"To the right, to the right..."

Jenny & Jeff
June 19, 2009
RiverCrest Golf Club
Oaks, PA
Web Site

RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve is one of the most beautiful venues around, hands down. Their immaculate grounds and spacious countryside surroundings make you feel very comfortable and "at home".

As guests began arriving and enjoying the cocktail hour, Jenny and Jeff made their way out to the course (with their bridal party) for some candid and posed group shots.

Their photographers, Jason Levan and Nick Spence of Ultimate Images are two of my most favorite shooters to work with.

Their relaxed and easy-going approach really encourages the bridal party to loosen up and flash some full and genuine smiles.

After the introductions, Jenny, Jeff and I had worked up a great surprise for their friends and families.

The first dance song began while Jenny and Jeff shared their first dance as husband and wife. About halfway through, the song began to "skip". All of the sudden, the "needle scraped across the record", then the "Cupid Shuffle" began. Jenny and Jeff's bridal party joined the bride and groom on the dance floor to do the Cupid Shuffle while up on a screen (hanging above my DJ equipment) a video played. On the video was Jenny's elementary school class doing the Cupid Shuffle. To hear what the track sounded like, click here.

The crowd exploded with excitement.

From that point on, the night was an overwhelming success!

Congratulations, Jenny and Jeff!



Agenda

7:00-7:55 PM Cocktail Hour

8:00 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas
Bride & Groom: "Party Like A Rockstar" by Shop Boyz

8:05 PM First Dance
"Then" by Brad Paisley

8:10 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:15-9:35 PM Dinner

8:55 PM Cake Cutting
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar

9:00 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers

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

9:40 PM-12:00 AM Open Dancing

10:00 PM Bouquet Toss
"Ladies Night" by Kool & The Gang

10:05 PM Garter Removal
"You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC

10:00 PM Garter Toss
"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top

10:00 PM Putting Garter Back On
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The Groom can get to stompin' in his Air Force Ones...

Heather & Eric
June 20, 2008
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
Oaks, PA
Web Site

The RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve is one of my favorite locations to entertain an elegant event. From their palatial ballroom housing a giant dance floor and beautiful furnishings to the outstanding and attentive focus and passion for the satisfaction of everyone in the room, RiverCrest Golf Club is, in my opinion, the measurement for all Chester County ballrooms.

Because Heather & Eric met in Wildwood, NJ, guests entered the beach-themed cocktail area, they were greet with a glass of wine and a smile. I think it is the small things a facility does that helps guests feel completely catered to.

After entering the ballroom and sharing in their first dance, dinner began with salads and a side of slideshow.

One of Heather and Eric's friends prepared a great collection of photos from the bride and groom's childhood, including college friends and extended family. Very nice!

The wedding slideshow is something that has recently been gaining a lot of momentum. I've been seeing one out of every five weddings including this sort of visual treat just as dinner begins.

Eric and all his groomsmen showed up to the reception wearing brand-new, immaculate-white Nike Air Force One Wildwood sneakers. This might be a dumb question for me to ask, but I wonder if they realized the shoes they were wearing shared the name of the town where Heather and "Greedy" first met?

From start to finish, it was an enjoyable evening for everyone there. I mean, considering the number of "high fives" I seemed to be continuously receiving throughout the night, I think everyone had a great time!

Congratulations, Heather & Eric!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

7:30-8:25 PM Cocktails

8:25 PM Grand Entrance

Parents & Grandparents

Heather's Parents: "Ants Marching" by The Dave Matthews Band
Eric's Parents: "Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees
Eric & Heather's Grandparents: "Stir It Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bridal Party

Alicia & Brad: "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas
Lynn & Billy: "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z & Beyonce
Kristen & Shawn: "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
Micha & Brian: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ Eazy Rock
Danielle & Ian: "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake
Sara & Erik: "Me And My Gang" by Rascal Flatts
Shannon & Jared: "Bust A Move" by Young MC
Donovan & Emma: "Barbie Girl" by Aqua
Stephanie & Don: "Bring 'Em Out" by T.I.

Heather & Eric

"I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
into "Mo Money Mo Problems" by Notorious B.I.G.

8:30 PM First Dance
"I Do" by Paul Brandt

8:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:40-9:50 PM Dinner

8:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw

8:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"The Man You've Become" by Molly Pasutti

9:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

9:55 PM-12:30 AM Open Dancing

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Heather & Eric's comments about their wedding entertainment: "Steve was amazing! He did such a great job! He even showed me a little slide show of photos he had taken on his camera before I got to see the room! He played all of our songs plus more! Everyone loved the great job Steve did with the introductions! I would definitely recommend Steve! Thanks for such a wonderful reception and for being our entertainment director on this special day in our life! We hope to see you again!"Permalink

Marry Christmas

Lauren & Joseph
December 21, 2007
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
Oaks, PA
Web Site

The RiverCrest consistantly goes above and beyond the normal expectations to deliver a wedding reception that is memorable for all the right reasons. The comfort they offer to every bride combined with an outstanding presentation in both setting and food leaves every guest with a "good full" feeling as they head to their cars. (They haven't had too much, nor have they left wanting for more.)

The overwhelming attentiveness to detail at RiverCrest is inspirational. Their ability to identify "potentials" before they become "problems" prevents the bride and groom from looking bad to their friends and family and helps promote a relaxing environment.

