We enjoyed meeting you this weekend

We had a good time at the Bridal Extravaganza this weekend and enjoyed meeting and speaking to you future Brides and Grooms. We loved hearing about the plans for your big day!

We want to say a special Thank You to Carol of Carol's Catering Service, who surprised me with a small cake on Saturday for my birthday. It was yummy and very happily eaten!

And another Thank You to Michelle and the crew over at Clear Lake Flowers. Ferdy spoke to them before the show and arranged for them to bring a beautiful vase of flowers to surprise me. (Here's where all the ladies, say "He's so sweet!" And yes, he's the best!!) So, that beautiful pink floral arrangement in our booth was a birthday gift from my wonderful husband.

To see us again soon, we'll be at the Bay Oaks Country Club Bridal Open House on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Contact Julie at Bay Oaks for more information, at 281-488-7888 x3805.

We'll also be at the Boutique Bridal Show of Galveston Island on Sunday, August 16, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information go to www.bridalshowgalveston.com.

Happy Birthday Brooks

Tonight we had fun providing the entertainment for Brooks' 11th birthday pool party. There were plenty of people there, enjoying the music, food, cake, and cool water. All the kids were so nice and well behaved, it was so nice to see. They loved the Limbo Contest (congrats to Clare, Abby, Mallory, and Kyle, the winners). Later there was some dancing and I led the kids in the Cha Cha Slide. Oh, a big shout out to Brandon, who is quite the dancer! For fun, we gave out sunglasses, glow sticks, leis, and a few inflatable guitars. Although it was hot, it was a great time for all. Again, Happy Birthday Brooks!

Come visit us at the Bridal Extravaganza!

Don't forget that this weekend is the big Bridal Extravaganza! It is Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 - 5:00, and Sunday, July 26 from 11:00 - 5:00. We will be in booth #312. Come by and visit us! You can get more info on their website at www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com.

And, if you're there on Saturday, make sure to wish me a Happy Birthday. :-)

Congratulations James and Kellie

Such a gorgeous Bride, handsome Groom, and amazing colors! I think that about sums it up, but I’ll still tell you the details. LOL The colors of the day were black and hot pink, and they were all tied in so beautifully! We provided music for the ceremony and reception, so we (Well, I should say “me” because Ferdy isn’t quite so into that stuff as I am) got to see all the little wonderful things they did to make their wedding perfect.

Kellie looked gorgeous in her white satin gown. It had a long train with beautiful embellishments on the bodice and skirt. I loved the bustle. It’s not one that I’ve seen before, but it tucked the skirt up to the waist and kept the smooth line of the skirt. It was very elegant! She carried a bouquet of hot pink roses. The Bridesmaids wore black cocktail length dresses and carried hot pink bouquets as well. They changed into matching fuchsia flip flops for the reception – very cute! James wore a black tux with white shirt, vest, and tie, while his Groomsmen wore black tuxes with white shirts, hot pink vests, and hot pink ties. They all wore hot pink boutonnieres. They all looked so nice!

The ceremony was so beautiful. The chapel had hot pink hyndrangeas on alternating pews, with candles in glass lanterns on the others. Just as the ceremony began, the sky darkened and it started to rain. (You do know it’s considered good luck if it rains on your wedding day, right?) With less light, the chapel was so romantic and intimate. The candles at the altar and on the aisle were glowing. Even the ceremony programs matched the colors. The information was printed on hot pink paper, which was mounted on a black and white damask print paper, with a black bow tied at the top. The programs were very striking and I loved them!

The reception was equally beautiful. The tables had white floor length table cloths with white napkins and white chair covers. The black chair ties and hot pink centerpieces pulled the look together. The table centerpieces featured one main arrangement, with two smaller arrangements on each side. They were a mix of assorted fuchsia flowers (stargazer lilies, roses, and more). They were gorgeous.

The Bride’s cake was a perfect match to the day. It was white, with four square tiers, white scroll designs on each layer and a black ribbon on the bottom of each. There were hot pink roses between each tier, and petals scattered on the table. The Bride and Groom’s initials were on the top. The Groom’s cake was amazing! It was a blue Mustang Saleen: a replica of James’ car. It was done with amazing detail. I couldn’t believe it!

