Showing posts with label Sacramento Wedding DJ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sacramento Wedding DJ. Show all posts
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Tiffany and Zach - Empire Mine - Grass Valley Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Tiffany and Zach had a gorgeous wedding last night at Empire Mine in Grass Valley.
The castle as a backdrop is a sight to behold.... They had the fastest ceremony I can remember, and we got to the party right away!
Our photobooth was jammin', we had a slideshow repeating during cocktail hour, and the dancefloor was full of fun partygoers until 11:00pm, when the Ranger says to let the animals sleep in the woods.
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Friday, July 19, 2013
Matt and Sara - Old Sugar Mill Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Matt and Sara were married at Old Sugar Mill, and as much as I love my job in life, I felt sooo great after their wedding, I'm not sure I will be able to explain...
Well, we have history! I met Matt and Sara a year ago in Fairfield (halfway between their home and mine), and we instantly clicked. They both have such a positive spirit, great chemistry and are just solid people, I couldn't wait for them to say that I was their guy!
A year passed and it was time to plan, and I drove to San Francisco to meet them over dinner, and it was like we hadn't missed a beat! We had a great time visiting, planning and laughing about life. They wanted to be sure that we had a ball on wedding day, so the ingredients were key.
First, they were married outdoors at OSM, then guests were invited into the barrel room, where there was LIVE music to entertain guests for cocktail hour. I was blown away by the band, 'Delta Road.' They played a mix of blues, country and classic rock, and get this....during cocktail hour, guests were dancing!! I couldn't wait for my turn!!
We had hilarious custom introductions, and as we rolled into dinner service, their guests sang to the newlyweds in order to earn their way to the buffet..it was hilarious! Toasts were great, dessert was delish, and the dancefloor was unbelievable. It was jammed with a sea of guests up to the moment we invited everyone out for the sparkler exit.
It was a spectacular evening.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Well, we have history! I met Matt and Sara a year ago in Fairfield (halfway between their home and mine), and we instantly clicked. They both have such a positive spirit, great chemistry and are just solid people, I couldn't wait for them to say that I was their guy!
A year passed and it was time to plan, and I drove to San Francisco to meet them over dinner, and it was like we hadn't missed a beat! We had a great time visiting, planning and laughing about life. They wanted to be sure that we had a ball on wedding day, so the ingredients were key.
First, they were married outdoors at OSM, then guests were invited into the barrel room, where there was LIVE music to entertain guests for cocktail hour. I was blown away by the band, 'Delta Road.' They played a mix of blues, country and classic rock, and get this....during cocktail hour, guests were dancing!! I couldn't wait for my turn!!
We had hilarious custom introductions, and as we rolled into dinner service, their guests sang to the newlyweds in order to earn their way to the buffet..it was hilarious! Toasts were great, dessert was delish, and the dancefloor was unbelievable. It was jammed with a sea of guests up to the moment we invited everyone out for the sparkler exit.
It was a spectacular evening.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, July 1, 2013
Danielle and Joseph - Lodi Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
This picture just doesn't tell the story of one the most Grand weddings I have been a part of. Last Saturday, Joe and Danielle wedded on a family vineyard in Lodi...in the 108 degree weather!
I fortunately shared the vendor workday with the amazing Aimee Wendell of 2chic Events, and Jessica Stout of Stout Photography. It doesn't get any better!
Danielle emailed me a year ago...at 5:00am...the morning after she got engaged. She was on the ball, let me tell ya! This was one big affair, and it was decked out. There was a gorgeous tent structure which housed 300 guests, the shot above was of the fabric-laden structure over the dancefloor, which had 4 chandeliers hanging from above. We used 40 uplights, we projected color and patterns on the large home attached to this property, we spotlit the dessert table, the lounges, the bars and more to highlight them.
They had elegant everything, from food to cocktails to decor to programs, and more. Eye candy everywhere!
We started at 5:00, and had a full dancefloor all the way to midnight, and we were all a hot-sweaty mess!!
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
This picture just doesn't tell the story of one the most Grand weddings I have been a part of. Last Saturday, Joe and Danielle wedded on a family vineyard in Lodi...in the 108 degree weather!
I fortunately shared the vendor workday with the amazing Aimee Wendell of 2chic Events, and Jessica Stout of Stout Photography. It doesn't get any better!
Danielle emailed me a year ago...at 5:00am...the morning after she got engaged. She was on the ball, let me tell ya! This was one big affair, and it was decked out. There was a gorgeous tent structure which housed 300 guests, the shot above was of the fabric-laden structure over the dancefloor, which had 4 chandeliers hanging from above. We used 40 uplights, we projected color and patterns on the large home attached to this property, we spotlit the dessert table, the lounges, the bars and more to highlight them.
They had elegant everything, from food to cocktails to decor to programs, and more. Eye candy everywhere!
We started at 5:00, and had a full dancefloor all the way to midnight, and we were all a hot-sweaty mess!!
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, April 29, 2013
Wedding DJ Lincoln, CA - Catta Verdera Wedding
Sacramento Wedding DJ
This past Saturday, I played my first wedding at Catta Verdera in Lincoln. It is quite a stunning venue!
Nicole and Mike Best invited about 100 guests to enjoy their wedding with them, and they enjoyed themselves to the fullest!
Andrea Bucheli was on hand shooting their photos (she's really fun to work with!), and Jeri Murphy masterfully officated their ceremony.
Cocktail hour took place on the patio, overlooking the gorgeous golf course. Dinner was served in their ballroom, and Catta Verdera serves a fabulous 4-course meal!
We toasts, had dessert and danced the night away, and had a blast doing so!
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Nicole and Mike Best invited about 100 guests to enjoy their wedding with them, and they enjoyed themselves to the fullest!
Andrea Bucheli was on hand shooting their photos (she's really fun to work with!), and Jeri Murphy masterfully officated their ceremony.
Cocktail hour took place on the patio, overlooking the gorgeous golf course. Dinner was served in their ballroom, and Catta Verdera serves a fabulous 4-course meal!
We toasts, had dessert and danced the night away, and had a blast doing so!
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, August 20, 2012
Monte Verde Inn Weddings / Auburn, CA wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
This past weekend featured two Monte Verde Inn weddings, both of which were full of positive energy, outgoing guests and full dancefloors!
Saturday, Jeff and Katie had guests in from all parts of the country, and had an intimate ceremony....Jeff was struggling to hold back the tears. Cocktail hour had a mix of contemporary vocal songs featured. I love surprises, and we had two. Katie sang Jeff their first dance, and Katie and her Dad sang their dance to one another!! My dancefloor filled for two solid hours as guests hammed it up until shuttle service carted everyone off to the afterparty!
Sunday, Peter and Megan were married under the cedar trees, and uniquely had their families 'warm' up their wedding rings as a sign of love for them. Our Grand Introductions were comprehensive and fun, and the dancefloor was as full as I have seen for a Sunday wedding, love that! The most unique surprise request was 'Spice Girls, Wannabe!'
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
This past weekend featured two Monte Verde Inn weddings, both of which were full of positive energy, outgoing guests and full dancefloors!
Saturday, Jeff and Katie had guests in from all parts of the country, and had an intimate ceremony....Jeff was struggling to hold back the tears. Cocktail hour had a mix of contemporary vocal songs featured. I love surprises, and we had two. Katie sang Jeff their first dance, and Katie and her Dad sang their dance to one another!! My dancefloor filled for two solid hours as guests hammed it up until shuttle service carted everyone off to the afterparty!
Sunday, Peter and Megan were married under the cedar trees, and uniquely had their families 'warm' up their wedding rings as a sign of love for them. Our Grand Introductions were comprehensive and fun, and the dancefloor was as full as I have seen for a Sunday wedding, love that! The most unique surprise request was 'Spice Girls, Wannabe!'
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Old Sugar Mill Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Jason and Janelle married Saturday at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, and it was a kick!
Their ceremony and cocktail hour took place behind OSM in their spacious grounds, and we had lots in store inside! Once guests came in the Gallery for dinner, they were greeted by me for the Grand Introductions of the wedding party and newlyweds. That was followed by an impressive Crew of Chinese dancers, who greeted the newlyweds with messages of good luck, prosperity and more.
Dinner was served by Asante Catering, our photobooth was rockin' throughout, and toasts were a riot, with a recurring theme regarding 'Fertility!' we then gathered around the dancefloor to watch a LoveStory video about Jason And Janelle, which was super creative and funny.
