Returning to Pittsburgh Airport Marriott for a Magical Wedding

Pittsburgh's Airport Marriott has coordinators that have been hosting weddings for over 20 years, and they’ve helped the venue build a reputation for being one of the most magical wedding venues in Pittsburgh. 

Marriott offers a variety of event spaces, from the expansive ballrooms to the intimate private dining rooms. The hotel's wedding planners are also well-known for their impressive attention to detail and their incredible ability to help couples plan the perfect event.

We should know – our Pittsburgh wedding DJs love raising the roof off of this venue.

Out of this World Grand Ballroom

Want to invite everyone in your family, extended family and even people down the street that wave to you on occasion to your wedding? You need a spectacular ballroom to accommodate everyone.

The ballroom has space for everyone to dance the night away, with capacity for 650 people.

Larger-than-life is a good way to describe this ballroom.

The ballroom is gorgeous, with a high ceiling, chandeliers, and large windows that allow in plenty of natural light.

From our experience as Pittsburgh wedding DJs, we can confidently say that the acoustics are well-planned. You can hear the highs and lows of each song with great quality while the carpeting helps dampen some of the sound so that guests can chat in the corner without trying to scream over the music.

Enchanting Spaces to Choose From

We’ve been to the Airport Marriott quite a few times – it's a popular venue – and one thing that we really enjoy is the change of scenery that the venue offers. We were curious how many event rooms that were, and the event coordinator told us that there are 16 rooms to choose from.

The spaces that couples can choose from:

• Can be fully customized

• Encompass 12,000+ square feet

• Include indoor and outdoor spaces, such as patios

The interior of the Marriott has a contemporary design and is extremely flexible. Portico and a stunning façade greet guests in the lobby area, which is filled with soft lighting and modern furniture.

Photographers can be seen snapping pictures near the flowered archway right before the special couple walks down the aisle.

Inside, there’s also a stage if the couple plans to have any live music at their event. We've had the pleasure of introducing a wide variety of bands to the stage, which is always a big hit with the guests.

But we also sit down and collaborate with the couple to find a good mix of music that can be played throughout the night. We aim to have a little something for everyone who wants to step on the dance floor. From the parents to the bride and groom, we’ll work on the perfect playlist for the night’s events.

Our DJs are always shocked at how every wedding at the Airport Marriott seems to go off without any issues. The on-site staff are some of the best that we’ve seen, and the food always smells amazing.

We couldn’t get over the ballroom the last time we were at the venue.

Final Wedding Thoughts

We just wanted to say that we love what we do. Being a part of the best day of a couple’s life is something you can’t get in any other line of work. From wedding photography and videography to wedding DJing and MCing, we’ve been involved in many capacities in many, many Pittsburgh weddings. With the coming year, we’re looking forward to being involved in many, many more!

If you found some inspiration from this wedding blog, we’d love to hear about it! Contact Loyalty Entertainment for Pittsburgh wedding DJs, wedding photography, photo booths, wedding planning, videography, dance lessons, or just to chat about how your big day can be the best day ever. 

Our DJs Always Love Bringing the Party to Pinehall at Eisler Farms

Pinehall at Eisler Farms is a wedding venue located in Butler, PA. When we’re called to be a Pittsburgh wedding DJ and find out that we’re going to Pinehall, we’re always stoked. 

The venue is surrounded by beautiful, rolling hills. It’s the ideal choice for a summer or spring wedding where the couples can take in the larger-than-life landscape and amazing old barn.

Walking on to an Old 1939 Farm

John M. Eisler and his wife Dorthy founded the farm in 1939 after they decided to get married at the location. Three generations called Pinehall home, and after long, successful marriages, the family was convinced that there was some magic in the land.

In 2016, Pinehall was opened to the public as a venue for weddings. They feature a unique, eclectic style of decoration that helps make your wedding special. The venue is located on the original farm, where the traditional barn and acreage are still intact.

Walking into the barn for the first time made us happy we decided to be wedding DJs in Pittsburgh.

When you walk into the 3,500 square foot barn, you’ll meet:

• Rustic, knotty-pine beams

• Massive dance floor

• Chandeliers

• String bulbs

• Seating for nearly 180 guests

• Wrap-around porch. 

