Pittsburgh Wedding Services

Wedding Photographer / July 4th Pittsburgh Wedding

2009-07-07T14:35:00.004-04:00

Curt's Photography photographed a wedding on the 4th of July at the Sheraton Station Square. Here is one of the fireworks photo that I captured. To view more photographs at the Sheraton St. Sq. click Here.

Pittsburgh DJ - Top Ten Songs from the '80s

2009-07-06T17:38:00.004-04:00

As a Pittsburgh wedding DJ, I take a lot of song requests. Over the past several weeks I have shared top ten lists of favorite wedding dance songs as well as lists of top ten songs by decade. Here are my top ten most requested songs from the 1980s.

1 AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long
2 B-52's Love Shack
3 Bon Jovi Livin' On A Prayer
4 Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar On Me
5 Journey Don't Stop Believin'
6 Kool & The Gang Celebration
7 Jackson, Michael Billie Jean
8 Lauper, Cyndi Girls Just Want To Have Fun
9 Loggins, Kenny Footloose
10 Armstrong, Louis What A Wonderful World

Pittsburgh Photographer / 2008 Sample Weddings

2009-06-30T12:45:00.005-04:00

Curt's Photography has put together a few recent sample weddings from 2008. Here is 8 full day weddings for your viewing. Most of the weddings are in and around Pittsburgh Locations.

To view this recent weddings click Here.

Pittsburgh DJ - Top Ten Songs from the '70s

2009-06-29T11:07:00.004-04:00

This week we move into the era of bell bottoms and disco as I post Entertainment Tonite's top ten most requested songs from the 1970s.

1 Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama
2 Clapton, Eric Wonderful Tonight
3 ABBA Dancing Queen
4 Sister Sledge We Are Family
5 Village People Y.M.C.A.
6 Commodores Brick House
7 Bee Gees Stayin' Alive
8 Seger, Bob Old Time Rock & Roll
9 Wild Cherry Play That Funky Music
10 Jackson, Michael Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Pittsburgh Wedding Videography - Music Edits 3

2009-06-29T10:49:00.004-04:00

Here is the final installment of my three part series on creative use of music in our Pittsburgh wedding videos. At Entertainment Tonite, we pride ourselves on creating unique videos for all of our clients.

In this video, the father of the groom performed a song that he had written for the occasion. We combined the song with footage of the bride and groom's departure from Westwood Golf Club.

Pittsburgh Photographer / Heinz Chapel

2009-06-24T17:50:00.004-04:00

Curt's Photography recently photographed another wedding at Heinz Chapel. The bridal couple met each other early in the afternoon for photographs of their families, bridal party, and outside Photos in and around Pittsburgh. Since their ceremony was a 6:30 start there wasn't a lot of time for much after. To view this wedding click here. To view more sample weddings from Heinz Chapel and other notable Pittsburgh locations click here .

Pittsburgh DJ - Top Ten Songs from the '60s

2009-06-22T16:03:00.004-04:00

This week I thought I'd go back in time and give you a list of my most requested songs from the 1960s. As an experienced Pittsburgh DJ, I find that it's a good idea to play a wide range of music at wedding receptions.

1 Morrison, Van Brown Eyed Girl
2 Diamond, Neil Sweet Caroline
3 James, Etta At Last
4 Sinatra, Frank The Way You Look Tonight
5 Beatles Twist And Shout
6 Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup
7 Presley, Elvis Can't Help Falling In Love
8 Temptations My Girl
9 Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody
10 Checker, Chubby The Twist

Next week we'll look at the most requested songs from the 1970s.

Pittsburgh Wedding Videography - Music Edits

2009-06-13T11:35:00.006-04:00

This is the second of three posts about Entertainment Tonite's wedding videography editing style. The previous post showed video of the bridal preparation along with a song that was sung during the ceremony.

This post shows the bride singing a song during the ceremony, in addtion to footage of the bride singing we have also used post ceremony video at the church and video of the couple's cocktail hour at Westwood Golf Club.

Pittsburgh DJ - Garter Removal Top Ten

2009-06-13T11:31:00.004-04:00

This week I'll offer you a list of our Pittsburgh DJ top ten garter removal songs.