Dancing was next, and my floor was literally jammed until the last dance of the night! The energy was contagious, love that! There was a late night pizza truck serving slices in the parking lot, yummm, and it was simply a fabulous evening packed with memories.
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Jason and Janelle married Saturday at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, and it was a kick!
Their ceremony and cocktail hour took place behind OSM in their spacious grounds, and we had lots in store inside! Once guests came in the Gallery for dinner, they were greeted by me for the Grand Introductions of the wedding party and newlyweds. That was followed by an impressive Crew of Chinese dancers, who greeted the newlyweds with messages of good luck, prosperity and more.
Dinner was served by Asante Catering, our photobooth was rockin' throughout, and toasts were a riot, with a recurring theme regarding 'Fertility!' we then gathered around the dancefloor to watch a LoveStory video about Jason And Janelle, which was super creative and funny.
Dancing was next, and my floor was literally jammed until the last dance of the night! The energy was contagious, love that! There was a late night pizza truck serving slices in the parking lot, yummm, and it was simply a fabulous evening packed with memories.
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Wine and Roses Wedding - Lodi Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Just last night, I finished playing for Janice and Ian at the beautiful W&R in Lodi, CA.
I arrived plenty early to warm the ballroom up with 20 amber uplights, creating a gorgeous glow! Their ceremony was in a very serene grassy area, and what was unique and cool was that they hired a bagpiper to lead the procesion. He also exited with the newlyweds, and played for a few extra minutes.
Indoors, after cocktail hour, I worked alongside a Persian Band, and as I concluded with the Grand Introductions, they took over and played a celebratory 15 minute set that packed the dancefloor, before dinner!
Rebecca from Ford Family Photography was shooting, and doing fantastic work!
After dinner and toasts, I opened the dancefloor with the formal dances, and the band opened the floor up to everyone. My turn was 45 minutes away, giving me time to enjoy the culture and energy. I opened up with some 90s Funk, and never looked back! It was quite a night!!
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Le Rivage Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
What a model couple!! Kristi and Dan married yesterday at Le Rivage Hotel in Sacramento, right along the river.
It was a perfectly warm day (not too much so) for their wedding day. Kristi was as organized a Bride as I have ever known. She had created nearly every detail at the wedding, which was loaded with them! Signs, escort cards, table settings, candy buffet, her bouquet, her Swarovski jeweled shoes.....the list goes on and on and on, it was an amazing display of DIY! Very well detailed and appointed, I must give props.
They had a very nice ceremony with the river as the backdrop, and cocktail hour was in the Bocci Ball courts a few paces away. In the tented ballroom, I awaited their arrival, as I had tunes awaiting. Our photobooth was also waiting, as we had a full box of props ready to dress.
Grand Introductions ensued, then a Filet Mignon dinner, delicious! Guests were workin' the candy buffet as well, and were amped up for some fun. Their Best Man and Maid of Honor provided toasts, as well as Dan, our Groom. They cut the cake, exchanged slices, and we took a brief dessert break. Another creative and unique twist was their custom cigar rolling services who were creating cigars for all guests who approached. This was the first time I was a part of this, and it was a huge hit!
The formal dances were next, and once Dan and Kristi completed theirs, we had yet another treat in store. Kristi came into my studio, recorded her thoughts about her Dad, and I layered those words into the song she was honoring him with, 'You Raise Me Up.' Their was not a dry eye in the house, it was quite a moment.
We partied for the rest of the night, and I wish I could have attended the afterparty, but was happy I was able to participate in the initial festivities.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
What a model couple!! Kristi and Dan married yesterday at Le Rivage Hotel in Sacramento, right along the river.
It was a perfectly warm day (not too much so) for their wedding day. Kristi was as organized a Bride as I have ever known. She had created nearly every detail at the wedding, which was loaded with them! Signs, escort cards, table settings, candy buffet, her bouquet, her Swarovski jeweled shoes.....the list goes on and on and on, it was an amazing display of DIY! Very well detailed and appointed, I must give props.
