Starting A New Year In The Old City

Lori & Kevin
January 20, 2008
The Down Town Club
Philadelphia, PA
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While Sunday weddings are usually a little more sluggish (when it comes to getting people up and dancing), Lori and Kevin's event went off without a single hitch. Also, despite a majority of the guests being rabid New York Giants fans attending their wedding during a major playoff game, the friends and family stayed mostly focused on the celebration at hand.

Lori and Kevin treated their guests to an experience in one of Philadelphia's finest and most regal facilities. The food was superior, the service was attentive and fast, and the mood in the room was extremely happy and light-hearted.

One very cool thing I noticed at the entrance was a rather unique guestbook idea. Lori and Kevin had purchased a copy of "Philadelphia Then And Now", a book depicting photos taken in the recent and more distant past of several of the most historic locations in Philadelphia. Their guests were invited to peruse the book, select one of the photos they might have liked and use the white area in the photos to write their well-wishes and congratulation notes. It looked like an awesome idea!

On a personal note, my new Bose sound system flourished in the Down Town Club's ballroom! It seemed as though music was coming from every corner of the room, surrounding everyone in the perfect level of sound!

I could not be happier with my new sound system!

Congratulations, Devon & David!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

5:00 PM-5:55 PM Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Gonna Fly Now (The 'Rocky' Theme" by Bill Conti
Bride & Groom: "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi

6:05 PM First Dance
"I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" by Frank Sinatra

6:10 PM Parents Combo Dance
"Kind And Generous" by Natalie Merchant

6:15 PM Blessing

6:20 PM-8:15 PM Dinner

6:45 PM Toasts

8:20 PM-10:00 PM Open Dancing

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2008 Small Miracles Award Dinner And Casino Night

The Center for Autism will host its annual Small Miracles Award Dinner and Casino Night on April 17, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.

Rep. Dennis M. O’Brien, board member and speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, will receive the Small Miracles Award for his passionate commitment to improving the quality of life for people with autism.

I will be providing the music for this event and would like to invite everyone reading this to attend! The cost of a single ticket is $150, but you may also sponsor the event monetarily up to $10,000.

For more information regarding this event or ways to contribute to the efforts of The Center for Autism, please call 215-878-3400 or visit them online at thecenterforautism.org.

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Ringing In The New Year

Devon & David
December 31, 2007
Radnor Hotel
St. Davids, PA
Web Site

What can I say about the Radnor Hotel? It's what an Old Style Main Line wedding should be. A hands-on, attentive staff, fast and polite service, highly polished surfaces and chadeliers, award-winning gardens in the back... There's nothing about the Radnor Hotel that doesn't say "perfect spot for a wedding reception".

Devon & David's event was extremely decadent with illuminated centerpieces, an ice sculpture of the Love Park statue, and bottles of Dom Pérignon for the guests to enjoy as they brought in the new year.

I set up their dance floor with complete quadraphonic surround sound, giving them a nightclub-feel to enhance the dance party. As the countdown to 2008 drew near, Devon and David's family crowded around a television setup next to the dance floor to watch the ball drop on Times Square.

After everyone counted down from ten, the corks flew and everyone shared hugs, kisses, and glad tidings for the new year. Even I received a kiss from one of their grandmothers.

New Year's Day is a day to forgive, forget, and move forward. However, Devon & David's wedding celebration was one that their guests could not possibly forget.I really enjoyed watching as the guests danced the night away. It seemed like their happiness was taken just a notch above the norm, considering this was not only Devon and David's wedding day and it wasn't just New Years Eve, but it was also Devon's birthday!

At one point in the evening, Devon's uncle Bruce took the microphone and related to everyone how special it was for him to be present on the day she was born and now to witness his niece take the next step in her life. It was a very touching moment that everyone seemed to appreciate.

Congratulations, Devon & David!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:30 PM-6:55 PM Ceremony

7:00 PM-7:55 PM Cocktail Hour

8:00 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
Bride & Groom: "Big Shot" by Billy Joel

8:05 PM First Dance
"Heaven" by Bryan Adams

8:10 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:15 PM-9:45 PM Dinner

8:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Daughters" by John Mayer

8:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

9:50 PM-1:00 AM Open Dancing

10:30 PM Bouquet Toss
"You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate

10:35 PM Garter Removal & Toss
"Hot In Herre" by Nelly

10:40 PM Cake Cutting
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar

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