Amanda & James's Wedding Reception at The Warrington Township Country Club

Amanda & James celebrated their wedding day in style.......Philadelphia Phillies style. I am a HUGE phillies fan, so entertaining Amanda & James's reception was a blast! This was my second wedding of my "double-header" Saturday, July 16th. DJ Jonathan Vining assisted me at the Joseph Ambler Inn for Sonya and Brandon's daytime wedding reception in nearby North Wales, and then we made the 25 minute trip to the Warrington Country Club for Amanda & James's reception. Their reception began in the Briar Rose room, where Amanda & James's 190 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, while we provided a remote sound system to play background music for the guests to enjoy. The guests then moved into the Wedgewood Ballroom, awaiting introductions of the Bridal Party. Upon entering the Ballroom, the guests were "wowed" by the vintage and current photos of Phillies players displayed on the tables, as well as the custom printed rally towells placed at each seat. The reception began full of excitement and energy, as I had all the guests waive their rally towells in the air while welcoming the Bridal Party into the Ballroom. Following the introductions, Amanda & James shared a first dance before dinner began. Duca Studios had 2 photographers on hand capturing all the excitement.

Here's how Amanda & James's reception went:

5:30-6:30pm - Cocktail Hour in the Briar Rose room
6:39pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
                "Party Rock Anthem" - LMFAO
6:45pm - Amanda & James's Grand Entrance

                 "Yeah 3x" - Chris Brown
6:46pm - First Dance
                "Carry You" - Pete Francis
6:50pm - Blessing
6:51pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast
6:59pm - Salads served
7:12pm - First course served
7:13pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "Daughters" - John Mayer
7:17pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong
7:20pm - Bride & Stepfather Dance
               "Into the Mystic" - Van Morrison
7:32pm - Dinner seved
8:17pm - Cake Cutting
8:20pm - Dance floor opens
9:04pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss
               "Single Ladies" - Beyonce
               "Low Rider" - War
               "Get Crazy" - LMFAO
10:27pm - Last Dance of the evening
                "High Hopes" - Frank Sinatra

 

Congratulations Amanda & James!

Check out some video clips from Amanda & James's Reception:

Amy & Travis's Wedding Reception at the Eden Resort

Amy & Travis's 4th of July weekend wedding started off at a Lancaster County church in Newmanstown, and then continued at The Best Western Premier Eden Resort & Suites  in Lancaster, PA. This was my first opportunity working at the Eden Resort, and I was VERY impressed with everything the facility had to offer. After an evening of entertaining, I would have to rate the Eden Resort as one of the top 5 wedding venues in Lancaster County. Amy & Travis's guests enjoyed cocktails and  hor'dourves at the Eden while they made a few stops for pictures along the way with photographer Melania Shertzer from Melania Marta Photography and Melania's assistant for the day April Hoffman of ALH Designs (and I "borrowed" a few of their photos to add to my blog... Thanks Melania!). The reception began with introductions, first dance, parent dances, and a remembrance dance, where all guests joined the Bride & Groom on the dance floor honoring family members that had passed. Amy's mother had special suprise planned to take place during dinner..... since Amy & Travis have dated since the 5th grade, her mother had their 5th grade teacher "crash" the reception and made them do a square dance to "Boot Scoot Boogie", just like they had done at school years ago. After dinner, Amy & Travis cut their wedding cake, and then met their bridal party on the dance floor to break it down with Fulkultur's "The Ugly Dance" (check it out @ http://www.theuglydance.com/). I also happened to catch a little video of their dance, check it out below. Here's how Amy & Travis's reception went:

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

6:25pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions

               "Walk This Way" - Aerosmith

6:29pm - Amy & Travis's Grand Entrance

               "Dirt Road Anthem" - Jason Aldean

6:30pm - First Dance

               "That's What She Gets for Loving Me" - Brooks & Dunn

6:33pm - Bride & Father Dance

               "I Loved Her First" - Heartland

6:37pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "Simple Man" - Lynard Skynard
6:40pm - Remembrance Dance
               "To Where You Are" - Josh Groban
6:43pm - Blessing
6:44pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast
6:50pm - Dinner Buffet
7:52pm - Cake Cutting
               "My Best Friend" - Tim McGraw
7:55pm - Bridal Party Dance
               "The Ugly Dance" - Fulkultur
7:58pm - Open Dancing
8:39pm - Bouquet Toss
               "Single Ladies" - Beyonce
8:41pm - Dollar Dance
8:59pm -9:55pm - Open Dancing
9:55pm - Last Dance of the evening

              "I've Had,the Time of My Life"- Bill Medley

 

 

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Congratulations Amy & Travis!



Lindsay & Nathan's Wedding Reception at Marjeane Caterers

It's always exciting to entertain a wedding reception at a new facility!. My first visit to Marjeane Caterers in Lansdale, PA was for the reception of Lindsay & Nathan. After their wedding I can honestly say that I have mastered the microphone by saying the name "Lindsay"...... this was my third Bride named Lindsay in the month of June! Lindsay & Nathan's Friday evening wedding started off in Boyertown, PA for their ceremony at the Trinity EC Church. Their guests then traveled to Marjeane Caterers, while the bridal party made a few "rest stops" for photos. Upon arrival Lindsay & Nathan's 150 guests consisting of family & close friends enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while awaiting the introductions of the bridal party. After dinner, Lindsay & Nathan suprised their guests with a special choreographed dance that I created them using their requested songs..... it was a great start to heat-up the dance floor!

Here's how the night went:

7:00pm - Guests arrive

7:56pm - Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
7:56pm - Introductions of Parents & Bridal Party
               "I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
8:00pm - Lindsay & Nathan's Grand Entrance
               "Excude me Everybody" & "Comeback Kid"
                                             - B. Reith
8:01pm - First Dance
               "Lucky" - Jason Mraz & Caillot
8:05pm - Blessing
8:07pm - Matron of Honor & Best Man Toast
8:14pm - Salads served
8:24pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "Butterfly Kisses" - Bob Carlisle
8:29pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "A Parents Prayer" - Steven Curtis Chapman
8:35pm - Dinner Served

9:27pm - Cake Cutting

               "We Are One Tonight" - Switchfoot

9:31pm - Dance floor opens

10:52pm - Last Dances

               "Yours to Hold" - Skillet

               "Ive Had, The Time of My Life" - Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes

11:00pm - Reception ends

Congratulations Lindsay & Nathan! 

Here's a short video from their reception:

Lee Ann & Frank's Wedding Day at LaMassaria at Bella Vista

On June 11th, 2011 Lee Ann & Frank shared their wedding day at LaMassaria at Bella Vista in Gilbertsvile, PA. Due to heavy thunderstorms in the near forecast, the wedding ceremony was moved indoors to the second floor ballroom. The beautiful natural stone walls of LaMassaria made for a breathtaking backdrop for Lee Ann & Frank's ceremony. During their ceremony, I provided music, microphones for scripture readings, and amplification for a singer (who did an amazing job singing Ave Maria!). After the ceremony, Lee Ann & Frank's guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres downstairs, while Brad and the staff at LaMassaria setup for the reception. Lee Ann & Frank had a photobooth setup in the lobby at LaMassaria, and the guests had a great time posing behind the curtain! Jim Indo from Zachary Gallery took photos of all Lee Ann & Frank's special moments, while TLJ Studios captured all the action in High-Definition.

Here's how Lee Ann & Frank's wedding day went:

4:00pm - Guests begin to arrive at LaMassaria

4:30pm - Ceremony

5:00pm - Cocktail Hour

5:58pm - Guests begin to enter the ballroom

6:18pm - Bridal Party Introductions

                "VooDoo Child" - Jimi Hendrix

6:23pm - Lee Ann & Frank's Grand Entrance

               "Black Betty" - Ram Jam

6:24pm - First Dance "Indian Moon" - State Radio

6:29pm - Blessing

6:30pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast

6:34pm - Salads served

6:40pm - Centerpiece "giveaway"

6:42pm - Dinner Buffet

7:41pm - Bride & Father Dance "Free Fallin" - Tom Petty

7:45pm - Groom & Mother Dance "Simple Man" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

7:50pm - Cake Cutting

7:53pm - Open Dancing

8:27pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

               "Single Ladies" - Beyonce

               "Let's Get it On" - Marvin Gaye

               "U Can't Touch This" - MC Hammer

8:57pm - Last Dance "What a Wonderful World" - Louie Armstrong

Congratulations Lee Ann & Frank!!

