How Much Should Your Wedding DJ Cost?

This is, hands down, one of the best articles I've ever read about the wedding DJ industry, pricing, and standards that you Brides and Grooms should look for when hiring your DJ.

http://theflirtyguide.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-much-should-your-wedding-dj-cost.html

Congratulations Bano and Georgina

This pretty Reception was elegant and a lot of fun. The color for the wedding was clover, and the soft green shade was perfect for the spring. The tables had floor-length off white linens and napkins, and were surrounded by chivari chairs with white chair pads. The alternating high/low centerpieces had either tall, up lit vases with green flowers, or lower wrought iron candelabras.

Georgina was absolutely beautiful in her white strapless gown. It had a beaded bodice with a satin sash and the full tulle skirt had embroidery and beading. She carried a gorgeous bouquet of ivory and green flowers. Her Bridal Party wore one shoulder, clover colored, knee-length dresses and carried ivory and green bouquets. Bano wore a black tux with white vest and tie, while his Groomsmen wore clover green vests and ties. They looked wonderful!

After the entrance and the First Dance, the guests enjoyed a seated meal. The toasts and the cake cutting followed. (The Maid of Honor’s toast was so funny; she read what Bano and Georgina had written to her in their high school yearbook!) Georgina’s cake had four stacked, square, white tiers. Each had some type of elegant clover colored accent, and the cake was topped by the Newlyweds’ last initial. Bano’s chocolate cake was in the shape of Texas. There was a bit of cake smashing, but it wasn’t too bad. Then, we moved on to the Father/Daughter dance, and Georgina and her dad had a little surprise for everyone, including Bano. They started out with a slow song, switched to a fast song, and then ended back on a slow song. The guests loved their dance. Bano then danced with his mom, and it was party time!

This crowd literally danced from the first song to the last, whether it was Hip Hop, Top 40, Country, Spanish, or Slow. There was singing, jumping, dance-offs, and tons of hilarity on the dance floor. This group really was a lot of fun! After a bit we stopped for the Money Dance, then back to the dancing. The Bouquet and Garter came later, and the guests partied until the end. When Bano said that his friends and family would dance all night and stay until the end, he wasn’t kidding! Finally, the night came to a close and the Newlyweds ran through a shower of bubbles and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Bano and Georgina!

Venue – Tremont House
Linens – Tremont House and All That Blooms
Flowers – All That Blooms
Photography – Evoke (Thomas)
Cake – The Cake Lady

Congratulations Derek and Leslie

What a beautiful wedding! The Ceremony took place in the Duomo at the Parador. The guests moved into another room for cocktails, and reentered the Duomo for the Reception. The Parador is a gorgeous venue, and the colors of this peacock and silver wedding were perfect. The tables had ivory floor length linens and were surrounded by chivari chairs. The alternating centerpieces were either low bowls of ivory hydrangeas or tall ivory candles in glass vases with wrought iron accents.

Leslie was beautiful in her off-white, strapless gown. She carried a bouquet of hand-tied white calla lilies. Her Bridesmaids wore strapless, knee-length, peacock colored gowns and carried smaller versions of Leslie’s bouquet. Derek was handsome in his black tux with white vest and tie, and his Groomsmen wore similar attire but with darker vests and ties. The all wore calla lily boutonnieres.

After the First Dance, blessing, and dinner, we moved on to the toast and cake cutting. The Bride’s cake had four, white, stacked tiers. They alternated between round and square, and each tier had a different pattern. The cake was topped with the couple’s last initial nestled in white calla lilies. It was very elegant. Then, they cut the Groom’s cake, which was in the shape of the Houston Texan’s logo. That cake was really awesome!

The Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Dance, Anniversary Dance, and Money Dance followed, and guests danced until it was time for the Bouquet and Garter. After that, there was more dancing until the exit. Derek and Leslie ran through a shower of bubbles, climbed into their limousine, and headed off to their new life. Congratulations Leslie and Derek, and enjoy your honeymoon!

Vendors:
Venue: The Parador
Catering: Behind the Bash
Flowers: Weddings in Bloom
Cakes: Who Made the Cake
Photography: Blanca Duran Photography

Congratulations Jesse and Katie

This rainy day brought us to a beautiful Wedding Ceremony and Reception in Galveston. Although the rain made the previously-outdoor Ceremony move inside to the ballroom, it was still gorgeous. The colors for the day were lapis (dark purple), white, and silver. The tables had white floor-length cloths, and were surrounded by chivari chairs. The alternating high/low centerpieces consisted of vases of beautiful purple flowers, the tall ones on uplit bases. We also had 10 purple uplights highlighting the room and pulling it all together.

Katie was gorgeous in her strapless white gown. She carried a full bouquet of assorted purple flowers. Her Bridesmaids wore strapless, knee-length lapis dresses, and carried bouquets similar to Katie’s but smaller. Jesse and his guys wore grey tuxes with dark ties, although Jesse had a platinum/silver vest with his.

After a beautiful Ceremony and dinner, we moved on to the First Dance. The toast and cake cutting followed. Katie’s elegant, white, four-tiered, stacked cake had different designs on each layer, and the Newlyweds’ monogram on the top tier. Purple flowers topped the cake. Jesse’s chocolate cake had two stacked tiers, each with chocolate icing and melted chocolate ‘dripping’ down them. Strawberries in tuxedoes made up the topper and accented the sides. Then, it was party time!

After plenty of fun dancing, the bouquet and garter were tossed, and then there was more fun until the end. The Reception came to a close, and Katie and Jesse ran through a shower of bubbles and waving wedding wands, got into their car, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Jesse and Katie!

Vendors:
Venue: Hotel Galvez
Photography: FotoTech Weddings
Cakes: Edible Designs by Jessie
Floral: A Touch of April
Bridal Consultant: MeShell’s Wedding Bells

Open House/Bridal Show Tonight

Come visit us tonight at Bay Oaks Country Club. We will be playing music, announcing, and uplighting the ballroom. Plenty of great vendors will be there.

To RSVP or get information, contact Julie Howell at 281-244-3805.

WeddingWire Bride's Choice Award!

Thank you to all the Brides and Grooms who wrote such great reviews! This is our 3rd year in a row receiving this honor, and it means a lot to us. Here's to another great year!

We're in Houston Bride magazine

We had the pleasure of DJing for Kristin and Christian's Wedding Ceremony and Reception at her parent's airplane hanger. The day was written up in Modern Luxury's Houston Bride magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 issue. Check it out on page 94. How cool!
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Fun With Friendswood High School Wranglerettes

Each year the FHS Wranglerettes have a Winter Ball, and we were excited to provide the DJ entertainment for this one. The ball was held at Bay Oaks Country Club and it was beautiful! The room was decorated in Christmas décor, from the trees to the tables. Each table had either red or green accents and ornaments in glass vases for centerpieces. The chairs had white chair covers, green velvet toppers, and red satin sashes. It was gorgeous! After dinner and some awards, we moved on to dancing. The Wranglerettes and their dates were so much fun and danced all night long; there were times when everyone in the room, except for the chaperones, was on the dance floor. I think we had as much fun as they did! Hopefully we’ll get to see all of you again next year!

Congratulations Todd and Maggie

What a great cold, sunny day for a December Reception! The colors for this wedding were red, ivory, and hydrangea green, and they were gorgeous together. The tables had ivory damask floor-length linens and taupe satin napkins, while the chairs had ivory satin covers with taupe satin ties. The alternating high/low centerpieces consisted of low floral arrangements of red, white and green hydrangeas; and the 5-6’ high centerpieces had tall candle-filled lamps with crystals hanging down, topped with floral arrangements. Each centerpiece was surrounded by amber colored votives with candles. To complete the look, we had amber uplights giving the room a golden glow. The ballroom had the feel of vintage elegance and was beautiful.

Maggie wore a beautiful satin ivory gown with lace overlay. She wore a lace bolero jacket over the gown that she removed for the reception. With the ivory satin sash and veil edged in beading, she was stunning. Her Bridal Party wore black dresses. Todd wore a black tux with ivory vest and tie, while his Groomsmen wore red vests and ties.

