With all the things to coordinate for the wedding day, will you remember to have fun? It’s so easy to get caught up in the stress, but it’s important to take time and relax, be goofy and just embrace the good times. At the reception of Emily Oswald and Matthew Milbert, there was plenty of...
While most people will describe their ideal wedding day as elegant, romantic, and fun, many overlook how to make their day memorable. Special touches, and the ability to deal with the unexpected, certainly helped Melanie Boretsky and Alan Young have a wedding day like no other, and one I am sure will be discussed for years to...
Every couple faces bumps on the way from engagement to “I Do”. The big question is, how will you deal with these obstacles? No one would ever know that Beth Buresh and Steve Panicucci had any problems at all when planning their perfect wedding celebration at the Shannopin Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. They didn’t...
One of the first questions every newly engaged couple is faced with is determining how many guests should they invite to the wedding. While many immediately think of how much fun the reception would be with 200-300 people, they miss out on how special the day can be with a smaller, more intimate group. Alexandra Cervenka...
Every time a couple says “I Do”, it’s a unique and fantastic occasion. Everyone wants to create a day that reflects their style and personality. It’s always a thrill for me when people use music as a way to share a bit of themselves with their guests. That was certainly the case for the reception of...
One thing that can be a bit scary on your big day is allowing friends and family to add some unexpected surprises to help make things even more special. While I’m always careful to check with the bride and groom before I allow anything too crazy to happen, sometimes these moments can create the memories...
In my experience, most brides don’t ask much of their fiance’s, besides just showing up at the church on time. Every once in a while, the groom is tasked with finding and hiring the entertainment. I was excited that this was the case when Tom Verlihay contacted me about his wedding day with Kristen Stern....
Everyone talks about how quickly your wedding day will pass by. With so many things to do and guests to visit with, most couples never want to see their day end without having time to truly get to enjoy every moment. Heather Kriberney and Brian Miller had a fantastic reception at the Marriott Pittsburgh North...
Obviously, people first think about music when hiring a DJ for their wedding. While I encourage the couples I work with to make as many song choices as they wish me to play on the big day, sometimes it just takes a few songs to make the day unique and special. Lauren Holly and...
Your wedding day is the one time in your life when you really have an opportunity to share a bit of yourself with all of your closest family and friends. I encourage every couple to embrace this fact, and make their reception truly reflect their personalities. When I arrived at the wedding reception of Lynne Finnerty and...
This past weekend, I was given the opportunity to perform at a wedding reception that included all of my favorite things about being a DJ. The wedding and reception of Lindsay Daldoss and Captain Jason Hall was held the day before Memorial Day at the Carnegie Museum Music Hall Foyer in Pittsburgh, PA. The first of my...
The thing I love most about being a wedding DJ is how every reception is different. Unlike DJ’ing at Christmas parties or class reunions, the music for a receptions is unique every time. The couples I work with choose how much they wish to customize the music for their celebration. I love when clients take...
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.
find me on instagram @ericthedj
