The Black Diamond Journal

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.

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Rainy Wedding Day Tips | Black Diamond Event Production
DJ Tips

Rainy Wedding Day Tips

Tips and encouragement for what to do when rain is in the forecast for your wedding day. Rainy wedding day tips.

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Weddings

5 Reasons In Favor Of A First Look

%%primary_category%% - Five reasons why couples should consider First Look photos before the ceremony to save time and enjoy more of their day.

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DJ Tips

Top 10 Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast Tips

Ten toast tips for maids of honor and best men, from MCs who have heard a thousand wedding speeches. Keep it short, sincere, and memorable.

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Country Club Uplighting
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Tewksbury Country Club

Tewksbury Country Club weddings: what to know about the venue, layouts, and entertainment from a team that performs there regularly.

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Black Swan Country Club wedding ceremony
Venue Spotlight

Black Swan

Black Swan Country Club weddings in Georgetown, MA overlooking pristine greens on Boston's North Shore. Golf Club wedding venue.

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Weddings

5 Must-See New England Barn Wedding Venues

The best barn wedding venues in New England, handpicked by Black Diamond's event team. Rustic charm, modern amenities, and packed dance floors.

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Weddings

Top 10 New England Waterfront Wedding Venues

2022 list of the top 10 waterfront wedding venues in New England. From lakeside, riverfront or Atlantic Ocean beach these venues are STUNNING

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Weddings

COVID Wedding Era Lessons Learned

How has COVID-19 affected weddings and events? What new safety protocols will remain for post covid wedding pros? LESSONS WE'VE LEARNED

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Weddings

5 Reasons to Bundle Your Wedding Vendors

Why bundling your wedding DJ, photo, and video with one team changes the outcome of your night. Five real benefits from Black Diamond.

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New England Wedding Venues | Black Diamond Event Production
DJ Tips

Ten Questions To Ask Your Wedding DJ

Insurance? Backups? Reliable? What to make sure your entertainment provider guarantees before signing your wedding dj contract.

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Good Questions

Event 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.

Planning Something?

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.