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Sangeet Decor Ideas: Lighting, LED Walls and Dance Floors
Sangeet decor ideas built around light: uplighting, a custom gobo, LED walls and dance floors, plus how to plan the look around the performances.
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What Is a Baraat? A Guide to the Groom's Procession
What is a baraat? The groom's dancing procession at an Indian wedding, with what happens, how long it takes, the music, dhol and horse, and what to...
What Is a Sangeet? A DJ's Guide to Planning the Night
What is a sangeet? The Indian pre-wedding night of music and family dance performances, with a running order and tips for the DJ, MC and lighting.
Three Ways to Avoid Planning a Boring Corporate Event
Let’s be incredibly candid here: corporate events aren’t usually known for being fun. Whether it’s a catered networking event or a celebration for...
Using Social Media to Make Your Wedding Rock
Most people use social media daily to share their personal stories and important moments with the people in their lives. Sites like Facebook and...
Different Types of Dance Floors to Rent for Your Wedding or Special Event
There are so many factors that help create a stunning wedding or celebration. But perhaps one of the most overlooked elements is the dance floor....
Using an LED Wall for Your Wedding or Important Celebration
In our role as chief entertainers for weddings, corporate events, and other momentous occasions throughout the Metro DC area, the Planet DJ...
6 Ways To Pleasantly Surprise Your Wedding Guests
When it comes to wedding ceremonies and receptions, so much of the attention and spotlight is (deservedly) cast upon the happy couple. But, as one of...
Is a Virtual Wedding Planner Right for You?
Even the most energetic and excited bride or groom will eventually accept that planning a wedding is stressful, overwhelming, and, at times, more than...
What Should You Add to Your Wedding Website?
It’s all but a norm for engaged couples these days to have their very own wedding website, and for good reason. Having your own wedding website makes...
5 Tips On How to Choose the Right Wedding Entertainment for Your Big Day
There are so many factors that go into planning your dream wedding. From the venue to your choice of food and decorations, it’s easy to get...
Finding the Right Setting for a Corporate Event
Hosting a corporate event in the Greater Washington DC and Virginia area comes with its fair of challenges. It’s certainly not the same as planning a...
Stuck Planning a Last Minute Wedding? Here's What to Do
Many couples take 6 months, if not an entire year, to plan their wedding. Even with all that time on their hands, wedding planning is still stressful...
Wedding and Event Planning Guide: What Are Motivational Dancers and Do I Need Them?
We here at Planet DJ Productions have been a part of countless weddings throughout the Greater Washington DC area (and abroad). Without fail, each...
Bridging the Cultural Divide: How to Plan for a Fusion Wedding
Fusion (or multicultural/interfaith) weddings celebrate the diversity of the soon-to-be-married couple by blending aspects of each of their cultures...
When Hiring a Wedding DJ, Look for These Character Traits
Hiring a wedding DJ means more than finding someone who can push PLAY and stick to a playlist. Hiring a wedding DJ means finding the right personality...
What's Wrong with Hiring a DJ from Craigslist or Thumbtack? Oh, Let's See ...
Anyone with an email address and a computer can create an account on Craigslist or Thumbtack, craft some compelling content, and call themselves a DJ....
Mastering Lighting for Your Event - 4 Tips from the Pros
If you’ve never been on a movie set before, we have bad news for you: it’s not as glamorous as it seems. What moviegoers see on screen is the benefit...
Mastering Sound for Your Event - Tips from the Pros
These days, big sounds can come from the smallest of packages. You could go, for example, to your local Walmart and pick up a “home studio” dock for...
What Your Wedding or Big Event Could Look Like Without a Professional DJ
Planning a wedding, or any huge event, is a huge expense. Even the smallest parties tend to add up: - Renting a hall - The food - Decorations/linens -...
3 Tips When Renting a Dance Floor for your Virginia/Maryland Wedding
As you prepare for your upcoming wedding (or any special event, for that matter), you’ll surely discover how many things you have to rent to create...
Creating Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Whether you’re at home, at the office, in school, or at the gym, chances are somewhere nearby there’s an emergency kit. While no one expects an...
