Category Archives: Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Kendra and Ryan (Alpine Room, SNPJ DJ)

Of all the places I’ve been, no place is more diverse than the areas in and around Pittsburgh. All you need to do is travel 25 miles in any direction and suddenly you’ll find yourself in a unique neighborhood with it’s own culture, traditions and musical tastes. While everyone still has their “Pittsburgh-ness” about them, it’s fun to see how different groups of people celebrate as I travel around to DJ such wonderful receptions. This past weekend I headed out of the city and into the country to the Alpine Room, located in the SNPJ in Enon Valley, PA for the reception of Kendra Neely and Ryan Werner.

Country Wedding DJ

The SNPJ was decorated beautifully and the details throughout the room were awesome. Western PA is famous for cookie tables, my weakness is always those buckeyes!

I’ve known Kendra and Ryan for years and was thrilled when they approached me to DJ their reception. While they were relaxed and easy going about their music, I still knew their musical preferences would be largely Country & Western. I was able to gather a selection of music for them that covered every genre, but created a vibe that was a perfect fit for these two.

After dinner, the newlyweds had their first dance.

For the dollar dance, the Maid of Honor, Karen, collected money in the groom’s cowboy hat!

The room was filled with friends I hadn’t seen for a long time. There were 3 couples at the reception whose weddings I DJ’ed! One of their daughters came up to dance with the groom (along with grandma).

I was excited to get the dancing started…. and so was everyone else!

Everyone partied until they couldn’t dance anymore…

Kendra and Ryan’s wedding reception was a tremendous celebration. Their friends and family were so excited to come and FINALLY get to see them celebrate their love. I can’t thank them enough for making me a part of everything.

by EricTags: Country, Pittsburgh, Unique

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Meghan and John (Pittsburgh Atheltic Association DJ)

Let’s talk about the excitement of the wedding celebration. One of my favorite experiences is when the friends and family of a newly married couple arrive at the reception full of energy and jubilation to get the party started. At the reception of Meghan McHenry and John (Gray) Cole, the guests came to the Pittsburgh Athletic Association prepared for an epic celebration, and didn’t leave disappointed.

The venue was decorated in wonderful Fall colors. As the guests arrived, there was no denying their anticipation for the party of the year. The Athletic Association was filled with the sounds of laughter.

Meghan, John & I did our planning online and via telephone since they were planning their wedding from Maryland. Their relaxed nature made it fun to pull their ideas together into a playlist that flowed nicely from beginning to end.

During dinner, Meg & John visited with each table instead of eating! Once they were done they moved straight to cake cutting & their special dances. Talk about putting your guests’ needs in front of your own!

What happened next is the reason that any one ever dreams of being a DJ. From the first song, the guests jammed the dance floor and kept the party going, and going, and going. It was awesome!

Groomsman Luis, showing off his amazing dance moves!

Meg and a few of her bridesmaid took a well deserved break before coming back to the dance floor.

I always tell my clients that you should leave your guests wanting just a little bit more. Everyone should leave with the feeling that they could have danced all night. With Meg & John’s friends and family, I’m convinced the party could have easily lasted for 5 or 6 more hours. Everyone was ready to join together for the ultimate celebration, and they danced their hearts out to every song. The newlyweds are off on their dream honeymoon to Greece. I’m sure everyone will be ready to celebrate again when they return!

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Brandi and Tim (Teutonia Mannerchor DJ)

Have it your way. I feel that slogan is much more appropriate when planning your wedding instead of getting lunch through the drive thru. There are so many decisions when planning your big day, but the most important decision you can make is to choose to make things exactly how you’ve always dreamed. Yesterday I was fortunate to DJ at the wedding of Brandi Sinclair and Timothy McClain, held at the Teutonia Mannerchor in Pittsburgh, PA. Brandi and Tim definitely chose to do things their own way, and their results were extraordinary.

Teutonia Mannerchor is a German Club located on the North Side of Pittsburgh. While the club was beautifully decorated, I have to say my favorite touch was tucked away between two layers of the cake.

Another fun and special touch that Brandi and Tim created was to ask their guests to add sand to a special sand jar. What a great keepsake for the newlyweds!

Brandi and Tim chose great music, including classic crooners as well as some modern tunes. In the spirit of the German club, there were also a number of waltzes and polkas that kept the evening moving along.

The newlyweds had a great choreographed first dance .

To get the dancing started, all of the guests joined in on a German Marathon March. Brandi and Tim led their guests throughout the entire room!

