Had a blast doing Natalie and Matthew’s wedding reception at the Genesee Grande Ballroom inside the Collegian Hotel and Suites in Syracuse! Not only is this a great venue, but the crowd was awesome… and I was able to debut some new equipment to enhance my dance floor set-up. Check out the photos, song requests and more in this blog post!
Being in my 8th year as a wedding DJ, “first times” don’t happen for me as often as they used to, but Kathy and Duncan’s 25th anniversary presented three — including one nobody was expecting! It was my first time performing a wedding anniversary party, my first booking at Drumlins, and for the third “first,” you’ll have to read onward! (more…)
Here’s one question you might not think to ask when shopping for a DJ: “Are you insured?” An uninsured DJ might be cheaper up-front, but can cost you much more in the long run. I’m proud to say I’m insured — find out why that’s so important in this edition of Peter’s Pointers.
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Molly and Quinn’s wedding at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown was my last for the 2017 season. Like many TV shows, this “season finalé” pulled out all the stops. From a technical standpoint, it was one of my most complex weddings to date. But I love a good challenge and it all came together very nicely. Check out the photos, song selections and some surprises in this blog post! (more…)
I know “time flies when you’re having fun” is cliché, but that’s exactly how I felt at Erica and Grant’s wedding reception at the Genesee Grande Ballroom inside the Collegian Hotel and Suites in Syracuse last weekend. My second wedding of 2017 also featured the début of some brand new equipment I purchased over the winter. (more…)
Outdoor weddings can offer an exciting alternative to an indoor celebration. But that perfect summer evening under the stars may require more preparation than an indoor event. Here are 6 pointers to consider when planning an outdoor wedding.
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Had an absolute blast playing Arthur and Evan’s wedding this past weekend in the Persian Terrace ballroom at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Not only was the wedding lots of fun, but it crossed-off two big items from my “never have I ever” list as a wedding DJ. Check out the full post to find out what was unique about this wedding, see some photos, and which songs the pair selected for the key moments of their special day!
Heather and Jeff were a pleasure to work with and their wedding plans brought me to a new venue — at least new in terms of my DJ experience. Although I’ve eaten at the original Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse many times, this was my first time at their “Upstairs at The Dino” event space, which opened in 2009. The food was excellent, the venue space was wonderful and the guests had a great time! (more…)
Kate and Brendan are an amazing couple and put together a wonderful wedding at one of Syracuse’s newest venues, SKY Armory. Although I’ve heard plenty of buzz about the venue since it opened, this was my first opportunity to visit SKY Armory in person, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’m pleased to say the staff was awesome to work with and the entire experience was a great success. Check out the post for photos and some great ideas you can “borrow” for your own wedding. (more…)
In the few years since I’ve moved from Syracuse to Fayetteville, I’ve had Green Lakes State Park practically in my backyard, but never realized its potential as a wedding venue… until now! It’s all thanks to Mackenzie and Jeremy, who held their ceremony and reception at the park’s Old Administration Building. If you’ve been to the park but aren’t familiar with this building, you’ve probably seen it before; if you’re standing on the beach, it’s the stone building up on the hill to the left. (more…)