Cleveland Wedding DJ Entertainment 2017 Wrap Up

As we grow closer to the end of 2017 we reflect on the Cleveland wedding and corporate clients and vendors that make our continued success possible. Troy Entertainment has grown exponentially each year and 2017 will be recorded as being our best year ever.

Beginning in 2017 we opened our NEW SHOWROOM location at 17518 Pearl Road, Strongsville Ohio. This location provides couple a place to SEE all the latest options and add-on entertainment, decor lighting, acoustical support, personalized monograms, multimedia and photo booth options.

As the wedding season got on it's way we added many new vendor partners to our growing list of preferred caterers and venues:

The Blue Heron , The Barn at Mapleside Farms ,  The Intercontinental Hotel , LaCentre , Ariel Pearl Center

We would like to thank our clients who entrusted us with one of the most important elements of their wedding day or special event, the entertainment! There are many new photo and video recaps of our events posted on our  Troy Entertainment Facebook Page.

As many people start to plan their 2018 and even 2019 weddings and events they look upon us to find what's new or over the horizon. Here are some of the noted trends in next years weddings:

13 Wedding Trends to Watch for in 2018

2018 Wedding Trends Straight from the Experts

In closing we again thank our clients, vendors, and especially you. For with out the love and support we couldn't continue to do what we love.

Sound Advice: Cleveland Courthouse and City Hall

It has been about 10 years since the professional sound and entertainment specialists of Troy Entertainment had first arrived on the scene producing weddings at Cleveland Court House and Cleveland City Hall.  Since then there have been some interesting articles written about the so called "Truth" about sound at these venues. So as a service to those who love the ambiance of these majestic structures lets start by dispelling misleading information about sound correction and acoustical challenges.

When researching previous articles on the acoustical challenges of the Cleveland Courthouse and Cleveland City Hall you will find an earlier article suggesting the use of a "Bose Sound System". This is a common name brand that consumers know, so if it sounds good in my living room, why not?  The theory behind the Bose approach to sound distribution is simply this. Bose had taken the conventional approach to sound distribution, which is having a speaker projecting the sound pattern direction forward, and placed it upwards so as to disperse the sound pattern evenly across the sound field. That's it, simple and nice in your living room while watching a movie, right? The fact is at Cleveland Courthouse and Cleveland City Hall your challenge is not distributing sound. In fact, if you push sound in this method it ECHOES MORE!

Then later the "Truth" article was suddenly changed to suggest the acoustical challenge must be met by using a Bi-Amplifying speaker systems. This method stated that by having a separate mid and high frequency cabinet placed on a pole at 6 foot high will project sound across the room thus everything will be heard clearer. Any sound reinforcement professional will tell you that throwing sound further or raising the volume will bounce sound off the walls and ceiling in a endless loop creating a muddy sound or worse.

Troy Entertainment produces weddings at Cleveland Courthouse and Cleveland City Hall almost on a weekly bases for over a decade. Their highly trained sound, lighting, and music programming staff are there to help you to a successful event. In fact, the owners and sales staff managers at A Taste of Excellence Catering have used Troy Entertainment for their own family weddings at these venues. Not because we have a magic fix for the acoustical challenges of these beautiful venues. They just know a few more things then the average DJ about sound AND equally important "can pack your dance floor".

As you do your research for your Cleveland Courthouse or Cleveland City Hall wedding you'll notice DJ's that claim to have successful events at these venues do not show you videos of the actual weddings. At best, you may see a video with the sound either replaced or added into the video directly from the mixer as to fool you into believing this is how it sounded. Troy Entertainment has done more events in these venues and has more videos online from weddings at these venues than any DJ company in Cleveland. They can also provide you with "video interviews and testimonials with brides and grooms AT their Cleveland Courthouse and Cleveland City Hall Weddings"! 

