Dr. Hugo Drax past away on June 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Drax was the president of the American Disc Jockey Association and a innovator for our industry! As a tribute to a man I called leader, mentor and friend we go back many years into the archive for this interview I did with him in Atlantic City at DJ Times! I will soon follow …

List of ALL The Shows We Cover in this Podcast Episode: • Pittsburgh DJ Summit Pittsburgh, PA January 12-14 2026 • NAMM Anaheim, California January 20-24 2026 • Mobile Entertainment Expo Las Vegas, NV February 2026 • Beat mix clinic, New York City March 2026 • Midwest DJs Live Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 27-29 2025 • ARMS DJ Tennessee June 16 2025 •…

Mike Fernino from the Wedding Of Distinction Podcast speaks with Gateway Limousine Owner Mark DiChiara about his company's reputation for excellence and their longevity in the wedding coach service business. Find out more about Gateway Limousine at GatewayLimos.com Gateway Limo * 74 Mattatuck Heights Road - Waterbury CT 06705 203-753-5466…

Announcing a NEW Facebook group for wedding couples who are in search of a great wedding DJ! "Find Your Wedding DJ" is a facebook group with just 2 types of members....... Wedding couples and DJs. Every DJ is vetted and is a legitimate experienced professional wedding entertainer. You won't have to stress over where and how to find a DJ because the…

Mike Fernino from Music In Motion Entertainment of Oxford Connecticut offers a master list of 15 questions you should consider asking when interviewing a DJ for your wedding. As a 35+ year veteran of the wedding industry Mike knows exactly the necessary questions that can make the difference between finding the right fit or making a critical error.…

Live from the Woodwinds Bridal Show recorded January 2025 we are talking wedding photography, proper usage of light and even artificial intelligence with Randall Mena. Photography by Randall Mena * 319 Peck Street - Building 2 New Haven CT 203-887-5243 * RandallMena.comBy Michael Fernino

Anthony's Ocean View of New Haven Connecticut has long been known as one of the TOP wedding destinations in all of Southern New England. It truly is a destination because they have made the place into a ocean front paradise! On the program is Marcello, a second generation from the Delmonico family who takes some time to discuss the food, the servic…

Vincent from King Vincent Storm Photography & Videography is second generation as his father started the business a long long time ago. Back in the days of film and developing studios! I've known and worked with Vinny and his family for many years so this podcast interview was a bit of a reunion as we discuss the evolution of wedding photography an…

Recorded Live at the 2025 Woodwinds Bridal Show, Mike Fernino sits down to talk wedding invitations with Lauren from Custom Creations Boutique of Bristol CT. Not to be confused with basic invitations, Lauren makes all of her pieces custom for her clients and shipping all over the world! Custom Creations Boutique - 105 Peck Lane * Bristol, CT. 06010…

For a Latin Wedding there can be a great benefit to hiring a Spanish Bi-Lingual DJ/MC. Not just for their experience with Latin music and culture but also the bi-lingual element allowing some wedding guests who don't speak English to feel included. Alex from Fiesta Productions sits down for this interview recorded live from the Woodwinds Bridal Sho…

Mike Fernino continues his series from the Woodwinds Bridal Show. In this episode we feature Theresa from TLC Ceremonies. Theresa discusses all that goes into being a skilled public speaker along with the differences between a Justice Of The Peace, Wedding officiant, and a wedding celebrant! And why you should know the difference as well !! 203-494…

Isabella from J Cakes talks sweet creations on the podcast. Recorded Live from The Woodwinds 2025 Bridal Show. We get into what's trending, tasty and fun for wedding treats and the statement a artsy wedding cake can make! *** Show Note : Excessive background noise. We apologize but still feel the interview is worthy of airing. JCakes * 5 Foxon Road…

Having your furry best friend be a part of your special wedding day is now possible thanks to Wedding Bliss Pet Care from Guilford Connecticut. They pamper your pet and get them all dressed in their best for your special day. And after walking the aisle and turning heads Wedding Bliss Pet Care will them home and put them to bed. I interview with Da…

This is a double episode of the Wedding Of Distinction! Made to please both the bride and groom looking for wedding clothing. Part 1 * My guest is Lindsey from Ivory & Blush Bridal of Guilford Connecticut. We discuss everything from wedding gowns, to bridesmaids dresses and even moth of the bride fashion. Ivory & Blush * 1310 Boston Post Road - Gui…

Our good friend Mike Cordeiro ( Stage Manager for MEX & PBX ) jumps on the podcast for the 2025 Mobile Entertainment & Photo Booth Expo Show Preview. A preview of the seminars, workshops and trade show floor along with the After-Hour Nightlife! MobileEntertainmentExpo.comBy Mike Fernino

The 2025 Mobile Entertainment Expo will be February 17-20 at the South Point Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. On opening night there has traditionally always been a kick-off party to let loose and have fun with colleagues. This year the party is hosted by Chris Washburn and he promises to deliver a fantastic event that will certainly get the expo off to …

EV changed the game with their Evolve 50 column loudspeaker back in 2017. It had everything a DJ would want and became one of the most popular and best selling column systems on the market. Fans of the speaker wanted an even larger and more capable BIG brother to the series and EV listened! Today on the program we speak with Michael Doucot, who is …

Photography has certainly become easier for many novice providers to jump into the wedding market thanks to technology, but there are some factors that can't be enhanced by tech. Skill, experience and creative artistry go hand in hand with a once in a lifetime image vs a standard image. On the podcast we feature a conversation with master photograp…

Mike Fernino sits down with Connecticut Icon DJ / Singer / Entertainer Sean "Big Daddy" McKee from James Daniel Entertainment and talks weddings and entertainment and Chicken Pot Pie.....By Michael Fernino

A preview of the Woodwinds Bridal Show January 12, 2025 hosted by Wedding Styles Of CT weddingstylesofct.comBy Michael Fernino

Last year (2024) I had the pleasure of speaking with the general manager from the Southpoint Casino hotel in Las Vegas, Ryan Growney. With MEX (Mobile Entertainment Expo) approaching for 2025 I wanted to re-issue that interview because it was very detailed and provided a complete overview of the property. If you are attending MEX & PBX this year an…

Mike Fernino of Music In Motion interviews with Eva from Eva's Weddings about officiating weddings as a bi-lingual justice of the peace. Eva also explains the differences between "justice of the peace" and "wedding officiant". Recorded live from Lokota Oaks as part of their professional wedding vendor gathering in November 2024. Evasweddings.com 86…

Mike Fernino interviews with expert mixologist Chantel Anderson from Bar Juicy. A traveling bar service providing all of your wedding beverage needs! We talk the wedding trends, classic cocktails and what makes a great bartender. Find them on the web at BarJuicy.comBy Michael Fernino

Wedding planning can be very difficult and stressful. Getting a experienced professional to assist in the planning phases can bring great relief and focus to a busy bride and groom putting together their dream wedding. Mike Fernino sits down with Anitra from Chapels & Confetti Event Design to discuss what she can do to make everything smooth! Chape…

Today on the podcast program Mike Fernino speaks with Merceades Gonzalez of Go 'N' Wander Travel Agency. Merceades reviews GREAT destinations for a fabulous Honeymoon getaway recorded at Lokota Oaks as part of their professional wedding vendor event. Thanks to Charlene Clear Vision Productions. Merceades Gonzalez * Go N Wander Travel Specialist www…

Nick James Hahn of Promo Only joins me for a very important and emotional reflection of what has been a 5 year journey with my health struggles. This may be the MOST important podcast I have ever recorded and I hope my DJ colleagues will listen with a open mind and consider how fragile our health really is. And once we don't have it all the other b…

Mike Fernino of Music In Motion Entertainment interviews with Elena Niejelow of Sokayri Atelier from Darien CT. They are a Bridal & Special Occasions Design Shop that offers CUSTOM tailoring. We talk wedding dresses on the program today! Sokayri Atelier 1292 Boston Post Road * 2nd Floor Darien, CT. 06820 www.sokayri.com 203-202-7788 atelier@sokayri…

Having a great dance floor is important if you are having on outdoor event or have a room without an actual designated dance floor. My guest Nancy Slater talks about their dance floor rentals a floor wrapping services. Recorded live as part of Lakota Oaks Wedding Vendor gathering. SlatersDanceFloors.com 203-360-0356 [email protected]…

Today on the program I speak with Saxophonist and professional musician Dave Davis. This interview was recorded live from Lakota Oaks of Norwalk CT as part of a professional wedding vendor gathering organized by Charlene Chairo of Clear Vision Productions. In the interview we discuss incorporation of a live musician such as a saxophonist with a wed…

A live series recorded from a professional wedding vendor gathering held at Lakota Oaks in Norwalk Connecticut. Mike Fernino sits down to talk Bridesmaids fashion with Maggie from Bella Bridesmaids from Westport CT. We are discussing trends, styles and all things fashion for the ladies of your wedding party. Bella Bridemaids of Westport 19 Post Roa…

Live from Lakota Oaks Mike speaks with Barbara Wyton from Continuo Music. Barbara talks about their professional live music services and how they can enhance any wedding ceremony! Continuo Music LLC Barbara Wyton * 203-470-5408 [email protected] Michael Fernino

On this podcast episode we are talking Wedding Planning! My guest is Kia Martinson from EngagedCT.com Kia is a very experienced wedding planner and in addition to owning her own venue out in Marlborough CT is the founder of EngagedCT.com Kia discussed some of the pitfalls couples encounter planning their own wedding on how a wedding planner can rea…

Couples today like to do a lot of planning from the couch with the benefit of technology. But can a digital connection leave you with a vendor team that you don't connect with? On the podcast we feature Charlene Chiaro from A Clear Vision Production and Wedding Styles of CT. Charlene is a event producer and puts forth many great bridal show events …

