DJ Joe Bunn-Foster/Givens Reception-June 5th, 2010
June 9th, 2010
Amanda and Wesley had their reception at Graylyn Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC. I had not been there in a long time, but this place is very cool. The load in, however, was NOT! Talk about a hot day and a long haul for the gear. Anyway, no more complaining because once I got the gear set up, this was an awesome reception! I had a speaker outside on the terrace, one out behind the ballroom and one inside the upstairs area where the food was. It was needed for such a huge place! I hooked my stuff into the band’s PA and changed just in time for the guest arrival. They were treated to great food and cocktails right when they arrived. The linens and lanterns were also some amazing elements in this reception and Cara Zuehlke and her team from A Southern Soiree worked hard all day to make the venue really shine. Of course they were on hand all day to make sure that the ceremony and reception ran smoothly…mission accomplished!
The “ballroom” that I mentioned earlier, the Atlantis Room, is actually a very old tiled indoor pool that is covered for parties with a wooden floor. I’m talking mermaids and sharks painted on the wall! Amanda didn’t want us to cover it up which I understand most people do. She wanted to embrace it! So, we lit it up! I took 12 LED lights and went all the way around the perimeter alternating green and blue. It looked incredible!
I introduced the couple and they walked in and went right into their first dance “At Last” played by The Adrian Duke Project. I have seen alot of bands at weddings, but this was one of my favorites! They had a great setlist and Adrian sounds like a mix between Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder! Killer voice! After that dance, the father of the bride welcomed everyone and then Amanda danced with her dad to “Wonderful Tonight” Next, Wesley danced with his mom to “What a Wonderful World”. Adrian opened the dance floor and had ‘em going! I stepped in with an 80’s set when the band took a break, and rocked it! We also had the cake cutting, bouquet and garter during the dance set, then Adrian finished out the night. We lit sparklers at the end and sent the new Mr. and Mrs. Givens off in their Audi convertible. What a great night, I’m so glad I was a part of it.
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