A cozy heartfelt wedding on a rainy weekend at The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon.

Urara and Michael were surrounded by a very happy group of family and friends, Urara’s sister-in-law sang during the ceremony making it unique and special  (What a voice!).

Being a Japanese/American Wedding, the Bride and Groom asked me to include some fun activities during dinner and reception, the “pass the dollar game” was a hit (as always). Cocktail and dinner music consisted on R&B and Motown, most of them became sing along and finger tappers.

For dancing, let me put it this way, one of the guests told me ” Thank you os much, that she danced like she was in high school all over again! They all had a great time specially towards the end, when the 80′s/90′s Hip Hop came along.

Ceremony Music:

• Seating Of The Mothers – A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men
• Wedding Party Processional – Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
• Bride’s Processional – More Than A Woman – Angie Stone
• Candle Lighting – The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face –  Vocalist (Bride’s Sister-In-Law
• Ring exchange – I Love You – Faith Evens
• Recessional – Al Green – Let’s Stay Together

Reception Music:

• Bridal Party Grand Entrance Song: Crazy In Love – Beyonce
• Bride & Groom Grand Entrance Song: At Last – Vocalist (Bride’s Sister-In-Law)
• Bride and Groom First Dance Song: My First Love – Avant
• Mother/Son Dance Song: Hero – Mariah Carey
• Cake Cutting Song: Suga, Suga – Baby Bash
• Bouquet Toss Song: Milkshake – Kelis
• Garter Removal/Toss: Pony – Genuwine
• Last Dance Song: Knocks Me Off My Feet – Donell Jones

Dancing Music:

• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Temptations
• Happy People – R. Kelly
• In Da Club – 50cents
• Low – Flo Rida
• All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
• Can’t Touch This – MC-Hammer (Guest Request)
  Super Freak – Rick James

This was Urara’s review of my services: David did our wedding, and everything was great. Our guests had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments from our guests on our music choice.
He helped us a lot throughout the planning process, and his on-line planner was very useful. He also recommended some fun games to play, and we had so much fun with the games that we picked, which turned out to be the best part of our wedding. Highly recommend! http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding/UserViewProfile?wid=d3b197555e17d478

Vendors:

• Venue: The Bridges Golf Club – San Ramon http://www.thebridgesgolf.com/
• Photographer: Bling Focus Photography http://www.blingfocus.com

If you’re looking to add something fun that young and old can have a great time with, then a Photobooth is your answer. Trust me when I say that everyone from young to old, from reserved to party maker, will be in line to get a chance to make some funny faces, wear some cool and unique props, and just simply have fun!

Our photobooth has some great features, starting from the classic hard shell look, prints black & white or color photos, with added features such as: an external slideshow monitor (showing all the photos your guests take in loop), you can iluminate your booth with uplighting (Yes a great unique feature, light up your booth with the colors of your choice) and many more.

The Photobooth can be rented from 2 to 4 hours, whith great rates and features. Combine your rental with DJ Services and get a Special Package Deal.  Having an event without music and just want the Photobooth why not consider adding  uplighting and a monogram displaying the name of your company or wedding names, we have special bundle packages for you.

“Take my breath away” should be playing just about now as Doug is a Naval Officer.

Their wedding took place in the award winning “Mings” restaurant in Palo Alto, friends and family flew from all over the country to be with them on this special day. I actually had the honor to introduce their Family Members(usually done by someone close to the family)

As part of my services and understanding the Chinese Culture and Traditions, helped create the perfect timeline and added a few details to enhance the evening, such as the Pass The Dollar Game and Find the Groom.  I also the pleasure to produce a slideshow for them, which they loved so much they purchased a few extra copies for the family members.

Highlight of the evening was a group of friends composed and sang one of the funniest songs I’ve heard (sorry it was somewhat rated R)

They had a large group of younger guests and even the older ones were probably younger at heart, since they danced non-stop until 11pm. If you’ve been to the Mings, then you know how little of space there’s for dancing, then imagine 200+ people dancing at the same time in such a small place.

Congratulations Amy and Doug and it goes without saying, Thank You Doug for serving our country.

Reception Music and Activities:

• Bridal Party Grand Entrance: Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolf
• Bride and Groom Grand Entrance: Love Story – Taylor Swift
• Pass The Dollar Game: Fun Song Mix
• Cake Cutting: Jason Mraz
• Bride and Groom First Dance: All My Life – KC & JoJo
• Father/Daughter Dance: I Loved Her First – Heartland
• Mother/Son Dance: Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
• Bridal Party Dance: Forever – Chris Brown
• Anniversary Dance: Love – Nat King Cole
• Bouquet Toss: Single Ladies – Beyonce
• Bride and Groom Last Dance: This Will Be – Natalie Cole

Best Dancing Hits of the evening:

• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
• Dynamite – Taio Cruz
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
• Save A Horse – Big & Rich
• Raise Your Glass – Pink

Venue: Mings Restaurant in Palo Alto http://www.mings.com/home/

Videography: Final Frame Studios http://www.finalframe.com

11.11.11 was truly a Magical day for Jennifer and Andre as their wedding was filled with energy and happiness.

The Bridges Golf Club shined with elegance and details that reflected both of them and their guests, it was just a matter of putting the extra magical touch into it called “Music” to bring the rest of it to life, “And to Life It Was” as her guests danced even during dinner time, what a fun group and night.

Jennifer as most of her guests were from Ghana, her love for her family and friends is beyond imagination, everything done that evening from the decorations, dinner(family style), music, photobooth was to make sure their guests had a great time.

I was commissioned by Jennifer to create a series of Slideshows to play during their: First Dance, Mother/Daughter Dance, etc.. Her Mother/Daughter Dance Slideshow left if not all, most in tears, it was such an honor to be involved in that project.

“Back to the Music” When guests stop eating to get up and dance during dinner, you know you’re doing something right, needless to say that when the Dance Floor actually opened they did not stop for one minute, a mixture of popular Ghana Songs, R&B, Motown and Hip Hop kept the night going, never seen a crowd so involved into the cupid shuffle and it was actually the best I’ve seen.

Towards the end, Jennifer and Andre had one more surprise for their guests, a Spin A Wheel Carnival Game, yes you got it right, with gifts such as the opportunity to give a hug to the Bride & Groom, but also a Laptop, Ipods and and Ipad, now talk about surprises!

I was so fortunate and honored to work with Jennifer and Andre, also in the process meeting some of their family members.

Reception Music:

• Bridal Party Grand Entrance Song: Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
• Bride & Groom Grand Entrance Song: Waka Waka – Shakira
• Bride and Groom First Dance Song: Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
• Bride/Mother Dance Song: You Raised Me Up – Josh Groban
• Bride/Brother Dance Song: I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• Mother/Son Dance Song: A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men
• Groom/Sister Dance Song: I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
• Cake Cutting – Sugar Sugar – The Archies
• Bouquet Toss Song: Put Your Hands Up, If You’re Single
• Anniversary Dance Song: African Queen – 2Face
• Last Dance Song: Angel Baby – Rosie and The Originals

Best Dance Hits of the Evening:

• September – Earth, Wind and Fire
• P.Y.T – Michael Jackson
• Several Ghana Songs (which have a really great beat close to Callypso and Reggae)
• Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
• Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
• I’m Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO (Requested by the Bride and guests)

In all it was a pleasure to work with an amazing group of vendors, which in reality the entire evening could not come altogether if it wasn’t for the team work from:

Video: Larisa Marr – HD Video Memories from San Jose

Photography: LucieXYZ Photography from San Jose

Venue: The Bridges Golf Club

An evening of activities, fun and dancing led Monica and Robert’s Wedding at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto, it was a cozy, elegant yet fun filled event.

The grand entrance really set the tone of the evening, with the Bridal Party joining the Bride & Groom on the Dance Floor to “I Gotta A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas” then proceeded to do their First Dance, the fun continued with the Father/Daughter Surprise Dance a well choreographed set.

Formalities were quickly done before dancing started, as the bride had yet another fun surprise for the guests:

A song was posted on each table number, all Party Fun Songs! every time I played the song on their table number, that meant, the guests on that table had to be on the Dance Floor, along with the other guests, it was a unique way to keep everyone on the Dance Floor and worked perfectly. Really enjoy doing Filipino Weddings as the Bride was Filipino and Groom Italian.