1 Queen Another One Bites The Dust
2 Gaye, Marvin Let's Get It On
3 ZZ Top Legs
4 Hot Chocolate You Sexy Thing
5 Yello Oh Yeah
6 Tone Loc Wild Thing
7 Right Said Fred I'm Too Sexy
8 Rose, David And His Orchestra The Stripper
9 Hendrix, Jimi Foxey Lady
10 Schifrin, Lalo Theme From "Mission: Impossible"

Unique Music for Your Pittsburgh Wedding Video

2009-06-06T17:23:00.006-04:00

Many couples have wonderful music performed at their ceremonies and receptions. At Entertainment Tonite, we want to use this music in creative ways when editing wedding videos.

Over the next several weeks I will post three different video segments from the White / Szepesi wedding. Each of these segments contains a song that was performed on the couple's wedding day.

The first video features a song from the matron of honor's husband. Rather than show him singing this song, we used footage of the bride preparing for her wedding day.

Pittsburgh DJ - Top Boquet Toss Songs

2009-06-06T17:04:00.004-04:00

This is another in a series of my previous Pittsburgh DJ posts on wedding reception music. This post features the top ten boquet toss songs.

1 Lauper, Cyndi Girls Just Want To Have Fun
2 Beyonce Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3 Weather Girls It's Raining Men
4 Benatar, Pat Hit Me With Your Best Shot
5 Kool & The Gang Ladies Night
6 Mcbride, Martina This One's For The Girls
7 Queen Another One Bites The Dust
8 Twain, Shania Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
9 No Doubt Just A Girl
10 Beastie Boys Hey Ladies

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer/Grand Concourse Pittsburgh

2009-06-02T14:09:00.002-04:00

Pittsburgh wedding photographer Curt Painter, owner of Curt's Photography, has compiled a collection of photographs featuring the Grand Concourse . Located in the historic Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse offers unique locations in and around the restaurant. The Grand Concourse is the perfect setting for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and other special events. To view more photos from the 2007 wedding season at the Grand Concourse , click here.

Pittsburgh DJ - Mother Son Dance Songs

2009-05-05T17:17:00.005-04:00

This is a continuation of my previous Pittsburgh DJ posts on wedding reception music. This post features the top ten mother/son dance songs.

1 Armstrong, Louis What A Wonderful World
2 Rascal Flatts My Wish
3 Boyz II Men A Song For Mama
4 Womack, Lee Ann I Hope You Dance
5 Beatles In My Life
6 Rogers, Kenny Through The Years
7 Dion, Celine Because You Loved Me
8 Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man
9 Stewart, Rod Have I Told You Lately
10 Groban, Josh You Raise Me Up

For more information on my Pittsburgh wedding DJ service, visit my website. Next week I'll have the top ten cake cutting songs.

Pittsburgh DJ - Father Daughter Dance Songs

2009-04-20T09:48:00.007-04:00

This is the next installment of my series on the most requested wedding songs. As a DJ in Pittsburgh, I perform at a lot of weddings. For many of these weddings couples struggle with choosing music for their special dances. The week's top ten list features songs for the father/daughter dance.

1 Heartland I Loved Her First
2 Mcgraw, Tim My Little Girl
3 Armstrong, Louis What A Wonderful World
4 Carlisle, Bob Butterfly Kisses
5 Temptations My Girl
6 Rascal Flatts My Wish
7 Chapman, Steven Curtis Cinderella
8 Sinatra, Frank The Way You Look Tonight
9 Cole, Natalie With Nat King Cole Unforgettable
10 Dion, Celine Because You Loved Me

You can view the entire 50 song list by clicking here. You can get more information about our Pittsburgh DJ service by visiting our website.

Pittsburgh DJ - Wedding Uplighting

2009-04-13T18:03:00.023-04:00

Using uplighting at wedding receptions in the Pittsburgh area seems to be a hot new trend. At Entertainment Tonite, we have added uplighting as a new add on to our Pittsburgh DJ service.

Here are before and after pictures of the bridal table at a recent wedding where I used the up lights.

As you can see, uplighting can add a dramatic flair to your wedding reception decorating.

Uplighting can be purchased as an add on to our wedding DJ service for as little as $100. Call us today to discuss your uplighting needs.

Pittsburgh Photography/ Coffee Table Albums

2009-04-13T15:36:00.005-04:00

Pittsburgh wedding photography albums have changed a lot in the past five years. The modern Pittsburgh bride's album of choice is the coffee table album. Curt's Photography uses only quality fine art Coffee Table Albums in all of our wedding photo packages. Coffee table albums offer an elegant look, along with an artistic layout, to make your wedding photos as unique as your wedding day itself. Curt Painter, owner of Curt's Photography, will artistically design, print, and publish all fine art coffee table albums. Photographer of the Pittsburgh area for over 20 years, let Curt's Photography show you how to Trust and Depend on us to...make your memories last a lifetime!!!

