SW Washington Wedding DJ: Ashley & Grant (8/31/13)

 
After a week of high humidity and more rain than needed in the summertime, it was nice to get back to warm, sunny weather for Ashley and Grant’s wedding on Saturday, August 31, 2013.
 
A family friend hosted the ceremony and reception at their picturesque home on the Columbia River in Cathlamet, Washington. I have driven Highway 4 to Long Beach in the past, but hadn’t stopped here. After driving through town, I crossed a bridge and the wedding was held on an island right in between Washington and Oregon.
 


 
SW Washington Wedding DJ Ceremony Highlights:

• Bridal Party Entrance: Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
• Bride Entrance: The Band Perry – All Your Life
• Bride/Groom Exit: Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey (I Love You)

 
Guests gathered for the reception under the tent while I played a variety of music that included some Country favorites as requested by the newlyweds.
 

 
After dinner and before the toast, Ashley and Grant held a wish lantern ceremony where large lanterns with real candles inside, were released as guests offered them their best wishes.
 

SW Washington Wedding DJ Reception Highlights:

• Grand Entrance: Natalie Cole – This Will Be
• Cake Cutting: Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
• First Dance: Shaniah Twain – When You Kiss Me (Sung Live by Ashley’s Cousin, Charlene)
• Bride and Father Dance: Chris Cagle – Dance Baby Dance
• Groom and Mother Dance: Shinedown – Simple Man
• Dollar Dance: Kalai – Divide Me
• Bouquet Toss: Flo Rida f/David Guetta – Where Them Girls At
• Garter Toss: Baauer – Harlem Shake
• Last Dance: Thompson Square – If I Didn’t Have You

It was a beautiful night to rock the dancefloor and everyone was excited to get going. From the opening slow dance to a mix of classics and currents, they brought a ton of energy that lit up the floor.
 


 
The groom’s mom had an especially good time, dancing to nearly every song and adding a little spice by emptying three cans of dance floor powdered wax for extra slipping and sliding fun 🙂 Fortunately, no one took a tumble and guests had a little easier time shuffling during ‘Party Rock Anthem’.
 






 
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:

• Event Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013
• Event Type: Wedding Reception
• Event Location: Cathlamet WA
• Event Staff: Rich Ellis
• Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
• Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
• Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
• Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
• System Appearance: Excellent
• Sound Quality: Excellent
• Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
• Music Selection: Excellent
• Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
• Lighting Effects: N/A
• Equipment Appearance: Excellent
• Overall Customer Service: Excellent
• Planning Assistance: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
• Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
• Would you recommend this service to others? Yes