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Back to work after a trip to England to see my family !!  Today I was at the Dana for Sara & Mike’s wedding.  I had a blast tonight, I got to work with Courtney from After The Engagement and Melissa McClure & Mandi were the photographers (all pics here provided by said photographers !!)

I had my uplighting going tonight and the whole room looked awesome.

The first dance this evening was ‘Baby I’m Yours’ a cover by Arctic Monkeys (the original version was by Barbara Lewis I believe)  I love that song, so much so that I were getting married today, that would be my first dance

The initial plan for dance music tonight  was to play a lot of eighties music tonight, but by the end of the night we went all over the music spectrum, as you will see form the set list below!!  I made sure I played Ice Ice Baby for Courtney and I made sure I did not play Cupid Shuffle for Melissa !!!  We did have a solid dance floor all night and everyone seemed to have a great time

Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys First Dance

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong Father Daughter

In My Life – Beatles Mother Son

Can’t help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

Runaround Sue – Dion

Twist & Shout – Beatles

Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Temptations

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch – Four Tops

Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Bizarre Love Triangle -  New Order

Dont You Want Me – Human League

A Little Respect – Erasure

Poker Face – Lady Ga Ga

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

Push It – Salt ‘n’ Pepa

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole Anniversary Dance

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra Anniversary Dance

Sweetest Thing – U2 Cake Cutting

I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain

Shout – Isley Bros

Stayin Alive – Bee Gees

I Don’t Feel Like Dancin – Scissor Sisters

Love Today – Mika

Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode

You Spin Me Round – Dead Or Alive

Sweet Dreams Remix – Eurythmics

Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas

Sexy Chick – David Guetta

Hot N Cold  -  Katy Perry

I Kissed A Girl  – Katy Perry

World Hold On – Bob Sinclair

Just Dance – Lady Ga Ga

That’s Not My Name – Ting Tings

Carnival – Dario G

Suavamente – Elvis Crespo

Mamma Mia – Abba

Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Andy Williams

This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan

Humpty Dance (Party Rockers) – Digital Underground

Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys

Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice

Jump Around – House Of Pain

It’s Tricky – Run DMC

PYT – Michael Jackson

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Kiss – Prince

Give It To Me Baby – Rick James

You’re My First. My Last, My Everything – Barry White

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Empire State Of Mind – Jay Z

a-punk – vampire weekend

Tenderness – General Public

Stand Down Margaret – English Beat

Yeah – Usher

Stronger – Kanye West

Toxic – Britney Spears

Day N Nite (Crookers Remix) – Kid Cudi

Mercy – Duffy – Remix

Tonight I have to leave it – shout out louds

Sex On Fire – Remix – Kings Of Leon

Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes

Laid – James

She – Elvis Cosello

1901 – Phoenix

Goodnight – Bob Shepherd

Exitlude – Killers

With the cruise over, it was back to work today for Matt & Kelly’s wedding at the Admiral Kidd Club.  It was a daytime wedding today, luckily the rain held off, although it was as windy as I have ever seen it there !!      We had a singer during the ceremony, who did a great job despite the wind.

Today was a fun wedding with good people.  We did not have a great deal of time for dancing, but we had some great toasts and a really good slide show earlier to keep everyone entertained.  As usually happens at the Admiral Kidd during the day, we had a lot of people on the patio, so once again my wireless speakers proved invaluable   We had a dance floor going on the grass at one point, led by the bride !! I should add also that the cake today was an Ice Cream Cake from Cold Stone

Towards the end, we had all the guests go outside and the bride and groom surprised them all by coming around the corner on a tandem bicycle as i played ‘Bicycle Made For Two’ the rode by and said goodbye.  A very classy event

Close To You – Frank Sinatra First Dance

Because You Loved Me – Ana Laura Parents Dance

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

Shout – Isley Bros

Runaround Sue – Dion

Twist & Shout – Beatles

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrisson

Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger

Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Temptations

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch – Four Tops

Beautiful Day – U2 Cake Cutting

The Best Is Yet To Come – Frank Sinatra Anniversary Dance

Stand By Me – Ben E King Anniversary Dance

500 Miles – Proclaimers

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Poker Face – Lady Ga Ga

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

Jessies Girl – Rick Springfield

Calle Ocho -  Pitbull

Sexy Chick – David Guetta

Around The World – ATC

Suavamente – Elvis Crespo

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Good Riddance (Time Of Our Lives) – Green Day

A Bicycle Made For Two – David Polansky

Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder

Goodnight – Bob Shepherd

My first wedding of 2010 was for Josh & Jenny at the Sheraton by the Airport.  I must admit I was wondering how it would go compared to New Years Eve, but it was awesome tonight.  Of course having Stephanie, the site co-ordinator there meant everything would run smoothly, but we had a really fun group tonight.

The ceremony site at the Sheraton is beautiful, then everyone moved into the shutters restaurant for the cocktail hour, followed by the reception in the Fairbanks Room.  During dinner there was a lot going on, we had a slide show, and Jenns friends George & Anthony sang a few songs.

Once dinner was over the guests hit the dance floor and kept it full until the end.  Jenn & Josh were awesome, Josh is a natural on the Microphone, as he proved by running the anniversary dance for me, and very well I might add!!.

A great way to start the year

Forever – Ben Harper First Dance

Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle Father Daughter

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra Stepfather Daughter

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder Mother Son

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers

Shout – Isley Bros

Runaround Sue – Dion

Twist & Shout – Beatles

Celebration – Kool & The Gang

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

Electric Slide – Marcia Griffiths

Cupid Shuffle – Cupid

Bambaleo – Gipsy Kings

Pennsylvania Polka – Bobby Vinton

Beer Barrell Polka

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love – Bryson & Flack Anniversary Dance

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole Anniversary Dance

The Best Is Yet To Come – Frank Sinatra Anniversary Dance

1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s Cake Cutting

Girls – Beastie Boys Bouquet Toss

Blister In The Brain

Mission Impossible Take Off Garter

Down Under – Men At Work Garter Toss

When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating

Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Poker Face – Lady Ga Ga

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

Suavemente (Architect Davey B) – Elvis Crespo

Calle Ocho (Fiesta Traxx) -  Pitbull

She Wolf – Shakira

Forever – Chris Brown

Can’t help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrisson

Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Stayin Alive – Bee Gees

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

Shots – LMFAO

Sexy Chick – David Guetta

Whatever You Like -  T.I.

One More TIme – Daft Punk

Lets Stay Together – Al Green

Don’t Stop Believin – Journey

Goodnight – Bob Shepherd

Grow Old With You – Adam SandlerJust Dance – Lady Ga Ga

Our last wedding of the year tonight, and what a way to go out !!!  Julie & I were at the Omni for Brad & Laurens wedding .  Where do I begin?  To say this was a party crowd would be an understatement.  Fran & Mike, Laurens parents were amazing, Julie wants Fran to adopt her!!!    Laurens sister Marusha (I hope I spelled that correctly) was awesome also (We look forward to doing her wedding !!)

We were surrounded by great vendors tonight, The Omni staff were awesome, Nancy Stevens did flowers, Concepts Party Rentals did all the decor , Rachel & Rico from Studio Castillero were the photographers and I hope they send some pics to us soon ….)  I want to send a special Thank You out to Ken Day from www.kendayweddings.com who helped me out with the uplights.  As you will see from the pictures below, his lights looked awesome.  All I can say is that if 2010 can be like 2009, it will be a great year.

We kept the dance floor full from 9am to 1 am, thank goodness Julie and I had a room, as we were exhausted, but we both enjoyed every second!!

