Lauren & Jameson’s Smokin’ Hot Wedding

Published September 4, 2011 | By Rich Ellis

The forecast called for hot East winds blowing out of the Columbia River Gorge and with forest fires on Mt. Hood, some of that smoke was expected in the Portland area. Hazy skies was an understatement though and it felt like we were in the thick of the fires all day Saturday, September 3, 2011.

This impacted the view a little from the scenic Meriwether’s Skyline Farm in Northwest Portland, but it didn’t damper the mood for Lauren and Jameson’s wedding. These two just wanted to enjoy their celebration, no matter the weather or anything else that may occur. They were a real pleasure.

For the ceremony, there were no attendants. The groom was escorted by his parents, followed by the bride with her parents. After they were introduced by the officiant (Reverend Clara Alexander) at the end of the ceremony, the newlyweds had a champagne toast. I then played their exit song, while guests assembled for a group photo.

Wedding Highlights:

Ceremony

Bride/Groom Entrance Song: Tracy Chapman – The Promise
Bride/Groom Exit Song: Paul McCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed

Reception

Cocktail/Dinner Music: Variety with some Country
Cake (Cobbler) Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
First Dance: Adele – To Make You Feel My Love
Bride and Father Dance: Paul Simon – Father and Daughter
Bouquet Toss: Flo Rida f/T-Pain – Low
Last Dance: Bob Seger – We’ve Got Tonite

With the heavy smoke, I was somewhat concerned that guests may tire easily on the dance floor, but we caught a break and the air cleared a little. All that smoke moved to the horizon and provided a stellar sunset (see photo below). After the sun disappeared, we got it going and guests were fired up for a good time. I played a few classics and a lot of current hit songs, including crowd favorite and bride/groom request LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem.’ It was a great event and many guests let me know after how much they enjoyed the evening.

Big Congratulations to Lauren and Jameson. Thank you for choosing PRO DJs. -Rich

Post Event Satisfaction Survey:

“We could not have asked for a better DJ and music experience for our wedding! Rich provided an amazing array of music to keep our guests dancing the night away. He also gave much-appreciated advice along the way to ensure a smooth event. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend PRO DJs. Thank you for helping to create a perfect wedding celebration!” -Lauren Brouwer

Event Date: Saturday, September 3, 2011
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