Troy Entertainment offers the best in decor lighting options for these venues as well. Uplighting that is battery operated so that we are not limited to where we can place fixtures and eliminate trip hazards and unsightly cords. Unlimited color options and the ability to project higher on the pillars and arches. Your ceiling can be washed in beautiful color to match you wedding color scheme. Don't be lured by free lighting, no one can match the quality of decor lighting fixtures Troy Entertainment licensed lighting technicians provide.

Ask to see the beautiful sharp custom monograms projections for the dance floor. There is no one else that uses their method of monogram projection.

See videos from Cleveland Courthouse and Cleveland City Hall over the years. There are 100's of examples of pictures and videos available for review online and at the new TROY ENTERTAINMENT SHOWROOM. Connect with Troy Entertainment today and see and hear the difference.

- Independent Cleveland Sound, Lighting, and Entertainment Professional 

Help I'm Getting Married!

OK, you found that perfect someone to share love and life with. they proposed, you accepted, and up until now everything has been pretty much stress free. In fact the idea of planning for the big day sounds like fun, as it should be. Now comes the time to choose the who, what, where, and when. Shall I have a sophisticated soirée or opt for a much simpler affair? Sounds easy so far, I'll just Google my way to wedding day bliss :)

Now, are you sitting down?  Good.  here is where it get's interesting.  Most of the decisions couples make will be of things that they can actually hold in their hands. They have a brand, size or color. But what about the entertainment?  Can't I just point and click my way to party hosting success? The answer is yes and unfortunately no.  What the web can do is make you aware of local choices.  What often happens is we ask for more information in email.  And why not, it seems less intrusive. However websites and email are a cold media. No personality, no charisma... you know the warm and fuzzy. To add to the confusion DJ's all start sounding alike. It's just not enough to make an informed decision as important as the heartbeat of reception. The music and entertainment.

Here is how we start on the right path to wedding reception happiness. When we meet with you to see what your reception vision is there is something very important in it for you.  Let me explain. Have you ever met someone you just clicked with? You should know within the first few minutes if this is gonna work or not. It's a very good indicator of how good they are at first impressions, which is what the situation is going to be with the DJ and your guests at the wedding reception. After exchanging ideas during this informal chat you'll walk away knowing if you have found a match! And if not, nothing is really lost except for a whole lot of wedding day stress.

We not only love music and parties,  we love to talk about them too! I'll follow up soon with more tips on successful reception planning. If you have any immediate questions about finding what's right for you, we are here to help, call us anytime... Let us entertain you!

Photo by Linczak Photography

Cleveland Wedding DJ Mixes Formality With Fun

Being asked to DJ some elaborate Cleveland weddings has been the norm for the last several years. but every once in awhile we come across a couple that wants their wedding reception to be both formal and fun. Such is the case with Maria and Justin at The Cleveland Akron Hilton in Fairlawn. We were excited to work with Wedding Coordinator and friend Eileen Benson, Photographer Carrie Nelson and the wonderful staff at The Hilton Akron Fairlawn

A well planned wedding reception starts with decor. The right lighting and decor, floral, and even furniture can transform the well laid out room into a masterpiece. You'll want to complement your well appointed and decorated ballroom with excellent catering and service.

However, after they ooh and awwh over the centerpieces and enjoy a great meal, it's all about the fun you can create. Everyone's idea of fun is different, but a talented and experienced disc jockey can get the maximum out of your guests, keep the event flowing, and the dance floor packed.

Take a look and the pictures of this beautiful wedding and the fun video of this party. This was the perfect mix of formality and fun for this couple and their guests, Don't take our word for it, we'll provide you with contact information for them and any of our recent clients.

We want to thank Maria and Justin for making us part of their big day. We hope to see them on a dance floor somewhere again soon!

Weddings In Cleveland feature article still holds true today!

