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Grace & Kevin’s Rom Com Wedding at Carolina Grove

When your clients produce movies and TV shows you know you are going to have a blast!  Grace & Kevin live and work in New York, NY but wanted a classic Fall wedding complete with ‘the barn’ and loads of autumn colors and that is exactly what they got with their spectacular wedding at Carolina Grove in Chapel Hill, NC.  It was truly an amazing day and we are so happy that their wedding was everything they hoped for!

Thanks to our friends at Harmony Weddings & Events, everything at this highly produced wedding went off so smoothly.  From the custom microphone setup for their wedding vows to the surprise (LIVE) trumpet recessional, everything was even more unique and custom than most weddings.

Jamie Vinson and her professional team of photographers did an amazing job capturing the true soul of this movie script wedding and you are going to love the photos below.  We were also lucky enough to work with Mike from Steeple Films who worked extra hard to make the amazing wedding film you can watch below.  Great job Jamie & Mike and every amazing wedding vendor that helped create a work of art wedding for Grace & Kevin!

 

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Venue:  Carolina Grove

Catering:  Beau Catering

Videographer:  Steeple Films

Decor Rentals: Curated Events

Photo Booth:  Raleigh Photo Booth Pros

Photographer:  Jamie Vinson Photography

Wedding Coordinator:  Harmony Weddings & Events

Transportation:  Triangle Corporate Coach

Wedding Cake: Sugar Euphoria

Bartender: Oak City Bubbly

Florist: Color Fields Farms

Hair:  Jade Marion Hair

Makeup:  Prisbeauty

Band: The Blue Tips

 

Grace & Kevin’s

Wedding Day Timeline 

 

3:30 – DJ Set up with two wired mics on stands for officiant for the ceremony

  • Groomsmen / Groom Family entrance song is ‘September’ by Taylor Swift
  • Bridal Party song is ‘Invisible String‘ by Taylor Swift
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘Moon River’ on acoustic violin by wedding guest
  • Recessional Song is ‘All You Need Is Love’ cover by Matt Bradshaw, followed by ‘Baby I Need Your Loving‘ by Was (Not Was)

5:40 – Grand Entrance / First Dance for Grace & Kevin 

5:50 – Dinner

6:45 – Champagne Toasts | Best Man  | Maid of Honor | Brides Dude | Kevin & Grace say a few words 

7:00 – Cake Cutting Song is ‘Love You Madly’ by Cake

7:02 – Father/Daughter Dance | Song is ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations (fade out at ~1:20)

7:05 – Mother/Son Dance | Song is ‘Days Like This’ by Van Morrison (start from the top, fade out at ~1:20)

7:10 – Dancing! 

10:00 – End of Grace & Kevin’s wedding | Last Song is ‘I Need You’ by The Wonders

  • Private Last Dance Song is ‘Lover’ by Taylor Swift (fade out at 2:20)
  • Sparkler Exit Song is ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Grace & Kevin’s Wedding at Carolina Grove by Jamie Vinson Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding at Lavender Oaks Farms in Chapel Hill, NC

 

Lavender Oaks Farm Wedding DJ

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Welcome to a wonderful couple’s wonderful wedding!  Sometimes we get to DJ weddings that seem just perfect for the clients in every way.  This was definitely one of them!  Rachel & Will’s family and very close friends got to celebrate a wonderful day with them at one very GORGEOUS wedding venue called Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill, NC.  The wedding day was upbeat, classy, family oriented and very, very fun!  Check out the photos from our friends with Azul Photography (<–The best btw) below.  Pay special attention to the fifth and sixth photos down there and see if you can guess what happened during the Grand Entrance.  One thing that Rachel & Will did that we think more couples should do is the private last dance of the night when all of their guests were out getting ready for the sparkler exit … even us after firing up ‘Speechless’ by Dan + Shay.  It was a really spectacular wedding with an amazing vendor team for an amazing couple that had the night of their lives.  We can’t to see Rachel & Will at future local weddings!

 

Rachel & Will’s Wedding Vendor Team


Wedding Photographer: Azul Photography

Wedding Planner: Happily Ever After

Officiant: Perry Hardison

Venue: Lavender Oaks Farm

Caterer: Old North State Catering

Rachel & Will’s

Wedding Timeline

 

3:30 – DJ set up and playing processional music. Mic on officiant 

  • Prelude music is DJ’s choice (instrumental music)
  • Family Members song is ‘From the Ground Up’ by Dan + Shay
  • Bridal Party song is ‘A Thousand Years’ by Piano Guys
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘Wedding March’ by Piano Brothers
  • Recessional song is ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd

5:30 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by Black Eyed Peas
  • Bridal Party
  • Matron of Honor and Best Man
  • Mr and Mrs Will and Rachel!!

