I had the opportunity to be the DJ at a wedding for a longtime family friend on August 11, 2019. Kacey and Trevor’s Sunday afternoon Camas wedding was held at the Camas Community Center.
 

 
Sunday Afternoon Camas Wedding Ceremony Highlights:

• Groom Entrance: Ennio Morricone – Ecstasy of Gold
• Bride Entrance: Christina Perri – Arms
• Bride/Groom Exit: Kool & The Gang – Celebration

The reception began immediately following the wedding. Guests enjoyed beverages and conversation as I played a background set featuring a variety of artists, such as The Beatles, Adele, George Strait and more.
 
Sunday Afternoon Camas Wedding Reception Highlights:

• Grand Entrance: Bebe Rexha f/Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
• First Dance: Ed Sheeran – Perfect
• Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

 
With just under 70 guests in attendance, it was a gradual start to the dance floor. Although I noticed quite a few moving and grooving in their seats at some tables 🙂
 

 
The dance floor was rockin’ though to all the big hits, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Cha Cha Slide,” and current smash “Old Town Road,” and Sunday afternoon felt like a Saturday night.
 


 
Congratulations Kacey and Trevor!
 
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
 
“Rich was Amazing! He had people dancing that don’t dance.”  -Kacey Souki

• Event Date: Sunday, August 11, 2019
• Event Type: Wedding & Reception
• Event Location: Camas Community Center
• 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

 
It was a comfortable 75 degrees for Brenda and Brian’s Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel Portland wedding ceremony in the courtyard, but much hotter on the dance floor for the reception later on in the Marina Ballroom on Saturday, July 27, 2019.
 

 
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel Portland Wedding Ceremony Highlights:

• Wedding Party Entrance: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
• Bride Entrance: Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
• Bride/Groom Exit: Bruno Mars – Marry You

The cocktail hour was also held in the courtyard. Background music was a mix of Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Light Pop as requested by the bride. Artists included Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Diana Krall and more.
 

 
The reception continued with dinner scheduled for 7pm downstairs in the Marina Ballroom. I had a short window to move my sound system and set-up again just in time for the first guests to arrive. Shortly after everyone was seated, I introduced the parents, officiant, wedding party and bride and groom for the Grand Entrance. This was followed by the toast and dinner. Background music was similar to what was played during cocktails, but a little softer tempo.
 

 
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel Portland Wedding Reception Highlights:

• Grand Entrance: Sister Sledge – We Are Family
• Cake Cutting: Natalie Cole – This Will Be…(An Everlasting Love)
• First Dance: Zedd – Clarity (Acoustic Version)
• Bride and Father Dance: Julio Iglesias – De Nina a Mujer
• Groom and Mother Dance: Mikki Viereck – A Song For My Son On His Wedding Day
• Bridal Party Dance: Spice Girls – Wannabe
• Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
• Last Dance: Steam – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

When the dance floor opened to all shortly after 9pm, it was evident guests were hungry to get going and have a good time shaking it up. They appreciated a variety of music, but especially “Twist & Shout” and “The Twist,” Cha Cha dancing, disco classics and recent hit songs.
 






 
Best wishes Brenda and Brian. Thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
 
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
 
“Rich was amazing. He kept the party going until the end of the night. Highly recommend DJ Rich Ellis for any event.”  -Brenda and Brian Fitzgerald

• Event Date: Saturday, July 27, 2019
• Event Type: Wedding & Reception
• Event Location: Kimpton Riverplace 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: 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

 
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!

 
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.