In this conversation our host discusses the different elements of a Wedding Ceremony and cocktail hour - Choosing the right Performers, music selection, working with musicians or a DJ, the required sound system and timing or timeline. This is from the perspective of someone who is a lifelong musician, a bandleader for 25 years and a DJ for 10 years.  Our host, Bill Messinetti, has worked with event planners and directors of catering at some of the finest venues in the country - The Plaza Hotel in NYC, Four Seasons Hotel, Ritz Carlton (in NYC, Philadelphia and San Juan, PR), Fairmont Copley in Boston, Gotham Hall NYC, Cheka Castle, Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home in Vermont, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History in NYC and countless others country clubs, yacht clubs, catering halls and rural country settings.

If you are just starting to plan your wedding, looking for vendors, there’s a good chance you probably don’t much of an idea about how or where to start and what you need. This episode will offer insight. Topics include; options when choosing a location/venue for your wedding ceremony and dinner reception, and choosing an event planner.

Wedding venue locations mentioned; Hildene, Oheka Castle, The Vanderbilt Museum, Yale Club, Harvard Club, University Club, Lotos Club, The museum of NYC, museum of Natural History, Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Museum of American Jewish History.

Bandleader, DJ and Wedding Masters Podcast host, Bill Messinetti has a very casual conversation with you, the listener.  He takes you into the details of some weddings he performed for in 2024 both as a DJ and a bandleader with some added interesting and informative anecdotes.  The focus is song choices for special dances including; bridal party introductions, first dances, parent dances and even cake cutting music.  The discussion takes you into not only the song choice but the nuance of how the song is performed.  The wedding venues discussed are Museum of the City of New York, Basin Harbor in Vergennes, VT., Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT., The Lotos Club in New York City, The Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport, NY, Oheka Castle in Huntington, Long Island and Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, VT.

Take a virtual visit to Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT.  This historic site has been hosting weddings for decades in a tent.  Listen to private functions director, Carmine Cole tell about the new 14,000 square foot structure that will house weddings, corporate events, retreats and all kinds of private events.

Getting married? Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! Now relax. If you put your wedding in the hands of the right vendors this will be fun and enjoyable.  Wedding Masters podcasts let you hear from master wedding vendors.  

Don't take advice from people who view weddings from a distance.  Hear from REAL WEDDING VENDORS who do this for a full-time living and have for many years.

Sit back. Grab a beverage. Relax. Listen. Enjoy!

Wedding Masters podcast host, Bill Messinetti discusses what you should expect from an expert wedding vendor. We are not talking about performance in this episode.  We are talking about personal interaction, trust, comfort and personality.  If you are not feeling comfortable with a prospective vendor, find one that gives you the level of comfort you are looking for.  While helping the listener to consider these emotions, Bill gives a quick bio on his history in the music business.  You won't find many music industry people with more knowledge and experience in the wedding business than Bill.  During this discussion he gives insight into the Wedding Masters podcast guests from past episodes.

DJ SPARKX
Hear his story how he started DJing in college, then brought his talent into night clubs, then how he became Cardi B's touring DJ and now one of New York's top wedding DJs.  There very few DJs in the world with credentials that match Sparkx.

His resume also includes being a mix-show DJ on Hot 97 (New York's premiere hip hop station), he is featured on SiriusXM radio and Apple Music.  He has been featured at countless music festivals including opening up for Beyonce at Coachella.  TV performances include Jimmy Kimmel, Wendy Williams, SNL, VMA Awards and the Grammy Awards.

If you are looking to book an awesome DJ or want to become a DJ, this podcast is a MUST LISTEN! 

For bookings contact NY Beats DJs; [email protected].   www.nybeatsdjs.com 

Podcast host Bill Messinetti, speaks with Amanda Hudes from Smiling Through Chaos Events. You will find this episode extremely informative, funny and provocative!! You will be amazed how fast an hour-long podcast seems to pass.

 The duo walks you through what you need to know and look for when hiring an event/wedding planner.  Amanda dedicates her time to helping women and couples smile more, stress less, and look and feel their best during the event planning experience through event planning and wellness coaching,  Her training goes far beyond wedding planning and includes a Fashion Institute of Technology education. Amanda is a wellness expert with over twenty years of experience in nutrition, certified through the Columbia University-affiliated School for Nutrition (IIN),  Yoga training with 200-hour certification through YogaFit and in additional fitness categories such as a Reiki healer, and a Behavior Change Specialist.

You will get the planner's perspective on what to look for when searching for vendors.  You will also get Bill's bandleader perspective on working with planners.  They discuss timelines, how far in advance you should book a planner and wedding vendors and so many other important wedding bullet points.

This is a MUST LISTEN if you are considering hiring a wedding planner!

If you want unique perspective on wedding photography, this is a "can't miss" episode! Get behind the camera and look through the viewfinder for an insider's angle. Frank's mindset when he shoots a wedding is so deeply thought-out it will blow your mind! And, he has the personality you want because your photographer will be with you ALL DAY LONG!!  Enjoy.

Your podcast host is Bill Messinetti from New York Orchestras Entertainment. 
www.naturalexpressionsNY.com
www.nyorchestras.com

This is part 2 with Carmine Cole, private functions director at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT. Topics; timelines, bridal party introductions, song lists and wedding insurance. Bill and Carmine discuss how caterer and bandleaders/DJs work together to create a seamless flow. Wedding Masters podcasts discuss wedding planning advice, knowledge and insight from professional wedding industry vendors with 1000+ weddings experience.  Our host Bill Messinetti has been planning and performing at weddings for over 20 years through his company, New York Orchestras Entertainment. With over 2000 weddings under his belt as a bandleader he has helped plan the music for countless other events, as well. He has appeared on TV as a bandleader for The Morning Show, the Fox Business Network and LIVE! with Regis & Kelly.

Hildene website: www.hildene.org
New York Orchestras Entertainment website: www.nyorchestras.com