5:45 – Dinner

  • Blessing by Perry Hardison

6:20 – Toasts 

  • Rachel’s Dad, Best Man, Open Invite

6:30 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Sweet Emotion’ by Aerosmith

6:45 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Promise to Love Her’ by Blane Howard 
  • Rachel and Will

6:50 – Father/Daughter Dance

  • Song is ‘My Little Girl’ by Tim McGraw 
  • Rachel and Harry

6:55 – Mother/Son Dance

  • Song is ‘Lovely Day’ by Bill Withers 

7:00 – Dancing begins!!

  • ~8 pm: Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce; Garter Removal song is ‘Pony’ by Ginuwine; Garter Toss song is ‘Legs’ by ZZ Top

9:45 – Expected End of Rachel and Will’s Wedding

  • Last song of the night is ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’ by Tom Petty
  • 9:45 – Private last dance song is ‘Speechless’ by Dan + Shay
  • Grand Exit song is ‘American Girl’ by Tom Petty

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Rachel & Will’s Wedding by Azul Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Downtown Raleigh Wedding at Market Hall

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

We had the pleasure of being a part of Jonathan and Whitney’s big day at Market Hall in Raleigh, NC! The ceremony was incredible, filled with heartfelt tunes and led by Whitney’s brother, Jordan Haywood.  Everyone in the room could feel the love that the couple had for one another through their heartfelt vows.  The grand entrance that followed the ceremony set the tone for the evening as the bridal party and newlyweds made a spectacular entrance to songs by Saweetie and Heavy D & The Boyz.  After a touching blessing and introduction by the father of the bride, the guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and listened to toasts by the couples’ Maid or Honor and Best Man, shining some light on how perfect the two are for each other.  The dancing was no less lively than the grand entrance where everyone, including the DJ, danced the night away to an electrifying mix of oldies and hip-hop hits. As the clock neared its end, the couple bid farewell to their guests amidst a shower of sparklers, leaving behind beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. It was a privilege to be a part of such a magical celebration, and we can’t wait to create more cherished moments for our future couples!

Check out Whitney & Jonathan’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team

 

Wedding Cake: Ashley Cakes

Venue & Caterer:  Market Hall

Photographer:  Casey Rose Photography

Wedding Planner: Melanie Turner, Premier Party Planners

Transportation:  Carolina Classic Car Rentals

Photo Booth:  All Around Raleigh DJ

Videographer:  Oak Hill Media

Florist:  Faux Real Flowers

Rentals:  Curated Events

Whitney & Jonathan’s

REAL Wedding Timeline

4:00 pm – Ceremony

  • Family members
    • ‘Marry Me” by Train
  • Bridal party
    • Continue ‘Marry Me’ by Train
    • ‘Invisible String’ by Taylor Swift
  • Bride’s entrance ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ by Boyce Avenue 
  • Recessional/Exit
    • ‘Thank God’ by Kane Brown
    • If everyone has not exited play ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder

5:00 pm – Cocktail Hour

6:10 pm – Introductions!

  • Bridesmaids’ song is ‘Get It Girl’ by Saweetie
  • Groomsmen song is ‘Tap In’ by Saweetie
  • Bride and Groom song is ‘Now That We Found Love’ by Heavy D & The Boyz, Aaron Hill

6:15 pm – First Dance song is ‘Remedy’ by Adele

6:17 pm – Father daughter dance song is ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations

6:19 pm – Mother son dance song is ‘A Song for Mama’ by Boyz II Men

6:20 pm – Welcome Speech and Blessing

  • Given by father of the bride

6:25 pm – Dinner 

7:30 pm – Toasts

  • Maid of Honor
  • Best Man

7:40 pm – Cake Cutting song is ‘Birthday Cake’ by Rihanna

7:45 pm – Dancing!

