Sarah & Brian's Wedding Reception at The Spring Ford Country Club

I had the pleasure of entertaining Sarah & Brian's Wedding Reception at The Spring Ford Country Club. This was my first time working at the facility in quite some time, and it was the first large event for the Country Club's new General Manager, Brad Williams formerly from LaMassaria at Bella Vista. Sarah & Brian's 170 guests consisting of family and close friends arrived at the Country Club anxious to celebrate after a ceremony at a nearby church. A close colleague of mine, Scott from Flowers by Florabundance helped Sarah decorate the room with her "antique" style theme. Photographer Ben Reeder captured all the special moments.

Here's how Sarah & Brian's Reception went:

5:00pm-6:00pm - Guest Arrival & Cocktail Hour

6:02pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions

              "Yeah 3x" - Chris Brown

6:05pm - Sarah & Brian's Grand Entrance

6:06pm - First Dance

               "I Cross My Heart" - George Straight

6:10pm - Bride & Father Dance

"I Loved Her First" - Heartland

6:14pm - Groom & Mother Dance

               "A Mother's Song" - T. Carter

6:17pm - Blessing

6:18pm - Father of the Bride & Best Man Toast

6:21pm - Dinner Served

7:29pm - Cake Cutting

"Love You Madly" - Cake

7:32pm - Open Dancing

9:52pm - Last Dances of the Evening

               "I Run to You" - Lady Antebellum

               "What a Wonderful World" - Louie Armstrong

Congratulations Sarah & Brian!! 

Here's a few video clips from their reception:

Christina & Justin's Wedding Reception at LaMassaria at Bella Vista

After a VERY busy fall "wedding season", I'm finally getting back into the swing of things....I had the pleasure of entertaining Christina & Justin's Wedding Reception at one of my favorite venues, LaMassaria at Bella Vista. Christina & Justin's Reception was not the "typical" Reception that most have experienced. Instead of having a "formal" sit-down dinner, the guests enjoyed appetizer stations and passed hors d'oeuvres. This allowed extra time for dancing... and also gave me the chance to start the party almost immediately! I had the pleasure of again working with videographers Amy & Jim from Abominable Productions. Their work is amazing, & I can't wait to see some video highlights! Here's how Christina & Justin's Cocktail Reception went:

6:00pm - Guest Arrival

6:39pm - Bridal Party Introductions

                 "Country Girl(Shake it For Me) - Luke Bryan

                  "Teach Me How to Dougie" - Cal. Swag District

6:45pm - Christina & Justin's Grand Introduction

"Crazy Train" - Ozzy Osbourne

6:46pm - Christina & Justin's First Dance

"When You Say Nothing At All" - Allison Krauss

6:50pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toasts

6:59pm - Groom & Mother Dance

"All To You" - DJ Keo

7:03pm - Bride & Father Dance

"My Little Girl" - Tim McGraw

7:07pm - Dance Floor Open for Dancing

8:51pm - Cake Cutting

"Goin to the Chapel" - Dixie Cups

8:56pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

"Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix A-lot

"Animals" - Nickelback

"Bad Boys" - Inner Circle

"Bottoms Up" - Trey Songz

9:03pm - Dollar Dance
10:56pm - Last Dance of The Evening

"This I Promise You" - N'Sync

Here's a short video clip from the dance floor:

Lindsey & Brandon's New York Wedding at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel

My first of three weddings for the weekend started off in Poughkeepsie, New York. Lindsey and Brandon currently live in West Chester, PA, but decided to exchange their vows where they first met at Marist College. After a ceremony at the College Chapel, Lindsey, Brandon and their 172 guests traveled across town to the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel to celebrate. Upon arrival, the guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeurves in the lounge area, and then made their way to the Regency Ballroom for the Reception. After formal introductions and Lindsey & Brandon's first dance, there was a blessing and a few toasts. The dinner was served in "extended" courses, which gave time for a few dance sets in the beginning of the evening. Teresa Horgan Photography captured all the special moments. 

Here's how Lindsey & Brandon's Reception went:

5:30-6:30pm - Cocktails & hors d'oeurves
6:53pm - Formal Introductions of the Parents & Bridal Party
               "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga
6:56pm - Lindsey & Brandon's Grand Entrance
6:57pm - First Dance
               "Make You Feel My Love" - Adele
7:01pm - Blessing
7:02pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast
7:09pm - First Course Served
              *Open Dancing*

7:32pm - Second Course Served
              *Open Dancing*
7:59pm - Main Course Served
               *Open Dancing*
8:44pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "My Girl" - Temptations
8:47pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "My Wish" - Rascal Flatts
8:50pm - Cake Cutting 

                "Sugar Sugar" - Archies
8:52pm - Open Dancing
10:21pm - Last Dances of the Evening
              "Everything" - Michael Buble
                "One More Time" - Daft Punk 

Congratulations Lindsey & Brandon! 

Here's a few video clips from Lindsey & Brandon's Reception:

Lauren & Drew's Wedding Day at Riverdale Manor

My fifth trip to Lancaster County this year lead me to Historic Riverdale Manor for Lauren & Drew's Wedding Ceremony and Reception. Due to the massive hurricane (Irene) that swept through the area a few weeks prior, the Ceremony was held outside under the pavilion instead of the grove next to the Conestoga River. I provided music and amplification for their ceremony, as well as wireless microphones. Following the ceremony, Lauren, Drew and their Bridal Party posed for a few photos around the grounds, and then joined their guests on the patio for the remainder of the cocktail hour. The guests then entered the Ballroom, awaiting the formal introductions of the Bridal Party. After Lauren & Drew's grand entrance, they shared their first dance. Before dinner was served there was a blessing and a toast by Lauren's Maid of Honor and Drew's Best Man. Following dinner, Lauren surprised Drew by singing to him..... she sang Adle's "Make You Feel My Love". Brooke Courtney Photography took care of capturing all the special moments as well as providing their Smilebooth. Check out some great photos on their blog. 