From time to time we all do house cleaning on our computers and delete files or folders we don't need or value more than the space they take up on our hard drive. While browsing thru My Documents folder I have to say it was a lot of fun looking back at the events we have done, pictures we took, and the press we received over the years. As I scrolled thru the files by name I found this gem below...an featured article that was published in Weddings In Cleveland Magazine in 2007. Funny thing is that this still holds true today. Over 9 years later this remains our path to success, niche, and mindset:

CLEVELAND DJ Entertainment & Event Production -- TROY ENTERTAINMENT
With a passion for entertaining the only thing the staff at Troy Entertainment loves more is the people they have performed for. If you have met Pete Troy, founder of Troy Entertainment, you’ll better understand why his company is on the recommended list of the majority of halls, hotels and party centers. “Personality, Organization…and someone who will make their event fun are the things today’s brides and grooms are telling us they want most” said Pete Troy as he attempts to keep his hand on the pulse of what people truly want. “Our clients appreciate the peace of mind we provide throughout the entire experience. Specifically, the attention they receive working directly with the owner of the company. I personally assist every client in the planning process, and we are the on-site event directors to the affair. They really value that relationship”.

“There is nothing more rewarding than to be asked to provide the entertainment for the friends, relatives and family members of our past clients. Creating return referrals and building long lasting relationship is something we have always been grateful to achieve. During this past year alone we have been asked to entertain at several weddings that were planned for family members of the management of local halls, hotels and country clubs. These are the people that see entertainment each week throughout the year. We are truly honored to have been selected for these extraordinary events”.

Mr. Troy and his staff have a history of credits and accolades within Cleveland’s media too. They have been featured in the Plain Dealer, Scene Magazine, and Sun Newspapers as well as interviewed on local television news and nationally released video wedding planning guides.

Keys to success: “Everyone wants to have fun. However, fun means different things to different people. We create a fun fit for each event. By utilizing a custom timeline, event preferences and personalized music programming, we are able to achieve a pleasurable balance of entertainment and hospitality.

Keys to selecting entertainment: “One would assume most DJ’s will have music and good equipment. With today’s technological advances that is the somewhat the easy part. However, the most important trait of a good DJ is not measured in megabytes, watts or ohms. It’s having the ability to think on your feet. Knowing what to play, when to play it and who you’re playing to!” says Pete. “So that being said what really separates DJ’s from one another is talent and experience…and the only way to judge talent and experience is by ones track record. It all comes down to their proven ability to create a fun and festive atmosphere. This is what we offer to all of those who are looking for quality entertainment. Our enthusiasm is contagious. I still find myself at these great events thinking ‘I can’t believe this is my career’ I’m truly fortunate”.

If you are not familiar with Troy Entertainment they would like to invite you to experience the difference in a non-committal informal setting. First, visit their website at www.troyentertainment.com . Feel free to browse the pages of their site, and while your there fill out the “contact us” form. You’ll be responded to quickly and cheerfully. Then take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to meet them in person and explore the possibilities. Its sound advice…you’ll be glad you did.

PH: 440.238.9480

RNC Entertainment for the Cleveland Republican National Convention 2016

Troy Entertainment Cleveland's premier entertainment and event production company is a registered service provider for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland. We are now taking reservations for our staff of the top DJ entertainers, staging, sound reinforcement, audio/visual, lighting, and a host of other entertaining amenities in Cleveland.

A proud member of the Cleveland Chapter of the International Special Events Society , Troy Entertainment & Event Productions has taken part in the planning, production, and performances at the largest events in Cleveland in it's 34 year tenor. Our hand-picked talent and staff are seasoned and highly familiar with all Cleveland venues.

If you are looking for the concierge level customer service, creativity, and quality event entertainment that your RNC Party deserves call the office at 440-238-9480. An RNC Entertainment Specialist will help guide you towards event success with our seasoned entertainment as well as add-ons like custom wireless uplighting, spotlighting, wall and ceiling wash panels, photo booths, custom green screen photos and more.

Cleveland DJ Company Winners of 2015 Best of Strongsville Award

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Troy Entertainment Receives 2015 Best of Strongsville Award

STRONGSVILLE December 10, 2015 -- Troy Entertainment has been selected for the 2015 Best of Strongsville Award in the Music Entertainment category by the Strongsville Award Program.
Each year, the Strongsville Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Strongsville area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Strongsville Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Strongsville Award Program and data provided by third parties.

