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Los Willows San Diego Wedding DJ 4/17/11

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Apr 172011

Los Willows Fallbrook Wedding Cake Los Willows located in Fallbrook, CA is a San Diego wedding venue that provides an all in one wedding ceremony and reception space. They have a few different outdoor areas to take advantage of, as well as, a nice large lake onsite. The reception is held in a large permanent white tent where the inside is nicely draped with white fabric and has few hanging chandeliers to enhance the overall look.

This wedding was a referral from a past San Diego wedding I helped DJ back in 2007. The other couple were guests at tonight’s wedding so it was nice to see them and chat for a few minutes. They now have a child so it sounds like things are going well

The ceremony is typically held in the gazebo that is right next to the lake. Sometimes the bride will choose to make her entrance into the ceremony on a boat that crosses the lake. Other wedding couples choose to make their exit from the ceremony onto the boat. Our couple didn’t opt to do either of these today. In the photos below you can see the ceremony gazebo, the outdoor patio space with built in bar used for the cocktail hour, and the wedding centerpieces on the tables inside the tent.

The inside of the tent is draped in all white fabric which is a perfect canvas for adding lighting. You can really do some fun things with an all white tent like projecting patterns up onto the walls and ceiling or projecting a monogram above the head table. Tonight we used some custom colored uplighting to wash the tent in a purplish pink and to pull some color out of the flowers while adding some color to the area.

Dancing went fairly well tonight considering it was a Sunday evening. We didn’t have too much time to work with since the entire event was only five hours long. At the end of the event we had everyone line up just outside the tent to see our newlyweds off. They made their exit and headed off in a Rolls Royce…

MUSIC:

Bridal Party Introductions – “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

First Dance – “I Will” by The Beatles

Father/Daughter Dance – “Love & Happiness” by Mark Knopfler & Emmy Lou Harris

Cake Cutting – “You Make Lovin’ Fun” by Fleetwood Mac

Last Dance – “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Photographer – Flutter Glass Photography

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Bali Hai San Diego Wedding DJ 3/5/11

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Mar 152011

The Bali Hai on Shelter Island was remodeled about a year ago and has really been updated into a nice San Diego wedding venue with one of the best views of downtown. It still has a comfortable Polynesian feel with a modern twist. We started off with the ceremony right at sunset which made for some dramatic photos. Perfect spring weather for an outdoor ceremony!

The wedding lighting I provided this evening looked amazing. I think the uplighting (they selected blue to go with the wedding colors) and the monogram gobo on dance floor really made these photos stand out. The monogram gobo was a complete surprise for our bride & groom since the bride’s parents told me to keep it a secret. They loved it!

After dinner we moved into our couple’s first dance and then into about 45 minutes of dancing.

Time to cut the cake!

They had a great time this evening. Guests of all ages were out there on the dance floor.

We topped it all off with an exit filled with bubbles.

San Diego Wedding Vendors:

Photographer: A Slice Of Life Photography

Cake: Shirley The Cake Lady

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Kona Kai San Diego Wedding DJ 1/28/11

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Jan 282011

Tonight’s wedding was over at the Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island. The bride’s sister’s hired me as their San Diego wedding DJ back in 2008 so it was great to see the family again! We started off the evening with a beautiful outdoor beach ceremony overlooking the docks and bay. Guests moved inside for cocktail hour while the bride & groom stayed behind for photos.

The reception room was framed out with yellow/amber uplighting that really played up the atmosphere of warmth and candles in the space. It is difficult to see in the photo below but I thought it was fun how they had two different chairs. A patterned chair for the bride & more of a bold solid chair for the groom.

As you can see in the photo below (and at the top) the cake spotlighting I provided really placed some importance on the cake and made it stand out from across the room! You can also see in the center photo our groom is a Navy pilot so he had his dress uniform on for the reception.

Dancing was not a problem with this crowd! We played a huge variety of music tonight since there were quite a few older adults, as well as, younger kids at the wedding.

I also provided some atmospheric ambient lighting on the ceiling above. It really looked amazing hovering over the dance floor and added some fun color / movement in the photos! Excellent crowd that would not stop dancing.

