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Peter's Pointers: Why Your Wedding Needs a Seating Chart

Collecting RSVPs and creating a seating chart can be one of the most stressful, time-consuming parts of planning your wedding. Some couples wonder, "should we even bother? Why not let guests pick their own seats?" Read on -- there are actually several reasons why a seating chart is well worth the time and effort.

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Wedding: Sarah and Ryan at Sinclair of Skaneateles, 4/16/22

My first wedding DJ committment for 2022 was also my first ever at the Sinclair of Skaneateles. Although the wedding didn't cooperate with Sarah and Ryan's plans to get married outside, we all pivoted smoothly to "plan B" indoors and had a wonderful evening! Check out the blog post for photos, song choices and more.

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Fayetteville-Manlius High School's 2022 Dance Marathon, 3/19/22

One of the biggest events at F-M High School is the annual Dance Marathon to raise money for Camp Good Days and Special Times. As a parent of two (and soon to be three) kids in the F-M school district, it was an honor to be asked and a pleasure to donate my time to spin the tunes for the 2022 event! The thrill was even bigger when the final dollar total was announced...

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Wedding: Ashley and Michael at Greystone Castle, Canastota, 11/20/21

My final wedding of 2021 was originally supposed to be my first -- but the pandemic forced Ashley and Michael to postpone their celebration twice! I was so happy for them, when the third time was the charm at Canastota's historic and stunning Greystone Castle. Details and photos in today's blog post.

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Wedding: Sarah and Ben at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Syracuse, 11/13/21

Seeing that headline, you might wonder, "Wait, they do weddings at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que? The place is always packed on weekends! How is this possible?" Yes, they do -- and it doesn't disrupt the dining room at all! I'll explain -- along with the usual photos and key song choices -- in today's blog post!

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Wedding: Karen and Vince at Traditions at the Links, East Syracuse, 10/30/21

Despite 2021 being a somewhat "abbreviated" wedding season, I managed to DJ at one venue twice: Traditions at the Links in East Syracuse! And it was especially nice to be here for Karen and Vince's reception as my wife and I have personally known them for years. Check out the photos, song picks and more in today's blog post!

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Wedding: Jessica and Alex at Tailwater Lodge, Altmar, 10/23/21

After 2020 was the year where everyone had to stay apart, I'm grateful that this second half of 2021 has allowed everyone to get back together. It was awesome to see some familiar faces at Jessica and Alex's wedding reception at the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar -- including two couples who had me DJ their weddings over the past several years!

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Wedding: Kayla and Bryant at Turning Stone, Verona, 10/16/21

When it comes to weddings, some say fall is the "new summer." Can't argue that point, as October was my busiest month for the 2021 wedding season! Kayla and Bryant's reception at Turning Stone Resort Casino was the first of three consecutive wedding weekends on my calendar.

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Wedding: Angela and Aaron at Lincklaen House, Cazenovia, 9/18/21

Angela and Aaron's 50s-themed wedding brought me back to the historic Lincklaen House in the charming village of Cazenovia! The weather almost forced some drastic last-minute changes, but some extremely good luck saved the day. Find out what happened and check out the song choices and photos in this blog post.

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Wedding: Karina and Eric at Hayloft on the Arch, Vernon Center, 9/12/21

Are you annoyed when people show up late for a wedding? Well, this time, it was both acceptable and planned -- everyone showed up exactly one year late for Karina and Eric's wedding at the picturesque Hayloft on the Arch in Vernon Center. Check out the full blog post for photos, song choices and more!

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