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6/20/2023 Comments

An Unforgettable Celebration: Jenny & Steve's Magical Wedding at Brampton's Millennium Garden Banquet Centre

Love, laughter, and joy filled the air as DJ XTC Entertainment had the immense pleasure of being part of Jenny and Steve's enchanting wedding at the stunning Millennium Garden Banquet Centre in Brampton. From the heartfelt ceremony to the lively reception, every moment was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Millennium Garden Banquet Centre served as the perfect backdrop for Jenny and Steve's special day. With its elegant ambiance and versatile space, the venue allowed for a seamless flow of the entire celebration, from the romantic ceremony to the delightful cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. The convenience of having everything in one room created a warm and intimate atmosphere that brought their loved ones even closer together.
The grand entrance announcement was a truly memorable moment. Jenny and Steve's friend, Scott, took the stage and cheered them in like hockey stars, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. The room erupted with applause and cheers as the newlyweds made their grand entrance, setting the tone for an evening filled with celebration and joy.

A touch of magic was added to the couple's first dance with the venue's provision of dry sparklers. As Jenny and Steve gracefully swayed to their chosen song, the room was adorned with the enchanting glow of sparklers, creating a truly unforgettable and romantic moment that left everyone in awe.

The music was expertly curated by our talented DJ XTC (Neal), who brought his vintage style and exceptional skills to the dance floor. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, Neal's playlist had everyone on their feet, dancing and creating lifelong memories. The dance floor was alive with energy, laughter, and pure happiness throughout the night.
The floral arrangements by Euro Flowers were a visual delight. Their expert craftsmanship and artistry added elegance and beauty to the celebration. Each bloom and arrangement perfectly complemented the venue, creating an enchanting atmosphere that reflected Jenny and Steve's unique style and love story.
The wedding cake, crafted by the talented team at Just Temptations, was not only a masterpiece to behold but a delight to the taste buds. The couple and their guests were treated to a delectable creation that perfectly symbolized their love and commitment. The attention to detail and exceptional taste of Just Temptations elevated the culinary experience and added a touch of sweetness to the evening.
To capture every precious moment, photographer Ashley Lynn and videographer Jordan of Dream Chest were there to immortalize the love and joy that filled the air. Their artistry and passion ensured that Jenny and Steve would be able to relive their special day through stunning photographs and a heartfelt video that captures the essence of their love.
Jenny and Steve's wedding was an extraordinary celebration, filled with love, laughter, and magical moments. DJ XTC Entertainment is grateful to have been part of their journey, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. We wish Jenny and Steve a lifetime of happiness, cherished memories, and a love that grows stronger with each passing day.

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2/9/2022 Comments

Why You’ll Need An Actual DJ To Perform At Your Wedding

You’ve got your date, venue and dress sorted. Now all you need is for someone to play music at the reception. Who could be better than a professional DJ?

As a team of professional wedding DJs, we know how important it is to select the right entertainment for your special day.

A good wedding DJ can make all the difference on your big day. What you want is a team that will make you feel confident and can provide the music and atmosphere you’ve been dreaming of. Below are a few more reasons why we say this!

Expertise and Professionalism

A professional, experienced and reliable performer will be able to take requests from guests and choose appropriate songs for the moment – whether it’s a happy song during your grand entrance or a slow dance with your new partner.
With a live DJ, you can be confident that the music will fit the mood and make your guests feel comfortable and welcome.

Presentation

Knowing where you’ll place your DJ on your wedding day is important. Experienced DJs may already know your venue and suggest where the best place for them to set up is.
Having an established DJ who will set up their space in a professional manner and know the ‘ins and outs’ of acoustics, speaker placements, cable runs, lighting placements, etc. is beneficial.

