Reception Entertainment Director

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life. The natural impulse is to share the excitement with those closest to you—your bridesmaids. While your bridesmaids are genuinely thrilled for you, they may be feeling apprehensive about what being a bridesmaid will mean for them, and how it could change their relationship with you. They don’t want to burst your bubble, though—so we’ll tell you things your bridesmaids secretly wish they could: 1. Don’t forget us! When you have an exciting life change like an engagement, it feels as if you’re the only one to ever experience it. It’s hard not to think (and talk) about your wedding all the time. It’s great to share your plans! Just remember that the color of your cocktail napkins isn’t so critical to your friends that they’ll want to discuss it for your entire coffee date. Remember to ask your friends how they’re doing—and listen, really listen, to their answers—before launching into a lengthy discussion about the ush...

In our over 30 years of experience providing music and entertainment we’ve seen ALOT…. some really unique events, many elegant and classy and some destined for failure before we even got involved. Every Bride wants that fairytale wedding – everything goes off perfectly and you both ride off into the sunset on your Honeymoon. Here are 3 common reception mistakes that you need to know about BEFORE your wedding: No Specific Seating Arrangements The plan is to have everyone sit where they feel comfortable and not at a designated seat.  You may have extra tables and extra room to do so, so why not?  Because, for some strange reason, your guests who are “young at heart” will want to sit right next to the speakers…. and then complain that it’s too loud. Always have a seating plan.  Don’t seat those that are the “young at heart” directly in front of the entertainment. Older generations are at a wedding typically to socialize with their family and friends....

Every year I get a number of calls from brides in “panic”. For one reason or another, they cannot find a DJ entertainer available for their date.  Even worse, I have heard more than few brides say that the DJ they got “through a friend: has disappeared, and left them in the lurch. What makes this even more scarier is that now their choices have gone from “who is the best DJ for them” to being forced to hire whoever may be available. With no time left to research, and with so many other details hanging over them, finding the right DJ will be more about random luck than educated decision. Don’t let this happen to you. The truth is, the best, most popular DJ entertainers will be booked more than six to twelve months in advance, in some cases up to 2 or 3 years. If you begin your entertainment research early enough, and you discover a great entertainer, don’t think that he will be available if you call weeks later. I...

….. and anybody can just play music, right? Wrong! Your DJ is entirely responsible for the smooth flow of your reception. The DJ will be your “Entertainment Director”, who will create & execute the agenda for the entire evening. This role is especially amplified if you are not using the services of a wedding consultant. You will benefit from the experience of a wedding entertainment DJ professional. They will be able to guide you through all formalities, and give you suggestions to make your day unique and unforgettable. A entertainer will use their expertise to incorporate your ideas and suggestions into the program. But don’t just hire a “yes” man. Be sure that the entertainer is giving you the real scoop, and not just telling you what he thinks you want to hear. Read all  “7 Costly Misconceptions About Hiring Wedding Disc Jockey’s” Used by permission: Mark Sanchez of  Professional Mobile Entertainment , Phoenix, Arizon...

WEST HARTFORD, CT – January 27th, 2016 – WeddingWire, the leading global online wedding marketplace, named ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS LLC as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2016 for DJ Entertainment! The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2016 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding florists, based on their professional achievements from the previous year. While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS LLC. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness ...

After all they’re just playing music, so they must ALL be the same, right? WRONG! There are many folks that can pony up the money for really nice equipment and are capable of plugging in and playing some tunes, but very few who have enough experience in entertaining an audience and organizing the smooth flow of a reception to fill the thimble. This is where you must be very tough minded and asking your prospective DJ where the experience comes from. It is a mistake to think that a person who has only “club” or “corporate” experience can get through a wedding reception. An inexperienced DJ may be able to get through a simple birthday party or backyard gathering, but where they really can wreak havoc is at a wedding reception where timing, organization, and flow are vitally important. Be sure to obtain a list of wedding reception specific references. The best advice I can give you is that whatever DJ or company you hire, you better be sure that there ...

Have you ever watched that reality TV show called “ Four Weddings ” on TLC?  Atmosphere Productions recently appeared on this reality television show for the first season finale “.. And A Ball and Chain”, with Eric and Amanda’s wedding at  The Spa at Norwich Inn.   You can download and watch the episode directly from  Amazon . If you watch enough of them, you really can get a sense of what is important and what is not at a wedding.  Having a bigger budget is not always the way to guarantee a bride wins the honeymoon.  Spending your wedding budget wisely and paying attention to the flow of the day is really what makes a wedding GREAT. Here are 10 things you can learn from watching this show: Keep your ceremony short and make it personal. Be on time….it’ll impact your entire day. Make sure there is enough FOOD for your guests and give them more choice than just cheese and crackers. Give your guests options for meal choice… bett...