The porch is always a big hit for couples taking selfies and for photographers taking pictures of the newlyweds. Did we mention that the porch is fully covered?

There's nothing like the bass shaking the chandeliers and seeing people dance on the dance floor or shake their hips while looking over the porch.

Due to the open space and barn doors, guests that are spending time outdoors can easily hear the music. When you step on to Eisler Farms, you'll find outdoor lounge areas, lawn games, play areas and a picturesque pond with its own dock.

We're not going to lie – there’s not one wedding we haven’t been to that the bride and groom weren’t taking pictures on the dock. Our own team has snuck away before or after a Pittsburgh wedding to take pictures near the pond. 

It’s romantic and makes it feel like you’re in a fairytale or taking a page out of The Notebook.

Wedding ceremonies also take place on the grounds, and we’ve been lucky enough to see two or three of the many locations where couples can say “I do” at Pinehall at Eisler Farms.

End the Night with a Literal Blast

We bring the energy, vibe and music to Pinehall weddings, but the venue really goes all out to make their guests feel like royalty. During our last visit, there was a fireworks display over the pond that the couple paid for, and it was nothing short of jaw dropping.

Plus the pictures of the couple on the dock with fireworks illuminating the sky were phenomenal.

Pittsburgh is known for its downtown area and weddings overlooking the city, but Pinehall allows for an unrivaled escape from the hustle and bustle and puts couples in the middle of the often-forgotten countryside with spectacular views.

Final Wedding Thoughts

We just wanted to say that we love what we do. Being a part of the best day of a couple’s life is something you can’t get in any other line of work. From wedding photography and videography to wedding DJing and MCing, we’ve been involved in many capacities in many, many Pittsburgh weddings. With the coming year, we’re looking forward to being involved in many, many more!

If you found some inspiration from this wedding blog, we’d love to hear about it! Contact Loyalty Entertainment for Pittsburgh wedding DJs, wedding photography, photo booths, wedding planning, videography, dance lessons, or just to chat about how your big day can be the best day ever. 

Why Hiring a Local Wedding DJ Beats a Non-Local Any Day

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Wedding entertainment is a necessity, and you need to make a smart choice on who you trust to provide the entertainment. A lot of people will choose “big names” from out of town, but they’ll be let down when the person doesn’t have a pulse on the local scene.

Hiring a local Pittsburgh wedding DJ has a lot of benefits over hiring a non-local.

Understanding the Term “Local”

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

A wedding DJ in Pittsburgh isn’t tied just to the city. They may go to a wedding in Jamestown or Morgantown, so they’re “local,” but not stuck in a 10-mile radius. But you might not want one of these DJs for a wedding in Philly because that’s an area that they likely don’t know well.

You want someone that knows the local “area,” even if that is within an hour or so of their main location because:

They Know the Local Culture

Different regions of the country have a different “culture.” But when you go to the Northeast, there’s a major shift in culture. Locals have a lot of pride, and it’s a world of its own in Pennsylvania.

Your DJ will know what songs your guests like, how to get the party started and can make references that only locals will fully appreciate.

Local Wedding DJs in Pittsburgh Know Venues

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

When it comes to your wedding, one of the worst scenarios is when you hire a DJ, photographer or videographer that shows up to the venue late. One wedding we were at had this happen, and the videographer didn’t arrive until 45 minutes into the wedding.

Traffic kept him and his crew from being on time before getting lost because he couldn't find the venue.

Local wedding entertainment:

• Knows where venues are located

• Knows what to expect from a venue

• Can adjust travel time to be on time

There’s a special touch that local entertainment can offer that simply isn’t possible with non-locals.

Locals Will Know Other Vendors

Vendors that know each other know how to work together – this is huge for you. While you don’t need an entire team of entertainment that knows each other, it is definitely beneficial when some of the entertainment is familiar with each other.

For example, our team knows a lot of the local photographers and videographers.

When we call up newlyweds for their first dance, it’s a moment that must be captured for everyone. Vendors that we’ve worked with have their own style and preference, and when we know these nuances, every vendor in the room works better together.

We can offer the space and “heads up” that the photographer needs to take out of this world photos during the wedding.

