Reception Entertainment Director

You never know where clients are going to turn up.  While doing the Springfield Bridal Expo, I ran into an old friend and client, Gina Lohrman.  I provided the music for her wedding at Saint Clements Castle eight years ago.  Gina was also an exhibitor at the show. Four years ago, Gina and her mom, Vicki, started a custom candy buffet company called “The Candy Brigade”.  They soon became New England’s premier candy buffet company.  The Candy Brigade creates customized sweets tables for all types of events. Whether you're planning a lavish wedding, themed birthday or corporate party, their custom designed candy or dessert tables will sweeten up your celebration. The Candy Brigade is not your typical candy buffet company. They are " Candy Stylists " who put extreme focus on all the little details that go into "styling" your candy table so it coordinates with your event perfectly.  Their candy displays are not only beautiful, they are de...

Ryan, a former Marine (we THANK YOU for your service) and son of our friend, Marjorie Hackett from Marine Corps Family Foundation, looked gracefully debonair, a perfect match to his beautiful Bride, Kelley. Saint Clements Castle in Portland, CT was the scene of their winter wonderland Ceremony and Reception.  It was a small but intimate affair and that's the way Ryan and Kelley wanted it. Ryan and Kelley's First Dance: The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra Parents Dance: I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz Cake Cutting Song: Love and Marriage - Frank Sinatra Special thanks for all the superb photography courtesy of Thomas Hurlbut Photography 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, Massachuse...

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TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com , recently released the results of its annual Real Weddings Study. This comprehensive report surveyed more than 17,500 US brides married in 2012. TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2012 Real Weddings Survey captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key statistics related to the bridal demographic. 2012 Wedding Statistics Average Wedding Budget: $28,427 (excludes honeymoon) Most Expensive Place to Get Married: Manhattan, $76,678 average spend Least Expensive Place to Get Married: Alaska, $15,504 average spend Average Spent on a Wedding Dress: $1,211 Average Marrying Age: Bride, 29; Groom, 31 Average Number of Guests: 139 Average Number of Bridesmaids: 4 to 5 Average Number of Groomsmen: 4 to 5 Most Popular Month to Get Engaged: December (16%) Average Length of Engagement: 14 months Most Popular Month to Get Married: June (17%) Popular Wedding Colors: Blue (33%), Purple (26%...

We've put together a not-so-scientific list of our most recently requested Rock Love Songs.  These songs have become standards at weddings because they stand the test of time and sound just as good today as they did when first released.  Spanning the 70's & 80's, see if your favorite made our list: Someone Like You - Van Morrison Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are Sea Of Love - Honeydrippers Faithfully - Journey Color My World - Chicago Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Your Song - Elton John You've Got A Friend - James Taylor In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel Crazy Love - Van Morrison We've Got Tonight - Bob Seger You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker Open Arms - Journey Precious And Few - Climax Waiting For A Girl - Foreigner Heaven - Bryan Adams When I'm With You - Sheriff Wild Horses - Rolling Stones Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing profession...

Sarah and Mike's wedding day took place during the Thanksgiving Holiday celebrations at the Riverhouse in Haddam. ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS provided our unforgettably fun entertainment plus our custom white photo-booth. Sarah and Mike had an eclectic mix of music and provided and extensive list of suggestions for us to work from.  The evening was kept upbeat and fun and most of all Sarah and Mike danced all night long! Sarah and Mike's First Dance: Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up Bride and Bride's Father Dance: Heartland - I Loved Her First Groom and Groom's Mother Dance: Andre Bocelli - Con Te Partiro Cake Cutting Song: R. Kelly - Love Is Special thanks for all the photography courtesy of Carrie Draghi Photography Flowers by Terri Krisavage of TK Formals See more pictures from Sarah and Mike's wedding day  here Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertai...