Portside Productions Blog
An inside look at our events plus planning tips and educational articles.
The Personality Fit: Why Your DJ’s Vibe Matters as Much as The Music
When couples start searching for a DJ, price and playlists often take center stage, but there’s something just as important that rarely makes the checklist: personality fit. Your DJ is with you for hours on one of the most important days of your life. Interacting with friends, family, vendors, and venue staff while your emotions are on a high.
The proper personality match can make your wedding flow seamlessly, while the wrong one will feel like an all-day awkward first date.
Beth & Rob’s Stunning Bar Harbor Regency Wedding
Beth and Rob’s unforgettable Bar Harbor Regency wedding with oceanfront vows, a surprise dance, romantic uplighting, and a 90s/2000s dance party. DJ Greg Young of Portside Productions brought the energy from ceremony to last song.
Your Guide to Maine Wedding DJs: How to Find the Right Fit for Your Day
Choosing a DJ isn’t just about finding someone to play music and make announcements… it’s about hiring a professional who can shape the energy, flow, and overall experience of your wedding day.
As full-time DJs with years of experience performing at weddings across Maine, we’ll share what to look for, how pricing reflects value, and why full-time dedication truly matters. You’ll also get a clear breakdown of the differences between hobbyist, part-time, and luxury DJs so you can book with confidence and avoid common missteps.
Megan & Tyler’s Samoset Resort Wedding | Rockland, Maine DJ
The Samoset is located on the coast of Maine, and its outdoor spaces are typically used more often for weddings than the indoor options. But with the unpredictable weather that comes with spring in New England — where it could be 70 and sunny or a total downpour — Megan and Tyler chose to host their day indoors.
Jesse + Michelle’s Viewpoint Hotel Wedding in York, Maine
Jesse and Michelle’s wedding at the Viewpoint Hotel was everything you’d hope for in a Maine coastal celebration — stunning ocean views, the iconic Nubble Lighthouse in the background, and an atmosphere buzzing with love, laughter, and non-stop energy.
Brandon + Megan’s Barn at Hatch Point Wedding | Bowdoinham
Brandon and Megan’s wedding at The Barn at Hatch Point in Bowdoinham, Maine was pure magic from start to finish. Even with rain shifting the ceremony and cocktail hour indoors, the energy never dipped.
Andrew & Nikki’s O’Maine Studios Wedding | Portland, Maine
Nikki and Andrew’s wedding at O’Maine Studios was a high-energy celebration packed with EDM, dubstep, and nonstop dancing. With custom lighting, a packed photo booth, and a crowd that matched their vibe, it was an unforgettable night from start to finish.
Mark + Katie’s Ocean Gateway Wedding in Portland, Maine
Katie and Mark’s New Year’s Eve wedding at Ocean Gateway was an all-out celebration filled with love, laughter, and nonstop energy. From a heartfelt ceremony to a midnight dance floor countdown, it was the perfect way to ring in the new year.