9:50 pm – Expected end of Whitney and Jonathan’s wedding

  • Last group dance is ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You’ by Lauryn Hill
  • Last private dance is ‘Best Part’ by HER
  • Sparkler exit

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Whitney & Jonathan’s Wedding at Market Hall by Casey Rose Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding Celebration at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst, NC

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

We had the awesome pleasure of being a part of Kristiana & Teno’s very fun and very multicultural wedding at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst, NC!  They were trusting with us for their music playlist and we had a ton of fun crafting the playlist for the and their guests.  We don’t get to do the Snake Dance (aka Vibora de la Mar) too often and the whole wedding vendor team came to watch.

The day started off with their wedding ceremony at The Village Arboretum which was right down the road from The Fair Barn.  What a pretty and private ceremony site!

We played a fun cocktail hour playlist that spanned tons of genres, ethnicities and decades.  After the cocktail hour, we introduced the bridal party to ‘I’m on Top of pthe World’ by Imagine Dragons which was a GREAT choice.  After some entertaining toasts ,which got a lot of laughs, the bride and groom had their First Dance followed by the Father Daughter and Mother Son dances.  We opened the dance floor after the Cake Cutting and the dance floor was packed for the next THREE HOURS!  What a seriously fun group of people we got to spend a fun evening with.  The playlist was about 50% classic American wedding music and 50% classic Mexican and new Latino hits.  

Enjoy the gallery of photos from the very talented Jennifer B Photography below!

Congrats to Teno & Kristiana!

Here is Kristiana & Teno’s Talented Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue:  The Fair Barn

Caterer:  Elliot’s on Linden

Photographer:  Jennifer B Photography

Wedding Planner:  Annie Truesdell Magnolia and Gram Events

Lighting:  Ward Productions

Rentals:  Curated Events  

 

Kristiana & Teno’s

Wedding Timeline

Reception is at The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road S, Pinehurst, NC 28374

Ceremony is at The Village Arboretum 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374

  • DJ Set Up for the Ceremony with lapel mic on Officiant and lapel mic on Teno
  • Bridal Party song is ‘Canon in D Major’ by Pachelbel
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘No Day but Today’ by Jonathan Larson (Instrumental)

5:35 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘I’m On Top of the World’ by Imagine Dragons
  • Flower Girls and Ring Bearers 
  • Bridal Party
  • Maid of Honor and Best Man
  • Mr and Mrs Teno and Kristiana!

5:45 – Champagne Toasts by Matron of Honor & Best Man 

6:00 – Dinner | Welcome by Kristiana’s Parents 

6:40 – First Dance for Kristiana & Teno | ‘Marry Me’ by Train

6:45 – Father/Daughter Dance | ‘You Are So Beautiful to Me’ by Joe Cocker 

6:50 – Mother/Son Dance | ‘Te Amo Mama’ by Marco Antonio Solis

6:50 – Cake Cutting | DJ’s Choice

7:00- Dancing! 

  • 7:30 – Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce | Garter Toss song is ‘Mission Impossible’
  • ~7:35 – Snake Dance song is ‘Vibora De la Mar’

9:50 – End of Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding 

  • 9:45 – Last Group song is ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi’
  • 9:50 – Private last song is ‘Island in the Sun’ by Weezer
  • 10:00 – Bubble Grand Exit

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Kristiana & Teno’s Wedding by Jennifer B Photography

Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding for Katy and Zach in Raleigh, NC

 

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Now, this was one amazing wedding!  Katy & Zach’s Mom contacting us about two months prior to the wedding because they were having troubles with the DJ they had contracted with originally.  Luckily, we had the date available and DJ Eric took charge and got to DJ for this amazing couple and all of their family and friends.  Melrose Knitting Mill is one of the area’s premier wedding venue.  Not only is it gorgeous but the amazing coordinators with Southern Oak Events really helped make the day smooth for us and fun for the clients.  Zach & Katy made it known from step one that ‘the party’ part of their wedding was incredibly important.  They wanted as much time on the dance floor as possible so we took care of all of the formalities early in the schedule so we could pack the dance floor for a few hours of nonstop dancing.  We were incredibly lucky to work with Melissa Desjardins Photography who was unbelievably fun and easy to work with and also provided us with her incredibly good photos.  In fact, she took so many great shots that we had to splurge and post much more than usual.  Make sure you check out her work below!  Our vintage mic looks great in any venue but it looked particularly great at Katy & Zach’s wedding.

Thank you and congratulations to the newlyweds!