Lindsay & Jimmy's Wedding Reception at The Abraham Lincoln

What a great way to start off the month a June...... Lindsay & Jimmy's wedding reception rocked! After exchanging vows as a local church, Lindsay, Jimmy and their 175 guests traveled a few blocks of downtown Reading, PA to the Abraham Lincoln Wyndham Hotel to celebrate and let loose. Their reception began with a cocktail hour around the wrap-around balcony overlooking the Hotel lobby, and then proceeded in the Presidential Ballroom. After introductions of the Bridal Party, First Dance, and a welcome speech by Lindsay's Father, We suprised the guests by opening the dance floor for a quick dance by the Beatles, "Twist & Shout". The response was great, and definitely set the tone for what was going to be an awesome reception. Lindsay's request list consisted of some traditional tunes like Dion's "Runaround Sue" and Sly & The Family Stone's "Dance to the Music" as well as some new hits like Brittney Spears "Till the World Ends". Local videographer Daniel Wegman from DW Productions recorded video highlights, while Washington, DC Photographer Mark Anthony captured all the excitement.

Here's how Lindsay & Jimmy's reception went:

5:00pm - Cocktail Hour on the balcony

5:50pm - Guests enter the Presidential Ballroom
6:08pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "Walk This Way" - Run DMC/Aerosmith
6:12pm - Lindsay & Jimmy's Grand Entrance
               "Whoop There it is" - Tag Team
6:13pm - First Dance
               "I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz
6:17pm - Welcome speech
6:20pm - "Kick-Off" Dance
               "Twist & Shout" - The Beatles
6:24pm - Blessing

6:25pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast

6:30pm - Dinner Served

7:27pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" - Aerosmith
7:30pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "Sweet Baby James" - James Taylor
7:33pm - Cake Cutting
               "Candyman" - Christina Agulara
7:36pm - Open Dancing
8:39pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss"

               "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" - Shania Twain
               "The Stripper" - David Rose
               "Jump Around" - House of Pain
               "Right Round" - Flo Rida
9:51pm - Last Dances
               "Only One" - Yellowcard
               "Back That Thang Up" - Juvenile

 Congratulations Lindsay & Jimmy!

Here's a video clip from Lindsay & Jimmy's Grand Entrance thanks to DW Productions

Check out some dance floor footage from the reception:



Johanna & Mark's Wedding Reception at The Lancaster County Winery

I started my Memorial Day Weekend in Willow Street, PA for Johanna & Mark's Wedding Reception at the Lancaster County Winery . The reception was held outdoors under a tent and the temperature reached nearly 90 degrees...... that didn't stop Johanna & Mark's 210 guests from having an extraordinary and action packed evening with yours truly! Johanna & Mark's guests enjoyed an extended cocktail hour, while they posed for pictures along with their Bridal Party on the property at the winery. Brian from Stardust Photography  captured all the special moments, and we always look forward to working together! Wayne from Deswert Productions  caught all the action on video, and I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future!

 Here's how Johanna & Mark's special day went:

3:45pm - Guests begin to arrive at the winery
4:00pm - Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres

5:54pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "ABC" - Jackson 5 &

               "It's Not Unusual" - Tom Jones

5:59pm - Johanna & Mark's Grand Entrance
               "Club Can't Handle Me" - Flo Rida
6:00pm - First Dance
               "Everything" - Michael Buble
6:04pm - Blessing

6:06pm - Matron of Honor & Best Man Toast

6:18pm - Dinner Buffet

7:34pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "Unforgettable" - Nat King Cole
7:38pm - Groom & Mother Dance
7:42pm - Cake Cutting

               "Love You Madly" - Cake

7:50pm - Anniversary Dance
7:55pm - Open Dancing
10:56pm - Last Dance of the Evening

                 "Parting Glass" - High Kings



Congratulations Johanna & Mark !!

