“My Reception Kicked Butt!” – Jessyka

I’m not sure what else to say, but Jessyka was absolutely right.  It was a kick butt reception.  It was soooooo good, I was only able to snap two photos the whole night and both were at the very beginning.  Here they are dancing to 98 degrees “I Do (Cherish You).

The Clarion Holiday Inn did an outstanding job hosting the event that had over 250 guests in attendance.  The entire night flowed seamlessly from one event to the other.  When it came time to dance, everybody was on the floor.

A big thanks to my man Aaron Weeter from Identity Studio who emailed me this picture after the event.

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Dave and Lisa had a beautiful day for a wedding reception at Anchor Village in Clarion, PA.  The newlyweds entered to a standing ovation as Gretchen Wilson’s track “Here for the Party” played.  Dave and Lisa danced together for the first time to one of my favorite ballads,  “Love of My Life”  by Jim Brickman.  For years I used to end most receptions with that track as it is perfect for wedding receptions.

I had a chance to visit with many of Dave’s friends from work as I have done their office party for over 10 years.  I also got a chance to see Scott and Mellisa whose wedding reception I performed at back in September 2008.

Dave and Lisa have some really fun friends that kept the party going well past my original 5 hours of service.  Thanks Dave and Lisa!

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Jamie Simpson will be there to offer advice to brides to be and touch base with many of his clients planning their 2010 wedding reception.

More information can be found at the Clarion Holiday Inn website.

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 !!

 Richard and Gwen (parents of the bride)

FIRST DANCE

First Fast Dance of the Night!

3 hours later ….

Last Dance

Shaun, Jamie, and Megan