Check out Katy & Zach’s Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue: Melrose Knitting Mill

Coordinator: Southern Oak Events

Caterer:  Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar

Photographer:  Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo Booth:  Raleigh Photo Booth Fun

Hair:  Eye Do Makeup and Hair

Florals: Brides and Bouquets

Makeup: Maritza Cosmetics

Transportation:  EcoStyle

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography



Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding All Around Raleigh DJ Katy and Zach

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Photo credit to Melissa Desjardins Photography

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan are so full of personality that we just knew their wedding was going to be one for the ages!  Add in the location at The Barn of Chapel Hill with an amazing team of vendors and it was just over the top fun the whole night.

A huge shout out to Megan with Megan Kerns Photography for being amazing to work with and for blowing us away with her amazing photography.  Enjoy the gallery below!

The night started off with a cocktail hour full of drinks, great music and lawn games.  After we got everyone seated we brought in the bridal party and then Natalie & Evan to a loud and crazy welcome from their family and friends. The newlyweds First Dance was to ‘Lifetime’ by Justin Bieber and then we moved into a perfect dinner served by Rock Top Catering.  After a somewhat low-key cake cutting we had some very funny and special toasts which led smoothly into Natalie’s Father/Daughter Dance and Evan’s Mother/Son Dance.  Everyone surprised Natalie and Evan with a FLASH MOB led by Natalie’s Mom and family which was an absolute hit and they loved it!  Then things got a little crazy and the dancing didn’t stop or even slow down for hours.  What a memorable and amazing night courtesy of some great clients.

Thank you Natalie & Evan and best wishes!

 

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Catering: Rocky Top Catering

Hair & Makeup: Grace Jansen Beauty

Photographer: Megan Kerns Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Alexia with C&D Events

Venue: The Barn of Chapel Hill at Wild Flora Farm

Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters and CE Rental

Transportation: Great Raleigh Trolley

Florist: Wild Flora Flowers

 

Natalie & Evan’s

Wedding Day Timeline

 

4:30 – Cocktail Hour

5:30- Grand Entrance

Natalie’s Family:

Song is’ Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark

  • Mother of the Bride, Father of the Bride, Sister of the Bride and Matron of Honor, Brother in Law, Nephew

Evan’s Family:

Song is ‘Raise Your Glass” by Pink

  • Mother of Groom, Father of the Groom, Best Man/ Brother of Groom, Soon-to-be Sister in Law, Niece, Groomsman and Evan’s Brother, Cousin

Bridesmaids:

Song is ‘Thunderstruck’ by ACDC

Song is ‘You Make My Dreams Come True’ by Hall & Oates

  • Mr and Mrs Evan and Natalie!!

5:35 – First Dance For Natalie & Evan 

  • Song is ‘Lifetime’ by Justin Bieber

6:00 – Dinner

  • Welcome by Natalie’s Dad
  • Jazz/Sinatra Style

6:30 – (not announced) Cake Cutting

6:45 – Toasts

  • Matron of Honor and Natalie’s Sister
  • Best Man and Evan’s Brother

7:00 – Father & Daughter Dance

  • Song is ‘I Loved Her First’ by Heartland

7:05 – Mother & Son Dance

  • Song is ‘I Hope You Dance’ by LeAnn Womack

7:10 – Dancing!

10:00 – Expected end of Natalie & Evan’s wedding

  • Last song is ‘Latch’ (acoustic) by Sam Smith

 

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Natalie & Evan’s Wedding at The Barn of Chapel Hill by Megan Kerns

Javi & Mike’s Latin Wedding at The Fairview in Raleigh, NC

Javi’s review of our service on Google:

My husband and I hired Eric from All Around Raleigh DJ for our wedding based on a recommendation from a friend and he did not disappoint! Our friends barely left the dance floor and the music was on point. Eric was extremely professional and accommodating through the whole process. We couldn’t be happier!!!

