We're growing ...

Thanks to all of the support from our terrific clients and amazing business partners, Synergetic is growing! We're looking for experienced, professional DJs to join our team because as we grow, having the right people on our team is extremely important. So for the next few months, we will be holding interviews and giving the areas best DJs the chance to showcase their talent. If you are interested, please email Jason at Jason@synergeticsounds.com and he will go over all the details with you. We are looking to fill two positions, so please only reply if you have at least five years of experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!
-Jason

Live Bait - where it began

The very first club/bar that I DJed at was a small, up and coming spot in Olde City (Before Olde City was what it is today). It was 1998 and I was asked to DJ a Sorority party upstairs at Live Bait. At the end of the night, Frank, the owner, asked me to spin every night.

For most of you in your late 20’s and early 30’s you may remember this place. It was a blast! It has long since closed down, but I have great memories of it and still talk to some wonderful people from there. It was located in the same building that Glam was in on 2nd street. This bar was one of the places that turned Olde City into the place to be - fire blowing bar tenders, animated patrons and of course, great music!

I recently had dinner with one of the upstairs bartenders, Jamison Delles. We reminisced about the good times, and the people - and what some of them are up to today. Unfortunately, I probably DJed the best type of club/bar I will ever have the chance to spin in at the beginning of my career. If I only would have known that at 18!

And for any Eagles fan reading this, you may know Sean, a bouncer from Live Bait. He is the craziest Eagles fan in the city. He is always in pads, painted face and screaming! I grew to become good friends with him.

So here is a big shout out to Dana, Art, Palace roller skating Joe, Sean, Brandon, Frankie Jr. and Sr., Donna, Mike, Vanessa , Doogie and all the rest.

-DJ Jay Fears

Monogram Special for NEW Clients

Now through December 31st, when you book Synergetic to DJ your wedding we are offering a monogram for $200!* That is $150 off the regular price!

*The monogram special is available to new clients who book our Wedding I package by December 31, 2009.*

Monograms are a great way to show off your new initials and personalize your reception! Here are some of my recent favorites.

Casual Candids

Costello Photography

Jennifer Childress Photography

Denlinger Photography

Because You Love Photography

Love Shack Photography

Creative Images

-Becky

Jade and Gordon

Jade and Gordon were married in a beautiful, intimate ceremony at Sweetwater Farm. In between the ceremony and reception, Jade, Gordon and their bridal party took advantage of the beautiful grounds, and animals, with their photographer Heather Fowler. Heather captured some beautiful moments and Jade and Gordon’s love and happiness just radiates from the images.

I checked in with Jade after the wedding to extend my congratulations and make sure they were happy with our services. Jade said, “Matt Bowyer did a fantastic job at the wedding. We were really happy with the music throughout the evening. I loved how he kept everybody on the dance floor during the reception!”

Jade and Gordon, we’re so glad that you were pleased and we wish you nothing but the best! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Thanks so much to our friend Heather Fowler for the images below. They’re absolutely beautiful! (Oh and if you’re a sports fan Jade may look familiar to you. She covers sports for Philadelphia’s NBC 10).

-Becky

New equipment

Well, they finally came in. We recently got a new fleet of 46 inch LCD screens. They are beautiful! They're bright, HD and have an incredibly small edge - they're one of the best screens on the market today. We used them this past Sunday and they provided the WOW factor the bride was looking for. Our plasma inventory is ready to rock! Have you booked them for your event?

-Becky

Synergetic on Facebook!

You can now visit us on Facebook! We have a new fan page up and running with the latest news and pictures. We will be starting some discussions soon and we always welcome your comments and feedback!

Since our new page is up and running we'd like to get the word out to our clients, past clients, potential clients and business partners! Our Facebook page will be THE place to get the latest - which will be important since we have a few things up our sleeves for the next few months!

Head on over to the Facebook page and become a fan of Synergetic! We are doing a big push to get the word out so we're offering a little incentive! When we reach 1,000 fans by December 31st we will do a drawing from all 1,000 fans. We will donate $500 to the charity of the winner's choice on behalf of the winner and Synergetic! We know times have been tough and we want to give back as I'm sure all of you do as well. With the holidays just around the corner, it is time to think of those less fortunate and in need and we thought this would be a nice way for us to give back as well as for us to help someone else give back!

-Becky

Ronnie and John

Ronnie and John are a couple who had an image of exactly how they wanted their wedding to be and how to make that image a reality. For the ceremony, they had an image of Lanterns and unique, yet quaint and elegant lighting. They weren’t looking for anything flashy, but rather a classy and warm feeling. We, along with other professionals brought that vision to life with different size lighted lanterns, a Chuppah, and some bee lights. One look at the setup and the bride and groom were in awe!


