Advice on DJ's and photographers

KL824 Posted: Jun 20, 2011 08:45 PM

Advice on DJ's and photographers

To be honest, I'm not even sure when we should start looking around for these, but I'm thinking at least a year in advance is best...

I've been hearing so many mixed reviews on both and was wondering if anybody had some recommendations? Whether it was your DJ/Photographer or you heard of great ones. I don't even know where to start! So I figured this is the best place to ask for advice! :)

cheercoach Posted: Jun 21, 2011 09:41 AM

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I always recommend Phil from 'After Hours' over the years he has done many family parties and he is always the best..He is also a LIW vendor. I did not shop much for photographers, I booked my photos and video with Tim Ryan from 'Teasured Memories' So far I love my engagement shoot photos. He was so great to work with the day of the shoot.

pjc92980 Posted: Jun 21, 2011 09:43 AM

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it is def the right time for you to look! I have spoken with vendors that i booked over a year ago that tell me they changed around their packages and increased prices...the earlier the better!
i highly recommend thomas paul for photography - he is so incredibly talented and just a wonderful person to be around.

halfbaked Posted: Jun 21, 2011 10:17 AM

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We booked both DJ and Photog just under a year out. We booked our RH almost exactly one year out.

When I started looking for photographers/DJs, we first checked out our RH's preferred vendors and went from there. We used Body Rock for DJ and Duet for photography (Jay's team) and I highly recommend both!

AwaitingAugust Posted: Jun 21, 2011 10:21 AM

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i used Variety DJ and loved them ... they're so nice and they know what they're doing! my guests was dancing the entire reception (which i was suprprised at since it was a day-time wedding)

we were only engaged for 9 months, but ended up booking all our major vendors in the first month of that ... but as others said, it really doesn't hurt to go anytime you want

AlexandMike2012 Posted: Jun 21, 2011 10:23 AM

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yahh another date twin! There are 3 of us now!

I wanted something different and artistic for photography so I went with Memento Photography he's amazing!

for DJ we booked LI Sound!!!

pixietina Posted: Jun 21, 2011 02:21 PM

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It's never to early to look around. I am using MRG productions for a DJ and Lighthouse for photo. Start with your recommended vendors from your hall.

Sugarbutt Posted: Jun 21, 2011 04:32 PM

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Joe Sanfilippo Photography.
Chaser- Our Band. They rock!!

AvaMP16 Posted: Jun 21, 2011 04:59 PM

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Imagine Studios Love them
I am not having a DJ but I hear LI sound is very good

lisam1113 Posted: Jun 21, 2011 05:01 PM

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For our DJ we're using Chris from Party Connection & another MC for our wedding. I tried finding reviews of them online & couldn't find any I do know he did an awesome job at my friends wedding & was also willing to give me past brides numbers to contact for recommendations.

Photographer we're using Lighthouse Photography Studio. You get the most for your money with them for the high quality work you receive. They treat you like a friend & not just another person. They are one of my favorite vendors!! I can't ever say enough about Florio & the staff there!!

NYtherapist Posted: Jun 21, 2011 05:46 PM

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Phil from After Hours! We met with several dj companies and, for us, there was really no comparison.

My photographer is lfying in to shoot our wedding (cost of her travel is NOT additional). She flies in a couple of days before the wedding, so there's no concern that she'll be delayed and she specializes in weddings that are away from her home base JenLynne Photography

We also REALLY liked: Gina Esposito

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KL824 Posted: Jun 22, 2011 06:41 PM

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Thanks so much for all the advice!! I have a good start for some research now lol.

I keep hearing about LI Sound, so I'm probably going to start there and as for photographers...I hope they all have websites!

And yay for September 8th 2012!! We originally wanted something in April, but the RH didn't have any dates. But now I'm SO happy with September! :)

Irishbride16 Posted: Jun 22, 2011 06:56 PM

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Posted by KL824

Thanks so much for all the advice!! I have a good start for some research now lol.

I keep hearing about LI Sound, so I'm probably going to start there and as for photographers...I hope they all have websites!

And yay for September 8th 2012!! We originally wanted something in April, but the RH didn't have any dates. But now I'm SO happy with September! :)

LI sound is great...but alot of money though ...and as far as photographers they do have web sites to check out there work....and try sliverfox...they are great!@ Good luck!

miamimerger Posted: Jun 22, 2011 07:28 PM

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A photographer friend of mine (in Ohio, I'm not advertising, haha) wrote this GREAT article on what brides should be asking photographers before they book...hopefully this can help you out!

http://mandypaigephotography.com/the-questions-brides-should-be-asking/

Bride in 2012 Posted: Jun 22, 2011 11:57 PM

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Yay weekend twin! You're the day after me!!

Not sure how much you want to spend but if you're budget is flexible for photography, then I strongly suggest Ricky Restiano. His work is amazing!!

As for DJ, we're using DJ Serg Entertainment and have been happy with him so far.

Yankeeelove Posted: Jun 23, 2011 09:06 AM

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Posted by cheercoach

I always recommend Phil from 'After Hours' over the years he has done many family parties and he is always the best..He is also a LIW vendor.

I completely agree with this...we are using Phil as our MC from After Hours as well, and he has been great to work with so far.

Leia1920 Posted: Jun 23, 2011 09:38 AM

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we used Thomas Paul--we actually had Tom as our photographer and Jackie as our 2nd
gina esposito also works for him and did our engagement pictures.
he was amazing. we should be getting pics back in the next few weeks and we're so excited!

we did not use a DJ but went with a band instead. Infinity from Franklin Wayne Music. they were awesome adn affordable for us. they had the dance floor going all night and people are still calling us telling us how great they were