Check out some dance floor action from their reception:

 

Jessica & Brian's Wedding at The Stirling Guest Hotel

After a Friday night Prom and a Saturday night Wedding Reception I headed to the heart of Berks County to the Stirling Guest Hotel for Jessica & Brian's Sunday, May 22nd Wedding. Their day started with a relaxed outdoor ceremony, and then photos around the property while their guests enjoyed cocktails on the patio. Jessica & Brian's 113 guests consisting of family and friends were then seated inside the Stirling awaiting the Introductions while getting a hint of the aromas coming from the scrumptious Dinner Buffet. TJ, Peter and staff from the Stirling Guest Hotel went above and beyond to accomodate the needs of Jessica and Brian. I had the pleasure working along Sandi K Robb Photography through out the day.

Here's how Jessica & Brian's Wedding day went:

1:00pm - Guests begin to arrive

1:30pm - Wedding Ceremony
1:58pm - Cocktails

3:05pm - Bridal Party Introductions

               "Yeah 3x" - Chris Brown

3:09pm - Jessica & Brian Grand Entrance

               "Sexy Love" - Neyo

3:11pm - First Dance

               "Then" - Brad Paisley

3:15pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast

3:19pm - Dinner Buffet
4:31pm - Bride & Father Dance

              "My Little Girl" - Tim McGraw

4:35pm - Groom & Mother Dance

               "Mama" - Boyz II Men

4:40pm - Cake Cutting

               "Sugar, Gimme Some" - Trick Daddy & Ludacris

4:44pm - Bride & Stepfather Dance

               "My Wish" - Rascal Flatts

4:49pm - Open Dancing

5:41pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

               "Milkshake" - Kelis

               "Super Freak" - James Brown

               "I Got H*es" - Ludacris

6:20pm - Dollar Dance

7:56pm - Last Dance of the evening

            "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" -

                Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

Congratulations Jessica & Brian!           

Megan & Matthew's Wedding Reception at The Sweetwater Country Club

Saturday, May 15th marked the date for Megan & Matthew's Wedding. After exchanging vows as a local church, Megan, Mathew and their family and friends traveled to The Loft at Sweetwater Country Club in Pennsburg, PA. This was my first visit to Sweetwater, and it's always exciting to have the oppertunity to work at a new venue. Upon arrival, the guests enjoyed beverages and hors d'oeuvres outside on the patio. Meanwhile, Megan, Matthew & their bridal party spent some time posing for photos and took advantage of the amazing scenery Sweetwater had to offer. I had the pleasure to again work aside Luke & Lauri from Gilmore Photography, who provided the video and photos for Megan & Matthew.

Here's how Megan & Matthew's Wedding Reception Went:

5:00pm - Cocktail Hour outside on the patio

5:53pm - Guests begin to enter the Loft

6:11pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "Beautiful Day" - U2
6:14pm - Megan & Matthew's Grand Entrance
               "My Kind of Party" - Jason Aldean
6:16pm - First Dance

               "I Cross My Heart" - George Straight
6:20pm - Blessing
6:21pm - Matron of Honor & Best Man Toast
6:24pm - Salads served
6:29pm - Dinner Buffet
7:37pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "I Loved Her First" - Heartland
7:41pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "I Hope You Dance" - LeAnn Womack
7:46pm - Cake Cutting

               "The Way You Look Tonight" - Frank Sinatra
7:49pm - Open Dancing

8:35pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

               "Clumsy" - Fergie

               "Cherry Pie" - Warrant

8:42pm - Open Dancing

9:56pm - Last Dance of the evening

               "At Last" - Etta James

Congratulations Megan & Matthew!