Cleveland Wedding DJs Rock The House of Blues

Being a high energy Cleveland wedding DJ we receive requests to create fun and exciting theme weddings. This time our couple had a vision of a Rock Concert Theme. From the venue they chose The House Of Blues Cleveland to the nusic for the grand entrance "Helion and Electric Eye - Judas Priest" to the last song of the evening "For Those About To Rock - AC/DC" this wedding rocked! The tables names were represented by rock album covers of the 70's which I thought to be really creative. Our bride Janeen's son's band called The Outer Waves performed songs of The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to name a few. We enjoyed the opportunity to help make this vision come to life threw music and preparation with the venue, photographer, and our guests of honor. There was plenty of dancing and a high energy feel in the room as we ended the show with everyone crowded in front of the stage for the send off of the bride and groom. Pictures of the event can be seen below and on our Facebook page. The following week we did a Halloween themed wedding and right after that party we received a call to perform at a Harry Potter themed wedding, we'll let you know all the fun things we whip up for that one next summer. So themed wedding are in and creativity can make for a welcome change from the traditional themes for you and your guests. Find out more about the opportunity to make your wedding unique by visiting our website.

Cleveland Courthouse Wedding DJ

This Saturdays wedding was extra special to me. Taking place a the Cleveland Courthouse working with the caterers at A Taste of Excellence I met the bride Ari when she was just 3 years old. You see I was the head DJ and Promotion Director at the Cleveland Beach Club in the Flats. Ari's mom Myrna worked there too. She would bring Ari into the club during the day visiting to chat with then manager Scott. After all these years it is an honor and privilege to be chosen to entertain friends and acquaintances from so long ago. Ari & Zack had an amazing wedding at the Courthouse. There was lots of love in the room for the two and everyone packed the dance floor the whole night threw. See all the action on video on our Facebook page.

Cleveland Wedding DJ's at Troy Entertainment give you the Top 5 Wedding Trends of 2015

So as another Cleveland wedding season approaches our Cleveland wedding dj's take a look at the top wedding trends of 2015. Below is what we found. Are any of these making their way to your wedding plans?

1.) Wild West or Barn Weddings
Leather accents, cowhide rugs, and wildflower bouquets. A relaxed atmosphere. We recently did a bridal event at The Mohicans Grand Barn. What a unique venue it is. Couples can have their ceremony overlooking the Mohican forest then proceed to celebrating their nuptials in the Grand Barn. The property even boasts it's own Tree House Brewery and the bride and grooms spend their wedding night in a private Tree House!

2.) Macrame
A relaxed atmosphere. Your BOHO wedding. Backyard or open field settings with picnic style seating. Keep the colors bright and festive, yet earthy. Mismatched bridesmaids gowns and hand drawn maps with your invites.

3.) Drone Wedding Photos and GoPro Videos
Want to see your wedding from every angle, even from above? Then try this trend. Google Drone Wedding Video and see this trend in action. Our friends at Mystic Image Photography & Video are equiped for the task.

4.) There's an App for that!
lots of couples are enlisting wedding planning help through apps like TaskRabbit for the small things, TouristEye to plan the honeymoon. All of the major registries make it easy to buy gifts straight from your phone, and Uber and Lyft ensure guests find a ride at the end of the night.

5.) Creative Food Presentations
hanging salad stations, doughnut dessert walls that double as escort cards and beer-garden-inspired stations, complete with beer steins made of ice. Ask your Caterer about creating a unique idea just for you. We recommend A Taste Of Excellence for your Cleveland Wedding Reception.

As always, we'd like to hear from you. Let us know what you think. You can also comment with your own wedding ideas or finds below.

Cleveland Brides See The Light

By now you have been to numerous Cleveland weddings that have had uplighting or other decor lighting effects. Most of which were provided by the DJ and in some cases a lighting company or wedding reception site. What you may not be aware of are the different types and specifications of fixtures necessary to provide the visually stunning look many brides and grooms seek. The Cleveland Wedding DJ's at Troy Entertainment would like to shed some light on what we have found to be the differences in just having free or cheap uplighting, and having the right lighting plan.

