Author: Jake Labe
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My Experience Working With Bark (and other directory platforms)
There are many directory platforms out there that vendors use to put themselves on display for prospective wedding couples to choose from. They all work differently; some are free, some have a yearly or monthly membership, and some you purchase credits in order to buy qualified leads. They all sound good in theory; an online…
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When should you hire your Musician or DJ?
Your fiancé proposes – you say “yes”. And soon afterward, you get all excited about planning your wedding and saying ‘yes’ to a bunch of other decisions. Maybe you’re dreaming rather than thinking logistically, perhaps putting the cart before the horse. You’re dreaming of your walk down the aisle, a live musician setting a fairytale…
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Venue Review – The Booking House
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of touring The Booking House, a wedding and event venue tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the square of Manheim in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Booking House used to be a tobacco factory and still possesses that rustic, industrial charm. The term “booking” refers…
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How I Approach Music Selection for Weddings
How to choose songs for a playlist or setlist and where they go depends greatly on the type of event. Music evokes emotions, so what is the emotional goal? I have been in many musical groups over my 24 years playing live events. I started in a nu-metal band that infused elements of Limp Bizkit,…
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DJ or Musician: Who should you hire for your wedding?
Planning for a wedding is hard work! Not only are there so many things to cover, but there are also so many vendors wanting to help you with them. And to top it all off, you’ve never had to hire a bunch of vendors for an event, and probably never will again! When it comes…
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Introducing…the Ultimate Ceremony Playlist!
Planning your wedding can be time-consuming, stressful, and overwhelming. You have so much to do, and sometimes you’re just not sure what to focus on next. Or…if you’re the groom, like I was, you kind of feel helpless, like everyone else is planning stuff, but where is my say? Brides and grooms, take a load…
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Hello world!
Welcome to Jake’s FretWorks! I’m super excited to launch this venture intending on entertaining guests at high-end events such as weddings, corporate events, non-profit events, and private parties. I originally built Jake’s FretWorks out of a desire to do guitar lessons and repairs, which I will still do, but for now I will focus on…