Cake Spotlighting
The Robert Paine Scripps Forum in La Jolla is one of my favorite San Diego wedding venue locations because of the modern architecture (which opens up many options for lighting) and the view!
The ceremony was held out on the grass at an angle facing the palm trees and ocean. The wooden birds at the base of the floral stands added a fun element to the design (these birds also showed up at the base of the cake table later on).
After the ceremony guests were greeted into the reception space by a fun place card display strung between two white ladders topped off with flowers and hanging photographs. Our coordinator Suzanne from Crown Weddings and her team really helped keep the schedule and events running on time.
I performed my main duties as their San Diego wedding DJ but they also were really interested in many of the lighting options I was able to show them. We added lots of uplighting throughout, projected a custom monogram gobo up above their sweetheart table, added in the cake spotlighting, as well as, some ambient dance floor lighting for later in the evening. I can really do quite a bit with this space to totally transform it into something special!
After the meal and toasts were finished their guests were ready to dance! I started off with a few slow songs and some older songs that worked for all ages. As you can see a few of the photo booth props made it out onto the dance floor.
As the evening progressed I played more and more of the current music to make sure the younger crowd was also having a great time.
I used some ambient dance floor lighting (in the photos above and below) to really throw some color into the area and to also set off the fun dancing photos. Guests danced until the end and our bride & groom had an excellent night!
Extras Provided: Uplighting, Cake Spotlighting, Monogram Gobo Projection, Ambient Dance Floor Lights
MUSIC:
Ceremony Bridesmaid’s Entrance – The Frey “How To Save A Life Instrumental”
Ceremony Bride’s Processional - Norah Jones “Come Away With Me Instrumental”
Ceremony Recessional – Ingrid Michaelson “The Way I Am”
First Dance – Sade “By Your Side”
Mother/Son Dance – Sarah McLachlin “Blackbird”
Last Dance - Tim McGraw “Tiny Dancer”
SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:
Coordinator = Suzanne with Crown Weddings
Photographer = Michael with True Photography
Caterer = TK&A Custom Catering
Cake = Michele Coulon Dessertier
Chairs & Linens = Concepts Event Design
Transportation = Avante-Garde Limousine
For more information about this event click here: San Diego Wedding DJ
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