Philly Weddings done right - Cassandra & Daniel's Wedding at the Tendenza

When Cassandra & Daniel first contacted me about their wedding I was totally stoked because I LOVE working at the Tendenza ! The Tendenza is one of Philadelphia's most popular and award-winning event venues, owned and operated by Philadelphia's Premire Wedding Brand, The Cescaphe Event Group.

Cassandra & Daniel shared their vows in the main Ballroom before it was transformed into their lavish reception for dinner & dancing. 

Their guests enjoyed "Cocktail Hour and a half" between the Ceremony and Reception.

The Reception kicked-off with Introductions of Cassandra & Daniel's parents and their Bridal Party. Cassandra and Daniel made their grand entrance and shared their first dance as husband and wife before the three-course dinner was served. 

Cassandra & Daniel's Wedding Songs: 

Ceremony Processional: "Nothing Else Matters" in the style of Metallica - Vitamin String Quartet

Ceremony Recessional: "Love & Marriage" - Frank Sinatra 

Bridal Party Introductions: "Crazy Train" - Ozzy Osbourne

Bride & Groom Introduction: "Enter Sandman" - Metallica

First Dance: "Tangled Up in You" - Staind

Bride & Father Dance: "Just Fishin' " - Trace Adkins

Groom & Mother Dance: "Letter to My Mother" - Edwin McCain

Cake Cutting: "Lucky" - Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

Last Dance: "Don't Stop Believing" - Journey 

A great night was had by all to remember, Congratulations Cassandra & Daniel !!

Melissa & Jon's Winter Wedding on the Mountain

      This was my first (of many) trips up the mountain for 2013. The Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is by far one of my favorite wedding venues, and I look forward to every event I entertain there! 

Melissa & Jon's special day began with a short ceremony in a portion of the Mountain Ballroom. I provided red LED uplighting, highlighting their wedding "colors" and adding a little extra flare to the ambiance of the room. After the ceremony, their guests enjoyed a lavish cocktail hour in the foyer before entering the ballroom for dinner and dancing. Melissa & Jon were a lot of fun, and I'm very glad that they chose me to be their Entertainment Director and DJ/MC! Danielle Almond (Almond Photography) is a blast to work alongside, and I hope to do so again in the future! 

Melissa & Jon's Special Songs:

Bridal Party Introductions: "Let's Get it Started" by The Black Eyed Peas                                                                               

Bride & Groom Entrance: "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO

First Dance: "Stellar" (Acoustic Version) by Incubus

Cake Cutting: "One Year, Six Months" by Yellowcard

Bouquet Toss: "Single Ladies" by Beyonce

Garter Removal: "Hot in Here" by Nelly

Garter Toss: "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard

Venue: Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Photographer: Danielle Almond

Officiant: Christian Light Ministries 

Cake: Piece 'a Cake

                   

Kelly & Jeff's Wedding Reception at The Brookside Country Club

Kelly and Jeff had a lively and very enjoyable reception. After a ceremony at a nearby church, they arrived at The Brookside Country Club in Pottstown, PA looking forward to an evening of celebrating. I had the pleasure of entertaining Kelly's family for the second time within a year, after her sister's wedding took place last summer. The guests enjoyed cocktails & hors d'oeuvres while the newlyweds posed for photos along with their Bridal Party on the beautiful grounds of the golf course. After a few formalities, dinner was served and the dance floor opened. Here's how Kelly & Jeff's Reception went: 

5:00pm - Outdoor cocktail hour under the covered stone patio
5:50pm - Guests begin to enter the Ballroom
6:09pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
               "Party Rock Anthem" - LMFAO
6:12pm - Kelly & Jeff's Grand Entrance
               "She's Country" - Jason Aldean
6:13pm - First Dance
               "I Cross My Heart" - George Strait
6:16pm - Blessing
6:17pm - Toasts by Groom's Father, Best Man, & Matron of Honor
6:25pm - Dinner Served
7:29pm - Cake Cutting
               "Sugar Sugar" - The Archies
7:32pm - Bride & Father Dance
               "My Little Girl" - Tim McGraw
7:35pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "My Wish" - Rascal Flatts
7:39pm - Open Dancing
8:45pm - Bouquet Toss, Garter Removal & Toss
               "Milkshake" - Kelis
               "The Way You Make Me Feel" - Michael Jackson
               "Sexyback" - Justin Timberlake
9:56pm - Last Dance of the Evening
               "Marry Me" - Train

