One of the keys to ensuring a successful wedding reception is to be sure to include a great variety of music during the celebration. I encourage couples to take advantage of every moment of their wedding day to feature different types of music from their favorite artists. Melissa and Matt did an amazing job in...
It’s important to remember that your wedding day will be a special day for every guest who attends. People need happy reasons to gather with friends and family to make new memories, and there is nothing like a great reception to make that happen. Ashley and Kevin gave their loved ones some amazing moments during...
The first dance of the bride and groom is always a special moment during the reception. I’m always impressed with couples who take the time to choreograph the dance since it adds so much extra work and pressure to the big day. Rachel and Griffin clearly had spent lots of time learning their dance and...
Weddings are fun at any time of year, but there’s something special to me about Fall weddings, when the air is cool and the scenery is so beautiful. The Mayernik Center at Avonworth Community Park provided a beautiful backdrop for Julie and Brian’s ceremony and reception on one of the most beautiful days of the year....
As a DJ, I tend to talk a lot about the fun and dancing portion of wedding receptions, but many times I’m fortunate enough to be a part of the actual ceremony. I love being able to provide sound and music for the most important time of couple’s special day. Nicole and Matt did a fantastic job...
Many soon-to-be-married couples spend lots of time figuring out what they will give to those who attend their wedding. While the favors, hor d’oeuvres and special music selections are all very important, the best gift for your guests is giving them a good reason to come together and be part of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Johnna and Joe’s...
I feel very fortunate that I get to work with some of the sweetest couples in Pittsburgh to help make their big day extra special. Working with Nicole and Dylan was a fantastic experience not only for me, but for all of their vendors. Everyone from the photographers to the venue staff commented on how...
At the end of Amie and Ben’s reception, there was a discussion about how everyone had all experienced a “unicorn wedding”. A day that was so perfect, most people would consider it a myth. It made me wonder how they had succeeded in having such an unbelievably epic wedding day. For starters, Amie and Ben chose to...
One big wedding question no one can answer for certain is “How will the reception end?”. While you can plan for a final song with tons of guests, or just let the music play until the last few friends and family members remain, you never know for sure until the time arrives. Christine and Stephen...
It can be difficult to determine how to infuse some fun into your wedding reception details while keeping things elegant. It’s a great way to add some of your personality into your venue and make things feel more relaxed for your friends and family. Marci and Mark made excellent choices in their decor at the Club at...
Every once in while I get the rare opportunity to DJ a reception where it’s clear how much the guests enjoy a very wide variety of music. At Elizabeth and Kevin’s celebration at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland, their guests went wild over music from the 50’s to today. Young and old crowded the dance floor and...
While many aspects of wedding planning can seem like a chore, I feel that choosing music for your reception should be nothing but fun. I encourage couples to grab their iPhones, some wine, and make an evening of it! While I don’t know if wine was involved, Christina and Tom made a wonderful and diverse playlist...
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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