After a dramatic horse-drawn carriage leading into a staircase entrance, the First Dance, Toasts, and Blessing, we moved on to dinner. The Cake Cutting followed dinner. Maggie’s cake had three heart-shaped, ivory, stacked tiers. There were red roses between each tier. The topper consisted of two silver entwined hearts with the couples’ last initial. Todd’s chocolate, rectangular cake had chocolate dipped strawberries around his initial. Surrounding his cake were platters of assorted cookies. While the cake was served, the guests got to enjoy cookies and milk.

The Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances came next, and then it was dance time! We knew this crowd would be a lot of fun, as they were already dancing during the cocktail hour. From the first song to the last, they were out there having a great time. After plenty of dancing, we stopped for the Bouquet and Garter. This wedding had one of our firsts; the Bride caught the garter! She was sitting behind the guys catching, and it sailed right past them and into her lap. It was so funny! Then, it was dancing until the end.

The Newlyweds made their exit through a shower of bubbles, climbed into their car, and headed off to their Honeymoon. Congratulations Todd and Maggie, and enjoy Colorado!

Vendors:
Venue: Ashton Villa
Day of Coordinator: Polished Wedding Planning
Caterer: Café Natalie
Linens and Flowers: The Perfect Touch
Photography: Sunny Crest Photography

Congratulations Joe and Caroline

What a beautiful December wedding! The colors were black, white, powder blue, and silver. The theme was ice blue Christmas and the whole Reception was gorgeous! The tables had floor-length white tablecloths with black pin-tuck toppers. The chairs had white satin covers with black ties. Each place setting had a silver charger and a glittery silver favor box. The alternating high/low centerpieces were either tall silver trees with beading, crystals and uplights; or foot high, uplit glass vases filled with assorted silver and ice blue ornaments. There was a Christmas tree with only white lights and the gifts were placed underneath. The card holder was a bird cage covered in white glitter, which made it look like had snow on it. The whole effect was holiday glamour.

Caroline wore a strapless, white gown with lace overlay that was fitted to her hips. From there it flowed with layers and layers of ruffles to a long train. Her look was topped with an elegant crystal triple headband and a black sash that was added at the Reception. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of assorted white and blue flowers, including hydrangea, calla lilies, and roses. Caroline’s Bridal Party wore a variety of black dresses. Joe wore a black tux with a dark grey vest and tie while his Groomsmen wore black tuxes with white shirts and black ties.

After the special dances and dinner, we moved on to the toasts and cake cutting. Caroline’s white cake had five stacked tiers with a dot pattern on each. The topper consisted of blue hydrangea. There was a tiny bit of smashing, but not too much. Joe’s chocolate cake was in the shape of the state of Texas. There was a bit more smashing here, but not too bad, and then it was on to the dancing. At that point, Caroline changed in to her Reception dress, which was much better for dancing. It was white and fell softly to the floor with draping, and there was one strap of rosettes going over one shoulder. She looked like classic Old Hollywood elegance.

This crowd was fun! They danced to everything and just loved to have a good time. After some dance time, we did the Bouquet and Garter, and then went back to the dancing until the end. After the Last Dance, the Newlyweds ran through a shower of rose petals while the guests also rang their jingle bell bracelets. Joe and Caroline climbed into a Bentley and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations to you both!

Vendors:
Venue: Garten Verein
Caterer: Carriage Catering
Videography: McKnight Video
Cakes: Susie’s Bakery
Photography: Diamond C Photography

Had Fun with MRI

Friday night we had the pleasure of providing the entertainment for MRI, a local company, at South Shore Harbour Country Club. This was our third year DJing their holiday party and we always have a great time. After a delicious buffet, awards, and prize drawings, it was dance fun until the end. MRI seems like a great company to work for, staffed with really nice people. Merry Christmas to you all and we hope to see you next year!

