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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.

Donovan Carretta Wedding

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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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Jennifer and David (Doubletree Hotel DJ)

Every wedding is a celebration, but it really becomes something extraordinary when friends and family are willing to do all they can to make the day one to remember. Jennifer Bearer and David Yurkovac were surrounded by an amazing group of excited and supportive friends for their Doubletree Hotel reception held in Moon Township, PA.

A Pittsburgh tradition, there was a very impressive cookie table and coffee station that all of the guests were quick to enjoy.

Jen and Dave provided me with an amazing list of music that included everything from traditional line dances to modern hits. Even as I was lining up the bridal party, it was clear they were ready to dance!

During the newlyweds’ first dance they were joined by their son, Jackson. They are such a beautiful family!

After the formalities it was time to dance! I loved how excited everyone was to celebrate.

All wedding receptions go quickly, but Jen and Dave’s reception was filled with so much excitement and joy, that even I was surprised how quickly the evening went by. All of the guests were so friendly and made so many requests, I’m sure it could have lasted long into the next day. Congratulation to Jen, Dave, Jackson and every one of their friends and family who helped make this special day truly amazing.

by EricTags: Family, Friends, wedding reception

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