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Syracuse wedding DJ Peter Naughton shares key song choices, photos, reviews and more from the dozens of weddings he has worked since 2011.

Virginia and Ethan at Twin Ponds, New York Mills, 8/1/26

Virginia and Ethan at Twin Ponds, New York Mills, 8/1/26

It’s been a couple years since my last event (a 50th anniversary) at Twin Ponds — and a decade since my last wedding there — so it was nice to get back there for Virginia and Ethan’s wedding! This was my first time covering a ceremony on the property, as they have a new (to me) landscaped ceremony space on the lawn near the main entrance.

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Kaitlyn and Harrison at Bellevue Country Club, Syracuse, 6/27/26

Kaitlyn and Harrison at Bellevue Country Club, Syracuse, 6/27/26

It’s been nine years since my last wedding at Bellevue Country Club, so I was very excited when Harry booked me to DJ his and Kaitlyn’s big day. During one of our planning discussions, I mentioned how a previous Bellevue wedding was to be partly outdoors, but the weather that day forced us to stay inside. Would there be better luck this time around? Check out this blog post to find out — and see which songs the couple picked for their key moments!

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Emily and Marty’s Cassville Backyard Wedding, 6/13/26

Emily and Marty’s Cassville Backyard Wedding, 6/13/26

My second wedding of the 2026 season took me to Cassville, a hamlet due south of Utica in the southeastern corner of Oneida County. Emily and Marty got married on her family’s sprawling property, complete with a pondside ceremony, a stunning sunset and fireworks once it got dark! Keep reading to check out their song choices, photos and more.

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Gianna and Jordan at Lincklaen House, Cazenovia, 6/6/26

Gianna and Jordan at Lincklaen House, Cazenovia, 6/6/26

My 2026 wedding season is underway! It started a bit later than usual, but it’ll also end a bit later than usual. And it started at the venue where I’ve done more weddings than any other throughout my career: the historic Lincklaen House in Cazenovia. Song picks, photos, the bride’s review and more in this post!

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Emily and Dan at Skyline Lodge, Fabius, 11/1/25

Emily and Dan at Skyline Lodge, Fabius, 11/1/25

My 15th season as a wedding DJ wrapped-up with Emily and Dan at the scenic Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest Park in Fabius. Between their request list, the decor and Emily’s black wedding dress, it was apparent these two love Halloween and we were all here for it! Photos, song choices and more in this blog post.

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