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The Knot Magazine

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

I gush a lot about my clients and how spectacular their weddings have been.  Nothing like seeing it in print to help prove my point!  Kate and Adam’s wedding and reception is featured in the Spring/Summer issue of The Knot ‘s Pennsylvania issue and showcases some wonderful images by Leann Marie Photography.  Be sure grab a copy!

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Rachel and Robb (DoubleTree Hotel Wedding DJ)

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 outside of Pittsburgh.

Keene Poore Wedding

One of the DoubleTree’s beautiful banquet rooms was prepared to receive the newlyweds’ friends and family after the ceremony.

Green Tree DoubleTree Wedding

One of the fun parts of DJing for a smaller group is that you really get a chance to play songs for everyone.  Rachel and Robb allowed tons of flexibility in their playlist to be sure to keep the fun going late into the evening.

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Rachel and Robb’s first dance was sweet and romantic.

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

After dinner it was time to relax and get a little crazy!

I’ve had the pleasure of living across the street from the Keene’s, and was so excited to be part of this celebration.  After Rachel’s parents had a special dance, all the kids surrounded them for a giant hug.  This has to be my favorite moment of the entire day!

DoubleTree Wedding DJ

A few hotel workers questioned how late the reception might go considering the amount of guests.  I assured them that it was going to be a fun and wild celebration, and it certainly was.  After an hour or so past the original ending time, it was time to say goodnight.  Rachel and Robb’s romantic wedding reception gave them plenty of time to visit with each of their guests, which made this day even more special for everyone.

Pittsburgh Magazine Online

2011 truly was an amazing year to be a DJ in Pittsburgh. I recently discovered yet another one of the fabulous weddings where I was the DJ has been featured online. Pittsburgh Magazine shared some photos and the story of Laura and Sean’s perfect wedding. The beautiful reception was held at the grand ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Meadow Lands.

See the whole store here.

Photo by Aaron Varga Photography

Niki and Neil (Mansions on Fifth DJ)

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 the DJ for Niki and Neil’s reception, held at the Mansions on Fifth in Shadyside. These two newlyweds included many of the elements that I think really help make a wedding spectacular.

Niki and Neil Wedding DJ

One thing I talk about a lot is finding a venue that truly meets your style.  Mansions on Fifth is one of Pittsburghs newest choice which offered a one-of-kind feel for the reception.  The mansion was decorated for Christmas which really added to the intimate and homey touch of the rooms.

Mansions on Fifth

Niki and Neil shared a story with me of how they went through a variety of my previous wedding playlists and had a blast picking and choosing the songs for their big day.  I love when people take the time to consider the role that music will play throughout the night. 

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Another thing that the bride and groom considered was how they wanted to spend their time during the reception.  They knew they didn’t want to waste a lot of time with wedding traditions that weren’t important to them.  This gave them lots of time for visiting and dancing.  They did include a beautiful first dance after their entrance down the main staircase at the mansion.

After dinner and dances with their parents, everyone crowded the dance floor for over 2 1/2 hours of celebration.

Mansions on Fifth Wedding DJ

Mansions on Fifth Wedding DJ

A little bonus for me was getting to see Kate & Pete Nicholas whose wedding I played a few months ago.  I was thrilled that they had referred me to Niki & Neil.

Kate Pete Nicholas

At the end of the evening, many of the guests stayed around for a pizza party in the bar of the mansion (yet another fabulous idea!) before heading off to their rooms.  So many guests had come to be a part of a day that was truly unique, and no one left disappointed.  The newlyweds headed off for St. Lucia, confident in the fact that they had created the perfect beginning for their new lives together.

Nicole and Curtis (Embassy Suites Wedding DJ)

This year I’ve had the pleasure of being DJ for the weddings of several people I’ve know for many, many years.  Throughout 2011 I’ve been anxiously waiting to play at the reception of Nicole Meyers and Curtis Clow at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Moon Township, PA.  I’ve known Nicole and her family since my earliest DJ gigs, and I was honored to help make the day extraordinary.

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I provided music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, as well as the reception.  It was wonderful to play a part in the entire celebration.

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Embassy Suites Ceremony

Nicole and Curtis worked with me to create a music playlist that really reflected their tastes perfectly.

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Throughout the festivities, there was a special peacock feather theme.  I was able to include this in their dance floor monogram.

Dance Floor Monogram

The couple had their first dance as newlyweds after dinner.

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

Once it was time to dance, guests jumped to the large dance floor to get down to a wide variety of great music.

When it was time to say goodbye, the guests formed a giant circle around the newlyweds to cheer and sing.  Nicole and Curtis are off on a well deserved honeymoon in Hawaii.  I can’t thank them both enough for having me as part of their amazing wedding day.

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