Another cool thing at this reception was the Candy Buffet. It was on layers of fuchsia and black organza, with assorted glass vases that had hot pink and black ribbons around them. There were little bags to take home your treats, and they featured the couple’s names and wedding date on them (in hot pink, of course). I tell you, every little detail of this wedding was so well planned and it was evident.

After dinner, the cake cutting, the toasts, and the special dances, it was time for the party to begin! There were so many adorable little ones at this wedding, and I loved it. It’s so cute to see the kids in their dressy clothes, running around the dance floor. Big dance floor hits with this group were Cha Cha Slide, Play That Funky Music, Single Ladies, Cupid Shuffle, and Baby Got Back. To add to the fun, the photographer had set up a photo area with a backdrop, and he was getting the guests to get silly in front of the camera. The Crazy Booth poses were hysterical and everyone a great time participating as well as watching! We also had a great time with this couple: they’re both so nice and James is too funny!

Finally after the Money Dance and Bouquet and Garter Tosses, it was time for the evening to come to close. The Newlyweds ran through a shower of petals (hot pink, of course) and took off in a limo to their new life together. Congratulations Kellie and James and have fun in Cancun!

Congratulations Donnie and Rachael

What a pretty afternoon wedding reception! It was held at Maggiano’s on Post Oak, and not only was the ballroom pretty, but the food and staff were great as well. The colors of the wedding were indigo (blue), champagne (ivory), and silver. The tables had ivory tablecloths and were topped by alternating high/low centerpieces of flowers including ivory and blue hydrangea. The programs for the ceremony and the bubbles for the exit were tied with blue ribbon, to match. Something you don’t see often, but is a nice touch, is a donation favor. This couple did that, by donating to a charity in lieu of giving favors to the guests. There were cards on the tables letting the guests know that it was done.

Rachael was gorgeous in her strapless, ivory fitted gown: she has such a tiny waist! She carried a bouquet of blue hydrangeas and ivory calla lilies. The Bridesmaids wore strapless, cocktail length gowns in indigo, and carried bouquets of ivory calla lilies tied with blue ribbons. The Groom wore an ivory vest and tie under his tux, with a blue hydrangea boutonniere. The Groomsmen wore silver ties and vests with ivory boutonnieres. It all looked very elegant and summery.

Now for the cakes. The Bride’s cake had three ivory colored tiers with their last name initial on the top. The top and bottom tier had a simple blue ribbon ‘tied’ around each one, with a bow on the front. The middle layer had blue accents all over it (I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s like blue squiggles.) The Groom’s cake was amazing! The theme of his square chocolate cake was deer hunting, so I guess we know his hobby. :-) The cake itself was chocolate, with a deer stand on top. The stand was covered in chocolate and had green icing vines and leaves all over it. The front of the cake had an icing blue ‘river’ running down it. On the rest of the cake there were chocolate trees with green icing leaves, and chocolate covered ‘rocks’. The only things not edible or covered in chocolate or icing were the deer. That cake was really, really awesome!

After a seated, family style dinner of spaghetti and chicken parmesan (which the guests loved), the special dances, the cake cutting and toasts, it was time to party! This was another reception that shows that you can have lots of fun and dancing in the daytime. After the third song (you know it takes a little bit for people to get warmed up), it was dancing until the end. A bit later, the Bride and her Zeta sisters did a Sorority Candlelight, followed by more dancing. I can’t forget the dance dedicated to Dylan, Donnie and Rachael’s son. It was sweet that even though he was too young to understand, they wanted a special song just for him. He was a little cutie!

After lots more dancing (and some dancing craziness near the end of the reception LOL), and the bouquet and garter tosses, it was time for the newlyweds to leave. They ran through a shower of bubbles and took off in a gorgeous antique limo to begin their new life together. Congratulations Rachael and Donnie!

Congratulations Ronnie and Tonja

This was the Brady Bunch, 4th of July but the colors weren’t red or blue, held in a Historic ballroom, wedding of the year, and it was wonderful! I say Brady Bunch because, between the Bride and Groom, they have 5 daughters. Gorgeous and sweet girls, they already fit together like family.

