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We offer an award-winning Edmonton DJ team, wedding and event photography, fancy photo booths, and state-of-the-art wireless uplighting for weddings and corporate parties in the Edmonton area. We're also proudly the highest rated wedding DJ and corporate DJ service in Edmonton. Explore our articles on what we offer, our DJs, tips on music and more!
Grindstone Productions Blog
1y ago
The first dance is one of the most important moments in a wedding. It’s a time for the bride and groom to share their love with their friends and family. This article will help you choose the perfect song for your first dance.
SPOILER ALERT: This article is NOT a gigantic list of song ideas. Seek that nonsense elsewhere. I genuinely believe that reading this article will help you find your ideal first dance song faster than an idea list you found on Google ever will.
It might seem like there is lot of pressure to choose the perfect first dance song for your wedding. Ideally, you want it to be ..read more
Grindstone Productions Blog
1y ago
Choosing the right photographer - or photography company - for your wedding is one of the most important decisions you will make. It is a big responsibility and a lot of pressure. We have compiled a list of some things you should keep in mind when choosing the best photographer for your wedding day.
1) Experience: A good photographer has been working with a variety of different couples with varied needs and personalities, and has extensive wedding experience. This isn't to say, "Just break the bank on the most expensive and experienced company." However, hiring somebody to provide wedding phot ..read more
Grindstone Productions Blog
1y ago
DJs are not just responsible for playing music; they play a massive role in the success of your wedding. Whether you're looking for a DJ to also announce the bride and groom's entrance, provide sound system support for MCs or musicians, or if you're just looking for someone to set the mood with some upbeat tunes, a DJ's importance cannot be understated. As such, there are a WIDE variety of price points.
The cost of a wedding DJ will vary depending on their experience and what is included in their services. For example, if you're looking for someone to do your ceremony as well as your receptio ..read more
Grindstone Productions Blog
1y ago
While I think the reasons why people should hire us over other DJ companies are pretty self-evident, sometimes, I need to explain to people why they should hire a DJ for their wedding at all. It's difficult because most people who hire us are hiring a DJ for the first time and they don't know so many things. They don't know;
What a DJ does
How and why music is mixed professionally
Why a DJ plays certain songs at certain times
How the ever-changing social dynamics at an event can impact dancing
What all of a proper DJ's fancy equipment is for
How poor quality equipment can ruin a good time
Le ..read more
Grindstone Productions Blog
1y ago
I was involved in the initial rollout of photo booths in Edmonton in the early 2000s. I mean... stuff existed in the 90s that could be considered a photo booth, but it wasn't until about 2003 that the technology became small enough to be easily transported from place to place, and affordable enough to be cost-effective to own and operate.
I digress...
Photo booths continue to be a huge hit at events of all types! People love getting pictures with their family and friends, they love the goofy props, and they especially love having a physical memento to cherish from the wedding they attended. It ..read more