Boston Event Planning Blog
Planning a wedding, gala, or corporate production and not sure where to begin? This is where our Boston-based producers, DJs, and lighting designers share the details that matter: venue intel, design inspiration, and straight-talking planning advice built from two decades of work across New England and the East Coast.
Latest Articles
Before You Book Your Wedding Venue: 15 Questions Every Couple Should Ask
15 questions every couple should ask before booking a wedding venue, from the team behind 1,000+ New England weddings.
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Why Your Production Company Should Provide the Uplighting
Why pro DJ-provided wedding uplighting creates a more dynamic, elegant atmosphere than venue lighting. Learn how expert lighting design transforms Boston weddings, galas, and corporate events.
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What Size Dance Floor Do I Need?
What dance floor size do you need? Our guide helps you choose the right black and white dance floor rental based on guest count.
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Planners vs. Venue Coordinators: What You Need to Know
What's the difference between a venue's included wedding coordinator and a third party wedding planner? This article covers the pros and cons.
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EDM-Themed Corporate Conference Event Sets a New Standard at SoWa Power Station
Highlights and takeaways from an EDM-themed corporate event produced by Black Diamond Event Production and CID Event Productions
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Understanding Extra Costs for Hosting a Wedding During Peak Tourism Season in New England Hotspots
What peak tourist season really costs New England couples: venue premiums, lodging minimums, and vendor logistics explained.
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Why It’s Challenging for Wedding and Event Professionals to Provide Helpful Referrals for Budget-Conscious Customers
Why budget-friendly vendor referrals are hard to give, and how couples can vet wedding pros without overspending.
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Carving a New Path: SMP Rebrands to Black Diamond Event Production
Discover the evolution of Spinner Music Productions to Black Diamond Event Production. Our rebrand reflects a new era of unparalleled event production services, inspired by the
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How to support local charities at your wedding
Making charity conscious decisions throughout wedding planning, you can incorporate elements that have a lasting impact on special causes.
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Three wedding memories that you have to capture on film
Three wedding moments you have to capture on film, from videographers who have shot hundreds of New England receptions.
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5 Benefits to Wedding Uplighting
Through professional lighting design, uplighting is a simple yet dramatic way to control the atmosphere of weddings and events.
Read moreEvent Planning, Answered
The quick answers couples and planners ask us most. For anything specific to your date, our team is one call away.
What does the Black Diamond blog cover?
Wedding and event planning across New England: lighting and uplighting design, DJ and MC entertainment, photo booths, dance floors, corporate AV, photography and videography, venue intel, and real planning advice from our Boston-based team.
Where is Black Diamond Event Production based?
We are a full-service event production company based in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, serving weddings, corporate events, and celebrations throughout New England and the East Coast since 2002.
How do I choose the right wedding entertainment in Boston?
Start with experience, references, and a team that handles entertainment and production together. Our Boston wedding DJ and entertainment services pair seasoned DJs and MCs with in-house lighting and sound, so the whole room runs as one.
Do you cover corporate events and AV, not just weddings?
Yes. Alongside weddings, we produce corporate events, conferences, and galas with full-scale audio, video, lighting, and staging. Learn more on our corporate event production page.
How can I get planning help for my event?
Reach out any time. Call 978-310-3113 or start your event online and our team will help you map out entertainment, lighting, and production for your date.
Let's Get It On the Books.
Call us or start your event online. We will handle the details, from the first idea to the last song.