Although the wedding was on July 4th, it wasn’t all about the holiday. It just happened to be the day that worked best for this couple’s schedule. The colors were a soft and summery mix of soft pink, mauve, ivory, and sage. The colors were perfect for the ballroom, which held tables covered with cloths of ivory damask topped by vintage oil lamps for centerpieces. The Bridesmaids wore soft pink gowns and had pink and ivory flowers. Tonja’s oldest daughter walked her down the aisle, so she wore the same gown as the Bridesmaids, but in sage green.. The Groom and his Best Man wore sage vest and ties with matching pink and ivory flowers.

The Bride’s cake matched the colors as well. It was 3-tiered, ivory, with sage ribbons around the bottom of each tier, and had mauve and ivory flowers spiraling down the front. There was a tiny bit of cake smashing when the couple fed each other the cake, but it wasn’t too bad and only required Tonja to blow her nose to get all the cake out. :-)

The ceremony prelude music was a bit unique in that it was timed to a slideshow put together by Ronnie. So, the guests got to enjoy the photos and accompanying music while waiting for the ceremony to start. Finally, Tonja walked down the aisle in a pretty gown with soft layers of chiffon. Combine the dress with the curls in her hair, and Tonja looked like a Greek goddess!

After picture taking and appetizers, the Bride and Groom were announced into the room and dinner began. Following the First Dance and the Bridal Party Dance (which was to the Chicken Dance – that’s when the guests knew the night was going to be a lot of fun!), it was party time. Everyone had a lot of fun dancing, especially Ronnie and Tonja. I knew going in that Tonja would probably be a big dancer, but I didn’t expect that Ronnie would be on the dance floor so much. He’s a real party guy!

The bouquet toss (bouquet caught by Tonja’s oldest daughter) and the garter tosses were over, and the dancing continued until the end of the night. (They had already done a bubble exit after the ceremony, so everyone got to dance until the very end of the reception.) Finally the happy Newlyweds left for their honeymoon cruise. Congratulations to you both and enjoy your trip!

Happy 4th of July!

Today is the day we celebrate the signing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence: the birthday of our nation. Independence Day. While you are all out celebrating by eating hot dogs and apple pie, watching fireworks, and enjoying the parades, don't forget the meaning. Celebrate not only for the fun, but remind yourself of the amazing freedoms we have in our country. Remember the service men and women who have and continue to fight for our right to live free. While we will be working a wedding, we will be celebrating as well: the birth of a new family that is joined together in marriage. Go out there and have a safe and happy July 4th!

Congratulations Landon and Amanda

This was one of our more unique receptions, and it was a perfect for the Bride and Groom. The reception was for a Christian couple, held at an Indian restaurant, in the morning/early afternoon, with lots of Spanish music mixed in. How’s that for unique! I loved it. Amanda was not your traditional bride, yet every single part of the day was perfect and a beautiful reflection of the Newlyweds.

The Bride wore a gorgeous wedding gown with white Stephanotis flowers pinned in her hair. There was no Bridal Party, although they had witnesses standing up for them at the altar. The women wore any dress of their choosing, with wrist corsages. Amanda carried a soft pink and white floral bouquet that matched the other flowers. The men at the altar wore suits with pink and white boutonnières, as did the Groom.

The restaurant needed no extra décor, as it was already very pretty. So, there was no need for centerpieces to be brought in. The dinner consisted of three courses and all kinds of Indian food that I can’t even spell or pronounce. :-) The guests loved it all! The wedding cakes were one traditional element of the reception. The Bride’s cake was three-tiered, vanilla with raspberry filling, and a soft pink and white bow on top. The Groom’s cake was two-tiered, chocolate, and accented with strawberries.

After the cake cutting, toasts, and special dances, the dance floor was opened with the Anniversary Dance. (Some of you may know this as the Married Couples Dance. It’s when we invite all married couples to the dance floor and then slowly eliminate them down to the one married the longest. It’s a nice way to recognize long, happy marriages.) The longest married couple has been married for 37 years and shared some words of wisdom to the Newlyweds. The husband was smart, and advised Landon to always get the last words in an argument: “Yes, Dear.” Everyone had a laugh and it was on to party time!

The crowd was a lot of fun, and danced to all genres of music. We didn’t play any Pop, Country, or current Top 40, but everyone still had a great time. The guests danced to Rat Pack, oldies, Salsa, Merengue, Spanish Pop, Reggaeton, and more. The dance floor was overflowing most of the time!

