Reception Entertainment Director

Wedding favors are the perfect way to show how you feel. Though your wedding guests will already know that you care about them, wedding favors give an additional touch of thoughtfulness. They don’t have to be a major item or an expensive one. Something small but meaningful as a memento of the day is all that is needed. There are so many options to choose from in wedding favors. Only your imagination limits you. You can buy them already to give out, or you can make your own. It depends only on what you want to do and the time you have to devote to it. If you plan to buy wedding favors, you can choose something that is meaningful to you and your groom or matches the theme of the wedding ceremony and reception. Personalizing them with your names and the date of the nuptials will make them all the more special. One very good option for wedding favors is a small candle with a ribbon tied around it with a picture of you and your groom attached. A softly scented candle is a very good ...

You’ve decided on a wedding day. You’ve picked out the church. You’ve got your photographer. What time should the ceremony be? When should the reception start? How much time do you need for photos? Planning your wedding day time-line can be difficult. Let’s break it down and see how much time you should plan for each section of your wedding day. Your Ceremony  – typically you can expect a Justice of the Peace civil ceremony to last 30 minutes maximum.  If you are planning a full mass service – you should plan a full hour to the ceremony.  If you are doing a receiving line after the ceremony – plan on about 20 minutes for every 100 guests. (If you have 200 guests, your receiving line will take 40 minutes!).  If it’s hot out, you do not want to keep your guests in the heat – let them get to the air conditioned reception site.  Exposing your guests to extreme heat for prolonged periods of time drains their energy – and they will not be as responsive later...

See how lighting can add that WOW!! factor to your reception….. Atmosphere Productions LLC is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ’s primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio and club dj’s, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail and chamber musicians, custom lighting, custom song editing and voice-over services. For further information visit our website at  www.atmosphere-productions.com Contact us TODAY for FREE information. DJ Sam Sylvester Samuels Reception Entertainment Director As featured in Eric and Amanda’s winning wedding on the season finale of TLC’s TV “FOUR WEDDINGS” Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014, 2015, 2016, Bride’s Choice Awards™...

Your wedding is something special. Add a personal touch and provide your guests with Customized Water Bottles…. it’s easy and unique! Just google “custom water bottle labels” and you’ll find an array of companies producing Customized Water Bottles for your wedding. With numerous designs, your choices will never be limited. You can also use special templates to design your own labels.  Today’s high-tech machinery allows any design to be printed on any personalized water labels to your exact specification. Wedding water bottle labels are a creative way to give your guests something that is different: custom water bottle labels allow you to place your signature on the event. Atmosphere Productions LLC is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ’s primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England ...

Before you start selecting those amazing pieces from your jewelry box to go on your honeymoon – ask yourself this question…. Do you REALLY need them? My wife and I just celebrated our 25th Anniversary and treated ourselves to a trip “down under”…. Sydney, Australia.  My wife wanted to adorn herself and look good when we went out to dinner.  Which bracelet would match with this dress etc…. then we did some research. It seems like a lot of people lose their jewelry on vacations. Nothing ruins a vacation or honeymoon more than losing a sentimental piece of jewelry or a new engagement or wedding ring… and it happens more often than people realize.  We eventually decided to leave them securely at home but wanted to pass on these useful tips: Look at your existing jewelry insurance coverage to check whether it will be applicable if you take the pieces outside of your home state or country. If not, consider an additional plan or upgrade that will protect you from...

We have the most amazing couples…..Another great testimonial from our clients.  We love what we do and do what we love.  Thanks Cristina and Chris!!!! Atmosphere Productions LLC is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ’s primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio and club dj’s, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail and chamber musicians, custom lighting, custom song editing and voice-over services. For further information visit our website at  www.atmosphere-productions.com Contact us TODAY for FREE information. DJ Sam Sylvester Samuels Reception Entertainment Director As featured in Eric and Amanda’s winning wedding on the season finale of...

How about listening to something different during the Cocktail Hour? I enjoy delving into my collection of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s soul and R n B music and sprinkling some choice selections for my clients to hear at the wedding reception.  Especially when I get two thumbs up or a guest runs over and tells me that “No one ever plays this music anymore” or “This is a great song… who is it?”.  As a friend once told me, if it’s the first time you’re hearing a long lost oldie, then it’s a brand new song to you then. And don’t be fooled…. just because it was recorded recently by a contemporary artist doesn’t mean that it’s not “soul”. Here are 24 soulful selections that bend the genre and cross all the way over! This is by no means a definitive list… just some of my favorites at this moment in time. Try some of these during your Cocktail Hour (in no special order): Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There (Minus Mix) Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – This Guy’...

Want to share the light of love with family and friends? We provided the entertainment for Mary Elizabeth & Dan’s wedding and thought this was a truly unique idea for place cards that double as a favor. For centuries lanterns have been used to light the way on dark and dreary nights… now you can show your guests that love really does light the was with these beautiful lanterns. A metal handle connects through the top and hooks on to the sides of the lantern (about 5.5″ tall with handle). Constructed with a solid ivory colored metal frame, surrounded by glass panels on all four sides, held in place by ivory metal crisscross rib supports with your place neatly tucked inside. So share the light of love with family and friends with this attractive and useful favor. It’s destined to brighten up their days and nights long after your big day through!  What a great idea….THANKS Mary Elizabeth & Dan. Atmosphere Productions LLC is a...

Looking for transportation for your BIG DAY?  Here’s 3 tips from the Nelson Family Limousine in Berlin, CT. Owner, Brian Nelson, has been a professional chauffeur since 2002 and has ample experience providing a variety of transportation services, as well as chauffeuring brides and wedding parties. Count on the  Nelson Family Limousine in Berlin, Connecticut, for a trusted car and limousine service company. EXPERIENCE Big company limos have high turnover, so consider a small buisness for the best customer service and chauffeurs that have experience with brides. It’s too important of a day to roll the dice on knowledge . NEW VEHICLES Always ask the year of the vehicle you are interested in as limos and party busses of older models are unreliable. If your party is over 10 passengers you will be in the Limo Bus market. Avoid busse s with carpet because it will not be clean on your day. Wood floors mop out and smell fresh. BATHROOMS Bathrooms are hard to f...

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life. The natural impulse is to share the excitement with those closest to you—your bridesmaids. While your bridesmaids are genuinely thrilled for you, they may be feeling apprehensive about what being a bridesmaid will mean for them, and how it could change their relationship with you. They don’t want to burst your bubble, though—so we’ll tell you things your bridesmaids secretly wish they could: 1. Don’t forget us! When you have an exciting life change like an engagement, it feels as if you’re the only one to ever experience it. It’s hard not to think (and talk) about your wedding all the time. It’s great to share your plans! Just remember that the color of your cocktail napkins isn’t so critical to your friends that they’ll want to discuss it for your entire coffee date. Remember to ask your friends how they’re doing—and listen, really listen, to their answers—before launching into a lengthy discussion about the ush...

Should you audition your DJ at another Brides wedding? Auditioning a DJ at another bride’s wedding has been a controversial subject. I will put it in a logical perspective here, and give you the real scoop. Simply ask yourself if you would want strangers walking into your reception (often in street clothes) for the purpose of seeing one of your vendors? It is not the proper time or place to audition a DJ. There are several reasons why it is not even useful for anyone involved. First, it is an obviously uncomfortable position for both the wedding party and the visiting party. Uninvited guests stand out like a sore thumb, and are an un-welcomed distraction. Second, unless the prospect sees the entire reception, they don’t get any value out of the visit. Also, they are seeing someone else’s unique wedding, and unless the DJ is of the “cookie-cutter” variety, the prospect again will get no value without knowing wha...

“We are so happy we used DJ Sam from Atmosphere Productions. He was energetic, positive, and professional. Our guests praised the appropriate music choices during our cocktail hour and dinner, and then he got the party started when the dance floor opened. He was helpful and responsive to any questions we had during the planning process. He has a wonderful announcing voice and presence and kept our reception on track. We would highly recommend Atmosphere Productions to everyone!” ~ Meredith and Eric Wester Meredith and Eric’s Introduction Music: U2 – Beautiful Day / Darkness – Thing Called Love Meredith and Eric’s First Dance: Billy Joel – You’re My Home Cake Cutting Song: Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is Bride and Bride’s Father Dance: Little Miss Magic/Crazy In Love (Custom Edit) – Jimmy Buffet/Beyonce Last Dance: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ Songs That Rocked The Dance Floor: Martha and The Vandellas – Dancing In The Streets Four Tops – S...

From the start Lindsay and Mike were an awesome couple…. Their radiant smiles and their fun outgoing personalities, we knew it was gonna be a fun night!! As usual, the staff at The Lake Of Isles in North Stonington were exceptional.  Even Mother Nature held off the rain with just some cloudy skies.  Needless to say that the outdoor Ceremony was just beautiful and captured by our good friends Sebastian & Phyllis of Sebastian Photography (check out more pictures on their blog here ). Atmosphere Productions provided Ceremony sound for the outside on the deck and our Custom Lighting package for the Ballroom. Lindsay and Michael’s Ceremony Music: Processional: Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin Recessional: Bruno Mars – Marry You Bridal Party Introduction Music: Justin Timberlake – Let The Groove Get In Lindsay and Michael’s Introduction Music: Jay-Z and Beyonce – Bonnie and Clyde Lindsay and Michael’s First Dance: John Legend – All Of Me Last Dance:  Bi...

One of our favorite officiants is Mary Coburn.  We recently provided sound reinforcement for a classic duo and microphones for the ceremony of Emily and David at the Deep River Landing.  Mary did an outstanding service that was not only personalized but uplifting to all the guests attending….not to mention she’s great on the microphone and wonderfully well organized! If your looking for an officiant for your wedding ceremony we would highly recommend Mary Coburn, who is a professionally trained Lifecycle Celebrant ™, having studied the art of ceremony and ritual through the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. Here are some tips for couples when thinking about their wedding ceremony: Realize that the ceremony is the heart of the wedding day, therefore, it is worth your effort to find an officiant who will provide a personalized ceremony that celebrates you and your story! The tone of your wedding ceremony sets the tone for your entire wedding day, so ch...

Kate and Keith Wade - August 15th, 2015 Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ's primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio and club dj's, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail and chamber musicians, custom lighting, custom song editing and voice-over services. For further information visit our website at  www.atmosphere-productions.com Contact us  TODAY for FREE information. DJ Sam Sylvester Samuels Reception Entertainment Director As featured in Eric and Amanda's winning wedding on the season finale of TLC's T...

Do you have a "DO NOT PLAY" list for your wedding reception?  Well, here are 10 wedding songs you might want to add to that list...... It's not that they are terrible (OK The Chicken Dance is!) but simply they are overplayed or outstayed their welcome.  You decide. The Chicken Dance The Macarena The Electric Slide Village People - YMCA PSY - Gangnam Style Meatloaf - Paradise By The Dashboard Lights Kool and The Gang - Celebration Sister Sledge - We Are Family Sir Mixx-A-Lot - Baby Got Back Rednex - Cotton Eyed Joe Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ's primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio and club dj's, corporate and business events, photo boo...