Extras Provided: Uplighting, Cake Spotlighting, Ambient Dance Floor Lights

Music:

Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Song: Canon In D – Pachelbel

Processional: Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Isreal Kamakawiwo’Ole

Unity Candle Lighting: You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

Recessional Song: Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis

Grand Entrance: Don’t Stop Believing – Journey

First Dance: It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

Father/Daughter Dance: Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle

Mother/Son Dance: What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Cake Cutting: Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard

Garter Toss: Giving Him Something He Can Feel – En Vogue

San Diego Wedding Vendors:

Photographers: Susie Liquist Photography

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Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Wilson Creek Winery San Diego Wedding DJ 1/15/11

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Jan 152011

Tonight’s wedding was held at the Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, CA. This event was slightly unique because we had a film crew at the reception… The wedding was being featured on the We TV show Amazing Wedding Cakes!

Christopher Garin from “Let Them Eat Cake” designed the cake. Chris Garren was informed that our couple was looking for a koala bear cake. Why a koala you might ask? They met while both were in the Navy and strictly followed military protocol about “no signs of public affection”. So they came up with a code-word to represent their love “koala”. A competition kicks in on the show, who will create the cutest koala? The cake is complete with a eucalyptus tree with lifelike leaves placed next to the abstract cake with aboriginal decorations.

Click here to view a short video from the Amazing Wedding Cakes TV show featuring the Koala Cake.

Click Here to read highlights of the wedding on the Amazing Wedding Cakes WeTV website.

We started off with the ceremony outside on the patio overlooking the vineyards where a personal friend of the bride & groom performed the ceremony. Guest’s then moved inside the winery for cocktail hour while our couple took some photos around the property.

After the cocktail hour the doors to the Barrel Room were opened. Guests were invited into the cozy space with one uniquely large “U” shaped table for everyone. The red uplighting really added some much needed warmth & interest in the room.

It was a smaller intimate crowd this evening. We had fun. As their wedding DJ I tried to play a large variety of music tonight since there were guests of all ages. You can see that we had some fun and our groom had some fun as well

At the end of the wedding reception we invited all of the guests to make their way outside. We lined them up on either side of the exit doors and handed out quite a few sparklers. Add in a few matches and some cheers… We have a great photo and our couple was off!

MUSIC:

Bridesmaids Enter Ceremony: Feeling Good – Michael Buble

Bride’s Processional: When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole

Recessional: All in – Lifehouse

Bride & Groom Entrance: Say Hey (I Love You) – Michael Franti

First Dance: Only You Can Love Me This Way – Keith Urban

Father/Daughter Dance: I Loved Her First – Heartland

Mother Son Dance: Unforgettable – Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole

Cake Cutting: Sugar Sugar – The Archies

Garter Toss: Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

Last dance: Save The Last Dance –Michael Buble

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Photographers = Aquario Studio

Cake = Christopher Garin from “Let Them Eat Cake”

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Powerhouse Del Mar – San Diego Wedding DJ 12/18/10

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Dec 182010

Powerhouse Del Mar is a great San Diego wedding venue if you want an all in one ceremony and reception location right on the beach. The ceremony today was held out on the patio. We weren’t sure if the rain would hold out for our couple but we made it through the ceremony with only a few drops.

Once inside the uplighting really added some color to the space and incorporated their blue throughout the reception. A nice personal touch were the homemade cookies by the bride & her mother are a German family holiday tradition. Historians trace these cookies back to the Julfest, a German midwinter celebration.

Our couple and many of their guests really know how to swing dance so we played quite a bit of big band and swing music tonight. We also incorporated some more current music to keep things going later on. A nice and fun winter wedding.

Click here to view professional photos of this event from Dapper Images.

Here are a few professional photos from the evening:

MUSIC:

Processional: Again – Doris Day (Acoustic Guitar)

Recessional: How Deep Is The Ocean – Billie Holiday (Acoustic Guitar)

First Dance: The Best Is Yet To Come – Frank Sinatra

Father/Daughter Dance: What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Last Dance: (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

Exit: Goodnight, Well it’s Time to Go (Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight) – The Spaniels

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Photographers: Dapper Images

Catering: Coast Catering

Cake: VG Donuts & Bakery

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

L’Auberge Del Mar San Diego Wedding DJ 11/13/10

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Nov 132010

A perfect day for an afternoon wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar 11am to 4:00pm. The ceremony was held on the top terrace overlooking the ocean. Superior court judge Bromberg is a family friend so he stepped in as the officiant today. A funny moment happened when judge Bromberg asked the groom to present the ring. A HUGE fake diamond ring was pulled out and given to the bride. Everyone got a quick laugh out of it.

Cocktail hour was held on the middle wooden deck area. Once again a great view of the ocean! We then moved downstairs for dinner and dancing. A unique wedding idea & San Diego wedding trend the last few years has been the candy bar. This trend is not going away anytime soon. Guests (of all ages) love it!

Dancing went well extremely well for a daytime wedding. The group let loose and enjoyed the afternoon.

Here are a few professional photos from Valentine Photography:

MUSIC:

Bridesmaids: Here Comes the Sun Instrumental (Beatles)

Bride’s Processional: Canon in D (Patrick Ki)

Wedding Party Entrance: Holiday Road (Lyndsay Buckingham)

Bride/Groom Entrance: Power of Love (Huey Lewis and the News)

First Dance: I’m Yours Acoustic (Jason Mraz)

Father/Daughter Dance: The Way You Look Tonight (Father of the Bride Soundtrack)

Mother/Son Dance: My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder)

Cake: Night Train (Back to the Future Soundtrack)

Last Dance: Earth Angel (McFly and the Starlighters)

After Last Dance (as people exit): We’ll Meet Again (Vera Lynn)

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Photographers: Vallentyne Photography

Cake: Fab Cakes

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Scripps Forum La Jolla Wedding DJ 11/7/10

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Nov 072010

The Scripps Forum is one of the best modern inside and outside La Jolla wedding venues in San Diego. The view isn’t too bad either… We started off with the ceremony out on the grass facing the ocean. At the end of the ceremony our couple released two white doves as a symbol of love since the white dove chooses one mate for life.

Guests moved to the side patio for cocktail hour. The clear acrylic tables were illuminated by uplights and were a small taste of what was waiting for them inside. We were all treated to one of the best sunsets San Diego can offer!

Our couple is truly into electronic music and nightlife. Each table was named a different nightclub they have been to in the past. They primarily hired me as their San Diego wedding DJ but I also walked them through some excellent options for lighting that quickly caught their attention. They had clear acrylic tables inside that were also illuminated with blue uplights. We then placed purple uplights around the perimeter. This provided enough light so we didn’t have to use any of the ceiling lights. The whole room gave off a warm glow and really set the tone for the rest of the evening.

Lighting can make such a difference in a space! The fun and personal slide show looked great on the large screen above their sweetheart table.

Dinner was amazing as you can see from the photo below. After the meal we moved into dancing. I projected their custom monogram gobo down onto the dance floor which looked great during their first dance.

After 30 to 45 minutes of dancing we cut the cake and tossed the bouquet and garter.

As I mentioned our couple and all of their friends are really into electronic music. We planned on playing progressive house and electro for the last hour. Their friends were waiting for this all night to say the least… The bride and groom broke out about 200 glow sticks and we turned the volume up!

The night would not have been complete without a formal glow stick sendoff. No bubbles or sparklers here! A truly perfect wedding.

This wedding was featured by San Diego Style Weddings Magazine. Click Here for photos & information.

Click Here to view professional video highlights from NR3 Video.

Click here to view a short video from the last hour…

Here are some professional photos from Felici Photography:

Click Here to view professional photos and slide show from Felici Photography.

Extras Provided: 18 Uplights, Custom Gobo Monogram Projection, Water Effect Lighting

MUSIC:

Bride’ Entrance: This Moment	Nic Chagall & J. Mendelsohn
Recessional: In This Life	Kaskade

Grand Entrance: One More Time	Daft Punk
First Dance: Together As One	Elan

Father/Daughter Dance: In My Life	Beatles
Mother/Son Dance: Because you loved me	Celine Dion
Cake Cutting: Sweetest Thing	U2
Bouquet Toss: Pour Some Sugar on Me	Def Leppard
Garter Toss: Hot in herre	Nelly
Last Dance: I’m In Love (I Wanna Do It) (Club Mix)	Alex Gaudino

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Coordinator: Melissa with I Do… Weddings!

Photographers: Felici Photography

Videographers: NR3 Video Productions

Catering: Coast Catering

Rentals & Lounge Furniture: Kool Party Rentals

Florist: Jennifer Cole Florals

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Museum Of Contemporary Art La Jolla 11/6/10 San Diego Wedding DJ

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Nov 062010

I love the Museum Of Contemporary Art La Jolla as a San Diego wedding venue location for a few reasons. Mostly because of the unique space, always interesting art (even though I graduated with a degree in biology/chemistry I took art all through college and consider art one of my main gifts/talents in life), and that I am only a few miles away so it makes for a short drive!

Today’s wedding consisted of a three different areas to set equipment and lighting up in. I first provided a battery powered speaker for the ceremony down at “The Wedding Bowl” (no electricity) which is located on the grass overlooking the cliffs and ocean. Amazing views! We had a violinist who played along with my music. She also played the violin at the bride’s parent’s wedding many years ago so it was a personal moment for everyone.

Guests then moved to the Coast Room and Miles Terrace where I had a small set of equipment for music and 5 uplights to add some color and light once the sun went down. After cocktail hour guests went upstairs to the Axline Court for the reception. The couple’s unique wedding theme and inspiration tonight was “Indonesian spice” so there were lots of earthy colors, small woven baskets as favors, wood, and candles. I provided 16 amber uplights for this space that went extremely well with the linens, candles, and artwork currently in the museum.

Dinner was served family style which many of the guests enjoyed. It seems like this is becoming a San Diego wedding trend lately as I see it more and more often. It was something a little different that you don’t see at every wedding. After all of the important dances we kicked things off with the Hora and as you can see below every guest joined in on the fun!

Dancing continued from there for the rest of the night. We took a small break for cake cutting where small (delicious) cupcakes were passed out. We played a huge assortment of dance music for the rest of the evening. The dance floor was packed and everyone had a great time (see photos below)!

Extras Provided: 21 Uplights, 2 Pinspot lights for bar area, Battery Powered Speaker System for ceremony

MUSIC:

Wedding Party Entrance: Say Hey – Michael Franti

First Dance: Your Song – Elton John

Father/Daughter Dance Mix Of: I Loved Her First – Heartland & Come With Me – Phil Collins

Mother/Son Dance: Something In The Way She Moves – James Taylor

Last Dance: Tiny Dancer – Elton John

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Coordinator: Darin Dietz Events

Photographers: Erik Neldner Photo

Catering: French Gourmet

Linens: Concepts Event Design

Florist: Che Bella

For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Wedding DJ 10/30/10

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Oct 302010

The Bristol Hotel in downtown San Diego has one of the most unique elements within it’s Starlight Ballroom reception space. The ceiling opens! Guests are usually totally surprised because most often this is kept as a secret before the big event. Most couples choose to open the roof during their first dance.

Tonight’s wedding couple decided to have their ceremony in the ballroom. A fun moment was when they opened the roof right as the bride was walking down the aisle.

Some unique elements to this wedding were the Halloween inspired cake complete with a red candied apple ontop, the personal first dance song that was sung by a friend, and the large “B” for the couple’s last name that I projected onto the dance floor.

San Diego wedding entertainment breakdown: fun crowd + fun music = fun dancing.

Extras Provided: Monogram Projection

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Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Leo Carrillo Ranch San Diego Wedding DJ 10/9/10

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Oct 092010

Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad, CA is an outdoor wedding venue with a rustic ranch setting. Our couple had a lot of family from Texas so this was a perfect spot to make them feel right at home. Today they opted for an afternoon ceremony and an early evening reception. The ceremony was held off to the side in a smaller courtyard and then guests moved to the cocktail hour on the patio just outside the main building. This patio overlooks the pool, grass, and reception space.

Once we moved to the reception area for dinner everyone was ready to eat. A slightly unique part of this wedding was the fact that the steaks were cooked out in the open by the catering staff. It fit the look and feel of this San Diego wedding venue location.

After the meal we moved into the wedding toasts and our couple’s first dance. I provided the cake spotlighting (view picture at the bottom) and it really set it off in the outdoor setting. After the cake they requested that I call all the Aggies up to the dance floor and play their school fight song (Texas Aggie War Hymn). You can see in the middle picture below they enjoyed singing along which then led into open dancing…