How to Make Your Special Events Glow - Literally and Figuratively
As a leader in event planning and entertainment throughout Washington D.C., Virginia, and the mid-Atlantic area, we’ve seen what it takes to make a...
Top 3 Wedding Trends for 2016 - Are You Ready?
The year 2016 promises to be an exciting time for brides and grooms across the U.S., as well as right here in the DC Metro area. Whether it’s shunning...
3 Ways to Add a Little Extra Life and Fun to Your Reception
When everything about your reception is going well, the room can seem to take on a life of its own. People of all ages and backgrounds dance, laugh,...
Destination Wedding Planning in Washington D.C. - Your Guide
When your goal is to create a wedding experience that’s unique and adventurous, few things compare to a destination wedding. Imagine combining both a...
Fusion Wedding Specialists in the Washington D.C. Area
At Planet DJ Productions, we’re proud of the many cultures and backgrounds that make up the DJ, musicians, and entertainers on our team. Our...
How to End Your D.C. Wedding on a High Note
When planning your wedding, you’ve likely spent endless hours going over every single detail… * Guest list * Location * Flowers, Decorations and Decor...
Should You Allow Music Requests from Your Wedding Guests?
Figuring out the music to be played in your wedding is a tall order for every bride and groom. While many of our clients know exactly what they want...
Why You Should Hire an MC/Party Motivator for Your D.C. Event
Any event you host is like planning a staged show. You have the opening act, the drama in between, and then the memorable closer. This goes for...
3 Tips On How To Pick The Right DJ For Your D.C. Area Event
Choosing a DJ for your wedding, corporate event or other gathering is an important step in ensuring that your celebration is a success. DJ’s supply...
3 Types of Lighting to Make Your Event Memorable
Lights can make a moment. With the right type of lighting, for example, you can transform any empty room into a regal wedding hall. That’s why film...
4 Special Effects to Add Life to Your Wedding or Event in D.C.
That’s why we’re so fortunate to live in today’s day and age, especially in such a progressive region as the Metro DC area. Nowadays, folks looking to...
Add Personality, Class and Character to Your Event with Lounge Furniture
Comfort is underrated and nearly always overlooked. At least that’s been our experience organizing some of the liveliest events in Washington DC,...
Wedding Day Photo Booths: How to Choose the Right One
If there were ever a day where there was no such thing as having too many photos, your wedding day has got to be it. And while hiring a photographer...
Should You Get a Live Band or DJ for Your Wedding in Washington D.C.?
There are many uncertainties swirling around the average wedding day ceremony. But one certainty is clear: there needs to be entertainment. Without...
Andrew Mellon Auditorium Weddings: 7 Reasons This Hall Is Worth the Paperwork
Planning an Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium wedding? Why we love this federal landmark, how booking works today, and what to plan for sound, lighting and...
The Atrium at Meadowlark Weddings: 7 Reasons We Love Dancing Under Glass
What is a wedding at The Atrium at Meadowlark like? Trees, a stream and glass walls in Vienna, VA, plus what its rules mean for your music and your...
Bellevue Conference Center Weddings: A Room Guide and 6 Reasons We Love It
A guide to weddings at The Bellevue Conference and Event Center in Chantilly, VA: the four spaces, and why we love working in the Grand Marquesa room.
Fairmont DC Weddings: 6 Things We Love, From the Courtyard to the Last Dance
Planning a Fairmont DC wedding? See why we love the courtyard, the Colonnade and the Grand Ballroom, and how a ceremony to reception day flows at this...
Four Seasons DC Weddings: 5 Reasons We Love This Georgetown Hotel
Planning a Four Seasons DC wedding in Georgetown? Why this canal-side hotel works so well for close-knit weddings, from the ballroom to a street...
Foxchase Manor Weddings: 7 Reasons We Love This Manassas Estate
Planning a Foxchase Manor wedding in Manassas? See why we love its two ballrooms and cypress patio, plus how a big Indian or fusion wedding can flow...
