DJ Steve Stowe - Reyes/Volker Reception - October 3rd, 2009
October 5th, 2009
Cecilia and Brett were married at the beautiful Washington-Duke Inn located in Durham. As usual, Diane Tighe and her team had both the outdoor Terrace and the President’s Ballroom gorgeous for the evening’s reception.
The cocktail hour began on a fabulous fall evening with some soft rock that included Dave Matthews and the Police while golfers were completing their day of golf on the course. While the last few pictures were being taken, the guests were escorted into the ballroom where they were greeted by some classic jazz and warm orange “fall” lighting provided by the Inn’s lighting crew. The couple chose a great introduction song in Elvis Presley’s “A Little Less Conversation” that really pumped up the both the guests and the bridal party. Once everyone was introduced, Brett and Cecilia danced to Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight”. Then it was Cecilia and her father’s turn to take the spotlight with “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong followed by Brett and his mother’s dance to “Secret Garden” by Bruce Springsteen (one of her favorite artists). The bride’s father provided the welcome and dinner began. The main entree was served following toasts from Eric Yeager, the best man, which kept everyone rolling in laughter and Maid of Honor Mary Katherine Kennedy.
After the Cake was cut to Roy Orbison’s “You Got It”, the groom’s father thanked the guests for celebrating the event and open dancing began. The bridal party and guests were there for a great evening as the party rocked for another 4 full hours. There were several special events such as a “dollar” dance (that turned into a twenty dollar dance!) to songs like “Moondance” by Van Morrison and the fitting “Cecilia” by Simon and Garfunkel. Then the bouquet toss to “Single Ladies” by Beyonce, the garter toss to “I Gotcha” by Joe Tex, and the anniversary dance to “Lady Soul” by the Temptations. We had a tie at 2 couples with 39 years, who were then joined by the newlyweds on the dance floor.
The evening concluded with “Shout” from Animal House and Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin’”. Thank you so much to Brett and Cecilia for allowing me to be a part of your evening! Stephen Cannoy of Human Graphics recorded the event and has provided the photos below.
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