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Earlier tonight I got to play at the wedding reception of Lisa Lutz and Scott Meehan. The reception was held at the SNPJ in Imperial, PA.
Lisa and Scott where so much fun to work with, they had a lot of great ideas for their reception, but also left lots of room for their guests to make requests.
Lisa danced more than any bride I’ve seen in a LONG time. She really helped keep the dancefloor going by grabbing friends and family and taking them with her to the dancefloor.
Last night I had the pleasure of playing at the wedding reception of Amy Zdan and Ryan Bartoe at the St. Florian Hall in Wintersville, Ohio.
Amy and Ryan were a fun couple and really had a good time choosing music for the entire reception. It was really clear how important family was to both of them and they worked really hard to include everyone in their special day.
If you take a look at their playlist you can see that they included music for every age group. Disco, Rap, Rock and even some stuff for the younger generation… it was great that everyone got a chance to take the dancefloor and enjoy the music.
Click here to see the playlist from the reception
It was a beautiful evening full of great moments and great music. Ryan and Amy were such a joy to work with and I’m glad I was able to help out on their special day!
This past Saturday I played at the reception of Amie Hack and Greg Donahue at the Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City. It was a beautiful day for them to get married on the deck overlooking the golf course.
Amie and Greg totally understood how to make their day unique, and really applied their ideas in a variety of unique and fun ways. They included some live music in their day as well as hiring my services. They had a harpist and violinist for their ceremony which was beautiful. Amie’s 88 year old grandfather, Ray, performed songs during the Anniversary dance while her father Dennis accompanied him on the guitar. Then as a special surprise, Johnny Cash showed up! (ok, it was actually Pastor Rick Roberts from the ceremony) Johnny (Rick) had a whole band with him and entertained everyone with selections including “Jackson” and “Ring of Fire”.
I got a chance to entertain everyone too. Amie and Greg gave allowed me to do whatever I needed to keep the dancefloor busy. We covered a lot of ground from Rock to Rap and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time dancing.
The day was packed full of such great and memorable events that I’m sure everyone will be talking about this reception for years to come. My favorite moment was watching the newlyweds dance their first dance which they had worked out some special choreography to make it special, it was a sweet moment where you could just see how much they belong together. The entire evening went really smoothly, but even I felt that it went by really fast. Amie and Greg were a complete joy to work with, and both of them and their families went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and appreciated. I’m so glad I was able to help them create a day that went so perfectly.
On Saturday I played at the ceremony and reception of April Riggins & John Ford held at the Mayernick Center in Avonworth Community Park. I love the opportunity to participate in the ceremony and they had a beautiful day to exchange their vows outdoors. The Mayernick Center is a beautiful venue and an excellent staff. The center’s coordinator, Meghan, did an amazing job keeping everything running smooth all day, made it so pleasant for everyone.
April and John picked some great music for the entire day and their friends and family really seem to enjoy the wide variety.
April and John were completely relaxed and it was clear that they were out to have a great time with their guests. Everyone had an awesome time celebrating with the newlyweds, it was a pleasure for me to be there and be a part of their wonderful day.
Just a little while ago I played the wedding of Megan Ellis and Bob Lewis at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Moon Township. Bob and Megan had requested something unique for their reception. They asked that I setup my projector screen and a video camera and I projected images from around the room all night long up on the big screen. This made it so that everyone could see a different angle of the ‘action’ from anywhere in the room. I think it was a great idea and worked really well. Since we were already setting up the projector and screen, Bob & Megan also hired me to make a photo montage using their photos. I love making these montages and getting to see all the photos of the couple as they grew up and fell in love.
The Crown Plaza offers some nice options for a reception. We were able to meet there a week ahead of time to determine the best layout for the room which I think made everyone feel better! (including me!)
Megan and Bob had some great music ideas for dinner and cocktail hour, and they also gave me a lot of freedom to work the room and get people dancing.
I had such a great time working with Bob and Megan, they worked hard to make sure they’re guests would have a fun and unique experience. All their hard worked paid off and they had an amazing reception.
Recently I played at the wedding reception of Lauren Kotuby and Jason Wilds at the Bessemer Croatian Club. Lauren and Jason threw a giant bash for their friends and family to celebrate on their big day. They reserved the balcony of the club for all of their friends to sit and eat (and drink) together while their families had the main floor of the room to eat and socialize.
The Croatian Club is a bit of a hidden gem. While not much to look at from the outside, you’d never guess that they’d have such an attractive room for a reception.
Here the playlist from the reception.
