Watch these short video clips from two celebrations – A wedding at an American Legion in Toms River, NJ and a Sweet 16 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ.

Each client is part of a different New Jersey demographic. They live in different towns and calculated different budget needs for their parties.

Despite their differences on paper, the two clients chose an uplighting and personalized ‘Name in Light’s custom design – features that Hurricane Productions includes in most of its packages. But most importantly, the clients chose customer service as their most important entertainment feature. Hurricane Productions is amongst the leaders in customer service and DJ entertainment.

No matter the budget, venue, or party needs, the two different clients chose Hurricane Productions because they felt comfortable with individuals who deliver on promises and put the customers first.

Sound too good to be true? Just watch the videos below for a real and honest approach to DJ entertainment. Hurricane Productions serves the entire state of New Jersey and its surrounding states.

Sweet 16 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club – Farmingdale, NJ

Wedding in Toms River, NJ

You can find more information on Hurricane Productions on its network of websites – each built to serve a specific need in the DJ market.

Visit facebook.com/yourparty to keep up with Hurricane Productions’s most recent events through photos and videos.

NewJerseySweet16.com serves the company’s Sweet 16 clients while NewJerseyPromDJ.com is a website that NJ high schools use as a resource to plan junior and senior proms.

RutgersDJ.com features the company’s Rutgers-exclusive entertainment options. RutgersDJ.com is the official DJ of Rutgers University’s Dance Marathon – the state’s largest run student-philanthropic event. RutgersDJ.com is also a responsible for a number of alumni weddings at private venues and other alumni function both inside and outside of Rutgers. The site and company are owned and operated by Rutgers University alumni.

Beginning in the mid-1980s, the wedding entertainment industry took a dramatic turn. With the introduction of DJ Entertainment, quickly taking the place of bands that had once been the standard, the wedding and banquet business would never be the same.

So here we are in 2010, some 25 years after the wedding-DJ revolution and like all great entertaining arts, this art too has undergone quite an evolution.

Today’s top-of-the-line audio and lighting equipment produce the most vivid colors and clearest, deepest sound the industry has ever experienced. Despite all the great technological improvements that the DJ industry has embraced, there is still an element of distance between the guests and the music.

The best speakers in the world can produce a near exact reproduction of Phil Collins’ voice as it enters your ear canal, but as sweet as those words may sound– Phill Collins is not at your wedding.  The wonderful thing about using a band is the dynamic between band members, performers and the audience. On the other hand, the advantage of DJ entertainment is the versatility of having a nearly endless music library with the original recording artists.

So how do you combine DJ entertainment with the live band vibe? One great way of bridging the gap is by adding a Party Percussionist to the ensemble.  A trained Party Percussionist matches the music that the DJ is spinning adding a “live-music” element that connects guests closely to the music.

The photos shown here feature a Hurricane Productions wedding entertainment package including 4 piece QSC sound system, professional lighting, multiple flat screens, and an experienced Party Percussionist front and center.  The music takes on new life as DJ and Percussionist interact and motivate the crowd; it’s truly a unique wedding reception experience.

Please contact us for more information about adding a Party Percussionist or any other element you’ve seen in this post to your wedding or private affair.

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Email us: info@hurricaneproductions.com

There is an endless amount of value you can place on a any type of company that handles projects with vision, creativity, and personalized service.

One of the most personal services that you’ll ever hire is DJ entertainment. Despite countless DJ companies springing up all over the tri-state area, it’s hard to find talented and skilled individuals to trust with your memories.

Some DJ companies around New Jersey boast similar features to Hurricane Productions like photo and video packages, plasma screens, uplighting and more. But the difference between Hurricane Productions and it competition is that every single detail of your party is handled by the owners of Hurricane.

Competitors outsource your photos and videos to other paid professionals. There is nothing ethically wrong with that but why let your projects be passed through so many hands? Too many ideas and opinions interfere with your initial vision of your project.

Every single picture of your photo montage is digitally scanned and then edited into a professional quality montage by Hurricane Productions owners and lead entertainers Vincent Anthony Velasquez and Strato Doumanis.
The duo also produces each of the videos and presentations you’ve viewed on Hurricane’s YouTube and website.

The Next-Day Facebook photo albums are edited and posted by Vincent and Strato before you grab a cup a coffee the morning after your event.

Vincent, a Journalism and Media Studies graduate of Rutgers University, is also a videojournalist for the Star-Ledger in Newark, NJ. His daily routine includes going out into the field, shooting video and editing into video packages that are used on NJ.com and on Cablevision’s MSG Varsity network.

Here is an example of a video piece Vincent put together for the Star-Ledger and NJ.com’s High School Athlete of the Week:

Now he takes that same set of skills and is able to put together video highlights from your party as well as create photo montages for your family.

Strato designed the entire Hurricane website that you’ve used to view pictures of us, watch videos, and even fill out a price quote request form. He is well-versed in all video and photo editing programs. In fact, the Paparazzi montage in this blog post was created by Strato as a demo to show to potential clients.

When you come to Hurricane Productions there is no doubt that you can trust our entertainers to deliver an unforgettable performances but we also give you the opportunity to relive those memories with the photo and video packages we create for you.

You can view pictures, videos, demos and more at Hurricane Productions Facebook page located at facebook.com/yourparty

The South Wall Banquet Facility located in Wall, NJ is a beautiful venue in New Jersey that hosts events like weddings, anniversaries, Sweet 16s, graduations and more.

The banquet room features a full service kitchen and accommodates 200 seated guests. The atrium and lounge is perfect for intimate gatherings of 40 seated guests, or cocktail parties for up to 100.

“The staff at the South Wall Banquet Facility is the most accommodating in New Jersey,” said Vincent Anthony, president and lead entertainer at Hurricane Productions.

Hurricane Productions is the official choice of DJ entertainment for the South Wall Banquet Facility. The banquet facility is adjacent to the South Wall Fire Company.

The South Wall Banquet facility is considerably  more affordable than other area facilities and prides itself in its flexibility in terms of catering and entertainment.

Helene Hobbis is the facility’s manager. She can be reached a 732-223-4620 ext. 1 or via email: swbanquethall@aol.com

Photos shown in this post are from a Sweet 16 at the South Wall Banquet Facility. The event included a DJ Screen and a photo montage provided by Hurricane Productions.

The del Corrals at their wedding in 2007

Hurricane Productions, a premier New Jersey wedding DJ entertainment company, seeks out brides and grooms that want a personalized DJ entertainment experience.

“We’re interested in our clients beyond the wedding day,” Hurricane Productions’ lead wedding entertainer Vincent Anthony said. “We build relationships that help put their minds at ease .”

Vincent Anthony talked about the del Corral family as a perfect example of building loyalty and trust. Dave and Michelle met Vincent Anthony and the NJ DJ company through mutual friends at Rutgers University and Dance Marathon. After a dinner at Stuff yer Face, the couple choose Hurricane Productions to entertain their wedding at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ in September 2007.

When Dave and Michelle heard that two of their closest friends were getting married at the Highlawn Pavilion at the Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ in July 2009, they referred them to Hurricane Productions. Michelle was the maid of honor and Dave was a groomsmen.

Vincent Anthony with the del Corrals in 2009

To read the del Corral’s post-wedding testimonial from 2007, click to read more in this entry.

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The Highlawn Pavilion located at the Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ played host to Ben and Adriana’s Wedding this July.

Hurricane Productions, NJ’s leading wedding DJ entertainment company,  provided entertainment for the evening. Vincent Anthony hosted the wedding while DJ Strato played the couples’ favorite songs all night long.

“Weddings at the Highlawn Pavilion are second to none,” said Vincent Anthony. “The staff is professional and the food is excellent. Add that to Hurricane Productions’ entertainment and it all creates a flawless evening.”

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Michael & Stacey’s Wedding – Courtyard on Main, Freehold New Jersey

Michael and Stacey’s reception was a lot of fun and also marked the debut of Hurricane Productions’ new plasma screens!  As seen in the photo album above, the room looked beautiful, Hurricane had a sleek setup, and wedding guests had an amazing time!  Please click here or the photo collage above to view the quick captures we snapped at Michael and Stacey’s Wedding.

You can view the wedding photos at the Hurricane Productions Facebook Fan Page. Even if you don’t have a Facebook account, it’s ok! You can still view the pictures by clicking the link above.

If you do have a Facebook account and you notice yourself in a few pictures, feel free to tag yourself in them.

DID YOU ENJOY OUR PERFORMANCE AT THE WEDDING?

• Interested in booking us for your next party or engagement? Take a look at our website http://www.hurricaneproductions.com/ and give us a call; we’d be happy to speak with you about our availability and entertainment options.
• Become a Hurricane Productions FAN on Facebook
• Select dates still available in June, July and August. Consider us for your Wedding, Graduation party, Sweet 16, or Backyard Bash!

Lately we’ve been recommending a new product to our wedding, sweet 16, and mitzvah clients which delivers a big impact in a relatively small package. This product is DJ Screen. Adding a video or slide show to a DJ setup can have a significant impact on the focus of your next party. It’s small additions and details like DJ Screen that really make certain parties stand out. If you are planning a wedding, sweet 16, mitzvah or any other important function you want it to turn out as best as possible. But what actually makes for a great party?