Because Christmas is right around the corner and I thought snow was in order, I decided to surprise Lauren and Joe with some snowflakes projected on the walls and floor. They looked really great and added a festive ambiance to the affair.

When I met with Lauren and Joesph in their home a few weeks ago, I had a nearly instant impression that despite their wedding day falling so close to Christmas (and on a Friday evening, no less), the wedding was going to feature a jam-packed filled dance floor from beginning to end. It was nice to see that I was very right.

I must say, after a long season of holiday parties, it felt great to get back into weddings. I personally could not have asked for a better crowd or a friendlier bride and groom.

Congratulations, Lauren & Joseph!

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: "Batter Up" by Nelly
Bride & Groom: "Party Like A Rock Star" by Shop Boyz

7:05 PM First Dance
"All My Life" by Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville

7:10 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:15 PM-8:45 PM Dinner

7:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban

7:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler

8:50 PM Cake Cutting
"Ain't That A Kick In The Head" by Dean Martin

9:45 PM Bouquet Toss
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper

9:00 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

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Lauren & Joe's comments about their wedding entertainment: "Steve was great! He became a friend we were happy to have at our wedding and was the BEST DJ too! There were so many little details he included and we appreciated everything. All our guests loved his personality, humor, and surprises. Everyone keeps telling Joe and I that it was the best wedding they have ever been too and we think Steve had a big part in making it that way. He had everyone up and dancing! Thank you again, Steve! Hopefully, we'll see you at another wedding!"Permalink

A Heavy Metal Wedding

Krisi & Joe
September 8, 2007
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
Oaks, PA
Web Site

Yes, you read that right...

Krisi and Joe's wedding day was hosted at the lavish and stylish RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve in Oaks.

Their day began with a ceremony out by the pool and waterfall. While it was a little hot outside, the ceiling fans overhead kept the guests cool and comfortable while the vows were spoken.

Along with an ice bar and a fountain on the guestbook table, Krisi and Joe had spared no expense in making certain that their wedding day was dressed perfectly with great enhancements.

After entering the room and sharing their first dance, the guests began to enjoy some dinner, prepared by the superior chefs at RiverCrest. During dinner, Krisi and Joe stepped on to the dance floor once again, this time being joined by their son and daughter. It was very cool to watch as they shared a dance with a young man and young lady they both loved very much.

As the night went on, we first enjoyed some of the standard wedding-type music like "Brick House" and "Play That Funky Music", but then moved into some of the bride and groom's favorite music.

I honestly can't remember the last time I played "Rock Lobster" (you can see video of the bride dancing with her father to that song below), but I CAN tell you that I never played some of Krisi and Joe's other selections ever before.

Sevendust, Biohazard, and Sinister to name a few... Click those links at your own risk.

Krisi and Joe had also prepared custom CDs for the guests to take home. They included the bride and groom's first dance song, a few nice wedding classic ballads, and the always-a-wedding-favorite track "Hell Awaits" by Slayer.

It was an intense night!

Congratulations, Krisi and Joe!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:00-6:25 PM Ceremony

6:30-7:25 PM Cocktail Hour

7:30 PM Grand Entrance
"Worth The Wait" by Grave

7:35 PM First Dance
"Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion

7:40 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:45-9:00 PM Dinner

8:05 PM Parents Dance
"A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson

9:05 PM-11:30 PM Open Dancing

9:45 PM Anniversary Dance
"You And I" by Michael Buble

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Krisi & Joe's comments about their wedding entertainment:

"Steve was GREAT!! The way he got everyone off their butts in the beginning and on the dance floor was awesome. People loved it, they are still talking about it 3 weeks later!! I did not even know some of those people danced, so it was a nice surprise. Everything went very smooth for the ceremony and during the whole reception!!"

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A Stylish Event In A Spectacular Ballroom

Julie & Sean
July 6, 2007
RiverCrest Golf Club
Oaks, PA
Web Site

RiverCrest Golf Club is, without a doubt, one of my most favorite facilities. Their delivery of every wedding is done with precision and flair. Their banquet managers are very attentive and hands-on, making sure that they are executing the bride and groom's vision of how their reception was to be, then exceeding their expectations.

While Julie and Sean and their wedding party had their photos taken by the waterfall, their friends and family moved along very smoothly from one area of the clubhouse to the next.

The ballroom at RiverCrest is giant, holding one of the largest dance floors around. It was just enough space to hold all the dancing partygoers on the floor all night long.

The bride and groom never seemed to stop smiling as the night went on. They danced, laughed, and just plain celebrated with their guests.

The real highlight of the affair, in my opinion, was watching the bride and her father share their dance to "You Got It" by Roy Orbison.

Instead of a sleepy melody about love and such, it was an uptempo track that had the bride spinning under her dad's hand while they bounced all around the dance floor.

Congratulations, Julie and Sean!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

6:30-7:30 PM Cocktail Hour

7:35 Introductions
"The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra

7:40 PM First Dance
"Beyond The Sea" by Bobby Darin

7:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"You Got It" by Roy Orbison

7:50 Groom & Mother Dance
"In My Life" by Beatles

7:55 PM Grandparents Dance
"Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra

8:00 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:10-9:30 PM Dinner

9:30-11:30 PM Open Dancing

10:00 PM Anniversary Dance
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green

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