 

Javi & Mike’s Wedding Vendor Team


Wedding Planner:  C&D Events

Photography: Sydney Rae Photography

Caterer: Mike Santo’s Catering

Venue:  The Fairview

Florist:  The Purple Poppy

Javi & Mike’s

Wedding Timeline

 

4:30 – DJ set up and ready to go with lapel mic on officiant

5:00 – Wedding Ceremony Begins

  • Prelude music is DJ’s choice
  • Song for the Processional is ‘Thinking Out Loud’ by Daniel Jang (Ed Sheeran cover)
  • Song for the Bride’s entrance is ‘A Thousand Years’ by The Piano Guys (Christina Perri cover) 
  • Song for the Recessional is ‘We Found Love’ by Rihanna/Calvin Harris
    • *start at extremely low volume from the beginning at first kiss then bring up as couple is announced and recessional begins

6:30 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ by Frank Sinatra
  • Mike’s Parents 
  • Song is ‘Scooby Doo Papa’ by DJ Cobra
  • Javi’s Dad and Stepmom
  • Song is ‘Rough Rider’s Anthem’ (clean) by DMX
  • Javi’s Mom escorted by her son
  • Song is ‘Good Feeling’ by Flo Rida
  • All the kids!
  • Song is ‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent (‘go shawty part’)
  • James and Sarah
  • Song is ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars
  • Jeff and Onayda
  • Song is ‘All About that Bass’ by Meghan Trainor
  • Kevin and Nicole
  • Song is ‘I’m Sexy and I Know It’ by LMFAO
  • Keith and Tina
  • Song is ‘Bring Em Out’ by TI
  • Mike and Alexa
  • Song is ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis
  • Brandon and Abi
  • Song is ‘24k Magic’ by Bruno Mars
  • Best Man Steve and Kiersten
  • Song is ‘Hoy Se Bebe’ by Pitbull
  • Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Javi!!

6:35 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Love Someone’ by Lukas Graham 
  • Javi and Mike

6:45 – Dinner

  • Welcome by Javi and Blessing by Mike

7:45 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Sugar’ by Maroon 5
  • Champagne Toast by bridesmaid and Best Man
  • *Best Man will cue DJ to play ‘Watch me Whip’ by Silento at the end of his toast

8:00 – Father/Daughter

  • Song is ‘Vivir mi Vida’ by Marc Anthony 
  • Javi and Alex 

8:05 – Mother/Son

  • Song is ‘Simple Man’ by Shinedown 
  • Mike and Mary Ann

8:15 – Dancing begins!!

  • ~9:30 – Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce, Garter Toss song is ‘Suit and Tie’ by Justin Timberlake 

11:30 – Expected End of Javi and Mike’s Wedding

  • Last song is ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ by Journey
  • ‘I Don’t Care’ by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber

 

Ashley & Michael’s FUN Wedding at The Stockroom!

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Ashley & Michael by Amy Allen Photography

Ashley & Michael were married on a beautiful late summer day at The Stockroom at 230 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh.  Their ceremony and reception were both at the same venue separated by a cocktail hour for their guests at The Big Easy in downtown Raleigh right across the street.  Ashley and I first met at a wedding about one year before that over a few wonderful cups of coffee.  She is a coordinator with Sweet Sarabell Events and she decided that All Around Raleigh DJ was the right DJ for her based on her experience working with us.  What an amazing compliment because wedding planner get to work with so many different DJs!  We really had a great time at this wedding getting to know Ashley & Michael and their wonderful parents and great friends and family.  The wedding party all stayed at the downtown Raleigh Marriott and their pre-wedding photos were taken there. Take a look below to see the videography by Honeydew Films, the vendors that helped put it all together, Ashley & Michael’s timeline and some spectacular photos!

You can read Ashley & Michael’s review of our service HERE.

 

Ashley + Michael from HoneyDew Films.

Coordinator & Floral: Sweet Sarabell Southern Weddings & Events – Thanks to Sarabell and her team for always being so amazing to work with!  Do you like the chalkboard work in the photo below? Meghan from Sweet Sarabell is THE master calligrapher on the team. Please hire these girls!

Photographer: Amy Allen Photography – Amy & Rob are tremendous photographers and we get to work with them all the time.  This wedding was the first back for them after the birth of their daughter!

Venue: The Stockroom at 230 Fayetteville Street – This wedding venue is so amazing!  Located right in downtown Raleigh (so you can go out and party after your wedding!).  You can decorate a lot or a little and it always looks great.

Transportation: White Horse Private Transporation – White Horse sets the standard for wedding transportation in this area.  They have been in business for a long time and are very reliable.

Caterer: Unforgettable Food Affairs – What an amazing caterer!  We get to taste their delicious food quite often and it is always a hit!

Makeup and Hair done by: The Makeup Culture – Stephanie Sevilla is a true pro!  Check out this review we found on Wedding Wire “I’ve never looked more beautiful, thanks to Stephanie. I’ve already referred her (upon request of my friends/colleagues) to several friends and colleagues who witnessed her magic first-hand. She’s amazing.”

