Rich Ellis
Bat Mitzvah Blast At Village Ballroom
Emma’s Bat Mitzvah was a blast at the historic Village Ballroom in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Guests began arriving just before 6pm to a classic cocktail music mix featuring songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more as requested by Emma’s parents, and then around 6:30, I led the kids in some games including “Name That Tune” and a scavenger hunt.
Dinner music was Oldies and Motown favorites. After a toast and slideshow, I opened the dance floor with “The Hora”, inviting everyone out to celebrate Emma.
Guests had a great time as adults and kids danced the night away to the big hits, such as “Dancing Queen”, “Can’t Stop The Feeling”, “Cha Cha Slide” and more.
Mazel Tov Emma and thank you parents Holly and Rob for choosing PRO DJs.
Gearhart Oregon Wedding McMenamins Sand Trap
Rosie and Nathan held their Gearhart Oregon wedding at McMenamins Sand Trap on Monday, August 26, 2024. It was a perfect late summer day with the temperature at 65 degrees when the outdoor ceremony began at 5pm.
Gearhart Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Processional: David Grey – This Year’s Love
- Bride Entrance: Peter Gabriel – The Book Of Love
- Bride/Groom Exit: Dave Matthews Band – Two Step
With a speaker outside and another inside the Livingston Room, background music featured a variety of artists, including Sarah McLachlan, Huey Lewis & The News, Chris Stapleton and more as selected by the bride and groom.
Gearhart Oregon Wedding Reception Highlights:
- First Dance: Ray Lamontagne – Hold You In My Arms
- Cake Cutting: Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
- Last Dance: Michael Bublé – Home
With around 25 guests attending, the bride and groom didn’t anticipate much dancing, but there were a few who did a little movin’ and shakin’ to tracks “HandClap”, “Boogie Shoes”, “Rolling In The Deep” and more.
Congratulations Rosie and Nathan and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was absolutely incredible to work with. He made the process so simple and easy. He communicated with us about every aspect and provided us with the exact experience we wanted. He was punctual, helpful, friendly and extremely professional. He managed everything flawlessly. We would highly recommend Rich to anyone looking for a DJ, and would definitely work with him on future events.” -Nathan Christensen
- Event Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: McMenamins Gearhart
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Event Planning Process: Excellent
- Quality of Service: Excellent
- Responsiveness: Excellent
- Professionalism: Excellent
- Appearance: Excellent
- Flexibility: Excellent
- Value: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding Hillboro Oregon
Kristina and Tuan’s wedding reception was held in Imbrie Meadow at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse in Hillboro, Oregon on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Guests began arriving around 4:30pm. Background music was a mix of R&B, Pop, Japanese Pop, Korean Pop, Vietnamese Pop, Reggae and other upbeat music related to love as requested by the bride and groom.
Following the newlyweds first dance and a welcome speech, everyone was treated to a performance by the Lion Dance Crew from Portland Lee’s Association, and during dinner one of the bridesmaids sang “L-O-V-E” made famous by Nat King Cole.
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance (Bridal Party): Chris Brown – Forever
- Grand Entrance (Bride & Groom): Bruno Mars – Marry You
- First Dance: Sarah Kang – Nothing
- Cake Cutting: Michael Bublé – Everything
- Bouquet Toss: Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband
- Last Dance: Sam Ock ft. Michelle – Can I Have The Day With You?
After the toast and before the cake cutting, Kristina and Tuan asked to play several games and we all had a great time with the Shoe Game, a Tug of War (won by the bride’s team) and Egg Pong, the latter involving twerking by the male contestants 🙂
The dance floor opened to everyone around 8pm. I played a variety of hit songs with a focus on the newlyweds favorites from the last 15 years. Guests had fun dancing to “I Gotta Feeling”, “We Found Love”, “Everytime We Touch” and more.
Congratulations Kristina and Tuan and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich is honestly the best to work with! He was our DJ for our wedding reception in August and I couldn’t have asked for a better person for the job. We had a lot of different components integrated into the wedding and Rich kept the schedule flowing smoothly from beginning to end. Thank you again Rich, it’s been a pleasure!” -Kristina Nguyen & Tuan Tran
- Event Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Event Type: Wedding Reception
- Event Location: Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Event Planning Process: Excellent
- Quality of Service: Excellent
- Responsiveness: Excellent
- Professionalism: Excellent
- Appearance: Excellent
- Flexibility: Excellent
- Value: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
The Empress Estate Wedding Woodland Washington
Amanda and Ethan’s The Empress Estate wedding was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Woodland, Washington.
After a run of hot days this month and thunderstorms coming through the area that morning, it turned out to be a perfect summer afternoon for the ceremony outside on The Woodland Hillside with moderate sunshine and the temperature a comfortable 72 degrees.
The Empress Estate Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Fred Benedetti, Peter Pupping – Here Comes The Sun
- Bride Entrance: Haley Reinhart – Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Bride/Groom Exit: Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
The reception followed immediately afterwards inside The Woodland Chateau overlooking The Empress Estate. Background music during cocktails and dinner featured a variety of selections that included artists George Strait, Otis Redding, Colbie Caillat and more.
The Empress Estate Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Bruno Mars – Marry You
- Cake Cutting: Tyler Childers – All Your’n
- First Dance: Tyler Childers – In Your Love
- Father/Bride Dance: Heartland – I Loved Her First
- Bride/Son Dance: Morgan Wallen – Thought You Should Know
- Bride/Son Dance: Randy Travis – Forever and Ever, Amen
- Groom/Daughter Dance: John Mayer – Daughters
- Groom/Daughter Dance: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl
- Groom/Daughter Dance: Steven Curtis Chapman – Cinderella
Per a request from the bride and groom, I produced one minute edits of the song selections they had chosen for the Bride/Son and Groom/Daughter dances so each of their children would get their own song.
The dance floor opened to everyone around 7:30pm and this group of 60 guests got right to it from the first slow dance to the fast numbers that followed, including favorites from The Beatles, Earth, Wind & Fire, Outkast, Justin Timberlake and more.
Nearly two hours later, the energy remained for hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Beyonce and Usher, plus requests from the groomsmen for Meatloaf’s “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”.
Congratulations Amanda and Ethan and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Gearhart Oregon
Michele and Jason’s McMenamins Sand Trap wedding took place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 on a windy, but gorgeous day in Gearhart on the Oregon Coast.
The ceremony and reception were held mostly outside just off the Livingstone Room patio overlooking the golf course.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Groom & Best Man Entrance: Iron Maiden – The Trooper
- Maid of Honor & Bride Entrance: Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind of Love
- Bride/Groom Exit: Scorpions – When You Came Into My Life
It was a little cool but most guests opted to be outside for much of the reception. Background music was a mix of 60’s through 90’s Pop and Country hits as requested by the bride and groom.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Scorpions – No One Like You
- Cake Cutting: Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: The Lumineers – Walls
- Bride/Son Dance: Bobby Darin – Beyond The Sea
The dance floor opened to everyone around 8:20pm and after the opening slow number, the 65 guests didn’t waste any time getting down to classic hits like “Twist & Shout” and “Stayin’ Alive” plus requests for “Electric Slide”, “Cha Cha Slide” and more.
Congratulations Michele and Jason and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was incredible! Not only did he know what and when to play, he was ‘THE master’ of ceremony – making the evening about us (bride and groom) and kept the evening flowing! He was so helpful in organizing our time (we had no idea about timelines!) as well. Offering an online planning sheet with links to songs, streamlining our selections. We also met a week prior to our wedding, so we could discuss our ideas, insuring we were on the same page. He knew exactly what we wanted and he delivered! Side note… Rich has the perfect radio voice – adding a fun energy to the night! Thank you Rich, you are a rock star!! ” -Michele Schiedler & Jason Fletcher
- Event Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: McMenamins Gearhart
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Event Planning Process: Excellent
- Quality of Service: Excellent
- Responsiveness: Excellent
- Professionalism: Excellent
- Appearance: Excellent
- Flexibility: Excellent
- Value: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
