DJ Steve Stowe - Johnston/Barnhardt Reception - November 7, 2009
November 10th, 2009
Melinda and Keith’s reception was one of those that as a DJ, I wished would never end. Great atmosphere, wonderful guests, great music selections and greater requests. Their 27 member bridal party entered through Fearrington Barn’s doors to the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” and changing to The Beatles’ “All You Need is Love” when the couple made their way amid cheers to the dance floor to their first dance of “Stay With You” by John Legend.
The great Nat “King” Cole’s duet “Unforgettable”, sung with his daughter Natalie was the version that Mindy chose to dance with her Father. After the welcome and blessing, the tables were released to make their way through the buffet. Uncle Ken Bagwell made an entertaining and well thought out toast to the couple, followed by the Maid of Honor, Molly Jensen. Molly actually saw me DJ another reception a few months ago, and the couple were excited when they heard how much fun Molly had.
Fearrington’s new baker made an AMAZING cake that was cut to Ray Lamontagne’s “You Are The Best Thing”. The couple was then joined on the dance floor by the guests to “Build Me Up Buttercup” by the Foundations. The party was on, with a packed dance floor, which stayed that way until the end of the evening!
Mindy threw her bouquet to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”, just before Keith removed and tossed the garter to “Wild Thing” by Tone Loc. Among their dance selections were Michael Franti & Spearhead’s “Say Hey (I Love You)”, Ryan Cabrera’s “True”, and Bon Jovi’s epic “Livin’ on a Prayer”. The couple allowed me to personally choose their last dance song, and I didn’t let them down with Michael Buble’s “Crazy Love” from his new album. What a great song to sum up Mindy and Keith’s new life together.
Thank you guys for being who you are, and allowing me to join you on your special night. Michael Moss, a newcomer to the area in photography recorded the event, check out his stuff below!
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