After that the dance floor was open…

Brandi and Tim held their wedding celebration over the entire weekend. They were married at Heinz Chapel on Saturday and then held their formal reception on Sunday (10-10-10). This gave them the unique opportunity to spend quality time with all of their guests as well as having the ability to do anything and everything they could imagine. Now these two are off for their honeymoon at a beautiful resort in Virginia.

by EricTags: German

Monday, September 6, 2010

Lindsay and Shannon (Camp Kon-O-Kwee DJ)

I just love this time of year! With the weather in Pittsburgh, there’s always a risk of planning an outdoor wedding ceremony, but it’s great to see it turn out perfectly. Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous for the wedding of Lindsay Orchoswki and Shannon Scott held at Camp Kon-A-Kwee in Zelienople, PA.

While not traditionally a wedding venue, Camp Kon-A-Kwee had the perfect facilities for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

The weather was fantastic, and being in the camp setting really created a fun vibe. After the ceremony the guests worked their way up to the main building for cocktails.

After the reception, guests were invited to a campfire, so at every place setting were the most amazing smore’s I’ve ever seen!

Lindsay and Shannon have a tremendous love of music. I had the best time pulling their playlist together, with so many unique choices.

The sun was setting when the bride and groom had their first dance.

Later in the evening the dancing started, and the newlyweds’ friends and family were hilarious!

My favorite part of the evening was watching Lindsay and Shannon sing and dance together.

At the end of the evening the newlyweds made their exit through a tunnel of the guests cheering.

After the party, the guests all headed over to the campfire to sit and visit. Having the entire day (and for some, the entire weekend) held at one location really created a fun, relaxed vibe. Lindsay and Shannon planned the perfect day for their friends and family to celebrate. This is one wedding day that no one will soon forget!

by EricTags: Camp Kon-A-Kwee, Ceremony, Outdoors

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Cathy and Steve (Highland Country Club DJ)

I’m so fortunate to be a wedding DJ in the city of Pittsburgh. There are many wonderful locations and an incredibly rich history. Many of my clients share my passion for the city, but never as much as Cathy Aniszewski and Steve Bolar. Last night I had the honor to DJ their stylish interpretation of a real Pittsburgh wedding at the Highland Country Club.

For starters, their wedding colors were Black and Gold, but done so elegantly. The staff at the Country Club told me that they’ve never seen the room look better.

Throughout the Country Club there were signs and tributes to our amazing city.

After their introductions, Cathy and Steve had their first dance. It was clear they were having a blast.

The music was varied so that all of the guests were able to enjoy the evening. From Frank Sinatra to Black Eyed Peas… we covered everything!

I think every one of their guests made it to the dance floor. Cathy & Steve’s friends and family were so much fun!

I loved the fact that Cathy and Steve found a way to share their love of Pittsburgh with their guests in such fun and unique ways throughout their wedding reception. They provided so many fabulous details for their friends and family to enjoy that they will remember forever. As real Pittsburghers, I’m sure the newlyweds will be happy to return to the Steel City after their awesome honeymoon in St Lucia.

by EricTags: Country Club, Photo Montage, Pittsburgh Wedding, Steelers Cake

Monday, August 16, 2010

Kala and Matthew (Embassy Suites Hotel Wedding DJ)

Scheduling the flow of a reception can be a difficult task for most people. The challenge is to make sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently without feeling rushed. While it’s important to include the events that are special, no one wants to make the guests feel bored or left out. I love to work closely with my clients to help them figure out what works best based on their needs and priorities. This past weekend I was very excited to DJ at the wedding reception of Kala Wilhelm and Matthew Lenart at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Moon Township, PA. The entire evening couldn’t have transpired more perfectly.

The Embassy suites really helped keep things on schedule. The 150+ guests enjoyed cocktails in the beautiful foyer and then entered the ballroom for dinner and dancing. There were little special touches throughout the venue that were sweet and romantic. I loved the special chocolate strawberries on top of their wedding cake!

After the introductions, the newlyweds had their first dance. Their connection to each other is unmistakable.

Kala and Matt made a fantastic song list for me to use throughout the evening. They chose a wide variety of music including 80’s rock and oldies, as well as newer Top 40 hits. The wide mix was a big hit with their friends and family.

I was thrilled to get to see Robin & Jason Scibek at the reception. I had been the DJ at their wedding last July where I first met Kala and Matthew. I just love these two!

One of Kala and Matthew’s concerns about their reception was making sure there would be plenty of time for dancing. Once it was time to pick up the tempo I found out why. Their friends and family crowded the dance floor and never left!

Kala was just beaming (and dancing) all night long.

I continually tell my clients that time has no meaning on the wedding day. It’s nearly impossible to predict what time each event will happen since there are so many factors happening. The stars simply aligned for Kala and Matthew this weekend as everything occurred exactly as planned. There were tons of time for dancing. Even after FOUR ‘one more song’ requests, the guests left wanting even just a little more. Kala and Matt created an evening that was simply perfect both for them and all of their guests. I couldn’t be happier for them!

by EricTags: DJ, Hotel, Itinerary, Pittsburgh, Planning, Schedule, Wedding

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