Virginia Wedding Blog

Three Ways to Avoid Planning a Boring Corporate Event

Let’s be incredibly candid here: corporate events aren’t usually known for being fun. Whether it’s a catered networking event or a celebration for your company’s most recent big accomplishment, these…

Using Social Media to Make Your Wedding Rock

Most people use social media daily to share their personal stories and important moments with the people in their lives. Sites like Facebook and Twitter are also used to gather…

Different Types of Dance Floors to Rent for Your Wedding or Special Event

There are so many factors that help create a stunning wedding or celebration. But perhaps one of the most overlooked elements is the dance floor. Dance floors allow you to…

Using an LED Wall for Your Wedding or Important Celebration

In our role as chief entertainers for weddings, corporate events, and other momentous occasions throughout the Metro DC area, the Planet DJ Productions team comes across all types of new…

6 Ways To Pleasantly Surprise Your Wedding Guests

When it comes to wedding ceremonies and receptions, so much of the attention and spotlight is (deservedly) cast upon the happy couple. But, as one of the biggest parties you’ll…

Is a Virtual Wedding Planner Right for You?

Even the most energetic and excited bride or groom will eventually accept that planning a wedding is stressful, overwhelming, and, at times, more than they can handle. Having someone else…

What Should You Add to Your Wedding Website?

It’s all but a norm for engaged couples these days to have their very own wedding website, and for good reason. Having your own wedding website makes it easy for…

5 Tips On How to Choose the Right Wedding Entertainment for Your Big Day

There are so many factors that go into planning your dream wedding. From the venue to your choice of food and decorations, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the details.…

Finding the Right Setting for a Corporate Event

Hosting a corporate event in the Greater Washington DC and Virginia area comes with its fair of challenges. It’s certainly not the same as planning a wedding or family party.…

Stuck Planning a Last Minute Wedding? Here’s What to Do

Many couples take 6 months, if not an entire year, to plan their wedding. Even with all that time on their hands, wedding planning is still stressful and always seems…

Wedding and Event Planning Guide: What Are Motivational Dancers and Do I Need Them?

We here at Planet DJ Productions have been a part of countless weddings throughout the Greater Washington DC area (and abroad). Without fail, each wedding offers us the challenge of…

Bridging the Cultural Divide: How to Plan for a Fusion Wedding

Fusion (or multicultural/interfaith) weddings celebrate the diversity of the soon-to-be-married couple by blending aspects of each of their cultures or backgrounds into one event. These types of weddings are on…

When Hiring a Wedding DJ, Look for These Character Traits 

Hiring a wedding DJ means more than finding someone who can push PLAY and stick to a playlist. Hiring a wedding DJ means finding the right personality and pizazz that’ll…

What’s Wrong with Hiring a DJ from Craigslist or Thumbtack? Oh, Let’s See …

Anyone with an email address and a computer can create an account on Craigslist or Thumbtack, craft some compelling content, and call themselves a DJ. And, with the cost of…

Mastering Lighting for Your Event – 4 Tips from the Pros

If you’ve never been on a movie set before, we have bad news for you: it’s not as glamorous as it seems. What moviegoers see on screen is the benefit…

Mastering Sound for Your Event – Tips from the Pros

These days, big sounds can come from the smallest of packages. You could go, for example, to your local Walmart and pick up a “home studio” dock for your iPhone,…

What Your Wedding or Big Event Could Look Like Without a Professional DJ

Planning a wedding, or any huge event, is a huge expense. Even the smallest parties tend to add up:      - Renting a hall      - The food      -…

3 Tips When Renting a Dance Floor for your Virginia/Maryland Wedding

As you prepare for your upcoming wedding (or any special event, for that matter), you’ll surely discover how many things you have to rent to create the perfect atmosphere. Most…

Creating Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Whether you're at home, at the office, in school, or at the gym, chances are somewhere nearby there’s an emergency kit. While no one expects an emergency to happen, many…

Top 3 Wedding Trends for 2016 – Are You Ready?

The year 2016 promises to be an exciting time for brides and grooms across the U.S., as well as right here in the DC Metro area. Whether it’s shunning cookie-cutter…

How to Make Your Special Events Glow – Literally and Figuratively

As a leader in event planning and entertainment throughout Washington D.C., Virginia, and the mid-Atlantic area, we’ve seen what it takes to make a great event even greater. It takes…

3 Ways to Add a Little Extra Life and Fun to Your Reception

When everything about your reception is going well, the room can seem to take on a life of its own. People of all ages and backgrounds dance, laugh, eat and…

Destination Wedding Planning in Washington D.C. – Your Guide

When your goal is to create a wedding experience that’s unique and adventurous, few things compare to a destination wedding. Imagine combining both a vacation and the biggest day of…

Fusion Wedding Specialists in the Washington D.C. Area

At Planet DJ Productions, we’re proud of the many cultures and backgrounds that make up the DJ, musicians, and entertainers on our team. Our differences are what help us deliver…

Should You Allow Music Requests from Your Wedding Guests?

Figuring out the music to be played in your wedding is a tall order for every bride and groom. While many of our clients know  exactly  what they want for…

How to End Your D.C. Wedding on a High Note

When planning your wedding, you’ve likely spent endless hours going over every single detail...     * Guest list     * Location     * Flowers, Decorations and Decor     * Music/DJ     * Lighting     * Party…

Why You Should Hire an MC/Party Motivator for Your D.C. Event

Any event you host is like planning a staged show. You have the opening act, the drama in between, and then the memorable closer. This goes for virtually anything, including:…

3 Tips On How To Pick The Right DJ For Your D.C. Area Event

Choosing a DJ for your wedding, corporate event or other gathering is an important step in ensuring that your celebration is a success. DJ’s supply the soundtrack for the event,…

3 Types of Lighting to Make Your Event Memorable

Lights can make a moment. With the right type of lighting, for example, you can transform any empty room into a regal wedding hall. That’s why film directors shout out Lights,…

Wedding Day Photo Booths: How to Choose the Right One

If there were ever a day where there was no such thing as having too many photos, your wedding day has got to be it. And while hiring a photographer…

4 Special Effects to Add Life to Your Wedding or Event in D.C.

That's why we're so fortunate to live in today's day and age, especially in such a progressive region as the Metro DC area. Nowadays, folks looking to plan a wedding,…

Add Personality, Class and Character to Your Event with Lounge Furniture

Comfort is underrated and nearly always overlooked. At least that’s been our experience organizing some of the liveliest events in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland and beyond.   When planning and…

Should You Get a Live Band or DJ for Your Wedding in Washington D.C.?

There are many uncertainties swirling around the average wedding day ceremony. But one certainty is clear: there needs to be entertainment. Without entertainment, all your guests are left with is…