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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Elaine & Michael's Review is in!
Elaine & Michael July 11, 2009 Brandywine Manor House Inn Honey Brook, PA Web Site
Mike and I are very happy with the job Steve did at our wedding. We knew going into our wedding what a wonderful DJ Steve is since he has done several of our friends and family members weddings. He is very lighthearted and easy going. I felt he hit the nail on the head with the songs. I had specified several introductions and song combinations that I felt might be difficult for Steve to be able to do. He did exactly what I had asked and hoped he would do and more! My wedding day was perfect and Steve helped make it that way. I would definitely recommend Steve to anyone who wants to have a GREAT time at their wedding!
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A Countryside Celebration in The Brandywine Valley
Elaine & Michael July 11, 2009 Brandywine Manor House Inn Honey Brook, PA Web Site
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!
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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
Kelly & John June 30, 2007 Brandywine Manor House Inn Honey Brook, PA Web Site
It's not often that I have the chance to provide entertainment for a wedding reception in such a naturally elegant and relaxed setting like the Brandywine Manor House Inn.
Located down a quiet, winding country road, nestled on eighty-five acres of mixed farmland and mature deciduous woodlands in the heart of beautiful Chester County, the Brandywine Manor House is the epitome of an elegant bed and breakfast country inn. Dissected by several tributaries of the Indian Creek, the charm of babbling brooks and picturesque meadows provides a wonderful backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception.
Kelly and John's day began with their ceremony taking place out at the gazebo. Their non-traditional song selections for their ceremony music seemed to fit their surroundings perfectly. Instead some overly polished Mozart piece, they opted for the like of Van Morrison and The Beatles. Very cool.
The event segued from ceremony to reception very nicely, carrying into cocktail hour and eventually dinner and dancing.
Kelly and John's guests had numerous song requests, as they were excitedly there to dance and have a great time. One of the more notable requests came from the father of the bride, who danced wildly to Fergie's "Glamorous" (with every lady in the room, I might add).
Because the event was held outdoors, special care was needed when it came to volume levels. Despite the necessity of keeping the speakers turned down, it was a rockin' night! The crowd went wild until the final song was played!
Elaine & Michael 
Kelly & John