Reception Music:

• Bridal Party Grand Entrance: I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
• Bride & Groom First Dance: Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban
• Father/Daughter Dance: Isn’t She Lovely/In The Mood Mix
• Mother/Son Dance: Never Alone – Sara Evans
• Bouquet Toss Song: Before Line Up: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cindy Lauper
•  TOSS SONG: Single Ladies – Beyonce
• Garter Removal Song: Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
• Garter Toss Song: A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley
• Last Dance Song: Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Best Dance Hits of the evening:

• Dancing Queen – Abba (It turned into a sing-along)
• Footloose – Kenny Loggins
• Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
• September – Earth, Wind and Fire
• Jump – Pointer Sisters

 It’s a great celebration when a couple gets married but even more when two different cultures come together and they all celebrate and dance all night.

Mariko and Sandeep had 2 ceremonies, first one was a Hindi Ceremony celebrating Sandeep’s Indian Culture and the second one was an American/Japanese Ceremony celebrating Mariko’s Culture, both were amazing to watch.

The main Idea was to entertain and make sure everyone got not only acquainted but also interacted with each other, Mariko wanted to give their centerpieces away, and what better way to do so than with “The Pass The Dollar Game” it’s guaranteed to make everyone laugh, scream and have a good time.

Fun Facts: Instead of doing the Garter Removal/Toss, the Groom Tossed a Wallet! with money… The Anniversary Dance was won by this amazing couple celebration their 51st Wedding Anniversary…. what an honor!

Obviously being a DJ I need to comment on the Dancing, everyone and I mean everyone in the room danced, weather it was to Elvis – Jail House Rock, Party Rock Anthem from LMFAO to the Fun and Active Bollywood and Bhangra Music…

Ceremony Music:

• Prelude – Canon in D – Instrumental
• Wedding Party Processional – Kitchen Sink (Anno Domini)
• Bridal Processional – Somewhere over the rainbow (IZ)
• Recessional – Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)

Reception Music:

• Bridal Party Grand Entrance Song: Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
• Bride & Groom Grand Entrance Song: Marry You – Bruno Mars
• Bride and Groom First Dance Song: Chahta Kitna Tumko Dil – Shaapit
• Father/Daughter Dance Song: The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
• Cake Cutting Song: Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
• Wallet Toss Song: Beautiful – Akon
• Anniversary Dance Song: My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• Last Dance Song: Amazed – Lone Star

Best Dancing Hist of the evening:

• Jail House Rock – Elvis Presley
• Stereo Love – Edward Maya
• Chantilly Lace – Big Bopper
• Give Me Everything – Chris Brown/Pitbull
• and a variety of Bollywood and Bhangra Songs.



Special Thanks To:

Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, it was very nice first experience working with their staff and facility.

Alice in Wonderland, the “Mad Tea Party” took place at this wedding, very unique theme, even more was their cake, made by Cake Studios in Menlo Park.

What a fun night, started the day with Mariachi’s, then a performance by the Groom’s Family, to everyone’s surprise the Bride & Groom skipped the traditional slow First Dance, but jumped right into the action with a fast traditional Tapatio Song.

From oldies, to Salsa and Cumbia, Spanish Rock and Hip Hop, the dance floor shook until midnight, with the Bride & Groom doing the “Crazy Hour” at at 11pm offering leis, hats and glow in the dark necklaces to the guests.

Truly fun filled evening, along with the Theme of Alice In Wonderland Mad Tea Party we placed purple uplighting and the dancing under the stars effect, always gets Wow! effect from the guests.

Special Thanks To:

•  The Sunol Valley Golf Club, in Sunol.
• Graham King from Finalframe Videos (Always a pleasure to work with Graham)
• Cake Studio in Menlo Park, their cakes are amazing, they even took cupcakes for the vendors, because we had to be there all night… Yes it was almost an 8 hour wedding, plus setup and breakdown time. Thanks Cake Studio for such an awesome gesture!

Best Dancing Hits of the night:

• Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
• September – Earth, Wind and Fire
• Jail House Rock – Elvis Presley
• Oye Mi Amor – Mana
• Camaron Pelao – Banda El Recodo