Most weddings I perform at each Summer normally schedule a year or more before the date, but for Megan and Sean, their DJ canceled on them for medical reasons just two weeks before their big day. I was available on Friday, August 23, 2013 and happy to fill-in at their wedding and reception held at the Embassy Suites in Tigard, Oregon near Washington Square.
The ceremony took place in Ballroom I and the reception in Ballrooms II and III. I provided music for the ceremony by patching into the house sound system. It sounded great, but provided a bit of a challenge since I was not able to see what was happening on the other side of the wall. Fortunately, I received cues from Teresa at Embassy Suites and a family friend, Emily, so everything went smoothly.
Tigard Wedding DJ Ceremony Highlights:
- Bridal Party Entrance: Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (instrumental version)
- Bride Entrance: Lionel Richie – Hello
- Bride/Groom Exit: Queen – Crazy Little Thing Like Love
While the newlyweds had their photos taken with family, guests gathered for the reception. I played a variety of favorites that included classics from Jimmy Buffett and Queen, today’s hits from the Lumineers and Phillip Phillips, plus a few current Country songs.
Tigard Wedding DJ Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Keith Urban – Somebody Like You
- First Dance: Boys Like Girls f/Taylor Swift – Two is Better Than One
- Cake Cutting: Tim McGraw – Unbroken
- Bride and Father Dance: Tim McGraw – My Little Girl
- Groom and Mother Dance: Shinedown – Simple Man
- Dollar Dance: Josh Turner – Why Don’t We Just Dance
- Bouquet Toss: Queen – Another One Bites the Dust
- Garter Toss: Rob Thomas – Lonely No More
- Last Dance: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – I’ve Had the Time Of My Life
Less than 100 people attended this one, but they brought the energy of twice that from the first song.
I spun a few oldies, including the Bee Gees and Prince, along with the current smash ‘Blurred Lines’ and the groom hammed it up to his request for Sir Mix-a-lot’s ‘Jump On It’.
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“With the short amount of time Rich had to put this together, he did a great job!”
-Tammy Herrmann/George Weivoda
- Event Date: Friday, August 23, 2013
- Event Type: Wedding & Reception
- Event Location: Embassyi Suites – Washington Square
- 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
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- 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: Good
- 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