Atlanta and its surrounding area has become a huge destination for brides and grooms, and as a result, a ton of amazing Atlanta wedding reception venues have cropped around the state. From Marietta to Roswell to straight up downtown Atlanta, there’s a wedding venue...
Over the last few years, country music and more rustic, rural wedding have come on strong! From barns to open fields, mason jars to candletop barrels, the simpler side of life is creeping into wedding themes around the country. So whether you’re looking for...
Chances are, this is your first time hiring a DJ for a wedding or event- you probably have a ton of questions. What songs do I pick, how long does a DJ play, what do I need to know? To help you out, Uptown Down Entertainment’s Brandon Stiles walks you through...
A few months ago, the Uptown Down band had the privilege of playing one of the great Charleston wedding venues : the Gadsden House. Situated in the heart of downtown (and right near the water) of beautiful Charleston, the Gadsden house is a gorgeous, two-story venue...
When it comes to tipping wedding vendors, know that it’s NOT mandatory- it’s more so a welcome and appreciated gesture for a job well done. At Uptown Down, we believe vendors should be tipped in two instances: If the client feels like the band or DJ has...
We get questions all the time about wedding ceremony music! What ceremony songs to choose, how long should they last, how much does it cost, should it be modern or classical? So today we’re going to be looking over all of it: the art of planning wedding ceremony...
So you’re debating whether you want a band or DJ to perform at your wedding. In light of the new Beauty and the Beast movie coming out, it’s possibly the only time I can use this introduction without sounding random: “Ah, it’s a tale as...
So you’ve picked a date. You’ve picked a venue. That’s awesome! Those are the two biggest things to lock down when you get started planning a wedding, so you’re well on your way! Following this, people usually try to lock down 1 of 2 options: the next two things...
Chances are this is your first time planning a wedding, or even a big event! And with that comes about 10,000 things you feel like you need to arrange/book/order to get ready for it. It can be SUPER overwhelming! Even pros fall victim to the feeling- even though I...
More and more in our business, we see engaged couples wanting to pick out unique, not-overplayed-to-death songs for their first dance at their wedding. We ALSO see them not having any clue where to start, or even where to find some recommendations to get the creative...
The team at Uptown Down Entertainment is phenomenal! They really know how to play the right music to get everyone out on the dance floor and keep them having a great time all night long
-- Debbie Neff
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