Congratulations Angel and Sarah

This fall Reception was so elegant, with its navy, blush pink, champagne, and ivory colors. The tables had floor-length ivory damask linens and champagne-colored satin napkins. The chairs had taupe satin chair covers with ivory satin ties. The centerpieces consisted of low vases of blue, pink, and ivory flowers surrounded by candles.

Sarah was stunning in her ivory, strapless gown. It was fitted to the hips and then flared out into a beautiful train. It had embroidered embellishments and a beaded sash. She carried a full bouquet of pretty pink, blush pink and ivory flowers. Sarah’s Bridesmaids wore navy floor-length gowns and carried smaller versions of her bouquet. Angel and his Groomsmen were very handsome in their black tuxes. Angel wore an ivory vest and tie while his Groomsmen wore silver vests and ties.

After a great entrance in which the Wedding Party and Newlyweds danced for the guests (that was so much fun and really set the tone for the night!), it was time for dinner. After a delicious seated meal, we moved on to the cake cutting. Sarah’s cake had four round, stacked champagne-colored tiers. Each had different ivory designs, and the top had the Newlywed’s last initial on it. It was very elegant and matched the theme and colors of the day. Angel’s cake was awesome: it was a 10” high camera lens, all edible. Angel is a photographer and it was perfect for him. The toasts came next followed by the Father/Daughter dance and Mother/Son dance, and then it was party time! This was a fun crowd that loved to dance and there were some great dancers in the crowd, even kids.

After a bit, we stopped for a surprise. Angel and Sarah brought out a birthday cake as a surprise for his cousin. She was shocked and everyone sang Happy Birthday. What a sweet thought from a Bride and Groom who have so much to think about on their wedding day! After that there was more dancing until we stopped for the Bouquet and Garter tosses. Then, back to dancing, singing, and fun until the end. And I mean it when I say fun because this crowd was a blast! After the last dance, Sarah and Angel made their exit by running through a shower of bubbles. Congratulations to you both and have a long, happy life together!!

Vendors:
The Woodlands Marriott
Brooke Trexler Photography
Cake: Kiss the Cook Cakes

Congratulations Rick and Monica

This Reception had the perfect colors for the fall: dark red with ivory, gold, and orange accents. The tables had floor length ivory tablecloths with centerpieces of tall flowers in vases or low candles. All had votive candles and small pumpkins around them as well. The chairs had ivory satin chair covers tied with dark red ties. It really came together nicely.

Monica wore an elegant ivory fitted gown. It was covered in lace and had a V front and back neckline. She finished the look by wearing an ivory veil and carrying a beautiful full bouquet of dark red flowers with berries. Monica’s Bridal Party wore dark red satin strapless gowns and carried smaller bouquets that were similar to hers. Rick wore a black tux with ivory vest and tie, and red calla lily boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore similar attire but with dark red vests and ties.

After the dinner (and lots of kissing between Rick and Monica!!) we moved on to the toast (with more kissing) and cake cutting (with more kissing). This couple was so in love and loved to kiss! Occasionally I decide to make up a blog award for a couple who deserves it, and this one officially wins the “Couple Who Kissed More Than Any Other Couple We’ve Ever Seen In All Our Years Of DJing Award”. LOL But, to get back to the cake cutting, Monica’s cake had four ivory round tiers on a tall silver stand. The tiers were stacked except for the top two, which had flowers between them. Each tier had different ivory designs on it. The cake was topped with the couple’s last initial embellished with bling. It was very elegant. Rick’s cake was amazing!! It was a postal truck about ten inches high. It was on a ‘street’ pulling up to a mailbox with the couple’s last name on it. The detail was incredible! Then we moved on to the First Dance.

The First Dance was to a custom mix made by Monica and Rick. It started with a slow country song, went to a faster salsa, and then ended with a fast Michael Jackson song. The Newlyweds also had practiced a choreographed dance and were understandably a bit nervous about how they would do, but they rocked it! The Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance came next, and then, it was party time!

This crowd was very diverse and enjoyed a variety of music. They were a lot of fun and danced to everything. After a bit we stopped for the Bouquet and Garter Tosses and quickly got back to the music and partied until the end. This night had one other thing that never happened to us before: during the bouquet toss, the bouquet went over the heads of the ladies on the dance floor and fell back behind our table. The women were so determined to get it that they started coming over the table! Too funny. We all got a good laugh and then had a toss re-do. After a lot more dancing and the last dance, the night came to a close. Congratulations Rick and Monica!

Vendors:
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Sugar Land
Cakes: Cakes by Gina
Photography: Hector Galvan

Congratulations Cody and Rachel

What a wonderful day for a wonderful wedding for a wonderful friend! The Rachel in this wedding is one half of Houston’s famous Girls With Pearls Photography. We met Rachel and Jamie almost two years ago and quickly became friends. We were honored and so excited to be a part of Rachel and Cody’s wedding!

Rachel was so beautiful in her ivory gown. It had spaghetti straps and a wide dark ivory lace sash. The back fell to a chapel length train which was bustled for the Reception. As the night got cooler, Rachel put on a taupe colored cardigan which matched her dress perfectly. She carried a full bouquet of pink vintage looking roses. Rachel had her hair pinned back behind one ear with an ivory rosette which was attached to a short, loose ‘cap’ of netting. Her Bridal Party wore very pale lavender, one shoulder, floor-length gowns with detailed sashes. They carried large bouquets of baby’s breath tied with raffia. Cody wore a black tux with a white shirt and ivory vest and tie. The Groomsmen wore similar attire but no jacket. They wore bow ties and had their sleeves rolled up. Rachel’s children were the Ring Bearer and Flower Girl, and they came down the aisle together. She carried a bird’s nest with paper petals punched from old book pages, and he carried an old wood sign that said ‘Here Comes the Bride.” So cute!

I’m going to spend waaaay too much time telling you about the details, because they were amazing! The theme was outdoor/country/shabby chic/vintage/rustic/casual elegance. Or at least that’s how I’d describe it. lol The Ceremony was in a field in front of an arch Cody made from branches and baby’s breath. The aisle had old canning jars holding flowers hanging from shepherd hooks. There was an old French door leaning against a tree between the Ceremony and Reception, and it had the guest’s table assignments hanging from it on twine with little clothes pins. There were vintage suitcases underneath. There were other trees in the clearing that had vintage or antique furniture underneath, and the one nearest the Ceremony site had the guest pages next to an old window with scripture taped to the panes. There were also empty vintage picture frames scattered around the property. After a beautiful Ceremony, guests passed an old chair with a chalkboard on it saying “Eat Drink and Be Merry” with an arrow pointing the way to the Reception.

Upon entering the Reception, which was on the home’s amazing three-level patio, guests were greeted by an old claw foot bathtub filled with drinks. They were also offered a signature drink in a vintage-style soda bottle with a straw. The round guest tables had white floor-length linens with burlap runners down the center. White wooden chairs completed the look. Cody and Rachel’s chairs had tin signs saying “Mr.” and “Mrs.” hanging from them. The centerpieces consisted of old bottles and jars with ivory and pink antique-looking roses, old books, and old silver candlesticks. The beige napkins were tied with a brown ribbon holding a pink crepe paper flower.

The rest of the patio was perfectly decorated for the theme. A large tree, which overhung half the patio, had long strings of vintage looking crystals hanging from it. There were large crepe paper flowers hanging over the whole patio, underneath the restaurant style white lights. Over the cake table, a lit chandelier hung from the tree. The favors consisted of small bottles of honey with Cody & Rachel, Meant to Bee” on them, as well as small burlap bags of potpourri with a bee stamped on the front. The favors matched the Ceremony program, which was made of brown kraft paper with antique typewriter wording and a bee design on the top.

After the First Dance, Father/Daughter Dance, and Mother/Son Dance, guests enjoyed their meal. Then we went on to the toasts and cake cutting. The cake table was covered in an embroidered tablecloth and featured a cake for the newlyweds, along with fruit tarts and Italian cream cupcakes for all. The wedding cake was one small white layer topped by a birds nest holding three small blue eggs. That layer was brought out to a small table on to the dance floor so all could watch. Then, party time!

This crowd was so much fun! They danced to everything and loved to have a good time. The dance floor got a bit crazy, with kids and grown men doing The Snake, people doing The Robot, The Vogue, Reeling in a Fish, and every other goofy dance you can think of. There was even crawling on the dance floor like in the Dirty Dancing movie. lol The whole time was just fun, fun, fun! And, as an added bonus, since we’re personal friends of Rachel, we got to let our hair down a bit and I got to have fun dancing as well.

After everyone had time to eat their cake, we did the Anniversary Dance. The longest married couple has been married 32 years! Since there was no bouquet or garter, we then had fun dancing until the end. After a long and perfect day, Cody and Rachel slipped away to head off to their honeymoon. Congratulations to you both – we love you and are so happy for you!!

Congratulations Christian and Kristin

This Ceremony and Reception were so cool: they were held in an airplane hangar. The airplane was the backdrop for the outdoor Ceremony, and the Reception was held in the hangar. The Ceremony area had wooden church pews for the front rows and brown chivari chairs for the rest. The indoor décor was awesome as well: he tables were long traditional brown wood dining tables and the chairs were brown wood chivari chairs. The tables had brown/copper colored chargers and assorted candles down the middle. There were also twenty amber uplights accenting the walls of the hanger, which gave the whole hangar an amber glow. The whole look was funky/vintage/elegant, and it rocked!

Kristin was beautiful in her strapless, fitted ivory gown. It had detailing on the bodice and a sweep train with lace at the edge. She wore navy pumps underneath. Kristin carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory and pink roses. Her Bridal Party wore coral colored, knee-length strapless dresses and carried ivory rose bouquets. The little Flower Girl was so adorable in her dress with a big bow in the back! Christian and his Groomsmen were handsome in their black tuxes, ivory shirts, and mocha colored vests and ties.

After a delicious dinner, it was time for the cake cutting. Kristin’s cake consisted of four off white, stacked, round tiers. There was a trail of ivory and pink rose petals running down from the topper. Christian’s round, chocolate cake was decorated to look like a dart board. It even had darts stuck in it – pretty cool! After the cake cutting and a tiny bit of smashing, we moved on to the toasts. Three toasts were given and then was dance time. We opened the dance floor with the Anniversary Dance, and the longest married couple had been married for 46 years. Then, it was party time!

After a bit of dancing we had the Money Dance, and the Bouquet and Garter tosses came later. Then, it was party time until the end. The night finally came to a close and the Newlyweds ran through a shower of bubbles and headed off to their new life and honeymoon. Congratulations Christian and Kristin and enjoy Jamaica!

Vendors:
Catering: A Taste of Texas Restaurant
Cake: Cake Sweet Cake
Photography: Pink Posh
Rentals: RE Event Solutions

Congratulations Joe and Mona

The Reception brought us to a venue where we’ve never worked before, and the ballroom was really nice. The colors for the day were navy and orange. The tables had floor length white table cloths with sheer navy toppers. There were white napkins and chivari chairs with white chair pads. The high/low centerpieces were either tall vases with curly willow and brightly colored flowers, or low vases and bottles with candles inside. To tie it all together, we had eight orange uplights around the ballroom to give it an orange glow.

A unique touch was the framed photograph at each table. Each one had a picture of Mona and Joe while dating, and explained about how it was their first concert, first movie together, etc. We were referred to Joe and Mona by a couple (Nina and Gilbert) whose wedding reception we performed at a year ago, and that couple was here at this one. It’s always fun to see one of our couples again!

Mona was gorgeous in her off white strapless gown. It was fitted to the hips and had beautiful ruching and detailing. The bustle was unique in that it was off to one side in the back, and it was perfect with the gown. She wore a headpiece of white netting, embellishments and feathers and carried a bouquet of assorted bright flowers. Her Maid of Honor wore a navy strapless gown and carried a smaller version of Mona’s bouquet. Joe was handsome in his tan suit, navy shirt, and orange tie. He wore an orange calla lily boutonniere. His Best Man wore the same.

