Naples DJ: Andy and Erin 1.11.14

TIPS FOR A GREAT RECEPTION:

1.) Have the bar in the same room as the reception. People tend to naturally gravitate to the bar, so keeping it in the room will keep them near the fun.

2.) DJ by the dance floor! Your DJ & the sound system needs to be at the edge of the dance floor. Do not make the mistake of having the DJ place the loud speakers a distance away from the dance floor. Playing music over & thru the guest tables can make for an uncomfortable experience.

3.) When arranging the seating chart, it's important to have your relatives seated close by. It's a great suggestion to not have Grandma and Grandpa sit in front of where the speakers may be placed.

4.) You are the party. When you dance, the dance floor will be full. Realize that if you spend your time visiting or outside, your guests will be wherever you are at. So dance all night!

5.) Arrange with the catering manager to have some hors d'oeuvres and your favorite drinks ready for you and the bridal party immediately after photos. You'll be glad you did.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Andy and Erin 1.11.14

The wedding reception of Andy and Erin took place at the Windstar Country Club in Naples, FL. All the details were arranged with the Food and Beverage Director Cyndee Del Toro. The wedding photographer that they chose was Aimee Rossi from Aimee Rossi Photography.

Erin and Andy had our main system set up that includes our dance floor lighting, along with our uplighting package. They chose to have all blue lighting to go with the room decor they provided. We also provided an extra speaker for the separate bar area for the guest to enjoy the music and hear announcements while getting their next beverage during the reception.

As always, DJ Scotty did an amazing job entertaining the guests! Andy and Erin had several special requests for Scott to mold into the evening which included some Greek songs for his family to celebrate along with some Ouzo shots for the guests enjoyment! Some of their other music choices were: For Introductions, "I Gotta Feeling" by B.E.P., "Love Rollercoaster" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The First Dance was to "My Girl" by the Temptations. Father / Daughter Dance was to "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker, and the Mother / Son Dance song was "Blessed" by Elton John. Erin and Andy also wanted to do the "Anniversary Dance" which ends up acknowledging the couple who's been married the longest which is always a nice touch. Erin chose not to do the Bouquet and Garter traditions so, instead gave that toss bouquet to the longest married couple. There were also two other special songs they wanted played for their family which were "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong, and "Tequila" by the Champs.

We wish the two of them our very best wishes! I'm sure they're going to enjoy their Honeymoon this Spring when they take off to Sandals Jamaica to celebrate!