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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Amy and Josh (Alpine Room DJ)

There are some things you just can’t control on your wedding day. Probably the biggest is the weather. In Western PA, you never know if you’re going to get a heat wave or a downpour. All you can do is accept what comes and pray for the best. The weather didn’t seem like it was on our side while I was the DJ for Amy Stausbaugh and Josh Friday at their wedding ceremony and reception at the Alpine Room in Enon Valley, PA.

Stausbaugh Friday Wedding

The rain was extremlely heavy while everyone was getting ready for the ceremony, but Amy’s attitude was upbeat and positive. She told me “they say a little rain is good luck, so it looks like we’re having TONS of luck today!” About an hour before the ceremony began, the clouds parted and even a little sun shown down. Perfect for Amy’s entrance on horse drawn carriage!

Amy made it clear that they wanted their night to be fun and full of all types of music. Throughout the day we covered everything from classical, country, rock, oldies, pop, and dance.

Their reception was prepared to be sure everyone could relax and have a great time. A huge cookie table and photo booth awaited their guests as they arrived for cocktail hour. After the grand entrance the newlyweds had a very touching and sweet first dance.

After dinner Amy danced with her father. I just love this picture.

Finally it was time to open up the dance floor and celebrate!

I love that Amy and Josh didn’t let the potentially bad weather worry them, and instead made sure that their day would be fantastic no matter what. They are now off to a well earned honeymoon in Hawaii where I’m sure they’ll find many ways to enjoy paradise, regardless of the forecast..

by EricTags: Fall, Friends, Rain

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Ann and Joe (Pittsburgh Zoo DJ)

Nobody would want their wedding ever to be considered ‘normal’ or ‘typical’, yet it’s so easy to stick with standard wedding traditions, even if those traditions don’t really feel natural to the bride and groom. I always encourage my clients to make new traditions and forget the ones that don’t work for them. Ann Donovan and Joe Carretta igrnored almost every standard wedding tradition and created something truly unique for their reception at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

The tent area at the Pittsburgh Zoo is a wonderful, large space for a reception. The weather was perfect so guests could enjoy themselves both inside and out on a beautiful August day.

Instead of a cake, Joe and Ann had a table filled with amazing cupcakes!

The music for the reception was a fun mix of every genre. Cocktail hour and dinner was filled with great singer/songwriter songs from the likes of Jack Johnson. When dancing began, the guests crowded the floor to everything from Motown to disco to modern hits.

Joe and Ann had a sweet first dance after dinner, and then it was on to the celebration!

One of the things I loved about Joe & Ann’s reception was how everything was set up to be very family friendly while still including ways for the adults to party.

Joe and Ann now share their anniversary with the birthday of their sweet daughter Stella. At the end of the night she was still going stronger than most of the guests. Look at those beautiful eyes!

It was great to work with Ann, Joe & Stella to make a day that suited their new family perfectly. They created an amazingly unique day for their friends and family that was truly special for everyone.

by EricTags: Family, Simple Elegance, Zoo

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Vanessa and Mark (Candlelight Room DJ)

People will tell you that your wedding day will go by too quickly. You plan so many details of the big day just to watch it fly by and before you know it, the last song is about to play. Every once in a while, I’m lucky enough to DJ a wedding that has plenty of time for everything a bride & groom could wish for. Vanessa Kreuer and Mark McPherson planned for a day that would allow them time to enjoy every moment of their reception at the Candlelight Room in Washington, PA.

Vanessa and Mark had a beautiful purple color scheme that really looked great in the Candelight Room.

The entire day was very relaxed and evenly paced. With the ceremony scheduled for 1PM there was plenty of time for everything since the reception didn’t end until 11 o’clock. This meant plenty of time for socializing, eating, and then lots and lots of dancing. The playlist included tons of great music for everyone!

The newlyweds’ first dance was romantic and sweet, just like this beautiful couple.

Once it was time to dance, everyone crowded the dance floor for over 2 1/2 hours!

A little over a year ago I DJ’ed the reception of Mark’s sister Erin. I was so thrilled to see her and Adrian again.

Around 9:30 I found Mark and Vanessa while they were staring intently at Mark’s watch. They couldn’t believe they had been dancing for so long, and the celebration was far from over. It was great fun for me as a DJ to be able to play many requests and really watch everyone have an amazing time. Mark and Vanessa planned the perfect day that they and their guests we able to relax and enjoy every moment.

by EricTags: Purple, Time, Washington

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Laura and Sean (Doubletree Hotel DJ)

There’s a delicate balance when trying to hold a reception that appeals to everyone while making sure that everything still reflects the bride and groom. Laura Cox and Sean Ruzicka figured out the perfect blend at their Washington, PA celebration the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.

The DoubleTree is a wonderful venue with friendly and efficient staff, which helped keep the day moving along perfectly. The Grand Ballroom looked elegant and romantic.

I love seeing the creative elements couples include to make the day fun for everyone. This was the first time I’ve ever seen fingerprint artwork for the guests to sign. What a great heirloom this will become!

Laura and Sean provided a great list of music to get their guests dancing. There was something for everyone, from the Isley Brothers to Pitbull, from Europe to Big & Rich. Their guests crowded the dance floor to every genre – it was fantastic!

Once dinner was completed, Laura and Sean did their formal dance, parent dances, and money dance.

With all of the formalities out of the way, it was time to unleash the guests to dance, and wow, they sure did dance!

Even after over 2 hours of energetic dancing, it was clear this group was ready for more! Fortunately, Laura and Sean had already planned to continue their party at the local casino. The newlyweds had given their guests a day that allowed everyone to join in the fun, and a night they won’t soon forget. Laura and Sean are now off to Jamaica for a much deserved honeymoon.

by EricTags: DoubleTree, Fingerprints, Washington

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Josie and John (Riverside Landing DJ)

The hardest part of wedding planning is figuring out what to focus on. The key is to determine what is most important to you and put your time and energy into those details. Josie Powell and John O’Shea did an excellent job putting together a day that met their style and tastes. Their reception was held on a beautiful sunny day at Riverside Landing in Oakmont, PA.

Josie and John prepared a fun and stress-free reception which allowed them to relax and enjoy the special time with their guests. After their grand entrance they had a sweet, romantic first dance.

When John and I discussed the music for the evening, he told me they wanted “just typical awesome wedding reception music”. This left plenty of flexibility to find exactly what would get everyone to the dance floor.

Josie and John spent tons of time dancing with everyone. John even got things started by leading a giant train.

It wasn’t long before everyone was dancing, singing, and celebrating.

After all the wild dancing, the evening ended perfectly as all of the guests surrounded the bride and groom for the last dance. I loved working with Josie and John to create such a perfect evening. I’m so glad they were able to focus on how special everything was, which truly is what matters the most.

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