Vendor Spotlight: Stolen Moments Entertainment, the Consummate Professionals of Wedding Entertainment

Jan 11, 2012 by Pretty Clever Bride

The DJ horror stories I’ve heard from brides-to-be will curl your toes, ladies! From the irresponsible band that doesn’t show to the obnoxious DJ who offends your grandma, you do not want to be reduced to tears by the entertainment at your wedding reception. For brides in the New York area, I have a solution that guarantees you won’t spend your wedding fixing your mascara… just call Stolen Moments Entertainment. Here’s four reasons why they’re the best in the business.

First, one key thing sets Stolen Moments apart from other wedding entertainment options – they’ve been in business since 1958. Longevity is a rare commodity in the reception entertainment business and you can bet a company doesn’t last that long by blowing off engagements and doing a bad job. In short, you can’t go wrong with a well established vendor with a stellar reputation and Stolen Moments meets these qualifications. “What sets us apart is the amount of time we’ve been in the business. It demonstrates a dependability level,” says Paul Scatt, Musical Director, Band Leader, and Owner of Stolen Moments. “A lot of the entertainment companies are weekend warriors, but we’re always available when a bride calls.”

Second, that kind of entertainment experience means that Stolen Moments knows how to deliver the smoothest, most stress free event possible. They know what questions to ask a bride well in advance of the event. They know which details need to be hammered out to make sure your reception will be remembered as fun and entertaining for years. You can trust Stolen Moments to get the right information from you, even when you’re not sure what that information is. “We dot the i’s and cross the t’s months before the event,” says Paul. “We make sure we know what the timeline for the event is, how to pronounce all the names, what the bride needs us to take care of.”

Third, Stolen Moments bands and ensembles are full-time musicians who work together and form a tight musical unit. You’ll never see a Stolen Moments band or ensemble taking a time-out to figure out what comes next. That, of course, means you’ll never see your guests wandering away from the dance floor! “We always say you can put a bunch of talented musicians together, but it won’t be the most flawless performance,” says Paul. “We build our bands. They’re so tight they know what’s going on, they know all the material.”

Fourth, if you’re thinking less band, more DJ, Stolen Moments has a posse of amazing DJs to meet your needs. And those DJs are just as professional and experienced as those bands are. Aside from helping you select a specific DJ to suit the style and tone of your event, Stolen Moments also makes sure that their DJs are well trained and meet the company’s standards of excellence. “We give our DJs a lot of training,” says Paul. “Because of our professionalism and years in the business, we explain how we want them to represent us in the venues and at the events.”

As if those four reasons aren’t enough, I’ll toss in that Stolen Moments can cover whatever you need for your wedding reception entertainment. Aside from dance bands and DJs, they have speciality ensembles and combos – even a harpist – for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. From up-lighting, white screening, 60 inch plasma screens, club lighting (you name it!), Stolen Moments has all of the state-of-the-art equipment you need to make your event memorable. At this rate, it’s a challenge to think of a reason NOT to call Stolen Moments.

 

But don’t take my word for it, or even Paul’s. He counsels all brides to do their homework on any entertainment company before booking. He notes that you should be sure to check a company’s track record, check with the Better Business Bureau, and make sure your entertainment company is full insured and bonded. Of course, Paul is quick to offer this advice because he knows that Stolen Moments can pass this level of inspection with flying colors. “You should do your homework and put your mind at ease. Music is a very important part of a wedding and entertainment is not where you want to skimp,” says Paul. “We have spent a long time in the business and we work very hard to make sure every event is a great one.”

Check out the gallery below and the music clips at the Stolen Moments website. And then stop waiting and start calling Stolen Moments!