There’s a right way and a wrong way to throw a Herrington Inn wedding. Of course, the same could be said of any wedding venue – but this boutique Geneva, Illinois venue is literally across the road from Backthird’s office, and just as charming as they come. We’re partial to seeing as many successful events there as possible. Our musicians and DJs have been working weddings at the Herrington Inn since 2005. Here are a few tips from the Backthird team to make planning your wedding there easy. […]

There’s no such thing as a Morton Arboretum wedding DJ. If you’re been engaged a little while, you’ve no doubt discovered this already: Your DJ (like your photographer, your florist, and whoever actually says “have you the ring?”) won’t be an employee of the venue you choose for your wedding. You’ll vet and hire the DJ yourself. Every professional DJ visits literally dozens of different wedding venues every year. Want a little insight into how we think? Backthird DJs are at the Arboretum several times a month for weddings and events – we even hold mock Arboretum weddings when we examine and certify our new DJs after they’ve been trained. Read on to learn what we always tell our new team members about Morton Arboretum wedding DJs work – or take a look at our most popular Arboretum wedding plans and prices right here. […]

Hotel Arista weddings are pure class. From the upscale Grand Ballroom to the charming “living room” entry area to the sweet lighting in the bathrooms (seriously, check it out), this Naperville wedding venue has all the elegance of a boutique Chicago wedding venue – with some conveniences you just won’t get anywhere else. Backthird Entertainment DJs and musicians have been working at Hotel Arista weddings since 2008 – and we keep pretty decent notes. Here are our DJs’ tips about what wedding couples should – and shouldn’t – do to get the most out of an Arista wedding. […]

“Which room should we dance in for our Morton Arboretum wedding?” It’s not a question every engaged couple has to ask – most wedding venues have one dance floor to rock out on, take it or leave it. But not so at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, where your wedding DJ might be playing in a historic library, in a banquet hall overlooking a lake, or even on an outdoor patio depending on the plan you line up with event staff. Often, the size of your guest list and the nature of your day will determine the best Arboretum wedding space for dancing. Other times, it’ll be up to you to decide where the dance floor goes. […]

There’s a lot to love about a Heritage Prairie Farm wedding: The views at this Elburn, Illinois wedding venue are sensational. The food is fantastic – and much of it was grown literal steps from where you’ll be eating it. And if you’re looking for some unique spaces to express your personality and make your celebration memorable, you can’t do better than the tents, barns and fields of Heritage Prairie Farm. Just as long as your DJ knows how to throw a party within those unique spaces. There’s a lot to love about a Heritage Prairie Farm wedding for DJs and musicians, too. We should know – our teams worked there 10 separate times this year alone. Here’s what we recommend to make the most of your wedding ceremony and reception down on the Farm …  […]