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Wedding reception at Tupper Manor in Beverly, Massachusetts
Venue Spotlights

Tupper Manor Wedding Venue in Beverly, MA

A look at Tupper Manor’s historic mansion, oceanfront surroundings, reception flow, lighting possibilities, and what makes the Beverly venue work so well for a celebration.

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Oceanfront wedding reception at Misselwood at Endicott College
Venue Spotlights

Misselwood Wedding Venue at Endicott College in Beverly, MA

Explore Misselwood’s oceanfront ceremony setting, tented reception, lighting, sound planning, and the wedding-day flow couples and guests experience.

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Venue Spotlights

The Grove at Briar Barn Inn. Wedding Venue in Rowley, MA

A North Shore Wedding Venue We Love

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DJ Advice

The Truth About Finding the Best Wedding DJ

spent any time searching for a wedding DJ, you’ve probably seen the same phrases over and over again.

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Venue Spotlights

Floriana Wedding Venue in Ipswich, MA

A North Shore Wedding Venue We Love

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Venue Spotlights

Willowdale Estate Wedding Venue in Topsfield, MA

If you’re searching for a North Shore wedding venue that feels private, polished, and genuinely special, Willowdale Estate is one of those places that just gets it right.

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DJ Advice

What Does a Wedding DJ Actually Do?

Many couples begin planning their wedding with a simple assumption about DJs.

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DJ Advice

7 Things Couples Should Consider Before Hiring a Wedding DJ

When couples start planning their wedding, one of the biggest decisions they make is choosing their DJ. The music sets the tone for the entire reception. It influences the energy, the atmosphere, and the experience your guests will remember long after the nigh…

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DJ Advice

When a Date Night Costs More Than Your DJ Upgrade

Wedding planning can be exciting, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. Couples have a lot of decisions to make and a lot of opinions coming at them from every direction. One of the things I see happen over and over again is couples focusing on price when cho…

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DJ Advice

The “Too Good To Be True” Wedding DJ Price: What It Usually Means (and Why It Matters).

If you’re shopping for a wedding DJ right now, you’ve probably seen it.

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Planning Ideas

Professional Standards, Peace of Mind: What to Look for in a Wedding Vendor

In the wedding world, it is easy to focus on social media. The photos, the highlight videos, the reels, and the “wow” moments. Those things matter, but there is another side of the experience that is just as important and often overlooked. The fundamentals.

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DJ Advice

The TSG Difference: What a Premium Wedding DJ Experience Really Feels Like

Every couple wants their wedding day to feel smooth, joyful, and unforgettable. The music matters, the flow matters, and the people you trust with your most important moments absolutely matter. But in an industry where the range of service levels is incredibly…

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TSG Stories

A Market Leader In Same Sex Weddings

On July 1, 2013, TSG Weddings announced that they will be the first wedding DJ company in the Greater Boston Area to dedicate an entire portion of their business to same-sex couples. As the first state in the U.S. to allow same-sex marriage, Massachusetts has …

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Real Weddings

Alan + Olivia’s Endicott Estate Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman helped a super sweet couple at The Endicott Estate in Dedham, MA. This historic mansion was the perfect setting for their intimate ceremony and dinner/dancing reception. Andy said:

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Real Weddings

Allison + Tim’s Indian Pond Country Club Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman rocked wedding #2 for this awesome extended family at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA. Allison & Tim were guests at their cousin’s wedding that Andy DJ’d a while back and they called and made sure to get him for their special day t…

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Real Weddings

Caitlin + David’s Peabody Essex Museum Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie provided the soundtrack and the Peabody Essex Museum was the backdrop to a fantastic night for David & Caitlin. The ceremony and dinner/dancing reception were simply stunning. Some of Sam’s favorite take away moments were:

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Real Weddings

Cathy + Wendy’s Private Residence Tented Wedding

DJ CJ Cracchiolo had a double wedding weekend, this time crushing it in a backyard tent!

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Real Weddings

Debby + Greg’s Moraine Farm Wedding

DJ CJ Cracchiolo killed it at one of his favorite venues, Moraine Farm in Beverly, MA.

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Real Weddings

Emily + Dan’s Moraine Farm Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie returns to one of his favorite venue’s on the North Shore to celebrate a Memorial Day Weekend wedding with Emily and Dan!

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Services & Enhancements

How Important is Professional Videography?

