Rich Ellis
Magical Bat Mitzvah Party On Sauvie Island
DJ Rich Ellis had the opportunity to perform at Ava’s Bat Mitzvah Party on Sauvie Island on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Kruger’s Farm. He was also the DJ at sister Ella’s bat mitzvah party in 2015 and Steve Marker was the DJ for older brother Benny’s bar mitzvah in 2013. There will be one more for this family coming up in five years 🙂
Taking place outdoors under the giant oak tree behind Kruger’s Market, this open air celebration under string vintage lights, was described by one guest upon arrival as magical.
At most bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah parties, I normally lead the kids in some games before or after dinner. However, for this event, there was so much to do, including games like Cornhole, Croquet and a giant Jenga, plus hay rides.
Near the end of dinner, quite a few guests were dancing to the background music (always a good sign) and not long after ‘The Hora’ got everyone else out of their chairs immediately to begin a great night of dancing on the farm.
The floor was packed for every song from start to finish and the 160 guests in attendance brought the energy for big hit songs, “Stayin’ Alive” “Happy,” “Uptown Funk,” “Cant’ Stop the Feeling” and more.
Most guests were dancing on the main floor, but some were dancing where they were, like around the camp fire for s’mores
As twilight set in, the energy ramped up even more.
Mazel Tov Ava and thank you mom Anne for again choosing PRO DJs.
McMenamins Old Church Wilsonville Wedding
Summer fun on the dance floor at Cara and Craig’s McMenamins Old Church Wilsonville wedding celebration on July 20, 2019.
Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: How do I Live – O’Neill Brothers Group Instrumental Piano
- Bride Entrance: Open Arms (Journey) Instrumental Piano, Scott D. Davis
- Bride/Groom Exit: Beatles – Here comes the Sun
Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Cake Cutting: Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Uncle Kracker – Smile
- Family Dance: Three Dog Night – Let me Serenade You
- Last Dance: David Allen Coe – You Never Even Called Me by My Name
Congratulations Cara and Craig and thank you for choosing PRO DJs!
Wonser Woods Estate Estacada Wedding
Our moderate Northwest summer continues and provided a very comfortable setting for Rachel and Chris’ outdoor Wonser Woods Estate Estacada wedding on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
Wonser Woods Estate Estacada Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Clint Black and Lisa Hartman – When I Said I Do
- Bride Entrance: Jason Aldean – You Make It Easy
- Bride/Groom Exit: Chris Stapleton – Millionaire
There is a lot of room to move around at this venue and the 150+ guests took advantage of nearly all of it. Dinner and dancing were held under a large tent. Background music was a variety of favorites, including some Country selections as requested by the bride.
Wonser Woods Estate Estacada Wedding Reception Highlights:
- First Dance: Brett Young – In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bouquet Toss: Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman
When the dance floor opened, we had only a few couples and their kids interested in cutting a rug, but eventually everyone else got going and we had a good hour plus long run of dancing fun to hit songs such as “Happy” and “Uptown Funk.” The couple’s 7-year-old daughter also requested the currently red hot “Old Town Road” twice 🙂
Congratulations Rachel and Chris and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Great service, great music and very professional!” -Rachel Thomas
- Event Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Wonser woods 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
The Butler Barn Country Wedding
A mild summer made for a comfortable evening at Natalja and Chris’ The Butler Barn country wedding in Beaverton, Oregon on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
The white barn was the backdrop for the ceremony that began at 6pm.
The Butler Barn Country Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Groom Entrance: Florida Georgia Line – H.O.L.Y.
- Wedding Party Entrance: Keith Urban – Making Memories of Us
- Bride Entrance: Jake Owen – Made for You
- Bride/Groom Exit: Lonestar – Amazed
The reception took place in and around the adjacent brown barn that has a classic country feel.
The groom is a big fan of Ford Broncos and several restored older models were on display on the grass outside. Dinner was held inside the barn.
Background music was a variety of mostly Country music favorites as requested by the bride, including selections from George Strait, Faith Hill, Bebe Rexha f/Florida Georgia Line and more.
The Butler Barn Country Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Jake Owen – I Like You A Lot
- Cake Cutting: Scotty McCreery – This Is It
- First Dance: Florida Georgia Line – Grow Old
- Bride and Father/Mother and Son Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- Bridal Party Dance: Lil Nas – Old Town Road
There were about 75 guests in attendance and a lot of space to fill, but the extra daylight when the dance floor opened around 8:15 was not a deterrence for this group. They were ready to cut loose to the classics early on, including “Twist & Shout,” “Stayin’ Alive” and “Billie Jean,” along with Country favorites from Brooks and Dunn and Kenny Chesney.
Best wishes Natalja and Chris.
Maple Leaf Events Wedding Stevenson WA
Kindra and Brent’s Maple Leaf Events wedding took place in Stevenson, Washington on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Views of the Cascade Mountains and Columbia River Gorge were obstructed by the persistent clouds, but it was comfortable for the 125+ guests who witnessed the ceremony held outside.
Maple Leaf Events Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Tracy Lawrence – Find Out Who Your Friends Are
- Bride Entrance: Tim McGraw – My Best Friend
- Bride/Groom Exit: Justin Moore – ‘Til My Last Day
Most of the reception was also held outside on the patio. However, the dinner buffet with dining tables was in the reception hall with large windows. I was setup right outside the hall and placed a speaker inside and out during dinner and the toast so sound could be heard nearly everywhere. The bride requested mostly Country favorites for the background music during the cocktail hour and dinner.
Maple Leaf Events Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Tim McGraw – One of Those Nights
- First Dance: Randy Travis – Forever And Ever Amen
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Garter Toss: Nelly – Hot In Herre
- Last Dance: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Guests remained spread out on the property both inside and out when the dance floor officially opened to everyone around 6pm, but we had quite a few join in for the first slow dance.
They kept it going for the first uptempo selections, including Kindra’s must-play request for Garth Brooks “Ain’t Going Down (Till The Sun Comes Up),” but momentum really picked up for the “Cupid Shuffle.”
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 “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”
Congratulations Kindra and Brent and thank you Mother-of-the-Bride, Julie for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
Submitted By: Kindra Post
- Event Date: Saturday, July 6, 2019
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Stevenson 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: 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
