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...
Sometimes when I meet a couple for the first time, I can just tell how much fun we’re going to have at their reception. That was certainly the case when I met Natalie Laneri and John Hurst to discuss their wedding at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, PA. Their outgoing and fun nature made me feel...
It’s tough to describe most weddings in just a few words. The day is full of so many twists and turns, that everyone walks away with their own feelings about it. I DJ’ed a recent wedding that (at least from my perspective), came down to just one word. Elegant. The reception of Stephanie Larry...
I believe most people would like to feel they could remain flexible about the details of their wedding day. Some folks can get caught up in making their day so perfect they forget to enjoy the time with their friends and family. Everyone could learn so much about this from Georgene Gillespie and Paul Michalka,...
Most people assume that DJs are only excited to perform at huge events. Personally I find there is something special about being asked to provide music for smaller, more intimate wedding receptions. Rachael Keene and Robb Poore allowed me to be part of their special day held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Greentree, PA just...
Winter has come to Pittsburgh! Just in time for the beautiful snowy-themed wedding of Ashley Derby and Jon Seelnacht. They hoped to have just the right amount of accumulation to fit in with their winter motif, but not enough to keep people from making it to the reception at the Chadwick in Wexford. The weather...
Many of my friends were surprised to hear I’d be DJing a wedding on New Year’s Eve this year. As I worked with Cara Kappler and Dave Oechslein, I came to realize what a perfect match these two occasions would be. It was perfect for them to be with their friends and family, celebrating the beginning of...
At the end of the each year, I tend to look back at all the marvelous weddings that I’ve been fortunate enough to DJ. I love keeping a blog where I can highlight these amazing events, and try to point out the special ways that couples make their day unique and elegant. I recently was...
It’s so easy to get caught up in the details of a wedding, and lose focus on what the day is really about. While all of the individual elements will clearly help make it more special, it all boils down to celebrating the simple love between the bride and groom. I was fortunate enough to...
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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