Reception Entertainment Director

Most of today’s rap and hip-hop music is not playable or even appropriate for weddings.  I remember a time when you could drop the latest rap track AND rock the dance floor with the Bride & Groom, Parents ….and Grandma!  Let’s jump in the wayback machine and check out some of my favorite old skool hip-hop and rap tracks: Mo Money Mo Problems – The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase Now That We Found Love – Heavy D Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Juicy – The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Total Gin & Juice – Snoop Dogg Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) – Jay-Z It Was A Good Day – Ice Cube Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio feat. LV Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot Mama Said Knock You Out  – LL Cool J Nuthin’ But A G Thang – Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer O.P.P. – Naughty By Nature Hypnotize – The Notorious B.I.G Th...

With close to two million Multi-Cultural marriages in the U.S, it is apparent that people are not letting the differences in culture hold them back from falling in love.  Increasing rates of immigration result in growing populations of minorities within many large cities, offering a whole new spectrum to the selection process of dating. Multi-Cultural Marriage Customs is a fascinating collection of global wedding traditions that range from practical to whimsical. This fun and informative read will serve as reference material for years to come. Roseann Benson specializes in nonfiction writing, loves traveling, and enjoys learning about other cultures. In the publishing world, Ms. Benson has contributed story ideas to Asian Boston, content comments to Cadogan Guides, and articles for Salem News. She was an editor of and a contributor to “Automation in Proteomics and Genomics: An Engineering Case-Based Problem Solving Approach” and the author of “101 Puppy-Buyin...

Another great testimonial from our clients…Thanks Laura and Danny!!!! We have the most amazing couples…..Also, check out the NEW testimonials on our website .   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...

Finding the perfect choice among all the father-daughter dance songs is a tear jerker in itself. Few wedding moments are more touching than the father-daughter dance, so to help you choose the perfect tune for your tender moment with Dad, we’ve compiled 50, of what we believe are the best: Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion Blessed – Elton John Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman Daddy’s Girl – Peter Cetera Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn Daddy’s Little Girl – Al Martino Daddy’s Little Girl – Mills Brothers Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross Daughter – Loudon Wainwright III Daughters – John Mayer Father and Daughter – Paul Simon Forever You – Rod Stewart Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart Hero – Mariah Carey How Sweet It Is – James Taylor I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Wo...

We met Kristin and Kevin at Courtney and Ben’s wedding reception July 8th, 2016.  It was now their turn….. and we didn’t disappoint!  Working with Andrew and the staff at La Bella Vista in Waterbury, a beautifully designed facility with picturesque grounds and fine cuisine, made the evening run smoothly.  That just left the guests to eat drink and be merry…. THAT was no problem! Kristin and Kevin’s Introduction Music: Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk (Instrumental) Kristin and Kevin’s First Dance: Garth Brooks – To Make You Feel My Love Kristin and her Fathers Song: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl Kristin and Kevin’s Cake Cutting Song: Ray LaMontagne – You’re The Best Thing Kristin and Kevin’s Last Dance: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – Time Of My Life Songs That Rocked The Dance Floor at Kristin and Kevin’s Wedding: I Wanna Dance With Somebody In A Hopeless Plac...

Join us TOMORROW, OCTOBER 1st, 2017 for The Bridal Showcase presented by The Bushnell and Max’s Catering! Be the star of your own big day when you have your wedding at The Bushnell. The Showcase will feature an array of the finest wedding industry professionals, an exciting display of bridal/formal fashions, complimentary champagne upon arrival, and complimentary butlered hors d’oeuvres. While here, enter to win a FREE WEDDING VENUE (some exclusions will apply), and a host of other fabulous prizes! Last chance to get your tickets 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 and club dj’s, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremo...

So you made it through last weeks part one….. Did it change your mind on those over played wedding songs that you love to hate. Here’s some more trivia: Da Butt: Sung and performed by E.U (Experience Unlimited) from the 1988 Spike Lee movie “School Daze”. The song has it’s own dance, which involves simply shaking your butt when instructed by the lyrics.  Spike Lee directed the video for this, and even appeared in it, shaking his butt. This is one of the biggest hits with the “go-go” sound – a fun mixture of dance, rap, and funk. “Go-go” has been popular in the Washington, DC area since the ’70’s. The Achy Breaky Heart:  Sung by Billy Ray Cyrus from Flatwoods, Ky, who bought a guitar at age 20, then played in local bands named Sly Dog and the Breeze. He spent 1984 to 1986 in Los Angeles, looking for a recording contract and supporting himself by selling cars.  Next he lived in Huntington, W.Va., a...