Couples often don’t see everything that is happening behind the scenes during their wedding. We collaborate with vendors to make your wedding move along as smoothly as possible. If you hire non-locals, they’re not going to be able to offer these key benefits that really make a wedding special.

You're also helping to support local businesses, which is a nice perk, too.

Final Wedding Thoughts

We just wanted to say that we love what we do. Being a part of the best day of a couple’s life is something you can’t get in any other line of work. From wedding photography and videography to wedding DJing and MCing, we’ve been involved in many capacities in many, many Pittsburgh weddings. With the coming year, we’re looking forward to being involved in many, many more!

If you found some inspiration from this wedding blog, we’d love to hear about it! Contact Loyalty Entertainment for Pittsburgh wedding DJs, wedding photography, photo booths, wedding planning, videography, dance lessons, or just to chat about how your big day can be the best day ever. 

Return to Stonebridge: Garden/Farm Paradise Take 2

Stonebridge Farm, also known as the Gardens of Stonebridge, helps make every wedding in Pittsburgh feel like it was inspired by nature. Beautiful, serene and resembling a postcard, our team was more than happy to return to the venue with mellow music for a fairytale wedding.

When you step foot on the grounds of this venue, you’ll easily learn that it’s a magical event waiting to happen.

Look North, East and West and you’ll find Big Sewickley Creek Valley, with rolling, tree-covered hills that are majestic and the perfect place to take couples’ pictures. The bride and groom can often be seen sneaking off to these hills for photos or videos.

But there’s also the South part of the property, which is where the Big Sewickley Creek divides the two counties. Stonebridge is a wonderland for couples or anyone that wants to escape the city of Pittsburgh and arrive at an expansive venue that includes:

    • Bright, colorful annuals

    • Perennials that create borders

    • Fountains

    • Sculptures

    • Water gardens

    • Expansive lawns

    • Stone benches

Every time we host a Pittsburgh wedding at Stonebridge, we know it’s going to be a romantic evening that is set in the country yet just 15 short minutes from the city at 2 Merriman Rd, Economy, PA.

Gardens of Stonebridge Enchant the Newlyweds

Newlyweds are embracing a fairytale moment where they’re deeply in love and happy to share the rest of their lives together. Expansive gardens and an outdoor wedding are just a part of the experience of Stonebridge.

The couple of the night wanted a classy, magical feel for the wedding, and that’s exactly what the venue has to offer.

Receptions are held in a massive 40’ x 100’ tent that even has a generator just in case the power goes out so that the party can still go on. Music pumping outdoors is always a great experience for us, especially with the:

    • Solid stone floor

    • Beautiful drapes

    • Side walls that can be put up or down as needed

Laid back and romantic, the stone dance floor is in the middle of the tent, allowing guests to see the couple from all ends of the tent. When open, the trees and landscaping provide a true outdoor experience while a large chandelier hangs over the dance floor.

String lighting is used in the tent, too.

Jan and Jeff, the venue’s owners, are very hands-on and make sure that the newlyweds have a wedding in Pittsburgh that they’ll never forget. Every wedding that we’ve had the pleasure of DJing at has had the owners making sure that the event is going as planned so that the couple is happy from start to finish.

If the couple wants to hold a ceremony, they can. There’s ample seating that forms a half circle and backs up to the reception tent with beautiful landscaping, flowers and hardscapes abound.

Stonebridge is one of the prettiest outdoor venues that we’ve had the pleasure of being to. The outdoor space is immaculate with pops of color everywhere, the acoustics are great and the birds chirping in the background make it feel like the fairytale wedding every couple wants to experience.

Final Wedding Thoughts

We just wanted to say that we love what we do. Being a part of the best day of a couple’s life is something you can’t get in any other line of work. From wedding photography and videography to wedding DJing and MCing, we’ve been involved in many capacities in many, many Pittsburgh weddings. With the coming year, we’re looking forward to being involved in many, many more!

If you found some inspiration from this wedding blog, we’d love to hear about it! Contact Loyalty Entertainment for Pittsburgh wedding DJs, wedding photography, photo booths, wedding planning, videography, dance lessons, or just to chat about how your big day can be the best day ever.