Gaylord National Weddings: 8 Reasons We Love Working on the Potomac
Planning a Gaylord National wedding? See how the RiverView Ballroom, the glass atrium and room blocks work, from a team that has played weddings here.
Herrington on the Bay Weddings: 8 Reasons a Chesapeake Weekend Works
Planning a Herrington on the Bay wedding? Here is why we love this Chesapeake venue, with its ballrooms, guest rooms and tips for Indian and fusion...
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Weddings: 6 Reasons a Lakeside Tower Works So Well
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center weddings: a lakeside gazebo, a 10,200 square foot ballroom and six reasons our DJ and lighting team enjoys this hotel.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Weddings: 7 Reasons We Love This Resort
Planning a Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay wedding? Here is why our entertainment team loves this Choptank River resort, and what to ask before you book.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City Weddings: 8 Reasons to Celebrate With the Monuments in View
Hyatt Regency Crystal City weddings: capital views, a 13,284 square foot ballroom and an airport shuttle. Eight reasons our team loves this Arlington...
Hyatt Regency Reston Weddings: 6 Things We Love About a Wedding in Reston Town Center
Planning a Hyatt Regency Reston wedding? Six reasons our DJs and lighting team love this Reston Town Center hotel, with ballroom sizes and planning...
Lansdowne Resort Weddings: 8 Reasons We Love a Weekend Here
Planning a Lansdowne Resort wedding in Leesburg, VA? Here is why we love its ballrooms and terraces, and how a two-day Indian wedding weekend can flow...
What Happened to the Marriott Wardman Park? Memories and Where to Celebrate Now
The Marriott Wardman Park closed in 2020 and is now apartments. Here is what happened, what we loved about working there, and where DC couples can...
Mayflower Hotel Weddings: 6 Rooms We Love in a 100-Year-Old DC Landmark
Thinking about a Mayflower Hotel wedding in Washington, DC? A room-by-room look at the ballrooms we love, plus how a South Asian wedding weekend could...
MGM National Harbor Weddings: 6 Reasons This Resort Throws a Great Party
Yes, you can get married at MGM National Harbor. See the ballrooms, the terrace and the Conservatory, and why our entertainment team loves the room.
Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City Weddings: 7 Things We Love About This Arlington Ballroom
Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City weddings: a pillarless ballroom, a fireplace room and Metro at the door. Seven reasons our team loves this Arlington hotel.
Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner Weddings: 5 Reasons This Ballroom Earns Its Reputation
Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner weddings: inside the 14,022 square foot ballroom and four other rooms, and five reasons our entertainment team enjoys...
Ritz-Carlton DC Weddings: 8 Reasons We Love This West End Ballroom
Planning a Ritz-Carlton DC wedding in the West End? Why we love its 10,578 square foot ballroom, how the rooms divide, and what big families should...
Riverside on the Potomac Weddings: 6 Reasons We Love This Barn by the River
What is a wedding at Riverside on the Potomac in Leesburg, VA like? See the bank barn, terrace and log chapel, and how to plan music and flow on the...
Rosemont Manor Weddings: 6 Things We Love About This 1811 Estate
Rosemont Manor in Berryville, VA was built in 1811 as a wedding gift. See what we love about the estate and how to plan a stay-over wedding weekend...
Ten Oaks Ballroom Weddings: 7 Reasons We Love This Howard County Room
Ten Oaks Ballroom seats up to 400 in a room that divides in three. Here is why we love it for weddings in Clarksville, plus what to ask before you...
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Weddings: 7 Reasons We Keep Coming Back to Chantilly
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles weddings: 7 reasons our entertainment team loves this Chantilly hotel, plus room sizes and multi-day planning...
William F. Bolger Center Weddings: 6 Things We Love About This Campus
Thinking about a Bolger Center wedding in Potomac? See the Stained Glass Hall, the Franklin Ballroom and why we love working on this historic campus.
Woodend Sanctuary Weddings: 6 Things We Love, Plus the Sound Rules to Check
A Woodend Sanctuary wedding pairs a 1927 mansion with 40 acres of nature. See what we love, how the music rules work and what to ask before you book.
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