Megan and Jeff held a fantastic wedding reception at the Holiday Inn – Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Megan and Jeff choose the Houserockers Standard Package. Megan’s mom, Karen was at a wedding I performed at a few years ago and had to have me for her daughter’s wedding. Megan and Jeff set the tone for the night with their entrance music with them arriving to “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy”, which led them to cutting their John Deer Tractor cake, and we wrapped up the night with “Big Green Tractor. No it wasn’t a country themed wedding, as I played a wide variety of music, but it just goes to show you that with some well placed music, you can really personalize an event to reflect a bride and groom’s taste and style. It was really a fun reception with lots of interactivity, props, and group dances.
I also got to see my friends Ryan and Kristen who I did their wedding back in July of 2009. Here is a link to theirblog entry.
At the end of the night, I look for a few clues to see if people really enjoyed themselves. Here is one of those clues:
Jen and Clint had a beautiful celebration at Laube Hall in Freeport, Pa on November 7th, 2009. Jen selected the 6 hour premium package which includes 6 hours of performance time and 2 options. Her options consisted of accent lighting and a monogram projection. Here is a note I just received from Jen after the wedding.
Jamie,
We wanted to thank you so much for the amazing job you did at our wedding!!! It was more than we could have ever asked for! Even with an older crowd, everyone was having a great time! Everyone couldn’t say enough nice things about you and everything you did! We LOVED the Newlywed Game, it was such a great way to start the evening! To this day, almost three months later, everyone is still talking about what a great time they had! We have so many great memories, many thanks to you :)!
Divine Dimension ~Wedding Professionals will be hosting our fourth bridal show at the newly renovated The Commons at Franklin (formerly the Franklin Club) on January 17th, 2010. Here is a picture with Aaron and Lucas from Identity Studio, Kathy from Classy Catering, and Jamie Simpson with Houserockers DJ. All Divine Dimension members. When it comes to your wedding the experience of planning the big day is the most important (and the most fun) part, so make it a girls day out. Register for VIB status (VERY Important Bride) and receive a delicious breakfast provided by the Commons for VIB’s and their attendants only. Following the meal and a Cake Tasting from Cindy’s Let Them Eat Cake, Nicole’s Bridal Boutique will be presenting a private “Whats Hot for 2010 Fashion Show” for VIB’s only. After the show VIB attendees will be escorted to the vendor area where they can meet with the area vendors and discuss their wedding plans before the door for the public opens. Each VIB will receive a goody bag of over $750 in gift cards and freebies from the vendors. VIB tickets are on sale for $19.95/person. Registration is limited to the first 50 paid attendees. To register to be a VIB please call The Commons at Franklin at 814.437.7771. If you are not interested in the VIB status you can register online or at the door. Admission is $3/person. Watch for our ads to receive general admission discounts. We will be drawing several top prizes throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you at the areas premier bridal show!
Erin and Pat planned a magnificent wedding reception atThe Casino at Lakemont Parkin Altoona, PA for New Years Eve. I usually don’t share client specific agendas but through a collaboration of Pat, Erin, Doug Simon from The Casino, and myself, we came up with something unique and original that really worked for a New Years Eve wedding celebration.
Cocktails
Introductions (guests to be standing around edge of dance floor or near entrance) (I Gotta Felling / Let It Rock)
Open Dance (2 fast)
Cake Cutting:
Toasts:
Patrick’s Welcome – First Dance: At Last – Etta James
2 slow dances
Dinner – buffet / bar closed / vocal jazz dinner music
Father/Daughter: My Girl – The Temptations
Mother/Son: Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
Step-Father/Daughter: Wait For Me – Bob Seger
OPEN DANCING
Bouquet Toss
Dollar Dance
It’s rare to have any dancing before the meal let alone fast dancing, but this really set the tone for a fun action packed NYE. The slow dancing following Patrick’s speech and the couples first dance really added a more classic feeling to the reception. The best part was all the guests loved it and participated with lots of dancing.
Here is the last 4 minutes of 2009 leading into the new year.
Every now and then a bride and groom surprises me. When I first met with Matt and Sarah they seemed very nice and at least to me a little reserved. Well, let me tell you they were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT! Matt sang “Friends in Low Places” and Sarah was the leader in the YMCA. They were great and the reception was fantastic from beginning to end!
Friends in Low Places – Matt is singing on the left side.
I know it’s hard to believe there is a “destination wedding” center right here in Western Pennsylvania. Foxburg, PA has some great shops, the oldest golf course in America, a magnificent restaurant, inn, and winery all on the banks of the Allegheny River. It was an easy choice for Megan and Shaun to hold their ceremony and reception at such an amazing site. Megan and Shaun had an outdoor ceremony in the beautifully landscaped garden that sits between the Inn and the Resturant. I provided music and a wireless lapel microphone for the pastor for the ceremony.
The reception started immediately afterwards with some cool drinks on a hot day, while the couple took some post ceremony photographs around Foxburg with Aaron and Luke from Identitiy Studio and Design. This is me taking a photo of them, taking a photo of Megan and Shaun.
I also provided a projector and screen for Megan and Shaun to show two personalized slideshows that they produced. I always worry about the weather when booking outdoor events, but the day was nothing short of spectacular. The reception was tremendous with almost every guest dancing from the very first song to the very very last song. I received a nice letter from Gwen the mother of the bride a few days after the wedding:
Where do we start – - Phenomenal ! Amazing ! Heartwarming !
When we met with you 1 ½ years ago we implied that“Youwould be the Pesci wedding” that the wedding ceremony and reception was in “Jamie’s hands”! We wanted this to be a celebration of a lifetime!
Jamie, you Exceeded our Expectations!
Our guest had a Fantastic, Memorable, Out of this World day! Each moment was complete and totally organized. We felt as though you were a close friend orchestrating every moment of our special occasion to the highest degree! The time, patience and perseverance you extended in making our special presentations from the bride and mother-of the-bride are unbelievable! We can not Thank You enough for the Fabulous job well done! You have made our memories Unforgettable!
From the bottom of our hearts – Many Thanks with Much Appreciation and Gratitude !!
Jamie did an awesome job at the wedding. He was very easy to work with and easy to get in touch with (Both over the phone and via email). He definitely knows how to take control of all the events at the reception so the bride and groom do not have to worry about things moving along. He keeps people entertained all night, I had so many compliments about him. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone getting married and looking to have a fun reception.
It’s no secret. I perform at a lot of weddings where past clients are in attendence. Karissa and Rian’s wedding I had a chance to see two of my favorites, Megan and Meredeth. A great letter is still on my Houserockers Testimonials page from the girls.
Megan, Jamie, and Meredeth
The Vagabonds Hall in Butler, PA was decorated beautifully with a crisp red accent. Rian and Karissa’s cake was very similar to my wedding cake … Rian and Karissa’s cake tasted better then mine.
A view looking towards the front door from the DJ table.
Karissa and Rian’s Wedding Cake.
There is no doubt Rian and Karissa are amazing people. Their reception was a reflection of how wonderful they are. While Karissa has this warm glowing type of personality, Rian is a “Vince Vaughn” type of guy… a man’s man that can make you laugh or cut you in half with his wit. It was a great experience getting to know them and celebrating their reception with them…. because as Karrissa puts it… It was the best reception ever… even better than Megan and Meredeth’s!
Well … from my point of view…. I love all my children (receptions) the same… and they are all equally as good. : )
Liz and Brian had a beautiful wedding reception at the Mayernik Center just outside of Pittsburgh in Avonworth Park. Here is a note I got from them after the wedding …
Jamie,
We can not thank you enough for the tremendous job you did at our wedding!!! All week our families have been getting emails and phone calls and texts about what an amazing time they had! People who came and thought they would say hello and have some dinner ended up staying almost the whole evening because the atmosphere was just that enticing! Our friends loved the costumes and didn’t want to give them up. There was something for everyone all night long!
The slideshow turned out even better than we anticipated. You set exactly the mood we were looking for and kept it going the whole night. We have been going over everything again and again and thinking of all the fun we had. The DJ definitely makes the reception, and boy did you ever MAKE IT!!! We could not be happier with the way everything turned and you played one of the biggest roles in that happening!
We attached a couple of pictures, and I’ll let you know when we get more!
THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for EVERYTHING!!!
Liz and Brian
I was also the DJ for Lindsey and Brandon (Brian’s sister) back in October of 2007. Lindsey wanted to make sure she made it on my website. : )
Brian, Liz, Jamie, Lindsey, and Brandon
What made it so much fun working with Brian and Liz was that not only did we have this history together, but they had their own unique vision of how they wanted their reception. It’s very inspiring as a performer when a great client comes to you with an idea and now MY JOB is to see it thru and make it everything they wanted. For example, Liz and Brian wanted a very personal photo montage developed with my assistance and played immediately before their grand introduction. This built energy and excitement for their arrival thru the use of some of their favorite songs and “theme-ing” the arrival music with the montage (Dave Matthews Band). It was a spectacular way to kick off the night!
What made things a bit of a challenge was the layout of the room and the placement of my equipment. After a few trials, this seemed to be the most un-intrusive set up at the Mayernik Center.
Notice the projector set up ON the head table. A pull up screen located on the floor behind the head table was used for the montage. This was the only location that could have been used because of how the Mayernik Center is set up and also being that the montage was shown before the Bridal Party’s arrival.
Alex and Laura went above and beyond with the planning, detailing, and production of their recent wedding reception in DuBois, PA. While I do many events at the DuBois County Club, this event raised the bar with all of their unique touches. Alex and Laura reserved the Houserockers DJ 6 hour premium package that included matching pink uplighting and a custom gobo projection. Their reception was sooooo good they still needed 2 additional hours of overtime because no one was ready to go home.
View of the room from my perspective.
View of the room as the guests entered.
Centerpieces
Favor #1 – Monogram Golf Ball
Favor #2 – Monogram Wine Glass
First Dance – notice the monogram projection on the wall.
Father/Daughter Dance
Mother/Son Dance
Party Time! – Notice the matching pink uplighting.
Is the party really complete until Alex and one of his buddies decides to dance on the tables???
My friend Joelle Watt shoots amazing photos…. not like these snapshots with my little camera. Check out HER photos from the event… HERE. Simply AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
Alex and ME … he is squeezing my cheeks by the way.
Here is a picture with Aaron and Lucas from Identity Studio, Kathy from Classy Catering, and Jamie Simpson with Houserockers DJ. All Divine Dimension members. When it comes to your wedding the experience of planning the big day is the most important (and the most fun) part, so make it a girls day out. Register for VIB status (VERY Important Bride) and receive a delicious breakfast provided by the Commons for VIB’s and their attendants only. Following the meal and a Cake Tasting from Cindy’s Let Them Eat Cake, Nicole’s Bridal Boutique will be presenting a private “Whats Hot for 2010 Fashion Show” for VIB’s only. After the show VIB attendees will be escorted to the vendor area where they can meet with the area vendors and discuss their wedding plans before the door for the public opens. Each VIB will receive a goody bag of over $750 in gift cards and freebies from the vendors. VIB tickets are on sale for $19.95/person. Registration is limited to the first 50 paid attendees. To register to be a VIB please call The Commons at Franklin at 814.437.7771. If you are not interested in the VIB status you can register online or at the door. Admission is $3/person. Watch for our ads to receive general admission discounts. We will be drawing several top prizes throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you at the areas premier bridal show!
