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Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

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Live music for Hudson Valley weddings–the icing on the cake

Jeff’s too modest to tell you himself, but he’s a brilliant musician, not to mention a really cool guy.  He was a professional guitarist WAY before we ever thought of becoming wedding DJs.

Cool Jeff on guitar - Karenscape

After a lot of convincing, I finally got him to share his acoustic guitar talent with our couples.  He blends jazz, classical, blues and rock styles into an original acoustic expression for your Hudson Valley wedding.

Jeff’s acoustic guitar is the perfect instrumental for your procession down the aisle (I get tears in  my eyes every time!) and just the right accompaniment for cocktail hour conversation.  It adds the energy and cool vibe of live music to your wedding reception.

But don’t take my word for it; I am a little biased.  Just click the link and listen to Jeff’s performance for yourself.

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In Poughkeepsie in the Hudson Valley of New York, a wonderful wedding with lively non-cheesy DJ entertainment.

Jeff and I send post-wedding surveys to all our couples to find out how we’re doing. Our couples tell us they felt we were 94% responsible for the success of their wedding reception. (Man, does that make us feel good!) 100% of our couples tell us we were worth every penny, and many say us we were worth much, much more.

“ Thank you so much for ‘conducting’ the wedding of our dreams…Your presence directed the evening without being obtrusive…The two of you are an incredible team and we feel so blessed to have had you be a part of our day ” – Sam and Katie

” You guys rock! Thank you so much for the awesome job at our wedding – it was a non-stop party!” – Erin and Alex

“ You both are a class act – We appreciate your honoring our many wishes, your support of our needs throughout the reception, and the joy and fun you shared with us…Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! You are our top recommendation for DJs far and wide. Grateful Parents of the Bride. ” – Catherine and Richard

“ You were both fantastic! We loved seeing both of you having fun – your enthusiasm got everyone up and dancing. ” –Nikki and Roger

“ We can’t tell you how much we loved working with you. Jeff – your music during the cocktail hour was just the perfect touch and Steph – thanks for keeping the night on schedule…We couldn’t have asked for more. ” – Melissa and Ken

“ Just wanted to thank you for being such a monumental part of our wedding day. You both were so easy to work with and we absolutely loved your style. We consider ourselves so lucky to have found you! ” – Mimi and Tom

“Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for better DJs. The acoustic guitar for our ceremony was absolutely beautiful. You two knew exactly how to keep the crowd going and paid great attention to detail. Knowing that you were there for us put our minds at rest and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. I say two thumbs up for fantastic service!” – Tina & Stanley

“You guys totally rock our world! You got everyone involved and kept them involved. You just absolutely made our wedding day perfect…I will always be a walking billboard for you guys. Thanks again–you guys were awesome!” – Heather & Jay

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How we became DJs for Hudson Valley weddings…

Our own love story began when Jeff and I met working at IBM in 1996, and we’ve been working together ever since.

Neither of us really fit into that formal, corporate environment.  We wanted a career that would let us keep working together.  Jeff’s life-long passion for music (he’s been playing guitar since he was twelve years old!) combined with my love for helping people made DJ entertainment a natural choice.Vintage Steph and Jeff - Photo by Mike Polito

We discovered that we LOVE weddings.

It’s the love. The excitement.  The dancing.  Every time we see a couple in love on the dance floor it’s a chance for us to feel that way all over again.

Since weddings are such fun celebrations, we learned that all we need to do is give a little encouragement to get the party started.  Then we just play the right music and get out of the way so the party happens naturally.  We developed a subtle, engaging style with warmth and enthusiasm that really draws people to the dance floor–and keeps them there.

Soon we learned the Secret to an unforgettable wedding: the more a couple’s personality is woven into their wedding entertainment–with the song that played during their first kiss, the music from their college days, or special dedications to loved ones–the more FUN the guests have and the more UNFORGETTABLE the wedding becomes.

Our couples told us how special they felt, how much their guests loved the music, and how the wedding entertainment really represented them.  The compliment we received over and over from brides was, “You guys were the one thing I DIDN’T have to worry about.”

That’s when we knew we were doing it right.

Jeff and I are here for you every step of the way, from wedding planning to performance, and then on your wedding day, working closely with your maitre d and photographer to guide events and check the details so that you can RELAX.

And after years working in the world of Hudson Valley weddings, I’ve finally started dishing out advice, writing for local and national wedding publications.  Make sure you sign up for my Dream Wedding email newsletter at www.SimplyYourSpecialDay.com to share all the great freebies!

Discussions regarding everything about weddings and wedding entertainment. We invite you to participate by adding your own comments or questions. Happy blogging!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

Well, in order for us to create the unique, fun entertainment experience you want for your wedding, we need to get to know YOU. The best way to do that is by scheduling an entertainment consultation so you can tell us about your dream wedding and find out if we’re a good match for you. So call us! If you’re planning from out of town and can’t manage a meeting, we’d love to chat over the phone.
Email inquiries are welcome as well, but please tell us the date, location and hours of your wedding, as well as a little background about you. What have you seen at wedding receptions that you liked? What didn't you like? Tell us about YOU.
Jeff and I look forward to hearing from you!

  1. How many weddings do you entertain for?

  2. Who will perform at our wedding reception?

  3. What services do you offer for my wedding reception?

  4. Why should we hire you?

  5. Who should hire you?

  6. Who should NOT hire you?

  7. How many weddings do you entertain at each year?

  8. Who will perform at my wedding?

  9. What services do you offer?

  10. Can we meet you?

  11. What will you wear to our wedding?

  12. Can we see you perform?

  13. How much input do we have in the music selection?

  14. How much do you cost?

  15. Why should we pay more for you?

  16. Do you require a deposit?

  17. Do you take breaks?

  18. Do you bring a backup system?

  19. Will you have a microphone available for speeches and toasts?

  20. Do you have insurance?

  21. We insist on an agreement outlining the specific date, time, and location of your wedding.

  22. Do you belong to any professional organizations?

  23. So what do we do next?

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For Hudson Valley weddings as unique as you are…

Do you want your Hudson Valley wedding to be elegant AND fun, but not cheesy?

Have you ever been at a wedding and everyone left early because the music was boring and no one danced…and you want to make sure that doesn’t happen at your Hudson Valley wedding?

Are you worried about hiring a wedding DJ who is over-the-top, obnoxious, makes your guests feel uncomfortable, and who plays the wrong songs?

Do you want your Hudson Valley wedding to be unique and personal, NOT the same old, run-of-the-mill, “cookie-cutter” wedding?

Steph in Jimi's studio

Hi! This is Stephanie. If you answered YES to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. I know how tough it can be finding the right fit for your wedding entertainment.

When I planned my Poughkeepsie wedding way back in 2001 before we were wedding DJs, all I wanted was a fun party surrounded by my closest family and friends–a Dutchess county wedding that really represented US. My husband Jeff and I were so dead set against being cheesy and having the same cookie-cutter wedding I’d seen a million times, that I decided to DJ the wedding MYSELF!

Well, we did have an elegant, intimate Hudson Valley wedding, but there wasn’t much dancing without someone to read the crowd and play the right music.

I learned something the hard way:

There’s nothing worse than a wedding where your guests don’t have fun.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! You CAN have fun and elegant wedding music–without being cheesy–that leaves your guests saying, “Wow! That was the best wedding reception EVER.”

Our own Poughkeepsie wedding experience inspired Jeff and me to become wedding DJs. We want every bride to relax and enjoy her wedding day, confident that her entertainment will be unique, elegant, and FUN.