Knows The Most Appropriate Songs

Professional DJs will know the right songs that work well together. So, you won’t have to worry about a live DJ making inappropriate song choices if they know what they’re doing!
A DJ will have many songs to choose from at a moment’s notice, which means playing your guests’ requests and changing the mood when needed.
With a DJ, you can make your wedding exactly how you want it. Don’t worry about lengthy set-up or breakdown times, or what music has to be played at a certain time. DJ XTC Entertainment understands all your concerns, and we’ll be more than happy to provide a wedding music experience like no other!

We’re not just your average Toronto wedding DJs; we’re professional and incredibly talented professionals who personalize the music to suit every client.
When we play at your wedding, you’re guaranteed a fun and fantastic time that you’ll remember forever! So, contact us and treat yourself to an amazing experience!

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7/18/2018 Comments

The Art Of DJ'ing Weddings

I started my DJ career initially at house parties and school dances followed later by bars. In those venues, people came out with the purpose to dance. When I moved over to weddings and private events, the dancing ended up being just one part of the entertainment for the crowd. Considering dancing isn’t the primary focus for these events, it really affects the approach that is needed for filling the dance floor.

One of the biggest mistakes that DJs make is that they don’t have a plan moving toward the time when the dance floor is opened. If you want the guests to be ready, and willing, to dance up a storm then the timeline needs to have events progressively more exciting leading up to dance time. You want to build the energy and excitement so that when the time comes, all the guest are pumped up.

You can’t expect to go from a toast that has all the eyes in the room watering to a 10 on the energy scale. You can’t go from the excitement of the garter toss to trying to get everyone’s attention for the cake cutting. Managing the emotions and making sensible transitions is the best idea. Remember while crafting the timeline that every event should build up the room’s energy. Each action should be a step closer to your party.

Once the timeline is setup then you can decide on specific music. Always take into account that you will probably have guests of various ages, background and even musical tastes. As a DJ it is my job to include every demographic and to have all the guests feeling included.

My rule of thumb, that works with most weddings, is to take care of the fans of older music first. Many times, a wedding is the only time that older couples get to "date". Giving them a few classic slow songs to start and some older music is always appreciated.

Writing endless song lists for a DJ ends up putting them in an extremely tough position. They may spend more time flipping through the list than actually taking time to read the crowd. I would suggest giving a few genres and a few songs. That coupled with a discussion of how you envision the night would better help create the proper mood. Realistically most people end up giving way more songs than the allotted time would allow. Now your DJ is trying to cram as much of your list into 2 or 3 hours. You just can’t have every song that you have ever liked in that timeframe.

There is a small window if time where a DJ has to get everyone dancing. The first 20 -30 minutes of dance time is the most important in my opinion. If your DJ can get them going during that time then that is the catalyst for the rest of the night.

The DJs ability to read the room and feel out the crowd is learned through experience. Not everyone has this skill. If the party portion of your night is an important one then getting someone with the right experience is what you need. Make sure that they understand all the facets of your night and that they can correctly setup your timeline to flow and build correctly. As always, you need to find the right fit for you and your night.

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8/31/2017 Comments

Selecting Your Wedding Flowers

As with any wedding, flowers help to make the occasion, whether it’s part of the scene or where the flower girl is dropping them in the aisle. However, knowing what flowers to use for your wedding may not be the easiest thing to know. The information below will look into what you should consider before deciding upon what flowers to use in your wedding.