After introductions, the blessing, and a delicious Filipino buffet, we moved on to the dances. Following the First Dance, Father/Daughter Dance, and Mother/Son Dance, it was party time! This group was a lot of fun and danced from the first song to the last! After a bit of dancing, we stopped for a slide show and the Toast and Cake Cutting. Mona’s cake had five, square, stacked, white tiers. Each had navy scroll designs and the topper was bright flowers. Joe’s cake had two, round, orange layers with navy accents. The front was decorated with the logo for the University of Central Florida, where he graduated, and had footballs on one side. On the top was the logo for The Mets, with baseballs on the other side of the cake. The toasts came next and were pretty darn funny! Then, back to the non-stop dancing. This crowd really did dance up until the last song of the night! And, we can really say this was a first in all our years of DJing: one of the guests did the worm on the dance floor. We’ve seen that before, but we’ve never seen a gorgeous woman in a short, fitted, strapless dress, wearing high heels, doing it. And she did it twice. It was hilarious!!

After the Bouquet and Garter Tosses, and a lot more fun on the dance floor, and I mean a LOT, the night came to an end. Joe and Mona stayed until the end to bid their guests farewell. Congratulations to the Newlyweds!!


Vendors:
Venue: La Tranquilla Ranch, The Ballroom
Cake: Suzybeez Custom Cakes
Photography & Photo Booth: Delight Studios
Catering: Jarnel Party Services

Congratulations Tim and Susan

What a beautiful day for an outdoor Ceremony and afternoon Reception. The Reception was held in a room which had floor-to-ceiling windows on three walls, with water on three sides. It was so pretty! One neat aspect of this wedding was the mix of cultures. Susan is Korean, Tim is from England, and they had friends and family in from all over. Everyone came together to celebrate the wedding and they all had a great time.

The colors for the day were ivory and eggplant/dark plum. The tables had floor-length ivory damask linens which matched the ivory satin chair covers. The centerpieces had three styles: tall vases with large bouquets of baby’s breath, tall vases with ivory calla lilies, or low bowls with ivory calla lilies. Each guest had a damask print tin of Jordan almonds at their place setting. It was all very elegant.

Susan was gorgeous in her ivory satin, strapless gown. It had a ruched waist, and split front bust with a beaded embellishment right below. Susan carried a hand-tied calla lily bouquet and looked very elegant. Her Bridesmaids wore cocktail-length, strapless dresses in eggplant and carried smaller versions of Susan’s bouquet. Tim wore an ivory shirt, vest and tie under his morning coat. He had a calla lily boutonniere. His Groomsmen wore similar attire, but with eggplant colored vests.

After cocktails and appetizers, the guests enjoyed a seated meal. During lunch, they heard the toasts and watched Susan and Tim cut their wedding cake. It had four, round, stacked ivory tiers, with calla lilies on the top. Each tier had a decorative icing band around the bottom with scroll designs. The First Dance came next, and then the dance floor was open to all.

The Bouquet Toss came later and then the guests stayed until Tim and Susan had their last dance and made their exit. Congratulations Susan and Tim!

Vendors:
Venue & cake: The Woodlands Resort, The Glass Room

Congratulations Michael and Diane

The afternoon brought us to a fun, family-oriented reception. There were at least 350 people and tons of kids. It was great! The color for this wedding was royal blue, with accents of rose pink and burgundy. The tables had three different alternating centerpieces with flowers and candles on burgundy accent cloths.

Diane was so beautiful in her white gown with small cap sleeves and beaded accents. She wore a gorgeous headband-type veil with embellishments around the edge. Diane’s Bridesmaids wore royal blue knee-length dresses with small cap sleeves. Michael wore a black tux with a white vest and tie and his Groomsmen wore royal blue vests and ties.

After dinner, it was time for the toasts and cake cutting. Diane’s cake had three round, stacked, ivory tiers, with a bride and groom cake topper. Each tier had scroll accents and pink roses. Michael’s chocolate cake was in the shape of Texas and had a star, rifle, and sword on top. After the cake cutting, it was on to the special dances. To open the dance floor to all, we started off with the Anniversary Dance. The longest married couple had been married for 61 years. What a great inspiration! Then, after some words of advice to Michael and Diane, it was party time!

