Reception Entertainment Director

There is a common misconception that the longer the party is, the more fun it is. Many brides get carried away in thinking that they should party till they drop, but I want to point out the reality: In many cases, if your guests have attended your ceremony and will be with you all day, it is a longer day than you might think. Your special day will be infinitely more memorable if you end on a high note, as opposed to stretching it until only few guests remain standing. Setting up the perfect final song, with everyone on the dance floor will result in cheering guests, a proper send off, and raving reviews from your loved ones. Extending only conjures up visions of last call at the bar with only the hardcore partiers stumbling their way out the door. A perfect time-frame for a wedding reception not including the ceremony is 3 to 4 hour for an afternoon reception, and no more than 5 to 6 hours for an evening recept...

It’s that time of the year, when Bridal Show season is upon us…. Every year, it seems, couples have decided to take the risk and use “a friend of a friend” or the “cheapest” or worst, the “discount dj” with the “special offer” at the Bridal Show. Let me be clear, the consensus of OUR clients seems to be that the “right” entertainment WILL make the difference for this once in a lifetime event. So, if you’ve been out shopping for a DJ, with the assumption that every DJ is pretty much alike, and you find someone that is 1/2 the price of other area DJs…. this article is for you…. What a bargain…. BUT here’s what you might expect from them: They will probably not return your calls when you’re frantically trying to reach them 2 weeks before your wedding Your first dance?  That will be the one song they were meaning to get, but they didn’t get around to it.  Would you like to dance to something else? They have a website – but it’s been it isn’t much more than st...

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...

You’ll want to avoid these simples wedding music mistakes…. Silence is Not Golden Wedding guest are anxious to head the cocktail hour and head to the bar and relax.  Nothing makes this time seem interminable than silence.  Always have a constant flow of music.  You might think that having no music during cocktail hour mail save you some money but it makes for a LONG reception for your guests and is often a big mistake.  One of our suggestions is one of our live musicians – a strolling violin or a guitarist.  Music like this will help make your guests feel more comfortable and create a pleasing atmosphere. Second Guessing A Professional In order to save some money, you might think that providing your own music via an mp3 player and your favorite streaming service will be enough for the reception…. WRONG!!! Hiring a professional means you won’t have to worry about managing the music and events along with all the other things you have to do on you...

See the dramatic effect that lighting can impact your reception with Custom Lighting from Atmosphere Productions….. 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” ...

Check out the brand new Marina Club at Saint Clements Castle 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, Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011-201...

Sabrina Cordiliko and Brittany George are owners of  “Upstyle”, Lead Makeup artist and Hairstylist. Sabrina & Brittany are a team of traveling hair and makeup artists based in Connecticut, who specialize in weddings, photo shoots, commercials and print.  They will travel throughout New England and are available for destination events upon consultation. Brittany George has been a licensed hair dresser/stylist for 5 years.  Sabrina Cordiliko has been a Certified MAC makeup artists for 3 years.  Sabrina & Brittany are qualified in Bridal Makeup, Film/TV Makeup, Runway Makeup, High Fashion/Editorial Makeup, False eyelash application, Eyebrow Waxing/Shaping, Beauty Makeup, Boudoir Makeup, Airbrush Makeup and Theatrical/Special FX Makeup. Sabrina from “Upstyle” explains: “Our team travels to you for both your trial and the day of your wedding, so you can relax and enjoy one of the b...