DJ Steve Stowe - Marsh/Moyer Reception-February 13, 2010
February 16th, 2010
Over the past year or so, it seems that Holiday weddings are getting more and more popular. In previous posts you can see my Halloween and New Years Receptions, and now we add the Valentine’s Day Reception of Ainsley and Kurtis.
The Washington Duke Inn fit the Valentine’s theme with black and white table linens and red roses. The red uplighting on the walls really set a radiant and romantic mood in the President’s Ballroom. Beth Pendergrass is the event coordinator there and we always have a great time working together. Her staff is wonderful.
The evening began with cocktails just outside the ballroom with some classics from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Ella Fitzgerald and even some new classics from Michael Buble, Norah Jones, and Diana Krall. Once the doors were opened the guests found their seats and it was time to introduce the bridal party to Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours”. Then the couple took the dance floor and danced to Martina McBride’s “I Just Call You Mine”.
The Bride’s Father joined her on the dance floor for their special dance to the appropriate “I Loved Her First” by Heartland, just before he led a rousing and hilarious welcome to the guests.
After dinner, the Best Man and Maid of Honor toasted the couple followed by the cutting of the cake to How “Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor. This crowd came to dance, and they enjoyed many different styles of music. Selections included shag music such as “Carolina Girls”, “I Can’t Help Myself”, and “Danglin’ on a String”. Then we vamped up the dancing to some Earth, Wind, and Fire with “September” and “Ain’t to Proud to Beg” by the Temptations. “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge and “I Gotta Feeling” from Black Eyed Peas and an unusual request for “Mama’s Drinkin’ Liquor Again” by Jim Quick and the Coastline Band. The highlight of the evening was the Anniversary Dance. There were so many married couples at this Reception, I had to add a second song to get them all off the dance floor! We began with “Unforgettable” by Nat and Natalie Cole, and ended with “Lady Soul” by the Temptations. The longest married couple on the dance floor was 45 years, but it was special to know that the Bride’s grandparents have been married for a whopping 67 years! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Marsh!
The evening concluded, after staying an extra hour, with Brad Paisley’s “Then”. Ainsley and Kurtis are wonderful people and an even more wonderful couple. It was my pleasure to work with them and share their day. Jamie Ferguson recorded the event and I will post pictures as soon as I receive them.
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