They had a very nice ceremony with the river as the backdrop, and cocktail hour was in the Bocci Ball courts a few paces away. In the tented ballroom, I awaited their arrival, as I had tunes awaiting. Our photobooth was also waiting, as we had a full box of props ready to dress.
Grand Introductions ensued, then a Filet Mignon dinner, delicious! Guests were workin' the candy buffet as well, and were amped up for some fun. Their Best Man and Maid of Honor provided toasts, as well as Dan, our Groom. They cut the cake, exchanged slices, and we took a brief dessert break. Another creative and unique twist was their custom cigar rolling services who were creating cigars for all guests who approached. This was the first time I was a part of this, and it was a huge hit!
The formal dances were next, and once Dan and Kristi completed theirs, we had yet another treat in store. Kristi came into my studio, recorded her thoughts about her Dad, and I layered those words into the song she was honoring him with, 'You Raise Me Up.' Their was not a dry eye in the house, it was quite a moment.
We partied for the rest of the night, and I wish I could have attended the afterparty, but was happy I was able to participate in the initial festivities.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Two Weeks-Six Weddings Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
I had a super busy early April, and because time won't let me blog about each, I thought I would just highlight elements that were super cool.
At Courtney and Thomas' wedding Sunday at Croatian Center, we had sooooo much going on! Something that really worked (that I rarely implement), was Sing-For-Your-Supper. Instead of opening it up to all tables, I limited it to only fice tables, and MAN did they fight to sing and get to the buffet!
At Erica and Chris' wedding Saturday at Elks Tower, a highlight was when I called out all bachelors for,the,garter removal. I played 'Jump On It' and the boys choreographed their pony dance, and it was a riot!
At Rachel and Reeds' wedding Friday at Forest House Lodge, they danced solid for 2.5 hours...and wanted more!!
Going back to Sierra and Shannon's Sunday wedding at Monte Verde Inn, what was really cool is what a reunion it was for all there. The newlyweds live out of state and had never even seen MVI before,wedding day! They were thrilled.
At Roxanne and Joshs' Saturday,wedding at Old Sugar Mill, their custom introductions of their wedding party were awesome, as was the killer danceparty!
Lastly, at Fridays' wedding for Katherine and David at Citizen Hotel was a fun one for me, because the newlyweds didn't expect much dancing, and we rocked it all the way to the end. Thwy sent me a thank you note stating their surprise and joy with the outcome.
More to come!!
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I had a super busy early April, and because time won't let me blog about each, I thought I would just highlight elements that were super cool.
At Courtney and Thomas' wedding Sunday at Croatian Center, we had sooooo much going on! Something that really worked (that I rarely implement), was Sing-For-Your-Supper. Instead of opening it up to all tables, I limited it to only fice tables, and MAN did they fight to sing and get to the buffet!
At Erica and Chris' wedding Saturday at Elks Tower, a highlight was when I called out all bachelors for,the,garter removal. I played 'Jump On It' and the boys choreographed their pony dance, and it was a riot!
At Rachel and Reeds' wedding Friday at Forest House Lodge, they danced solid for 2.5 hours...and wanted more!!
Going back to Sierra and Shannon's Sunday wedding at Monte Verde Inn, what was really cool is what a reunion it was for all there. The newlyweds live out of state and had never even seen MVI before,wedding day! They were thrilled.
At Roxanne and Joshs' Saturday,wedding at Old Sugar Mill, their custom introductions of their wedding party were awesome, as was the killer danceparty!
Lastly, at Fridays' wedding for Katherine and David at Citizen Hotel was a fun one for me, because the newlyweds didn't expect much dancing, and we rocked it all the way to the end. Thwy sent me a thank you note stating their surprise and joy with the outcome.
More to come!!
Visit us at www.sjsdicjockey.com
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Citizen Hotel Sacramento Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
I had the cool pleasure of playing at the Citizen Hotel Sacramento two nights in a row! So, Saturday night was when Randie and Jeff became a married couple, and we had a blast!
Their ceremony was in the ballroom downstairs, and cocktail hour in Scandals Lounge, with the reception upstairs in the Terrace, whadda place!!
We had our photobooth in action upstairs, and we lit the room in amazing fashion, let me explain.....First, we shut off the chandeliers in the room, and lit the canopy above in hot pink. We uplit the walls in Terrace as well as the entry way and hallways in amber. Then, we spotted each centerpiece, the bar, the cake and the photobooth so they would stand out (as you can see above). It looked absolutely stunning.
Jeff, in our planning meeting, was fearful that no one would dance....hehe! I had news for him! We had dinner, we had two really nice toasts, Randie's brother sang them a song that brought the house down, we had a fun contest to give away the centerpieces, they cut the cake and made a speech, then the party was ON!!!
We had a full floor for 2.5 hours.....STRAIGHT! My kind of danceparty, loved it!!
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Their ceremony was in the ballroom downstairs, and cocktail hour in Scandals Lounge, with the reception upstairs in the Terrace, whadda place!!
We had our photobooth in action upstairs, and we lit the room in amazing fashion, let me explain.....First, we shut off the chandeliers in the room, and lit the canopy above in hot pink. We uplit the walls in Terrace as well as the entry way and hallways in amber. Then, we spotted each centerpiece, the bar, the cake and the photobooth so they would stand out (as you can see above). It looked absolutely stunning.
Jeff, in our planning meeting, was fearful that no one would dance....hehe! I had news for him! We had dinner, we had two really nice toasts, Randie's brother sang them a song that brought the house down, we had a fun contest to give away the centerpieces, they cut the cake and made a speech, then the party was ON!!!
We had a full floor for 2.5 hours.....STRAIGHT! My kind of danceparty, loved it!!
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monte Verde Inn Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
With wedding season now in full bloom, I finally got to play at the phenomenal Monte Verde Inn. I sure missed it!
Nick and Gina married indoors amongst 35 of their closest friends and family. Rev. Jeri Murphy officiated, and the festivities began. Our photog, Eye Connoisseur had eyes everywhere!
Great food, great family and friends, dancing, and even a hunorous quiz for both Moms which made us all chuckle provided a spark!
Congratulations Nick and Gina!
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
With wedding season now in full bloom, I finally got to play at the phenomenal Monte Verde Inn. I sure missed it!
Nick and Gina married indoors amongst 35 of their closest friends and family. Rev. Jeri Murphy officiated, and the festivities began. Our photog, Eye Connoisseur had eyes everywhere!
Great food, great family and friends, dancing, and even a hunorous quiz for both Moms which made us all chuckle provided a spark!
Congratulations Nick and Gina!
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Loomis, Ca Wedding DJ - Blue Goose Wedding
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Just last night, I played for Disa and Jason at one of my favorite hidden gems, The Blue Goosenin Loomis. I worked with Brenda from Asante Catering, who always excels in the food dept!
Disa and Jason married in Hawaii 3 months prior, and this was a celebration to share with friends and family. They didn't want the pomp and circumstance that go with most weddings, and only wanted me to verbally introduce their first dance. So after dinner, dessert and one toast, the first dance (Anne Murray - Could I Have This Dance) kicked off what was a kick of a party. There were quite a few kids amongst us, so I kept them as involved as I did the adults, and we had a great time.
Time to prepare for next Friday night!
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Just last night, I played for Disa and Jason at one of my favorite hidden gems, The Blue Goosenin Loomis. I worked with Brenda from Asante Catering, who always excels in the food dept!
Disa and Jason married in Hawaii 3 months prior, and this was a celebration to share with friends and family. They didn't want the pomp and circumstance that go with most weddings, and only wanted me to verbally introduce their first dance. So after dinner, dessert and one toast, the first dance (Anne Murray - Could I Have This Dance) kicked off what was a kick of a party. There were quite a few kids amongst us, so I kept them as involved as I did the adults, and we had a great time.
Time to prepare for next Friday night!
Visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, January 30, 2012
Style Me Pretty - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
We are a proud member of Style Me Pretty, the most visited DIY wedding blog on the web today. A vendor doesn't just get to ask SMP to advertise on their site, they have to either be referred to you, or find you somehow and research your credentials.
Well, they found us, and we're darn proud of it!
Check out their site, you'll be glad you did.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Band or DJ? - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Great question, band or DJ? I get asked this quite often, and will be playing and providing DJ services along with a band a couple of time this coming year for wedding couples.