After some fun dancing, we stopped for something called Schnitzelbank. It’s a German song/drinking game. Diane’s Grandfather led it by singing a verse, and then all the guests sang the answer. It was our first time seeing it and it was a lot of fun. Later in the evening came the Bouquet and Garter tosses, and then the guests danced the night away until the end. Michael and Diane ran through their family and friends waving ribbon tied wands, and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Diane and Michael!

Vendors:
Venue: St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Photographer: Tish Cowan
Cakes: Rustika Bakery

Happy Birthday Doreen

This was a fun event to DJ: a surprise 60th birthday party. And Doreen really knew nothing about it. Her family put a lot of time and effort into making this birthday party one to remember, and they did a great job! Doreen’s daughter contacted us to do this party because we DJ’d her wedding five years ago. It was great to see the ‘newlyweds’ years later, still happily married and with a beautiful daughter.

The color for the party was turquoise, and there were beautiful floral centerpieces with turquoise and black balloons. The cake was white with a turquoise print on the side that matched the invitations. The top had dinosaurs and said “Sorry all your friends couldn’t make it.” LOL There were also custom made cookies at each place setting.

To tie all the turquoise together, we had eight turquoise uplights around the perimeter of the room. They looked fantastic and allowed us to dim the room lights for an awesome, elegant feel, and the perfect party atmosphere.

Doreen was brought into the room to a chorus of “Surprise!” followed by dinner and a slide show that brought tears and laughter. Guests then sang Happy Birthday, Doreen blew out the candles on her cake, some toasts were made, and the party was on. It’s easy for people to party when the Guest of Honor loves 50 Cent and Nelly!

What a fun night, and Happy Birthday Doreen!!!

Vendors:
Venue: Hilton NASA/Clear Lake
Cake: Jenny’s Bakery
Flowers: Clear Lake Flowers
Cookies: Rao’s Bakery

Congratulations James and Stephanie

What a wonderful wedding day for this couple! We provided music for the Ceremony and Reception, and they both were fabulous. This was our first time at Amber Springs, and the grounds are beautiful. It’s fairly new and has natural wood and soaring ceilings.

The colors for this country vintage wedding were yellow with red accents. Stephanie did a fantastic job of pulling all the little details together to make the theme perfect. There were mason jars with candles in the windows; assorted centerpieces of small trees with birds and flowers, birdhouses, mini wagons, vases with red and yellow flowers, and other vintage items; yellow Ceremony programs with an old typewriter font; a wooden hand painted sign out front directing guests to the ballroom; and I could go on. The attention to detail was great!

Stephanie wore a beautiful strapless, white gown. It had a ruched bodice with a gorgeous accent at the waist. The long train had a pretty, full bustle. She carried a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. Her Bridal Party wore yellow knee-length dresses and carried bouquets of red and yellow. James and his Groomsmen wore black suits with white shirts, yellow ties and boutonnieres, and black Converse.

After a beautiful ceremony with a shy little flower girl in a yellow tutu (too cute!), dinner, and the special dances, we moved on to the dancing. This crowd was fun! They danced to everything and loved the top 40/pop/hip hop/Eighties songs the most. Near the end of the night (you know, that time when every lets their hair down as a results of a few drinks haha), it was really fun watching them all on dance floor

After the five(!) toasts, which involved some hilarious topics such as jet packs, Stephanie and James cut the wedding cake. It was so perfect for the theme. It had three stacked tiers, each with red and yellow polka dots and a red lace ribbon at the bottom. It was on a vintage looking cake stand. The topper consisted of two little birds, and there were also two little birds on the cards for guests to fill out and hang on the wishing tree.

Finally after a ton of fun dancing and the bouquet and garter, the night came to an end and the Newlyweds ran through a shower of bubbles and were driven away in their limo. Congratulations James and Stephanie and enjoy Cancun!!

Vendors:
Venue: Amber Springs
Photographer: My Story Keeper
Photo Booth: Funpix
Catering: McKenzie’s BBQ