dance routines. Usually dramatic, and often funny, the idea is to shock the guests and make a big splash.... almost like a flash mob! (ha)

Before you run out and start working on the Never Say Never video, ask yourself will your grandmother think it is funny, or will she be mortified?  How will your father react to his little girl “shaking her moneymaker” on her wedding day? When you look back on your wedding in five or ten years, will you be amused or embarrassed? Remember, too, that just because YOU think you can dance doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the rhythm to actually pull off the moves!

~Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.