Weddings with DJ Adam Moyer

Julia & Stephen's Wedding Reception at LaMassaria at Bella Vista

Believe it or not, March 24th was the first Wedding of 2012 at LaMassaria at Bella Vista, and I had the honor of entertaining it! Julia & Stephen were an awesome couple, and everyone had a great time at their reception! Rick & Maria from Rick Blanco Photography captured all the special moments through out the day, and also provided me with a few stunning photos to share. Julia & Stephen wed at a church in nearby Schwenksville, and then made their way to LaMassaria in Gilbertsville, PA to celebrate along with their 125 guests consisting of family and friends.

The room was decorated with bright flower arrangements from Flowers by Florabundance , as well as "button" themed centerpieces created by Julia. An elegant cake from Dice's Creative Cakes was enjoyed by all. The evening began with an hour of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the first floor at LaMassaria, and then upstairs for dinner and dancing.

Here's how Julia & Stephen's Reception Went:

5:30-6:30pm - Cocktail Hour

6:43pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions

"Lovely Day" - Bill Withers

6:47pm - Julia & Stephen's Grand Entrance

6:48pm - First Dance

"Make You Feel My Love" - Adele

6:51pm - Blessing

6:52pm - Maid of Honor & Best Man Toasts

6:56pm - First Course Served

7:16pm - Bride & Father Dance

"I Loved Her First" - Heartland

7:20pm - Groom & Mother Dance

"Have I Told You Lately" - Van Morrison

7:34pm - Dinner Served

8:14pm - Centerpiece Giveaway

8:19pm - Dance Floor Opens

8:33pm - Cake Cutting

"I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz

10:25pm - Last Dance of the Evening

"Love Will Keep us Alive" - The Eagles

Congratulations Julia & Stephen!!

Here's a few video clips from their reception:

Gina & Matthew's Wedding at The Talamore Country Club

Gina & Matthew were an awesome couple to work with! During the early planning stages of their wedding, Matthew's cousin, DJ Gaetano Bosco (A renowned Philadelphia area club & mobile DJ.... and a good friend of mine as well) recommend they engage me as their entertainment director.

Their wedding day began with a lovely ceremony in the Monet Garden Room at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA. The guest then enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeurves on the Mezzanine in the magnificent Conservatory Ballroom. Lauren & Tim Fair of Lauren Fair Photography are always a pleasure to work with, and captured many memories through out the night.

The Ballroom looked amazing with the combination of a brand new marble dance floor (only 2 weeks old!) and 16 LED uplights which I strategically placed around the room. The reception began with formal introductions and Gina & Matthew's first dance.

Here's how Gina & Matthew's Wedding day went:

5:00pm - Guest Arrival

5:30pm - Ceremony in the Monet Garden Room
6:10pm - Cocktail hour
7:18pm - Parent & Bridal Party Introductions
"I Gotta Feelin" - Black Eyed Peas
7:22pm - Gina & Matthew's Grand Entrance
"Beautiful Day" - U2
7:23pm - First Dance
"Happy" - Bruce Springsteen
7:27pm - Welcome by Gina's Father
7:33pm - Blessing
7:34pm - Best Man & Maid of Honor Toast

7:46pm - Buffet Dinner
8:54pm - Cake Cutting
"How Sweet it is" - Michael Buble
8:58pm - Bride & Father Dance
"Butterfly Kisses" - Bob Carlisle
9:03pm - Groom & Mother Dance
"Never Alone" - Lady Antebellum
9:07pm - Open Dancing

10:10pm - Bouquet & Garter Toss
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"-Cindy Lauper
"Peter Gunn Theme"-The Blues Brothers
"Hot Stuff" - Donna Summers
"I'm Too Sexy" - Right Said Fred
10:54pm - Last Dance of the Evening
"Endless Love"-Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

Congratulations
Gina & Matt !

Here's a few dance floor shots from their reception:

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

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:

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