You've been dreaming of getting married outdoors since the first time you took in the magnificent scent of fresh-cut flowers.

Q. What can you tell me about St. Martin? My wife wants to go there for our wedding anniversary because, she claims, it has the best food in the Caribbean. What's to do there besides eat? I'm not a lie-on-the-beach person. - R.A., Boynton Beach, Fla.

While professional lighting and sound can improve the quality of any event, for some activities, they're absolutely essential. Live music, plays, comedians, magic acts, and other performers require top-notch lighting and sound, to properly showcase their talents.