Vidoegrapher: Honeydew Films – We got to work with Amanda and Emily from Honeydew Films and she was an absolute pleasure to work with.  Take a look at her work in the video on this page or HERE.  Such good work!

Cake Designer: Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Cafe – We are always happy to see Edible Art’s cake’s!  They are one of our favorite preferred vendors. Todd and his team are truly one of the very best around.  Visit them at their shop in North Hills for a tasting!

Bride’s Dress: Bridal Mart – 15,000 square feet store filled with dresses!!

Rentals: CE Rental – We have DJ’ed thousands of amazing weddings and CE Rental has been the rental company for 99.9% of them.  They always are doing amazing things for our clients

Décor: Themeworks – If you are looking for anything from furniture rentals to pipe-and-drape to market lights then Themeworks is a great choice!  We highly recommend them.

Ashley & Michael’s

Wedding Planner

5 pm – Ceremony Begins

  • Prelude music: ‘Marry Me’ by Train (Instr), ‘Angel’ by Jack Johnson (Instr)
  • Family Members song is ‘God Gave Me You’ Instr)
  • Bridal Party entrance song is ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ (Instr)
  • Bride’s Entrance song is ‘To Make You Feel My Love’ by
  • Recessional Song is ‘Ohio State Fight Song’

5:30 to 6:30 – Cocktail Hour at Big Easy

6:30 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder
    • Parents of the Bride!
    • Parents of the Groom!
    • Flower Girls!
    • First Couple!
    • Second Couple!
    • Third Couple
    • Ashley & Michael!

6:50 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘You Are the Best Thing’ by Ray LaMontagne

6:40 – Dinner

  • Welcome by Father of the Bride
  • Blessing by Father of the Groom
  • Music is Frank Sinatra and Big Band style

7:30 – Toasts

  • Matron of Honor, Best Man

7:40 – Father/Daughter Dance

  • Song is ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong

7:45 – Mother/Son Dance

  • Song is ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts’

7:50 – Party Time!

8:30 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘How Sweet It Is’ by James Taylor

9:00 – Bouquet and Garter Toss

  • Bouquet Toss song is ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce
  • Garter Toss song is ‘Let’s Get it On’ by Marvin Gaye

10:30 – Expected end of Ashley & Michael’s Wedding

  • Last song is ‘Shout’ by Isley Brothers
  • Grand Exit song is ‘Closing Time’ by Semisonic
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Ashley & Michael by Amy Allen Photography

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Ashley & Michael by Amy Allen Photography

Amber & Clark’s Very fun and VERY Duke Wedding

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark had their super fun wedding at Duke Gardens in Durham, NC on a BRISK spring day and we got to help make it a great day for them!  Please check out the always impressive gallery from indie Bird Photo as well as the great wedding video by Twenty-One Films below.

You know you have cool clients when it rains cats and dogs on their wedding day and they only think positive and funny things like requesting ‘Ironic’ by Alanis Morissette!

We started off this amazing day with Amber & Clark’s wedding ceremony inside Duke Gardens surrounded by their closest friends and family.  Our friends Emily & Rebecca with Events by Emily arranged everything perfectly and really helped make it beautiful both inside and out in the tent.  Cocktail hour was outside under the clear top tent with amazing florals and decor.  Amber & Clark decided to pretty much let us have control of the playlist so we went with a heavy dose of fun 90’s tunes for the cocktail hour and then a wide range of genres and styles for dinner from Country to Motwon to contemporary and even a little classic rock.  It was very important to them that their wedding was a fun celebration so that’s exactly what we gave them.  The Grand Entrance was, of course, fun and lively and led nicely into their First Dance. Jacob and the team from Snap Pea delivered an amazing dinner experience after some heartfelt (and funny!) speeches by the parents.  Then it was party time so we helped move everyone inside and the party was an absolute blast!  Check out the amazing scene in the video and photos below and you’ll agree that it was an all time party that everyone will remember forever.

Best wishes to Clark, Amber and everyone we got to celebrate with on this amazing night!

