Bunn DJ Company

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.

On a very wintry weekend, Jessica and Rod still pulled off an incredible reception no thanks to FOUR wedding vendors that cancelled on them day of (shame on you!). Their reception took place at Sheraton Capital Center and Susan there is a real treat to work with. From the intros to the end, this ran really well. I have to admit, I felt like I might be a little out of practice since I hadn’t done a wedding in over a month, but it’s like riding a bike baby! LOL. The intros were to the “Rocky Theme” and then the bride and groom came in to “Centerfield” by John Fogerty. He’s a baseball coach and huge baseball fan. The couple then went right into their first dance “Then” by Brad Paisley. Jessica then danced with her dad to “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” by Darrius Rucker. This was the first time I’ve played this one, but it’s awesome! Next, Rod got to dance with his mom to “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder. The father of the bride gave an amazing welcome and blessing and then the seated dinner began. I actually got to eat at this reception and it was excellent and topped off with chocolate covered strawberries. The toasts followed dinner and then Jessica and Rod cut the cake to “Sugar Sugar” by the Archies. Finally, it was time to start the dancing! We had a slow start, but as soon as the lights came down, the alcohol kicked in, and I started my 80’s hair band rock set, it was BANANAS! These folks came to party and the reception even went an hour overtime! What a party! Terry with Carolina Mediastar provided the awesome images below. Check out our blue uplighting, sweet!