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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Meghan and Norbert (Carnegie Museum Wedding Reception)

I love to get to hear stories from couples about their relationship and how led up to their wedding day. It’s so fun and helps me to get to know the bride and groom in order to prepare for their special day. Meghan and Norbert had some amazing tales about their first date (a scavenger hunt around Pittsburgh) and their engagement (a helicopter ride over the city), that definitely let me know how unique and fun their celebration would be at the amazing Carnegie Museum in Oakland.

I can never say enough about how much I love to come to the Carnegie Museum. Not only is it stunning, but everything about it is completely top notch. Meghan and Norbert’s ceremony was held in the gorgeous Hall of Sculpture, and the reception was held in the beautiful and ornate Music Hall Foyer.

Meghan and Norbert’s amazing history let me know that they weren’t afraid to plan and work to create magical moments. I had the best time working with them both since they wanted to create a celebration like no other. Their hard work paid off big since all their guests had the time of their lives dancing, singing and just getting crazy with the newlyweds. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch with these two since I’m sure they’re going to have more incredible stories to tell.

by EricTags: museum wedding

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Lori and Drew (Carnegie Museum Wedding Reception)

The most unique thing about your wedding day will not be the venue, the wedding dress, or even the variety of treats displayed on the cookie table. What makes every reception different is the guests who come to celebrate with the newlyweds. Lori and Drew understood this from the beginning and made a lot of special plans to be sure their friends and family were treated to an evening like no other. They focused their evening on spending time with each and every person who had played an important part in their lives.

Their ceremony and reception were held at the breathtaking Carnegie Museum Hall of Sculpture and Music Hall Foyer. The decor was stunning, as was the celebration which featured a photo booth, hora and an epic display of cookies.

Lori and Drew ended their evening with a “90-2000’s Power Hour” of some of their favorite songs from high school and college. This was such a fun way to bring back memories they had with some of the most important people in their lives. After the last song and 2 additional songs, it was clear no one wanted to leave. Everyone couldn’t get enough of this amazing evening with such a wonderful couple. The newlyweds will be heading off to Japan for their honeymoon later this year.

by EricTags: Hora, Jewish, museum wedding

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Elizabeth and Kevin (Carnegie Museum)

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 went wild all night long.

Kevin and Elizabeth took the time to create an elegant reception with lots of personal touches, like these adorable place cards with gold keys!

The happy couple took the time to come up with a fantastic list of music suggestions for me to include throughout the evening, but also allowed me the flexibility to include requests from their friends and family. This lead to a party that could not have been more fun for everyone. The night ended with a packed dance floor and guests that were ready to head off for more celebrating at the after party.

by EricTags: Key Place Cards, museum wedding, Music Variety, Wedding Playlist

Monday, July 25, 2016

Christina and Tom (Carnegie Museum)

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 for their fantastic celebration held at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland.

The museum always looks amazing, and the decor chosen by Christina and Tom added the perfect touch of elegance and style. I loved their Penn State themed cake topper!

The newlyweds requested a great mix of music that included everything from country, 80’s, rock, top 40 and hip-hop. Throughout the evening, their guests were able to enjoy music that appeals to every generation. This allowed everyone an opportunity to hit the dance floor during their favorite songs. Christina and Tom are currently celebrating their new life together on their honeymoon in St. Barts.

by EricTags: museum wedding, penn state cake topper, Pittsburgh Wedding

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Kaitlyn and Joseph (Carnegie Museum)

When it comes to wedding planning, I love to work with couples that want to dig into the details of the reception. I’m a huge fan of making lists and triple checking everything to make sure things go well during this once-in-a-lifetime event. Kaitlyn, Joe and I could not have been a more perfect match. We had a great time discussing and putting together the music and events for their celebration at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland.

The Music Hall Foyer is always stunning, and the decorations the newlyweds chose were a perfect match for the elegant atmosphere.

Kaitlyn and Joe provided excellent direction when it came to music, but also gave me the flexibility to be sure their guests heard a wide variety of fun songs. Everyone had a chance to join in the fun and sing and dance to hits from yesterday and today. The happy couple will continue to reap the benefits of their amazing planning talents as they enjoy a well-deserved honeymoon in Maui.

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Constance and William (Carnegie Museum Wedding)

Most weddings end up being a mix of family or ethnic traditions mixed with modern elements. Determining which elements to include of each can be challenging. Constance and Bill chose wonderful details to include in their elegant reception at the Carnegie Museum in Oakland.

The Music Hall Foyer at the Museum always gives a wonderful sense of class and style. The room looked amazing with the stunning place setting and flower arrangements.

Constance and Bill chose to include a traditional Greek money dance, where their guests threw bills directly on the floor as they danced along with the newlyweds. It was fantastic!

One of the more modern elements I was able to help with was providing a great mix of songs that include Top 40 hits from today, as well as some amazing songs from the 80’s & 90’s. The newlyweds treated their friends and family to a beautiful celebration that truly had something for everyone. The happy couple will leave soon for a romantic honeymoon in Hawaii.

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