The main advantage of having a professional videographer instead of your friend or relative’s handy cam, aside from the professional equipment, is the experience factor. One aspect of a professional videographer’s job is operating the video camera but, the mos…

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Music & Dancing

How to Build a Wedding Playlist That Feels Like You

One of the questions couples ask us most often is how to create a wedding playlist that feels personal. They want their music to reflect their taste, their story, and the energy they want for their guests. At TSG Weddings, we love when couples get involved in …

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Real Weddings

Jacqueline + Daniel’s Barn at Wight Farm Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie brought the energy to Jacqueline & Daniel’s wedding at the Barn at Wight Farm in Sturbridge MA.

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Real Weddings

Jennifer + Eric’s LaBelle Winery Wedding

DJ Noah Rodman rocked a wedding with this awesome group of extended family at the Labelle Winery in Amherst, NH. Jennifer & Eric were guests at another wedding with entertainment provided by TSG Weddings and were excited to know that their big day would be gre…

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Services & Enhancements

Lighting Makes A Difference

Entertainment and atmosphere are the two most important factors in creating an unforgettable event, especially when it comes to getting that dance floor packed. While entertainment is easy to understand—the music needs to be on point, and the flow of the event…

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TSG Stories

Mark Dixon + TSG Weddings

Friends, Family, Co-Workers, Business Partners, and Clients,

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Real Weddings

Marla + Linda’s Hawthorne Hotel Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie celebrated with old friends at The Hawthorne Hotel, in Salem MA.

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Real Weddings

Matt + Kim’s Peirce Farm at Witch Hill Wedding

DJ CJ Cracchiolo had so much fun partying with Kim & Matt at one of his favorite venues, Peirce Farm in Topsfield, MA.

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Real Weddings

Maureen + Adam’s Granite Links Wedding

DJ CJ Cracchiolo back in action at Granite Links in Quincy! Thunder storms didn’t stop this party!

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Real Weddings

Meg + Zack’s Granite Links Wedding

DJ’s Andy Sussman & CJ Cracchiolo helped a lot of people sweat at Meg & Zack’s Granite Links wedding!

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Real Weddings

Megan + Tim’s Saphire Estate Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie was honored to entertain for Megan and Tim’s families at Saphire Estate in Sharon, MA.

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Planning Ideas

Personalizing Your Boston Wedding Cake

We’ve all seen pictures of our parents’ wedding cake. Generally, they all look the same, right? White frosting piped in swags and scrolls, lots of frosting flowers, pillars and columns, etc.

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Real Weddings

Riley + Tyler’s Barn At Gibbet Hill Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie rocked the house at the Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA. The ceremony and dinner/dancing reception were simply stunning. Some of Sam’s favorite take away moments were:

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Real Weddings

Sam + Max’s Willowdale Estate Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman back in action at Willowdale Estate! The weather was great and the crowd was on fire!

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Real Weddings

Samantha + Alex’s Birch Wood Vineyard Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman helped two amazing families at The Birch Wood Vineyard in Derry, NH. The ceremony was outdoors and stunning and the dance floor was packed all night inside. Andy said:

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Real Weddings

Sarah + Kyle’s Saphire Estate Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman got to work with one of the most awesome couples ever for this Saphire Estate wedding celebration!

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DJ Advice

Shopping For A Boston Wedding DJ

Why Hiring the Right Wedding DJ Matters.

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Real Weddings

Taelyr + Christopher’s Hamilton Hall Wedding

DJ Sam Lurie was honored to work with Taelyr and Christopher at Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA.

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Music & Dancing

The Most Requested First Dance Wedding Songs for 2025

The first dance is one of the most personal moments of your wedding day. It is the moment where everything else seems to fade away and it is just the two of you, surrounded by the people who love you. Choosing the perfect first dance song can feel exciting, me…

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Real Weddings

Tori + Nunzio’s Concord Colonial Inn Wedding

DJ Andy Sussman had the chance to work with an awesome couple that loved music. No matter what he played, people danced! It was fantastic. Andy said:

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DJ Advice

What Makes a Professional Wedding DJ Different? (And Why It Matters for Your Day)

When couples start planning their wedding, the DJ is usually on the list. You know you need one, but it’s not always clear how different one DJ can be from another. Many couples assume a DJ simply plays music, but the truth is very different.

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Planning Ideas

What To Look For – Onsite Bridal Stylist

Join Wedding Wire and The Knot! These are the perfect websites to find any vendors, photos, and reviews from other brides. Spend some time going through these sites and you’re guaranteed to find options.

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DJ Advice

Work With Someone That Specializes In Weddings

When we hire someone for a service, we always want to make sure we maximize the opportunity for the best possible outcome.

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