That same passion which painted the picture of the ceremony transpired to the image and feel Ronnie and John wanted to create for dinner and dancing. They wanted a warm and inviting atmosphere for dinner with a little flare that would carry over to dancing. The bride and groom decided that pink would be the color; nothing over the top or florescent but still upbeat. Ronnie wanted the"WOW" factor and a wedding that her family, friends, and associates would remember. Between a consultation and a few conversations, Ronnie and John had conveyed their vision, and we were able to bring it to life at the National Constitution Center.


With the atmosphere created from the lighting and the dinner selections Mark and Ed played; the guests were ready to dance as soon as the plates were cleared. Ronnie and John wanted to ensure their guests had as much time to dance as possible and decided to extend the reception thirty minutes. They were on the dance floor from the first beat to the last; a very energetic and fun crowd!

Mark spoke with Ronnie and John after the wedding. They said it could not have gone better and they could not have asked for more! We are so glad that they were happy and truly enjoyed their special day!

Ronnie and John, we wish you all the best!

Special thanks to David Zaveloff for the beautiful images!
-Becky

Synergetic Staff- Matt Blank

If you've called the office inquiring about our DJ's, you've talked to him. If you read the last few issues of Brides Magazine, you have seen his song suggestions. And if you have been to one of his receptions, you danced.

Here's the scoop on Matt. He graduated from Millersville in 2005 and since then has worked for us full time as a DJ and our General Manager. He is one of the biggest reasons our company is as successful as it is - and I think that is mostly due to the fact that he cares. He really spends time with potential clients and clients to better understand what they want, what they need for their reception and address any questions or concerns they may have. He gets a lot of phone calls from potential clients thinking they're going to hear the same thing from Matt that they heard from the last company they called, but by the time they hang up, they know who we are and what they can expect from us and they feel much more comfortable.

I can also tell you first hand that he is one of the friendliest people I know. Matt is always up for making people laugh, making sure everyone is enjoying themselves and dancing. And he can dance. And not just your typical dancing, he can bring some serious salsa and meringue!

Matt is also a huge Philadelphia sports fan. He's a Phillies season ticket holder and he goes to at least 2 Eagles games a year and always gets us to sponsor local charity golf outings. Matt and Becky work across the hall from one another, and this Phillies thing is killing her (if you've forgotten, she's a Mets fan)!

Oh and the man can cook. All kinds of things too. Our office is always filled with the aroma of the meal he made the night before.

Hopefully if you haven't already, you'll get the chance to chat with him soon.

-Jason

Ceremony Lighting

With so many ceremonies happening at reception venues, many couples are unaware that some subtle lighting or draping touches can make a world of difference in setting apart their ceremony.

There are a number of ways to set your ceremony apart. From simple backdrops of drape to an elegant canopy or chuppah, we can create the perfect setting for your ceremony. We can also add some elegant lighting to warm up the room and enhance the backdrop or chuppah. Not only will this add to the look and feel of your reception - but it will show beautifully in your photographs and video.

This is your special day, make sure you stand out.

Jenn Childress Photography

Catherine Hennessy Photography

-Jason

Have you been Wedducated?

Join Jason and other wedding professionals at The Double Tree Hotel in Center City Philadelphia for information and advice for successful wedding planning. It will be held on October 20th - call now if you're interested as space is very limited!

-Becky

Mona and George

Mona and George had an absolutely beautiful ceremony and reception at The Mansion on Main Street. We uplit the reception room in amber, pin spotted the tables, did a wash and monogram on the dance floor as well as a soft draping around the dance floor. Along with the wonderful staff at the Mansion, we also had the pleasure of working with Laura Eaton of Laura Eaton Photography, Cheryl from Perfect weddings and Pam Hale from Passion for Petals.

Here are some pictures from Mona and George's special day! Thanks Laura!

-Becky

Wedding MBA

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Wedding Merchant Business Academy in Las Vegas. I went out with my good friend Albert Snyder (Alby) from Holly Hedge. Boy was it worth it!

We not only met a ton of great people from all across the country, but we attended a number of lectures and heard some great speakers - all of whom had insight into new things happening in our industry. Presenters included Bernadette Baillie, Vice President of The Knot, Timothy Chi, CEO of Wedding Wire and Tammy Elliot of The Perfect Wedding Guide. We came back totally energized to get back to work and incorporate everything we picked up.

One of the best things about the conference was getting new ideas from people based in different parts of the country. Although the North East has some of the most elaborate weddings, it can be the little things that make the biggest difference. Ultimately, our customers will reap the benefits of what I learned in Vegas, as we continue to make ourselves better in every way and implement new ideas.

Alby and I also ran into a few of our colleagues from the Philadelphia area while we were out there - Elizabeth from Michael's Photography and Lou and Nick from Artistic Imagery.

Alby and I had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!

-Jason