Some event lighting providers still use incandescent lighting fixtures to colorize the walls, tables, and ceilings at events. This is mainly because it would take a rather large reinvestment into LED based fixtures. Also at the time of the introduction of the new LED alternative the technology wasn't fully developed thus the brightness just wasn't there yet.  On the other hand LED fixtures require less power consumption and literally no heat compared to their incandescent counterparts. When planning "lightscaping" of a room one would have to keep in mind the fixtures may be sharing the same power circuit as the entertainment, coolers, or coffee machines.  Otherwise you could end up in the dark! Most par fixtures used a client specified color gel overlay that after hours of use and heat would undoubtedly "fade to clear" before the end of the evening.

The first generation of LED lights weren't without problems of their own. Most common were fixtures using multiple .1 millimeter diodes arranged in a pattern of RGB (Red, Green, Blue) rows. mixing the 3 colors and at different intensities gave various shades of complementary colors. This was a somewhat limited palate but acceptable at the time considering the alternative choices. These fixtures also gave off a color "bleed" effect and color "hot spots" on the targeted wall, ceiling, or floor. Color mixing wasn't all that good.

Now comes the good news. Todays newest fixtures use what is called a multi-colored diode that mixes the color behind the lens of a multi-lens fixture. They are now battery operated fixtures that can be driven for several hours before needing recharging so there is no unsightly or trip hazardous cording necessary. Quad color fixtures use RGBWA (Red, Green, Blue, White, and Amber) diodes behind the lens to extend your choices in colors! Add to that is the ability to control the fixtures (wireless DMX) without any cables interconnecting them to each other. This can be done by the DJ from their sound counsel.

Troy Entertainment can provide your with the latest lightscaping technologies available today. We have battery operated fixtures that can run for 20 hours before needing a recharge. They have powerful 5 watt multicolor RGBWA lenses, 12 to a fixture to provide an incredible amount of light that is totally wirelessly controllable.

We also use the best technology available for your personalized monogram gobo needs. In this case the older technology used for monograms is still better than the new LED choices. But the later is currently being used because it is simply cheaper to provide. We use Martin PR1 and ETC Source Four gobo projectors because their brightness and sharpness can't be beat.

To learn more about the amazing lighting options available for your Cleveland wedding reception please feel free to either comment below or simply give us a call at 440.238.9480 today. We promise you a brighter experience awaits :)

Cleveland Wedding DJ Lighting at The Galleria

Y'all Havin' a Good Time?

Question, what is most important to brides planning a Cleveland Wedding?  The Cleveland Wedding DJ's at Troy Entertainment are told "I just want my guests to have fun and dance". Believe it or not "not falling when being introduced" is a close second. Although we may not be able to do much about brides keeping their balance, we can keep a balance of great energizing dance hits rolling to maximize participation on the dance floor and create a great vibe in the room.

How do they do it? Magic! Well sort of, we take your favorite songs and combine them with your guests requests and sprinkle in the DJ's ability to "think on their feet". Added to that it's "when you play what you play" as well as the skill set to mix them together in a logical order that works to raise the energy level. An uninterrupted beat that makes the guests scream and shout when they realize the songs change. Sounds exciting?  It sure is.

We love music and know you and your friends do too. Weddings pose an interesting scenario. It's like no other event a DJ will perform at. First you have the bride & Groom and their immediate family. Then you have your bridal party and piers mixed in with your friends from college. I'm sure you'll have plenty of aunts and uncles, various relatives, neighbors and coworkers too! You may have people from different geographical areas and with different mind sets. Unless you are socially connected to these people on a weekly basis you will probably be guessing as to what makes them get up and get down. That's no problem at all. We come prepared with the experience of thousands of events.

The Cleveland Wedding DJ's at Troy Entertainment will help you create the best possible plan to get the most out of your guests.  Equipped with loads of practical experience we will first meet with you and learn of your style and vision, then during the event we make ourselves approachable to your quests for requests and exude charisma.

