Naples DJ: Steve and Laura 04.04.2014

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, June 18, 2014

Steve and Laura 04.04.2014

This Friday April 4th, we provided the entertainment, DJ and MC for Steve and Laura's wedding reception. They had a small wedding of around 33 guests along with some children. The Reception was at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club's restaurant across the street and on the golf course at Broadwell's. There wedding photography was done by Donna Meneley from A Moment In Time Photography.

We started the evening off with the Introduction of Laura and Steve to "Forever" by Chris Brown. They went right into their First Dance song "Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel. Following this Steve and Laura wanted the wireless microphone to welcome everyone and thanking the guests that traveled to celebrate with them. It was a very classy gesture.

Dinner was served and the music played at their request was a mix of casual beachy music such as Mraz, Cat Stevens, Jack Johnson, etc. Between dinner courses Laura wanted to share a special dance with her daughter Lily whom is in second grade. That danced to "By Your Side" by Sade. Part way through Laura wanted the other guests to join in their dance.

The Cake Cutting was after dinner, and the rest of the night was a PARTY! The kids were allowed to make some requests too so all had a great time dancing and having fun! Steve and Laura provided glow sticks for all to have fun with and they also had a babysitter that took care of the kids later in the evening when they got tired!

A few weeks after the wedding when their schedule allows, they're taking a trip to Atlantis for a week! Sending our best wishes to a great couple and their new family!