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Omni San Diego Wedding DJ 8/28/10

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Aug 282010

Tonight was a large 225 person Filipino wedding in downtown San Diego at the Omni Hotel. The referral trail is long on this one… First off this couple hired me to be their San Diego wedding DJ based on a referral from a wedding that the bride & groom attended in 2008. That wedding was a referral from a wedding I DJ’d back in August of 2001 at the US Grant. The 2001 wedding was a referral from a previous wedding that is no longer in my computer system which means it was sometime back in 1995 to 1999. It always amazes me to look back at how each couple finds me. I just sent an indirect “Thank You” to the 2001 couple.

The cocktail hour tonight was held just outside the ballroom. Once we opened the ballroom doors guests made their way to their seats to find a nice bottle of sake wrapped up as their wedding favor. We started off the evening with the huge grand entrance of 42 people! I put in some time practicing to make sure I pronounced all the unique names correctly. After our couple entered we went directly into their first dance. Toasts were held after the meal (with sake service) and were followed by the father/daughter, as well as, the mother/son dances. We kicked off dancing and the dance floor was full. After about 20-30 minutes guests were naturally wanting a break so we slowed things down and showed the couples slide show which the NR3 videographers added footage from the ceremony and reception filmed just minutes earlier. We then went into the money dance which is a well-loved tradition at Filipino weddings which represents the wish that good fortune is “rained” upon them. We finished off the events with the cake cutting and the bouquet/garter toss. The rest of the evening was open for dancing. I played a large variety of music including all the major dance hits, some Cha-Cha, and a few songs from Lea Salonga (see below). Dancing went well for the rest of the evening. The lighting helped add some color to the walls and bring more purple into the room. I also projected a custom gobo monogram image down onto the dance floor that added a personal feel to the space.

Lea Salonga is a great singer and actress in the Philippines. She has appeared in “Miss Saigon” on Broadway, as well as, the voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin. It was Filipino Cultural Night at Petco Park and Lea sang the National Anthem during the Padres game (the groom works for the Padres and helped line this up). In the photo to the left you can see Lea Salonga with our couple.

Extras Provided: 10 Uplights, Custom Gobo Monogram Projection

MUSIC:

Sponsors Entrance: DeBarge “Rhythm of the Night”

Wedding Party Entrance: Chris Brown “Forever”

Bride & Groom’s Entrance: Allure feat. NAS “Head over Heels”

First Dance: Stevie Wonder “You are the Sunshine of my Life”

Father/Daughter Dance: Rascal Flatts “I Loved her First”

Mother/Son Dance: Kenny Rogers “Through the Years”

Cake Cutting: Portrait “How Deep is your Love”

Bouquet Toss: Brotherhood Creed “Helluva”

Garter Removal: TLC “Red Light Special”

Garter Toss: P. Diddy “I Need a Girl”

Last Dance: Koffee Brown “After Party”

SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDORS:

Photographers: Trailbrook Photography

Videographers: NR3 Video Productions

Cake: Edelweiss Bakery

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

El Cortez San Diego Wedding DJ 8/14/10

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Aug 142010

We started off the afternoon cocktail hour on the outdoor patio at the El Cortez. Once we moved inside for the reception we kicked things off with a loud and fun mariachi grand entrance! The mariachi continued to play throughout dinner. The flowers and centerpieces were comprised of a variety of vibrant colors. They really stood out against the darker rich colors of the linens and dark woods. A really fun Guinness beer groom’s cake was on display near their “official” wedding cake. I was hired as their San Diego wedding DJ because I DJ’d for their friends wedding about 6 months earlier that was also held at the El Cortez. Popular place! The music tonight consisted of a mix of Latin and American music. The group had a great time and it is always nice to run into past clients!

Extras Provided: Custom Gobo Monogram Projection

MUSIC:

Wedding Party Entrance: Magdalenha – Sergio Mendez

Bride & Groom Entrance: Mariachi

First Dance: Lucky – Jason Mraz

San Diego Wedding Vendors:

Photographers: Theorie Photography

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Rancho Bernardo Inn Wedding 7/30/10

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Jul 302010

This weekend kicked off with a wedding at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. I helped provide the ceremony music which was held just outside the ballroom on the Aragon Lawn. We moved inside the Aragon Ballroom for the cocktail hour and reception. A nice personal touch was the fact that family members made the entire cake this evening. We were all a little worried about it in the beginning because they were bringing it inside all in pieces. They assembled it and added some last minute detailing. It turned out well and was actually a fairly large cake for 200+ people. They wanted to really highlight this so I provided the cake spotlighting (photos below). Take notice of the room shots at a distance to really see how this makes the cake stand out. We also added in the uplighting to match the girl’s dresses and add some color to the walls. Dancing went well tonight. We had a late night break from the dance floor with some cheeseburgers and fries with all the toppings.

