Partying in the Valley with Dennille & Austin

Photo above courtesy of Photography by Laurie

Dennille & Austin recently shared an elegant and fun-filled wedding day celebration. This was my first visit to the Historic Hotel Bethlehem located in downtown Bethlehem, in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. "Restored to it's original 1922 grandeur, Historic Hotel Bethlehem's floor-to-ceiling palladium windows, painted murals and beautiful balconies provide an elegant 1920's decor". Everything about the Hotel Bethlehem was top-notch, and I look forward to entertaining there in the near future! 

Upon arrival, Dennille & Austin's guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Mezzanine overlooking the Grand Ballroom. Laurie Velitskovich of Photography by Laurie captured photos of the Bridal Party before they joined their guests upstairs for a receiving line. The reception began with formal introductions, toasts, and a few special dances. A photobooth was setup across the hall in the Lafayette Room for all to enjoy.                                                                     

Here's how Dennille & Austin's Reception Went:

6:00pm - Cocktail Hour in the Mezzanine

7:05pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions

               "Dawn of the Dead" - Does it Offend You,Yeah?

7:09pm - Dennille & Austin's Grand Entrance

                "Let's Go Crazy" - Incubus 

7:10pm - First Dance

               "The Way You Look Tonight" - Frank Sinatra 

7:14pm - Welcome by Dennille's Parents 

7:18pm - Blessing

7:19pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toasts 

7:29pm - Dinner Service 

7:51pm - Bride & Father Dance

               "Over The Rainbow" - Israel Kamakawiwoole

7:54pm - Groom & Mother Dance

               "Time in a Bottle" - Jim Croce 

8:30pm - Cake Cutting 

               "This will be(an Everlasting Love)"- Natalie Cole 

8:35pm - the Dance Floor Opens 

10:15pm - Bouquet Toss

                "Raise Your Glass" - Pink 

10:56pm - Last Dance of the Evening 

                 "You're My Best Friend" - Queen

      

Congratulations Dennille & Austin!

Here's a short video from their dance floor: 

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Melanie & David's Wedding at the Bear Creek Mountain Resort

Melanie and David planned an intimate wedding ceremony and reception at The Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA. Most couples are hesitant to plan such a celebration in the month of January with the possible threat of a winter weather, but with temperatures in the mid 40's, they had nothing to worry about. Their wedding day began with a ceremony officiated by a close colleague of mine, Reverend Pamela Brehm. I provided a remote sound system for Melanie & David's ceremony, as well as the cocktail hour which was held in the foyer. Melanie & David's 80 guests consisting of family and close friends enjoyed dinner and dancing in the Woodland Ballroom. Here's how Melanie & David's Wedding day went:

5:00pm -  Guest arrival
5:30pm -  Ceremony
                Processional: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
                                            Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
                Recessional: "All You Need is Love"
                                          The Beatles
6:00-7:00pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres in the Foyer
7:00pm - Guests enter the Woodland Ballroom
7:04pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
              "Don't Stop Believing" - Journey
7:07pm - Melanie & David's Grand Entrance
              "Paralyzer" - Finger Eleven
7:08pm - First Dance
              "1,2,3,4" - Plain White T's
7:12pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toast
7:15pm - Dinner Served
8:16pm - Cake Cutting
              "Grow Old With You" - Adam Sandler
8:19pm - Bride & Father Dance
              "Daughter" - Loudon Wainwright
8:23pm - Groom & Mother Dance
               "What a Wonderful World" -
                    Louie Armstrong
8:27pm - Dance floor opens
9:34pm - Bouquet Toss
              "Yakety Axe" - Chet Atkins
10:56pm - Last Dance of the Evening
               "Send Me On My Way" - Rusted Root