Then – Brad Paisley First Dance

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra Father Daughter

My Wish – Rascall Flatts Mother Son

Lets Stay Together – Al Green

Runaround Sue – Dion

Twist & Shout – Beatles

Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger

Hurts So Good – John Cougar Mellancamp

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

September – Earth Wind & Fire

Disco Inferno – Tramps

Banana Pancakes – Jack Johnson Cake Cutting

Money – Pink Floyd Honeymoon Dance

Crush – Dave Matthews Honeymoon Dance

With A Little Help From My Friends – Beatles Honeymoon Dance

Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra Honeymoon Dance

Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin Honeymoon Dance

Sexy Back – Justin Timberlake

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Poker Face – Lady Ga Ga

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

You Shook Me All Night Long – ACDC

Jessies Girl – Rick Springfield

Your Love – Outfield

Im In Diego Trick – LMFAO ft Pitbull

Shots – LMFAO

Sexy Chick – David Guetta

Calle Ocho -  Pitbull

Hotel Room Service – Pitbull

Hot N Cold -  Katy Perry

Here Come The Girls – Ernie K Doe Bouquet Toss

Blister In The Brain

Hot In Here – Nelly Take Off Garter

Another One Bites The Dust – Queen Garter Toss

Macho Man – Village People Knee High Special

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Shout – Isley Bros

I Saw Her Standing There – Beatles

Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Temptations

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch – Four Tops

Stayin Alive – Bee Gees

That’s The Way I LIke It – KC & The Sunshine Band

Love Shack – B52’s

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams

PYT – Michael Jackson

Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

American Girl – Tom Petty

Give It To Me Baby – Rick James

Tequila – Champs

Don’t Stop Believin – Journey Last Song Of 2009

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eye Peas NYE Mix First Song Of 2010

World Hold On – Bob Sinclair

Call On Me – Eric Prydz

Just Dance – Lady Ga Ga

Shake It – MC Shay D

Hoochie Mama – 2 Live Crew

Whoomp There It Is – Tag Team

Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz

Low – Flo Rida

Empire State Of Mind – Jay Z

Who Am I – Snoop Dogg

Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys

Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice

Shake That – Eminem

Sexy Chick – David Guetta

I Am Ish – DJ Class & Lil Jon

Shots – LMFAO

Sex On Fire – Remix

Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers

Total Eclipse Of The Heart – Dan Band

Goodnight – Bob Shepherd

Exitlude – Killers

My first wedding in over a month today!!  I was so glad to get back to work, I really missed it !!  Today I was at St Stephens Catholic Church in Valley Center for Natalie & Sean’s wedding.  I got to work with ‘Stephina’ photography today for the first time, which was great, we have at least one other wedding next year.  Today was a fairly short wedding, but as always a lot of fun.  We had a bagpiper lead the guests from the church to the reception, and Natalie & Sean picked out a lot of Celtic music for the cocktail and dinner, which everyone seemed to enjoy.  We did not have much time for dancing,  but we got in as many songs as we could.  It was a beautiful day all round, and no-one (well maybe the Bride & Groom)  was happier to be there than me.  I love my job

Set Me As A Seal =Matt Maher First Dance

1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s Cake Cutting

From My First Moment – Charlotte Church Father Daughter

You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban Mother Son

When You Say You Love Me – Josh Groban

In The Mood

Surfin USA – Beach Boys

I Saw Her Standing There – Beatles

Runaround Sue – Dion

Here Come The Girls – Ernie K Doe Bouquet Toss

Groove Holmes – Beastie Boys

Austin Powers Theme Garter Toss

I Knew I Loved You – Savage Garden

Forever – Chris Brown

American Boy – Estelle

Poker Face – Lady Ga Ga

Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna

Jessies Girl – Rick Springfield

Your Love – Outfield

Hey Ya – Outkast

Twist & Shout – Beatles

Barbara Ann – Beach Boys

One More TIme – Daft Punk

Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden

Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble

Goodnight – Bob Shepherd

Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler