While most weddings are a mixture of friends and family, I find some of the most fun receptions are those where college friends unite to celebrate and get a little wild with the happy couple. Samantha and Matthew knew their fellow Penn State alumni would help make their party fantastic as they all gathered at...
One of the coolest parts of being a wedding DJ is that I get to work with wonderful couples who are about to experience one of the most exciting days of their lives. I love the chance to get to know them as we figure out the details that will play out during the wedding...
There are so many choices to make when planning a wedding. It can be a challenge to decide on all the major options along with all the smaller decisions that need made along the way. Sara and Spencer did a fabulous job focusing their attention on the details that mattered most to them, and put...
Pittsburgh has so much to offer for your out-of-town wedding guests. Often, first time visitors are shocked at what a beautiful and entertaining place it can be. Couples who have either moved here, or come here for school, decide to use our city as a destination wedding for their friends and family. Most of the...
There are a lot of ways to describe a great wedding reception, such as beautiful, elegant, romantic, and even unique. I think the word most couples are hoping their guests use most is FUN! Kasey and Ryan made 100% sure their friends and family would have a fun time at their reception held on a...
I love when couples are willing to play with the “standard wedding reception formula” when creating their timeline of events. I find for the most part, the actual order of events isn’t critical for a successful evening, and mixing it up a bit helps keep the guests engaged and interested in what will happen next....
One of the coolest parts of being a wedding DJ is that in one evening, you can play a fabulous variety of songs instead of being stuck using music from only a single genre. It’s so awesome to work with couples who understand how important it is to include different styles of music to please...
Planning your wedding timeline can be tricky. So often couples get caught up in the idea that they have to stick to a traditional schedule in order for their reception to run smoothly. Katie and Alex were willing to plan out their events in a way that kept the evening lively and fun for their...
Everyone needs to attend more weddings. In today’s culture where almost anyone you talk to seems stressed and worked up about something, weddings are the perfect opportunity for family and friends to gather together for the sole purpose of celebrating love and wishing two special people happiness on their new lives together. Alyssa and Neil...
Coming from a DJ, this might seem a little obvious, but I find it amazing how much fun you can have when you choose just the right music for your wedding. Mary Kate and Brian were absolutely brilliant with the ways they used music throughout their celebration, held on a beautiful fall day at the...
Music plays a huge part of every wedding day. The songs that are playing while getting ready to the very last song of the night makes a soundtrack that will be unique to only your special day. Even if you have songs that aren’t perfect for dancing, it’s important to find ways to include them...
A perfectly planned wedding is one that not only matches the style and preferences of the bride and groom, but also includes special details that all of their guests will enjoy. Angela and Bill could write a book about putting together a celebration that truly includes something for everyone. Their wonderful reception was held at...
Hi, I’m Eric. I’m a Pittsburgh wedding DJ who cares about great music, a smooth timeline, and a dance floor that feels natural and fun, not forced.
This blog is a collection of real weddings, favorite venues, and moments that show what a great night can feel like.
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