Dear DJ AJ9: How Do You Design a Lighted Monogram?

Sarah and Brian's Plum Purple Lighted Monogram with Key Motif Designed by Something New Entertainment to Match Their Wedding Stationery.

  Ever wonder how a Something New Entertainment lighted monogram design goes from dream to reality?  Read ON for a glimpse into our design process! Your designer will ask you a series of questions about the existing design elements that you’ve already planned for your wedding — though we want your lighted monogram or gobo [...]

Wedding Pro Interview: Larry Spencer of Spencer Photography

A Stunning Bridal Portrait of a Bride in her Wedding Gown by Larry Spencer of Spencer Photography.

. . The Something New Entertainment team first met Larry Spencer of Spencer Photography through our mutual association with Today’s Bride Magazine and Shows and through our mutual friendship with Wedding Planner Brandi Hamerstone of All Events Planned, but we really hit it off because of Larry’s great personality and KILLER eye for light! . [...]

Dear DJ AJ9: Will Lighting Design “Work” in my Rustic Venue?

Golden Amber Uplighting Inside the Barn at Conrad Botzum Farmstead.

  The Something New Entertainment Team has received several inquiries, as of late, from some of our clients with (what the wedding industry would generally classify as) “rustic” venues, asking about lighting design in their barn, cabin, vineyard, stone castle, or outdoor area. This article features photos from some of our work at the area’s [...]

Remembering Love: In Memoriam, Eric Reed

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Today, the team at Something New Entertainment pauses to honor the passing of Eric Reed. I received the call in the early morning on March 27, 2013 that Eric Reed had passed, and — in the days since — I have found myself often reflecting on my brief but poignant interaction with this kind man [...]

Something New Entertainment Internship Program Wins CBC Award

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We are thrilled to announce that Something New Entertainment has, again, been honored with an award — this time, for our summer internship offerings! Following our nomination in January, Something New Entertainment’s Internship program has been named “Coolest Internship” in the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education and Cleveland Business Connects Magazine’s Expy Awards. Education [...]

Something New Entertainment Internship Program Finalist for 2 Awards

(Akron, OH.) – The Something New Entertainment team of Masters of Ceremonies, Disc Jockeys, Lighting Designers, and Event Professionals is proud to announce finalist status for two prestigious local awards. Something New Entertainment Creative Director and Talent Manager Anna-Jeannine “DJ AJ9″ Herman has been selected as one of five of Northeast Ohio’s “Best Intern Mentor” [...]

The Boutique Bridal Bazaar: an Out of the Ordinary Bridal Extravaganza

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Please join the staff of Something New Entertainment and other boutique wedding professionals from around Northeast Ohio for a one-of-a-kind bridal experience at the Boutique Bridal Bazaar, this weekend.  The Boutique Bridal Bazaar is the collaborative invention of the beauty and brains behind Something White Bridal Boutique, Rebecca Somnitz and (Something New Bride) Karin Kurtz. For those [...]

Idea Gallery: Up, Up, and Away! Dance on a Cloud, a Romantic First Dance Effect

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. No moment will compare to your first dance in the arms of your new husband or wife.  It’s more than tradition; it’s a moment in the spotlight with your sweetheart where everyone’s eyes will be on you, but you’ll only have eyes for each other. . Want to make your first dance even more [...]

NOCHE names SNE Intern “Intern of the Year”

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. We are proud to announce that Something New Entertainment’s very own Máire Reynolds has been named 2012 “Intern of the Year” by the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education! . Máire was chosen for this award through a presentation competition held Thursday, August 9, 2012 at LaunchHouse where interns from across Northeast Ohio made [...]

Salina & Mike Brereton Video Testimonial, August 11th, 2012, Elm Ridge Party Center, Canal Fulton Ohio

Something New Entertainment video testimonial Wedding Date: August 11th 2012 Location: Elm Ridge Party Center, Canal Fulton Ohio