The Cleveland Wedding DJ's at Troy Entertainment have Photo Booths, Uplighting, Monograms, Dance Floor Lighting Effects, and more. However, we are "music programmers and masters of ceremonies" first and foremost. Take a look at the video below. Listen to the crowd noise and the fun everyone is having. Hear from former brides and other wedding professionals as they are interviewed at the event here: Video Demos. Then come see us for a friendly in person consultation. This is the only way you'll know you have the right professional DJ for your once in a lifetime wedding reception.  Does this all sound good? it will sound great!

Please feel free to comment or give us a call. We love hearing from visitors and chatting about weddings.

Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2013

Cleveland DJ & event production experts at Troy Entertainment point out top wedding trends for 2013.

Mint will be the Top Color for 2013

Mint was huge on the runway and will be the popular color incorporated into 2013 weddings.  Mint is refreshing, soft and adaptable into many elements of your 2013 wedding. From bridesmaids dresses, jewelry, shoes, wedding cake, centerpieces…use your imagination the ideas are endless! Many of those items incorporating the popular color can be found at Catan Bridal.

Feather Centerpieces

New for 2013 is the unique wedding trend of using peacock and ostrich feathers to decorate guest tables.  These feathers come in various shades so you can decorate your centerpieces in your favorite wedding color. Combine flowers with feathers or opt for a feather-only look.  We suggest you look at Socially Artistic Events to explore the possibilities in floral, feather and other new trendy design ideas.

Wedding Photo Booths

While photo booths have been the trend for a year or two, the new trend for 2013 wedding reception planning is to have a more upscale elegantly presented wedding photo booth.  The photo booth has evolved from the mall style or homemade ones first offered to one that matches the upscale glamorous wedding brides are planning.   The new trend in 2013 weddings is the “Wedding White Photo Booth” which features an eye pleasing white booth with beautiful white curtains that compliment the décor of the occasion.

Décor Uplighting

In 2013 wedding planning is all about simplicity and glamour while being cost effective! Décor Uplighting takes the plain and ordinary look and feel of the otherwise unembellished wedding reception space and transforms it to the beautiful hues and tones you prefer for your soirée. Use the accenting colors of your table linens, centerpieces, napkins and chair covers or even opt for the elegance and formal sophistication of white. The choices are all yours!  Uplighting can make this dramatic improvement at the fraction of the cost of other décor enhancing options.  Your DJ entertainment company is probably the best choice to provide you with décor uplighting by excluding delivery and removal fees common with outside lighting companies.  You can explore the possibilities at this link to Décor Uplighting.

Night Bites

One of the most popular trends of 2013 wedding receptions is having a display of fun foods for a late night snack prior to the bride and grooms farewell exit.  Everything from hot dog stations to taco bars have become excellent ideas to wind up a night of dancing and celebration. Most couples claim that the time will fly quickly and look to continue the party to the very last song. Adding late night social activity such as food stations or breakfast buffet will also slow the consumption of alcohol and relieve responsibility concerns.  Your caterer can offer these services in a creative display reflecting your personalities and preferences or you  can even choose local fast food delivered!

 

 

Cleveland Wedding DJ "Keeping it Fresh"!

Let's talk about our favorite subject "Wedding Entertainment". In the beginning Troy Entertainment looked at the Cleveland wedding DJ entertainment market and seen what was being addressed and assessed what needed to change. For example the market had very few interactive or entertaining DJ entertainment options and those that were focused on themselves and not the guests of honor (bride and groom) and their guests. To this day when asked "what is most important to you about your wedding" the prevailing response is "I want my guests to have fun".  This is why we became the first and continue to utilize the idea of using the audience as the "stars of the show".  Rather than having everyone focus on us, we cast the focus to an active dance floor.

