Corrine & Judd - 4/9

On Saturday night I had the pleasure of working with Corrine and Judd at the University Club in Pittsburgh. I provided the DJ service for both their ceremony and reception. I also set up wireless microphones for both the rabbi and the minister during the ceremony.

During the cocktail and dinner hours I played an eclectic mix of older standards and newer favorites (Frank Sinatra to Jamie Cullum). Corrine, Judd and the bridal party were introduced into the ballroom with U2's Beautiful Day and the couple cut their cake to the Archie's Sugar, Sugar.



Crazy Love by Michael Buble was chosen as Corrine and Judd's first dance song. Once the dancing started the floor was packed all night! One of the highlights of the dancing was the playing of the traditional Hora. Corrine shared a dance with her father to the song I'll Always be Your Baby by Natalie Grant and Judd and his mom danced to Molly Pasutti's The Man You've Become.   

My brother Curt from Curt's Photography was the photographer. You can see some of the wedding photographs by visiting this web page. I've also linked two photos to this blog post. The photos highlight the up lighting that I provided for the evening.

As a post script, I really want to thank Corrine and Judd for the very nice compliments they left me in the comment section of this blog post. I will reprint them below.

We couldn't have been any happier with how our special night turned out! We gave Tracy ideas of what music we liked and he did the rest - it was an amazing and fun evening! The up-lighting was beautiful and really made the room transform. The dance floor was packed the entire evening and our friends and family keep talking about how much fun they had. Thanks for the wonderful memories! Corrine and Judd

  

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Heinz Field / Surrounding Area

Curt's Photography has a new photographic location at Heinz Field, that alot of my Wedding Couples are choosing to go there. To view Heinz Fields Photo Gallery click Here.

Pittsburgh Wedding Venues (Church / Reception)

Curt's Photography has been photographing Pittsburgh area weddings for over 20 years. In that time, I have put together a Venue List of the finer Pittsburgh's Churchs and Reception Facilities. There is over 65 Pittsburgh Venues on that list.To view Pittsburgh Venue List click Here.

Wedding Budget Statistics

Here are some interesting wedding budget statistics.

2009 WEDDING BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS

In 2009, $28,385 was the average wedding budget in the US (not including the honeymoon) reflecting less than a 5% decrease from 2008.

"As the economy continues to affect consumer spending, brides remain committed to planning a memorable event and are thoughtfully cutting back," said Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot Inc. "Approximately one third of brides who had a wedding in 2009 said that the economy had impacted their overall wedding plans."


Category * Average Spend 2009
Reception Venue $12,838
Reception Band $3,288
Reception DJ $892
Photographer $2,444
Videographer $1,481
Wedding/Event Planner $1,728
Wedding Gown $1,134
Florist/Decor $2,093
Invitations $509
Wedding Cake $559
Ceremony Musicians $451
Catering (cost per head) $63
Wedding Day Transportation $692
Favors $292
Rehearsal Dinner $1,163
Engagement Ring $5,847



*Respondents who hired professional vendor, purchased items, or had them professionally made

The full article, based on statistics from the Knot, can be found here.

After reading this article, I feel that Entertainment Tonite and Curt's Photography continue to offer great value on our wedding services to Pittsburgh area brides. Our Pittsburgh DJ, video and photography packages start at or below the national averages.

In addition to our competitive pricing you will also get our experienced wedding professionals. Our family owned and operated business has been providing outstanding wedding services to Pittsburgh area couples for over twenty years.

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-life-time event. Don't trust this event to just anyone with a cheap rate and a website. Look to work with the wedding professionals who have provided area couples with outstanding VALUE for over twenty years. Call Entertainment Tonite / Curt's Photography today! 412-672-4899.

Looking for a Pittsburgh DJ?

The wedding planning season is upon us. Many couples will be attending bridal shows, booking reception venues and sampling cakes. These are all important activities that will help ensure the success of your once-in-a-lifetime-day.

One often overlooked aspect of planning for your wedding day is selecting your reception entertainment. Within one week after their reception 78% of brides would have made the entertainment their highest priority! Click here to read the full survey results.

I have listed 5 items that every couple should look for when selecting their wedding DJ. Follow this link for the full article.

The staff at Entertainment Tonite wishes you all the best in your wedding planning. If we can be of help, please give us a call at 412-672-4899. In addition to our Pittsburgh DJ service we also offer wedding videography and wedding photography services.

Cavanaugh's BrideShow

I just wanted to share a video that I shot and edited for Cavanaugh's BrideShow. The show will be at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh on January 30 - 31. Entertainment Tonite and Curt's Photography will be in attendance.

Stop by our booth and get information on our Pittsburgh DJ, wedding photography and wedding videography services. We hope to see you there.

Here's a link for more information on the show.