You should be deciding with your florist what flowers will work best at your wedding.
You should give them as much information as possible to help you come upon your best choice. Describe what the overall theme of your wedding will be. Additionally, describe the outfits you are to wear and provide pictures of the design if possible. If you are going to have flowers on your wedding outfit, make sure that these flowers will last for a while, as well as not be oozing liquid onto your clothes.
You should also take into consideration whether the flowers you have in mind are currently in season or not. Obviously, if they are in season, it will cost less to obtain them than if they are not (provided you can even get them to begin with).
Also, take into consideration your guests. Do any of them suffer from allergies? If so, having the wrong type of flower as your main floral design is going to cause misery for him/her/them, so try to pick a flower that won’t cause anyone to have a horrible experience at your wedding.
You should consider whether you plan on having the same flowers for your wedding party or if you will have different flowers. Again, you should consider the aforementioned factors of whether they are in season or if anyone is allergic to them before having your wedding party wear them. Of course, those flowers should go well with your flowers when you assemble together at your wedding.
The bouquets should accentuate the wedding couple not detract from them. Thus, they are usually smaller than the main bouquet and can be a variation or contrast. The bouquets can also be used as flower arrangements at the reception, especially at the cake tables.
Family members’ lapel pins will usually complement the wedding flowers. To really have the family stand out and be recognized, you could have a slight variation that identifies the family members from the other guests.
Keep in mind that table arrangements don’t always need to have the wedding flowers present. Instead, you could use cheaper options, including ivy. Done in a decorative way, ivy can look just as spectacular for your table centrepieces. Or you could just sprinkle rose petals around the table settings.
As you can see, there are many decisions to make when it comes to your wedding flowers. You have to determine what is in season when your wedding takes place, if there are any attendees who are allergic to specific flowers, and what flowers go well with the dresses.
By carefully considering the information above and working with your florist, you’ll find the perfect flowers to go well with your wedding theme and not break the bank in the process.
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8/14/2017 Comments

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3/4/2016 Comments

Picture Perfect Wedding

Weddings are definitely one of the happiest moments in a person's life. But, this momentous occasion does not always come as blissful as the event itself. Days and even months before the big day, couples usually cram up with the littlest details.

The process of listing and cutting down everything into specific details. The wedding date, the venue, the reception, the caterer, the designer of the gown and suit, all the way down to the wedding coverage are the areas where stress usually ushers in.

Due to hectic schedules, most couples usually don't pay much attention to one of the crucial things in any wedding, the wedding coverage. Despite the overwhelming tension and excitement, couples do not have to be nonchalant when choosing their wedding photographers if they want their fun times and precious memories recorded very well.

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To avoid making this slight neglect that usually leads disastrous results, couples have to decide first what kind of wedding photography they would want to have.

Most wedding photographers today categorize the types of wedding photography into two: the traditional or classic style and the wedding photojournalistic style.

The most common style used by wedding photographers today, the traditional or classic wedding photography is considered as a timeless and the safest style because you normally see in countless wedding albums. Characterized by classic poses of subjects aware of the camera, this style involves so much control from the photographer because they are in-charge in arranging individual and group shots before, during, and even after the wedding.

Having excellent portraiture skills, expect the photographer to focus more on the quality of the photograph by making the subject look great from the littlest details. Expect typical wedding photos like pre-ceremony pictures, formal shots of the wedding couple posing with the wedding party, cake cutting, garter and bouquet toss, and the like when you choose a classic wedding photography. This style is ideal if the couple would want to keep portraits of family members for their wedding album.

If the couple is adventurous and unconventional, then you might want to consider the wedding photojournalistic style of photography on your big day. An increasingly popular style today, wedding photojournalism offers fresh and new style of taking photos in the occasion. Characterized by candid shots of the subjects unaware of the moving camera, the photojournalism style lets the attendees act freely to capture their pure and true emotion.

Sourcing style from his experience in journalism, the photojournalist pays more attention to minute details and candid shots rather than arranged ones. They are more into eyeing interesting moments and capturing those in the lens to produce a narrative collection of images that tell a story.

Although some traditional poses will be present, expect photos that show actual emotions of the wedding couple and of other participants throughout the duration of the wedding when you choose the photojournalism style.

In order to avoid ruining the documentation of your wedding, here are some tips in making your wedding a picture perfect one:

1. Weddings are one of the most exciting chapters of one's life. Make sure that you choose a wedding photographer that can meet all your standards. Meet with the photographer before hand so you could discuss the details you want.

2. Inform the important participants about the schedule of photo sessions and make sure everyone attends the rehearsal to cut down the stress.

3. Have a reception area so guests can be informed about the itinerary. This will set the occasion in order.

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