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Lakeside Gardens Wedding Portland Oregon
Sara and Kevin’s Lakeside Gardens wedding took place on Saturday, August 20, 2022 on another beautiful Northwest summer day for the ceremony held outside at the Upper Gazebo.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party Entrance: Daniel Jang – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Violin Cover)
- Bride Entrance: Barrymore Chamber Orchestra – Canon In D
- Bride/Groom Exit: Pharrell Williams – Happy
Following the ceremony, guests moved inside the Grande Estate for the reception. 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.
Near the end of dinner, guests were treated to The Magic of Craig Martin, who asked me to play two songs during his performance.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Bruno Mars – Marry You
- Cake Cutting: Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This
- First Dance: Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
- Bride and Father Dance: Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
- Last Dance: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
There were a lot of special events planned for this wedding, allowing only a little over an hour for dancing. However, the guests made the most of it, packing the dance floor and enjoying classic party songs, along with hits from the last decade.
All the best Sara and Kevin and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
Submitted By: Sara Teegarden
- Event Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Lakeside Gardens
- 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
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom Wedding Portland
Courtney and Charlie’s Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom wedding took place in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The ceremony began at 3:30pm.
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Wedding Party & Bride Entrance: Instrumental – Warmness on the Soul
- Bride/Groom Exit: Instrumental – Across the Stars
To allow the room to be turned for dinner and the reception, guests made their way upstairs to the balcony after the ceremony for refreshments.
Background music for cocktails and dinner was a playlist prepared by the newlyweds of mostly instrumental versions of popular favorites made famous by Green Day, Thomas Rhett, Lady Gaga and Disney movie selections.
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: New Found Glory – A Thousand Years
- Cake Cutting: Stephen Lynch – Grow Old With You
- First Dance: Brad Paisley – Then
- Father/Daughter Dance: Beauty & The Beast – Tale as Old as Time
- Mother/Son Dance: Somewhere In Time Theme
- Last Dance: Firehouse – Love Of A Lifetime
After their first dance and dances with their parents, Courtney and Charlie wanted a group photo taken of everyone. I then opened the dance floor with ‘At Last’ from Etta James and many couples slow danced to this classic.
There were just under 40 guests in attendance, but most had a great time dancing to everything from classic rock and country favorites, to disco and recent hits.
Congratulations Courtney and Charlie and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Delightful Summer Day Lakeside Gardens Wedding
Rachel and David’s Lakeside Gardens wedding took place on Sunday, August 22, 2021 on a delightful summer day.
The weather was perfect for the ceremony outside at the Upper Gazebo where I was greeted by a resident swan as I setup my second sound system on the deck just outside the groom’s room.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Groom Escort Bride’s Mother: Billy Idol – White Wedding (Part 2)
- Wedding Party & Bride Entrance: Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black – When I Said I Do
- Bride/Groom Exit: Wham! – Everything She Wants
Following the ceremony, guests moved inside the Grande Estate for the reception. While they enjoyed drinks and refreshments, I played a mix of background music from a variety of artists that included bride and groom favorites: Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jason Mraz, Faramarz Aslani and Brooks & Dunn.
Near the end of dinner, the newlyweds planned a surprise performance from local professional belly dancer, Aksana Danilava.
Lakeside Gardens Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Billy Idol – White Wedding
- First Dance: 311 – Love Song
- Bride/Father Dance: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl
- Groom/Daughter Dance: 311 – Amber
- Dollar Dance: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Feat. Kelis – Got Your Money
- Bouquet Toss: En Vogue – My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)
- Last Dance: Wham! – Everything She Wants
There were a lot of special events planned for this wedding, allowing only about an hour for dancing. However, the guests made the most of it, packing the dance floor for a set of mostly recent hit songs from the last decade.
Congratulations Rachel and David and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Just want to thank you again for helping us create a memorable night.” -David & Rachel Saber
- Event Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Lakeside Gardens
- 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
