A Celebration Of Love Bridal Show – Coming January 15th!
With a new year comes a new season of bridal shows. Here at B-Sharp, I’m gearing up for the 2012 A Celebration Of Love bridal show at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, RI. It’s happening on Sunday, January 15th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
This will be my first year exhibiting at this show, and I’m really excited about it – many of my events are taking place in Rhode Island this year, and I’ve been fortunate to network with a number of other great wedding specialists in the Ocean State. The location, at 950 North Quidnessett Road in North Kingstown, is beautiful, with scenic water views and superb service. Best of all, it’s just 20 minutes from Providence.
The show will feature six stages and a continuous fashion show, as well as more than 50 vendors showcasing everything you need to plan the perfect Rhode Island wedding. You can get more information the show by visiting www.ribride.com. You can also pre-register for the show and receive two complimentary admission tickets (admission at the door is $10).
Wireless LED Uplighting – Holiday Inn, Mansfield/Foxboro
Here’s another look at our phenomenal LED uplighting, this time at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield MA. The event was a corporate holiday party, and our lighting instantly transformed the room from a typical hotel ballroom to an elegant and inviting space. We use completely wireless lighting fixtures, so there are no limitations when it comes to placement or color changes. If you like what you see here, then you’ll definitely want to consider our event lighting options for your next event. Special pricing is available when you also book our DJ services.
Event Lighting & DJ Services – Liberty Hotel Boston
Just wanted to share a clip of the event I did last night at the amazing Liberty Hotel in Boston. This was a corporate holiday party on the hotel’s Esplanade level; I provided wireless LED uplighting (red & white), monogram projection and DJ services. It was a fantastic event!
(Just Like) Starting Over
I’d love to tell you that DJs everywhere work only on weekends and get weekdays off to do whatever they’d like. Truth be told, there’s far more to running a successful entertainment company. A typical week for me includes making dozens of phone calls, answering a boatload of emails, meeting with prospective clients, meeting with people who’ve hired me, sending out contracts, keeping in touch with my fellow event professionals, and blogging about the adventures of the amazing wedding DJ.
So then why so few blog posts this year? This guy’s partly to blame:
Benjamin Mark Lafferty at 2 months
My wife and I recently welcomed a new baby boy – Benjamin Mark Lafferty. Actually, he’s almost six months old now. Balancing a busy schedule and being a loving husband and father of two boys under the age of 3 means that it takes at least six months to get almost anything accomplished (unless it’s kid-related… but dont’ get me wrong, I absolutely love my kids). Case in point – I started reading Gary Vaynerchuk’s book “The Thank You Economy” in the hospital delivery room, and I’m still stuck in Chapter 1. Sorry Gary. Someday I’ll find the time.
Secondly, this website has been a work-in-progress for much of the past year and I didn’t feel comfortable keeping the blog fresh when the rest of the website clearly needed more attention. Fortunately, things are coming together nicely now… just in time for the END of the 2011 wedding season. Great timing!
So what’s new? Let me tell you:
- I’ve entertained at some truly amazing events this year, from Mrs. Zebra’s well-documented reception at the Providence Biltmore to last night’s unbelievable wedding reception at the Pawtucket Country Club.
- I’ve brought some talented people on-board, including my friend Len Palmer. He’s a terrific pianist and I’m thrilled to have him at some of my events.
- I’ve added some fantastic new options for my clients, including custom music production and color-controlled wireless LED uplighting. I hope to have some video footage posted soon to explain more about these services.
Finally, this is the biggest reason for the check-in here: October 2011 marks my 25th year as a working DJ, and I’m extremely proud of this milestone. I’ll be posting more about that in the coming months, and I’ll also have some new event recaps to share, too. Stay tuned.
Also, since you’re reading this – be sure to like the B-Sharp Entertainment page on Facebook, as I tend to post a few quick tidbits there each week.
Unique…Fun…Memorable. Tonight at 11!
I was meeting with a prospective client and her mom the other night, and was asked what some of the current trends in weddings are. Of course, there’s a big focus on design and decor right now, with LED Uplighting and Monogram Projection becoming some of my most popular add-ons this year. But on the way home from the meeting, I started thinking back to all of the unique, fun and memorable things I’d seen at weddings. This is my 25th year as a professional DJ entertainer, and I’ve certainly been part of some wonderful celebrations.
Here’s one that stands out: Amy & Troy’s wedding reception in July 2009.
Amy & Troy had a tradition of doing fun (and slightly over-the-top) things to commemorate special occasions. So, for their wedding day, the Best Man (Troy’s brother Todd) turned the tables on them, by making their wedding the lead story on the evening news. At the end of his toast, and in front of 130 guests, he invited the newlyweds to the dance floor, where they sat in front of a large screen to catch the night’s top story, courtesy of NBC10′s Gene Valicenti:
The bride and groom’s reaction? Priceless. The audience’s reaction? Also priceless. And when it was the best man’s turn to tie the knot in 2010, Amy & Troy sought (and received) personal well-wishes from all of the living U.S. Presidents. The traditions continue!
