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Avoiding Music Mistakes at Your Wedding
We know there are endless details that need attention while planning a wedding. So we thought we would give you a few things to think about that might not be so top of mind so you don’t end up saying “We should have…..” So here is a deeper dive into the music logistics so you can make planning decisions that make your wedding an incredible night for all.
Some Different First Dance Alternatives
As millennial weddings continue to explore innovation and professionalism, we are seeing more and more creativity when it comes to certain formalities. Some of us just aren’t big dancers. Then there are those of us who love to dance but but maybe not being the ONLY ONES dancing. Or maybe you share a skill or passion you would like to showcase for your guests. Whatever the reason, here are some alternatives both musical and non-musical you could consider.
2018 Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo
Sugarbomb Entertainment will be co-sponsoring the Pennsylvania Bridal and Wedding Expo this January at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The weekend of January 6th and 7th, over 2,000 brides will meet Philadelphia’s top vendors, watch live performances, and get a chance to win cash prizes and giveaways.
What will be the last song of your wedding?
We tend to think a lot about the statements and insinuations of certain songs. At a wedding, we want each song’s vibe, feel, meaning, and lyrical content to add to the party anyway possible. Here are a few to consider.
Father-Daughter Dances Chosen by Our Brides
Rather than share a list of songs unanimously considered to be the top songs for this special moment, I wanted to share a list of songs our brides have chosen. Some are more traditional while others are a little less common but regardless, they share one common thing: making the perfect moment.
Watch a Live Wedding Showcase Before You Book
We offer monthly opportunities to see Philadelphia Wedding Bands, Musicians, and DJs live in action to put the booking power in your hands. Plus it shows you that your band puts the time in to polish their set. If a band doesn’t showcase, you may even want to question whether or not they rehearse.
Crafting a Perfect Millennial Wedding Playlist
We decided to take some of the more traditional elements and share how today’s couple are going about them. These are simply our observations over the hundreds of weddings we’ve participated in.
20 Songs For Your Mother-Son Dance
Many slow songs are written with a romantic tone. A song you would dance to with your new wife might not be a song you would want to dance to with your mother, so always listen to the lyrics to make sure it’s something you are comfortable dancing to in front of your guests. Here are a few safe options.
The Official 2017 Bridal Bootcamp Playlist
Once a year, we update our Spotify Bridal Bootcamp Playlist for all the “brides to be” getting toned for their wedding day. Since we are also always asked to make song recommendations for weddings, this playlist features good high energy dance tunes that would be great for a work out and also for your guests when they hit the dance floor.
5 Advantages to Booking a Wedding MC
While many DJs also MC, we often book a DJ/MC team to ensure a clear distinction between each role. There are actually several advantages to booking an MC but usually it comes down to preference. Learn more here.
10 Awesome Bridal Party Introduction Songs
Maybe it’s a song they remember dancing to at a concert, maybe it’s a dramatic song for a dramatic entrance, maybe it’s a funny song because you’re funny people. However you go it, here are a few you might consider adding to your short list, whether it’s a band or DJ doing the entertaining.
Philly’s Premier Wedding Entertainment Company
Sugarbo Entertainment is the Philadelphia Wedding Company that customizes services to fit your needs. That’s why so many people rely on us for all phases of the wedding. We are not an entertainment company that simply books a DJ.
5 Reasons your Wedding DJ works best with an Emcee
Event hosts often want to let the music do the speaking, so why would they need an Emcee? Depending on your needs, you may actually find their contribution invaluable for a few reasons.
Philadelphia Wedding Entertainment
We wanted to introduce ourselves to the newly engaged couples out there about to embark on their planning endeavors. Sugarbomb Entertainment is the premier Philadelphia wedding entertainment company couples rely on for quality Live Bands, DJs, and Lighting. We want to be sure couples are aware of the various opportunities to meet us, hear us, and get to know why we rock so much.
Wedding Bands from Sugarbomb Entertainment
The approach we took in customizing our very first wedding for a good friend set the tone for how we approach every wedding we do. We want to make your event amazing and help you overcome any hurdles that exist. Sugarbomb Entertainment doesn’t simply provide music. We help you solve problems, obsess over the details, and guide you towards the event you envisioned.
