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Company Holiday Party Guest Lists

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As summer comes to a close and the tides are turning towards the holiday season (as you’ve seen in all of the stores full of Halloween and Fall decorations), it’s time to start getting your company holiday party ideas from concept to creation. This blog is focused on who should[…]

“I’m Swaggin’, I’m Surfin'”

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With your upcoming event drawing near, we’re excited to share some insights and strategies regarding party swag that will surely enhance the celebration!   In recent times, the tradition of distributing logo’d swag has gained momentum, almost becoming a friendly competition of sorts. While it’s great to see the enthusiasm,[…]

Finding the perfect NJ venue for a Project Graduation

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Project Graduations, sometimes called senior send offs or post prom celebrations…  require a lot of space and a great deal of flexibility.   In this blog, we will provide lists of some top NJ venues known for hosting project graduations along with some tips and considerations while searching for the perfect[…]

Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Planning YOUR Event?

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You’ll often hear us say “Epic Parties Don’t Plan Themselves” and truer words have never be spoken. We put our hearts and souls into making sure every detail and logistic is accounted for, this ensures that YOU as the host can enjoy your party and not stress. This also ensures[…]

Maximizing Your Showcase Experience

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It’s showcase season and I’m here today to give you tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your experience!   First, let’s start with tips that you can do BEFORE you even attend the showcase so you’re best prepared for the day of.   Pre-Show Tip[…]

Movie Magic with the Slo-Motion Photo booth

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Photo booths have become all the rage for special events. There are so many to choose from that you may feel like you can’t tell the difference from one booth to the next. That’s why you may be looking for something a bit different for your own wedding, mitzvah, sweet[…]

Vendor Selection Blog

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What does it take to win a Championship Game?  Answer:  A solid team!  In event planning, regardless of the type of occasion you are planning (mitzvah, wedding, sweet 16, etc), finding the right team is key to success (and your sanity).  So the big questions are how do you find[…]

Seasons of Love: Jersey Shore Weddings

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Summertime beach weddings come to mind instantly when thinking about Jersey Shore weddings, however New Jersey’s wide range of venues provide an excellent array of choices for engaged couples regardless of the season. Each season brings a fresh atmosphere with a multitude of different picturesque wedding opportunities. The summer sun[…]

Photo Booth Hype

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What’s all the hype about photo booths? It seems like EVERY party, wedding, mitzvah, sweet 16, fundraiser, etc. all have one of many variations of a photo booths or photo stations. Buyer beware though… there are so many options available and these days, so many amateurs jumping on the bandwagon,[…]

Nailed it! Entertainment Done Right!

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“YOU NAILED IT!” A comment we hear day after day! Whether at a first appointment brainstorming, or after putting forth 110% energy into a performance, we always strive to hear YOU NAILED IT! As a client seeking entertainment for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion, you should search for an entertainment firm who[…]

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  So, you have an upcoming event (wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or sweet 16 for example) and you are ready to start interviewing entertainment companies.  Your neighbor tells you about his friend who is a local DJ just getting started.  He works from his home but is “really good and very[…]

Showcase Season is amongst us…

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  “Showcase season,” as we call it here in the biz is a busy time of the year for entertainers, venues, event planners and photographers. This is our time to “showcase” our products, highlight new options, and connect with both present and future clients. In this short blog, we want[…]

The Show Must Go On

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It has been 30 days since the wrath of Hurricane Sandy began brutally beating on our beloved Jersey Shore region.  Life has changes for thousands.  While many are sick of talking about the aftermath and seeing article after article written about the destruction, the rebuilding process and all the political[…]

Identity Theft… not only a personal credit issue

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All too often these days we hear the term “identity theft” and stories of people who suffered from stolen social security numbers, credit cards, passports, etc. Hundreds suffer each year from these pathetic and disheartening scams. Besides these countless acts of fraud, we in the entertainment industry also suffer from[…]

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED!!

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We just launched our Brand New Website with a Whole New Look! We decided it was time to update our website and we met with Dominick Colandrea, Founder of DomenicoColandrea.com, and told him we wanted something that would be User Friendly for our audience and very Social Network Friendly as[…]