Part 1 was so good we are giving the topic a part 2. The discussion of Column Array Loud speaker systems continues with my guests Josh Levine & Brock Sailer. Josh and Brock pick right up where Tony & Lou left off in Part 1 of the series.By Mike Fernino

We are discussing a very passionate topic. Our loud speaker systems. In particular, the very popular Column Array Systems. They are not for every application and you should know where they shine and where they come up short. My guests are the founder of " Harvest of Sound" DJ workshop, Lou Paris. And show regular and audio genius Tony Fernandez! Th…

Mike Fernino speaks with Sr. Product Manager from Chauvet lighting Allan Reiss about the new effects premiered at DJ X 2024! To view the products we discuss in this episode check out this video in our DJ Idea Sharing YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt3DDqTFeCcBy Mike Fernino

There will be tons of amazing parties going on as part of DJ X 2024 in Atlantic City. Some of the events are not even officially part of DJ X and held as independent functions. We are going to preview 2 of those..... Monday August 5 will feature "Everything Goes Monday Night" on the 23rd Floor in the rooftop bar at the Claridge Hotel 7:00pm - 1:00a…

Every summer in Atlantic City the DJ Life Online magazine produces DJX. A DJ convention and expo that encompasses every element of being a DJ. The latest equipment and industry tools, seminars, workshops and party after party. The event is legendary in the DJ community and the man who produces this show is my special guest to preview the 2024 editi…

Music In Motion's Mike Fernino chats with Suzi Corellis of Suzique Events (Certified Event Planner) to discuss the Bliss & Bubbly Wedding & Event Expo planned for this Sunday August 11, 2024 in Averill Park NY. For more information contact Suzi at 518-275-3315 or http://www.suziqueEvents.comBy Michael Fernino

Mike Fernino has a conversation with Glenn Renda from Crate Hackers. Glenn goes into deep detail about the program and the incredible capability it provides to the user. From organizing your music to eliminating duplicates to incorporating spotify playlists this program does it all! Glenn also offers a special discount to the listeners of our podca…

ARMDJS ( The Appalachian Regional Mobile DJ Symposium ) is happening June 17-June 19th 2024 in Greenville TN. This conference is in it's 16th season and has long been known as the original regional DJ conference. The event founder, Robbie Britton takes a little time to discuss and preview this year's conference, which is amazing! Tickets are availa…

Have a listen as the show founder and promoter, Keith KoKoruz gives Mike Fernino a complete overview and preview of the 2024 Marquee Entertainment & Hospitality Conference. The event will take place in Chicago from June 24-27. Marqueeshow.com for tickets and more information.By Mike Fernino

Recorded live at DJ X in Atlantic City in August 2023 Mike Fernino and Sean "Big Daddy" McKee lead a panel focused on DJs and our health. A multitude of contributions were made by the audience and special guest speaker, Todd Powers. This is a MUST listen because it could save your life!By Mike Fernino

Mike Fernino interviews with professional actor Bill Hermann who has put together a master workshop for entertainers called "The Entertainment Experience." This workshop will take place 3 times in 2024. 2 times in Minneapolis and 1 time in London. The workshop is perfect for DJs looking to stand out and enhance all of their abilities from a actors …

Nick James Hahn from Promo Only comes on the podcast to discuss the new legacy music download option that Promo Only offers to its customers! Now instead of going to Itunes or Amazon music the professional DJ can get all his/her music from one great source and at a lower cost per download and higher quality!…

The 2024 Woman's Health, Beauty & Bridal Expo takes place in the convention center of the Mohegan Sun Casino this Saturday February 24 & Sunday February 25. The Wedding Of Distinction Podcast interviews with Tim Burrows of Full Power Radio to preview the big show!By Michael Fernino

On this episode I am very proud to bring you a interview with Golden Bachelor contestant Susan Noles. Susan is a wedding officiant and was a fan favorite on the ABC series, The Golden Bachelor watched by millions! We discuss the anatomy of what it takes to be a pro wedding celebrant along with some thoughts on her time spent on the hit TV series. I…

The 2024 Mobile Entertainment Expo & Photo Booth Expo will have some great after-hours parties! The DJ Takeover will be happening Monday February 19th in the Showroom and the All-Star Party goes off Wednesday February 22nd, also in the Showroom of the South Point Casino Hotel. Mike Fernino interviews with the event organizers Bill Jakub & Shani Bar…

The Southpoint Casino Hotel & Spa has played host to the Photo Booth Expo and now the Mobile Entertainment Expo for many years! It is a fantastic property and a great host for our conventions. Mike Fernino interviews with the general manager of the SouthPoint, Ryan Growney as he runs down all of the great restaurants, facilities and attractions of …

On the heels of our last podcast about cruises, Craig Rashid from Polaris Travel Experts returns to give you his Top 10 honeymoon destinations! Craig gives his most preferred destinations from the Caribbean, to Europe, to the South Pacific. Craig can handle all of your travel plans whether you are planning a honeymoon or just need to get away. Cont…