Naples DJ: Jon and Natalie 3.7.2014

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.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Jon and Natalie 3.7.2014

Jon and Natalie are from New Jersey. They planned their wedding at the Hilton Marco Island. The Ceremony was to be on the beach sand, and in a separate area on the beach was to be the cocktail hour and the reception. Unfortunately this day wasn't cooperating. It was extremely windy this day. These two sure were troopers about not being able to be on the beach for their destination wedding. They went with the flow, and Marie at the Hilton Marco Island took care of everything.

The Ceremony was in a quaint room inside and next door was the ballroom that the reception took place. It was beautifully decorated and there was plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. all in all it was a great super fun night! It was a smaller wedding, only about 45 guests and wow, they were all ready to have a good time dancing, and they did!

Some of their music selections were:
Introductions to "When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zepplin and "Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News. First Dance was to "Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison. Father / Daughter to "Always On My Mind" by Willie Nelson then cut in to Natso & "Tequila Daddy". Mother / Son dance to "In My Life" by The Beatles. When they did the Cake Cutting they chose "Mahna Mahna" by Cake. Natalie only did the Bouquet Toss, and for that she wanted "Another One Bites The Dust"- Queen.

To end the evening, since the "Sparklers" couldn't be used inside for the Introductions, they did a "Sparkler" Grand Exit outside at the end of the evening. All in all, a very fun reception with a very fun group!