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Battello Jersey City Wedding Guide: Layouts, Views and Tips
Everything couples want to know about a Battello wedding, from the dual room layout to the best spots for skyline photos, straight from a DJ who has worked the room many times.

Ben Boylan
6 min read


The Best Nassau County Wedding Venues Near New York City
Nassau County is where a lot of our NYC couples land when they want a real mansion or waterfront wedding without leaving guests stranded on Long Island. We break down our three favorite venues, what makes each one different, and how to get your guests there and back without a headache.

Ben Boylan
7 min read


Inside a Blue Hill at Stone Barns Wedding Venue Highlights and Layout Tips
Everyone talks about the food at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Fewer people talk about what actually happens once you cross a certain guest count, or where the ceremony really takes place. Here is what couples need to know before booking.

Ben Boylan
6 min read


Do You Actually Need a DJ for Your Ceremony and Reception in NYC?
Most couples think booking live ceremony musicians means they can skip the DJ for the first hour. Here's the one detail that changes that answer, and why it matters for your wedding day.

Ben Boylan
4 min read


7 tips to know before your PUBLIC Hotel NYC wedding
A full walkthrough of what it's really like to plan a wedding at PUBLIC Hotel in NYC, from the terrace ceremony to the reception flow, straight from a DJ who has worked the space.

Ben Boylan
4 min read


7 things to know before booking a Bowery Hotel wedding
The Bowery Hotel is one of the moodiest wedding venues in New York City, and we work here often. Here is what couples actually want to know before booking a wedding at this downtown Manhattan spot, from layout and capacity to timing and cost.

Ben Boylan
4 min read


The four best wedding venues in Philadelphia, according to a Philly wedding DJ
Four Philadelphia wedding venues worth knowing about, from Lilah in Fishtown to Ballroom at the Ben, plus what a Philadelphia wedding DJ actually costs.

Ben Boylan
6 min read


8 things you can't miss about The Arnold House wedding venue
Everything couples want to know before booking The Arnold House wedding venue in the Catskills, from the meadow ceremony to the late night Tavern after party.

Ben Boylan
5 min read


Bucks County wedding venues guide for planning your weekend celebration
Planning a wedding in Bucks County? Here is what to know about top venues like The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, Hotel Du Village, and Terrain Gardens at DelVal, plus tips for guest travel, lodging, and building a weekend celebration that fits your style.

Ben Boylan
8 min read


The best waterfront wedding venues in Jersey City with NYC skyline views
There is a reason so many couples end up choosing Jersey City over Manhattan for their wedding day. Here is what happens inside Liberty House, Battello, and Maritime Parc, and why the view alone might change your mind

Ben Boylan
5 min read


The top 10 things 2026 couples value most in a wedding DJ
2026 couples want more than a DJ who just plays music. Here are the top 10 qualities engaged couples actually look for, backed by 500 five star reviews from real NYC weddings.

Ben Boylan
6 min read


The Complete Guide to Non-Traditional Wedding Venues in North Jersey
North Jersey has no shortage of wedding venues. But if you have been to one ballroom wedding, you have been to most of them. Same chandeliers. Same beige walls. Same Venetian room nobody has room for. There are better options out here, and more couples are finding them. Here is what you need to know before you book.

Ben Boylan
10 min read


The Foundry Wedding Venue NYC: Why Couples Fight for Dates in New York City
There is no venue in New York City quite like The Foundry. Couples fight over dates here, and once you see it, you will understand why. Here is what you need to know before you book.

Ben Boylan
8 min read


10 Questions You Should Actually Ask Before Hiring a Wedding DJ in NYC
Wedding DJ NYC questions are everywhere, but most couples are still asking the wrong ones. That’s how people end up with a DJ who looks professional on paper but kills the energy on the dance floor.
This guide reveals the real questions that separate an average DJ from one who can actually read a room, handle NYC venues, and keep your dance floor packed all night.

Ben Boylan
7 min read


How to Keep Your Wedding Dance Floor Packed All Night Long
Most couples think a packed wedding dance floor comes down to a good playlist. It doesn’t. The real difference is what your DJ is doing behind the scenes before guests even realize the party has started.

Ben Boylan
10 min read


Wedding DJ vs Band in NYC: Which Is Better?
NYC wedding DJ vs band: a clear breakdown of cost, music flexibility, venue constraints, and overall experience to help you choose the right option for your wedding.

Ben Boylan
10 min read


Tips for 1st Time Wedding Officiants
Tips for first time wedding officiants:
Speak into the mic
Do a mic check
Yes, you need a microphone
Tell guests to sit
Tell DJ when to pla

Ben Boylan
3 min read


7 Reasons NOT TO DJ Your Own Wedding (2022)
Are you planning a wedding and considering being your own DJ? Were you SHOCKED by how much a DJ costs?

Ben Boylan
4 min read
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