Henrickson/Moua Reception 5/30/2009

Katrina Henrickson and Jason Moua celebrated their wedding at Monarch Gardens in Appleton with family and friends and a lot of kids. 

Matt Peden, was their DJ.  After dinner and the slide show presentation we set up for the Grand March – ‘Lets Get It Started’, Black Eyed Peas and boy did they.  Katrina and Jason danced to ‘Like a Shooting Star’ by Paradise and were then joined by their wedding party and they all danced to Jason Mraz, ‘I’m Yours’. 

 

Early in the Night we had a ‘Teddy Bear Toss’.  All the kids were brought out and the Flower Girl throws a Teddy Bear, just like the the bouqute toss.  Our Flower Girl, Ella, got a little confused and instead of throwing the teddy bear over her shoulder chucked it straight at me (she has a pretty good arm).  We tried again and she did a great job.  If you are having a lot of kids at your event this is a lot of fun.  Ask Ed or your DJ about the Teddy Bear Toss. 

 

The rest of the night included a lot of dancing, some break dancing and a few Michael Jackson impersonations.  Good Luck Katrina and Jason.

 

 

Vold/Locher Ceremony & Reception 5/29/2009

Yesterday we celebrated with Jordan Vold & Megan Locher at their ceremony and reception at the Hawks View Golf Club in Lake Geneva.  The weather was spectacular for their outdoor evening ceremony that began at 6pm.   The Hawk’s View is one of the most beautiful scenic locations we’ve ever played at, complete with Gardens, golf course, a beautiful outdoor pavilion and rolling hills.

I really enjoyed helping Megan & Jordan plan the entertainment for their event, the entire ceremony was centralized around an acoustic guitar theme.   We included an acoustic guitar mix of praise and worship music for the prelude, followed by the parents seating to “How Great Thou Art” on Acoustic Guitar.   The bridesmaids entered the pavilion to an Acoustic Guitar Version of “Amazing Grace” by Jordan Lee, and finally Megan made her way down the aisle to “Canon in D”, an acoustic version by Trace Bundy.

If you are looking for something unique, or would like to something different, create a theme, and theme the music around it, it’s amazing!   Guests started clapping rhythms as Megan & Jordan exited to James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is,”  they were all swaying back and forth and clapping.   This was a sign that the night was going to be great!  And oh how it was!

The reception inside followed, with instrumental praise and worship as guests were treated to a wide variety of hor’s dorves.   With the ceremony starting at 6pm and the reception inside beginning about 7:30pm, it made for a shorted evening packed with plenty of memories and fun!    Instead of Glass clinking for a kiss, Megan & Jordan opted for guests sharing their favorite memories or stories about them.   Cool Idea, if you are looking for glass clinking ideas, check some out here.

We opened the dancing following their slide show with their first dance, “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds, and followed it with a combo father/daughter and mother/son dance to “My Wish” by the Rascal Flatts.   I always suggest, if you don’t want the spotlight, or if you are short on time, to have a combo dance after your first dance, it works well.   One great way to get guests on the dance floor right away and pack it out for a great night, is to bring as many couples out to the dance floor, and then start the open dancing with a slow song.   It works well!   We did just that at Megan & Jordan’s wedding, with one of Jill Locher’s favorite’s, “Moonlight Serenade” by Glenn Miller.   Megan’s mom was thrilled, and got to even dance with her dad, something she said she hasn’t done in years!

Other highlights and requests included:

Cotton Eyed Joe

Friends In Low Places

Respect

Cha Cha Slide

& Jump, Jive and Wail

It’s always treat to see everyone from Grandma and Grandpa right down to the five and six year olds, and everyone in between, packing the dance floor and having a great time!   The reception’s scheduled end time

was 10:30pm, which we ended with one of Jordan’s favorite’s, “Friday I’m In Love” a remake of the Cure’s song, by Fiction Family.   Everyone circled Megan & Jordan one last time, while they danced in the middle.  What a way to end the evening.   In addition, ending the night non traditionally before midnight is also another excellent idea!  Think about it, wouldn’t you rather end the night with 200 people packing out the dance floor.   

Megan & Jordan thank you for letting us be a part of your very special day, we wish you both nothing but the best!

Hayner/Testroete Reception 5/23/2009

Patrick Hayner & Amanda Testroete celebrated their Wedding Reception at Sabre Lanes, Menasha on Saturday evening.   Dinner music included a mix of 80’s & ’90’s Love Songs, along with selected romantic Kenny Rogers Hits.  The Dinner was Baked Ham & Beef Tips, which Amanda graciously invited me to enjoy! It was fantastic! 

After dinner, our 18 year veteran wedding DJ, Larry Stevens, provided the kids at the reception with a “Scavenger Hunt”, which was well received by both the kids and adults. Dancing kicked off shortly before 7, and included a good mix of ’60’s & ’70’s oldies, classic country favorites, including Johnny Cash’s “Ring Of Fire”, The Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey, and Polkas, and Waltz’s!

The Bride and Groom danced their first dance to “Lost In This Moment” by “Big & Rich”, then joined by the rest of the Wedding Party to “Everything I Do” by “Bryan Adams”

The Bouquet & Garter Toss’ were a Blast with “All The Single Ladies,” I think this is the new “single ladies” song of the season.  It’s super popular and a lot of FUN!

We followed that up with a special “Teddy Bear Toss” for the kids,
which was a big hit!  If you have kids in attendance at your event, I highly suggest doing this, their eyes will light up!   The rest of the evening was a mix of Traditional Favorites “YMCA”, “Cha-Cha-Slide” and Current Hits, including “Poker Face” and “Burnin’ Up” along with a number of requests.

We closed the night with The Jonas Brothers “When I Look Into Your Eyes”.

Both Amanda & Patrick mentioned more than once that had a great time, and were very pleased with everything.    It looked like your guests had a blast!  

Thanks again for letting us be a part of your special day!!