Congratulations Logan and Monica

This was a pretty fuchsia and silver Wedding Reception. The tables had white sparkle overlays and the chairs had silver satin covers with fuchsia satin ties. We had seven fuchsia uplights throughout the room to pull it all together. The theme of the wedding was travel, so each table was named after a location where Monica and Logan had visited, and the centerpiece for each was unique to the location as well.


Monica wore the most gorgeous off white gown with a lace overlay. It had an elegant vintage feel to it. To top that, she had a great fascinator in her hair, with feathers and a net veil that went over her eyes. The Groom’s cake was awesome because it was a two foot high R2D2. How cool! They even ‘cut’ it with a light sabe

The dancing with this group was a lot of fun. They sang along, they danced, they jumped, they made up some dance to 500 Miles that had guys on one side of the dance floor and the ladies on the          other side, they threw their arms in the air, they waved them like they just don’t care (lol), they did the wave, they did a Conga line…... They just had a blast! They even danced through the Bouquet and Garter. What a fun, fun night!

Congratulations to Logan and Monica. I hope you had as much fun as we did!

Vendors:
Venue: Safari Texas Ballroom
Photographer: Joshua Tyi
Videographer: Bella Vista Productions
Photo Booth: Remember Me Photo Booths

Congratulations Greg and Michelle

What a perfect day for this summery Ceremony and Reception. The colors for the day were aqua blue, peach, and silver. It was so pretty! The tables had floor-length pin-tuck linens, with silver chargers and aqua satin napkins. The chairs had ivory satin covers with aqua ties. The centerpieces had tall vases with cream and peach flowers and tall curly willow. We had amber uplights around the room to give it an elegant, candle-lit glow.


Michelle was gorgeous in her strapless gown. It had rows and rows of soft ruffles on the bottom. She carried a pretty bouquet of ivory and peach flowers. Her Bridesmaids wore aqua knee-length gowns and carried peach bouquets. Greg wore the perfect soft grey summer tux. The aqua vest and white tie made it perfect. His guys wore the same tuxes with aqua colored ties.

All the little touches made this Reception so awesome, from the candy buffet, to the fun photo booth, to the mad-libs on the back of the Ceremony program, to the Mr. and Mrs. signs hanging on the back of Greg and Michelle’s chairs. Michelle hand made the elegant menu cards, which had cream card stock on a peach background, accented with bling. The cakes were also perfect for the wedding. Michelle’s cake had three, off-white stacked tiers with elegant embellishments and their initials on the top tier. Greg’s chocolate cake had the OU logo on top.

This crowd was so much fun! They danced from the first song to the last. And they sang, and jumped, and they had a blast. There were all kinds of dances, from the Robot to the Jump Rope, to everything else you can think of. It was hilarious and awesome!

After the Last Dance, Michelle and Greg exited through a shower of bubbles and headed off to their Costa Rican Honeymoon. Congratulations!

Vendors:
Venue: Ashton Villa
Photography: SGI Photography
Photo Booth: The Hoot Photo Booth
Catering: Carriage Caterers



Congratulations Conrad and Laurie

What a gorgeous Reception! This one took place at an Italian Restaurant on The Strand, which has beautiful décor. The colors for the day were peacock blue, charcoal, and silver. They were so pretty for this sunny spring day. The tables had sheer sparkle turquoise cloths with satin edges. In the center of each were vases of bright flowers with floating candles. To finish off the look, we had blue uplights accenting the room.


Laurie wore a beautiful off-white gown with a sweetheart neckline and heavily beaded bodice. The full skirt had layers upon layers of ruffles. It was gorgeous! Laurie’s bouquet was a full bouquet of bright flowers accented with peacock feathers and turquoise hand-tied stems. Her Bridesmaids wore peacock colored gowns with charcoal sashes. Conrad was handsome in a traditional black cutaway tux with white shirt and tie.

Conrad and Laurie had a very dramatic entrance: they were dropped off at the door by a vintage Rolls Royce. As they entered, a bagpiper played behind them. Everyone loved it! The Newlyweds then went on to their First Dance, and a seated dinner followed. The toasts came next, starting with a traditional Irish toast given by Laurie and Conrad to their guests, and the guests answered in turn. There was also a special Irish coin toast. Then we moved on to the Cake Cutting. The cake consisted of assorted cupcakes on a stand, with a small top tier accented with their last initial. There were four different flavors of cakes to choose from, and guests loved it!

