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Amanda and Matt (Gathering Place Wedding)

Music always plays such a huge part of every wedding.  I find it most fun when couples find ways to incorporate a wide variety of song styles so that all of their guests will be able to enjoy themselves throughout the day.  Amanda and Matt did an amazing job picking the soundtrack for their wonderful wedding held at the beautiful Gathering Place in Darlington, PA.

The Gathering Place Wedding DJ

The Gathering Place provides an amazing space for ceremony, cocktails and the reception all with an amazing view of the Darlington Lake.  Amanda and Matt chose songs for their day that offered a wonderful mix of old and new.  Everything from classical music to oldies, country, rock and top 40 made for an excellent playlist for all of their friends and family to enjoy.

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The newlyweds spent their day with all of the people in the their lives that mean to the most to them.  They all had a fabulous evening of laughing, singing and some epic dancing.  It was such a thrill for me to be part of it all.  The happy couple will soon be on their way to Aruba for a well-earned honeymoon.


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Katie and Ryan (Succop Nature Park Wedding)

Most couples will probably never know how special their wedding day will be to everyone involved.  Wedding guests are given a wonderful opportunity to put their “normal” lives on hold for a while, and take time to share in the excitement, joy and love of a once-in-a-lifetime event.  Katie and Ryan treated their friends and family to an amazing day at their perfect wedding held at the Succop Nature Park in Butler, PA.

Succop Nature Park Wedding

The weather was absolutely gorgeous and made for a beautiful setting for both the wedding ceremony and reception.  Katie and Ryan included personal touches throughout the house and pavilion and even played the newlywed/shoe game before the epic dance party began.

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It was clear to me how excited everyone was to be part of such a wonderful day.  Everyone truly enjoyed themselves as they sang, danced and got a little wild…no one was ready for this special celebration to be over.  Eventually everyone made their way onto the shuttle as they wished the couple well as they head off for their honeymoon in Portugal.


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Erin and Jason (Soldiers and Sailors Wedding Reception)

It’s important to choose music for your reception that will be special for yourself as well as your guests.  For some couples, this can mean just a few fun dancing songs that their friends and family will enjoy.  For Erin  & Jason, this meant a great variety of unique choices that helped create amazing memories at their reception.

The celebration was held at the historic and beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Museum in Pittsburgh, PA.  The main ballroom looked absolutely stunning!

When it was time to dance, everyone joined in a celebration full of wedding classics and one-of-a-kind song selections that Erin and Jason had chosen to make their night unforgettable.  There were many fun and exciting sing-alongs to Styx (Come Sail Away), Hamilton (My Shot), The Righteous Brothers (You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling).  One the the best was when Jason and his friends sang along to Mulan’s “I’ll Make A Man Out of You”.

All of this special music made for an evening were everyone felt they could relax and join in the fun.  The night came to an end when they handed out small flags and red, white and blue glow sticks as everyone came to the dance floor for “God Bless the USA”.  Erin and Jason chose the perfect songs for their guests and it made for a night I’m sure no one will forget!


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Cassidy and Mick (The Vineyards at Pine Lake Wedding)

Every couple has their own vision as to what will make their wedding day absolutely perfect.  From the moment I met with Cassidy and Mick, it was clear that the most important thing for both of them was that their big day would be one where all of their friends and family would have the times of the their lives.  They far exceeded anyone’s expectations during their amazingly wonderful ceremony and celebration held on a gorgeous summer day at the Vineyards at Pine Lake in Columbiana, Ohio.

Vineyards Pine Lake Wedding DJ

Words simply can not express how beautiful of a setting Pine Lake was as the happy couple exchanged their vows.  Mick surprised Cassidy by singing a fabulous rendition of the Luke Combs song “Crazy Beautiful” during the ceremony.

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One of my favorite moments of the night was seeing Cassidy and Mick dance with their parents.  In all the hectic moments of a wedding day, it’s special when the couple gets to stop for moments like these.  Once the formal dances were complete, it was time to celebrate!!!

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Cassidy and Mick’s wedding day perfectly matched their style and included special details and treats that all of their guests could enjoy.  The newlyweds are soon headed off for a little well-deserved alone time as they travel to Colorado for a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon!


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Nicole and Justin (Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel Reception)

Wedding planning is a ton of work.  For some people, hiring a planner to help plan out all the details is a great option to keep from getting overwhelmed.  Nicole and Justin, on the other hand, had no problem at all putting together the perfect wedding reception for their epic celebration at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Wedding

The atmosphere at the Renaissance was spectacular, with lots of custom details including two caricature artists, uplighting, monogram, a fantastic cookie table and even special dog treats for guests to take home for their fur babies.  The ballroom also features one of the best views of the bridges and PNC Park!

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Ballroom

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Nicole and Justin worked hard to provide me excellent song choices for me to play throughout the evening.  There was a wide variety of music for guests to enjoy, everything from country to rock to top 40 hits from the 80s through today.

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Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel Wedding DJ

After the final song, Nicole and Justin prepared a special grand exit to end the evening.  All of their friends and family left the ballroom and cheered for the happy couple as they descended the grand staircase of the hotel.  There was cheers and laughter as the after-party began and the newlyweds got to relax and enjoy the success of their perfect wedding day.


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Alison and Matt (Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Wedding Reception)

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how important all the tiny wedding details matter when putting together a celebration that is truly once in a lifetime.  Alison and Matt really understood how all the little decisions and decorations would help make their reception absolutely perfect.

Wedding First Dance

The reception was held at the wonderful Pittsburgh Airport Marriott in Moon Township, PA.  The room looked amazing with uplighting, a huge cookie table and a sweetheart table with a beautiful flower wall that was out of this world.

Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Ballroom Wedding

Penn State Wedding Cookies

Of course among all the details, were some excellent choices for music.  Matt put together an excellent list of song ideas for me to use to create an epic dance party!

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My favorite part of being a wedding DJ is watching all the pieces come together as friends and family come from across the country to celebrate with the newlyweds.  Alison and Matt’s wedding reception was the perfect blend of elegance and fun.  All their plans for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration came together perfectly.  The happy couple is soon headed off for a very well deserved honeymoon in Jamaica!


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