Reception Entertainment Director

One overlooked part of the outdoor ceremony is the sound.... or lack thereof. Whilst having an outdoor ceremony may be romantic; the fact that your guests did not hear a word of those beautiful vows makes the whole event somewhat lacking. It's critically important that your outdoor ceremony have reliable sound reinforcement that allows ALL your guests to hear the officiant and the Bride and Groom. Remember, depending on the location, outdoor events are at the mercy of the elements, birds, passing vehicles and a myriad of other distractions. We recommend that at least a lapel microphone attached to the officiant should be part of any outdoor ceremony system. We also like to have a wireless microphone for a Reader or Soloist. Our sound systems set-up includes a speaker, mixing unit, Hard-drive music system with back-up and microphones, all neatly packaged in a discreet system. And discreet is the key word... there is NO need for large two speaker systems on t...

We once again caught up with Steven Lauro from the  WedSafe  wedding insurance program to explain the importance of insuring your wedding. Why should the average bride and groom protect their wedding with wedding insurance? Couples invest significant amounts of time, energy and money in creating their beautiful day. That financial investment should be protected with wedding insurance. Once wedding plans get underway, couples make deposits and payments that may be non-refundable. From relatively small issues that might cause you to incur additional expenses, to unforeseen circumstances that cause the cancellation or postponement of the entire reception, insuring your event is the way to protect your day, your dream and your financial investment. Is wedding insurance more appropriate to high-end weddings than those that cost less? Is homeowner’s insurance more appropriate to a mansion than it is to an average home? Weddings of all sizes and levels of expense can be ...

The ceremonial cutting of the wedding cake is one of the longest-standing wedding traditions of them all.  This tradition is meant to symbolize togetherness – that is, it’s viewed as the first task that the married couple will do together.  Although some couples choose to forego this ceremonial act, it’s still widely practiced in weddings all across the US and elsewhere.  What follows are some basic do’s and don’ts associated with this ritual. - See more at: http://www.1motherofthebride.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-the-wedding-cake-cutting-tradition.html#sthash.ZJ2RY7pc.dpuf The ceremonial cutting of the cake is a long standing wedding tradition.  This tradition is meant to symbolize togetherness – that is, it’s viewed as the first task that the married couple will do together. Our major recommendation is NOT to throw cake at each other or stuff cake in each others faces.  Not only is this a mess to clean up but it's a major time waster - leaving less...

Many engaged couples question the expense of a CT wedding DJ. Some decide to cut wedding costs by hiring an amateur DJ, a friend, or even plugging in their own iPod for a “D.I.Y wedding”. With over 35 years in the wedding, event and music business Atmosphere Productions is here to warn you that a “D.I.Y wedding” comes with its own a price tag – one that we think is far more costly than making an investment in a true professional DJ. 1.  Your Master Of Ceremony: Most forget that a professional DJ is not (and should not) only be there to play music.  The DJ must also act as the wedding’s official Master Of Ceremony, helping to direct the flow of events and orchestrate important moments, like the newlyweds’ entrance, the First Dance, the Toasts and Speeches, the Cake Cutting and any other traditions.  Atmosphere Productions is great at directing the event timeline, prompting you, photographer and facility so that we are all on the same page AND making sure it a...

The location of the entertainment in relation to the dance floor and your guests at any event is a crucial element. A good rule of thumb is to place the entertainment right on the dance floor (see above floor plan). This allows the entertainment to see and communicate with all guests and quickly react when reading the crowd. We do recommend that the music levels should be concentrated on the dance floor for the comfort of your guests and for the total enjoyment of the reception. Each ballroom has it's own acoustic imprint which will either give great sound or not. We do a lot more than just set-up the equipment and play the music. Sometimes we can electronically correct the sound - often times it's totally out of our control. Your input to the banquet facility and it's staff is essential. When you complete the facility ballroom floor plan and seating arrangements, it is crucial that you consider the location of the entertainment system (i.e. speake...

Lindsay and Brendan's reception was held at Tower Ridge Country Club , in Simsbury, at the base of Talcott Mountain.  Lindsay and Brendan's winter wedding could not have a better backdrop - The Hueblein Tower . Atmosphere Productions provided our Custom Lighting package in a light blue to match and enhance the decor of the ballroom. Lindsay and Brendan's First Dance: Michael Buble - Cold December Night Bride and Bride's Father Dance: Tim McGraw - My Little Girl Groom and Groom's Mother Dance: Kelly Clarkson - My Favorite Things Cake Cutting Song: Harry Connick Jr. - Recipe For Love Last Dance: Michael Buble - Save The Last Dance Highlights: Dad's surprise Blues Brothers skit (pictured below)..... and the rockin' party that followed! As always many thanks to Carrie Draghi Photography for these pictures!   Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment ...