Naples DJ: March 2015

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, March 10, 2015

Kevin and Sherry 01.24.2015

Sherry and Kevin chose their Ceremony and Reception location to be at The Strand Country Club in Naples, FL. It's a gorgeous venue! Sherry was so excited to show her creativity by having a Winter Wonderland themed wedding. Wow! What an amazing job she did too! Everything was planned to be outside. As it turned out the "Blizzard 2015" brought us in Naples, Florida a lot of wind! So.... the plans were changed to inside to preserve the decorations and not to have her guests windblown, etc.

The Ceremony was in the front foyer and started precisely at 5pm. Sherry walked down the white runner isle to "At Last" by Etta James. The Recessional song Kevin and Sherry chose to exit to was "This Will Be An Everlasting Love" by Natalie Cole. It was beautiful.

The guests went into the Grille Room for some "Signature Drinks" and appetizers. Scott played upbeat music for them to enjoy at the newly wedded couples request. While the guests were enjoying themselves, Sherry and Kevin did their First Dance in private in the main ballroom. They danced to "Leather and Lace" by Stevie Nicks. Afterwards she changed into another bridal gown!

Introductions were at 6:30pm and the songs played were "I Gotta Feeling" BEP, "I'm Too Sexy"- Right Said Fred and "Simply The Best" Tina Turner for the newly married couple. The Toasts and dinner (which was delicious) was completed and we got right into the party with the open dancing! Later, there was the Cake cutting along with an Ice Cream Bar!

Kevin and Sherry chose the encore song for the end of the evening to be "I've Had The Time Of My Life" Bill Medley / Jennifer Warnes. It was a great time!