Labor Day Weekend Wedding At Adrianna Hill
Melissa and Stephen had planned all along to have their Labor Day weekend wedding inside, so an occasional splash of rain was no big deal for their big day on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom in downtown Portland, Oregon.
The ceremony was originally planned for a church nearby, but moved at the last minute to the reception venue. I was happy to accomodate them with extra time and a lapel microphone for the officiant.
Labor Day Weekend Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Processional: La Valse D’Amelie (Orchestra Version) Amelie Poulain Soundtrack
- Bride Entrance: Enya – On Your Shore
- Unity Candle: Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla
- Bride/Groom Exit: Capital Cities – Safe and Sound
Following the ceremony, the guests exited to the upstairs balcony overlooking the ballroom as venue staff rearranged the room for dinner. During this time, I played a variety background music requested by the bride and groom, including songs from the Beach Boys, the Beatles and their favorite, Van Morrison.
Labor Day Weekend Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: U2 – Beautiful Day
- Cake Cutting: U2 – The Sweetest Thing
- First Dance: Van Morrison – Crazy Love
- Father and Daughter Dance: Beatles – Here Comes the Sun
- Groom and Mother Dance: Frank Sinatra – Young At Heart
- Anniversary Dance: Anne Murray – Could I Have This Dance
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies
- Garter Toss: Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal
- Last Dance Song: Van Morrison – Moondance
After the formal dances, Melissa and Stephen wanted a group photo of everyone taken standing in the shape of a heart. There were nearly 250 people, but somehow it worked and with many guests in attendance married, it made for a nice transition to the anniversay dance.
The longest married couple was Ed and Edna (over 60 years), who are the grandparents of Melissa’s childhood friend, Katie. Melissa noted in our planning meeting and I announced that she and Katie would watch Annie and Michael Jackson videos at Grandma Edna’s and Grandpa Ed’s house when they were kids. The newlyweds presented them with a bottle of wine.
Melissa and Stephen love the oldies and those songs were well received… ‘Twist & Shout,’ ‘Beat It,’ and even Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ packed the dance floor.
Everyone was loving the current songs as well.., ‘Fancy,’ ‘Timber’ and ‘the hot new track ‘Rather Be’ from Clean Bandit.
Congratulations Melissa and Stephen and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“We were very pleased with everything.” -Melissa & Stephen
- Event Date: Saturday, August 30, 2014
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom
- 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: Good
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
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- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Good
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
