Hot Wedding Trends For Your Cleveland Wedding in 2019!

We've been extremely busy all year not only producing and performing weddings in 2018 but helping couples plan their 2019-2020 receptions. Surprisingly, some trends are re-emerging or still popular while others have run their course and new ideas have surfaced! Here's what we find most couples are levitating towards for their soiree. These are the top lucky number 7. Want to learn more? Make an appointment to visit our new showroom. We are here to help :)


1. Shades of Purple
This is something that's been popular in lighting for quite some time. The most requested colors are purple, champagne, and blush pink. What we are seeing is floral designs using purples from violet to periwinkle.

2.  Greener Tablescapes
The idea of adding foliage to a floral centerpiece has now been replaced with lots of greenery  replacing the flowers. Green foliage predominates!

3. Tech Savvy
Making your event unique by hiring entertainment that can provide the latest technologies in event production and entertainment is a must. Couple are wanting to make their event different or at the very least up to date. Why have just a photo booth when you can have a Mirror Photo Experience or the one of a kind, Robo-Photo Experience (Robotic Photo Booth! Have your DJ spinning on a large (witness the mix) Touch Screen that even displays music videos! Popular for 2019-2020 is our Instagram Feed Slideshow with your very own personal # hashtag. see whats new in event enhancements.

4.  Drones
look up in the air. It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's a drone taking a birds eye view of ceremonies and outdoor formalities and events. This has been around for a couple of years but has increased for 2019 capturing a different perspective as the wedding day unfolds. The technology of drone video has gotten better and the resulting videos are clear and steady.

5.  Unplugged Ceremonies
Sign have been posted. In the effort to have a uninterrupted lifetime moment couples are subtly asking guests to power down.  A ringtone or a flash from a smart phone at a lifetime moment is not something you want to be guilty of. So let's switch off or mute until the ceremony is over.

6. Video Mapping
Video Mapping will become more accessible to couples in 2019. We we the first to provide this service and now with the advances of software we can create more exciting mapping presentations. Having a wedding cake with stars cascading down the layers or perhaps full motion background of scenery fitted to a wall or object. Google "video mapping weddings" to see what it is and has what it has become. It's a popular add-on to wow your guests for 2019-2020 receptions.

7. Food Stations
One trend that we have seen getting more popular is the opting for "food stations" rather than a formal sit down meal. As wedding become more about the party and less about formality we see more of this style emerging as well as late nite snack stations prior to the end of the wedding reception. Smaller gourmet plates with more choices for dinner time and everything from tacos, pizza, of breakfast an hour before the last song.
Ask you caterer for ideas.


     

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

Cleveland Weddings : David Tutera, SA Events, Troy Entertainment

David Tutera, the wedding planner of the stars greeted brides at SA Events/Catan's Fashions in Strongsville.
Our friend and colleague Brenda Kucinski called upon us to help enhance and beautify her showroom at Catan's Fashions in Strongsville as they launched their new and exciting SA Events. SA (Socially Artistic) offers amazing centerpieces, table linens, chair covers, napkins, LED lighting, and unique glassware to the bride that is looking for the best of the best all in one place.  We set the stage to showcase their offerings with beautiful colors of pink and purple LED uplighting and illuminated the head tables beautiful iridescent fabric.
After the event started lines formed to meet David Tutera as he autographed his book and promo photos. His appearance always draws a crowd and this time was no different. We had the opportunity to meet David and work with Brenda before and admire their passion and enthusiasm working with brides to make their wedding day dreams come true. Just prior to this photo David took the time to give alteration advice to a young bride who was trying on a gown. This impressed me that he really has genuine passion for people and his craft. Brenda of SA Events has the same passion to share her expertise in the effort of making each brides vision a reality. We enjoyed the opportunity to work with Brenda, David, Patrice and SA Events, and wish them future success.

Onward and Upward,
Pete Troy

Bravo from a bride about her Cleveland County Courthouse wedding

John & Courtney Bevilacqua

Courtney Bevilacqua says:

Pete exceeded my expectations as the DJ for our wedding downtown at the Cleveland Courthouse. He did the most amazing job all night long. Though I was nervous about how the acoustics would sound in the Courthouse, Pete’s sound system allowed for the music to project, not echo, and let everyone here the speeches clearly. The music selection was perfect. Slow songs when people needed a break, and young music most of my friends like to dance to. EVERYONE was still there wanting more by the time the reception was over. Troy Entertainment will keep everyone going and excited to be at your party al night long! Thanks again Pete!

Cleveland Wedding DJ: Real People, Real Weddings at The County Courthouse.

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Brenda Kucinski Events Director of Pat Catan's Fashions

Brenda Kucinski Events Director Catan's Fashions.