Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel Portland Wedding

 
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