Bridgette and Eric (Renaissance Hotel Wedding)

Are you in the midst of wedding planning and wondering how to handle the reception playlist? It’s a common concern for many couples – after all, you want to make sure the music reflects your own personal tastes, but you also don’t want to exclude your friends and family from the festivities. Well, Bridgette and...

Tori and Kevin (Olgebay Resort Wedding)

Couples who are planning a December wedding always face the choice of acknowledging the holiday season or not. Since Christmas is probably the only thing I love more than weddings, I was THRILLED to hear that Tori and Kevin were not only going to recognize the season but use the sights and sounds of Christmas...

Amber and Christopher (Antonelli’s Event Center Wedding Reception)

One of the biggest challenges a couple is faced with on their wedding day is trying to spend enough time with their friends and family while still including all the events, special dances, toasts, photos, etc, etc, etc. After the wedding day it can be a huge disappointment if you realize you hadn’t gotten to...

Meghan and Joe (The Pennsylvanian Wedding Reception)

115 songs… that’s the average number of tracks that make up a wedding reception. You need fifty to sixty for cocktails and dinner, then add another 10 or so for entrances, special dances, and other events. The remaining songs make up the dance party/celebration. Meghan and Joe used their 115 songs to perfection, including an...

Lauren and John (Wintergarden PPG Wedding)

Have you ever considered how your wedding day will end? With so many details to consider, it’s hard to decide on the most memorable way to finish off such an important day. Lauren and John knew exactly how their day would be completed after their amazing wedding at the Wintergarden PPG in downtown Pittsburgh, PA....

Hannah and Roman (DoubleTree Wedding Reception)

Weddings are a chance to share all aspects of a couple’s personalities with their closest friends and family. This ranges from the most serious sides of newlyweds took some of the very silliest attributes. Hannah and Roman did an amazing job including lots of special touches to their day that was a real reflection of...

Moriah and Jon (LeMont Ceremony and Reception)

Wedding planning is a ton of work. There are 1001 little details to consider and it would be easy to let it become overwhelming. Moriah and Jon handled all the pressure of the big day gracefully and were able to enjoy the process of choosing music that would make their wedding day like no other....

Melissa and Dante (The Pennsylvanian Wedding)

I can’t say enough how much I love working with couples to create the perfect soundtrack for their wedding day. It’s so much fun when people have extraordinary ideas and music that will make their day an ideal fit for them. Melissa and Dante knew all the songs that would make their wedding celebration at...

Sarah and Andrew (Linden Hall Wedding)

If you’ve been to many weddings, you know one thing is true: awesome people have fantastic weddings. Couples who are full of energy, happiness, and excitement are the ones that have the most exciting, happiest, and most energetic celebrations. Sarah and Andrew were the perfect examples of how much influence the newlyweds have on their...

Vanessa and Nick (Sunset Ranch Wedding)

If I had to pick a word to describe the theme of Vanessa and Nick’s wedding, that word would have to be FAMILY. Throughout their wonderful day, it was abundantly clear how important family meant to the newlyweds, and they made sure to plan for a day where all members of their large Italian families...

Taylor and Joey (Allegheny RiverTrail Park Wedding)

Taylor first emailed me about DJing her and Joey’s wedding with this message: “We love to dance and have fun! We are looking for great mixes, some dance floor lighting, and some emceeing (if that’s a word).” Taylor could not have been more correct, her friends and family LOVED to dance and have fun, and...

Natalie and Zach (Big Oak Meadows Wedding)

If you read a lot of wedding blogs (like this one), you’ll notice how couples are encouraged to “be present” during their wedding day. When surrounded by so many people and so much happening, it can be challenging to take a moment and truly appreciate the magic of each moment. Natalie and Zach did an...

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Pittsburgh Wedding DJ Eric Schiemer

Meet Eric

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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Eric was absolutely fantastic as our wedding DJ. He brought amazing energy, kept everyone engaged, and helped create such a fun atmosphere throughout the night.

— Marisa & Nick

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