The difference between a good party and a great party is usually found in the details. Small improvements and paying attention to detail have a huge impact on the overall outcome of a party. These details can include anything from spending some extra time on song requests to upgrading to a larger lighting package. Here at Hurricane Productions, we meet with all wedding and sweet 16 clients to stress how important these details really are. A slide show is a great way to add some personality to your event and give your guests a sentimental visual feature. DJ Screen is a one-size-fits-all screen made of lycra spandex and can stretch to meet the demands of any room size.

The great thing about this screen is that it can be directly incorporated into many existing lighting packages. For example, the trussing system used in our Complete Package (Weddings, Sweet 16s and other private functions) is perfect to support the DJ Screen while also supporting an array of intelligent DJ lighting pieces. This means less strain on your DJs to setup and run your slide-show which in turn results in reduced costs for the client.

During meal courses slide-shows and video montages are displayed on the screen while during periods of dancing the screen doubles as an added light show as music videos and visual effects are projected.

For your next party or engagement be sure to ask your DJ about any small additional upgrades that can be added to your entertainment package. If you’re interested in learning more about Hurricane Productions, a professional DJ entertainment company in central New Jersey, click here.

Many DJ companies you find on the web have an area of their site dedicated to displaying the different packages they offer. We are extremely package oriented here at Hurricane Productions because of all the benefits offering packages has on both the DJ and the client. Offering a specific combination of entertainment, lighting, and sound simplifies the entire DJ/client relationship. Packages provide a breakdown of what the DJ can offer for the client’s specific event while also allowing the DJ company to push entertainment options they know have worked well in the past.

Being the co-owner of a competitive DJ company in central New Jersey I’ve seen first hand the benefits DJ packages offer clients. DJ companies that offer packages have built up and broken down those specific packages countless times in the past. Take comfort in knowing your DJ has seen your specific package in action and know that any answers you receive from the DJ are going to be experience based and accurate.

Investing in a DJ package can help save money because the DJ will absolutely know which elements of the package are truly necessary for a successful party and which elements are optional and can reduce cost. Click here to see the packages Hurricane Productions LLC is currently offering in New Jersey for weddings, sweet sixteens, and everything else.

DJ packages usually consist of 3 basic elements:

Entertainers
Details include the number of entertainers and the type of entertainers (dj, mc, motivator, musician, etc.) included in the package.

The Setup
This describes the audio and lighting equipment the package features. You may see terms like “Basic Sound System” or “Large Light Show” but what you really want to pay attention to are the pictures associated with the package. Take a look at ALL the pictures and video each company’s website has to offer.

Duration of Services
The package should also include details on how long the performance will last. (e.g. Four hours of continuous music)

The packages you find on professional entertainment company websites have been carefully formulated to include a combination of elements which have resulted in successful past party experiences. A good DJ company knows what works best for your particular event so try and stick to their suggestions.

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Planning a large scale party is not an easy process, especially if you’ve never planned one before. There are many different aspects of the engagement that must be taken care of such as which caterer to use, which venue to use, and of course choosing an entertainment company. Don’t let all of this scare you though! Planning and executing successful party is a rewarding endeavor and the planning process can be made much easier with the help of qualified entertainment professionals. The professionals at Hurricane Productions DJ Entertainment, in New Jersey, hosts over one hundred events and parties per year and part of what makes them stand out for other DJ companies is dedication they have to their clients. Planning and entertaining such a large variety of events makes the DJ one of the most knowledgeable party-planning resources you have at your disposal.

So ask your DJ for help! It is their job to make your party run smoothly and they can offer great advice on ALL aspects of your engagement. Just remember one thing, not all DJs are created equally. The term “qualified entertainment professional” is an important one when picking a great DJ for your event. So how do you go about picking your qualified entertainment professionals? Well if you’re in New Jersey, check out Hurricane Productions LLC for starters otherwise the following Q & A might be good to take a look at. Asking your DJ the right questions shows the dj company that you are serious and knowledgeable about the event you are planning while also weeding out the less-qualified entertainment options.

What to ask when hiring a DJ:

Is your DJ insured?
This is one of the most important questions to ask your potential DJ. Most upscale venues require the entertainment company to provide them with an insurance certificate or proof of insurance. This a is a particularly volatile situation because many venues will wait to ask the DJ for proof of insurance until there is only one week left (or less) before the event. That’s right, after you’ve signed all your contracts and sent out all your deposits your venue could easily deny your DJ access to your hall at the last minute so make sure you ask this question. Hurricane Productions is fully insured.

