Naples DJ: Kevin & Jenna 3.15.2014

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.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Kevin & Jenna 3.15.2014

Jenna Elkins, Tina Dean (Naples DJ), Paige Simpson (No Worries Events)

Kevin, Jenna and many of their guests were pumped and ready to rock at the reception at the Naples Yacht Club. Some of them were at Jenna' twin sister Lindsey's 12/28/13 wedding that we also did at Bellasera in Naples. It was a lot of fun and dancing at both!

Jenna and Kevin had Paige Simpson from No Worries Weddings as their Wedding Planner. We always enjoy working with Paige and her assistant Sam. Their photographer was Jessica McIntosh Photography. Wow! It was the first time that we worked with Jessica. She was great to work with and was helpful and quick with getting me some photos of hers to share on our blog, as you can see above.

Kevin and Jenna also had a videographer for the Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and reception. Asha from BrightFrameFilms.com. We also worked with her for Jenna's sisters wedding. Click here to see Jenna and Kevin's video that's on Asha's blog!

We started the reception with the Introductions to "Timber" Pitbull / Kesha and "Best Day Of My Life" American Authors. They went right into their First Dance "Lucky" Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. The Parent Dances were after the Toasts were done and Dinner was enjoyed.

Father / Daughter : "I Loved Her First" Heartland.
Mother / Son : "Happy" Pharell
Cake Cutting : "Marry Me" Train

Everyone was dancing all night through! All the guests were given all kinds of glow sticks to have fun with photos, etc. There were cardboard cut outs of Jenna and Kevin that all the guests had fun dancing with and taking pics of to post on all the social sites. @NaplesDJ

The Garter was removed to the song "I Gotta Feeling" BEP
Bouquet Toss song "Single Ladies" Beyoncé
The Garter Toss song "Another One Bites The Dust" Queen
The garter was put back on to "Pour Some Sugar On Me" Def Leppard

Before all the guests went outside for the Grand Sparkler Exit, we played the encore song that Kevin and Jenna chose which was "Save The Last Dance For Me" by Michael Buble.

It was such a pleasure getting to know the entire family and all there friends!