To be honest, there is an energy that a band gives off that a DJ just can't replicate. Live music, if done well, makes for a great party. I have been to events where a band would play a song that I would never dream of playing. My inside voice says, 'Oh, this will never work!' Low and behold, the dancefloor is packed and I must swallow my words. It's just the energy that live music gives off that can pack a dancefloor.
That said, from my experience, there things that a great DJ does that a band doesn't do. Those elements are providing ceremony music with wireless lapel microphones, provide MC services that create special moments and memories well before the dancing begins, light up a room with special event lighting such as uplights, a monogram spotlight (GOBO), be able to change music directions instantly, and much more.
There are merits to both services, but in most cases, a quality DJ tends to provide a more fulfilling experience...in my humble opinion!
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Mulvaney's B&L Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
What a great evening we had last Friday night! Jen and Jon had hired me about one year ago, through a referral by their planner, my dear friend Aimee Wendell from 2chic Events.
Their reception was at a totally cool, urban restaurant location named Mulvaney's. It is one of the hot spots in downtown Sacramento. There is an event space next door to the main restaurant, and the building is a renovated Fire Station, it's really hip. Aimee was the planner and decorator, and she hung vintage chandeliers from the rafters, coordinated phenomenal tablescapes and had the evening planned out comfortably. She rocks!
Here's what I love...Jen said to me during our final planning meeting, I'm not sure how much dancing there will be, so we'll just leave the music in your hands. After the formal dances, I opened up the floor and we absolutely rocked it until the very end, when all guests lit sparklers and the final exit was full of pomp and circumstance. The oddball request of the night (that I thought would never work~I was surprised!) was Ghostbusters!! I would never play that on my own!! The floor packed when it came on, who'da thunk!
They were just thrilled, honestly!
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Sacramento Wedding DJ - Sacramento Wedding Lights
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Now that the wedding season is coming to a close, 2011 was an amazing year by the way!!......I can focus on some areas that I feel are worthy of mentioning.
First off is spotlighting your cake. There has been an emphasis on event lighting, uplighting, monogram lighting and more this year, and an area that I think also needs attention is making sure your cake is highlighted appropriately.
Whenever we 'light' a room, we dim the house lights to bring out the color of what we put in place. What then happens is the cake that someone has taken 20 hours designing disappears because the lights come down. The photo above is a perfect example of just that. On the left is how your cake would look before we light it, and on the right is how it should look!
The cake is one of the centerpieces of any wedding, and if you're going to invest as much as $2,000.00 on a masterpiece, it's well worth another $99.00 to bring it to life.
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Now that the wedding season is coming to a close, 2011 was an amazing year by the way!!......I can focus on some areas that I feel are worthy of mentioning.
First off is spotlighting your cake. There has been an emphasis on event lighting, uplighting, monogram lighting and more this year, and an area that I think also needs attention is making sure your cake is highlighted appropriately.
Whenever we 'light' a room, we dim the house lights to bring out the color of what we put in place. What then happens is the cake that someone has taken 20 hours designing disappears because the lights come down. The photo above is a perfect example of just that. On the left is how your cake would look before we light it, and on the right is how it should look!
The cake is one of the centerpieces of any wedding, and if you're going to invest as much as $2,000.00 on a masterpiece, it's well worth another $99.00 to bring it to life.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Old Sugar Mill Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
This past Saturday, Janessa and Evan married at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, CA. It was a classic DIY wedding, with all the personal touches a couple could dream of. Hand written signs on chalkboards, a dresser with family photos on it, a seating chart hand scribed, a menu board...you get the hint! My favorite touch of the evening was the smores buffet! It was awesome!!
They married to a string quartet in the barrell room, and their guests mingled away during cocktail hour until we formally introduced Evan and Janessa as they joined. As we parted the ceiling high curtains to reveal the gallery to guests, there was a collective gasp at the beauty of the room, as there was simply on super long table for everyone to sit and enjoy dinner at. Mama Kim Cooks didn't let us down, dinner was absolutely delish!
Jessica Moores of Stout Photography, or should I say, the incredible Jessica Moores, was in charge of photography, and I'm quite sure that she captured some amazing stuff.....the sunset was to die for!
Dance, dance, dance! Regardless of the number of guests (about 60), they danced, sang and sweated it out for 2.5 hours on the dancefloor! It was a party that they won't be forgetting any time soon.
