Lighting Open House

Our Lighting Open House is Monday, May 3 and we still have a few spots available for the 6:30pm and 8:00pm shows. Give us a call today to reserve your spot! We'd love to see you there!

Tess and James at PAFA

Tess and James had a beautiful reception at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. We uplit the reception area, did a dance floor wash and pin spotted the centerpieces by Details of I Do. Thanks so much to Aleen and Paula of Creative Images for the photos!

Tess and James, we wish you all the best!

-Becky

Do you like us???

If so, come on over to Facebook and prove it! We REALLY want to donate $500 to your favorite charity, and when 1,000 people like us on Facebook, that's just what we're going to do! We will do a drawing and pick 1 "fan" on Facebook and donate $500 to the charity of his/her choice! Help us give back! It's easy - just go over to Facebook and say you like us! We're likable people - really!

-Becky

It's not easy being green ...

In the past couple of months, we at Synergetic have made a huge effort to be more "green." And as Kermit so eloquently put it, it's not easy being green.

As a DJ and Production Company, we use a fair amount of paper and electricity. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, we are doing as much electronically as we can and have cut out paper everywhere possible. Accessing our leads and getting the DJ's and production staff the information they need takes a few extra steps now - but it's worth it.

We also switched all of the light bulbs over to high efficiency light bulbs, we've stopped purchasing bottled water, and now have a water cooler and we also have a recycling program in place. We are doing everything we can to minimize our carbon footprint and are open to suggestions of what we can do better.

What do you do to minimize your carbon footprint? How do you celebrate the earth, not just today, but everyday?

-Becky

Soiree in the City

Last year we participated in Soiree in the City - Philadelphia's Premier Bridal & Style Event, and we're happy to announce we will be there again this year! Soiree is a fun event for brides-to-be, their parties, others looking to plan a stylish event and fashionistas alike. The best of Philadelphia will be there - so join us for a fun afternoon of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts - and see what some of the best have to offer! For tickets go here - and because we love our readers, use code: soireevip to save $5.00!

Sunday, April 25th, 2010, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Sponsored & hosted by: TRUST
249 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Soirée in the City
Philadelphia’s Premier Bridal & Style Event
PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia brides, wedding and party planners, fashionistas and event
planners rejoice: On Sunday, April 25th [2-6pm] Soirée in the City will feature the best in
beauty, fashion, event décor and style at Trust, the most beautiful gallery & event space in Old City.

Bringing together the best of the industry, Soirée in the City will host a roster of high-end
vendors—from photographers and fashion designers to catering and gifts—all in one place. The
goal is to make preparation for the big day as seamless as possible, while at the same time helping
to craft individual events that will be exceptional standouts for years to come.

“Soirée in the City was created as an alternative to the traditional bridal show. The emphasis of
this event is fashion elegance and style—everything that contributes to the overall look and
atmosphere of a celebration,” says Soirée founder organizer, Laura Eaton.

Attendees will be treated to complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The event is
complete with a goodie bag and visit to the decadent Beauty Lounge, staffed by Béke Beau
makeup artist and Tierra Mia Organic Nail Spa, all included with admission.

“This event isn’t just for brides,” continues Eaton. “Fashion, beauty and other creative vendors
round out Soirée in the City, making it accessible to anyone planning a party or looking for stylish
event options.”

Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets and view a complete list of participants, visit
www.soireeinthecity.com/blog.

Melissa and Ian

Melissa and Ian had a beautiful wedding at The Downtown Club in Philadelphia. Mark and Kyle kept the dance floor busy all night and also added to the overall look of the wedding with up lighting, a dance floor wash and the couples monogram. Jessica was also on hand to do the programming as the couple had chosen intelligent lighting.

We got this nice note from the couple:
"Mark and his team were outstanding from start to finish! The lighting, ceremony music and reception all were perfect! I've never been to a wedding before where the dancefloor was filled the entire night. Thank you so much for contributing to our beautiful and fun-filled wedding!"

Thanks so much to Tom Gooch and everyone at Clair Pruett for the beautiful images!

-Becky

Visualizing your event

Recently, it looks like the economy might be making a come back. We have seen a slight increase in requests for our services regarding larger events and corporate functions. As we talk to these potential clients, it is becoming more and more clear to us that they have a hard time visualizing what their event will look like. Maybe they are new to the event planning position, maybe it has been a while since they did their last meeting or maybe they want to try something new.

One of the best ways we can help you to see what your event will look like is to help you visualize it and show you what that would look like. Visualizing will really help you get a better idea of what you need, where you need it and how it will all look. This is a great way to find the perfect layout for your event. Your production company should be doing this for you. It is a necessary tool for both of you and you should be included in this phase of the design, that way you can make sure the set up is conducive to your event, and all of the equipment you need is accounted for.

Some people need to actually see what their event will look like before they get there - which is completely understandable. This is the perfect option for them. We did a visualization for Pennsbury's Prom last year. It gave the students and faculty a good idea of what to expect.

Visualization:
Pictures from the prom:

We also did a visualization for a bride-to-be. She was having a tented wedding and wanted lanterns, but didn't have a large budget. We told her that she really needed about 70+ lanterns to cover the whole tent, but she couldn't understand why. So we showed her. We did a rendering so she could see why that amount of lanterns was needed to give the look she was going for.

Visualization:

These two are just two examples of the renderings that we can create for your social or coporate event. The clients loved both of them and it made it much easier for them to understand and "see" what they were going to get at their event. We include this option on all of our packages that warrant it. It is just another value that we add to our service.

-Jason

Lighting Open House

Our next Lighting Open House is scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Radisson Trevose (Rte 1). We are structuring this open house a bit differently to ensure everyone in attendance gets time with a DJ if they'd like and gets all of their questions answered. Shows are at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm - seating is limited, so give us a call or email us to reserve your spot!

We will be displaying all of our lighting options, including, monogram projections, up lighting, break up patterns and intelligent lighting as well as photo montages and draping. If you are interested in adding lighting to your ceremony or reception, please join us as this will give you a chance to see what we can do and how we can help enhance the look and feel of your event.

Also, if you are interested in our DJ services, but have not had a chance to meet with a DJ yet, please consider coming out as our DJ's will be on hand to answer any question you may have.

We look forward to seeing you there!

-Becky

Wow my wedding!

Want to make your reception one to remember? Want to "wow" your guests? Want your pictures to stand out? Share the story of your proposal with us and you could win a lighting package worth over $1000!

If you are a current DJ (Wedding I package) or Lighting client, or book us before May 15, 2010 and your wedding is happening between June 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 you are eligible. If you have already booked lighting with your DJ package, or multiple lighting options, we will refund you the difference.

DJ clients will be able to WOW their guests with reception up lighting, a dance floor wash and monogram. Lighting clients will have their current package upgraded, so if you booked up lighting, we'll give you a dance floor wash and monogram, if you booked a monogram, we'll give you up lighting and a dance floor wash and if you booked a dance floor wash, we'll give you up lighting and a monogram!

To enter, share the story of your proposal. How did it happen? Was it unique? Were you surprised? WOW us with your proposal story and we'll WOW your guests. Send your proposal story with the subject "Wow my wedding," to beckyd@synergeticsounds.com by May 15, 2010. Please keep stories to 600 words or less, and feel free to include pictures if you like.

We will pick our two favorite stories and post them on our Facebook page by May 22, 2010. It will then be up to our fans to vote for their favorite story. Voting will be open until May 30, 2010. The winner will be announced on our page on June 1, 2010.

So if you want to WOW your guests, send in your story today!

-Becky

Have you found us yet?

If you haven't already, please visit us on Facebook! We're still working towards our goal of 1,000 fans and as soon as we reach it, we'll do a drawing from all of our fans and donate $500 to the charitable organization of that persons choice.

We know times are tough and we can't all donate as much as we might like - so we want to help one of our fans give to a cause that is important to them.

Our Facebook page is the best place for the latest news and information about Synergetic! So what are you waiting for? Check out the page and become a fan! And if you already are a fan - thank you! (and tell your friends)!

-Becky

A closer look at The Merion

There is something about the Bellagio Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas that makes you feel special. From the way the hostess greets you to the sleek marble floors, the experience you have while inside makes you want to come back for more. The art of creating demand for a facility lies within producing memorable experiences.

In my opinion, The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ, accomplishes just that. When a guest first walks in the illustrious front doors they are greeted by a host/hostess who welcomes them to the facility and instructs them where to go. At this point, the guest has no idea what they are about to experience. No matter which room the event they’re attending is taking place in, they are in store for a fun night full of elaborate food and drink presentations and most importantly, impeccable service catering to their every need.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of DJing and lighting Renata & Nick Cacciatore’s wedding reception. Using up lighting and dance floor washes we helped create an intimate atmosphere in the Empire Ballroom. We also illuminated the beautiful floral arrangements from Precious Petals with pin spotting.


Only working at the Merion personally a few times prior to this wedding I was unfamiliar with a majority of the staff and how important they are to the success of each wedding taking place on a particular night, not just the one they are personally working on. It was amazing to observe how a facility can effective manage several different events at the same time.

With so much to set up for Renata and Nick’s reception, I arrived at The Merion about three and a half hours before the event was to begin. I was immediately greeted by Don, the Maitre D for the event. He instructed me on the most efficient way to load in, and explained how he envisioned the night going.

As our team was setting up I witnessed some of the best communication and management by a facility I have ever seen. From the owners, to the sales managers, to the servers, everyone was connected by earpieces, working seamlessly as one unit, to make Renata and Nick’s evening as special as possible. I was speaking with Denise (whose wedding I have the honor of DJing this June) about how each sales manager personally ensures every aspect of the wedding goes off without a hitch.

Anyone considering The Merion for their wedding or special event is in for quite a treat. It speaks volumes when a facility goes the extra mile for their clients. The Merion manages it so well that there is no traffic.

Thanks so much to Chris Kendig of Chris Kendig Photography for the beautiful pictures.

-Matt

ISES and the March meeting at North Bowl

We are currently the in-kind sponsor for A/V and Lighting for the Philadelphia chapter of ISES (International Special Events Society). ISES is a great organization for professionals in the event industry to learn, network and promote the industry. We have worked with an amazing board and President in Larry Ott (Open Aire Affairs).

March's meeting was a lunch and learn at North Bowl in the city. North Bowl is a very cool place - not just for bowling, but also for events - it's a great space. We provided the A/V and lighting for the event. With our sponsorship coming to a close, Eric Alan, VP Programs/Education pproached Jason. “So Jason,” he said, “We would love to have you sponsor again for 2010, would you be interested?” How could he say no? So for 2010, Synergetic will again be the A/V sponsor for ISES meetings. We look forward to helping in any way we can and hope to see many new faces, and keep up with all the great people we already know.

Thanks so much to Valentin of Jean Valentin Photography for the images of the March meeting.