Mix: Latin Influenced Wedding Mix | Bryan Festa
Live DJ Mix recorded New Year’s Eve at a wedding at Hotel LBI in Ship Bottom, NJ by Executive Event Host Bryan Festa.
Jan 08, 2021•31 min
The EMG Podcast
Wedding industry professionals providing entertaining insight and tips for couples to be. Artist spotlights, DJ mixes, event planning tools and more! Hosted by New Jersey based entertainment company Elegant Music Group.
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Episodes
Planning Tips: 2021 Wedding Trends from The Knot
On our first episode of the year, industry professionals and EMG Executive Event Hosts, Tom Gambuzza and Matty Goshen , discuss The Knot's Anticipated 2021 Wedding Trends and what they could mean for your wedding.
Jan 04, 2021•23 min
2020 EMG Year in Review
The guys recap 2020 and provide a detailed blow-by-blow look inside the business as the world shut down. If you’re just joining the EMG story and want to get caught up, this is a great starting point!
Dec 29, 2020•57 min
Planning Tips: How to Make a Great Best Man Speech
EMG Partners Tom Gambuzza and Mike Saulpaugh provide their top 9 tips for making a great best man speech. Mike also recovers from amnesia while recording, and recounts the time he delivered a best man speech of his own.
Dec 14, 2020•17 min
Mix: Pop Hits Mix | Jon Missonellie
Live mix recorded December 2020 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Dec 07, 2020•28 min
Mix: November 2020 Wedding Mix | Matty G
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Stone House in Warren, NJ on November 7, 2020 by Executive Event Host Matty G.
Dec 03, 2020•16 min
Planning Tips: Finding Your Planning Style
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh discuss how to find your wedding planning style.
Nov 30, 2020•13 min
Mix: Lounge Mix | DJ Chelli
Live mix recorded November 2020 by EMG Event Host Chelli.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Spotlight Interview: DJ Chelli
This week, Mike Saulpaugh interviews Event Host, DJ Chelli . The two discuss Chelli's familial background in the business, her path to EMG, and other topics.
Nov 18, 2020•36 min
Mix: Live Wedding Dance Set | Bryan Festa
Live DJ Mix recorded November 7, 2020 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, NJ by Executive Event Host Bryan Festa.
Nov 12, 2020•28 min
Planning Tips: Why You Should Avoid The Cost Question First
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh explain why you should never ask "how much do you cost" as your first question to a wedding vendor.
Nov 09, 2020•13 min
Mix: Latin Mix Part #2 | Kenny Molina
Live DJ Mix recorded October 2020 by Event Host Kenny Molina.
Nov 04, 2020•31 min
Mix: Halloween Mix | Jon Missonellie
Live Halloween mix recorded October 31, 2020 by EMG Event Host Jon Missonellie.
Nov 02, 2020•30 min
Mix: Latin Mix Part #1 | Kenny Molina
Live DJ Mix recorded October 2020 by Event Host Kenny Molina.
Oct 28, 2020•32 min
Mix: Live Wedding Mix | Yanko Hernando
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes in Mountain Lakes, NJ on October 17, 2020 by Event Host Yanko Hernando.
Oct 22, 2020•26 min
Mix: Live Wedding Mix | Frank Tadros
Live DJ Mix recorded at a wedding at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ on October 12, 2020 by Event Host Frank Tadros.
Oct 21, 2020•22 min
Planning Tips: What Makes a Great Wedding MC
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh discuss the qualities and characteristics of what makes a great wedding MC, and what you should consider before selecting one for your special day.
Oct 13, 2020•19 min
Mix: Tom Gambuzza's Favorite Cocktail Hour
Live Cocktail Hour Mix recorded on September 25, 2020 at Baskin Ridge Country Club by Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza.
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Planning Tips: A/V Enhancements
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh discuss EMG’s wedding A/V enhancements including TVs, video walls, and custom audio projects. The three discuss what you should know and consider before selecting one for your special day.
Sep 29, 2020•15 min
Planning Tips: Atmospheric Enhancements
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh are in rare form this week as they discuss EMG’s atmospheric enhancements . The three discuss what you should know and consider before selecting one for your special day.
Sep 22, 2020•15 min
Vendor Spotlight: Justin Pedrick Photography
This week, Mike Saulpaugh sits down with Justin Pedrick of Justin Pedrick Photography , an EMG Brand Partner. The two discuss the role and need-to-know info on great wedding photography and also chat about their friendship and Justin’s journey to weddings.
Sep 03, 2020•49 min
Spotlight Interview: Jon Missonellie
This week, Tom Gambuzza interviews EMG Event Host, Jon Missonellie. The two discuss Jon’s background, his serendipitous and fateful journey to EMG, and unique work outside of the company.
Aug 26, 2020•50 min
Mix: Live Vermont Wedding Mix | Tom Gambuzza
Live Wedding Mix recorded on August 22, 2020 at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont by Executive Event Host Tom Gambuzza.
Aug 24, 2020•20 min
Planning Tips: Wedding Photo Booths
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh discuss EMG’s wedding photo booths and what you should know and consider when selecting one for your special day. For more information, check out our blog: Smile! EMG’s Guide to Wedding Photo Booths...
Aug 18, 2020•17 min
Spotlight Interview: Austin Okula
This week, Tom Gambuzza interviews EMG Event Host, Austin Okula. The two discuss Austin’s upbringing, journey to EMG, and his unique and analytical mind.
Aug 17, 2020•36 min
Planning Tips: Event Lighting
EMG Partners Mike Carleo , Tom Gambuzza , and Mike Saulpaugh discuss all things lighting and what you should know and consider before your event. The three discuss uplighting, dance floor lighting, and custom monograms. For more information, check out our blog: Light it Up: EMG’s Guide to Event Lighting...
Aug 03, 2020•21 min
Our First Weddings Back: Events in Review
EMG is back! Managing Partner Michael Saulpaugh interviews Partner & Executive Host Tom Gambuzza and Hudson Heights Band Leader Eden Mendez for a review of EMG’s first weddings since quarantine. The two dish on how it went and what current couples can expect if they go with a tented affair in this current climate.
Jul 27, 2020•13 min
Preparing for Your First EMG Meeting Part 1: Questions You'll Be Asked
This episode is tailored for clients prepping for their first meeting with EMG. Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Mike Saulpaugh outline the big questions you’ll be asked and what to consider when formulating answers.
Jul 21, 2020•12 min
Preparing for Your First EMG Meeting Part 2: Questions You Should Ask
This episode is tailored for clients prepping for their first meeting with EMG. Managing Partner Tom Gambuzza & Executive Event Host Bryan Festa outline the questions you should ask during our first meeting and why they are relevant.
Jul 21, 2020•11 min
Music Matters: Breaking Down the Band/DJ Hybrid (Part 4 of 4)
In this final part 4 of 4, Managing Partners Mike Carleo & Tom Gambuzza wrap up their discussion on the Band/DJ Hybrid by discussing the inner workings of incorporating a DJ into a full dance band.
Jul 14, 2020•24 min
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