Capital District DJ Kenny Casanova serves up wedding tips, party ideas, theme wedding info, and more for the Albany NY area and beyond.

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Themed Alternatives to Wedding Place Cards

Jul 26th, 2010 | By kennycasanova
Themed Alternatives to Wedding Place Cards

You know the little cards that lead you to your table at the wedding reception… Well, people are really raising the bar now. It seems that place cards do not even need to be cards anymore. As I wrote in a previous blog about a month ago, I recently saw a couple use lit tea candles with their guests names printed on the candle holders. This isn’t the only alternative option out there, especially when a them is involved.



The Ultimate Willy Wonka Theme Party

Jul 21st, 2010 | By kennycasanova
The Ultimate Willy Wonka Theme Party

This blog contains a valuable link to planning tips for her recent Wonka Birthday party that she threw for her kids – complete with invitations, Wonka Bars, the Contract, Games, Party Supplies, Coloring Pages, Cakes, Pictures, Music, Soundtracks, Golden Tickets, Lickable Wallpaper, Trivia, Wonka Decorations, Thank You Notes, Prizes, Pinatas, Wonka Candy of all kinds. You name it, and it is here!



Three Tasty New Wedding Reception Trends

Jun 28th, 2010 | By kennycasanova
Three Tasty New Wedding Reception Trends

With all the weddings that we do, I come across some pretty inventive ideas. I love to share what I see. Here are three fun and yummy new trends in modern weddings, that will help get your taste buds going.



Lit Tea Candle Place Card Idea

Jun 8th, 2010 | By kennycasanova
Lit Tea Candle Place Card Idea

Lit Tea Candle Place Cards – a neat and romantic idea for wedding receptions, plus, it’s affordable!



Tips For Wedding Tipping

May 21st, 2010 | By kennycasanova

Quite often I get the uncomfortable question from curious brides and grooms about tipping. I always say the same thing. “It is optional at weddings. A tip for any service is appreciated, but usually not at all expected. Just tip if you were really really happy with your outcome.”



Hiring a Wedding DJ (for areas in the world we don’t service!) :)

Mar 30th, 2010 | By kennycasanova

There are a ton of people out there who consider themselves “Disc Jockeys,” but they all offer many different things. There are a number of things to look for, to make sure you pick the right DJ for your wedding ceremony and/or wedding recetion.



Pirate Theme Wedding Reception Ideas

Feb 10th, 2010 | By kennycasanova
Pirate Theme Wedding Reception Ideas

Planning a wedding reception with a pirate theme? By pillaging and plundering through this article, it will be really easy to steal yourself some great tips for your pirate themed wedding! Below I have categorized most of every aspect of a wedding reception, through the eye patch of a pirate.



Italian Wedding Traditions

Oct 19th, 2009 | By kennycasanova

I recently did one of the most research-involved DJ gigs to date; a 50th Italian Wedding Anniversary, NO ENGLISH, with all Italian music straight from Italy!



Top 10 List of Modern Trends in Wedding Reception Ideas

Oct 10th, 2009 | By kennycasanova
Top 10 List of Modern Trends in Wedding Reception Ideas

Lately, the traditions involved in Wedding Receptions are changing to meet the demands of a new generation. They are no longer the boring slow-dance packed night with cake-cutting and garter toss as the main attractions. They are morphing into more elaborate customized events with lots of energy and surprises to mirror the bride and groom’s character.



When your School Teacher is also a DJ…

Sep 28th, 2009 | By kennycasanova

For those of you who don’t know me that well, I am a DJ, an experienced pro wrestling ring announcer, and NY certified high school English instructor for the Capital Region Career & Technical School. I like music, writing, long walks on the beach and long trips to the Chinese Buffet.