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Wedding And Reception In St. Helens Oregon
Sidney and Tanner’s Wedding and Reception in St. Helens Oregon was held at a private residence near the top of Columbia Heights on Saturday, July 16, 2022
The gentleman who owns the property said you can normally see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams on a clear day. There was cloud cover for this one (photographers love that), but the temperature was perfect in the mid-70’s and no rain.
St. Helens Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Groom Entrance: Europe – The Final Countdown
- Wedding Party Entrance: Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling
- Bride Entrance: Beatles – Here Comes The Sun
- Bride/Groom Exit: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Following the wedding ceremony, all guests gathered for one large group photo before moving to the dining area above and relaxing with a beverage on the lawn. I played a mix of background music that included a variety of medium tempo hits, along with some Country favorites as requested by the bride and groom.
St. Helens Oregon Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Pink – Raise Your Glass
- Cake Cutting: Archies – Sugar, Sugar
- First Dance: Tim McGraw – My Best Friend
- Bride and Father Dance: Scott Thomas – This Dance
- Groom and Mother Dance: Tim McGraw – Humble and Kind
- Anniversary Dance: Shania Twain – You’re Still The One
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- Garter Toss: Nelly – Hot In Herre
- Last Dance: AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
For the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances, Sidney and Tanner requested that all fathers and daughters and mothers and sons joined them about halfway through each dance. We had a great turnout for both and after the bouquet and garter toss, turned up the energy that kept the dance floor hot for the next two hours.
The rest of the night everyone enjoyed getting down a variety of classics and recent hits, including “Uptown Funk”, “Footloose”, Country favorites and more
Best wishes Sidney and Tanner and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Sherwood Oregon
It was a gorgeous day and a comfortable 75 degrees for Samantha and Andrew’s Ponzi Vineyards Wedding in Sherwood, Oregon on Saturday, July 9, 2022. The ceremony was held outside on the lawn overlooking the vineyard. I provided microphones and a live harpist played the music.
The harpist continued playing live music during the cocktail hour. I then took over for dinner and announced the newlyweds as they entered the Laurelwood Room dining area. Background music was a variety of selections from artists chosen by the bride and groom, including Tom Misch, Amy Winehouse, and Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga duets.
Ponzi Vineyards Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love
- Cake Cutting: Calvin Harris Feat. Florence Welsh – Sweet Nothing
- First Dance: Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
- Groom and Mother Dance: Celine Dion Duet With Andrea Bocelli – The Prayer
- Last Dance: Spice Girls – 2 Become 1
The first dance and groom/mother dance were held on the patio outside the dining area with most guests watching from the outside.
Following the groom/mother dance, I invited all guests to the Founders Terrace for dancing. Since this area was around the corner and out of view during the ceremony and reception, it took a few songs to get everyone there. It was a great crowd with amazing energy. They danced to everything from Whitney Houston to Dua Lipa, along with requests for “Cha Cha Slide” and “Cupid Shuffle”.
Congratulations Samantha and Andrew and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
June Zenith Vineyard Wedding Salem Oregon
Hanna and Josh’s wedding and reception was held at Zenith Vineyard in Salem, Oregon on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
The wettest spring on record had more rain in the forecast, but we caught a break for the ceremony outside with only a few light drops off and on. It turned out to be a nice day with an occasional breeze that required a cover for the lapel microphone worn by the officiant. This cover looks like a small critter, but it completely blocked any noise from the wind, so it was welcome.
Zenith Vineyard Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: The Hit Crew – Feels Like Home (Instrumental)
- Bride Entrance: Piano Dreamers – You’re Still The One (Instrumental)
- Bride/Groom Exit: Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
My main sound system was setup inside and background music for cocktails and dinner featured a variety of recent and classic hits that included artists Adele, Al Green, Michael Buble and Motown favorites.
Zenith Vineyard Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Beyonce f/Jay-Z – Crazy In Love
- Cake Cutting: Archies – Sugar Sugar
- First Dance: John Legend – Conversations In The Dark
- Bride and Father Dance: Taylor Swift – Never Grow Up
- Groom and Mother Dance: Michael Buble – Forever Now
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
The dance floor opened just after 7pm with the mid-June daylight still flooding in for most of the evening, but we had a great turnout from the start.
