Anniversary Celebration
Vow Renewal Anniversary Celebration
Hope and Sally celebrated their anniversary by renewing their vows at Ainsworth House & Gardens in Oregon City, Oregon on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
The ceremony was held outside and the celebration followed inside where I played music for dinner (selections from Vitamin String Quartet as requested by Sally) and dancing. During the ceremony, the couple offered five tips for a successful relationship. Later before their first dance, they provided a sixth tip – “there is always time to dance.”
Vow Renewal Anniversary Celebration Highlights:
- First Dance: Haley Reinhart – Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Last Dance: Wind & The Wave – Chasing Cars
The couple invited their guests to join them about half way through their first dance. Many then stuck around for uptempo music from the 80’s until now, including “Shut Up and Dance,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Shake It Off” and more.
Happy Anniversary Hope and Sally and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Thank you so much for your help in making our ceremony such a success. We really appreciate it.” -Hope and Sally McKinnis
- Event Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021
- Event Type: Anniversary Celebration
- Event Location: Ainsworth House and Gardens
- 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
PRO DJs Portland 2018 Events Review
Reflecting on 2018, PRO DJs has put together video slideshows of the many weddings and events we have performed over the past year.
WEDDINGS:
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Rich was amazing from start to finish. He helped plan, answered our questions whenever we had them and coordinated with other vendors the day of the wedding. The music was great and exactly what we asked for. I will be recommending Pro DJs to everyone I know who needs a great DJ. Very professional and organized. Made our wedding day that much better! -Michelle Love (Michelle & Heather’s Wedding) – Salem, OR (4-14-18)
Rich made everything so much easier! Being new to this idea of putting on a BIG wedding, it was marvelous to have a professional DJ who knew just what to do and kept everything on track. Thank you so much! Our daughter and son-in-laws special day could not have gone more smoothly! -Ronda Wallace (Laura Wallace & Nick Reyes Wedding) – Hood River, OR (6-2-18)
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did with the music. Everyone had a wonderful time and we will be happy to refer others to you. Rich Ellis provided a marvelous service. We had a slide show of our lives together and Rich coordinated song selections that were beautifully suited to the mood of the slides. I was so delighted! -Mary & Dave Krug (50th Wedding Anniversary) – Portland, OR (8-19-18)
Thank you (Rich) for helping to make our wedding the special day that it was. -Aimee Boyd & Zachary Zandt Wedding – Washougal, WA (9-2-18)
BAR MITZVAHS & BAT MITZVAHS:
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Thanks, Rich for making Yael’s Bat Mitzvah a real blast. -Daniel Raider (Yael’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (3-3-18)
We would use Rich again! -Heidi Wolfson (Rebekah’s Bat Mitzvah) – Beaverton, OR (3-24-18)
Steve was awesome. Really great. We were very happy with his professionalism and charm. -Julia Pickar (Max’s Bar Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (5-5-18)
Steve made the party amazing! -Sharon Friedman (Mara’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (6-9-18)
We had another wonderful event with Rich! The music was great. Kids and adults all had a great evening. -Jaime Kean (Lucy’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (6-16-18)
Rich was a super resource and made our event! HUGE THANKS! -Leticia Kleinberg (Maia’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (6-30-18)
We’ve been to many Pro DJ events and many with Rich. We couldn’t wait to have him at our event. He’s so easy to work with and such a gentle soul. He know kids, knows how to read a room and knows how to make a party rock!!! Thank you for a most fabulous evening!! -Jennifer and Ken Zeidman (Ruthie’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (7-14-18)
Rich did a great job at my son’s Bar Mitzvah. He kept the energy at the right level throughout the evening. He kept the kids entertained during cocktail hour with games, which allowed the adults to mingle without a lot of distraction. Then, when it was time to focus on dancing, he played a great mix of music that had young and old alike dancing. We requested a couple slow dances and those were added in at just the right time. Great, memorable evening. -Anna Winthrop (Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (8-25-18)
I just wish I had another kid so I could look forward to having Steve be our DJ again! Will have to work on that!!! -Debbie Plawner (Miriam’s Bat Mitzvah) – Portland, OR (10-13-18)
He (Steve) was and is always a spectacular partner in the event. There is a reason so many people choose you all. He is amazing. All the kids know him. He can read a room well and know just what to do! -Marisa Brown (Eleanor’s Bat Mitzvah) – Lake Oswego, OR (10-20-18)
CORPORATE & KARAOKE:
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Rich did great. We will definitely book him for future events. -Ashton, Graffeo Chiropractic Clinic – Portland, OR (1-6-18)
Rich was the Best! It was a pleasure working with you and thank you for making our company picnic a success! I know we will be working with you again in the future. -Kathy Korb, DSV Road Transport Company Picnic – Portland, OR (8-12-18)
Everything was wonderful, there is nothing I can think of that could have been done better. Rich was a great DJ/KJ, and I would highly recommend Pro DJs for any event. -Shelly Garteiz, BillerudKorsnäs Company Karaoke Party – Portland, OR (12-4-18)
We would like to go ahead and reserve for (December 2019) at Embassy Suites again. -Contract Furnishings Mart Company Holiday Party – Tigard, OR (12-8-18)
Rich did an Excellent job! Everyone had a great time! -Carly Gray, The Home Depot Holiday Party – Portland, OR (12-9-18)
Rocked the event!!!!! Dj was perfect!!!!! I’m going to hire again! -Tracy Burback–Munoz, Private Karaoke Christmas Party – Battle Ground, WA (12-15-18)
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50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mary and Dave celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at Madeleine Parish Hall in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, August 19, 2018.
Background music was a mix of their favorites from the past such as “(Theme From A) Summer Place” from Percy Faith, “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley and selections from the Beatles.
Shortly after their guests arrived and before the buffet opened, Mary and Dave renewed their vows. A little later, as everyone was finishing their meal, a slide show was presented. As you can imagine, this featured many photos from 50 years of marriage. As this was happening, I played some of their favorite songs in the background.
50th Wedding Anniversary Slideshow Music Selections:
- Barbara Streisand – People Who Need People
- Ella Fitzgerald – Someone To Watch Over Me
- Nat King Cole – When I Fall In Love
- Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings
- Billy Joel – Lullabye
- Elton John – Circle of Life
Following the slideshow, Mary and Dave danced their first dance to “Some Enchanted Evening” by Perry Como, inviting their guests to join them about half way through the song. Many then stuck around for “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers and then some more uptempo music from the Beatles and swing dances, “In The Mood” and “Jailhouse Rock.” The “Hokey Pokey” was also requested.
Congratulations Mary and Dave and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did with the music. Everyone had a wonderful time. Rich Ellis provided a marvelous service. We had a slide show of our lives together and Rich coordinated song selections that were beautifully suited to the mood of the slides. I was so delighted!” -Mary Krug – Portland, OR
- Event Date: Sunday, August 19, 2018
- Event Type: 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
- Event Location: Madeleine Parish Hall, Portland, Oregon
- 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