Cocktail Hour
Everything Michael BublÈ
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
If I Had You Nnenna Freelon
One Mint Julep Xavier Cugat
Somethin’ Stupid Robbie Williams with Nicole Kidman
Everyday Is a Holiday (With You) Esthro
You’ll Never Find Another Love Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Seven Years Norah Jones
Peace Norah Jones
I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight Norah Jones
Something’s Gotta Give Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Long Day Is Over Norah Jones
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Come Fly With Me Michael Buble
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
You Don’t Know Me Jann Arden
Summer Wind Barry Manilow
For Once in My Life Michael Buble
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Matt Monro – My Kind Of Girl
Henry Mancini – Something
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Ray Charles
Wishin’ and Hopin’ Ani DiFranco
Mercy Duffy
Put Your Head on My Shoulder Michael Buble
Almost Like Being in Love Natalie Cole
I’m Your Man Michael Buble
I Won’t Dance Frank Sinatra
Peter Cincotti – Sway
Chet Baker – My Funny Valentine
Curtis Stigers – Crazy
Charlie Hunter & Norah Jones
Ol’ Mac Donald Frank Sinatra
When You’re Smiling Dean Martin
Tony Bennett – Put On A Happy Face
Ain`t That A Kick In The Head Robbie Williams
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Dr. John
You Make Me Feel So Young Frank Sinatra
s Wonderful Rod Stewart
For Once in My Life Harry Connick Jr.
Chris Montez – The More I See You
The Way You Look Tonight Tony Bennett
Mel Torme – Strangers In The Night
A Kiss to Build a Dream On Louis Armstrong
Make Someone Happy Jimmy Durante
The Good Life Tony Bennett
Nightingale Norah Jones
Sergio Mendes – Mas Que Nada
I’ve Just Seen a Face Holly Cole
As Time Goes By Rod Stewart
Save the Last Dance for Me Harry Connick Jr.
Too Marvelous for Words Frank Sinatra
You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me Diana Krall
I’ve Got The World On A String Michael Buble
Our Love Is Here To Stay Rod Stewart
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Bobby Womack – California Dreamin
Introductions
Hard Knock Life Jay-Z
The Next Episode Dr Dre featuirng Snoop Dogg
Headsprung LL Cool J
Du Hast Rammstein
Breathe Prodigy
Pour Some Sugar On Me Def Leppard
What’s My Name? Snoop Dogg
Blind Korn
First Dance
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith
Tango take The Lead
Dinner Music
That’s All Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Diana Krall – Look Of Love Various – Jazz, Blues, Funk
Are You Gonna Be My Girl Richard Cheese
Til There Was You Rod Stewart
Only You Harry Connick Jr.
Lets Get It Started Richard Cheese
The More I See You Carly Simon
Like A Virgin Richard Cheese
Somethin` Stupid (Feat Nicole Robbie Williams
Sarah Vaughan – Someone To Wat Various – Jazz, Blues, Funk
Wink and a Smile Harry Connick Jr.
Down With The Sickness Richard Cheese
(Love Is) The Tender Trap Frank Sinatra
Ella Fitzgerald – Misty Blue Various – Jazz, Blues, Funk
My Blue Heaven Harry Connick Jr.
Yellow Richard Cheese
In The Still Of The Night Carly Simon
Save the Best for Last Vanessa Williams
Cake Cutting
Angel Aerosmith
Bridal Dances
It’s Your Love Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
My Little Girl Tim Mcgraw
Dancing
Celebration Kool & The Gang
The Twist Chubby Checker
Old Time Rock And Roll Bob Seger
Love Shack B-52’s
Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide) Macia Griffiths
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice
SexyBack Justin Timberlake
The Way I Are Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, DOE & Sebastian
Unchained Melody Righteous Brothers
Teardrops On My Guitar Taylor Swift
Faithfully Journey
I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack
Garter & Bouquet
Just a Girl No Doubt
Oh Yeah Yello
Girls Beastie Boys
Let’s Get It On Marvin Gaye
Dancing
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Brooks & Dunn
Watermellon Crawl Tracy Byrd
Cha Cha Slide Part 2 Mr C The Slide Man
Push It Salt-N-Pepa
Low Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
Yeah Usher
Sexual Healing Max-A-Million
Walk This Way Run-DMC with Aerosmith
Crank That(Soulja Boy) (clean version) Soulja Boy
Three Times A Lady (live) Lionel Richie
My Girl Temptations
Any Man Of Mine Shania Twain
Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) Big & Rich
Cotton Eye Joe Rednex
Cupid Shuffle Cupid
Gin & Juice Snoop Dogg
Humpty Dance Digital Underground
It Takes Two Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Gimme More Britney Spears
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
Thriller Michael Jackson
Beat It Michael Jackson
Da Butt EU
Shoop Salt-N-Pepa
Nuthin’ But A G Thang Dr Dre
Ms New Booty (po clean edit) Bubba Sparxxx featuring Ying Yang Twins & Mr ColliPark
OPP Naughty By Nature
Holidae In Chingy featuring Snoop Dogg & Ludacris
Headsprung LL Cool J
4 Minutes Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake
Welcome To The Jungle Guns N’ Roses
If you look over the playlist from the evening you’ll find that Lauren and Jason allowed some more traditional wedding music upfront but as the evening progressed the music became significantly newer (and louder!). They chose to include music videos in their package which was a big hit with their guests. There was a great mix featuring Rap, Country and some classic R&B.
Jason and Lauren Wilds had a LOT of BIG PARTY PEOPLE at the reception and everyone was very excited to celebrate and get wild (get Wild? get it? Sorry)
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