Un événement intime dans Radnor

Kate & Colton
March 28, 2008
Pond Restaurant
Radnor, PA
Web Site

In the heart of Radnor lies a true oasis nestled in surrounding wooded area. Step across the ornamented footbridge and you are transported to one of the finest French and Mediterranean bistros on the Main Line.

The event began with Kate and Colton's friends and family filling the ceremony area, eagerly anticipating Kate's walk down the aisle.

Having attended literally hundreds of wedding ceremonies, I have seen and heard many officiants perform the marriage service. I really enjoyed the natural feel and flow that their officiant presented. It was obvious that Kate and Colton had selected just the right person to help them deliver their vows.

After the service, the guests enjoyed cocktail hour while Kate and Colton strolled the lush grounds of the Pond Restaurant with their photographers. Outside, the pond hosts two swans floating silently in the water. It's somewhat ironic that swans would be in attendance at a wedding, since swans mate for life.

It seemed that from the moment the guests poured into the ballroom, they were filled with excitement for the happy couple. To be specific, Kate and Colton's friends and family must have been the most inclined group to take part in the Kissing Glasses tradition!

Everyone in the room danced the night away to a variety of music, but mostly enjoyed the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and the most popular group of the evening, The Grateful Dead. Check out the video below of Kate and Colton's family dancing to "Johnny B. Goode" as performed by the Grateful Dead!

It was a real pleasure to meet and perform for their families. I wish all the best good fortune for the bride and groom and everyone who attended!

Congratulations, Kate & Colton!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:00 PM-6:25 PM Ceremony

6:30-7:25 PM Cocktail Hour

7:30 PM Grand Entrance
"Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand

7:35 PM First Dance
"This Years Love" by David Gray

7:40 PM-8:55 PM Dinner

8:00 PM Toasts

8:15 PM Bride & Father Dance
"In My Life" by The Beatles

8:20 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"I'm Glad There Is You" by Frank Sinatra

9:00 PM Cake Cutting
"I Get A Kick Out Of You" performed by Jamie Cullum

9:05 PM-11:30 PM Open Dancing

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Kate & Colton's comments about their wedding entertainment: "Colton and I decided to go with Steve based on the glowing descriptions of his services on Silver Sound's website, and we truly couldn't have been happier. Steve was everything we had hoped for and more. It was obvious that our guests - both young and older - really liked him. I was asked a number of times during the wedding how we found Steve. He played key songs and artists that were important to us, made our guests feel very involved, and incorporated a number of unique and unexpected touches, like the way in which he got everyone onto the dance floor to begin dancing, which ended up being one of our favorite moments. There is no doubt that our wedding would not have been as enjoyable had Steve not been a part of it. His professionalism was constant, but he was also just really nice and cool and great to work with. He made us feel at ease and allowed us to enjoy the entire evening. We are so grateful to Steve for everything that he did for us, and we would not hesitate to recommend him to others."Permalink

March of Dimes - March For Babies

The March of Dimes will have its annual Walk For Babies (formerly WalkAmerica) on April 26, 2008 at Kerr Park in Downingtown, PA.

The name has changed, but the goal remains the same. We're walking for the health of ALL babies!

I would like to invite everyone reading this to join me by signing up today! There is no set cost, just a request for you to set a goal to raise as much as you can for the event!

For more information regarding this event or ways to contribute to the efforts of The March of Dimes, please visit marchofdimes.com or visit marchforbabies.org and click "Sign Up as an Individual".

I hope to see you there!

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A March Snow In Philadelphia - More photos!

My good friends at Lafayette Hill Studios sent me some great photos of Danielle & Patrick's first dance! Check it out!

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Joining Hands And Hearts In Chadds Ford

Susan & Jeffrey
March 15, 2008
Mendenhall Inn
Chadds Ford, PA
Web Site

What an incredibly nice couple. It's not often that I encounter a bride and groom who not only enjoy their own event, but also take a moment to come visit me at some time in the evening to ask if they can get me anything.

Susan and Jeffrey began their event by exchanging their vows in the Garden Terrace. Surrounded by their family and friends, they pledged their lives to one another, then shared their first kiss as husband and wife.

After sharing their first dance and enjoying a blessing and one of the better best man speeches I have personally heard in awhile, dinner began.

At every event, I take a moment to visit each table (as dinner begins) to introduce myself, encourage guests to make requests, and ask them to let me know if the volume gets too loud or isn't quite loud enough.

About halfway through my tour of the ballroom, I happened to run into the mother of a bride whose wedding I will be entertaining in June!

For the final song of the evening, we played Susan and Jeffrey's first dance song. It really brought the evening to a great close.

Again, I have to say that Susan and Jeffrey were two of the most genuine and accommodating clients I have ever met. It was truly a complete pleasure to be a part of their special day!

Congratulations, Susan & Jeffrey!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:30 PM-6:55 PM Ceremony

7:00-7:55 PM Cocktail Hour

8:00 PM Grand Entrance
"Battle Without Honor Or Humanity" by Tomoyasu Hotei

8:05 PM First Dance
"When The Stars Go Blue" by Ryan Adams

8:10 PM Blessing & Toast

8:15 PM-8:55 PM Dinner

9:00 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is" by Michael Buble

9:05 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

9:10 PM-12:00 AM Open Dancing

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Susan & Jeffrey's comments about their wedding entertainment: "Having Steve as entertainment director for our wedding was such a pleasure. He made the whole experience extremely easy for us. Steve was the consummate professional and was always accommodating. We would definitely recommend him to everyone. It just really made us feel at ease having Steve there taking care of things for us."Permalink

Dancing On The Clouds

Yet another fantastic display from my friend Mike Anderson of Creative Memories Entertainment in Sacramento, California; this has to be one of the most creative first dances I have seen in a long time.

Wait and watch as the clouds float gently across the floor and fill the room, making the bride and groom look as though they are sharing their first dance as husband and wife dancing on the clouds. Amazing!

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A March Snow In Philadelphia

Danielle & Patrick
March 1, 2008
The Southampton Room
Philadelphia, PA
Web Site

What an outstanding evening! Danielle & Patrick's wedding reception was hands-down one of the best events I've ever been a part of!

Danielle & Patrick drew upon numerous creative resources when it came to making their event as memorable as possible.

Because Patrick's family has an extensive history in boxing, they entered the room to the Rocky Theme song, a "phavorite" around here. What happened next was something that none of their friends and family had ever seen before. A light snow fell over the bride and groom as they shared their first dance as husband and wife.

You read that right. It snowed in the reception hall while the bride and groom danced under sparkling snowflakes. You can view a short video of it here.

After dinner, the cake was cut, the parents' dances were done and it came time to throw the bouquet. Danielle had a special bouquet made up for this moment: A fortune bouquet. The bouquet was divided into five smaller bouqets, each with a small strip of paper sewn to it. Each piece of paper had a small inscription on it telling the lucky catcher how they would fall in love, when, with whom, etc. Very cool!

I wish more wedding receptions had the sort of signature flair that Danielle and Patrick's had! It was very obvious to everyone that they had worked very hard to completely astound their guests!

Congratulations, Danielle & Patrick!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:00 PM-6:55 PM Cocktail Hour

7:00 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti
Bride & Groom: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder

7:05 PM First Dance
"Making Memories Of Us" by Keith Urban

7:10 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:15 PM-8:25 PM Dinner

7:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Daddy's Little Girl" by Al Martino

7:50 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

8:30 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

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Danielle & Patrick's comments about their wedding entertainment: "Steve was one of the best DJs I've ever heard! He was professional from the very first meeting. I was so concerned with whether or not my guests would have a good time or not and Steve did an excellent job. Steve was very informative and had wonderful ideas for the reception itself. It was a pleasure working with him, and I would hire for any and all parties I have in the near future! Thanks again Steve, you rock!!!"Permalink