Naples DJ: Kyle and Erin 2.14.14

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.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Kyle and Erin 2.14.14

Kyle and Erin had a small destination wedding of about 25 guests. A few couldn't make it down due to the brutal cold snowy weather up north which caused canceled flights. In Naples, Florida we were having gorgeous weather! Warm sunshine with a cool breeze. The wedding ceremony was on the sand on the north beach at the Naples Beach Hotel. All the details were put together with Courtney at the hotel.

Naples DJ (Scott & I) provided the music for cocktail hour on the beach following the ceremony. Once the sunset, the temperature dropped and felt great! The party then moved across the street to Broadwells Restaurant. It's a quaint room with the bar right on the dance floor! Perfect set up for us!

The introductions were first. The parents, Maid of Honor and Best Man before the new Bride and Groom. The bridal attendants danced in to "Beautiful Day" by U2. Erin and Kyle entered to "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker. They went right in to their First Dance which was to "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. Try pronouncing that! (Krevy-Ay-Zek).

After dinner was served, Kyle and Erin did the Father/Daughter: "My Little Girl" Tim McGraw, and Mother/Son: "I Hope You Dance" LeAnn Womack. Erin also danced with her Step-Father to "My Wish" Rascal Flatts, halfway through the other guests were invited to join them.

Before the Cake Cutting took place Erin changed in to her "Reception Dress". They did the cutting of the cake to "How Sweet It Is" James Taylor, then their were cupcakes for the guests to enjoy. The rest of the evening was dancing!

Kyle and Erin have fun friends and family that seemed to enjoy dancing and celebrating with them. We had a great time too! After all, their was romance all around us for Valentine's Day!