I played a variety of hit songs from all eras: disco and classic rock, 80’s, 90’s, recent Top 40 and Country… Everything from “Uptown Funk” and “Footloose” to “Twist and Shout” and “Cupid Shuffle”.
Congratulations Hanna and Josh and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was absolutely amazing and accommodating to our last minute needs! He was professional and an expert at keeping everyone on the dance floor!” -Hanna Young & Joshua Eitzen Wedding
- Event Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Zenith Vineyard
- 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
December Wedding McMenamins Grand Lodge
Tori and Mike’s wedding and reception took place at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
The first Saturday of December brought the expected cold rain, but the tent placed in front of the Children’s Cottage provided plenty of cover for their exchange of vows.
Wedding McMenamins Grand Lodge Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Taylor Swift – Begin Again (Official Instrumental)
- Bride Entrance: Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
- Bride/Groom Exit: Pharrell Williams – Happy
The reception followed immediately inside the Children’s Cottage. However, with 130 guests in attendance, we had to make use of all the space with two dining rooms upstairs and one in the main Priscillas Room where the dancing took place later on. In fact, space was at such a premium, dining tables completely covered the dance floor.
Including the ceremony, I needed to provide music in three different locations on the property. For the dining areas upstairs, I was able to connect my Ipad with a pre-programmed setlist to the house system while I played background music live for guests in Priscillas Room.
Wedding McMenamins Grand Lodge Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling
- Cake Cutting: Taylor Swift – Lover
- First Dance: Ed Sheeran – Perfect
- Bride and Father, Groom and Mother Dance: Taylor Swift – Never Grow Up
- Bouquet Toss: Meghan Trainor – Dear Future Husband
Following dinner, all guests returned to the tent where the ceremony happened earlier for the toast and cake cutting. We then returned to Priscillas Room for the formal dances and then everyone joined in with an amazing energy, filling the floor for most of the night. We got off to a great start with “At Last,” “Twist & Shout,” “Stayin’ Alive”, the bride and groom’s request for “Uptown Funk” and more.
Best wishes Tori and Mike and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Overall the DJ was wonderful! The dance floor was great, you did an amazing job keeping everyone interested! Thank you for everything! We had a truly magical day!” -Victoria Lipski & Michael Mick Wedding
- Event Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: The grand lodge mcmenamins
- 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: Good
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Good
- 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
November Troutdale House Wedding Celebration
Ashley and Mike’s Troutdale House wedding took place on Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Troutdale, Oregon.
The ceremony was held in the downstairs wine cellar with the couple’s good friend Tim officiating his first ever wedding, that included a unity whiskey pour.
Troutdale House Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bridal Party and Bride Entrance: Foreigner – Waiting For A Girl Like You
- Unity Whiskey Pour: Sammy Kershaw – Love Of My Life
- Bride/Groom Exit: Stevie Wonder – Signed Sealed Delivered…
The reception followed upstairs in the Enchanted Ballroom. For background music, the bride selected upbeat 70’s disco songs during the cocktail hour and 80’s power ballads during dinner.
Troutdale House Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Nelly – E.I.
- Cake Cutting: Echo & The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar
- First Dance: Mutemath – You are Mine
- Bride and Father Dance: Alison Krauss – When You Say Nothing At All
- Groom and Mother Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- Anniversary Dance: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – I’ve Had the Time Of My Life
- Boquet Toss: Don Henley – All She Wants To Do Is Dance
- Bridal Party Dance: Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
- Last Dance: Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way
The dance floor at this venue is a long, narrow aisleway in front of the bar. The area filled with all the married couples for the anniversary dance that revealed Jim and Leslie were married the longest at 50 years. From there, the energy picked up as I played The Beatles “Twist & Shout”, “Cupid Shuffle”, “Hey Ya” and more.
Congratulations Ashley and Mike! Thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
Submitted By: Ashley Bjorum
- Event Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Troutdale House
- 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
