Reception Entertainment Director

Here’s 6 truly unique Guestbook ideas….. Vintage Atlas – Have your guests sign the pages of a vintage road atlas, highlighting the cities they are traveling from or destinations they know the couple is interested in exploring.  Great idea for brides and grooms that have either a  case  of wanderlust or an appreciation of vintage books. Re-Use Wine Bottles – Whether you “message in a bottle” your guest book by reusing old bottles (below, left) or have your guests sign the labels of bottles to be opened in the future (below, right), this is a perfect idea for a vineyard wedding. Make sure to include metallic Sharpies if you want your guests to sign the actual bottle, so that the ink shows up on the dark glass. Advice Coasters – It can never hurt to have a little helpful marital advice at the ready.  On your welcome table have a basket of blank coasters for guests to fill out with advice and funny memories. You’ll end up using these, especially ...

What can I say about Nancy and Jim….sometimes it takes a while for true love to strike but when it does you get a fun couple like Nancy and Jim! So, on this beautiful September day Nancy and Jim tied the knot and vowed to be together eternally. Nancy had planned almost every detail and knew exactly what she wanted from the amazing Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility to music for dancing….And dancing is what we did!  Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and the little ones all gathered on the dance floor to make Nancy and Jim’s wedding reception and evening to remember. Nancy and Jim’s Introduction Music: Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling Nancy and Jim’s First Dance: Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me Nancy and Jim’s Bridal Party Song: Honeydrippers – Sea Of Love Nancy and her Uncle Eugene Song: Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father Jim and his Aunt Janet's Song: Louis Arms...

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 ...

If you grew up in the 90s you’re going to remember a lot of these songs….. Based on popularity and impact from recent weddings performed by Atmosphere Productions . Marcia Griffiths – Electric Slide Los Del Rio – Macarena Quad City DJ’s – Come On Ride The Train Lou Bega – Mambo #5 Will Smith – Gettin’ Jiggy Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca Ce Ce Peniston – Finally Rednex – Cotton Eyed Joe C&C Music Factory – Gonna Make You Sweat Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby Tag Team – Whoop! There It Is MC Hammer – Can’t Touch This House Of Pain – Jump Around Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It Salt n Pepa – Shoop N-Trance – Stayin’ Alive N-Sync – I Want You Back DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat Mariah Carey – Someday Will Smith – Men In Black Venga Boys – We Like To Party 2Unlimited – Get Ready For This Right Said Fred – I’m Too Sexy Bobby Brown – My Prerogative Madonna – Vogue Deeelite – Groove I...

Another great testimonial from our clients.. . Thanks Alicia & Ben!!!! We also received an awesome testimonial from the Parents of the Bride, Liz and Harold Martino: “DJ Sam and his daughter Chloe were amazing. I’m not sure where to begin, 26 years ago 9/23/1990 we hired DJ Sam for our wedding and because we loved his personality and the life he brought to the reception we contacted him and passed his information on to our daughter for her 9/24/2016 wedding. Thank you for making our daughter and son in law’s wedding perfect from the ceremony music to keeping the party going with a full dance floor all night not to mention all the special personal touches you offer and personality you brought to the evening. You’re the best DJ Sam, looking forward to seeing you again.” 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 ...

So I’ve seen this idea of adding a line somewhere on the RSVP card where guests can suggest a song to be played at the reception.  It’s a great idea. But…. you need to plan ahead and know the advantages and pitfalls. Firstly, you need to order your invitations well in advance, so that you have plenty of time to correlate the songs from the RSVP.  Ask for no more than 3 favorite songs from your guests (If you’re tight on space and the back of the RSVP is blank you could ask guests to write their song choice there).  Put a disclaimer line that YOU (the Bride & Groom have veto power over ALL song choices.  This way requests for the Macarena, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, and the Chicken Dance will be null and void! Here are a few ideas on wording: 1 – “”We’re looking for song ideas for the dance portion of our reception. Give us your favorite dance song and you might hear it played!” 2 – “We’re taking requests! Please tell us if there’s a song you’d like...

Jessica and Michael’s smiles captivated us all…. this is a couple truly in love. Jessica and Michael tied the knot at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, CT, with Atmosphere Productions providing Ceremony Sound and Music and officiated by Justice of the Peace Susan Deyo. Jessica and Michael’s Ceremony Music: Ruelle – I Get to Love you Karaoke (Instrumental) Emotions – Best Of My Love Jessica and Michael’s Introduction Music: Salt-N-Pepa – Push it (Custom Instrumental Intro) Temptations – Get Ready Jessica and Michael’s First Dance: Etta James – At last Jessica and Michael’s Cake Cutting Song: Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me Jessica and Her Father’s Dance: Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Sung by Jessica’s friend Maggie Circa Michael and His Mother’s Dance: Lana Del Rey – Once Upon A Dream Jessica and Michael’s Last Dance: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – Time Of My Life Songs That Rocked The Dance Floor: Calvin H...

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...

Have you chosen your First Dance yet?  Ever wonder who else has used “your song”? Here’s a list of some celebrity couples and their First Dances.  You can just imagine your favorite celebrities dancing to them…. Prince William and Princess Kate – “Your Song” by Elton John, performed live by Ellie Goulding President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama –  “You and I” – Stevie Wonder Ivanka Trump and Jason Kushner – “This Years’ Love” by David Gray Kate Moss and Jamie Hince – “If There Is Something” by Roxy Music Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel – “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – “It Had to Be You” by Frank Sinatra Joel Madden and Nicole Richie – “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odum – “Angel”  by Anita Baker Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko – “My Baby Just Cares for Me” by Nina Simone Michael Buble and Luisano Lopilato – “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin...

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 ...

“Dj Sam at Atmosphere productions did such an amazing job at our wedding. Right from when we first booked him, he was very responsive to all our emails and questions. He is extremely organized which made it so much easier for us since we had so much going on with the wedding planning. On our wedding day, he did an outstanding job leading the whole reception. His voice was friendly, loud and clear and his music kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We also used him for his lighting service and oh, how beautiful he made the reception hall look!! We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a great DJ!! You definitely will not be disappointed! We could not be happier with our decision to choose Atmosphere Productions!!!” ~ Malissa & Ryan – Kensington, CT #itstibblingtime #tibbouzawedding Malissa and Ryan’s Introduction Music: Black Eyed Peas – I Got A Feeling (Custom Instrumental Intro)                       ...