The dance floor was open until it was time for the Bouquet and Garter. Since there weren’t many single women or men, we opened up the Bouquet and Garter tosses for all women and men in the room. The lucky catcher was to receive years of continued happiness. Following that, the guests danced until the exit. Conrad and Laurie ran through a shower of bubbles while bells rang out, and they made a dramatic exit in the vintage car. Congratulations to you both!!

Vendors:
Venue: Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano
Cake/Cupcakes: Mrs. Gatti’s Gourmet
Flowers: Island Flowers
Photography: Anja Borski
Bagpiper: Clyde Wood
Limo: Vintage Limo Service
Linens: Majestic Linens

Congratulations Joey and Colleen

What a fun couple and what a great day! This wedding was in Galveston, with an outdoor Ceremony and indoor Reception. The colors for the day were white, fuchsia, and turquoise. They were perfect for this beach-side wedding. The tables had white tablecloths, with alternating fuchsia and turquoise runners. The centerpieces were so cute – tin pails filled with sand and bottles, and the bottles had mini glowing LED lights inside. Sticking out of each centerpiece was a little chalkboard sign with the table number written on it. Another great touch was the escort card set table. There were small sand boxes holding tiny tin pails filled with custom made M&Ms. Each pail had a little sign that indicated the table assignments. The whole theme was summery, bright, and fun, and it was just perfect.

Colleen wore an elegant, ruched, strapless gown, while her bridesmaids wore turquoise strapless gowns, with her Maid of Honor in fuchsia. Joey was handsome in his all white tuxedo. The flowers were an assortment of bright colors, all tied with turquoise satin ribbons.

After the cocktail hour and dinner, we moved onto the toast and cake cutting. Colleen’s cake had three, stacked, white tiers, each decorated with black scroll designs or polka dots. There was a turquoise band around the bottom of each and stargazer lilies making up the topper. Joey’s cake was a surprise from Colleen, and it featured a replica of his black motorcycle. The First Dance followed, and it was such fun! They started out with a slow song, and then it mixed into Sweet Caroline. Joey revealed a Boston Red Sox t-shirt under his tux, and I threw Red Sox jersey to Colleen, which she wore for the rest of the dance. The guests, many of them from Boston, loved it!

Once the dancing was underway, it was a crowded floor from the first song to the last. Colleen told me her group loved to dance and she was right. We had a blast! Country and Pop/Hip Hop were the guaranteed floor-fillers for this fun crowd. The Bouquet and Garter came later, and then it was more dancing until the end. At one point, the staff came out with sliders and mini milkshakes for guests. That was great! Finally, the last dance was over and Joey and Colleen made their exit and drove off in a limousine. Congratulations to you both and enjoy your Honeymoon in Panama!!

Vendors:
Venue: Hotel Galvez
Photographer: Adam Copeland
Videographer: Budget Wedding Videos
Cakes: Kakes Xcetera
Flowers: Charming Bouquet



Congratulations Brent and Julianna

This Reception was so beautiful! Deep blue pin-tuck floor-length linens, Chivari chairs with blue seat pads and chair ties, gold chargers, blue napkins with bling napkin rings, alternating high/low centerpieces with an assortment of gorgeous pink flowers with the tall centerpieces featuring long clear jewels hanging down, candles around the base of each centerpiece, small gold boxes with cake balls at place setting, a dramatic blue card box embellished with fuchsia ribbons and bling, our amber uplights highlighting the room, and a elegant custom GOBO we projected on the dance floor. Wow!! Dramatic elegance was the word at this Reception.

Julianna, who has the most beautiful smile, was stunning in her white strapless gown. It had just the right amount of bling accenting the empire waistline and she was gorgeous. Her Bridal Party wore floor-length blue gowns. Julianna carried a full, all white bouquet while her Bridal Party carried pink bouquets. Brent was in a black tux with white vest and tie while his Groomsmen wore blue vests and ties.

Julianna’s white cake was gorgeous. It had five stacked tiers, each with alternating white accents. The topper consisted of fuchsia and pink roses, which cascaded down the front of the whole cake. Brent’s cake was incredible: it had two stacked chocolate tiers. The awesome part was the accents: an edible mini Target shopping cart made of fondant, and the Target bulls eye. It was so cool!

