Wedding planning advice, knowledge and insight from industry professionals with decades of weddings experience - Wedding DJs, Wedding musicians & bandleaders, photographers, event planners, caterers. Our host Bill Messinetti, has extensive credentials in the music business as a musician, drummer, bandleader, vocalist, DJ, songwriter and producer. He has been performing at weddings and helping couples plan wedding entertainment for over 20 years through his company, New York Orchestras Entertainment in NY City. With over 2000 weddings under his belt as a bandleader, he has helped plan the music for countless other types of events, as well. Bill has appeared on TV as a bandleader on several national shows. Listen as he interviews all types of professional wedding vendors.
The Wedding of Aurora & Carly - Part I (The Before)
In this very intimate conversation you will hear from a couple before the wedding. Part II will take place after the wedding. This unique approach to a podcast gets you inside to hear the perspective of a couple before they get married. DJ Boomer asks questions about why they chose the wedding venue, music choices, what they expect from the ceremony through the cocktail hour and throughout the dinner/dancing portion of the wedding. Wait until you hear the parent dance choice...
4 Aug 2026
Summer Island Party
DJ Boomer presents his SUMMER ISLAND PARTY show - Summertime, Funtime, Anytime - featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Bob Marley, UB40, Stick Figure, Shaggy and more. Escape to Summer Island! Dance and sing with your favorite boat drink in your hand. You will hear your favorite Parrothead songs and Kenny Chesney's No Shoes Nation, classic reggae favorites from Bob Marley, songs like Red Red Wine from UB40. It's a quick 2 minute podcast.
24 Jan 2025
Coming To You Live in 2025
In this special episode of Wedding Masters, guest host Reed Miller joins New York Orchestras Entertainment founder Bill Messinetti to explore the past, present, and future of wedding entertainment. Bill takes us through his journey from major label artist to live entertainment impresario and performing at thousands of weddings and events across the country. Bill explains how to get a wedding in "the zone" where your guests are not only dancing but, singing too!We also introduce the new face o...
15 Dec 2024
Getting Started - Step Two - Ceremony music, musicians, DJ
In this conversation our host discusses the different elements of a Wedding Ceremony and cocktail hour - Choosing the right Performers, music selection, working with musicians or a DJ, the required sound system and timing or timeline. This is from the perspective of someone who is a lifelong musician, a bandleader for 25 years and a DJ for 10 years. Our host, Bill Messinetti, has worked with event planners and directors of catering at some of the finest venues in the country - The Plaza...
1 Dec 2024
Getting Started - Step One Wedding Planning
If you are just starting to plan your wedding, looking for vendors, there’s a good chance you probably don’t much of an idea about how or where to start and what you need. This episode will offer insight. Topics include; options when choosing a location/venue for your wedding ceremony and dinner reception, and choosing an event planner.
Wedding venue locations mentioned; Hildene, Oheka Castle, The Vanderbilt Museum, Yale Club, Harvard Club, University Club, Lotos Club, The museum of NYC, museum of Natural History, Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Museum of American Jewish History.
22 Nov 2024
2024 Special Song Choices for Weddings
Bandleader Bill Messinetti shares expert insights on 2024's most popular special song choices for weddings, empowering couples to create unforgettable dance moments.
21 Feb 2024
Lincoln Hall at Hildene
Take a virtual visit to Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT. This historic site has been hosting weddings for decades in a tent. Listen to private functions director, Carmine Cole tell about the new 14,000 square foot structure that will house weddings, corporate events, retreats and all kinds of private events.
11 Apr 2023
Welcome to the Wedding Masters Podcast! (trailer)
Getting married? Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! Now relax. If you put your wedding in the hands of the right vendors this will be fun and enjoyable. Wedding Masters podcasts let you hear from master wedding vendors.
Don't take advice from people who view weddings from a distance. Hear from REAL WEDDING VENDORS who do this for a full-time living and have for many years.
Sit back. Grab a beverage. Relax. Listen. Enjoy!
4 Apr 2023
Getting excited about your wedding vendors & Introduction to the wedding masters
Wedding Masters podcast host, Bill Messinetti discusses what you should expect from an expert wedding vendor. We are not talking about performance in this episode. We are talking about personal interaction, trust, comfort and personality. If you are not feeling comfortable with a prospective vendor, find one that gives you the level of comfort you are looking for. While helping the listener to consider these emotions, Bill gives a quick bio on his history in the music business. You won't find many music industry people with more knowledge and experience in the wedding business than Bill. During this discussion he gives insight into the Wedding Masters podcast guests from past episodes.
26 Jan 2023
DJ Sparkx - International Wedding DJ - Cardi B’s DJ
DJ SPARKX
Hear his story how he started DJing in college, then brought his talent into night clubs, then how he became Cardi B's touring DJ and now one of New York's top wedding DJs. There very few DJs in the world with credentials that match Sparkx.
