The DJ KYD Journal
Practical guidance drawn from nearly three decades of weddings, bilingual celebrations, private events, and live production across Boston and New England.
Browse New England venue guides →Plan a Chatham Bars Inn wedding with practical guidance for beach and lawn ceremony sound, cocktail transitions, reception production, weather, load-in, power, guest travel, and Cape Cod wedding weekends.
Read the article →Independent planning guidance for a State Room Boston wedding, including skyline room selection, ceremony and cocktail audio, reception sound, lighting, projection, load-in, power, guest flow, and downtown travel.
Read the article →Planner-style guidance for a Boston Public Library wedding, including public-building timing, room transitions, production approval, guest arrival, sound, and lighting.
Read the article →Plan a Castle Hill Inn wedding with practical guidance for waterfront ceremony audio, the Chalet and tent, coastal weather, guest flow, and Newport logistics.
Read the article →Wedding entertainment planning for Omni Mount Washington Resort, including mountain weather, gondola logistics, multiple ballrooms, ceremony sound, and resort timing.
Read the article →Planner guidance for a Cliff House Maine wedding, from oceanfront ceremony sound and Atlantic Ballroom production to coastal weather and destination guest logistics.
Read the article →Plan a Hildene wedding in Manchester, Vermont, including formal-garden ceremony sound, Lincoln Hall production, mountain weather, guest travel, and historic-property coordination.
Read the article →A planning guide for an Eolia Mansion wedding at Harkness Memorial State Park, covering seaside ceremony audio, historic rooms, weather, power, and Connecticut venue logistics.
Read the article →Plan a White Elephant Nantucket wedding with guidance for ferry and flight logistics, harborfront ceremony sound, multiple event spaces, lodging, and island production.
Read the article →Wedding planning guidance for Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, including island travel, Great Lawn ceremony sound, ballroom production, lodging, and guest flow.
Read the article →Planner-style guidance for a wedding at The Mount in Lenox, including garden ceremony sound, historic-estate rules, private guest flow, weather, lighting, and Berkshires travel.
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Planning guidance for music, ceremony sound, waterfront conditions, room transitions, lighting, load-in, and guest experience at Beauport Hotel Gloucester.
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How to plan music, ceremony sound, cocktail transitions, Grand Ballroom production, lighting, timelines, and guest experience for a Hawthorne Hotel wedding in Salem.
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A real DJ KYD event moment at The Villa at Ridder Country Club in East Bridgewater, with coordinated DJ coverage and a smooth team handoff alongside 617 Weddings.
Read the article →A wedding-planner-style guide to Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, including venue choices, Cape Cod logistics, weather plans, guest flow, sound, lighting, and entertainment.
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A real DJ KYD wedding day in Chatham, with practical Cape Cod planning lessons for coastal access, ceremony sound, weather, travel, and separate event spaces.
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Plan music, bilingual MC services, entrances, formal dances, family traditions, lighting, photo booths, clean edits, and timelines for Boston milestone celebrations.
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What Cape Cod couples should plan for: coastal venue access, separate ceremony spaces, weather, sound, travel, timing, lighting, and guest experience.
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A practical guide to 360 Booth space, platform capacity, staffing, custom overlays, instant sharing, event branding, safety, and guest flow.
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Compare open-air photo booths, 360 video booths, custom designs, sharing, prints, backdrops, staffing, space, and guest flow for Boston events.
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What Boston and New England couples should know about low-lying cloud first-dance effects, venue approval, timing, safety, photography, and floor conditions.
Read the article →Understand dance-floor lighting, full-room uplighting, intelligent moving fixtures, monograms, and how lighting can transform a Boston or New England wedding venue.
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How wireless and battery-powered cocktail-hour sound creates a seamless transition for barn, tent, estate, hotel, and outdoor New England weddings.
Read the article →A practical guide to pre-ceremony music, processional cues, lapel and handheld microphones, readings, religious traditions, recessional music, and outdoor ceremony sound.
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A Boston Latin wedding DJ’s guide to balancing family traditions, bilingual hosting, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton, and open-format favorites.
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How an English and Spanish wedding DJ and MC can make multicultural families feel included while keeping announcements warm, concise, and natural.
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The questions Boston couples should ask about music, MC style, insurance, backup equipment, planning, sound, staffing, and venue logistics.
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A behind-the-scenes guide to the music, MC duties, sound, coordination, preparation, and problem-solving handled by an experienced Boston wedding DJ.
Read the article →Your celebration deserves a thoughtful plan