Here's how Lauren & Drew's Wedding Day Went:
5:00pm - Ceremony
         Bridesmaid's Processional - "Yellow" Vitamin String Quartet
         Bride's Processional - "Bridal Chorus" (String Quartet) -
                                               R. Wagner          
         Recessional - "1,2,3,4" - Vitamin String Quartet                                                                                               5:30-6:30pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeurves on the patio
6:37pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "Party Rock Anthem" - LMFAO
6:40pm - Lauren & Drew's Grand Entrance
              "It's Tricky" - Run DMC

6:41pm - First Dance

          "I Could Die For You" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
6:45pm - Blessing 

6:46pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast 

6:52pm - Dinner Served
7:48pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "I Loved Her First" - Heartland
7:52pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "Forever Young" - Bob Dylan
7:56pm - Cake Cutting
               "Two Step" - Dave Matthews Band
8:00pm - Open Dancing
8:43pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss

              "Run the World (Girls)" - Beyonce

              "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - Def Leppard 

10:26pm - Last Dance of the Evening 
                 "What a Wonderful World" - Alison Mossard 

Congratulations Lauren & Drew!! 

Here's a few clips of the dance floor at their reception:

Ashley & Trevor's Wedding Reception at The Inn at Reading

On Saturday, September 10th.... one of the most popular wedding dates in 2011, I had the pleasure of being a part of Ashley and Trevor's wedding reception at The Inn at Reading in Wyomissing, PA. The ballroom looked very sharp with the color combination of black and white on through out the table linens and chair covers. Ashley & Trevor tied the knot at a nearby church, and then traveled to the Inn to celebrate with family & friends. The guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while Ashley, Trevor and their Bridal Party posed for photos outside. After formal introductions, a blessing, and a few toasts from the Bridal Party, dinner was served. Before the "party" started, Ashley & Trevor cut their wedding cake, and then Ashley and her Father, and Trevor and his Mother shared a special dance together. Later on in the evening the Bouquet and Garter toss took place, as well as a traditional dollar dance, where guests had the opportunity to share a quick dance with the Bride & Groom. Kelly from Rapid Image Photography captured all the special moments through out the evening. 


Here's how Ashley & Trevor's Reception Went:


4:45pm - Guests begin to enter the Ballroom 
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
5:58pm - Bridal Party Introductions 
                 "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - Def Leppard 
6:03pm - Ashley & Trevor's Grand Entrance 
                  "TNT" - ACDC
6:04pm - First Dance 
                  "I Could Not Ask For More" - 
                           Edwin McCain
6:08pm - Blessing
6:09pm - Bridal Party Toasts 
6:16pm - Dinner Served 
7:28pm - Cake Cutting 
                 "I Cant Help Myself" - Four Tops 
7:32pm - Bride & Father Dance 
                 "Just The Way You Are" - Billy Joel 
7:35pm - Groom & Mother Dance
                 "Simple Man" - Lynyrd Skynyrd 
7:38pm - Open Dancing 
8:44pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss
                 "It's Raining Men" - Weather Girls
                 "Foxy Lady" - Jimi Hendrix
                 "Wild Thing" - Jimi Hendrix 
8:51pm - Dollar Dance 
9:51pm - Last Dances of the Evening
                 "More Than Words" - Frankie J
                 "Time of My Life" - Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes 

Congratulations Ashley & Trevor! 

Here's a few video clips from their reception: 

Ryann & Daniel's Wedding Reception at The Columbia Station

Believe it or not.... this was the first wedding I've done at The Columbia Station when it wasn't raining! After a long span of hot and humid (and rainy) Saturday wedding receptions this year, the weather has finally turned into perfect "wedding weather". Ryann & Daniel's wedding day was actually the first time I got to meet Ryann. She has been living in Boston, so most of our communication was done via email and telephone calls. After a wedding ceremony at a local church, Ryann & Daniel's 210 guests consisting of family and friends traveled to Robert Ryan Catering's Columbia Station to celebrate. The guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while Ryann, Daniel, and their Bridal Party posed for pictures taken by Joell Gramacy. The guests then found their seats in the ballroom, and we proceded with formal introductions, dances, toasts and a blessing before dinner was served. Ryann & Daniel compiled a playlist of some "traditional" wedding classics including Jump 'N The Saddle's "Curly Shuffle" and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline, and I also mixed in some newer songs. Whether I was playing an oldie or a top 40 hit, the dance floor was packed the entire night. Ryann & Daniel were a pleasure to work with, and I had a great time entertaining their guests! Here's how Ryann & Daniel's reception went:

4:30pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres

5:45pm - Guests enter the Ballroom
6:01pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "I Gotta Feelin" - Black Eyed Peas
6:04pm - Ryann & Daniel's Grand Entrance
               "Say Hey, I Love You" -
                Michael Franti & The Spearheads
6:05pm - Ryann & Daniel's First Dance
               "Lucky" - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
6:08pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "Father & Daughter" - Paul Simon
6:12pm - Groom & Mother Dance

               "My Wish" - Rascal Flatts

6:15pm - Toasts by Ryann's Father, Maid of Honor,

               & Best Man
6:24pm - Blessing
6:25pm - Dinner served
7:49pm - Unity Candle & Cake Cutting
7:55pm - Open Dancing
9:04pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss
10:26pm - Last Dance of the Evening
               "Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton
10:30pm - Ryann & Daniel's "send-off"

 

Congratulations Ryann & Daniel!

Here's some video clips from the reception:

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!