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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.
Griffin House Wedding Hood River Oregon
Gemma and Jess’ wedding and reception was held at Griffin House in Hood River, Oregon on Friday, September 2, 2022.
This was my first time as DJ at this venue, a beautiful spot overlooking the majestic Columbia River Gorge with the ceremony lawn providing the best view to exchange vows.
Griffin House Wedding Ceremony Highlights:
- Jess Entrance: The Nationals – I Need My Girl
- Bridal Party Entrance: Rufus du Sol – Next to Me
- Gemma Entrance: LCD Soundsystem – Oh Baby
- Newlyweds Exit: Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe
With the wedding, cocktail hour and dinner/dancing in three separate areas, three sound systems were required to make everything go as smoothly as possible. This included a lapel microphone for the ceremony officiant and handheld cordless microphones for the vows and toasts.
Guests gathered on the Welcome Terrace for cocktails and a welcome toast from the newlyweds before moving to the lawn + tent for dinner and dancing.
Background music was provided to me as Spotify playlists by Gemma and Jess and included a wide variety of selections from Death Cab for Cutie, Beyonce, AC/DC and more.
Griffin House Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Alvvays – Archie, Marry Me
- First Dance: Kacey Musgraves – Oh, What a World
- Gemma and Father Dance: Ella Fitzgerald – Cheek To Cheek
- Anniversary Dance: Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
- Last Dance: LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It
This was a fun group and the celebration really took off after the newlyweds returned from their sunset photos and glow sticks were handed out.
The dance floor was packed for nearly two hours with an amazing energy. I played everything from “One More Time” and “Love Shack” to requests for Madonna, Lady Gaga, “Disco Inferno” and more.
Early on, a beer shotgun competition with Gemma and her family also broke out in the grass behind where I was setup 🙂
Congratulations Gemma and Jess and thank you for choosing PRO DJs.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Rich was a huge part of our amazing wedding experience! He was professional, prompt, worked great with our other vendors, and most of all was so easy to work with on our end. The wedding was flawless. Thank you Rich for helping us to have a great wedding!!”
-Gemma Hobbs & Jess Sexton Wedding
- Event Date: Friday, September 2, 2022
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Griffin 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