 Here's a short video from Kelly & Jeff's Reception: 

Jean Marie & Michael's Wedding Reception at The Columbia Station

            The month of March came to a close with an awesome celebration at Robert Ryan Catering's Columbia Station in Phoenixville, PA. I ALWAYS enjoy entertaining at the Columbia Station, as the facility is amazing and the staff members are always a pleasure to work along side! Jean Marie & Michael wed at a nearby church, and then arrived at the Columbia Station along with their 160 guests consisting of family and close friends.  The evening began with cocktails and hors d'oeurves in the lounge area, and then dinner and dancing in the main ballroom. Jean Marie & Michael's color theme was red and silver for their special day, so I decorated the ballroom with red LED uplighting for the majority of their reception, and then changed the lighting to "sound-active" mode for the last hour, raising the energy level and ambiance of the ballroom. 

Here's how Jean Marie & Michael's Reception Went:

5:30pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeurves in the lounge 
6:45pm - Guests enter the main ballroom 
6:57pm - Formal Introductions of the Parents & Bridal Party
                 "Love Rollercoaster" - Red Hot Chili Peppers

                 "Get This Party Started" - Pink
7:05pm - Jean Marie & Michael's Grand Entrance
                  "Good Life" - One Republic
7:06pm - First Dance
                 "All For Love" - Brian Adams & Rod Stewart
7:11pm - Best Man & Maid of Honor Toasts
7:16pm - Welcome & Blessing
7:18pm - First Course Served 
7:39pm - Bride & Father Dance
                "My Little Girl" - Tim McGraw
7:43pm - Groom & Mother Dance
                 "Forever Young" - Audra Mae
7:52pm - Dinner Served
8:49pm - Cake Cutting
                 "I Can't Help Myself" - The Four Tops
8:53pm - Dance Floor Opens
9:30pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss
                 "Move, Get Out the Way" - Ludacris
                 "Oh Yeah" - Yellow
                 "Funky Cold Medina" - Tone Loc 
9:55pm - Last Dance of the Evening
                 "The Time,Dirty Bit" - Black Eyed Peas


               

Congratulations Jean Marie & Michael!!

Here's a few video clips from their reception: 

Megan & Jason's New Years Eve-Eve Wedding Reception at The Merion Tribute House

Megan and Jason were such a fun couple to work with! They currently reside in Michigan, so most of our communication before their wedding was done via video teleconference and through email. Megan and Jason chose an amazing venue, The Merion Tribute House located on Philadelphia's prestigious Main Line to host their intimate reception. After exchanging vows at a nearby church, Megan & Jason's 140 guests traveled to the Tribute House to celebrate. Cocktails and hors d'oeurves were enjoyed in the Lounge and Legion Room before the guests entered into the ballroom for dinner and dancing. After formal introductions, first dance, blessing, and toasts, a special video was played for Megan & Jason which was created by their Bridal Party. Megan and Jason had also planned a huge surprise for their families and guests by having a Mariachi Band play during dinner. Megan and Jason met in Mexico while on a service trip, so having the band at their reception really meant a lot to them. Stuart G. Stanft Photography captured all the special moments, and I've included one of his collages below, Thanks Stuart! 


Here's How Megan & Jason's Reception Went:


6:00pm-7:00pm - Cocktails & Hors D'oeurves in the Lounge & Legion Room
6:50pm - Guests begin to enter the Ballroom
7:07pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
                 "Yeah 3x" - Chris Brown
7:11pm - Megan & Jason's Grand Entrance 
                 "What's My Name" - Rihanna 
7:12pm - First Dance
                 "When I Say I Do" - Matthew West 
7:16pm - Blessing
7:17pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast
7:24pm - Special Video Presentation
7:35pm - Dinner Served 
9:08pm - Bride & Father Dance
                 "In My Daughter's Eyes" - Martina McBride
9:12pm - Groom & Mother Dance
                  "It's Your Song" - The Tribute Co. 
9:15pm - Dance Floor Opens 
10:03pm - Cake Cutting
                   "Marry Me" - Train
10:07pm - Bouquet Toss
                   "Single Ladies" - Beyonce 
10:56pm - Last Dance of the Evening 
                   "Save The Last Dance For Me" - Michael Buble 

above photo courtesy of Stuart G. Stanft Photography

Here's a few dance floor clips from Megan & Jason's Reception:

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: