Sarah & Andrew's Wedding at The Stirling Guest Hotel

Sarah & Andrew chose the elegant Stirling Guest Hotel to host their Wedding and Reception on Saturday, March 26th 2011. The Stirling is a "Chateauesque-styled mansion" , and an amazing place to get married and celebrate in Berks County. Sarah & Andrew's 102 guests packed the Stirling, excited to experience their marriage ceremony and celebrate with family and friends.

Here's How Sarah & Andrew's Wedding Day Went:

3:30pm - Guest Arrival at the Stirling
4:00pm - Ceremony
               Seating of Mothers - "Fljotavik" - Sigur Ross
               Processional - "Illgresi" - Sigur Ros
               Recessional - "Inni mer sungur" - Sigur Ros
4:32pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres

5:50pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions -
               "Grow Old With You" - Adam Sandler
5:54pm - Sarah & Andrew's First Dance - "Be Mine" - David Gray
5:58pm - Best Man Toast
6:01pm - Blessing
6:02pm - Dinner Buffet
7:19pm - Cake Cutting - "When you say you love me" - The Rhine
7:24pm - Open Dancing
9:55pm - Last Dance of the evening "The One I Love" - David Gray

Congratulations Sarah & Andrew!

Here's a video clip from Sarah & Andrew's Reception:

Abby & Brian's Wedding Reception - March 19th 2011

Abby & Brian shared their special day on Saturday, March 19th 2011. After exchanging their nuptials at a local church, Abby, Brian and their 146 guests arrived at the Barn at Flying Hills in Reading, PA to celebrate. I've done a few weddings in the past at the Barn, and enjoy the "rustic" atmosphere in the building along with the original hardwood floors. The Barn is located in the center of a Golf Course Village in Berks County. I went to High School with Abby, and it was an honor to be chosen to entertain her friends and family. Abby & Brian wanted their guests to have plenty of time to dance and socialize, so they decided to omit some of the "wedding traditions" like the cake cutting and the bouquet toss. Abby & Brian put their faith in me, and didn't make me a playlist for the reception. I had no problem playing tunes that catered to their guests off all ages, and packing the dance floor through out the entire evening. Martin Miller Photography was capturing all of the action, and Moyer's Catering (seriously.... no relation) made sure no one left hungry.

Here's how Abby & Brian's Wedding Reception went:

5:30-6:30  - Guest arrival & Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions "Footloose" - Kenny Loggins
6:35pm - Bride & Groom Entrance "Signed,Sealed,Delivered - Stevie Wonder
6:37pm - Abby & Brian's First Dance - "Look After You" - The Fray
6:41pm - Toast by Matron of Honor & Best Man
6:45pm - Dinner Buffet

7:35pm - Bride & Father Dance - "Father & Daughter" - Paul Simon
7:39pm - Groom & Mother Dance - "I'll Stand By You" - Pretenders
7:43pm - Open Dancing
11:25pm - Last Dance "Don't Stop Believing" - Journey



Here's a short video from Abby & Brian's Reception:

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!!!

Diana & Ryan's Wedding Reception - October 9th 2010

Diana & Ryan shared their special day on Saturday, October 9th 2010. They had their ceremony at a nearby church, and then celebrated at the Brookside Country Club in Pottstown, PA. I met Diana through her Sister Darleen (I did her Wedding last year at the Columbia Station), So I was familiar with their family, and a few of their traditions. We put a really cool twist on an old tradition during Dinner........When the Bride & Groom would normally kiss during clanking of glasses, I pulled a couples' name from a basket (which Diana had provided) and that couple had to stand up and kiss in front of all the guests....."Kissing Lottery". We also did the "Flip-Flop" game at the end of Dinner. I had the pleasure of working with Photographer Gary Nevitt from Clair Pruett.

Here's how our evening went: 


4:00 pm - Cocktails on the Patio
4:55pm - Guests enter the Ballroom
5:19pm - Introductions of the Parents & Bridal Party
               "Rock & Roll" - Led Zepplin
5:23pm - Bride & Groom Introduction
                "Kashmir" - Led Zepplin
5:24pm - Diana & Ryans 1st Dance
                 "Thank You" - Led Zepplin
5:28pm - Blessing
5:29pm - Marton of Honor & Groomsman Toast
5:35pm - Dinner Served
6:54pm - "Flip-Flop" Game
6:59pm - Cake Cutting
               "Cut the Cake" - Average White Band
7:14pm - Bride & Father Dance
                "It Won't Be Like This For Long" - Darius Rucker
7:18pm - Groom & Mother Dance
                "A Mothers Song" - T.Carter
7:23pm - Anniversary Dance
7:27pm - Open Dancing

 

 Congratulations Diana & Ryan !!!