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Many couples we sit down with have certain songs that they love, however they just don't fit into the wedding day.  They may be rock songs that are too heavy to dance to, or a country song that just doesn't quite fit in with your crowd.  We suggest making these songs part of the garter and bouquet tradition.  During the garter and bouquet toss, you have four opportunities to play songs that may not fit in with your dinner mix or dancing portion of your wedding, but you can still include them…

When you hire a wedding DJ, you not only expect them to throw a great party for your wedding reception but they should also set a great tone for the evening from the minute they start playing.  Music can really set a person's mood and at a wedding, of course you want all of your guests to have a perky, ready to party attitude.

This is important to keep in mind when meeting with your wedding DJ to discuss not only the details for the dancing portion of the evening, but also for the…

Got your attention?  Good.  If you are planning a wedding or have a friend/family member that is, please read this and share it as we are hoping to help you NOT have a lousy wedding.

As wedding DJ's we know how to pack a dance floor.  That is why you hire us if you want a great wedding.  However, we can not do our job properly if we are limited to what we can play for music.  Think about what you want for your wedding?  Do you want a great party where your guests are having an amazing…

Eric recently came across an article on Mobile Beat Magazine that he shared with me and it brought up some really interesting points regarding the factors that go into filling the dance floor at a wedding reception.

When a dance floor is not packed at a wedding, most people blame it on the DJ.  Even us wedding DJ's feel that we might be doing something wrong if the dance floor is not full from start to finish.  However,…

One of the fabulous things about wedding reception music is that you get to listen and dance to songs from many decades.  Weddings give you the opportunity to hear songs that you  maybe haven't heard in a while, plus breaking up the genres of music during the evening allows your wedding DJ to capture the musical interests of all your guests.

To add to the fun at a reception, the wedding DJ's at Avid Entertainment love to play a 90's…

As wedding DJ's, we often sit down with brides and grooms who come to their pre-wedding meeting with pages of songs they would like played during their reception.  Some of the songs may have special meaning to them, while others are songs they just love and would like to hear on their wedding day.

It's great when couples share what songs they like and don't like…

Wedding toasts have been a long standing tradition for many years.  Typically given by the best man, today's weddings often include a toast by the maid of honor as well, and possibly a parent, and/or sometimes a great friend of the couple.

These words to the newlyweds are often emotionally touching and/or humorous and are very welcomed by all.  However, if these speeches are not properly placed in the evening, it could potentially be a downer for your…

Dance floor lights at your wedding reception can really add to the atmosphere of your party.  When planning their wedding, most couples probably don't even think about lights and the impact that it can have on your guests and their desire to dance.

Dance floor lights come in a variety of styles and sync up to your wedding DJ's system so that they move and flash to the beat of the song.  They are not meant to turn your wedding reception into a club by any means, but they aim to provide…

As wedding DJ's, we are always on the lookout for new trends and ideas to share with our brides and grooms that may help to make their wedding reception unique and personal to them.  One of the latest ideas that we just heard about (and that I absolutely LOVE) is the last dance after the last dance.  But what exactly does this mean?

Traditionally at weddings, there is a last dance.  This could be a slow dance to a song that has a lot of meaning to you while all your guests…

The Granite Rose is a beautiful and elegant function facility located in Hampstead, NH that we recommend as an amazing location for your wedding from start to finish.  We have DJ'd there on several occasions and loved every minute of it due to the incredibly friendly staff, the beautiful grounds and…

Most couples invest a lot of money into the centerpieces for their wedding day.  Or those DIY brides and grooms spend a lot of time coming up with the perfect option to add to the decor and color of their wedding theme.  With all that money and time invested, it would be a shame for the centerpieces to be thrown out, and what newlywed couple wants to…

Most couples that are planning a wedding have never hired a wedding DJ before.  This is a very important aspect of weddingplanning as your wedding DJ will be a significant influence to the success of your reception.

When beginning the process of hiring your wedding entertainment, we suggest interviewing a few different companies to see who fits into your wedding day vision.…

As a newly engaged couple, there is nothing more exciting then starting to plan your wedding.  While this time in your life is thrilling, it can also be overwhelming - with the excitement of planning a wedding comes the major downfall - so much MONEY to spend!!

Before you begin any planning, think about the weddings you have attended in the past.  What was memorable about them?  Was the ceremony at a beautiful location?  Do you…

One of the dreaded tasks of planning a wedding is most definitely the seating chart.  Trying to determine who should sit with who is daunting and may stir up the thoughts of running away to elope.  Aunt Millie can't sit next to Grandpa Joe or they will argue all night, mom's friend, Tina, doesn't know anyone so she needs to sit with mom, yet she is not important enough to be at the parent's table, cousin Tom is a dud and will bring down the energy at his table so he shouldn't sit with the…

This time of the year is the most popular season for engagements.  Between the joy of the holiday season and New Year and the romance of Valentine's Day, many significant others choose to "pop the question" to their loved ones during these particular months.  So if you are one of those couples recently engaged, congratulations!  This is such an exciting time in your life and I wish you all the best!

With your recent engagement, I am sure you are beyond thrilled to get started…

As a pregnant girl, besides "when is this baby getting here," the other thought that is always on my mind is sweets.  Candy, cookies, cake...I love it all!!  So I thought this would be the perfect time to write about one of the latest wedding trends - cupcakes!

For years, the wedding cake has been a staple part of wedding traditions.  But as we know,…

For many brides and grooms one of the most exhilarating experiences of their entire day will be introductions into the reception hall.

Carried out in the correct manner - your introductions will leave you with goose bumps and memories that stay with you for a lifetime.  This is truly your grand entrance to the world as a married couple - it's time to…

Wedding favors  have been a token of appreciation and thoughtfulness from couples to their wedding guests for many years.  As wedding DJ's, we see a variety of personalized favors at each event ranging from candy tins, votive candles, cookies and bottle koozies, just to name a few.  Not only are wedding favors a chance to say thank you to your guests, but they also serve as table decor that become additional accessories to support  your wedding colors or wedding…

Attending so many weddings as Boston wedding DJ's, we get the opportunity to see such a variety of different wedding styles and decor that the bride and groom have chosen.  At the same time, we get to see the latest trends in weddings first hand.   An industry trend that is becoming ever so popular, and is my all time favorite, is the candy buffet!  Having a candy buffet fits several different purposes for the bride and groom and their wedding:

First, the…

"Manic Mondays" - presented by Avid Entertainment (a Boston wedding DJ company)

If you're thinking about a unique and exciting first dance with your new husband or wife but aren't sure of what song to use, consider "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson.  This is a really fun song that has a lot of energy behind it, yet isn't too fast, allowing you to…