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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My second event of the 2024 season wasn’t a wedding, but rather a 50th wedding anniversary celebration! It was extra special because Marie and Patrick got married exactly 50 years ago, on Saturday, May 11, 1974 — and had their reception at the exact same venue, Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills, just outside of Utica.
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When her mom first contacted me about this event, I learned Ke’haulani (“KK” for short) and Zachary have already married for about a year. But, living in Alaska, it was easier to have the two of them come “back home” to Central New York rather than having all the guests head northwest. So, we did an entire wedding celebration — ceremony included — at one of the Utica area’s most popular venues, Hart’s Hill Inn.
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Sarah and Andy’s wedding reception brought me back to a venue I haven’t seen in a few years: Daniele at Valley View in Utica. It’s always nice to see what’s new and different in the city where I got my start as a radio DJ years ago. There was one change in Utica which took me completely by surprise — I’ll explain in today’s blog post. And as usual, some photos from the DJ booth and the happy couple’s selections for the key moments of the night.
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Every wedding is unique in some way, but Rachel and Kevin’s wedding was especially unique. Their ceremony and reception took place atop a hill overlooking her parents’ farm. Hosting a wedding at a private residence is a massive undertaking, but Rachel and Kevin made it look so easy! I’ve got details, photos, song selections and more in today’s blog post. (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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Stephanie and Larry’s wedding reception brought me to Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro, just a few miles outside of Utica. This was my first visit as a wedding DJ, but I’ve visited several times during my days as a radio DJ. Check out the blog post for photos, song selections and more memories!
Theresa and Kyle’s wedding took me to Daniele’s Banquet Specialists on Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford. It’s just a few miles outside of Utica, right up the hill from “Jay-K Corners.” Theresa and Kyle live about halfway between Utica and Albany, so we didn’t have a chance to meet until the reception. But that’s nothing new for me — I’ve worked with many out-of-town couples before. Detailed communication via email and telephone is key to help everything go according to plan!
What a busy wedding season! Although I usually try to give myself one weekend off per month, I somehow managed to let myself book all four weekends in August… so that explains why I’m a little behind on my blogging. In any event, the first weekend in August brought me back to a familiar venue, MKJ Farm in Deansboro. Located about 25 minutes south of Utica, just off route 12B, MKJ Farm provided a perfect setting for Carly and Mike’s wedding, especially considering they just started their own farm not too long ago. (more…)
We’re just a few days away from Christmas, so it’s only appropriate that I am finally blogging about Frances and Adam’s wedding from October. Why is that appropriate? Well, let’s just say it’s the first time I’ve ever done an October wedding — or a wedding, any month for that matter — where a famous, jolly man in a red suit made an appearance to surprise all the guests! (more…)