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I Have A Gripe.....

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….. about a few Wedding Officiants who show up ten minutes before an outdoor wedding ceremony. As the bride & groom, you are expected to arrive in a timely fashion for your ceremony.  When you arrive, you expect the seats to be properly placed, flowers in order and the isle and alter to be ready to go.  In a Church setting, it is the priest or rabbi’s responsibility.  At a banquet facility, some of those responsibilities fall on the banquet manager.  So, what is expected of the officiate or JP? Showing up 10 minutes before the bride is scheduled to walk down the isle is inappropriate, but all too common.  As the officiate, you most likely were involved in the rehearsal. Don’t get me wrong… Not ALL Wedding Officiants are the same.  We know and recommend some wonderful and highly professional Wedding Officiants here . Someone who cares about their work and YOUR ceremony should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes PRIOR to guest arri...

What Goes Into Making A Wedding SUCCESSFUL!

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Many couples just don’t understand what goes into making a wedding SUCCESSFUL…..it goes way beyond just pushing some buttons and playing music. It’s not the couples fault. There are so many mediocre CT wedding DJ’s that it seems poor performance is the norm. It takes time to practice this craft and since I will never be PERFECT, then I will continue to practice and put my time and efforts into making my craft better. Many mediocre CT wedding DJ’s don’t spend that time to practice and refine their craft.  Therefore, most CT weddings are cookie-cutter. Your reception will be FUN, MEMORABLE & UNIQUE if you use ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS. We’ll incorporate your ideas and our talents to make YOUR reception UNFORGETTABLE. Here’s how we enhance your wedding day experience: PERSONAL CONSULTATION : 1-2 Hours:  This will cover all aspects of your reception, from entrance of your first guest to the final goodbye. During your consultations...

TOP 25 MOST REQUESTED 70's DISCO

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It’s the era that I grew up in….It’s the era that I played these songs in nightclubs for the very first time.  It’s the 70’s and it’s DISCO!  Here are some of our clients most requested songs” TOP 26 MOST REQUESTED 70’s DISCO Y M C A – VILLAGE PEOPLE STAYIN’ ALIVE – BEE GEES CELEBRATION – KOOL & THE GANG PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC – WILD CHERRY I WILL SURVIVE – GLORIA GAYNOR WE ARE FAMILY – SISTER SLEDGE GET DOWN TONIGHT – KC & SUNSHINE BAND BRICK HOUSE – COMMODORES DANCING QUEEN – ABBA THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT – KC & SUNSHINE BAND IT’S RAINING MEN – WEATHER GIRLS SUPERFREAK – RICK JAMES DISCO INFERNO – TRAMMPS YOU SHOULD BE DANCING – BEE GEES CHIC – GOOD TIMES OH WHAT A NIGHT – FOUR SEASONS SUGARHILL GANG – RAPPERS DELIGHT COPACABANA – BARRY MANILOW GOT TO BE REAL – CHERYL LYNN BAD GIRLS ...

Real Weddings: Chris and Kate - St. Clements Castle, Portland CT

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Chris and Kate’s wedding was located at St. Clements Castle in Portland CT this past May. Chris and Kate’s Introduction Music: Chainsmokers – Something Just Like This Chris and Kate’s First Dance: Tim McMorris – Overwhelmed Kate and her Fathers Song: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl Chris and his Mothers Song: Mikki Viereck – Song For My Son (original version) Chris and Kate’s Cake Cutting Song: Michael Buble – How Sweet It Is Chris and Kate’s Last Dance: Walk The Moon – Shut Up and Dance Songs That Rocked The Dance Floor at Chris and Kate’s Wedding: Phil Collins – Sussido Darius Rucker – History In The Making Maroon 5 – Sugar Pitbull – Timber Chris and Kate’s Most Memorable Moment: Anniversary Celebration Dance  ~  Randy Travis – Forever and Ever Images graciously provided by  Marcin Rafalowicz from F-Stop Hunters ...

Rustic Wedding Chic - Pallet Sign Ideas

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Practical and cute but simple to execute….. If your into DIY you can never go wrong with a pallet wedding sign. Wooden pallets are easy to find…..beg, borrow or steal them OK, just kidding! We don’t suggest you steal ’em!!. Clean and sand them to make them presentable and the hallmark of your rustic wedding.  This decoration can direct your guests to the ceremony, invite them to sit, or thank them for sharing your special day. Here are some creative wedding pallet signs to incorporate into your wedding day:   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...

Four Tips For Stunning Centerpieces by Stephen Badiali

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  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 Flowers:  Flowers are the most...

Doo-Wop Wedding Cocktail Hour Playlist

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Songs that will make you take a stroll down memory lane…. The Doo-Wop Wedding Cocktail Hour Playlist 1 Come Go With Me – The Del-Vikings 2 A Teenager in Love – Dion & The Belmonts 3 Tonight I Fell in Love – The Tokens 4 Duke of Earl – Gene Chandler 5 Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs 6 Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop – Little Anthony & The Imperials 7 (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet – The Reflections 8 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? – Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers 9 Speedoo – The Cadillacs 10 I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingoes 11 You Belong to Me – The Duprees 12 Life is But a Dream – The Harptones 13 My Special Angel – Johnny Maestro & The Crests 14 Venus – Frankie Avalon 15 Little Darlin – The Diamonds 16 The Great Pretender – The Platters 17 Dedicated to the One I Love – The Shirelles 18 Sh-Boom – The Chords 19 Remember Then – The Earls 20 Maybe ...