The bouquet toss was so funny! Two of the ladies grabbed it at the same time, there was a bit of a competition to hold on to it, and one of the ladies ended up on the floor. It was all in good fun and nobody got hurt, but that video should be on the internet somewhere. Hilarious!

After lots and lots of non-stop dancing, and this crowd loved to dance, the Reception came to a close. Brent and Julianna walked through a shower of pink rose petals and drove away in a vintage Rolls Royce. Congratulations!!

Vendors: Venue: Bay Oaks Country Club
Photography: Nico
Videography and Photo Booth: A&A
Cake: Cakes by Gina
Flowers: Clear Lake Flowers

Congratulations Don and Melissa

This pretty spring day brought us to Galveston, and it was a great day for this beach-y wedding. The colors for the day were coral and turquoise, and they were the perfect accents for this fun-loving, surfing couple. The tables had white cloths with alternating coral and turquoise napkins. The napkins had coral and turquoise rings. The alternating high/low centerpieces were tall glass vases with submerged coral flowers and floating candles. There was also a small bouquet of coral roses on each table, in a vase wrapped in a turquoise ribbon. At each place setting was a champagne glass favor, customized in turquoise with Don and Melissa’s names, wedding date, two birds kissing. There were turquoise napkins at the bar with the same design. To pull the whole look together, there were white and coral lanterns hanging from the ceiling.

Melissa wore an elegant fitted gown and carried a beautiful bouquet made entirely of vintage brooches. Her Bridal Party wore floor-length coral dresses and carried coral rose bouquets. Don wore a black tux with s white shirt and multi-colored coral tie. His guys wore similar attire. Once the reception was underway, all the Groomsmen changed into turquoise Adidas.

The cake cutting was awesome because the cakes were awesome! Melissa’s cake had three, round, white stacked tiers. Each was accented with a turquoise scallop design with yellow dots. There were two turquoise kissing birds on top. Don’s cake was also a masterpiece. Combining his passions, it started with a big wave and sand at one end, and slowly turned into a huge mountain with snow and a ski lift. There were two custom made bobble heads of Melissa and Don on the cake, and they were dressed to surf.

We started the dancing with a Grand March. It ended with the Newlyweds in the middle, doing their First Dance. After that came the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Dance. Now I know where Don gets his fun attitude! The Anniversary Dance followed, and then it was on to the party! This group was great, and really loved a reggae, hip hop, ska feel to the music. It was a blast! After a while we stopped for the bouquet and garter, and Don slid on the floor and danced his way over to Melissa to remove the garter. LOL Then, back to the party. There was even some break dancing thrown in for fun. Finally the night came to a close and the Newlyweds said farewell to their guests. Congratulations Don and Melissa and enjoy Thailand!

Vendors:
Venue: Roof Garden
Cakes: Three Brothers Bakery
Photography: Ryan Pace Photography

Congratulations Michael and Terry

This wedding was absolutely gorgeous! The colors were ivory, gold, champagne, and purple. The tables had ivory pin-tuck floor-length linens and were surrounded by mahogany chivari chairs with ivory pads. Each place setting had a gold charger, ivory napkin, and elegant menu card. The centerpieces were gorgeous as well. They were a combination of high and low, full of beautiful ivory flowers. There were candles around each centerpiece. To tie in the elegant colors, we had six amber uplights accenting the walls of the room.

Terry looked incredible in her ivory gown. It was fitted to the hips and fell to a small train. The gown had elegant beading and was perfect for her. She carried a beautiful hand tied bouquet of ivory flowers. Her Bridal Party wore purple full length gowns and carried bouquets of ivory flowers with lavender accents. Michael wore a black tux with white vest and tie, topped by a calla lily boutonniere and his men were in similar attire.

After the cocktail hour and dinner, we moved on to the cake cutting and toasts. Terry’s white cake was amazing! It had four round tiers that had incredible detail between each and included spun sugar flowers and intricate lace detailing. It must have stood at least three feet tall. As a surprise, Terry got a Groom’s cake for Michael. It was a two tier chocolate cake decorated for Las Vegas. It had the famous Vegas sign, playing cards, gold coins, and two cards on the top reminiscent of the way Michael proposed to Terry in Las Vegas. Everything was edible. Toasts followed and then it was on to the dance time.

