Rich Ellis
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
Noble Ridge Tree Deck Washougal Wedding
Suspended amidst the towering trees, Megan and Mitchell were married and celebrated their wedding reception at Noble Ridge Tree Deck in Washougal, Washington on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
It was a hot one in the Portland area with the temperature hovering around 100 degrees, but at 2500′ elevation we didn’t get higher than 90 degrees and the tree canopy made for a comfortable day when the ceremony began at 4pm on the tree deck.
Noble Ridge Tree Deck Washougal Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Ray LaMontagne – You Are The Best Thing
- Bride Entrance: The Beatles – In My Life
- Bride/Groom Exit: The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart Of Mine
Following the ceremony, guests walked a short wood chip path down to the Wedding Lawn for a cocktail hour. With my second sound system, I played a background music set that primarily featured oldies and motown hits as requested by the bride and groom. After the tree deck was rearranged, everyone returned around 5:30pm for dinner.
Noble Ridge Tree Deck Washougal Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Bruce Channel – Hey Baby!
- Cake Cutting: Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Etta James – At Last
- Last Dance: The Orleans – Still The One
Before their first dance, the newlyweds played the Shoe Game. I then invited all guests to join in for the opening slow dance followed by a variety of faster songs that included selections from The Jackson 5, Outkast, The Bee Gees, Paul Simon and more.
Congratulations Megan and Mitchell and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! Rich provided everything we wanted from a wedding vendor; he was communicative, punctual, professional, easy-going, knowledgeable, and genuinely an excellent addition to our event. Rich masterfully elevated the ambiance of our event. Thank you Rich!” -Megan Spencer & Mitch Meacham
- Event Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Washougal WA
- 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
Hood River Oregon Wedding Crag Rat Hut
A venue offering one of the best views of Mt. Hood is Crag Rat Hut in Hood River and I had the opportunity to return there to be the DJ at Kim and Keenan’s wedding on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Under a bright blue sky, the ceremony began at 3pm.
Hood River Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party & Bride Entrance: Danny Wright – Canon In D
- Bride/Groom Exit: Saint Motel – My Type
A cocktail hour outside followed the ceremony before guests made their way upstairs for dinner inside on the main floor. This area has a small built-in sound system with a cordless microphone and receiver. For background music, I connected my iPad and played a variety of “Instrumental love songs” and personal favorites as suggested by the bride and groom. The same playlist also played via my main sound system outside during this time.
Hood River Oregon Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine
- Cake Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: The Head and the Heart – Rivers and Roads (performed live by friends of the newlyweds)
- Bride and Father Dance: Leonard Cohen – Dance Me To The End Of Love
- Groom and Mother Dance: Il Divo – Mama
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Last Dance: Jack Johnson – Better Together
The dance floor opened to everyone just after 7pm. There was still quite a bit of daylight until around 9pm, but as twilight set in, the energy really picked up and guests had a great time dancing to a variety of songs that focused on recent hit selections until 11pm.
Congratulations Kim and Keenan and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“We hired Rich for our July 2024 wedding and were very happy with his services. Any time we talked to Rich on the phone and in person, we knew that he would do a great job, which he did! On the day of the event he worked with our planner to cooorinate all announcements to keep things flowing and later kept the dancefloor going.” -Kim Stanley & Keenan Williamson
- Event Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Crag Rat Hut
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Customer Service: Excellent
- Quality of Service: Excellent
- Responsiveness: Excellent
- Professionalism: Excellent
- Appearance: Excellent
- Flexibility: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Crag Rat Hut Wedding Hood River Oregon
Overlooking the surrounding valley with an incredible view of Mt. Hood, Laura and Sean’s wedding was held at Crag Rat Hut in Hood River, Oregon on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
The 5:30pm ceremony and dancing later were held outside on the large wraparound deck.
Crag Rat Hut Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Radwimps – Katawaredoki (from “Your name” soundtrack)
- Bride Entrance: Joe Hisaishi – Reprise (from “Spirited Away” soundtrack)
- Bride/Groom Exit: Hoku – Perfect Day
Guests gathered for dinner inside the large event room on the main floor. This area has a small built-in sound system with a cordless microphone and receiver. For background music, I connected my iPad and played a variety of “romantic and fun, upbeat songs” as suggested by the bride and groom. The same playlist also played via my main sound system outside during this time.
Crag Rat Hut Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing
- Cake Cutting: The Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
- First Dance: Rebelution – Settle Down Easy
- Bride and Father Dance: The Temptations – My Girl
- Groom and Mother Dance: Tim McGraw – Humble And Kind
- Bridal Party Dance: Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun
- Last Dance: Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me
- Exit Song: Semisonic – Closing Time
The temperature cooled down to the mid 70’s when the dance floor opened around 9pm and the guests did not waste any time enjoying their time outside as I played a little bit of everything… From classics like “Twist & Shout” and “Dancing Queen”, to more recent hits such as “Happy” and “Shut Up And Dance”.
The twilight with the mountain in the background made for a magical evening.
Congratulations Laura and Sean and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Summer Kickoff At Oregon Zoo Brew
PRO DJs once again had the priviledge of spinning the hits at the Oregon Zoo “Zoo Brew” with three DJs on Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th, 2024.
DJ Rich Ellis worked the entry plaza while DJ Steve Marker performed in Polar Plaza. A third DJ was added at the last minute to Discovery Plaza when another entertainer fell ill. Thank you Gavin (The Aussie DJ) for helping out.
It was a fun weekend with great weather.