Does your entertainment company use clean music / music edited for radio?
Make sure you know where your DJ is getting his/her music from. There are many companies that offer legal, professional grade music (such as PromoOnly) that supply DJs with songs suitable for public radio and songs that are totally censored for unacceptable language. The last thing you want to do is offend your guests with dirty lyrics. Hurricane Productions LLC is 100% clean.

Who are the DJ’s that show up to our event?
If possible, request to meet with (or at least speak to) the ACTUAL DJs that will be at your specific event. Details will often get lost if there is a middle-man between you and your DJ such as a sales associate. Hurricane Productions will always put you in direct contact with the DJ(s) supplied for your event. For the majority of Hurricane parties, the person you deal with throughout the entire planning process IS your actual DJ.

How many entertainers are included in the service?
It is highly recommended that you have at least two people at your event responsible for entertainment. This usually implies one person on the microphone motivating guests and organizing the flow of the party (master of ceremonies) and a person in charge of the music / sound system (disc jockey). Hurricane Productions sends a 2-man crew minimum to all events and will be as interactive as you want them to be.

Does your DJ use professional equipment, with multiple amplifiers and sub-woofer(s)?
There is a difference between the audio equipment you have at home and the equipment a professional DJ uses. Professional audio equipment is built to handle the abuse of taking the equipment on the road each weekend. Make sure your prospective choices use only professional equipment to ensure the music sounds as good as possible for your guests’ enjoyment. There are a multitude of professional audio brands out there but a few of the popular high-quality companies include: QSC, JBL, Cerwin Vega!, Mackie. A strong sound system should include at least two satellite speakers (tripod speakers) and one sub woofer each having their own separate amplifier. The audio professionals at Hurricane Productions adjust their sound system differently for each hall and venue to ensure peak acoustic performance.

Can your DJ provide backup equipment and personal in case of emergency?
Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, so it is important to know whether your DJ has spare equipment available to them, ON SITE. Any number of circumstances may arise between the time you book your DJ and the date of your event. It is important to know if your DJ company has a backup plan in case of a problem, no matter how unlikely it is to occur. Hurricane Productions brings backup equipment to each and every event and has NEVER experienced a problem they could not fix on site, EVER.

What happens if it rains for our outdoor party?
Always coordinate a rain-date with your DJs so you don’t find yourself without entertainment once the sun comes back out. Also, read your DJ contract thoroughly for any hidden fees. Some DJ companies will charge you extra for rain cancellations even after deciding on a suitable rain-date.

Can your DJ provide a written contract?
It is extremely important to have your booking confirmed in writing. All terms of the agreement should be in writing to avoid any complications at a later date. Typical retainer (deposit) should be at least 10-20% and no more than 50% of the total contract rate.

What do I as the client need to physically provide the DJ with?
It is important to make sure that you know what to provide. Most DJs request the following:

* One Sturdy Table for Equipment (6 Ft Preferred).

* Tablecloth / Table Skirt.

* Access to Two Electrical Outlets.

How long does it take you to set up?
This time will vary greatly on the size of the package you choose but generally most packages should take between 1 and 3 hours to set up. Hurricane Productions offers four main packages to choose from. Hurricane’s smallest package (simple package) can be set up in 45 minutes where as their largest package (Hurricane Productions package) can take closer to 3 hours to set up.

Is your DJ willing to discuss musical selections ahead of time, and is he or she willing to play requests, particularly if they are suitable for dancing?
Professional DJs cannot possibly know everything there is to know about your specific musical preferences and entertainment needs without discussion. Your DJ should be willing to listen to your ideas and suggestions. They should make themselves available prior to your engagement (either by telephone or in person) to discuss music selections and other aspects of entertainment planning. Special requests should never be a problem and your DJ should be willing to play them for you. Hurricane Productions meets with all clients in-person and most of the time it will be with the actual DJ whom will be performing at that party. Click here to see Hurricane Productions’ entire entertainment staff.

Do I really need a lighting package?
The need for a lighting package will depend on what your event is, and especially what time of day your event is taking place. If you event is during the day with a lot of windows a lighting package will make no difference. If this is not the case we suggest purchasing at least a simple lighting package. Many guests often do not like to be seen in full lighting while dancing. The DJ lighting will allow you to bring down the house lights while also motivating people to dance simply because the lighting enhances the entire party experience. Hurricane Productions uses professional intelligent DJ lighting which responds to the beat of the music.

Take your time when picking a DJ entertainment company to work with. Chances are you are planning a very special day so do it right. Remember, all DJs are not created equally; the more questions you ask the more confident you can be that you are making the right choice. It’s up to you to make sure you get the entertainment quality you deserve.

Check out HurricaneProductions.com for more information about a great DJ entertainment company in Monmouth County New Jersey.