In between enjoying the great food, music, and cake, the guests also had fun taking pictures in the photo booth. When the night came to a close, Michael and Terry ran through a shower of rose petals to a beautiful vintage white Rolls Royce. Congratulations Terry and Michael!

Vendors:
Venue: The Parador
Caterer: Behind the Bash
Coordination: Honeydew Events
Photographer: Morgan Lynn Photography
Videographer: Don’t Get Married Without Me
Trolley: Original Trolley Company
Limousine: Monarch Limo
Photo Booth: Lasting Images

Congratulations Steve and Kim

This Wedding Ceremony and Reception took place at The Lyceum in Galveston, which is gorgeous. The colors for the wedding were black and white, with the flowers adding the pops of color. Kim wore a strapless white gown with a heavily beaded bodice and a long softly flowing skirt. Her veil and earrings were the perfect touch to tie it all in. She carried a bouquet of assorted flowers. Steve was handsome in his black tux with silver tie and vest. The tables had black floor length linens and the chairs had black covers with white ties. The centerpieces consisted of tall vases with assorted flowers surrounded by candles. We placed amber uplights around the room to give it an elegant glow.

After dinner, we moved on to the Toast and Cake Cutting. Kim’s mom gave a sweet toast while Steve and Kim drank from their engraved Mason jar style glasses. Those glasses are perfect for beer drinkers and made a cool alternative to traditional champagne flutes. Then, on to the cake cutting. Kim’s white cake had three tiers, with roses in between the top two. The topper had the couple’s last initial. Steve’s Groom’s cake was chocolate with chocolate frosting. Following that, we moved on to the First Dance. Then it was dance time!

One thing that really was fun was when Kim sang an Aretha Franklin song to the guests. I was told that she was a really good singer, but wow, I had no idea! She brought the house down!! After lots of fun, we moved on to the Bouquet and Garter. The guests danced more and the night came to a close. Steve and Kim ran through sparklers and headed off to their new life together. Congratulations Steve and Kim!!

Venue: The Lyceum
Photography: Simply Love

Congratulations Richmond and Megan

What a fun Wedding Reception! The colors for this wedding were pink and turquoise and the theme was candy. It was absolutely perfect for this fun couple! The restaurant was a great match as well, as it has all kinds of eclectic décor, from a fountain, to a ‘jungle’ to a variety of sculptures and columns. We had seven fuchsia uplights which helped pull the whole fun look together.

Megan wore a white, strapless, cocktail length dress and had an awesome white bling and feather fascinator in her hair. Her bouquet was white and pink flowers with large lollipops. The crème de la crème of her outfit was her turquoise heels. Her Bridal Party wore turquoise dresses and carried similar bouquets. Richmond wore a white vest and tie under his black tux while his Groomsmen wore turquoise vests and ties. Their boutonnieres consisted of white flowers with small lollipops.

The Cake and Candy Buffet table really was a hit! Megan’s white, four tiered cake had pink and turquoise rock candy accents in a band around the bottom of each layer. The cake was cut to reveal a rainbow pattern inside. How cool! Megan made the topper, which consisted of three people that looked like her, Richmond and their daughter, and it also had their dog and cat. Richmond’s chocolate cake consisted of three tiers on separate stands, each covered with chocolate shavings and chocolate covered strawberries. The candy buffet was incredible. There were so many different candies and chocolates on it! Off the top of my head, I can remember Pixie Sticks, Tootsie Rolls, chocolate covered caramels, Hershey Kisses, Smarties, rock candy, cotton candy, bubble gum, salt water taffy, gummy worms, and I could go on. The guests loved it!! There were other touches that tied in with their theme, including lollipop favors at each table which said “Sweetening their lives”, and a Lego figurine at the Sweetheart table which looked like Richmond and Megan.

After the formalities were over with, the guests partied and danced until the end. And I mean danced!!! I even think we had as much fun as they did! Sadly, the night had to come to an end, and Megan and Richmond headed off to their new life and Honeymoon cruise. Congratulations Richmond and Megan!!


Venue and Catering: Franca’s Italiano Ristorante
Groom’s Cake: Mary’s Bakery
Bride’s Cake: Zeapod Cakery
Photography: Ashley Photography

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!
http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=BBHO

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!