Extras Provided: Cake Spotlighting, Custom Colored Uplighting

First Dance: Only You Can Love Me – Keith Urban

Father/Daughter Dance: I Loved Her First – Heartland

Last Dance: The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

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Museum Of Contemporary Art La Jolla Wedding 7/17/10

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Jul 172010

Tonight I was back at one of my favorite locations… The Museum Of Contemporary Art La Jolla. I enjoy creating art myself so it is always interesting to see what exhibits they have on display. We started with the ceremony outside on the patio where Christopher Tuttle did a great job officiating the wedding. Guests remained outside for the cocktail hour and then proceeded upstairs for the indoor reception. The museum currently has all white pieces in the main Axline Court lobby area that work well for a wedding since they provide a neutral backdrop for lighting and color. Tonight’s colors were light blue and an intense pink. I used 16 uplights throughout the reception room. They really added some much needed color and depth to the space. You can also view some photos of the cake spotlighting that I provide. The before and after pictures are below and the final photo with the uplighting in the background is above. It really does an excellent job of making the cake stand out in a room! You can see the before and after pictures below. One of the best things I have seen in a while were the chocolate covered strawberries at each place setting. When guests first entered the room each one had a special note on it saying: “Life Is Unpredictable… Eat Dessert First!” I thought it was a really fun idea and who doesn’t like to eat dessert first? I played a large variety of music tonight. Guests really had a great time. They danced until the very end. We then invited everyone to make their way outside to see our couple off. Guests were given giant three foot sparklers and formed a tunnel for our bride & groom to exit through. A fun way to end the evening. Click Here to view more photos and a great slide show from their photographers.

Extras Provided: 16 Uplights, Cake Spotlighting

Ceremony Bridesmaid’s Song: Falling in Love – O’Neill Brothers

Ceremony Processional Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Ceremony Recessional Song: Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin

Grand Entrance Song: Nothin’ But a Good Time – Poison

First Dance Song: The Way you Look Tonight – Tony Bennett

Father/Daughter Dance Song: Into the Mystic – Van Morrison

Mother/Son Dance Song: At Last – Etta James Piano Instrumental

Cake Cutting Song: L-O-V-E – Natalie Cole

Bouquet/Garter Toss Songs: You Can’t Hurry Love/ You Shook Me All Night Long

Last Dance Song: Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin

San Diego Wedding Vendors:

Ceremony Officiant: Christopher Tuttle with Vows From The Heart

Cake: Edelweiss Bakery

Florist: Patrick with Artistic Florals

Catering: Pear Trees Catering

Photographers: Betsy & Jeff with La Vida Creations

Coordinator: Stephanie with Inspired Events

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Here are some photos from the professional photographers at La Vida Creations:

Kona Kai Wedding 7/16/10

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Jul 162010

Tonight’s wedding was over at the Kona Kai on Shelter Island. This wedding was a referral from a bride and groom that I provided San Diego Wedding DJ services for back in 2007. The head table and centerpieces looked great. What really made the room stand out was the draping behind the bride & groom’s table. It did a great job of hiding the wall behind. I adjusted the the uplighting so it would wash over the draping to create a dramatic atmosphere and cast a glow over the entire space. The uplighting around the room also added color to the all white walls. The cake spotlighting really made the cake stand out since it is a larger room and the cake is always place in the back corner. I helped the bride create a fun mix for the father/daughter dance tonight. All of the bride’s sisters and closest friends joined her father half way through for a dance they have been doing for quite some time. It helped to start dancing off in a fun way. Guests enjoyed themselves this evening and danced until the last song.

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE: Daddy’s Angel – End with The Big Bopper – Chantilly Lace

MOTHER SON DANCE: Jason Matthews – That’s What Mamas Do

BOUQUET TOSS: Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me

GARTER TOSS: Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger

CAKE CUTTING: Zac Brown Band – Chicken Fried

Extras Provided: Cake Spotlighting, Uplights

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Pala Mesa Resort Wedding 7/9/10

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Jul 092010

Pala Mesa Resort has an excellent outdoor tent space they use for weddings complete with waterfall behind the cake and head table. Cocktail hour is held just outside the tent on a nice patio area. They have a grass lawn area (with another waterfall) available for the ceremony but tonight I was only hired to help with the reception. This wedding was a referral from another San Diego wedding I did in 2005 so it is always great to bump into past clients. The reception tent looked very light and fresh with mostly summer whites and a little bit of yellow/pink. I projected the couple’s slide show during the end of cocktail hour and the start of dinner. This worked out well because we did not have to “stop” the reception later on to show it. Guests were also moving around at this point in the evening so they could view the show and then make their way to their seats. I looped it a few times to make sure everybody got a chance to see it. One unique idea for the name place cards they used was the butterfly cutouts with each person’s name on it that looked like they landed on the water glass. Dancing went pretty well tonight. The couple enjoys going to Irish pubs so we played some Irish music and it really got everyone up right after the cake cutting. A variety of requests throughout the entire event kept it interesting. It was great working with Kendra. She does an excellent job making sure all the details are taken care of, as well as, making sure the couple is relaxed and stress free.

