A Countryside Celebration in The Brandywine Valley

Elaine & Michael
July 11, 2009
Brandywine Manor House Inn
Honey Brook, PA
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The Brandywine Manor House Inn is an elegant and historic 1730 manor house in beautiful Chester County, surrounded by gently rolling meadows, an illuminated lake, country gardens, and towering trees. It's a beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a great setting for a beautiful wedding.

The owners of Brandywine Manor House Inn, Gordon and Nancy Eck, are really great, hands-on hosts. They are some of the most pleasant people in this industry, who really care about the comfort and complete satisfaction of every one of their guests. It is always a pleasure to spend a little time with them before the events to catch up on things.

In addition to working alongside the very talented Andrew Huth, I also had the honor of working once again with the AWESOME catering staff of Robert Ryan Catering. Their food, service, and attentiveness to detail and presentation are OUTSTANDING!

Elaine and Michael had partying in mind when they began planning their reception. Elaine went as far as to purchase some sombreros and tell me about a creative and fun way to get everyone up on the dance floor!

I have been entertaining wedding for over 15 years and have NEVER had a bride who took so much initiative and had the foresight to plan for that moment where we would transition from dinner to dancing. She's very creative!

Here's something else I should mention... While making my way around the room, I discovered that there were FIVE COUPLES in attendance for whom I had provided wedding entertainment! That is easily a record for me!

Congratulations, Elaine and Michael!



Click here to see some photos from their reception!

Agenda

4:00-4:55 PM Cocktail Hour

4:55 PM Grand Entrance
Parents: "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
Bridal Party: First couple - "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
Second couple - "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas
Third couple - "Don't Cha" by Pussycat Dolls
Fourth couple - Working For The Weekend" by Loverboy
Fifth couple - "Mountain Music" by Alabama
Sixth couple - "Take Ya Home" by Lil Bow Wow
Seventh couple - "Apache" by Sugarhill Gang
Bride & Groom: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock

5:00 PM First Dance
"Everything" by Michael Buble

5:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

5:10 PM-6:25 PM Dinner

5:55 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Ballerina Girl" by Lionel Richie

5:57 PM Bride & Stepfather Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

6:00 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"Have I Told You Lately" by Rod Stewart

6:25 PM Cake Cutting
"Your Love" by The Outfield

6:30 PM-9:00 PM Open Dancing

7:30 PM Bouquet Toss
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper

7:35 PM Garter Removal
"Bad Bad Boys" by Miami Sound Machine

7:37 PM Garter Toss
"Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen

7:40 PM Putting Garter Back On
"I'm Really Hot" by Missy Elliot

8:55 PM Final Song
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole