Wedding
Events at Hunt & Gather Catering Wedding Portland Oregon
Krista and Bernie’s wedding reception was held at Events at Hunt & Gather Catering in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Following the ceremony at a private residence, guests began arriving at this Pearl District venue around 5pm. Background music was a mix of upbeat love songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s as requested by the bride. I played selections from Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates and more.
The groom suggested upbeat Indie pop love songs be played during dinner, including Vampire Weekend – We Belong Together, Fruit Bats – When U love Somebody and Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Events at Hunt & Gather Catering Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: American Authors – Best Day Of My Life
- First Dance: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Last Dance: Taylor Swift – Lover
The dance floor opened to everyone around 8:20pm with Chubby Checker’s “The Twist”, that was dedicated to the bride’s father, who passed away eight years earlier.
I played a variety of hit songs with a focus on the newlyweds favorites from the late 90’s and early 2000’s, along with Top 40 hits. Guests had a great time dancing to “Hey Ya”, “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”, “Pump Up The Jam” and more.
Congratulations Krista and Bernie and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Cannon Beach Oregon
Oregon Coast Wedding DJ Rich Ellis had the opportunity to perform at Haley and Trevin’s Surfsand Resort wedding and reception on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
The weather was beautiful with lots of sunshine and the couple had decided to have the ceremony on the beach. However, the threat of sneaker waves prevented that from happening and vows were exchanged in the main ballroom in front of the fireplace.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Prelude/Wedding Party Entrance: Classical Selections
- Bride Entrance: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 8,4 “winter”
- Bride/Groom Exit: Black Pumas – Know You Better
The reception followed right away and background music was a variety of rock, easy listening and pop selections as requested by the bride and groom. Photos were taken outside on the back deck before one large group photo on the dance floor. The dinner buffet opened around 6pm.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Ray LaMontagne – You Are the Best Thing
- First Dance: Ray LaMontagne – Shelter
- Bride/Father and Groom/Mother Dance: Sia – Helium
- Last Dance: Ben Harper – Forever
The dance floor opened to the 75 guests around 7:40pm and several joined in right away before the energy gradually picked up as I played a variety of classic and recent hits, including selections from The Beatles, Bee Gees, Usher, Rihanna and more.
Congratulations Haley and Trevin and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Gearhart Oregon
Rachel and Pete’s McMenamins Sand Trap wedding was held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Gearhart on the Oregon Coast.
The couple decided to have a private ceremony on the beach so I was just there for the reception in the downstairs ballroom located just off the golf course.
Background music was a variety of familiar selections including Country favorites as requested by the bride and groom.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: AC/DC – Let Me Put My Love Into You
- Cake Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Tyler Childers – Lady May
- Bride and Father Dance: Josh Turner, I’ll Be There
- Groom and Mother Dance: Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink
- Anniversary Dance: Dean Martin – Heaven Can Wait
The dance floor opened to everyone around 7:45pm and guests didn’t waste any time getting down to classic hits like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Shout” plus the newlyweds favorites from Michael Jackson, AC/DC and more.
The lights were on the entire evening, but that was no deterrent for this group.
Congratulations Rachel and Pete and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich did such and amazing job at our wedding! Highly recommend! We would hire him all over again!!” -Rachel Christensen & Pete Jochim
- Event Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding Reception
- Event Location: McMenamins Sand Trap Bar & Grill in Gearhart
- 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
Lucy’s Garden Ridgefield Washington Wedding
It was a perfect early autumn day for Hailey and Wyatt’s Lucy’s Garden Ridgefield Washington wedding on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
I provided sound in three separate areas, the barn, tent area and ceremony site, the latter included a lapel microphone for the officiant and handheld cordless microphone for the vows.
Lucy’s Garden Ridgefield Washington Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Parents/Grandparents Entrance: Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
- Bridal Party Entrance: Rascal Flatts – Bless the Broken Road
- Bride Entrance: Kina Grannis – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Piano Version)
- Newlyweds Exit: Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Following the ceremony, guests walked the short path to just outside the barn for drinks and appetizers before moving to the tent area for dinner.
Background music was a variety of pop hits from Marvin Gaye, Norah Jones, Harry Styles and more.
Lucy’s Garden Ridgefield Washington Wedding Reception Highlights:
- First Dance: Elvis Presley – Loving You
- Father/Daughter Dance: Heartland – I Loved Her First
- Bouquet Toss: ABBA – Mamma Mia
Guests had a great time dancing in the barn to a wide variety of music, including “Twist & Shout”, “Can’t Stop the Feeling”, “Cupid Shuffle” and more..
All the best Hailey and Wyatt and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich did an amazing job and was so easy to work with!” -Hailey Bufford
- Event Date: Sunday, October 9, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Lucy’s Garden
- 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
Stevenson Washington Maple Leaf Events Wedding
Abbey and Gabriel’s Maple Leaf Events wedding took place in Stevenson, Washington on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Feeling like a summer day, it was sunny and a warm 80 degrees for the ceremony outside.
Maple Leaf Events Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party & Bride Entrance: Acoustic Guitar Collective – Here Come the Sun
- Bride/Groom Exit: Michael Jackson – The Girl is Mine (with Paul McCartney)
The dinner buffet was inside the reception hall with large windows, but guests could also gather on the patio and I kept a speaker used for the ceremony outside.
I was setup just inside the hall with another speaker so music and the toast could be heard nearly everywhere.
The newlyweds requested mostly classic hits from The Beatles, Otis Redding, John Denver and more for the background music during the cocktail hour and dinner.
Maple Leaf Events Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream
- First Dance: Starship – Lord Huron – Long Lost
The dance floor opened around 3:30pm and filled quickly for the first two songs. Most guests remained spread out on the property both inside and out.
Congratulations Abbey and Gabriel and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
