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

                   

Dancing at the Desmond with Melinda & Paul

           The Desmond Great Valley Hotel & Conference Center in Malvern, PA is an awesome location to host the celebration of the most special day in your life. Melinda & Paul enjoyed each and every minute of their reception, and could not have stopped smiling even if they tried !

         The first time I met Melinda & Paul, I knew that their reception was going to be a blast. They didn't leave the dance floor from the moment the music began until the very last song ! Their evening began with a lavish cocktail hour in the lounge before their guests entered the Grand Ballroom. Before dinner was served, Melinda & Paul shared their first dance, and the Maid of Honor & Best Man toasted (and roasted) the newlyweds. Between dinner courses, Melinda welcomed her Grandfather, and Paul welcomed his Mother to the dance floor for special dances. After dinner, they cut their cakes (Melinda surprised Paul with a unique "grooms cake"), and the dancing began. Half way through the night, Melinda tossed her bouquet, and Paul threw his football.....with Melinda's garter wrapped around it... a pretty cool twist on the average "garter toss"! 

Special songs for the night:

Introductions:  "Ghosts n' Stuff" by Deadmau5

First Dance:  "Then" by Brad Paisley

Grandfather & Bride Dance: "Delaney Talks to Statues" by Jimmy Buffett

Mother & Groom Dance:   "A Song for My Son" by Mikki Viereck

Cake Cutting:   "Somebody to Love" by Justin Bieber 

Bouquet Toss:  "Single Ladies" by Beyonce

Garter Removal:  "Big Pimpin'" by Jay Z

Garter Toss: "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys 

Melanie & Jake Celebrate at The Manor House at Commonwealth

    

        Melanie and Jake shared an intimate Wedding Ceremony and a fun-filled Reception at The Manor House at Commonwealth  in Horsham, PA. The Manor House is an 18th Century fieldstone farmhouse nestled on the rolling greens of the Commonwealth National Golf Club. 

The evening began with an outdoor ceremony accompanied by live string music. Melanie and Jake posed for some photos along with their Bridal Party while their guests enjoyed cocktails and lavish hors d'oeuvres inside and on the veranda.

After the cocktail hour, we kicked-off the celebration with formal introductions of the Bridal Party, Melanie & Jake's first dance ("Me & You" by Dave Matthews Band) and an invigorating choreographed Bridal Party dance. After Dinner, special dances with Melanie & Jake's Parents, and the Cake Cutting Ceremony, Melanie & Jake and their guests danced the night away! 

Congratulations Melanie & Jake! 

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Alexis & Steven Celebrate at The Loft at Sweetwater

Alexis & Steven shared an intimate Ceremony and fun-filled Reception at The Loft at Sweetwater Country Club in Pennsburg, PA. This was my second time working at the Loft, and I hope to be back again soon! I provided music and amplification for Alexis & Steven's outdoor Ceremony overlooking the beautiful grounds of the golf course, as well as music during the cocktail hour under the patio. 

 After formal introductions of the Bridal Party, Alexis & Steven entered from the second floor of the loft and made their way to the dance floor where they shared their first dance. After dinner, they shared special dances with their parents, and then the party began! Special thanks to Caren Ann Geiges Photography for the awesome photos! Check out her blog to see more!

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: