Photo Credit: Sherry Sutton Photography The cocktail hour ends, your guests (having had a few drinks) make their way into the reception room…and eagerly wait for the VIPs of your wedding to be announced. Your wedding party is pumped and probably trying to think of a last minute plan on what to do when their names are announced. Should they “fist pump”? Try the leap frog? Do a funny skit? Or just walk in with a big smile? All of those are great ideas, but why not work with your Event Planner or Entertainment Company to spice it up and help your
We are thrilled to announce that we won “Best Entertainment” by the International Special Events Society (ISES)! It’s an honor to be recognized in a community of so many talented event professionals and we are immensely grateful to all of our clients, partners, family and friends for the continued support giving us opportunities to do what we love!! Below are a few pictures from the wonderful evening, held at The Metropolitan Room where we celebrated with America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru and Planner Steve Kemble & fellow ISES board members, Amy Vecchione and Donna DeFrancesco.
Most people know him for his skills behind the turntables, getting a dance floor packed and creating the perfect soundtrack for any event, but we thought it was time to get a little more personal with our very own A List DJ Unique (aka John Fields). Here’s a little taste of the man behind the music: #1 What was your first experience as a DJ? Well, aside from the time I snuck into my friend’s older brother’s room and tried to use his mixer without him knowing, I first started spinning at a local roller rink in my area
When your wedding finally arrives, it’s so important that all your key moments are captured on camera in a way that lets you look back one day and remember it just like it was yesterday. Having an experienced photographer to handle this is without a doubt the first requirement, but have you thought about how your entertainment team can help with this as well? We surveyed some of the area’s top wedding photographers asking how we, as an entertainment company, can help them capture the best photos for our mutual clients. These are the top 3 tips we received: #1
Let’s say we have James & Wendy. James & Wendy are the hosts of their wedding. When guests walk into their wedding reception, they want them to think “This is SO a James & Wendy party!” If you can relate to our fictional James & Wendy, read on for our top 5 tips for choosing entertainment that matches your personality: #1 Hip Hop and 80s and top 40s, oh my! You love every single song, you can dance to any one that comes on and you will sing along to each one. For you, is the entertainment group that can handle it all. Firstly,
A cocktail hour transitions the emotional ceremony to the festive reception and it’s important that it’s done right. Having great food, an open bar and some signature cocktails have practically become a standard with many weddings, so what else could you possibly do to leave a lasting impression, without breaking the bank?? Here are some of our favorite ideas: #1 Steel drums With spring upon us and summer quickly approaching, we love the sound of steel drums. It makes your guests feel like they are in paradise and pairing this with a cigar roller, frozen specialty drinks, and/or a scotch tasting is
We’ve already made this point numerous times, but it’s so true we can’t help and say it again: entertainment is absolutely crucial to the success of your event! You have tons of different options when choosing your wedding entertainment, whether it’s having a band, a DJ, or even a combination of both. At the end of the day, you’re looking for the best source of excitement and fun. So to help you narrow down your options, here are our top 4 reasons for going with a DJ on your big day:
Photo credit: David E. Starke Photography www.davidestarke.com On the morning after your big day, you will most likely wake up, smile, and feel like you just had the best dream of your life. If only if you could just fall back asleep and relive it all over again. Unfortunately, time travel has not been invented yet so in the meantime, here are some of our tips to get the most out of your event: # 1 Pass along your worries to someone else If you decide not to hire a Day of Coordinator (which we strongly recommend), be sure to
It’s a safe bet that any experienced vendor in the event industry could write a book about things happening at an event that were “beyond their control”. Heck, we can write several books on that topic. But, there are plenty of preventative measures you can take to help ensure your vendors are overly prepared for everything that is “within their control” to keep your event flowing seamlessly. Here are our top 3 tips to consider: # 1 Always prepare a detailed timeline Make sure your florist knows what time your photographer is starting to shoot so you’ll have your bouquet
After researching new office locations for over a year, hoping to find a place surrounded by talent, creativity and good positive energy, we landed right in the middle of New York City! While we still have a satellite location and storage facilities that we use in Northern New Jersey, we wanted a “hub” that our team would love coming to everyday and one that would make all of us even better. In just our first few weeks, we have met some amazing new talent and other like-minded entrepreneurs that we cannot wait to collaborate with. Thank You to all of our clients and relationships that have helped
