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…)
With over 300 people, Brandi and Dan’s wedding at a private residence (her parents’) in Madison was one of the largest weddings I’ve played. A giant party tent had room for over 20 guest tables, a large dance floor, three bars (saving guests from long walks or long lines), a photobooth and more. When it comes to staging an outdoor wedding at a private residence, there’s plenty of things that could go wrong or overlooked — but Brandi, Dan and their families hit it right out of the park!
You can tell wedding season is getting busy when I start to fall behind on my blogging! In what seems like just the blink of an eye, it’s already been nearly two weeks since Stephanie and Joshua tied the knot at The Beeches in Rome. Although I’ve played receptions at The Beeches in the past, this was the first time I’ve worked with a couple who also had their ceremony on-site. (more…)
After a few weddings followed by some time traveling with family, it was exciting to resume the 2016 wedding season with Clare and James at the Cross Lake Inn and Marina in Cato. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for a reception that featured the bride, groom and the entire wedding party arriving by boat! If you’re a Disney fan, you’ll definitely want to check out the photos.
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My latest wedding takes me to a venue where I’ve been an event guest a time or two, but not yet a DJ — the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center. Sarah and Bernard are an amazing couple who put on a spectacular party for their family and friends! Check out the blog post to check out the elegant decor and find out how this bride and groom helped to kick things up a notch on the dance floor. (more…)
My second wedding of 2016 is one I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. It’s always an honor and a pleasure to be asked to help friends celebrate their wedding day, so I was thrilled when Greg and Emily asked me to DJ their reception. (more…)
It’s nice when things end on a high note, so I’m pleased to say my 2015 wedding season did just that! Matt and Justin were great clients who chose an excellent venue and invited an awesome group of guests to their wedding in the Finger Lakes. And they picked a wonderful date — the autumn colors were at their peak (or pretty darn close), combining with Seneca Lake to provide a spectacular backdrop for the outdoor ceremony. (more…)
As a former TV news producer, I’m used to adjusting on-the-fly to unexpected changes… but it was quite a shock when bride-to-be Anessa called me a few weeks before her wedding to inform me that Jason had been in a bad accident. I felt horrible for them, as they weren’t yet sure exactly how this would impact their wedding day plans. Thankfully, Jason was able to get back on his feet again in time to keep everything on October 17th, albeit with some changes including moving the location by about 95 miles. (more…)
Even after years in the DJ business, Laura and Daniel’s wedding day managed to present some exciting “firsts” for me. Although I’ve often DJ’ed a reception/ceremony combo, this was the first time I did them at two separate venues. There was also an exciting “first” during the ceremony, and as well as the debut of something new for the reception that I’ll be offering for future events. Keep reading for details and photos! (more…)
My latest wedding took me to one of my favorite venues — Traditions at the Links in East Syracuse — for the second time this wedding season. It’s a wonderful venue and I’m always happy to return, especially when the dance floor is consistently packed throughout the entire evening, as it was with Maura, Nicholas and their guests. Inside this blog post, check out the photos from the reception and see which songs the newlyweds selected for the key moments of their reception. (more…)