 

Here is Amber & Clark’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team

 

Caterer:  Snap Pea

Venue:  Duke Gardens

Videographer: Twenty-One Films

Photographer:  indie Bird

Hair and Makeup:  Wedded Kiss

Wedding Planner:  Events by Emily

Florist:  Bower Bird Flowers & Apothecary

Rentals:  Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Officiant: Reverend Todd Maberry

Lighting: Get Lit Event Lighting

Transportation: EcoStyle

Photo Booth: Zim Zoom

Amber & Clark’s

Wedding Day Timeline and Song Choices

 

5:30 – DJ Set Up for the Ceremony with lapel mic on Officiant and mic on stand for reader

  • Family and Bridal Party song is ‘All of Me’ by Stringspace
  • Amber’s song is ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by Stringspace
  • Recessional song is ‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole

7:40 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘I’m a Believer’ from Smash Mouth
  • Bridal Party
  • Best Man and Maid of Honor
  • Mr and Mrs Clark and Amber!

7:45 – First Dance for Amber & Clark | ‘Loving You Easy’ by Zac Brown Band 

7:50 – Dinner | Welcome and Blessing by Clark’s parents and Amber’s parents

8:50 – Toast | Maid of Honor

9:10 – Father/Daughter Dance | ‘My Little Girl’ by Tim McGraw

9:13 – Mother/Son Dance | ‘Landslide’ by Dixie Chicks

9:15 – Dancing! 

12:00 – End of Amber & Clark’s Wedding

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Amber & Clark’s Wedding by indie Bird Photo and Video

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s wedding reception at The Umstead in Cary, N.C. was such a memorable night!  The Umstead had the reception area looking beautiful and one of the first things you saw was their custom neon that said ‘To The Moon And Back’ which is such an awesome touch.

The Wedding Party entered the reception to “DJ Got Us Fallin In Love” by Usher and then our Olivia & Gerry entered to an energetic welcome to “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone just as the energy and tempo started to build. We played a wide variety of dinner music from Big Band to Motown and then it was on to the toasts which are always one of our favorite parts of the night!  Olivia and Gerry’s first dance was next to “I Do” by Alloy Black (check it out if you don’t know it!) followed by the Father/Daughter Dance to “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole with Natalie Cole and then the Mother/Son Dance to “Humble & Kind” by Tim McGraw.   The night moved smoothly into the Cake Cutting to the open dance floor with the first song being “Dancing In The Moonlight” by King Harvest.  After some fun dancing, it was time to get all the married couples to the dance floor for the Anniversary Dance to “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran.  The dance floor kept going to “Suavamente” by Elvis Crespo and the Last Song of the night was “Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money which was a huge hit.   As the guests lined up to send our bride and groom off, they danced down the line to “Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly … what a great song to end the night!

Check out the photos below from one of best friends Joe Payne Photography.  You’ll love the Scottish wedding touches, amazing decor and beautiful venue.  What a fun night celebrating Olivia & Gerry and their friends and family!

Here is Olivia & Gerry’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue:  The Umstead

Wedding Cake:  Ashley Cakes

Photographer: Joe Payne Photography

Wedding Coordinator:  A Southern Soiree

Hair and Makeup:  Ashley Mooney Hair & Makeup

Florist:  An Event To Remember

Ceremony Musicians: Duo Licht

Rentals:  Curated Events

Lighting: Brite Creations

 

Olivia & Gerry’s

Wedding Timeline

 

6:00 – Introductions to “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” by Usher

*Wedding Bridal Party is all coming in together

6:02 – Introduction of Bride and Groom to “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone-Start at build of song

6:05 – Welcome by Bride and Groom

6:07 – Dinner Music – Big Band then into Motown

7:00 – Toasts

*Parents of the Bride

*Best People come up together

*Jerry’s Best Men

7:20 – First Dance to “I Do” by Alloy Black and Lee Ann Rimes end at ~2 min

7:22 – Father/Daughter Dance – “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole and Natalie

7:25 – Mother/Son Dance to “Humble & Kind” by Tim McGraw end at ~2 min

7:37 – Cake Cutting to “Dancing In The Moonlight” by King Harvest

7:40 – Anniversary Dance- “Perfect by Ed Sheeran” then into “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

7:45 – Open Dance Floor with “Suavamente” by Elvis Crespo

8:50 – Bouquet Toss to “Voulez-Vous” by ABBA (For all ladies single & married)

9:55 – Last Song to “Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money

10:00 – Bride & Groom Exit to “Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly

 

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography

Olivia & Gerry’s Wedding at The Umstead by Joe Payne Photography