The thing that we enjoy most about weddings is that the guest list is usually comprised of a diverse mix of people.  Everyone from the bride and grooms friends and family to neighbors and co-workers. There is commonly a wide range on ages present and people from near and far attend this once in a lifetime event. The premise that is usually implied is that a DJ will "read the crowd" when in actuality that is not very likely since nobody can read minds. For sensible results we make ourselves more approachable. What appears to be as subtle as a natural friendly presence is highly effective in connecting with the audience.  It's that charismatic way of presenting yourself to the guests that conveys comradery. Enthusiasm is contagious.

The other thing that is so grand about providing wedding DJ entertainment is that it is in a continues state of change that is in sync with trends in music and fashion. Let's discuss trends.  We have seen so many fads come and go. Group participation dance fads like the Electric Slide, Macarena, , Soulja Boy, the Doggie, Cha-Cha Slide, and the Cupid Shuffle. The latest being the Harlem Shake . The ability for a wedding DJ company to spot new trends and keep the package fresh is highly important. This doesn't mean that keeping it fresh would exclude music that stands "the test of time". Even music of the older generation has seen a rebirth in popularity. Wedding DJ's have seen the rebirth of the "Big 80's", or what about a few years ago when "Swing" was in again. Specific songs become replays like "Don't Stop Believing"  and "Living on a Prayer". A good DJ with talent will also know when a music trend or popularity has fallen which usually occurs if and when it is overplayed or it has simply run it's course. Yet some music becomes what we refer to as "musical staples" and has achieved longevity.

This brings us to today's bride and what her wants and needs are. If you are Cleveland area bride planning for that big day the key to a successful wedding reception is to select entertainment that is fresh with what the current trends and even traditions are, a company that is right for your event and your diverse guest list. Cleveland Wedding DJ's can only be judged by what they have done.  A proven track record and what their recent clients say about their experiences with that DJ company. We'd like you to consider us for your reception as we would be honored to combine our talents, experience and "fresh" approach with your preferences to reach our common goal of "everyone having fun".

To see and hear our recent weddings events you can follow this link: Weddings and Client Interviews. If you would like us to personally reach out and connect with you we'd love to do so. Tell us about your event here: Let's Chat!

Below is a picture from way back in time to our exciting beginnings.  Boy have things changed! but it sure was fun :)

Planning a Cleveland Wedding?

Insight on Cleveland wedding DJ entertainment:
Most couples who are planning a wedding reception share a common desire or goal. They want the wedding DJ to fill the dance floor from the beginning to the end and they want their guests to have fun. So let’s look into what makes a wedding reception such a unique set of circumstances.

First, most wedding receptions are frequented by a wide range on ages from grandparents to siblings, as well as friends, relatives and co-workers. Unless you are socially connected to these people on a weekly basis you really wouldn't be able to determine what would drive them to the dance floor. That’s the reason various genres of music should be chosen as well allowing the DJ to exercise their ability feel out the crowd and try various styles of dance music. This broad range approach to music programming from the very beginning of the dancing portion of the wedding reception will send the message to the audience that there will be something for everybody from the very start.

The second thing to keep in mind about wedding reception entertainment is that the DJ is limited to playing danceable music and that those selections are a qualified hit. That means it’s either popular at the moment, a recurrent hit, or a hit that stands the test of time. You have to determine if the request is dance music or just good listening music, if your ultimate goal is to drive guest to the dance floor.

A good wedding DJ will arrange music into sets. These sets will fit together in a way that not only seamlessly transitions from song to song but builds energy and excitement. A good Wedding DJ will be able to use various mixing techniques to smoothly blend in an out of dance music or change the genre of the music without losing the floor. A good wedding DJ will also be able to play requests by fitting them into a set at the best harmonic and sensible time within the music program.

Slow music is a very important tool used by wedding DJ’s as it will most likely ensure to get everyone, especially guys with their dates to participate.

What separated wedding DJ’s from one another is talent and experience. Talent in this case is having a musical vocabulary in their head that they can draw upon almost instantly. If your requests include Motown and you like “sugar pie, honey bunch (can’t help myself) you’ll probably like “build me up buttercup” as well. And if guests request Pitbull they probable like Flo Rida too.