This wedding was a wonderful example of how Brides and Grooms can do things a little outside of the norm, and end up with a wonderful day that matches their personalities and interests. It was an ideal day, full of happiness, and absolutely perfect for this couple that is so much in love.

Amanda and Landon’s honeymoon is one of the coolest I’ve ever heard of. They are going to spend time in Italy and France, and then walk through Spain on a 500 mile pilgrimage. How’s that for awesome! It truly will be a trip to remember.

After the bouquet toss, the afternoon finally came to a close and the Newlyweds headed out under a shower of bubbles. Congratulations to you both and enjoy your honeymoon!

Congratulations Ian and Meghan

For this ceremony and reception, we were at the beautiful Pine Forest Country Club. The colors were pink and sage green, which were perfect for a summer wedding. The alternating high/low centerpieces consisted of assorted pink, green, and white flowers surrounded by candles. The white table cloths added to the summery look (well, and the view of the golf course from the windows did also. :-) Even the favors matched: pink and green Jelly Bellies in little boxes, tied with pink and sage ribbons. Luckily, the events were all held indoors, because the temperature outside was around 100 degrees and it would have been so hot!

Meghan was so beautiful in her gown: it had a full, ball gown skirt with layers of tulle, lightly sprinkled with beaded accents, topped by a beaded bodice. Her long, chapel length veil was gorgeous with its beaded accents that matched the gown's skirt. The bridesmaids all wore sage green gowns and carried pink flowers, as did the Bride. Ian looked handsome in his tux with sage green vest and tie. The groomsmen wore the same and they all looked great!

The ceremony was so sweet and filled with meaning. It’s obvious that Ian and Meghan are very much in love and strong in their faith. Their first kiss was one of the longest ones we’ve ever seen, and the guests loved it! I must mention the soloist, Regan, who played the guitar and sang during the unity candle lighting. She is only 16 years old, and is already amazing! She has an incredible natural talent and I can honestly see her being well known in the music industry some day.

After the special dances, it was time for the toast and cake cutting. The Bride had cupcakes instead of a traditional cake, and they were arranged beautifully. The guests loved the assortment of flavors, and they were a big hit! (Oh, wait, I have to get back to the toasts. I think this wedding won the prize for the most toasts ever. There were nine toasts, and they lasted for over twenty minutes!) It was plain to see that many people love Ian and Megan and wanted to share their wishes for them.

From the first song to the last, everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. From the littlest ones to the oldest, all the guests had fun dancing. There were so many cute little kids at this wedding, and they were all so sweet! This was another reception that proved that you don’t have to have alcohol to have a fun time.

Following the bouquet and garter tosses and the last dance, Ian and Meghan ran through sparklers, jumped in their well-decorated car, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Newlyweds and enjoy your honeymoon in the Florida Keys!

Congratulations Keith and Laura

This afternoon wedding reception was the second one for this Bride and Groom. They got married a week earlier in her home state of Kansas, and it was a full, traditional ceremony and reception. This reception was for their friends and family in Texas. Can you imagine how much more relaxed the Newlyweds were at this one? Another added bonus is: Laura got to wear her wedding dress again!

The reception was held at the South Shore Harbour Country Club, which has a beautiful view of the golf course from the wall of windows in the ballroom. The colors of the day were white and blue. The white chair covers had blue chair ties, and the centerpieces were pretty, alternating high/low arrangements of white roses and other flowers, surrounded by candles. Each place setting had a customized white bookmark with Keith and Laura’s names printed in blue. The room was very pretty!

One unusual aspect of this wedding was the Groom’s cake. Instead of a traditional cake, he had mini, custom made cheesecakes, with strawberry sauce to drizzle over the tops. How fun, and who doesn’t love cheesecake?

Finally it was time to dance! Laura, the beautiful bride, got to dance her first Chicken Dance. Welcome to Texas! (I wonder if she thought we were all crazy?) This crowd loved the fun, interactive songs, like Macarena, YMCA, Cha Cha Slide, and Twist and Shout. Sometimes there’s not a lot of dancing at a reception when it’s still light outside, but not this one. I must mention the cutest little girl that was dancing all night. She was three years old and the best dancer ever! She’d follow along with every song, copying everyone’s dance moves. I tell you, that little girl and her bright green painted toenails was just too adorable!

