I love when a group of friends and family come together to celebrate a wedding reception with absolutely no reservations, with an all out effort to have fun and enjoy the company of others.

Despite a very mild distraction outside the ballroom, every nuance of the event went off without a hitch.

Beginning with a beautiful ceremony officiated by two pastors, Allison and Justin's event had a real natural feel with plenty of smiles to be seen throughout the room.... Especially when a few people noticed that one of the Unity Candles was leaning forward, bit by bit, getting ready to fall and burn down a 200 year old building...

Ah, wedding memories...

Around the middle of the evening, Allison stepped out of the room briefly to change into a more comfortable evening dress. This is slowly becoming a very popular trend. Some brides feel like a change of attire is not only sort of glamorous, but also allows them a little more comfort to fully enjoy the evening.

Near the end of the night, several members of Allison's extended family gathered on the dance floor to serenade Allison with a family traditional song "You've Lost That Loving Feelin'".

I'll admit, I was laughing quite a bit when I saw sunglasses and Blues Brother's style fedoras being handed out.

Congratulations, Allison & Justin!

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5:30-5:55 PM Ceremony

6:00-6:55 PM Cocktail Hour

6:55 PM Grand Entrance
Parents: "Jamming" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bridal Party: "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette
Bride & Groom: "I Only Want To Be With You" by Me First & The Gimme Gimmes

7:00 PM First Dance
"Pistol" by Dustin Kensrue

7:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:10-8:45 PM Dinner

7:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Desperado" by The Eagles

7:50 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens

8:45 PM Cake Cutting
"Train In Vain" by The Clash

8:50 PM-11:30 PM Open Dancing

It's not often that I get to perform at a wedding where everyone in the room is so definitively passionate and completely focused on the bride and groom and the celebration at hand.

More often than not, I notice that a majority of guests will divide their attention between the newlyweds and each other (which is totally cool and to be expected).

However, on this night all eyes were locked on the bride and groom and their every move. I can honestly say that I've never seen anything like it.

One especially endearing moment occurred just before Laurie shared a dance with her father.

After surrendering my microphone to her father, he shared a few words about not only his daughter and her childhood, but also led into their dance by singing the first verse of "Daddy's Little Girl" to Laurie.

Congratulations, Laurie & Paul!

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5:30-6:25 PM Cocktails

6:30 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" by Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson
Bride & Groom: "Forever" by Chris Brown

6:35 PM First Dance
"Ever The Same" by Rob Thomas

6:40 PM Blessing & Toasts

6:50-8:15 PM Dinner

7:25 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Daddy's Little Girl" by Al Martino

7:30 PM Bride & Stepfather Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

7:35 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

7:40 PM Bride & Mother Dance
"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban

8:15 PM Cake Cutting
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow..." by Iz

8:20 PM-10:30 PM Open Dancing

This was a "high octane" wedding! Not to get too far ahead of myself, but the title is a pretty good description of what was going on all night on the dance floor.

First things first... The Desmond recently has undertaken a truly transforming renovation to their already decadent facility! It is very near completion, with an entirely new area for guests to enjoy the cocktail hour under a glass ceiling. At night, it looks absolutely amazing!

Since it was Independence Weekend, I decided to surprise Karen and Jamie by bringing star gobos to project on the wall. As you can see in the photo on the right, it definitely added to their first dance.

So what do I mean by shredding"?

Check out the photo on the left... Jamie possesses the uncommon ability to play a professional-grade leg guitar. It sparked a slew of imitators, but no one could replicate Jamie's "Angus Young" intensity.

When we wrapped up the night by playing a dedication to Jamie mom, the song "Mother" by Danzig (a first for me at a wedding), I don't think his right foot touched the ground for more than 10 seconds after the song began!

Congratulations, Karen & Jamie!

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5:30-5:55 PM Ceremony

6:00-6:55 PM Cocktails

6:55 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Go Daddy-O" by The Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Bride & Groom: "Notre Dame Victory March" by The Notre Dame Marching Band

7:00 PM First Dance
"To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks

7:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:10-8:15 PM Dinner

7:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw

7:10 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban

8:15 PM Cake Cutting
"Love You Madly" by Cake

8:20 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

There is nothing more festive than a Fourth of July wedding! How can you beat having free fireworks going off nearby your reception?