Lastly, you should always leave room for your guests to make requests. The wedding DJ should have that "approachable personality" that makes guests feel welcome to stop by the DJ booth. A mix of the couples requests, request from the guests, and the wedding DJ's ability to “think on their feet” will ensure your wedding reception is a dance floor hit for you and your guests.

Cleveland Wedding DJs from Troy Entertainment keep the dance floor packed
photograph provided by Making The Moment Photography

Three Things That Make A Wedding DJ “Good”

What makes a wedding DJ “good”? Caring. “Caring” feeds passion. “Caring” motivates and creates action.Very little can happen without it. Talent. Defined many ways, but is easily recognized when experienced. Love. Love fuels all great performers. Unconditional Love with no expectations. That’s why they “give” a performance – it’s an act of giving. When a wedding DJ loves his/her clients everything stems from that-every action; every decision; everything.... (read more here: Mark Ferrell's Blog) - Mark K. Ferrell

Glenmoor Country Club Party in White

Glenmoor Country Club hosted their annual "Party in White" last Saturday. Arriving on the grounds of the beautiful country club golf course and spa the area of the event (poolside) was draped in white fabric. There were long displays of hors'doeuvres and a stocked bars. LED ice cubes, flame omitting heaters, water floats (hamspter balls)are just a few neat touches to the party. Things really took off as we mixed a blend of current and recurrent dance remixes as well as some big eighties and disco. Then a lady in white on stilts walked the crowd having pictures taken with members. at dusk Chinese lanterns were released into the sky above as guests cheered them on. The dance floor was packed while party people waved LED foam batons and sang to the music. We like to thanks the great staff at Glenmoor, The director of events Lisa Sadeghian, Chairperson to the event Sandy Grassi-Doll and the rest of the people who worked on the planning of this great happening. Video and pictures to follow:

Amy & Kevin's Wedding at Cleveland City Hall Rotunda

The Cleveland City Hall Rotunda Wedding of Amy & Kevin. It was an honor and pleasure to work with the Sue and Bill Allen to create this fun Disney themed wedding experience. Complete with essential acoustic support, uplights, green screen photo booth, monogram gobo, video presentation screen, interactive entertainment and even a surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse...Happily Ever After!

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Cleveland Wedding at the Courthouse

March 3, 2011 - One of the fabulous things about being in music and entertainment production is when are asked to perform for people you have meet a long time ago and haven't seen for years. We first met the groom (Andy Fernandez) when he was just a high school student at a teen night dance at Club Rio. He came up to the booth with his brother Bob and friend Dave. I invited them into the booth and we quickly all became friends. I also made them club representatives by having business cards with their names on it to pass out for free admission to their friends at school. The club became the place to be for young adults with over 800 in attendance weekly.

Years later We had the pleasure of doing Andy and Bob's sister Julia's wedding about 16 years ago.  Then surprising enough we ran into each other while Andy, his fiance' Jennifer, and his mother Mariana were looking at the Cleveland Courthouse and A Taste of Excellence to stage the event.

Above is a picture of Jennifer and Andy's first dance in a elegantly decorated Cleveland Courthouse reception. The wedding coordinator for the event was Eileen Benson. She was a pure pleasure to work with. The bride Jennifer was stunning and everything was absolutely beautiful. They even incorporated their little chiwawa Chuey into the ceremony. The music for the reception was a blend of current pop, big 80's dance and Merengue. Everyone had a great time. I was visited many times by their guests saying that they have been to many Troy Entertainment weddings. This is one of the greatest things that frequently happens to me and my staff and we are forever grateful to have met the nicest people that give us such amazing opportunities.

The grooms brother Bob was there with his beautiful girlfriend. At the end of the reception as we were saying our goodbyes he said there might be a Tri-fecta in the future :)

We congratulate Jennifer & Andy Fernandez on their Wedding and hope them love, hope, and happens throughout their lives together.

Eventfully Yours,
Pete
Team Member
Troy Entertainment