El Cortez Wedding DJ 2/27/10

San Diego Wedding DJ, San Diego Wedding Vendors

Feb 272010

El Cortez is one of my favorite San Diego wedding reception locations because it is a unique room in every aspect. The shape of the room, the wood carved ceiling, the large dark wood dance floor, the outdoor patio with fireplace, among other reasons. Tonight’s wedding was from a referral from one of my past wedding couples that actually had their wedding at the El Cortez as well. My past bride is the Director of Catering and Conference Services at The Lodge at Torrey Pines so it was great to see them again since they were guests at this wedding. The cocktail hour was moved inside due to the rain so it was a little tighter than normal with the addition of two bars inside that are normally outside on the patio. It made for a cozy atmosphere especially with the six member mariachi group handling the cocktail hour music. A nice personal touch was during the grand entrance I announced the couple and then the mariachi group played a special entrance song to really kick things off. After dinner we moved into dancing. I played a large variety of Latin music and American music and this group was pretty much non-stop until the end. El Cortez has a firm ending time by 11pm. It was one of those weddings where you know it could have gone on for another hour or two. It was also great to work with Amy and Maurice from Theorie Photography. I always have a great time when they are around. A very enjoyable night… Click here to view more photos: Theorie Photography Blog