This was really a special wedding. The bride was a friend and we’ve been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. The scene was set at the beautiful Perona Farms in Andover NJ on probably the nicest day of the season so far.

After cocktail hour, guests moved from the patio into the reception room and were ready to get the party started. The energy level of everyone awaiting our new couple was contagious. We knew right away after starting introductions that this was going to be an incredible wedding reception.

Mr. & Mrs. Vollero were introduced into the reception room and greeted by the cheers and applause of 200 of their closest friends and family. Almost instantly afterward, the dance floor is packed and it stays that way for the next 4 hours.

The uplighting color was a beautiful shade of dark purple and we had their monogram projected onto the dancefloor. Toward the end of the evening, we projected the monogram onto the ceiling to give the “our name in the sky” effect.

What went into this wedding?

• 2 person team (Wedding DJ + MC)
• Full room of incredible, AmbianceArtist™  wireless uplighting design
• Custom dance floor & ceiling monogram
• Cocktail hour music + reception music

The Dream Wedding will include wedding DJ entertainment, cocktail hour music, on-site ceremony music, video screen package, dance floor lighting effects, an ultra-luxury photo booth rental, uplighting design, “Dancing Under the Stars,” and a video screen package. Click “Read More” for Full Article.

“With the economy the way it is, not every bride is able to afford the dream wedding that she deserves,” states Anthony DeStefano, an Event Specialist with Premium Entertainment.

To enter the contest, hopeful brides are encouraged to visit the Premium Entertainment Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/PremiumDJ, “Like” the page, and fill out the short entry form.

Each person can submit one entry in the contest that counts as one vote for a couple. Contestants are then encouraged to promote the contest on their own Facebook pages to gather the support and votes of their social network. The couple with the most votes will win. The winner will be announced on September 5, 2012.

The contest is open to existing Premium Entertainment clients and all couples hosting their wedding reception in NJ.

“We are extremely excited to be able to make someone’s wedding dreams come true,” says DeStefano. “It’s why we’re in this business to begin with. We’re addicted to positive energy and creating unforgettable experiences.”

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Premium Entertainment, LLC is the foremost special events production company in the NJ, NY, & CT Tri-State Area. It is a boutique-inspired agency that provides the most talented professional DJs, world class lighting designers, and luxury photo booths for an array of private events. Premium Entertainment, LLC has continually led the industry in innovation and flawless event production since 2001.

1. If the food was good and
2. If they had a good time.

There’s no doubt that music is the secret to rocking your reception. But do you get a DJ or a band for your wedding? Or both?

Cost

Bands are more expensive. It’s just physics: A good wedding band can cost around $10,000, give or take. An incredible NJ Wedding DJ will typically be in the ballpark of $2,000 before upgrades.

Whether you choose a DJ or a band, these prices will fluctuate depending on the upgrades and options you choose. For example, having your entertainment provide your wedding’s uplighting or include video screens with visual effects will all add to your bottom line. However, budget-wise, hiring a DJ is definitely the more cost effective route.

Music & Energy

If you’ve seen the band before and you’re in love with their renditions of your favorite tunes, then this one is a no-brainer. However, some folks will argue that nobody will ever be able to play the song as well as their original artists. The latter, will obviously be accomplished by hiring a DJ.

Another consideration is volume level. Bands typically are on the higher end of the decibel spectrum because of the fact that they have percussionists with drum kits and other live instruments that are much harder to control than the DJ’s volume knob.

Bands also bring a certain “live” energy to a reception whereas a good DJ will tend to be more “in the background.” Yes, there are still DJs out there that are spotlight hounding egomaniacs and think your wedding should be about them, but the key here is to seek out professional DJs that don’t have to resort to teaching your guests how to do the Macarena to create excitement.

Limitations

With a band, you are limited to what the band knows. If you find a great band, they’ll typically be willing to learn a few special songs for your wedding (either gratis or at a nominal cost). A DJ, however, will easily be able to accommodate any music request you have.

Still Torn? Get Both!

Certain innovative entertainment companies understand that some brides will have a hard time choosing between a DJ and a band. Out of this issue has spawned hybrid packages that include both a DJ and a band. When the band takes breaks, the DJ fills in for them in between sets. This gives you the best of both worlds. Of course, it goes without saying that this is obviously the most expensive route.

Because of this extreme expense, some companies have even evolved to offering these DJ/Band hybrid packages in a more affordable way. By combining the best elements of a live band (think vocalists, piano and saxophone) with a DJ, brides are exposed to the “live element” of a band’s performance with all of the added benefits of a full DJ package. Going this route is much more affordable than the previously mentioned option and will set your budget back around $4,500.

From the start we knew this nj wedding was special. The stage was set at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank NJ and the weather couldn’t have been better. A picturesque sunset marked the start of an incredible NJ wedding reception. Premium Entertainment (PremiumDJ.com) was fortunate enough to be there to help Kevin & Elizabeth Flynn celebrate their wedding reception. Check out more after the break!

From a services standpoint, we provided an MC + Wedding DJ team, a little wireless wedding uplighting, and one incredible evening with a truly remarkable couple.

It’s not every day you get to work with people as down to earth and cool as the Flynn’s. They were a pleasure to work with from the very beginning and our style and their vision just seemed to click.

The venue is really something special. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Oyster Point Hotel (and maître d’ Christian) did an incredible job. Everything was perfect, the food was great, and the wedding was amazing.

Wedding Venue: Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ

Photographers: Stacey Ilyse Photographers

Our white satin photo booths come complete with plush leather seating, frosted acrylic edging and of course, all of the makings of an incredible photo booth experience. These booths are an amazing addition to any event: weddings, corporate events, sweet 16, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, graduations, birthday parties, trade shows, conferences, and more.

What is a Designer Photo Booth? Our booths are considered “Designer.” When we entered the NJ Photo Booth Rental market, we wanted to do something different. All of our competitor’s offered the same “all-fabric” style photo booth. The problem with that, is that they appear too homemade – and most of them were. Premium Entertainment is a company that puts all of our focus on our clients’ experience with the services that we offer. Offering a sub-par photo booth just wasn’t an interest of ours. A nj photo booth should enhance your event – Not cheapen it aesthetically. So we hired the industry’s leading designer to craft a booth so beautiful that it would not only “fit in” at any event, but enhance and compliment the existing decor.

The Fastest Print Speeds on the Planet. Our photo booths were created to never keep you waiting for a print. We use only the absolute best commercial printers available which create beautiful digital prints in about 5 seconds. Try that on a home printer!

We fit more people. Our booths can fit many more people than the other photo booth rentals currently available in our market.