Top Songs For Bridal Party Introductions
There is nothing like an exciting bridal party introduction to kick off a wedding party. The thing that makes these fun for us is working with the couple to find a vibe-setting song. This is an opportunity to start the night out with a specific tone, maybe even an opportunity to let your identity as a couple come through for your guests to see.
Tips For Your Philadelphia Wedding Band Search
What makes a great wedding band? Talented musicians? Responsive and accommodating customer service? High performance energy? We believe it is all of the above and more, which is why we are sharing the areas many of customers rate us on before booking.
Choosing The Right Wedding Entertainment
It’s been said that wedding entertainment is the thing guests remember the most about a wedding. We get so many great questions before couples book us followed by more great questions as the wedding approaches. After all, the entertainment you book controls the vibe of the wedding and — the microphone! You have every reason to want to trust the individual or company that is hired to make your guests shake a leg.
Sugarbomb Entertainment Band and DJ Showcase
Watch the region’s best wedding entertainers in action. Get a chance to talk us and tell us how we can bring your Pinterest wedding to life.
20 First Dance Songs You Should Consider
We feel a responsibility as professionals to provide options when a couple can’t make up their mind. I always urge the couples we entertain to consider first dance songs that have some sort of meaning, even it’s a s simple as “We just like the song”.
A Wonderful Moment in Philadelphia Music
The Philadelphia music community has been making a great comeback from what could be considered a few years of economic frustration. However it's not only the music community that gets to enjoy this resurgence. It's the city as a whole. Around 3:00pm on August 17th,...
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights in Philadelphia
Sitting by the water, staring blissfully into the night sky with the warmth of summer all around you. Sounds like paradise, doesn't it? Beginning August 7th, Philadelphians can enjoy such a treat with Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at The Great Plaza at Penns Landing. This...
How To Select Wedding Ceremony Music
As you consider the details for your wedding ceremony, let your emotional side influence musical decisions. While writing this article, I listened to a ton of ceremony songs and my emotions certainly got the best of me on a few... The good news being I now know...
The Best Wedding Entertainment On A Budget
He mapped out the perfect moment... He bought the ring of your dreams... You called your parents barely able to contain your excitement... Then you said to yourself... wait, how much does a wedding cost? The Knot recently reported that the average cost for a...
Your Favorite Wedding Song (and what it says about you)
When you get out on that dance floor to shake what you’re mama gave you, this is what you are really saying…
Sugarbomb Wedding Band Showcase – July 12th
Sugarbomb Entertainment and Soul City Shakedown invite you to Vesper in Center City Philadelphia to watch a WeddingWire rated dance band perform everything from classics to pop hits. Get a chance to talk to the band and tell us how we can make your dream wedding a...
Top Wedding Songs From Spotify
Popular music streaming platform, Spotify, has revealed 2 playlists full of today's most popular wedding songs. These top ranked tunes were gathered from over 400,000 wedding-themed playlists and in our opinion, they are pretty "spot on". We really enjoy the...
Live Music at Moshulu This Summer
Delaware Avenue and Columbus Boulevard have always been stacked with excellent nightlight locations along the water. Within the last few years, Morgan's Pier and Spruce Street Harbor were added to the list of already popping nightlife locations. if there is one thing...
The Sugarbomb Bridal Bootcamp Playlist
Wedding season is here, which means brides everywhere have their sights set on that stunning wedding day bod. We've made it easy for you ladies... The Sugarbomb Bridal Bootcamp Playlist is the essential collection of popular wedding songs that carry enough beat to...
Upcoming Events in Philadelphia – April 2015
Spring has sprung and Philadelphia is the place to soak it all in. With an entire year of amazing events ahead of us, this is what we can look forward to in April: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens: April 4 – May 31 At Longwood Gardens, tulips, dogwoods,...
Philadelphia Wedding Trends in Entertainment
Self Identity: We are a Philadelphia wedding entertainment company that wants to make your wedding as unique as your love. Wedding trends these days are centered in the idea that couples have a story to share. Some are beginning to move away from...
Meet the Band: Soul City Shakedown
Soul City Shakedown is a ‘one band fits all’ entertainment solution for every live occasion. Whether you want a soloist for cocktail hour, jazz trio, power rock quartet, or full band with horns, the members of Soul City Shakedown are adaptable to accommodate...