Wedding Music Lists - Most Requested Songs

2009-04-11T10:52:00.006-04:00

I find that sometimes couples have a difficult time selecting music for the special dances at their wedding receptions. With this fact in mind, over the next several weeks I will post top ten lists in many categories of special dance songs.

These lists are dynamically compiled based on online requests made over the past year at thousands of events around the world, where #1 is the most requested song.

There are 50 songs in each category, but for the sake of brevity I will only be posting the top ten. You can see the full list in each category by visiting the most requested songs page on my website.

For more information on my Pittsburgh DJ service please visit my website. You will find plenty of useful information that will help you in planning your wedding reception and selecting a DJ that's right for you.

The list below is first dance songs. I will have another top ten list posted next week.

1 James, Etta At Last
2 Rascal Flatts Bless The Broken Road
3 Big & Rich Lost In This Moment
4 Lonestar Amazed
5 Buble, Michael Everything
6 Johnson, Jack Better Together
7 Mcgraw, Tim My Best Friend
8 Mcgraw, Tim With Faith Hill It's Your Love
9 Chesney, Kenny Me And You
10 Urban, Keith Making Memories Of Us

Selecting a Pittsburgh DJ

2009-03-18T17:06:00.001-04:00

Deciding on the right entertainment will go a long way towards making your wedding reception a fun and exciting event. Many Pittsburgh brides choose to hire a wedding disc jockey. Disc Jockeys can play a wide variety of music and can act as a master of ceremonies at your reception.

With so many Djs in the Pittsburgh area, how can you be sure you'll choose the right one? This article, A Guide to Pittsburgh DJ Service will help in your search to find the perfect wedding disc jockey.

Pittsburgh Photographer / Wedding Event Cards

2009-02-26T14:38:00.004-05:00

Use this unique idea to thank your guest for attending your wedding. Also, friends and family members will want to see your wedding images online. This elegant card is a perfect way to inform your guests on how and when to view your images, along with a personalized keepsake from your special day. To continue Curt's Photography article click here.

Most Requested Songs

2009-02-18T12:16:00.004-05:00

Many couples that I work with are looking for song suggestions to play for the special moments and dances at their receptions. With that in mind, I want to introduce a new feature that Entertainment Tonite has just added to its music song search library.

We now offer several most requested song lists. In addition to our wedding top 200, we now offer the fifty most requested songs for each decade from the 60's through today. We also offer the most requested bride/groom, father/daughter, mother/son dances as well as the most requested bridal party, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss songs.

Visit the DJ Tools page on our website to access this and many other tools to help you plan your wedding and reception. You can visit this page directly by clicking here.

Our Prices

2009-02-12T10:58:00.003-05:00

You can now check the prices on all of our wedding services by visiting our website. Whether you need Pittsburgh wedding photography service, Pittsburgh wedding video service or Pittsburgh DJ service, you can check our prices and options right on line!

Click here to explore our prices.

Pittsburgh DJ Tools

2009-02-03T10:50:00.003-05:00

Working with your Pittsburgh DJ from Entertainment Tonite has never been easier. Now, in addition to your free pre-wedding day consultation, you can plan out your event time line and pick out your music online!

By using our free DJ Tools set you can search our 85,000 song library for the music you want to hear (and do not want to hear) at your reception. You can also use our unique on line forms to plan out all the events of your party.

Our tool set will also allow you to check our availability and get a free price quote. Visit our on line DJ Tools web page today and see how it can help make planning your reception easier!

$995 HD Wedding Video

2009-01-28T10:44:00.004-05:00

Entertainment Tonite is now offering HD wedding video! Full day coverage starts at only $995. Visit our website to see our HD wedding demo.

HD is fast becoming the format of choice for today's bride. Call us today to reserve your wedding date or to schedule a no-obligation appointment to view our state-of-the-art HD wedding videos.

Our New Wedding Services Newsletter

2009-01-28T10:29:00.003-05:00

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Purchasing Image Files / Pittsburgh Photography

2009-01-06T13:07:00.003-05:00

Digital cameras have changed wedding photography in so many wonderful ways. From the photographer to the bridal couple, the advantages to digital photography benefits everyone.

One trend that I find almost 80% of my couples ask about or end up purchasing along with their wedding alb. package is their image files. To continue article click Here