Events
Columbia Gorge Hotel Wedding Hood River
Gary and Jonathan’s Columbia Gorge Hotel wedding and reception was held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. The return of warm summer weather for cocktails behind the hotel and the ceremony on the Point Lawn overlooking the Columbia River, led to a magical evening on the West Lawn for the reception.
My secondary sound system provided background music for the cocktail hour that began at 4pm. Selections were a mix of R&B along with some standards (Ella, Rat Pack, etc.) as requested by Gary and Jonathan. For the ceremony, the hotel set-up their sound system and I played the music selections via my iPad.
Columbia Gorge Hotel Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Etta James – At Last
- Exit Song: Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Following the ceremony, the newlyweds had additional photos taken while guests moved to the West Lawn for dinner. Background music selections were similar to those chosen for the cocktail hour, but a little softer tempo. Featured artists included: Otis Redding, Sade, Earth Wind & Fire and more.
Columbia Gorge Hotel Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling
- Cake Cutting: Marvin Gaye – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: BeBe and CeCe Winans – I Found Love
- Groom and Mother Dance: Carole King – Child of Mine
On a beautiful summer evening, the stage was set for a magical night and Gary, Jon and their families and friends wasted no time getting this party started as I opened the dance floor with one of their requests from Pink.
I played everything from Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’ to the ‘Cupid Shuffle,’ plus requests for Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),’ Cher’s ‘Believe’ and more.
Congratulations Jonathan and Gary and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich did an excellent job at our wedding. I will recommend him to future friends who are going to have an event that will need a DJ.” -Jonathan Bailey and Gary Boyer Wedding
- Event Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Columbia Gorge Hotel
- 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
Corporate Karaoke Party Skamania Lodge
PRO DJs hosted a corporate karaoke party at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington on Friday, August 27, 2021. This event was held outside on the Boulder Terrace next to Glacier Hall and this was the second time we had the opportunity to work for this company.
This group loves to sing and it didn’t take them long to fill the performance list. The ever-popular “Pour Some Sugar On Me” really got things going and other crowd favorites like “Shout, “Dancing Queen” and “Don’t Stop Believing” made this a night to remember.
Karaoke is very popular, especially for corporate and holiday party events and PRO DJs can set you up with all you need to get your guests behind a microphone.
Your group can laugh, have fun, and display their singing talents! Our Karaoke package includes over 6,000 karaoke titles, microphones, and lyrics monitor.
Delightful Summer Day Lakeside Gardens Wedding
Rachel and David’s Lakeside Gardens wedding took place on Sunday, August 22, 2021 on a delightful summer day.
The weather was perfect for the ceremony outside at the Upper Gazebo where I was greeted by a resident swan as I setup my second sound system on the deck just outside the groom’s room.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Groom Escort Bride’s Mother: Billy Idol – White Wedding (Part 2)
- Wedding Party & Bride Entrance: Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black – When I Said I Do
- Bride/Groom Exit: Wham! – Everything She Wants
Following the ceremony, guests moved inside the Grande Estate for the reception. While they enjoyed drinks and refreshments, I played a mix of background music from a variety of artists that included bride and groom favorites: Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jason Mraz, Faramarz Aslani and Brooks & Dunn.
Near the end of dinner, the newlyweds planned a surprise performance from local professional belly dancer, Aksana Danilava.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Billy Idol – White Wedding
- First Dance: 311 – Love Song
- Bride/Father Dance: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl
- Groom/Daughter Dance: 311 – Amber
- Dollar Dance: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Feat. Kelis – Got Your Money
- Bouquet Toss: En Vogue – My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)
- Last Dance: Wham! – Everything She Wants
There were a lot of special events planned for this wedding, allowing only about an hour for dancing. However, the guests made the most of it, packing the dance floor for a set of mostly recent hit songs from the last decade.
Congratulations Rachel and David and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Just want to thank you again for helping us create a memorable night.” -David & Rachel Saber
- Event Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Lakeside 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: 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
Astoria Oregon Wedding The Loft at the Red Building
Tonnie and Dean’s Astoria Oregon wedding was held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at The Loft at the Red Building in Astoria.
With a great view of the Astoria–Megler Bridge in the background, the ceremony began around 4:30pm.
Astoria Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bride/Groom Entrance: Alexi Murdoch – All My Days
- Bride/Groom Exit: Edward Sharpe & the Magenetic Zeroes – Home
The reception followed immediately afterwards and background music during cocktails and dinner featured a mix of the bride and groom’s favorite artists, including Khurangbin, Will Van Horn, Whitney, Paper Kites, Surfaces, Ray LaMontagne, Van Morrison and more.
Astoria Oregon Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Surfaces – Sunday Best
- First Dance: Van Morrison – Crazy Love
- Last Dance: Willie Nelson – The Party’s Over
With 40+ guests in attendance, the dance floor opened to everyone around 7pm and from the first song was very active until we wrapped at 10pm. Recent hits “Can’t Stop The Feeling” and “Uptown Funk,” were well-received, as well as the bride’s request for “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias. Older favorites were also popular, including a set of 80’s rock classics over the final 30 minutes.
Congratulations Tonnie and Dean and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Perfect Day For Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding
With extreme hot weather forecasted for later in the week, Zonna and Khang’s big day fell on the perfect day as the high was a comfortable 77 degrees for their Bridal Veil Lakes wedding and reception on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
The ceremony was held in the Gorge Overlook directly across the lake from the main reception area. With a separate sound system, I provided the music and a lapel microphone for the officiant.
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party and Bride Entrance: Pachebel – Canon in D
- Bride/Groom Exit: Vivaldi – “Spring,” Allegro, (from The Four Seasons)
Following the ceremony, guests were encouraged to discover the venue and walk along the path along the lake to the reception area. When they began arriving for the reception, I played a mix of background music for cocktails and dinner that featured favorites of the bride and groom. Artists included: Ed Sheeran, Dayglow, Beach House, Fleetwood Mac and others.
Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Spandau Ballet – True
- Cake Cutting: Benjamin Longman – True Love Will Find You In The End
- First Dance: Andy Williams – Moon River
- Last Dance: Ed Sheeran – Photograph
Space was a little tight under the canopy, but many guests joined in for the opening slow dance ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ by Elvis Presley.
With about an hour left, we packed in as much party as possible and the floor stayed active to big hits ‘Twist & Shout,’ ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ and more.
Best wishes Zonna and Khang! Thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
Submitted By: Khang Do
- Event Date: Sunday, August 8, 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
