Events
Feels Like Summer March Wedding In Canby
It was a toasty 70 degrees with lots of sunshine for Katelynn and Justin’s wedding in Canby, Oregon on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The ceremony and reception could have been held outside at Oak View Acres, but who could have predicted it would be this nice, so early in the year.
The bride really liked the lighting inside, so we stuck to the plan. However, the large door remained open for most of the afternoon and evening and guests were still able to enjoy the view and feel of a warm Spring day.
Wedding in Canby Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Processional/Bride Entrance: Canon In D (Pachelbel)
- Bride/Groom Exit: Water Music (Handel)
For background music during cocktails and dinner, the newlyweds requested a mix of classic rock and Country favorites. The setlist included selections from Fleetwood Mac, Tim McGraw, Tom Petty and more. Guests were released to the buffet for dinner by answering fun trivia questions about the bride and/or groom.
Wedding in Canby Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
- Cake Cutting: Jack Johnson – Better Together
- First Dance: Brad Paisley – Then
- Bride and Father Dance: Heartland – I Loved Her First
- Groom and Mother Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- Bouquet Toss: Shania Twain – Any Man of Mine
- Last Dance: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – It’s Your Love
There was still a lot of daylight left when the dance floor opened to everyone and with around 40 guests in attendance, it was mostly young children with their parents early on having a good time with classic oldies from The Beatles, Van Morrison, Brooks and Dunn and more.
Eventually, nearly everyone joined in for a good run of dancing fun with songs like ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ and a request for ‘Play That Funky Music.’ We also got a little current with the latest smash ‘Uptown Funk,’ as well as ‘Happy’ and ‘I Gotta Feeling.’
Congratulations Katelynn and Justin.
Valentine’s Day Portland Oregon Wedding
February 14th fell on a Saturday in 2015 and Andrea and Alex jumped at the chance for a Valentine’s Day Portland, Oregon wedding.
Both the ceremony and reception were held in the Heritage Ballroom on the second floor of Bridgeport Brewery in Northwest Portland.
Valentine’s Day Portland Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Processional: Instrumental of “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- Bride Entrance: Us The Duo – No Matter Where You Are
- Bride/Groom Exit: Stevie Wonder – Signed Sealed Delivered…
The newlyweds wanted a variety of music for the dance floor later on, but for cocktails and dinner, requested all Country music. I played a mix that featured selections from George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band and more. During one song, Mark Wills ‘Back at One,’ a table with mostly members of the wedding party spontaneously broke out singing the chorus.
Valentine’s Day Portland Oregon Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: DJ Snake f_Lil Jon – Turn Down For What
- Cake Cutting: Beatles – All You Need Is Love
- First Dance: Lee Brice – I Don’t Dance
- Bride and Father Dance: Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
- Groom and Mother Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- Bridal Party Dance: Chris Brown – Forever
- Bouquet Toss: Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
- Garter Toss: Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
- Last Dance: Jason Mraz – Love Someone
Andrea and Alex decided against the traditional cake cutting and opted for donuts from Voodoo Donuts made in their likeness. In place of feeding a piece of cake to each other, they bit the heads off of their donuts 🙂
The dance floor at Bridgeport Brewery is pretty much the entire area in front of the bar and guests made good use of it, dancing to everything from ‘Brickhouse’ as requested by the father of the bride to the latest hot hit, ‘Uptown Funk’ from Mark Ronson f/Bruno Mars.
Congratulations Andrea and Alex and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was an amazing DJ!!! My wedding day went off without a hitch and played everything I wanted!!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone!!!” -Andrea Rodriguez & Alex Frace
- Event Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Bridgeport Brew Pub
- 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
DJ Revs Up Downtown Portland Bat Mitzvah
Lawren and her friends and family had a great time at her downtown Portland Bat Mitzvah held at the Embassy Suites on Saturday, January 31, 2015.
DJ Steve Marker provided the games and hit music that brought everyone together in the Queen Marie Ballroom.
Thank you Andie Petkus Photography for sharing photos from this event.
Mazel Tov Lawren and thank you mom Anna for choosing PRO DJs. -Rich
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Steve was fantastic! He did an amazing job and got everyone out dancing. So many people told us how they enjoyed him as a DJ. Thanks again!!” -Anna Paris
- Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2015
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Embassy Suites Downtown
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- 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
2015 Kicks Off With 2 Portland Bat Mitzvahs
Portland DJs Rich Ellis and Steve Marker performed at two separate Portland Bat Mitzvahs on Saturday, January 3, 2015. New Year’s Eve celebrations were still fresh, but that didn’t slow down partygoers from having a good time.
Amber’s intimate Bat Mitzvah celebration was held at Congregation Shaarie Torah in Northwest Portland and following a brief Havdalah service, the fun launched quickly with ‘The Hora’ and chair raising.
The dance floor was now officially opened and per the guest of honor’s request, Rich played Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It.’ Amber may be the biggest M.J. fan ever, so much so, she had a poster of the ‘Thriller’ album cover on an easel right next to the dance floor 🙂
Abby’s Bat Mitzvah party took place at the Sentinel Hotel (formerly Governor) in Downtown Portland. Steve also performed at her sister Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah back in June, 2012.
Abby requested everything from ‘Cupid Shuffle’ to the now classic ‘Stacy’s Mom’ by Fountains of Wayne, as well as many tracks from Beyonce. Steve played the hot hits and brought the energy guests expect from him with fun and timely interaction.
Mazel Tov Amber and Abby and thank you parents for choosing PRO DJs!
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Steve is fantastic! He gets everyone out on the dance floor. The music is not too loud, but definitely feels like a party. The games are great and intersperesed into the evening. He manages the time of the event really well.” -Sarah Glass
- Event Date: Saturday, January 3, 2015
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Sentinel Hotel
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- 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: Good
- Equipment Appearance: Good
- 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
9 Years At Vancouver Company Holiday Party
Saturday, December 13, 2014 marked 9 years since PRO DJs had the opportunity to perform at the first Vancouver company holiday party for a local garden supply business, and we have done every one since.
We appreciate the confidence they have in us and it was another big time party at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Their annual event always includes gambling, generous amounts of prizes and of course, dancing.
The gaming tables are open from the beginning until just after dinner in the large foyer that is adjacent to the large Grand Ballroom. With around 300 guests, this is a nice fit with a large dance floor, plenty of display room for the prizes and a photo booth, complete with props.
For cocktails and dinner, I played a mix of Christmas favorites as requested by our client, until the gaming tables closed about 8:30pm. The employees then got really excited for the giveaways. As usual, there were some fantastic prizes, including electronics, tools, gift cards, and a 65″ flat screen television. There was also a cash machine… always a big hit with anyone 🙂
With so many prizes, it normally takes awhile (almost two hours) to draw all the winners, but this group never seems to mind. This certainly bodes well for the dance floor as everyone is in a great mood and ready to party a little more.
After a few classics, including Michael Jackson, the mostly younger crowd loved the recent hits and we rolled ‘Fancy,’ ‘Can’t Hold Us’ the current smash ‘Uptown Funk’ and more.
Thanks again Kristy for continuing to choose PRO DJs for your annual Christmas party. Happy Holidays. -Rich
