Wedding Celebration Heats Up Jenkins Estate

Published September 9, 2012 | By Rich Ellis

It was a hot one for Megan and Michael’s wedding and reception on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Jenkins Estate in Aloha, Oregon. As the ceremony began around 6:30pm, the temperature was at it’s peak of 95 degrees. Fortunately, the meadow was completely shaded by trees, allowing everyone a comfortable seat. I set-up an alternate sound system near the stable and the brown siding provided a nice backdrop to hide my speakers a little.

Ceremony Highlights:

Bridal Party Entrance: Colbie Callait – I Do
Bride Entrance: Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up
Sand Ceremony: Explosions In The Sky – Your Hand In Mine
Bride/Groom Exit: Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It

I used my main sound system for the reception held behind the main house. However, most guests were seated for dinner on the front porch, so I ran a third speaker out front. It didn’t take long though for guests to permanently relocate when they realized most of the action later on would be happening out back.

Certainly, they didn’t want to miss Megan’s surprise for Michael. Little did he know that she had been taking singing lessons and before their first dance, she serenaded him with Adele’s ‘Lovesong’. Michael was taken aback, but caught up in the moment. I think all guests were moved by Megan’s performance. She admitted to being nervous, but I admired her courage.

Reception Highlights:

Grand Entrance: OneRepublic – Good Life
Cake Cutting: Jack Johnson – Better Together
First Dance: Incubus – Friends and Lovers
Bride and Father Dance: Moody Blues – Nights In White Satin
Groom and Mother Dance: Rascal Flatts – My Wish
Bouquet Toss: Spice Girls – Wannabe
Garter Toss: LMFAO – Sexy & I Know It
Last Song: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’

Shortly after 9pm, the night air was a little cooler as the dance floor was opened to everyone. It was a perfect evening to celebrate the newlyweds and everyone joined in quickly to make it a raging party. All the fun songs from the past along with the smash hits of today, including Megan’s current favorite ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ from One Direction, kept the dancers in high gear as they grooved and sometimes cheered a good time.

Congratulations Megan and Michael!

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