Grand Entrance Song: “Forever” by Chris Brown

First Dance: “When You Got A Good Thing” by Lady Antebellum

Father/Daughter Dance: “Daddy’s Little Girl” by David Glenn

Mother/Son Dance: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Jason Castro

Extras Provided: Slide Show Video Projection

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

San Diego Style Weddings Magazine Release Party 4/27/10

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Apr 272010

I had an excellent time catching up with everyone tonight at the San Diego Style Weddings Magazine “Spring Fling” launch party held outside at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. It was a perfect evening for an outdoor event on the Aragon lawn with “lemon & lime” lanterns above. Some of the best San Diego caterers provided an assortment of amazing food. There were around 400 top San Diego wedding vendors in attendance so it was difficult to make it around to everyone. I bumped into many “old” friends and also had the pleasure of meeting a few new vendors. It is an honor to be part of such an amazing industry!

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Concepts Event Design Vendor Party 4/22/10

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Apr 222010

Concepts Event Design held an excellent “Grand Opening” vendor party to celebrate the opening of their newly remodeled studio. Thomas Bui Lifestyle hosted the evening and helped orchestrate the event. It was an amazing night with many top vendors from the wedding and event industry. Excellent food, music, and networking for all! See below for a few highlight photos from the event compliments of Resolusean Photography.

Click here to view a short video of the evening compliments of NR3.

Click here to view a video slide show of the evening.

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

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Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Wedding 4/17/10

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Apr 172010

I knew this was going to be a good one… The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is a beautiful location for a wedding. The ceremony was held outside in front of the golf course at the bottom of an enormous staircase. Guests then transitioned to the cocktail hour located on the outdoor patio space complete with lounge furniture, bar, and cigar roller. I set up a wireless speaker to transmit the music and announcements to this outdoor space so guests could stay connected to everything happening inside. The Fairway Pavilion ballroom for the reception looked amazing. One of my favorites to date. A few noticeable details: The tables looked modern yet warm with square plates, textured linens, and Manzanita branch centerpieces that had orchids and hanging candles. Amber colored uplights surrounded the perimeter of the room to add warmth to the walls. The cake was spotlighted and featured the same pattern as the linens. Four lounge areas (one located in each corner of the ballroom) created relaxing social areas for guests. A photo booth was available for guest’s to pile in and capture fun moments throughout the evening. The couples monogram was projected down onto the dance floor to add a personal touch. I was hired for tonight’s wedding to provide lighting, act as their wedding MC, as well as, their San Diego wedding DJ. The group consisted of mostly an older crowd so I mixed things up early on in the evening by playing more swing, oldies, motown, etc. than normal to make sure they were happy. As the evening went on I switched gears a little bit and played more current dance music. The older crowd thinned out after about 10pm but there was a core group of dancers that stayed until 11:30. Even though the group was much smaller this was actually the best part of the night for me. They enjoyed dancing to a large variety of music styles and really were focused on having a great time! The excellent team of vendors really made sure the night ran flawlessly.

Vendors:

Coordinator: Cynthia Zatkin Events

Photographer: Jared with Bauman Photographers

Flowers, Lounge Furniture, & Décor: Kathy Wright & Co.

Photo Booth: ePod

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

Positive Energy Productions | 858.490.0445

Below are a few photos from the Photographer: Jared with Bauman Photographers. To see more photos of this event click here to visit their blog.

This wedding is featured in Ceremony Magazine. Click here to view photos and information: Karen & Mitch’s Wedding

Omni Wedding 3/20/10

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Mar 202010

I was back at the Omni tonight for an amazing San Diego wedding! They really went all out for this one. The entire ballroom space was used with around 225 guests. I provided my usual San Diego wedding DJ and MC services, as well as, lots of extra enhancements to finish the room off. I used 12 uplights throughout to add some color to the tan walls. I spotlighted the cake (you can see before and after pictures below and a few at a distance to let you see how the cake really stands out from across the room) and projected a custom monogram gobo image down onto the dance floor to add a personal touch. The tables looked amazing with branch centerpieces that were highlighted with orchids, hanging candles, and draped with crystals. The couple made their entrance into the ballroom and then went into their first dance to “You Got Me” by Colbie Caillat. After dinner I helped provide the projection equipment for their slide show. Once we kicked things off dancing went extremely well! They had a blast from start to finish. We ended up going about 15 minutes past the ending time since they kept wanting more… Guests then headed downstairs and lit sparklers outside for the bride & groom’s exit.