Get a quote today for your wedding

Category Archives: Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

Amanda and Joshua (Grove City Alumni Center DJ)

It’s always hard for me when I reach the last wedding of the year.  While I’m sure a break in the action is good for me, I love going out each weekend to DJ such amazing events.  I’m thrilled to have had a wonderful and intimate reception as the way to end a perfect year.  This weekend I was fortunate to be the DJ for Amanda King and Joshua Lavallee’s reception, held at the Carnegie Alumni Center located at Grove City College.

Grove City College Wedding DJ

Amanda and Josh planned an elegant and romantic celebration for themselves and 80 guests.  The room was perfectly prepared for a fun and relaxing evening.  Instead of a traditional wedding cake, they chose to have tiers of delicious cupcakes!

Wedding Cupcakes

After their grand entrance, the newlyweds had their first dance to Our Lady Peace’s “Somewhere Out There”.

Grove City College DJ

Working with Amanda and Josh was a terrific experience.  They were very easy going and just wanted their reception to be something all of the guests would appreciate.  The music was diverse and fun, including 40’s swing, modern crooners, 80’s hits, and some newer songs.  The variety kept their guests dancing and singing all night.

view_playlist

After dinner, the groomsmen did a dance to Haddaway’s “What Is Love” (from Night At the Roxbury).  I have to say, Josh had some awesome moves!

Wedding Dance What Is Love

Smaller weddings can be great when the guests are this fun and friendly.  After dinner, everyone felt comfortable enough to jump up and join in the dancing.

King-Lavallee Wedding Reception

Wedding DJ Grove City

Amanda’s grandfather came out to do a Fox Trot with the bride.

Wedding DJ Grove City

Towards the end of the evening, Josh took time to dance with Amanda’s mother and grandmothers… it was so sweet.

DJ Grove City College

DJ Grove City College Wedding

People ask me, “what is your favorite amount of guests at a wedding?”.  Honestly I don’t really have a preference for large, medium, or small receptions.  My favorite type of wedding is the one where the Bride and Groom leave knowing that they had their ideal celebration.  Watching Amanda and Josh, it was obvious that they were thrilled with everything that had happened on their big day.  For me, I wouldn’t have wanted to end 2010 any other way.

Tia and Benjamin (Holiday Inn, Moon Twp DJ)

Weddings usually offer newlyweds a chance for some self-reflection.  In order to have a day that truly reflects who you are as a couple, you have to evaluate everything.  Since I prefer to work with my clients to create a day that is wonderfully unique, it’s great to work with couples who know and love who they are, and choose to share that with their friends and family.  This past weekend I was the DJ for the wedding & reception of Tia Smith and  Benjamin Pease, held at the Ferris Ballroom at the Holiday Inn, Moon Township.

Ben Tia Pease Wedding

The ballroom was decorated gorgeously. The wedding colors blended perfectly with the colors of the room.

Moon Township Holiday Inn Wedding

Tia and Ben chose to have their reception as a Masquerade Ball.  While most of the guests brought their own masks, these were made available so everyone could join in the fun!

Masquerade Ball Wedding

Who’d think a pumpkin could be so elegant?

Wedding Pumpkin

I had such a great time talking music with Tia and Ben.  Their tastes were as unique and diverse as they are.  We worked together to make a playlist that included everything from Final Fantasy to Rocky Horror and much, much more.

view_playlist

The first dance, to Ben Folds “The Luckiest”, was sweet and tender.

Pease Dance Pittsburgh DJ

Then it was time for some dancing… the masks came out and people got wild!

Masquerade Ball Wedding DJ

Masquerade Ball Wedding DJ

Masquerade Ball Wedding DJ

Tia and Ben had the most awesome masks…

Masquerade Ball Wedding DJ Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ Moon Twp

It’s amazing to watch people who were able to have their wedding exactly how they wanted, and see their friends and family join in to make the day a perfect success.  To me, Tia and Ben set the perfect example on how being true to yourself when wedding planning creates a day like no other.  I’m sure all of the guests will be discussing this special day for years to come.

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!

Wedding DJ Details

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.

view_playlist

After dinner, the newlyweds had their first dance.

SNPJ Country DJ

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

Cowboy Dollar Dance

Cowboy Dance

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).

Wedding DJ Dollar Dance

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

Country Line Dancing

Pittsburgh Country DJ

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

Everyone partied until they couldn’t dance anymore…

Sleeping Wedding Flowergirl

Wedding SNPJ Country DJ

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.

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.

Pittsburgh Athletic Assocaiton DJ

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.

Pittsburgh Athletic Assocaiton DJ

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

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.

view_playlist

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!

Cole-Wedding DJ

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!

Cole Mchenry Pittsburgh DJ

Pittsburgh Athletic Assocation Wedding

Groomsman Luis, showing off his amazing dance moves!

Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding

DJ Eric Pittsburgh Wedding

Pittsburgh Athletic Association Wedding

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

Bridesmaids Pittsburgh Wedding

Wedding DJ Pittsburgh

DJ Eric Pittsburgh Wedding

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!

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.

Pittsburgh Wedding DJ

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.

Wedding Cake Topper

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!

Wedding Sand Jar

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.

view_playlist

The newlyweds had a great choreographed first dance .

First Dance Wedding DJ

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!

German Marathon March

After that the dance floor was open…

German Wedding DJ

Pittsburgh German DJ

Wedding DJ Pittsburgh

German DJ Pittsburgh

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.

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.

Wedding DJ Allegheny County

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

Wedding Ceremony Sign

Pittsburgh Outdoor Ceremony

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.

Camp Kon-A-Kwee Wedding

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

Wedding Smores

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

view_playlist

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

DJ Pittsburgh

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

Beaver County Wedding DJ

DJ Pittsburgh Wedding

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

bride groom dance dj

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

Bride groom exit DJ

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!

find me on instagram @ericthedj