Reception Entertainment Director

We provided the entertainment for Nicky & Michael's December 10th wedding and thought this was a truly unique way to present your Place Cards. Nicky & Michael kept the Christmas theme by having guests search the tree for their ornament with the table number. How are you displaying yours?  Want to see some other creative place card ideas? Click here 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 & club dj's, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail & chamber musicians, custom lighting, custom song editing and voice-over services. For further information visit ou...

Last night a DJ saved my life..... You know we had fun when the Bride is rocking' the party at her own wedding.  Thanks Jessica, you were the life of the party.... and that's what we wanted!!!! Thanks to Carrie from Carrie Draghi Photography for these excellent images!! 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 & club dj's, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail & 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 ...

A white wedding dress or gown is symbolic of todays weddings.  But that has not always been the case.  Throughout history the wearing of special clothing was the focus of the celebration. 1) The first American wedding traditions can be traced back to the British settlement in Jamestown. There is evidence of multicolor wedding dresses available in those early days.  Black being especially popular in Scandinavia. 2) White became the preferred color for both the informal wedding dress and formal wedding gown after the famous royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. The wedding dress with train and veil became the new trend of the 1870's. 3) The luxurious floor length clothing worn by brides in the middle of Depression Era America, became officially known as the Wedding Gown. 4) In the 19th century most American couples were wed by a clergyman at the home of the Bride, with an informal ceremony. The Bride wore the best dress she had, could...

Gone are the days of police beacons, strobe lights and flashing colored light bulbs.  Currently there are many high tech options for lighting your wedding reception ballroom. Custom lighting options include up-lighting, down-lighting and architectural lighting.  Is your reception under a tent? The ceiling of the tent works wonderfully with theatrical style lighting, such as subtle color changes, flowing water patterns, or a custom gobo displaying images of constellations and a delicate blue tint onto the ceiling.  Want more of a club feel? Enter the era of high-tech club style lighting, with fast moving, color changing lights, and lights that create spinning patterns all over the dance floor and walls.  Do you simply want a shifting color wash on the walls, columns or dance floor in your banquet facility? Why not Spotlight your First Dance with white L.E.D illu...

There are many details that go into planning a wedding reception. After you find a location for your reception, book the caterer , and hire the entertainment, your focus can turn towards other topics like wedding centerpieces. As with all wedding details, wedding centerpieces come in a wide range of choices. From expensive and over the top to cheap and modest, you will have to search for the option that is right for you and your wedding celebration. Set your budget and start thinking of wedding centerpiece ideas. As the saying goes, sometimes less is more, and centerpieces are no exception. If you are having a simple , elegant wedding you would not want to have lavish, obnoxious centerpieces that excessively stand out. On the other hand if you are having an elaborate wedding affair an extremely simple centerpiece may look out of place. Here are four tips for finding the perfect wedding centerpiece: Look For Unique Vases or Items For Flo...

Most couples intend to dance the traditional first dance, but most of them also know nothing at all about dancing! So as the big day approaches their sense of panic increases. Avoid anxiety by following a few easy tips. 1. Plan ahead: You're planning everything else associated with your wedding, why not your first dance? Ideally you should begin practicing 6 to 12 months ahead of time. 2. Turn to professionals: Learning to dance is surprisingly painless. If you can't afford private lessons at a local studio, look around for group classes (high schools, colleges and community centers often offer courses). Or, buy an instructional videotape -learn ...

Choosing a professional wedding videographer can be complex and confusing. With so many terms like, "digital," "non-linear editing," "DVD authoring," …how do you choose and feel comfortable with your decision? Your special day is arriving (and quicker than you realized) and the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not you have hired the right professional to capture your day. Of course you've visited their website and viewed their demo, but is that enough? The answer is "no." No matter whom you choose you will not know the professionalism and skill of the videographer until AFTER the ceremony. First, let me clarify ...