Naples DJ: Shaun and Katie 4.12.14

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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Shaun and Katie 4.12.14

What a sweet couple! These two went all out on their wedding day. They chose to have a wedding planner to help them out with things. April Kelly from Simple Elegant Weddings did a fabulous job bringing things together for Katie and Shaun's wedding day. It's always great working with April.

All of the events took place at the Inn on Fifth Naples with Hope who was great to work with. The photographer for their day was Photographic Images by Jim. Cake was done by Ella's Cakes, and flowers were by Southwest Floral.

We, Naples DJ provided the Ceremony System outside by the pool. It was set up differently. The chairs were arranged in a spiral circling around Shaun and Katie in the center so, when walking down the isle, they walked in circles to the arch in the middle. All the guests had a great view wherever they were seated. The Cocktail Hour took place in the same area outside as the Ceremony.

Once the 75 guests were seated inside the main ballroom we started out with the Introductions of all the Bridal Attendants and then Katie and Shaun. They chose for everyone to be introduced to "Happy" by Pharrell williams. Shaun and Katie went right into their First Dance song which was "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri.

After the Toast and Dinner the newly married couple did the Cake Cutting. They chose the song "Ice Cream" by Sarah McLaughlin to cut the cake too and to open up the Dessert Table too!

Shaun danced with his Mother to "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong and Katie surprised everyone by dancing halfway through with Shaun's Dad.

Katie and Shaun's wedding reception was great! Guests of all types enjoyed dancing throughout the night!