Great stuff!!
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Forest House Lodge Wedding - Auburn Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
What a blast last night! Raychel is a Police Officer, Dallas is a CHP Officer, and together they are perfection.
They were married in the ballroom at FHL with the reception to follow. It didn't start to heat up until the toasts were delivered. You could feel the energy building right then!
Although things were moving along quite rapidly, the natives were getting restless, and wanted to get to dancing....what a shame for me! Between the combination of adult refreshments, a hunger to party and a super funky music list, it was non-stop until the party moved downstairs into the Lounge, which is way cool!
Best of luck to Dallas and Raychel.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
They were married in the ballroom at FHL with the reception to follow. It didn't start to heat up until the toasts were delivered. You could feel the energy building right then!
Although things were moving along quite rapidly, the natives were getting restless, and wanted to get to dancing....what a shame for me! Between the combination of adult refreshments, a hunger to party and a super funky music list, it was non-stop until the party moved downstairs into the Lounge, which is way cool!
Best of luck to Dallas and Raychel.
visit us at www.sjsdiscjockey.com
Monday, November 14, 2011
Old Sugar Mill Wedding - Sacramento Wedding DJ
Sacramento Wedding DJ
Just last night at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, Brian and April had a classy ceremony, with a funny touch of humor (about how much the ring costed), and cocktail hour followed in the Tasting Room and Gallery.
We had some fun in store for their guests, which I am soooo in favor of. Brian wrote some great wedding party bios and chose songs for each....that they knew nothing about. As we moved toward dinner, Mama Kim Cooks had an amazing buffet waiting, and we asked guests questions about both Brian and April, and the winner got to take their table through the buffet. It was really fun, because the questions were not all that easy!
Toasts were funny, cake was tasty, and the first dance was out of this world. Brian produced a mashup of songs that they choreographed a hilarious dance to, and the guests were in stitches! Dad danced with April, Mom with Brian, and all married couples with the newlyweds. The longest married were 36 years, whose advice to Brian and April were to keep quiet!
The dancefloor filled instantly, and never emptied...at all. We had 'em rockin, and at one point, I brought all photobooth props onto the dancefloor and had everyone wear a hat, and then switch with someone else. I can't wait to see the photos from Jessica Stout of Stout Photo. They promise to amazing, like all of her work.
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Just last night at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, Brian and April had a classy ceremony, with a funny touch of humor (about how much the ring costed), and cocktail hour followed in the Tasting Room and Gallery.
We had some fun in store for their guests, which I am soooo in favor of. Brian wrote some great wedding party bios and chose songs for each....that they knew nothing about. As we moved toward dinner, Mama Kim Cooks had an amazing buffet waiting, and we asked guests questions about both Brian and April, and the winner got to take their table through the buffet. It was really fun, because the questions were not all that easy!
Toasts were funny, cake was tasty, and the first dance was out of this world. Brian produced a mashup of songs that they choreographed a hilarious dance to, and the guests were in stitches! Dad danced with April, Mom with Brian, and all married couples with the newlyweds. The longest married were 36 years, whose advice to Brian and April were to keep quiet!
The dancefloor filled instantly, and never emptied...at all. We had 'em rockin, and at one point, I brought all photobooth props onto the dancefloor and had everyone wear a hat, and then switch with someone else. I can't wait to see the photos from Jessica Stout of Stout Photo. They promise to amazing, like all of her work.
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Lake Natoma Inn Wedding - Folsom Wedding DJ
My dear friend Michelle married her man, Brent this past Saturday, and I just knew it was going to be a BASH! I setup 22 uplights, both in amber and in purple to match the theme of their details at Lake Natoma.
My DJ assistant Greg actually officiated the ceremony, and it was a riot! Super funny ingredients mixed in with super touching moments! Cocktail hour followed, and the photobooth was packed all night long!
Michelle and Brent took the time to write out some questions and answers about themselves, and their guests had to 'work' for their admittance into the buffet line. It definitely kept the mood fun and light, and is a great way to create conversation at tables.
We made our way to the dancefloor after toasts, and the party began! We danced, sang and shouted until the lights came up, and the afterparty was probably at Powerhouse til 2am!
I wish my friends the best!
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