All of the Things Your Wedding DJ Can Do (Besides Play Music)
By:Kim Forest Your wedding DJ will do far more than just play songs. Here’s a list of other important tasks your DJ will handle on your big day. Your wedding DJ will play a vital role on your big day—and it’s actually more than just playing music to fill the dance floor. In fact, a wedding DJ […]
11 Questions to Ask a Band or DJ
With a wide range of music and performance styles out there, the goal is to find the best fit for your wedding. Ask these questions to your prospective bands or DJs. A packed dance floor is a key component to a fun and memorable wedding reception, so make sure you hire a pro who can […]
9 Secrets to Get Everyone on the Dance Floor at Your Wedding
We talked to music pros who shared their top secret tips on keeping everybody on the dance floor all night long. One of the highlights of your wedding reception will likely be dancing the night away surrounded by your nearest and dearest. A packed wedding dance floor is the ultimate sign of an amazing party—and an […]
50 Classic First Dance Songs
You can’t go wrong with one of these romantic, foolproof first-dance songs. From tried and true oldies, like Etta James’s “At Last,” to more modern hits, this list is the perfect starting point for your first-dance song search. Tell the DJ or band to play one of these songs and your first dance will be […]
20 Secrets to a Fun Wedding Reception
Okay, they’re not really secrets—just awesome ideas we encourage you to steal. by The Knot While your wedding ceremony is both special and crucial (it’s when you’ll actually get married!), the reception is probably what you and your guests are most looking forward to—who doesn’t want to eat, drink and dance? The best celebrations incorporate […]
Splurge vs. Save: How to Prioritize to Create Your Wedding Budget
We’ve all seen those weddings where it looks like the couple had absolutely no budget and spent a ton on every single detail. But that’s not reality for most of us. Creating a wedding budget is all about prioritizing what’s most important to you and your future spouse—and it’s different for everyone. But if there’s […]
7 Wedding Expenses You Might Forget
When you’re creating your budget, of course you’ll factor in the big expenses – your venue, catering, flowers, etc. But there are lots of smaller expenses that you might not initially consider that can cost a bundle. Check out our list of wedding expenses that you’ll need to consider. Postage Depending on the size, weight […]
Otto Productions, Pittsburgh #1 Wedding DJ
We are proud to announce that we have been named Pittsburgh’s #1 Wedding DJ again this year! Our MC and DJ team has over twenty years of experience in helping satisfied customers and loyal friends with their celebration needs. Otto Productions has an onsite Personal, Professional Assistant that works to coordinate with other […]
The Maid of Honor Checklist
It’s a huge honor to be picked as someone’s MOH, so congrats! You’re likely the bride’s BFF or sister, a valued confidant, and someone who the bride wants standing beside her when she gets hitched. Here are a few surefire things you need to do as the bride’s go-to gal. Give your opinion (when asked). […]
Top 20 Autumn Wedding Songs
Throw on a cuddly sweater, make a mug of tea, and hit play on this playlist while you narrow down your wedding music wish list and make any other plans for your big day. We have a feeling you might find a new favorite! Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” is a wedding classic, while “Autumn […]
