Light Up Your Big Day with Uplighting

With wedding magazines scattered across the floor and multiple albums created on your Pinterest, it’s likely that you have been on the hunt for the best wedding décor. You have seen hundreds of beautiful flowers, centerpieces, and more creative ways to use ribbon than you could have imagined, but is it enough?

Jacob & Nicole 10.07.2016

Jake & Nikki planned their destination wedding from Minnesota, deciding to tie the knot in beautiful Naples, Florida.  Their plans brought nearly 65 people from around the country to the Naples Beach Hotel for their celebration.

One uninvited guest caused some uncertainty - Hurricane Matthew.  Yes, this Thursday celebration was nearly interrupted - but Matthew decided to stay well off the east coast of Florida instead.

You would have never known a hurricane had been looming, as Nikki and Jake were so relaxed and happy.

The families and friends enjoyed the buffet stations, and then partied and danced together throughout the evening.  The nieces and nephews are very important to them - and Jake & Nikki made sure to take time out to dance and have fun with them too.  Happy times for these fun people from Minnesota!

Brian & D'Anne 3.12.2016

Saturday, March 12, 2016!  We were at the Hilton Naples working with Paige Simpson from No Worries Weddings.  www.NaplesDJ.com provided the equipment needed for sound & music for D'Anne & Brian's 5:00pm Ceremony by the pool area at the Hilton Naples.  Approximately 65 guests attended.

The Officiate for the Ceremony was Russ Wynn.  Prelude: Christina Perri "A Thousand Years".  Wedding Party Processional: Mirrors (Jegz Instrumental) by Justin Timberlake. For D'Anne & her Father:  "Will You Marry Me"  Recessional: Chris Brown "Forever".  Following the Ceremony, guests went inside for Cocktail Hour which Naples DJ provided music for.

Other song selections were:
     Introductions:  "Best Day of My Life" American Authors, and "N**gas In Paris" then "The Show Goes On" by Lupe Fiasco.
     First Dance:  "All Of Me" John Legend
     Cake Cutting:  "Happy Together" The Turtles
     Father / Daughter:  "My Way" Frank Sinatra
     Mother / Son:  "What A Wonderful World" / "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" IZ

Of course there was lots of dancing & fun that evening!

Corey & Rhianna 3.11.2016

Rhianna and Corey chose the Naples Beach Hotel for their Wedding venue for a very special reason.  Her parents were also married there! The Ceremony took place on Penthouse Beach at 5:30.  Once married they wanted us to play Mendelssohn ....then (custom edit) scratch into "Going Down For Real"!

Photographer:  Kaity Brawley Photography

The reception followed at the Naples Beach Hotel at Coconut Grove area on the sand. 

The First Dance Song was "Amazed" by Lonestar.  Father / Daughter "It Won't Be Like This For Long" by Darius Rucker.  Mother / Son "Simple Man".

Guests enjoyed the music and wandered between Coconut Grove and the Bar area.  We adore this couple and wish them happy honeymooning in Jamaica!  I'm sure we'll be seeing them again soon as we enjoy our jeep adventures around town!

Cameron & Monica 02.18.2016

What a gorgeous time of year for an outside wedding!  Cam and Monica held their wedding ceremony in the sand on the Penthouse Beach at the Naples Beach Hotel.  Cocktail hour was enjoyed directly after, right on the beach.  Many of the guests were from the north east and by the looks of it they all were certainly enjoying the warm tropical climate (it was 31 degrees in Boston at that time).

Nick Adams Photography

Congratulations! #1 Song On BILLBOARD

We want to congratulate our good friend Janice Robinson, who is currently holding the #1 Song on Billboard's Dance Chart 2015 - "There Must Be Love"!  Great news for a wonderful person.

Last spring, she teamed up with International DJ David Morales, who had a song he had written - and only one person he thought of to sing it.  Janice spent the weekend recording with David and have more hits coming.

Janice was the lead singer in the 90s ultra dance hit "Dreamer" of the group Livin' Joy.  We still love that song.

Janice has opened for Tina Turner, and has also toured with the Backstreet Boys. 

She now resides in Naples, and still has an incredible voice!  She is such a positive spiritual person.

Way to go Janice!  Wishing you many more successes!

Billy & Kayla Saturday 05.23.15

Kayla met Billy eight years ago as she moved into her new apartment in Gainesville.  They actually met the very first night she moved in, and they have been inseparable ever since.

They are such a great couple... they compliment each other so well.  Simply put, they are a happy couple.  And together they face many challenges, yet keep moving happily forward.  Billy works in West Palm Beach, while Kayla is in the doctorate program at University of Miami. An hour and a half commute doesn't interrupt their lives together though....

Their latest challenge was on Thursday morning, the day Billy was leaving for Naples for their wedding.... Their beloved dog had a misstep, and tore its ACL...  !  So sad, but with the help of a great vet and great friends, everything is well for all.

Ninety guests gathered at the Hilton Naples to celebrate with them.  It has been a while since we were at the Hilton, and we enjoyed catching up with Ashley and her assistant Tess.  Kayla and Billy have raved about how great Ashley has been in their preparation.  The ballroom looked elegantly beautiful, as the white covered chairs were accented with a blue sash, and the room was uplit with cool white led lighting.

The reception began at 8:30 pm, as the wedding party was introduced to Sam and Dave's classic "Hold On I'm Coming."  Kayla and Billy shared their first dance as husband and wife to Etta James' "At Last."  Dinner was ready in a timely manner, a reflection of the excellent service at the Hilton Naples.

After salads, toasts were made by both sets of parents, the matron of honor, the best man, and then Kayla & Billy shared a few words as they thanked everyone for sharing in the day.

 Thank you 41 Photo and Video for sharing this pic with us!

 

A photo booth was set up by the videographers Joe & DeAnne of 41 Photo and Video.  Guests had a blast with that, as well as enjoying delicious cupcakes for dessert.

The party started quickly, as dancing began on the large dance floor.  Guests had fun as the dancing continued on until nearly 1:00 am.   We were so happy to be part of their wedding day.  Congratulations!