Rich Ellis
October Mt. Hood Organic Farms Wedding
The summer wedding season for 2021 ended last weekend, but as the calendar flipped to October, the weather held on for a nice day for Amanda and Sean’s Mt. Hood Organic Farms wedding in Parkdale, Oregon on Sunday, October 3rd.
The wedding ceremony took place on the lawn just outside the Cottage & Carriage House. Music for the ceremony and cocktail hour that followed was provided by a live violinist. I arrived to setup for the 6pm reception around 5pm and was greeted by this amazing view of Mt. Hood.
The reception was held in the Apple House and before guests came inside to find their seats, they were all asked to gather outside for one large group photo.
I then introduced the bridal party and newlyweds right before dinner was served. Background music was a variety of selections chosen by the bride including tracks from Adele, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder and more.
Mt. Hood Organic Farms Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Rolling Stones – She’s A Rainbow
- Cake Cutting: No Doubt – Underneath It All
- First Dance: The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe
- Groom and Mother Dance: Elton John – Your Song
- Bouquet Toss: Kelis – Milkshake
- Garter Toss: Ginuwine – Pony
- Last Dance: ELO – Mr. Blue Sky
This group brought loads of energy to the dance floor from the first song as they got right to it and didn’t let up until the last song.
From the classic hits, such as ‘You’re The One That I Want’ and ‘La Bamba’ to recent favorites, ‘Happy’ and ‘Fireball,’ plus a heavy dose of 90’s hip hop, it was a raging good time.
Congratulations Amanda and Sean and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Sherwood Oregon Ponzi Vineyards Wedding
The first weekend of fall continued a run of mostly dry weather over the summer to provide Maggie and Parker a beautiful day for their Ponzi Vineyards wedding on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The ceremony was held outside on the lawn overlooking the vineyard.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bride Entrance: Honey Bee (Instrumental) by the Guitar Tribute Players
- Bride/Groom Exit: The Piano Guys – Sky Full of Stars
I had played this venue just a few weeks earlier, but this time a second sound system was required as the dance floor was moved to the Founders Terrace outside of the Laurelwood dining room. Guests were spread out in multiple areas, including The Pearl and Founders rooms as well as the west facing deck, but I was able to provide background music in most spaces.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Reception Highlights:
- First Dance: Chill The Duo – Honeybee (Head and the Heart Cover)
- Bride and Father Dance: Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
- Groom and Mother Dance: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
The first dance, father/daughter dance and mother/son dance were all held on the patio outside the dining area with most guests watching from the outside.
Following the mother/son dance, I quickly moved outside to my main sound system and started the music to open the dance floor to everyone. Since this area was around the corner from most guests, it took a few songs to get everyone there. It was a great crowd with amazing energy.
Congratulations Maggie and Parker and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Cape Horn Estate Wedding Stevenson WA
Meghan and Nolan’s Cape Horn Estate wedding took place in Stevenson, Washington on Friday, September 24, 2021. It was a perfect day with a moderate breeze to limit the warm temperature and a stunning view of the Columbia River Gorge for family and close friends who gathered for the private ceremony at 4:30pm.
Cape Horn Estate Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Train – Marry Me
- Bride Entrance: Ruelle – I Get To Love You
- Bride/Groom Exit: OneRepublic – Good Life
The reception followed on the patio just outside The Pour House, a park-like setting with string lighting. The bride requested a variety of selections, including Country favorites for the background music during the cocktail hour and dinner.
Cape Horn Estate Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Bruno Mars – Marry You
- Cake Cutting: LANCO – Greatest Love Story
- First Dance: Luke Combs – Forever After All
- Father/Daughter Dance: Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Fergie Feat. Ludacris – Glamorous
There were quite a few guests dancing to various songs during dinner (always a good sign) and when the dance floor officially opened to everyone just before 8pm, many couples joined in for the first slow dance.
Classic rock from Def Leppard and AC/DC, as well as Country hits moved this group the most, although they also appreciated recent hits “Uptown Funk” and “Sugar.”
Congratulations Meghan and Nolan and thank you Mother-of-the-Bride, Tara for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Everything was great!” -Meghan Molinari (Bride), “Thank you so much for a wonderful time!! Will definitely be recommending you & requesting you for future events! -Tara Molinari (Mother of the Bride)
- Event Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Cape Horn Estate
- 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: Excellent
- 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
Rain No Damper For Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding
Mackenzy and Chase’s Bridal Veil Lakes wedding and reception was held on a wet Saturday, September 18, 2021.
With no real rain since May, we certainly needed it. Although it felt like we were getting it all back at once with several major downpours throughout the day, but that wouldn’t stop this celebration.
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Weding Processional Entrance: Brooklyn Duo – Canon In D (Cello & Piano Cover)
- Bride Entrance: Brooklyn Duo – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Cello & Piano Cover)
- Bride/Groom Exit: Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
With every square inch of covered space needed for the reception, the dancing area was moved to the wooden pavillion while guests sat for dinner on the covered patio a short distance away.
For cocktails and dinner, the newlyweds requested current popular alternative songs heard on local radio station 94.7 FM. This included selections from Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala and more.
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Saint Motel – My Type
- First Dance: Karen O & Ezra Koenig – The Moon Song
With the rain falling and minimal covered space, dancing was off and on throughout the evening, but we really got it going at times with crowd pleasers ‘Cupid Shuffle’ and ‘Uptown Funk’ along with bride and groom requests for The Weeknd and Dua Lipa.
Congratulations Mackenzy and Chase and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was EXTREMELY helpful and great to work with! Would recommend him to anybody I know!” -Chase Riegel
- Event Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Bridal Veil Lakes
- 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
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Sherwood Oregon
It was a perfect late summer day for April and James’ Ponzi Vineyards wedding on Monday, September 6, 2021. Under sunny skies and a comfortable high of 81 degrees, the ceremony was held outside on the lawn overlooking the vineyard.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bride Entrance: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
- Bride/Groom Exit: Barry Louis Polisar- All I Want Is You
Following the ceremony, guests gathered inside or on the patio outside for wine and conversation. Background music during the cocktail hour was all Michael Jackson hits, primarily from his early solo catalog (1980-88), as requested by the bride and groom. During this time an artist (Aimee Joy Art) painted the scene from the ceremony earlier. For dinner in the adjoining The Laurelwood room, I played a variety of soft rock hits from artists such as Jack Johnson, Otis Redding, Nora Jones and more.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: DMX – Get It On The Floor
- First Dance: Queen – You’re My Best Friend
- Bride and Father Dance: Tom Petty – Wildflowers
- Groom and Mother Dance: Don Ho And The Aliis – Tiny Bubbles
- Last Dance: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
It may have been a Monday night with only 20 guests in attendance but judging by the dance floor, it certainly didn’t feel like it. Guests were in the mood for dancing, especially after the sun set. The newlyweds love 90’s Hip Hop and a set that featured hits from MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Will Smith, Tag Team and more were well-received.
April and James booked with me in February 2020 for their wedding, originally scheduled for September of last year. Congratulations and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Great job!” -James Marcus
- Event Date: Monday, September 6, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Ponzi
- 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: Excellent
- 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
