Stephanie & Bryan – March 10, 2012
Double duty! I typically try to avoid performing at two parties in one day, but when Bryan & Stephanie emailed me after seeing my performance at Michael & Nicole’s NYE Wedding and Reception – I just couldn’t say no. Fortunately, logistics and scheduling worked out and all three of us were excited to work together! Now, Stephanie and Bryan had wedded in December on the beaches of Hawaii and wanted to host a reception and celebration back home for family and friends. Being as this was the third couple in... Read The Rest →
Chris & Kate – March 10, 2012
It’s not often that I get asked to do a morning wedding, but in the past six months I have been asked to do two of them. It just so happened that both of them came from best friends, Kate & Kate. Backstory: Back in August, I was selected as the MC & DJ for Charlie and Kate’s wedding at The Canal in Seattle. Chris and Kate enjoyed the morning-early afternoon reception so much, they called me up and schedule a time to meet. I loved them immediately – talk... Read The Rest →
JUST RELEASED: The DJ Tony Schwartz iPhone App V2
Literally, just got the email from Apple minutes ago! The DJ Tony Schwartz iPhone App V2 is now available on the iTunes store! Click This Link To Download Why Should You Download This App? You love me. New mixes, every two weeks. I promise. If you like my style as a DJ (see #1), then you will love the ear candy coming your way! Reward Badges. By registering with the app, you can earn reward points. I am working on a reward system as I write this – lots of... Read The Rest →
Jason & Jennifer – February 25, 2012
On Saturday night, I was honored to be the Master of Ceremonies and Disc Jockey for Jason & Jennifer’s wedding reception at Blue Ribbon Cooking School – a venue overlooking beautiful Lake Union. While it was cold and dreary for much of the day, when it came time for Jason & Jennifer’s ceremony, the sun came out as if it was God’s way of blessing this lovely couple! After the ceremony, guests were invited to the bar while the room was flipped for the reception. While they enjoyed signature drinks,... Read The Rest →
Gentlemen, This Is A Must Read: Be The Man
I know what you are going to say, “A wedding book for guys? Tony have you lost it?” But no, I haven’t. This book is a must read for any groom-to-be. Be The Man: The Man Registry Guide for Grooms comes from Chris Easter, founder of The Man Registry (which is another site you should be visiting, fellas!) Inside this book, which you can pick up on Amazon for just $9.99, is a comprehensive guide from engagement ring shopping to everything you need to know after the wedding day has... Read The Rest →
Two Valentine’s Day Proposal Videos
In honor of Valentine’s Day, allow me to present you with two viral Valentine’s Day Proposal Videos: one good, one bad. So, if you know of someone planning to propose tomorrow, make sure they are more the former than the latter! The Good The Bad “You know, I’m just waiting once for the gal to say no.” Talk about karma, Mr. Play-By-Play Announcer.
Voting for Seattle Bride’s Best Of Ends Soon!
Voting for Seattle Bride’s Best Of 2012 ends on February 15th, 2012! If you haven’t already done so, head over to the website (http://seattlebridemag.com/best-of) and make sure you submit your ballot! All the details are posted there, but do note the following: For your ballot to count, you must vote for 15 vendors! And of course, make sure you vote Tony Schwartz Weddings for Best DJ for Reception If you are stuck on vendors and would like to see who I voted for, feel free to email me at Tony@TonySchwartzWeddings.com
Surprise Groomsmen Justin Bieber Dance
I’m a posting this because either: A) this put a smile on my face and it has to do with weddings OR B) this blog needs some Bieber Fever! Watch the video first, then vote in the poll below for why I posted it! VOTE
Wedding Day Lip Dub, Part Duex
Looks like we have a new trend… The Wedding Day Lip Dub! As you may remember in a prior post, Joya & Emre set the wedding industry ablaze with their lip dub video of the Black Eyed Peas – “The Time (Dirty Bit)”. Now, we have yet another one for your inspiration, Melinda & Nick’s lip dub of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros – “Home”. The video was produced by One Tree Photography. Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Sandstorm Ceremony
Here in Washington State, most brides worry about rain on their wedding day. But if you are Jennifer & Gustabo Luna of Arizona, you worry about a Haboob (yes, that is what they call sandstorms) on your wedding day. Check out the awesome reaction on Gustabo’s face when he sees the storm approaching. Did anyone else see the irony in the sand ceremony?
