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Events at Hunt & Gather Catering Wedding Portland Oregon
Krista and Bernie’s wedding reception was held at Events at Hunt & Gather Catering in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Following the ceremony at a private residence, guests began arriving at this Pearl District venue around 5pm. Background music was a mix of upbeat love songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s as requested by the bride. I played selections from Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates and more.
The groom suggested upbeat Indie pop love songs be played during dinner, including Vampire Weekend – We Belong Together, Fruit Bats – When U love Somebody and Maps by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Events at Hunt & Gather Catering Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: American Authors – Best Day Of My Life
- First Dance: Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
- Last Dance: Taylor Swift – Lover
The dance floor opened to everyone around 8:20pm with Chubby Checker’s “The Twist”, that was dedicated to the bride’s father, who passed away eight years earlier.
I played a variety of hit songs with a focus on the newlyweds favorites from the late 90’s and early 2000’s, along with Top 40 hits. Guests had a great time dancing to “Hey Ya”, “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”, “Pump Up The Jam” and more.
Congratulations Krista and Bernie and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Cannon Beach Oregon
Oregon Coast Wedding DJ Rich Ellis had the opportunity to perform at Haley and Trevin’s Surfsand Resort wedding and reception on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
The weather was beautiful with lots of sunshine and the couple had decided to have the ceremony on the beach. However, the threat of sneaker waves prevented that from happening and vows were exchanged in the main ballroom in front of the fireplace.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Prelude/Wedding Party Entrance: Classical Selections
- Bride Entrance: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 8,4 “winter”
- Bride/Groom Exit: Black Pumas – Know You Better
The reception followed right away and background music was a variety of rock, easy listening and pop selections as requested by the bride and groom. Photos were taken outside on the back deck before one large group photo on the dance floor. The dinner buffet opened around 6pm.
Surfsand Resort Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Ray LaMontagne – You Are the Best Thing
- First Dance: Ray LaMontagne – Shelter
- Bride/Father and Groom/Mother Dance: Sia – Helium
- Last Dance: Ben Harper – Forever
The dance floor opened to the 75 guests around 7:40pm and several joined in right away before the energy gradually picked up as I played a variety of classic and recent hits, including selections from The Beatles, Bee Gees, Usher, Rihanna and more.
Congratulations Haley and Trevin and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Gearhart Oregon
Rachel and Pete’s McMenamins Sand Trap wedding was held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Gearhart on the Oregon Coast.
The couple decided to have a private ceremony on the beach so I was just there for the reception in the downstairs ballroom located just off the golf course.
Background music was a variety of familiar selections including Country favorites as requested by the bride and groom.
McMenamins Sand Trap Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: AC/DC – Let Me Put My Love Into You
- Cake Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Tyler Childers – Lady May
- Bride and Father Dance: Josh Turner, I’ll Be There
- Groom and Mother Dance: Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink
- Anniversary Dance: Dean Martin – Heaven Can Wait
The dance floor opened to everyone around 7:45pm and guests didn’t waste any time getting down to classic hits like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Shout” plus the newlyweds favorites from Michael Jackson, AC/DC and more.
The lights were on the entire evening, but that was no deterrent for this group.
Congratulations Rachel and Pete and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich did such and amazing job at our wedding! Highly recommend! We would hire him all over again!!” -Rachel Christensen & Pete Jochim
- Event Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding Reception
- Event Location: McMenamins Sand Trap Bar & Grill in Gearhart
- 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
Abernethy Center Abigail’s Garden Wedding
Sabrina and Taylor’s Abernethy Center Abigail’s Garden wedding took place in Oregon City on Sunday, September 25, 2022 on a beautiful Northwest early fall day for the ceremony held outside at the Gazebo.
Abernethy Center Abigail’s Garden Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Maroon 5 – Sugar
- Bride Entrance: Dan + Shay – From The Ground Up (Instrumental)
- Bride/Groom Exit: U2 – Beautiful Day
Following the ceremony, guests moved up the hill directly behind the ceremony to the tented reception area. During the cocktail hour and dinner, I played a mix of background music from a variety of artists that included Adele, Stevie Wonder and Jason Mraz.
Abernethy Center Abigail’s Garden Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere
- First Dance: Starship – Michael Buble – Everything
- Bride and Father Dance: Ray Charles – Ain’t That Love
It was a pleasant evening to walk the grounds for the almost 70 guests in attendance, plus a photo booth out of sight of the tent area. The dance floor had its moments too as I played favorites “Stayin’ Alive”, “Low”, “Cupid Shuffle” and more.
Congratulations Sabrina and Taylor and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Private Residence Corbett Oregon Wedding
Gianna and Dominic’s Corbett Oregon wedding was held Saturday, September 10, 2022 on a 40 acre lot at a private residence. The property was renovated by the newlyweds and their friends and family specifically for their big day, including the additon of a pavillion and deck overlooking a small pond. They hope one day to turn this into an official wedding venue.
The air was slightly smoky from forest fires that had started up two days earlier and heavy winds prompted PGE to cut power to the area so a generator was required, but the temperature was a comfortable 77 degrees when the ceremony began at 5pm.
Corbett Oregon Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Bridal Party Entrance: Piano Wedding Masters – A Walk In The Forest
- Bride Entrance: The Secret Pianist – Songbird
- Bride/Groom Exit: Chris Brown – Forever
Guests next moved to the pavillion for cocktails and dinner. For background music, I played a variety of classic hits, including favorites from Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Queen and more.
Corbett Oregon Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: AC/DC – Thunderstruck
- First Dance: Louis Prima, Sam Butera & The Witnesses – Pennies From Heaven
- Cake Cutting: Michael Buble – Forever Now
- Bride and Father, Groom and Mother Dance: Beatles – Here Comes The Sun
- Bouquet Toss: Beyonce – Single Ladies
- Garter Toss: AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
- Last Dance: The Weeknd – Die For You
A medical emergency that required a visit from paramedics happened right as the toast began, delaying traditional reception events by about 30 minutes, but the impacted guest was okay and following the toast, shoe game, cake cutting and Bride and Father/Groom and Mother dances, guests were ready to shake it up to their favorite songs which included some classic hits and recent favorites.
All the best Gianna and Dominic and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Everything was absolutely wonderful about the whole experience. Great job Rich, keep doing exactly what you’re doing. I really appreciate the patience and flexibility with the last second song choices, and great mix that kept everyone on the floor.” -Dominic L Ragalie
- Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding
- Event Location: Corbett, OR
- 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