Jessica and Steve had really lucked out since the Borough of Phoenixville had decided that this year's fireworks display would be moved closer to the city's main artery, Bridge Street.

Jessica and Steve's friends and families were a complete class act, enthusiastically celebrating the great day without getting "out of hand".

Something I have noticed recently is that guests seem to be getting a little more inebriated than in the past, causing minor situations to escalate pretty quickly. Thankfully, I have not been involved when things go awry, but it can be a bit disappointing to witness when people seemingly forget the reason why they're attending the celebration.

Again, the guests at this wedding were awesome and a lot of fun!

I am very thankful to have had the privilege to entertain such a great family. To be honest, I didn't have to do much in the way of entertaining, since they were almost completely content and easy-going to begin with!

I wish all my events had guests like this event did!

Congratulations and Happy Independence Day, Jessica & Steve!

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6:30-7:25 PM Cocktails

7:25 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Love Train" by The O'Jays
Bride & Groom: "Beautiful Day" by U2

7:30 PM First Dance
"Love Serenade" by The Waifs

7:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:40-8:45 PM Dinner

8:00 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

8:15 PM Cake Cutting
"Love You Madly" by Cake

8:20 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

I love the Radnor Hotel.

The lush gardens, the stately architecture, the precision of the service, the gracious nature of the staff... the attentiveness to perfection.... It's one of the very best locations around, period.

Before I get started in describing their day, I must point out that the Radnor Hotel is very fortunate to have a team like Steve, Brandon, and Melissa to make sure everything is running smoothly and without a snag. They fly around the room almost invisibly, ensuring every event is perfect. They are great to work with!

Originally, the cocktail hour was to take place out on the Garden Terrace, however a combination of rain and brutally hot and humid weather forced the first hour into the Garden Room. I can safely say that everyone appreciated being indoors where it was cool and comfortable.

When the dance floor opened, we started out playing some Oldies for the older crowd and later moved into some Classic Hip-Hop and Dance music. I must admit, I can't remember the last time I played "California Love" at a wedding (see the video below).

Congratulations, Elizabeth & Louis!

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6:00-6:55 PM Cocktails

6:55 PM Grand Entrance
"Do Your Thing" by Basement Jaxx

7:00 PM First Dance
"Feels Like Home" as performed by Chantal Kreviazuk

7:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:10-8:15 PM Dinner

7:35 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

7:40 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

8:15 PM Cake Cutting
"Love You Madly" by Cake

8:20 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

The RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve is one of my favorite locations to entertain an elegant event. From their palatial ballroom housing a giant dance floor and beautiful furnishings to the outstanding and attentive focus and passion for the satisfaction of everyone in the room, RiverCrest Golf Club is, in my opinion, the measurement for all Chester County ballrooms.

Because Heather & Eric met in Wildwood, NJ, guests entered the beach-themed cocktail area, they were greet with a glass of wine and a smile. I think it is the small things a facility does that helps guests feel completely catered to.

After entering the ballroom and sharing in their first dance, dinner began with salads and a side of slideshow.

One of Heather and Eric's friends prepared a great collection of photos from the bride and groom's childhood, including college friends and extended family. Very nice!

The wedding slideshow is something that has recently been gaining a lot of momentum. I've been seeing one out of every five weddings including this sort of visual treat just as dinner begins.

Eric and all his groomsmen showed up to the reception wearing brand-new, immaculate-white Nike Air Force One Wildwood sneakers. This might be a dumb question for me to ask, but I wonder if they realized the shoes they were wearing shared the name of the town where Heather and "Greedy" first met?

From start to finish, it was an enjoyable evening for everyone there. I mean, considering the number of "high fives" I seemed to be continuously receiving throughout the night, I think everyone had a great time!

Congratulations, Heather & Eric!

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7:30-8:25 PM Cocktails

8:25 PM Grand Entrance

Parents & Grandparents

Heather's Parents: "Ants Marching" by The Dave Matthews Band
Eric's Parents: "Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees
Eric & Heather's Grandparents: "Stir It Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bridal Party

Alicia & Brad: "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas
Lynn & Billy: "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z & Beyonce
Kristen & Shawn: "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
Micha & Brian: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ Eazy Rock
Danielle & Ian: "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake
Sara & Erik: "Me And My Gang" by Rascal Flatts
Shannon & Jared: "Bust A Move" by Young MC
Donovan & Emma: "Barbie Girl" by Aqua
Stephanie & Don: "Bring 'Em Out" by T.I.

Heather & Eric

"I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
into "Mo Money Mo Problems" by Notorious B.I.G.

8:30 PM First Dance
"I Do" by Paul Brandt

8:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:40-9:50 PM Dinner

8:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw

8:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"The Man You've Become" by Molly Pasutti

9:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

9:55 PM-12:30 AM Open Dancing

The RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve is one of my favorite locations to entertain an elegant event. From their palatial ballroom housing a giant dance floor and beautiful furnishings to the outstanding and attentive focus and passion for the satisfaction of everyone in the room, RiverCrest Golf Club is, in my opinion, the measurement for all Chester County ballrooms.

Because Heather & Eric met in Wildwood, NJ, guests entered the beach-themed cocktail area, they were greet with a glass of wine and a smile. I think it is the small things a facility does that helps guests feel completely catered to.

After entering the ballroom and sharing in their first dance, dinner began with salads and a side of slideshow.

One of Heather and Eric's friends prepared a great collection of photos from the bride and groom's childhood, including college friends and extended family. Very nice!

The wedding slideshow is something that has recently been gaining a lot of momentum. I've been seeing one out of every five weddings including this sort of visual treat just as dinner begins.

Eric and all his groomsmen showed up to the reception wearing brand-new, immaculate-white Nike Air Force One Wildwood sneakers. This might be a dumb question for me to ask, but I wonder if they realized the shoes they were wearing shared the name of the town where Heather and "Greedy" first met?

From start to finish, it was an enjoyable evening for everyone there. I mean, considering the number of "high fives" I seemed to be continuously receiving throughout the night, I think everyone had a great time!

Congratulations, Heather & Eric!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

7:30-8:25 PM Cocktails

8:25 PM Grand Entrance

Parents & Grandparents

Heather's Parents: "Ants Marching" by The Dave Matthews Band
Eric's Parents: "Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees
Eric & Heather's Grandparents: "Stir It Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bridal Party

Alicia & Brad: "Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas
Lynn & Billy: "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z & Beyonce
Kristen & Shawn: "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
Micha & Brian: "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ Eazy Rock
Danielle & Ian: "Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake
Sara & Erik: "Me And My Gang" by Rascal Flatts
Shannon & Jared: "Bust A Move" by Young MC
Donovan & Emma: "Barbie Girl" by Aqua
Stephanie & Don: "Bring 'Em Out" by T.I.

Heather & Eric

"I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
into "Mo Money Mo Problems" by Notorious B.I.G.

8:30 PM First Dance
"I Do" by Paul Brandt

8:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:40-9:50 PM Dinner

8:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw

8:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"The Man You've Become" by Molly Pasutti

9:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

9:55 PM-12:30 AM Open Dancing

In my humble opinion, The Manor House at Commonwealth is one of the most underrated facilities around. Housed in a humble, yet stately 18th century fieldstone farmhouse, the service and cuisine never seems to fall short of guests' high expectations.

Despite the rustic exterior, the interior is has a contemporary design, holding spacious and beautiful rooms for hosting the most elaborate events.

Candace and Benjamin's day began with a beautiful outdoor ceremony, with Candace and Ben standing nearby the pond at the Manor House.

After the ceremony and cocktail hour, the bridal party excitedly entered the ballroom. Candace and Ben shared the first dance, Candace danced with her father, then Ben danced with his mother to a unique song.

When Ben was a little boy, his father (a recording artist) was playing a song which Ben decided to join in on. The result was a very moving song, with Ben's father singing in harmony with a six year-old Ben! Awesome!

It was a real honor having the opportunity to provide entertainment for what seemed to be a very close-knit group of family and friends. It was hard to determine where one family ended and the other began!

Congratulations, Candace & Benjamin!

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4:30-5:25 PM Cocktails

5:25 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Get The Party Started" by P!nk
Bride & Groom: "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge feat. Run-DMC

5:30 PM First Dance
"Hallelujah" as performed by Bon Jovi

5:35 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler on The Roof

5:40 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What I Did For Love" as performed by Ben and his father

5:45 PM Blessing & Toasts

5:50-6:50 PM Dinner

6:50 PM Cake Cutting
"When I'm Sixty-Four" by The Beatles

6:55 PM-9:30 PM Open Dancing

Founded in 1983 by the Milillo family, P & P Caterers has been serving the Greater Philadelphia area with a full range of exceptional catering services for numerous special events and affairs. With a strong focus on quality and professionalism, they are well-known in the area for going above and beyond the call-of-duty!

Starting with a decadent cocktail hour in the adjoining Fountain Room, guests eagerly anticipated the moment the doors to the main ballroom would fling open, revealing a well-appointed setting for an awesome party!

Kristen and Joseph's friends and family were intensely focused on the party, making it very obvious that we could not open the dance floor fast enough!

After the cake was cut and the dance floor was opened, it was like the dam has broken and people couldn't help but flow onto the dance floor!

The mood in the room was one of great joy and celebration and people stepped up, one after another, requesting song after song to dance the night away!

What a great event!

Congratulations, Kristen & Joseph!

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6:30-7:25 PM Cocktails

7:25 PM Grand Entrance
Bridal Party: "Right Here Right Now" by Fatboy Slim
Bride & Groom: "Shipping Up To Boston" by Dropkick Murphys

7:30 PM First Dance
"I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos

7:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:40-8:50 PM Dinner

7:55 PM Bride & Father Dance
"I Loved Her First" by Heartland

8:00 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

8:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

8:55 PM-11:30 PM Open Dancing

On a summer evening in 1887, C. Howard Schemerhorn (who later became Commodore of the Ocean City Yacht Club from 1904-07) and others met with intent of finding a place where, "They could keep their boats in safety and not be compelled on Low Tide to wade out in the mud to get their boats." - Yacht Club Log Book-April 1916.

Family picnics were popular in those days, and two or three families would unite in a joint outing, fishing and clamming from the club. This location was the center of boating life in Ocean City. On a nice day, large crowds would gather at the foot of 12th Street.

Since that time (over 100 years ago!), the Ocean City Yacht Club has hosted numerous special events for people seeking a well-appointed yet laid-back atmosphere, finished off with a spectacular view of the Great Egg Harbor Bay.

Beginning with a beautiful ceremony on the beaches of Ocean City, Stephanie and Tim's relaxing affair was one surrounded by enthusiastic and jovial friends and family. One of the defining characteristics of the Jersey Shore is it's uncanny sense of family. It's almost as though everyone you meet in that area is a long, lost "cuz".

Stephanie and Tim's guests were no exception. Right until the end, when we viewed an AWESOME "Day Of Video Edit" of Stephanie and Tim's wedding ceremony (compliments of Kenneth Stillman Video), everyone was arm in arm, standing close to one another and having a great time!

Congratulations, Stephanie & Tim!

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4:00-4:55 PM Cocktails

4:55 PM Grand Entrance
Parents & Grandparents: "On The Way To Cape May" by Al Alberts
Bridal Party: "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
Bride & Groom: "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge & Run-DMC

5:00 PM First Dance
"My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw

5:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

5:10-6:30 PM Dinner

6:30 PM Bride & Father Dance
"I Loved Her First" by Heartland

6:35 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

6:40 PM Bridal Party Dance
"Your Everything" by Keith Urban

7:30 PM Cake Cutting
"Then He Kissed Me" by The Crystals

6:45 PM-9:00 PM Open Dancing