Georgene and Paul found some adorable ways to give their guests a little fun during the reception including a classic typewriter and some wedding Mad Libs!  What fantastic ideas!

The newlyweds had a great time picking out a wide variety of awesome music for the reception.  They also gave me complete freedom to figure out the best way to work with their selections to keep the evening moving along perfectly.

I was anxious to see Georgene and Paul’s first dance, which was choreographed to Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs”.  They did such a fantastic job!

When dinner was finished the guests crowded the floor with Terrible Towels to get the celebration started!

Throughout the time I worked with these two amazing people, they never lost site of how much they wanted to plan a day that would be fun and memorable for all of the guests.  As everyone crowded the dance floor cheering for the last song, it was clear they had gotten everything they had wanted.  The newlyweds are now off for their next adventure as they honeymoon in Ireland.

One of the DoubleTree’s beautiful banquet rooms was prepared to receive the newlyweds’ friends and family after the ceremony.

One of the fun parts of DJing for a smaller group is that you really get a chance to play songs for everyone.  Rachel and Robb allowed tons of flexibility in their playlist to be sure to keep the fun going late into the evening.

Rachel and Robb’s first dance was sweet and romantic.

After dinner it was time to relax and get a little crazy!

I’ve had the pleasure of living across the street from the Keene’s, and was so excited to be part of this celebration.  After Rachel’s parents had a special dance, all the kids surrounded them for a giant hug.  This has to be my favorite moment of the entire day!

A few hotel workers questioned how late the reception might go considering the amount of guests.  I assured them that it was going to be a fun and wild celebration, and it certainly was.  After an hour or so past the original ending time, it was time to say goodnight.  Rachel and Robb’s romantic wedding reception gave them plenty of time to visit with each of their guests, which made this day even more special for everyone.

I love my clients.  I love the fact that they LOVE to plan, and want to involve me in ways to make their day truly memorable.  As my DJ business has grown over the years I’ve developed a real passion to help people make their day unique.  I had a chance to do some really fun and innovative things at the reception of Paige Honeywell and William Kress.  The reception was held at J. Verno Studios in Pittsburgh, PA.

First a word about the venue – stunning.  J. Verno opens his studio for many types of events.  Having your reception at the actual photographers’ studio really opens the door for some amazing opportunities.  They offer a fantastic photo booth where Paige and Bill provided lots of fun costumes for their guests to pose in.  This was a HUGE hit with everyone!

Paige and Bill provided me with a great set list to use throughout the evening.  I love it when my guests introduce me to new music!

Paige works as a school teacher, so she was certain to provide goody bags for all of the younger guests.  SO smart!

I always tell people that I’m thrilled to play a part of anything they have planned, even stuff that is new to me.  Paige provided me an awesome list of questions to use in “The Newlywed Shoe Game”.  It was such a success I just had to share it here.

After all the special activities, it was time to open the floor for some dancing!

I was so excited to get to see Darla and Matthew Abel at the reception, I was the DJ at their wedding back in 2008. They were awesome enough to suggest me to Paige and Bill.

Paige and Bill met at Kennywood, and looking back I think they gave their guests a bit of an beautiful and elegant theme park reception.  There were games, prizes, photo ops, wonderful food mixed with great friends and family.  I loved being part of something so well planned and unique to these two fantastic people.

Venue and Photography: J. Verno Studios, Pittsburgh, PA

It’s so easy to get caught up in making everything perfect for you wedding day, that it’s difficult to stay focused on what’s most important.  Sometimes the fact that you’re celebrating your vows to the person you’ll be with for the rest of your life can get lost amongst all the many details.  Yesterday I was the DJ for a wonderful couple who were able to stay focused on the real reason for their celebration and it was a fantastic day.  The wedding and reception of Emily Gold and James Scheidemantle was held at Lingrow Farms in Leechburg, PA.

While the weather wasn’t perfect, there is no mistaking how perfectly matched these two are for each other.

Emily and James gave me great direction for the music they wanted for their special day.  The music for their ceremony was extremely special and unique.  Emily’s mother walked her down the aisle to The Monkee’s “Daydream Believer”!

Lingrow Farm is a beautiful venue for an intimate reception.  Guests were able to enjoy the balcony as well as a bonfire once the sun went down.

Emily & Jim had WILD friends that stayed on the dance floor all night long.  They were such a great group of friendly party people.

All of the guests received a Terrible Towel as a wedding favor.  During the introduction everyone spun them around as the newlyweds entered to “Renegade”.  A true Pittsburgher’s entrance!

I had a blast working with Emily & Jim and I love their passion and sense of humor.  At the end of the night it was clear that while everything might not have gone as planned, they wouldn’t have changed a thing.  It was a PERFECT day.

UPDATE: Check out the amazing photos from Pamela Marie Photography on her blog

Venue: Lingrow Farm, Leechburg, PA
Photography: Pamela Marie Photography
Photo Booth: Shutter Booth

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If you jump to the videos page, you can see the photo montages I prepare after every reception.

Greensburg Country Club is a beautiful reception venue and their staff was very accommodating throughout the evening.

I was the DJ for Chantelle’s sister Sarah’s 2006 wedding and it was SO great to see their family again.  It’s always such an honor to play for the same family multiple times.

I love this photo of the cutting of the cake because of the look on Greg’s face, but don’t worry – it’s didn’t get TOO messy!

At the end of the evening everyone surrounded the newlyweds to dance and sang. Looking back on this awesome moment that reminds me so much of why I became a DJ in the first place.

Venue – Greensburg Country Club