We here at Planet DJ Productions have been a part of countless weddings throughout the Greater Washington DC area (and abroad). Without fail, each wedding offers us the challenge of figuring out how to keep the party going as we encourage wallflowers to let down their guards and put on their dancing shoes. This is… Read more »
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 or backgrounds into one event. These types of weddings are on the rise, yet still couples with different cultural backgrounds face unique challenges as they plan their wedding. Namely, how can they incorporate the most important… Read more »
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 and pizazz that’ll help ensure that your wedding turns out to be the ultimate celebration you’ve always envisioned it to be. A DJ doesn’t just play the music;… Read more »
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. And, with the cost of powerful audio equipment becoming more affordable, it’s not too difficult for an amateur to buy a cheap PA system and advertise their DJ services at… Read more »
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 of hours and hours of lighting setup by a massive crew all focused on trying to create a mood. Just ask any actor who’s had… Read more »
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 your iPhone, and use it to entertain backyard guests. We admit we’re excited about the way technology helps improve sound quality for folks looking to bring the noise at… Read more »
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 – Hiring a photographer, and perhaps a videographer! Before you know it, you’ve spent thousands of dollars, which is why most couples and party organizers look for… Read more »
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 the perfect atmosphere. Most people are prepared to rent (or hire) such things as tables and chairs, a caterer, a photographer, lighting and music. However, have you ever considered… Read more »
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 emergency to happen, many of us like knowing we’re prepared just in case the unexpected occurs. But that boy-scout approach to always being prepared seems to fall to the… Read more »
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 cookie-cutter looks for a more personal approach, bringing a little bit of home to a destination wedding, or shifting away from the more traditional round-table approach,… Read more »
