djs in Erie, Joe & Katies BIG day!

Just wrapped up my weekend, sitting here at my desk and reflecting back on the weekend and the sweat, effort and passion that went into putting together an incredible time for 2 people. I forgot how this couple came my way, I want to say they were referred to me by some friends, which is always cool... anyways I sat down with them a few weeks ago to plan their wedding and to see what was most important to them and basically to figure out if their minds have changed to what they desired to make their wedding day a success, nothing changed! lol... they still wanted to have a great party but to share a moment in their lives with the peopel closest to them(its a re-occuring vision most couples have)

Everything went incredibly well! from the introduction to very last song of the night, they chose to end the night with Maroon 5, which to me... was an odd choice. It seems as time goes on.. I get better n better with every client and figuring out what exactly they are after

here are some great pics from the wedding....

2012 erie wedding season over?

I finally reached my last wedding of 2012! and I look forward to serving every one in 2013, 2014 and beyond!

What an incredibly great 2012 season and it could not have gone any better!
I was so happy to help so many Brides and Grooms on their special day! ok.. lets cut with the cheesy stuff hahaha, This year.. just when I thought a wedding reception was going to be awesome and I would have a packed dance floor, people were gonna party, people were gonna get crazy because of who you thought the bride and groom were.. it didnt happen the way I envisioned! haha but the formalities like "intro of the bridal party" and "father/daughter" and "mother/son"dances were extra special! and were great unforgettable  moments, does that make it a horrible reception?  But just when I thought someones wedding was gonna be a little shaky in terms of dancing and getting people moving(because of what they told me about their guests being boring and older) it turned out waaaaay way better! and the wedding reception moments went great and people danced their butts off!

As a professional DJ you make the best out of any situation and push really hard to make that event everything that the B& G wanted! okay.. so is dancing everything that matters at a wedding reception ? yes and no.. you have to consider the value of a DJ, a DJ can make or break a reception.. if they do not pronounce your name right for the introduction of the bridal party entrance.. or they do not have the song you wanted for your "first dance" that can make the reception horrible, no matter how many people dance and get crazy! ok so is dancing all the matters at a reception?
If you invite boring people, you are going to have a boring reception!!!! no matter how good the DJ is!!
So what am I saying? please... help the DJ out and invite people that are young and vibrant, invite people that will dance and have a great time! even tho you are not that close to them.. invite them to help the "party" side of your reception!

So my 2012 wedding season has ended with a great wedding reception where the B&G told me that their reception might not have a lot of people dancing and could be kind of boring, however it turned out that people danced all night and I had a great time as their DJ.

My 2012 wedding season started out with a wedding where only a few people danced, but when I looked at the crowd and they were all in their 40s and a lot older.. it all made sense.

I just want to thank all my clients for choosing me as their Wedding DJ, and look forward to future receptions and doing the best job possible!!


DJ Henry GQ

An emotional.. but FUN wedding - www.djhenrygq.com

Well... the 2012 wedding season is winding down, I.. myself only have 4 more left! I'm sure this will change next year as more people find out about my service!
Every year I learn so much about people in my industry and the clients I serve. Every time i sit down with a bride I learn more about myself, and how I can truly make their wedding that much more special!
Typically at a wedding reception you play the hottest songs mixed in with some line dancing songs and some good ol' oldies songs. The Reception I DJ'd at this past Saturday.. was truly touching, the brides father passed away and everyone involved knew it was a difficult moment when it was time for the "father - daughter' dance, well she wanted to involve her uncle.. and we named it the "uncle - daughter" dance. The dance went over beautifully, until she started tearing up... luckily we had a plan! her father.. loved classic rock, and had his favorite songs that he would jam to when she was a kid.. well thats where I stepped in, as soon as seen her tearing up.. I cut the song and went right into some classic "feel good" rock songs(zz top, the who, the doors), the family gathered around and helped her get in a better mood, they all had a great "air guitar" session right on the dance floor... (read on)

The great thing about this... was some of the classic rock that I was able to play in memory of her father, all his friends, family and especially the daughter, the bride appreciated it. This wedding was truly different from any other wedding that I have done.. and it felt good! An emotional but FUN reception, It felt good to make her happy and it was played right just enough to honor her father without taking away from her special day. one word ? touching ~ DJ Henry GQ - www.djhenrygq.com