His resume also includes being a mix-show DJ on Hot 97 (New York's premiere hip hop station), he is featured on SiriusXM radio and Apple Music. He has been featured at countless music festivals including opening up for Beyonce at Coachella. TV performances include Jimmy Kimmel, Wendy Williams, SNL, VMA Awards and the Grammy Awards.
If you are looking to book an awesome DJ or want to become a DJ, this podcast is a MUST LISTEN!
For bookings contact NY Beats DJs; nybeatsdjs@yahoo.com. www.nybeatsdjs.com
30 Nov 2022
Wedding Planning with Event Planner Amanda Hudes
Podcast host Bill Messinetti, speaks with Amanda Hudes from Smiling Through Chaos Events. You will find this episode extremely informative, funny and provocative!! You will be amazed how fast an hour-long podcast seems to pass.
The duo walks you through what you need to know and look for when hiring an event/wedding planner. Amanda dedicates her time to helping women and couples smile more, stress less, and look and feel their best during the event planning experience through event planning and wellness coaching, Her training goes far beyond wedding planning and includes a Fashion Institute of Technology education. Amanda is a wellness expert with over twenty years of experience in nutrition, certified through the Columbia University-affiliated School for Nutrition (IIN), Yoga training with 200-hour certification through YogaFit and in additional fitness categories such as a Reiki healer, and a Behavior Change Specialist.
You will get the planner's perspective on what to look for when searching for vendors. You will also get Bill's bandleader perspective on working with planners. They discuss timelines, how far in advance you should book a planner and wedding vendors and so many other important wedding bullet points.
This is a MUST LISTEN if you are considering hiring a wedding planner!
10 Jun 2020
Wedding Photographer Frank Amaccapane from Natural Expressions NY Photography
If you want unique perspective on wedding photography, this is a "can't miss" episode! Get behind the camera and look through the viewfinder for an insider's angle. Frank's mindset when he shoots a wedding is so deeply thought-out it will blow your mind! And, he has the personality you want because your photographer will be with you ALL DAY LONG!! Enjoy.
Your podcast host is Bill Messinetti from New York Orchestras Entertainment.
www.naturalexpressionsNY.com
www.nyorchestras.com
21 Apr 2020
Wedding Planning: Timelines, Wedding Music, Event flow with the Event Director at Hildene The Lincoln Family Home
This is part 2 with Carmine Cole, private functions director at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT. Topics; timelines, bridal party introductions, song lists and wedding insurance. Bill and Carmine discuss how caterer and bandleaders/DJs work together to create a seamless flow. Wedding Masters podcasts discuss wedding planning advice, knowledge and insight from professional wedding industry vendors with 1000+ weddings experience. Our host Bill Messinetti has been planning and performing at weddings for over 20 years through his company, New York Orchestras Entertainment. With over 2000 weddings under his belt as a bandleader he has helped plan the music for countless other events, as well. He has appeared on TV as a bandleader for The Morning Show, the Fox Business Network and LIVE! with Regis & Kelly.
Hildene website: www.hildene.org
New York Orchestras Entertainment website: www.nyorchestras.com
21 Apr 2020
Wedding DJ Neza answers real bride questions: bridal intros, song choices, song lists, first dance, parent dances
Topics: song lists, requests, 'do not play' list, how to read the room, playing the right song at the right time, bridal intro music, special dances such as first dance and parent dances.
DJ Neza is an international wedding DJ who has DJed for Opra Winfrey, celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie and the Kardashians as well 1000+ others. Wedding Masters podcasts offer wedding planning advice, knowledge and insight from professional wedding industry vendors with 1000+ weddings experience. Our host Bill Messinetti has been planning and performing at weddings for over 20 years through his company, New York Orchestras Entertainment. With over 2000 weddings under his belt as a bandleader he has helped plan the music for countless other events, as well. He has appeared on TV as a bandleader for The Morning Show, the Fox Business Network and LIVE! with Regis & Kelly.
20 Apr 2020
Wedding planning, postponements,finding the wedding right vendors with Carmine Cole
Part 1 of 2 - Carmine Cole is the private functions director at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT. Episode Topics; How to deal with postponements due to the coronavirus, finding the right wedding vendors, what to expect on a tour of a wedding site and what to look for when choosing the right vendors for YOUR wedding.
Wedding Masters podcasts offer wedding planning advice, knowledge and insight from professional wedding industry vendors with 1000+ weddings experience. Our host Bill Messinetti has been planning and performing at weddings for over 20 years through his company, New York Orchestras Entertainment. With over 2000 weddings under his belt as a bandleader he has helped plan the music for countless other events, as well. He has appeared on TV as a bandleader for The Morning Show, the Fox Business Network and LIVE! with Regis & Kelly.
Hildene website: www.hildene.org
New York Orchestras Entertainment website: www.nyorchestras.com
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