Lisa & Calvin's Wedding Reception - October 30th 2010

Lisa & Calvin shared their special day on Saturday, October 30th 2010. They tied the knot at a local church and celebrated at The Reading Country Club in Exeter, PA. Since their wedding day fell the night before Halloween, we did a few things that you wouldn't see at your typical reception. During the introductions, the Bridal Party wore various Halloween masks, as well as Lisa & Calvin. I also used fog and strobe lighting effects when each "couple" walked through the entrance way.....It really set the tone for the night. Jeanne from Photography by Dennis L. McDonough was all over the place snapping photos for Lisa and Calvin. Jason from the Phoenix Media Group had a 2 cameras taking video footage of all the dance floor action.

Here's how the night went:

5:00pm-6:00pm - Cocktail Hour

5:50pm - Guests enter Ballroom

6:05pm - Parents & Bridal Party Introduced

                "Monster Mash"
6:10pm - Introduction of Bride & Groom
                "Highway to Hell" - AC/DC

6:11pm - Lisa & Calvin's First Dance

                "Can't Help Falling In Love" - Elvis

6:15pm - Best Man Toast

6:19pm - Dinner Served

7:29pm - Bride & Father Dance

               "I Loved Her First" - Heartland

7:33pm - Groom & Mother Dance

                "Mama" - Boyz II Men

7:38pm - Cake Cutting

                "Eye Of The Tiger" - Rocky Theme

7:40pm - Open Dancing

8:45pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

8:50-10:00 - Open Dancing

Congrats Lisa & Calvin!!

Here's some video from their reception:

Erin & Dustin's Wedding - October 24th 2010

Dustin & Erin shared their special day in the Skippack Village at the Parc Bistro on Sunday October 25th 2010. The facility was an absolutely stunning 2 story restored barn. They exchanged vows outside (the weather was awesome!) and then celebrated indoors. Here's some photos courtesy of Teri Klinger Photography.......and I few that I took.

Tara & Scott's Wedding Reception - October 23rd 2010

Tara & Scott shared their special day on Saturday, October 23rd 2010. They exchanged vows at a nearby church, and celebrated in Blue Bell, PA at The Mermaid Lake Paddock Room. I have worked outdoors at Mermaid Lake for large corporate events, but never inside for a Wedding Reception. The Paddock Room had a very "rustic" look, and went along very well with the pumpkins and hay bails that Tara & Scott used to decorate for their Fall Wedding. I knew I was going to have a challenge later in the evening when the Phillies/Giants NLCS game started.........and the fact that there was a TV placed in the corner of the room didn't make my job any easier! I managed to keep the dance floor packed until the Reception ended, and I will admit...... I did step over to the TV a few times to check the score. Here's how Tara & Scott's Reception went:

4:30-5:30pm -  Cocktail Hour
5:32pm - Parents & Bridal Party Introduced
              "Bring Em Out" - T.I.
5:35pm - Bride & Groom Introduction
5:36pm - Tara & Scott's First Dance
          "Only You Can Love Me This Way" - Keith Urban

5:40pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast

6:02pm - Dinner Buffet
7:15pm - Bride & Father Dance
              "Stand By Me"Ben E. King
7:19pm - Groom & Mother Dance
              "Through The Years" - Kenny Rogers
7:24pm - Cake Cutting
               "Sugar Sugar" - The Archies
7:26pm - Open Dancing

8:24pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

8:30pm - 10:00pm - Open Dancing

Congratulations Tara & Scott!

Brianna's Sweet 16 Party - October 15th 2010

I normally skip blogging about Birthday Parties and School Dances....but decided I would share Brianna's Sweet 16 Party for anyone that thought I only did Wedding Receptions. Brianna & her friends partied downstairs at LaMassaria at Bella Vista in Gilbertsville, PA. The party started at 7 and the dance floor was packed from the minute Brianna's friends entered the doors. The party was supposed to end at 11pm........ let's just say there was a line of cars and sleepy parents in the parking lot outside until 11:30. Brianna was happy to compile a request list of her favorite songs which included Top 40 hits and hip-hop. Here's a few photos and a short video of some dance floor action: (The sound on the video is a little distorted thanks to my 18" Yorkville subwoofers)

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Kathleen & Wesley's Wedding - October 10th 2010

Kathleen & Wesley were the first to book me for the popular date "10-10-10". The had their Wedding Ceremony & Reception at the Barn at Birchwood in Collegeville, PA. Although I am on the Prefered Vendor list at the Barn, I met Kathy at a Bridal Show a few years back. Kathleen & Wesley planned a small yet intimate wedding and took advantage of all the Barn at Birchwood had to offer their 80 guests. Due to heavy storm damage the week before, the Ceremony site had to be re-located from the "Grove" to the pool area. I provided music and amplification for the Ceremony, music for the outdoor Cocktail Hour, and entertainment for the Reception. I played a lot of fun tunes requested by Kathleen, including a few polish songs and some polkas, along with a nice mix of Top 40 and dance classics. Kathleen also suprised her new husband by changing into a more "comfortable" dress half way through the Reception. Here's how Kathleen & Wesley's special day went:

4:00pm - Ceremony
4:30-5:30pm - Cocktail Hour
5:20pm - Guests enter the Barn
5:40pm- Introductions of the Parents & Bridal Party
"I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
5:44pm - Introduction of Bride & Groom
5:45pm - Kathleen & Wesley's First Dance
"At Last" - Etta James
5:49pm - Blessing
5:50pm - Best Man Toast
5:56pm - Salads Served
6:15pm - Dinner Buffet
7:13pm - Cake Cutting
"Sugar Sugar" - The Archies
7:16pm - Bride & Father Dance
"In My Life" - The Beatles
7:20pm - Groom & Mother Dance
"I am Your Child" - Barry Manilow
7:24pm - Open Dancing
8:04-8:20pm - Dollar Dance
9:25pm - Last Dance of the Evening
"Unchained Melody" - Righteous Brothers
9:30pm - Reception Ends

Congratulations Kathleen & Wesley!!!