The evening came to a close and Keith and Laura stayed until the end to see their guests off. Congratulations (again) to the Newlyweds!

Thank you for your reviews

We just recieved this glowing review from a recent Bride and Groom, and it made our day. It's so nice to be told that the people we work with appreciate the hard work we put into making their day as wonderful as possible. It also inspires us to continue doing the very best we can to make sure our future clients have the same experience. Thank you!

"We truly can't share enough positive comments when it comes to Wendy and Ferdy and Premium Sound DJ. Professional, experienced, thorough, responsive, state of the art equipment, flexible, punctual, warm, friendly and just amazing people to work with. We met them at the very first venue open house we attended on our 15 month wedding planning adventure. We knew immediately that we really liked what they could do for us and how they would do it and we all just clicked right away. They were the first vendor we chose and our easiest and best choice by far!

Ferdy was a genius with the music and lighting. Even though we spent months lining up all of our songs from the ceremony to the last dance at the reception...he already had them all digitally remastered and mixed them like a pro on our day. Even the specific versions of the songs we chose were already in his repertoire. I know he was thinking to himself..."Is that all you got?" every time we gave him a song. There was nothing we threw at him that caught him off his game! Knowing he was taking care of all that for us was GREAT! He was able to keep everyone on the dance floor all night long from 4 year olds to 80 year olds. That isn't easy to do!

Wendy was amazing. Being a former wedding coordinator she really helped us during our entire event by knowing the flow and keeping things moving all the while working with Ferdy too. She did more for us than the actual coordinator at our venue and we really would have been lost without her there. I will say too, she was the ONLY vendor who proactively contacted us through the planning stages to gently remind us of deadlines and info they needed before due dates came and went. No one else did that...no one. During such a crazy time it was so helpful to have her keeping us on track up to and during our wedding all the while still keeping it fun and memorable for us.

The entire experience was completely handled from beginning to end and we knew we didn't have to give anything a second thought when it came to what they were doing for us on our wedding day. All of the hassles and concerns just went away, knowing they were there. We would recommend Wendy and Ferdy to anyone considering a DJ service for their wedding or special event. They are professional yet personal – they even gave us a wedding congratulations card. None of our other vendors did that and what a thoughtful gesture – we were touched. We gave them the highest possible score on our review because they deserve it and we want everyone who reads this to know what a superior job they did for us and I know they would do the same for your event too. You will get amazing music and lighting plus so much more. Thanks Wendy and Ferdy for everything! You guys ROCK! "

Congratulations Richard and Stacey

This wedding reception was held at The Gallery, which is awesome! We’ve never played here before and I fell in love with the venue the minute we walked on to the grounds. The architecture is amazing, the vine-covered walls and patios are beautiful, and the ballroom is unique with its open- to-upstairs dance floor and brick walls. One thing I noticed is that this is the perfect location if you want to do uplights or a custom Gobo. They would look beautiful in this room. Tara, the coordinator is also great to work with. She’s been there for over 2 years and really knows what she’s doing. The Gallery is truly a unique venue in Houston and you should check it out for your wedding.

The colors for today were black and white with aqua accents. Those colors are so pretty, especially for a summer wedding; The Bridesmaids wore aqua dresses, with a wrap style bodice and ruffle trim running down the front of the skirt. They were very cute and very easy to wear again! The chivari chairs were tied with aqua ties, and the white table cloths were covered with sheer white organza overlays embroidered with aqua swirl designs. It was so pretty! Also, there were aqua matches for the sparkler exit. For favors, there were full sized customized Hershey candy bars for each guest.

The dancing was, as usual, a great time for all. This crowd danced to all types of music and they obviously enjoyed themselves. There dance contest between the Maid of Honor and a Groomsmen as they danced to MC Hammer’s “Can’t Touch This”. That was funny! Then there was a mini dance floor hoe down to “Ring of Fire”, followed by sing alongs to “I Had the Time of My Life” and “Footloose”. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention all the cute little ones at this reception: a two week old, a five month old, and many more. They were all so adorable!

After the Toasts by the Maid of Honor (who said she was really nervous, but then gave a perfect toast and seemed totally at home talking on a microphone), the Best Man, and a guest with a special message sent long distance from Australia, it was Cake Cutting time. Then, after a bit of dancing, we were on to the Money Dance. We wrapped that up and it was time for the Bouquet and Garter. The Maid of Honor caught the bouquet and the Best Man caught the garter. It’s not often that happens!

Finally the evening came to a close and it was time for Stacey and Richard to make their exit. They ran through sparklers, climbed in their Town Car, and drove away to their new life. Congratulations to the Newylweds!

Congratulations Cody and Andrea

This outdoor ceremony and indoor reception was held at the beautiful Courtyard on St. James. It was hot out there but luckily, it cooled down in time for the evening ceremony. The wedding featured a black/white/fuchsia theme, with Celtic/Welsh accents to honor the Groom’s heritage. They tied it in to the day in multiple ways.

Andrea wore a beautiful white gown with pick-up skirt that had a black sash, accented with a black and white Celtic plaid. The Bridesmaids wore gorgeous strapless fuchsia gowns with pick-up skirts, and the Groomsmen wore fuchsia rose boutonnieres. The Bride’s white cake was 3-tired, with black fondant accents on each layer, mimicking a Celtic plaid. The large black fondant bow on the middle layer featured a beautiful brooch in the middle. Cody and his Groomsmen wore kilts – cool! (And no, I didn’t ask what they wore underneath. Ha ha) The silver Groom’s cake had his family crest and was on a Celtic plaid base.

The favors matched because the white boxes had a black Celtic design on the top and were tied with a fuchsia bow. Even the centerpieces tied in with the colors and theme, with pink flowers in alternating high/low vases, tied with black bows. It all came together beautifully and was just the right amount of Celtic accents to tie it all together without being too much.

Following dinner, the cake cutting, toasts, and the special dances, it was time for the dancing to begin. This crowd danced to everything, from Oldies to Country to Pop to Hip Hop to you name it! I can’t forget to mention the three guys who were doing a break dance/hip hop dance-off on the floor. Or, the guy doing an Elvis impersonation. Or Andrea’s dad, who is quite the dancer! We saw him do a Riverdance type jig, the Robot, the Running Man, and a few more dances. He was so funny: I see where Andrea gets it from. It always helps when the Bride and Groom are big dancers (the Bride was in this case, I swear she’s always dancing! Cutting the cake, greeting guests… If there’s a song playing, she’s dancing.) Their love for dancing is contagious and it always encourages everyone in the room to join in. The last 45 minutes or so on the dance floor were crazy wild and fun!!

This was another wedding where I saw someone I knew in the crowd. For the 4th largest city in the country, it’s amazing how often we see people we know, at weddings halfway across town. It’s especially odd considering the fact that we never knew the Bride and Groom before we booked them to do their wedding. Small world!

After the bouquet and garter, and a lot more fun dancing, the Newlyweds ran through a shower of rose petals, jumped in the limo, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations!

Some cool wedding links

I'm not a big Star Wars fan, but whether you are or not, you have got to check out this Star Wars themed wedding. It's incredible!
http://blog.patdyphotography.com/?p=1078

Now go check out this awesome wedding video. I can't believe they got everyone to participate, how fun!
http://offbeatbride.com/2009/05/lipdub-wedding-video#referrer

Congratulations Leslie and Jessica

The first words that come to my mind are: what a gorgeous couple! They should be on the cover of a bridal magazine. Seriously. And, the fact that the Bride and Groom love the movie “Tommy Boy”, which is my favorite movie of all time, makes them even better. Then throw in two fun families that love to dance and have fun and you have a great reception!

This reception was held at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake. You know you’ll be in good hands there, especially with Margo, the Catering Director. She’s been there forever and the staff is excellent. The colors of the wedding were ivory and teal. The table cloths and chair covers were ivory, matching the tall ivory and white floral centerpieces. The bouquets were ivory and white as well, with teal ribbon accents. Other teal touches were on the favors, seating cards, and Bridesmaid’s dresses. It was very pretty and perfect for spring.

The Bride’s four tiered cake was stunning, with floral vine fondant accents, scrollwork designs, and a fondant ribbon on each tier. The Groom’s cake was so cool, and everything on it was edible. It was 3-D, with a little Leslie and Jessica sitting on logs around a campfire, with a tent behind them and two dogs lying on the ground beside the couple. I don’t know the meaning of the cake, but it was awesome!

We knew this was going to be another fabulous reception when the dance floor was packed from the very first song. It continued to be that way for the rest of the night! The first song was a fun nod to the movie “Tommy Boy” and was had meaning to Jessica and her dad. It was “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles, from the scene in the movie when Tommy and his dad were dancing at the wedding. Too funny! This group danced to everything, from Oldies to Country to Salsa to Merengue to Tejano to Pop to Hip Hop to Cumbia to you name it. The dance floor was rockin’ until the very last dance!

Finally it was time for the Bride and Groom to say goodnight to their guests and head out. Congratulations to Leslie and Jessica!

Congratulations Derrick and Jennifer

There’s nothing like a wedding reception with an amazing view, and this one had it. We were at the Petroleum Club downtown, which has windows on three sides of the ballroom. It’s so cool to look out over almost all of Houston! (Oh, and if you're considering the club for your wedding reception, know ahead of time that their coordinators Jeremi and Mai, as well as the staff, are all excellent.)

But, back to the wedding. The colors were black and gold; and the colors of the ballroom’s carpet and chairs matched perfectly. The tables featured floor length black tablecloths and were accented with alternating high/low centerpieces with simple white flowers and white candles. It made for a very elegant and classic feel.

Jennifer looked gorgeous in her slim, off white, strapless gown. For her headpiece, she wore a delicate, thin headband with tiny white flowers. I loved the bridesmaid’s gowns! They were made of a beautiful gold/champagne color, and the strapless bodice featured a black lace overlay with gold sash. The guys wore black tuxes with vests to match the ladies dresses. It all tied together beautifully.

The newlyweds came in and immediately went in to their First Dance. After a welcome to the guests by the Father of the Bride, and a blessing by the Father of the Groom, dinner began. Then, after the toasts and the cake cutting, it was time for ice cream! Derrick and Jennifer cut only a small mini cake for pictures, and had Marble Slab serve ice cream to the guests. The guests got to choose the flavor of ice cream and toppings they wanted. That was a huge hit!

This was another wedding with a lot of dancers. From the first song to the last, the dance floor was packed. And the Petroleum Club has a really big dance floor. You should have seen them jumping up and down and singing along to “Shout”. What a blast! This crowd danced to everything, from Pop to Oldies to Hip Hop to Disco to Country to Rat Pack.

When it was time for the bouquet and garter, we couldn’t believe how many single ladies and men were in the crowd. Usually you see 5-10 people out there for the bouquet or garter toss, but last night there must have been at least 20 for each.

Finally, after tons of fun, dancing (and I mean nonstop dancing!!), and ice cream, it was time for the Newlyweds to leave. They ran through a shower of rose petals and off to their new life together. Congratulations and have fun on your Caribbean cruise!

Congratulations Class of 2009

We performed at a Prom last night, and we had a great time! The students attend a small Christian school that doesn’t sponsor a Prom. So, the seniors put together a committee, sold tickets, and held their own Prom (sophomores and juniors were invited as well). To top it off, they did a fantastic job. The theme was Gala Among The Stars, so there were stars on the wall and the tables, with blue tablecloths and chair ties to match.

Once it was dark outside, the house lights were turned off, our full lighting package threw some awesome lights on the dance floor, and the party began! (That’s the beauty of a lighting package: it really lets you create a dance environment that encourages the crowd, even the shy ones, to get out on the floor.) The music, while mostly current Pop/Hip Hop, also featured a variety of other genres. There were some awesome dancers in the crowd!

As our small gift to the graduating seniors, we provided a complimentary Gobo light, which projected the words “Prom 2009” on the wall directly behind where the Prom King and Queen were crowned.

There was some fun and wild dancing that night! They were all going crazy for “YMCA” and doing a soul train to it, it was hilarious watching them do the “Apache” dance, and they were all out there for the Cha Cha Slide. From slow songs to fast, there were people dancing almost all night long. It was so great to see so many of the guys out there dancing as well. It really was a fun time and we enjoyed working with these students. They truly were a great bunch.

Finally the night had to end, so the senior class song was played, and the partygoers headed out. Congratulations again to all of the graduating seniors of 2009! Go Eagles!

Happy Birthday Victoria

Last night we did a Sweet 16 for a beautiful girl named Victoria. It was kind of a combination of a Quinceanera and a Sweet 16. Victoria entered in a gorgeous gown behind mariachis, who serenaded the crowd at Bay Oaks Country Club throughout dinner. Following dinner, the guests enjoyed a slide show, followed by a toast and cake cutting. After Victoria shared a sweet dance with her father, the party started! (Soon to be followed by a build it yourself ice cream sundae bar, which was a big hit.)

One thing to mention about Victoria’s is that she is a very impressive young woman! She apparently has major (and I mean major!) accomplishments in the field of Taekwondo. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing her in the Olympics pretty soon.

This group was a lot of fun. There were people of all ages, and they all had fun on the dance floor to everything from Hip hop to Reggaeton to Salsa to Merengue to you name it! Some of the guys were awesome dancers. They were amazing on the dance floor and a crowd gathered around them whenever they got going! At one point some of the younger kids in attendance joined in and it seemed like there was a dance off going out there! Oh, and I can’t forget the Conga line around the room or the guy spinning on the dance floor.

After fun dancing all night long, Victoria and her court left in a stretch Navigator, probably off to more music and fun. Congratulations and Happy Birthday Victoria!

Congratulations Fred and Kathleen

Last night we provided DJ services for the most beautiful and dramatic reception! The colors were black and white, with hot pink accents. And everything was so gorgeous! The tables had floor length black tablecloths with black napkins. The chair covers were black satin with silver embroidered toppers, with hot pink satin chair ties on alternating chairs. The flowers were amazing! The bouquets were beautiful, with hot pink flowers, and pink rhinestones accenting the ribbon wrapped handles. The Bride’s bouquet was one of the most dazzling I’ve ever seen, with two rhinestone-encrusted butterfly accents ‘sitting’ atop the flowers. The centerpieces alternated high/low. The flowers were a combination of bright colors and included flowers such as roses, birds of paradise, and other flowers I don’t even know the names of. Each arrangement had beads, rhinestones, and long, hot pink feathers. To top it off, each arrangement was on a base that had small lights inside, which uplighted the centerpiece. Square votive candles surrounded each centerpiece. The whole look was pulled together with pink uplights that we provided. They lined the wall behind the sweetheart and cake tables. The uplights really made the whole room look amazing! The whole reception was elegant and glamorous.

The three-tired cake matched as well, with its white tiers accented with black swirls, Square votives were lined all around the cake’s silver plateau. Even the toasting glasses matched: Swarovski crystal glasses featuring tiny crystal gems in the stem of the glasses. They were beautiful! The ceremony programs were a perfect complement. They had dark gray/black covers tied with a hot pink ribbon. The Bride and Groom had favors at each place setting that (I hear) tasted delicious, and looked beautiful as well. The favor boxes had the couple’s monogram on the top, surrounded by rhinestones. Nestled within box was a truffle for each guest.

Now to the Bride and Groom. What a nice couple! Kathleen looked beautiful in her corset back dress with beaded bodice. She is so sweet, with her giggly, always happy personality. Although we didn’t meet Fred until the wedding day, we can say he was quite handsome in his tux, and a very nice guy. It was obvious how loved they are by their families and friends, and how much they love each other. The Queen Bridesmaid made a touching slideshow to be shown during the reception, and she and the Best Man shared some personal words about the Bride and Groom during the toast.

I must mention the Father/Daughter Dance. It was fantastic! Kathleen and her father danced to Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, and had a fun time with it. They had a routine they danced to (apparently one that Kathleen danced to when she was on the drill team in high school), and at one point Kathleen’s dad was on his knees singing to her. After watching Kathleen’s dad interact with the guests, we could see that he is a really fun guy. And he was part of the best Father/Daughter Dance we’ve ever seen! As an added touch to the dancing, Kathleen put together a pink and black basket labeled “Dancing Shoes”, which held pink, black, and white flip flops in assorted sizes. The women loved putting them on for dancing.

After an elegant yet very fun night, the reception came to a close. Fred and Kathleen ran though sparklers to exit in Fred’s decorated car. Congratulations to you both, and have fun in Las Vegas on your Honeymoon!

Come visit us this weekend at the Bridal Symposium

Make sure to come by and visit us at the Bridal Symposium on April 18 & 19 at the Reliant Arena. We will be in booth #113 and would love to meet you and talk about your upcoming wedding. For more information, go to www.BridalSymposium.com.