Kevin M. Dennis JWIC
What A Memorable January 29th
Feb 11th
On Saturday, January 29th, we had the opportunity to DJ 2 different weddings. Nick DJed and we also provided the lighting for the Julia Criswell and Kenny Verschelden wedding at Casa Real, and Kevin DJed the Kathleen Godkin and Andrew Adams wedding at Wente.
The Criswell/Vershelden ceremony was held in the Amber Room, and the lighting design they chose really helped to transform the room. They put the “Dream Grill” wash over the walls, and had a custom monogram projected over the fireplace. The couple went with a black and champagne color palette, which added an elegant and retro feel to the entire wedding. The day was overcast, but the champagne uplights and washes made the Amber Room feel warm and inviting. Karl from Delford West provided the flowers, and Draper Photography was on hand to capture all the special moments.
The reception moved to the Grand Salon, and it was very much a celebratory and upbeat atmosphere. The bride and groom shared the first dance to “Glitter in the Air” by Pink, and the lyrics to that song resonated with all the guests, and everyone agreed it was the perfect song for this couple. Take a listen for yourself!
Across town at Wente, Kevin DJed the Godkin/Adams wedding, and since they only had 75 guests, they were able to hold the ceremony inside the Cresta Blanca Room. After the ceremony the room was changed over for cocktails and dancing. The couple chose a lavender and champagne color palette, and we provided the champagne uplights, which made the room cozy and intimate.
Kevin had a blast DJing the reception. It was a small group of people, but they were tearing up the dance floor! Kathleen and Andrew had a chance to do a lot of dancing, and you could tell they were enjoying every minute of it. Kathleen and her father danced to two songs for the Father/Daughter dance. The first song was more of a traditional song, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by IZ and after playing about a 1 and ½ minutes of that song, Kevin transitioned to “Benny and the Jets” by Elton John. John (the Father of the bride) used to sing and dance with her while she was growing up, and it was heartwarming to witness such a special moment. After about a minute into this song, her mom, brother and sister spontaneously joined them on the dance floor. The family danced as one big group. and it was a really beautiful moment for them and the rest of the guests.
When it was time for the bride and groom to share their first dance as a couple, they chose “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam. This was the first time that Kevin had ever had a bride and groom select this song for their first dance and it was absolutely perfect for this couple. 
Several guests were shocked to find out Pearl Jam sang the song, as it was incredibly romantic and tender. Check it out for yourselves:
Thanks so much to both Julia and Kenny, and Kathleen and Andrew for letting us be a part of your special day. We wish you all the best in the future!
A New Year’s Eve to Remember at the Palm Event Center
Nov 12th
Almost two years ago, our owner, Kevin M. Dennis JWIC, married his then fiancée, Jessica McClellan. We are excited to share that Brides.com is currently featuring their New Year’s Eve wedding here: http://www.brides.com/realweddings/weddings/222983. It’s hard to believe that they are approaching their two-year anniversary already! With the featuring of their wedding on Brides.com, we thought it would be fun to reflect upon it here, too. Kevin and Jessica were married at the Palm Event Center in the Vineyard. The gorgeous flowers were provided by Delford West. The breathtaking Event Lighting design and flawless Disc Jockey services were provided by Fantasy Sound Event Services. Their cake, which consisted of three to-die-for flavors of cheesecake, was provided by Not Just Cheesecakes. Father Robert of the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict officiated the ceremony. His great sense of humor, along with his wise words of wisdom, were a hit with the guests. Yves from YJM Photography was the photographer (his photos are displayed below). The evening started out with a candlelit ceremony, during which Kevin’s then 5-year-old son served as the Best Man. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail reception in the Ballroom. Guests signed a giant, customized bottle of wine provided by Mitchell Katz at Ruby Hill. After dinner, guests hit the dance floor and kept dancing well into the new year (we should note that they did pause, on occasion, to snack on the pizza and popcorn that were wheeled out as midnight neared). Fedoras, noisemakers, and feathered tiaras were among the party favors. It was truly a wedding that, to this day, those who attended reflect upon with a smile. At Fantasy Sound, we wish this for your wedding day, too.
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard’s Vendor Appreciation Party
Aug 6th
Tuesday night, Fantasy Sound had the pleasure of attending the Palm Event Center in the Vineyard’s vendor appreciation party. Kevin M. Dennis JWIC also had the privilege of DJing the event. Read Phillips of the Palm Event Center shared with us the many new and exciting upgrades that have been made to the facility over the last few months. The PEC was gorgeous before, but they still managed to improve upon it, anyway! Some of the upgrades include: a new entrance to the patio for receptions and outdoor ceremonies, a fountain on the back patio (which makes for an awesome photo op!), wall texturing and a new interior paint color, a new wooded bar area, large palms inside the ballroom, beautiful olive trees on the back patio and upgraded bathrooms. The results are breathtaking!
In the spirit of fun and a little friendly competition, guests were invited to create their own cocktail concoctions at a mixology station. We’d like to congratulate our DJ, Marshall Roberts, for his first place award winning drink, which was a tasty mixture of Dragon Berry Bacardi, a splash of Huckleberry juice, Sprite, pomegranate juice, and a splash of lemon juice. Marshall’s drink was served in a sugar-rimmed glass and topped off with a slice of lime.
A recap of the night wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the hilarious skit performed by the Beets Hospitality staff. They’re talented, they’re driven and, it turns out, they’re pretty funny, too! Enjoy the pictures!
Casa Amore / Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery / Vendor Showcase
Apr 22nd
Please enjoy some photos we captured of the beautiful Casa Real Vendor Showcase. Although we shot Videography last night (video coming soon) our cameras allow us to take some stills. Here are some samples of what to see in the upcoming video.
The photos include vendors such as:
Fantasy Sound Event Services Winner of the Bride’s Choice Award 2010
Apr 9th
{Livermore,CA – 01-20-10 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Fantasy Sound Event Services has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Dj/Entertainment!
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
Fantasy Sound Event Services is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”
We are happy to announce that Fantasy Sound Event Services is among the very best DJ/Entertainment within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.
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Jeff and Sera’s Wedding at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery
Feb 10th
On behalf of Fantasy Sound Event Services, I would love to thank Jeff and Sera Park for letting us be a part of their incredibly special day.
I was their DJ for their wedding at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Our company provided the Event Lighting, which showcased the flowers of Floral Design Studio. Harpist, Krista Strader started the night off with her beautiful melodies during the ceremony.
Jeff and Sera chose Tyler Vu Photography to capture their day, and, as you can see from these pictures, they surely will not be disappointed. One aspect of this wedding that was so unique was that, post-ceremony, Jeff and Sera turned the Amber Room into a children’s wedding wonderland. Movies played on a projector rented from Fantasy Sound Event Services and a mini golf course and carnival games, rented from Pleasanton Rentals, helped the staff of Casa Real create a special place for the children to celebrate.
The day was full of so many unique and incredible touches, from the gorgeous cake and cupcakes from Margaret’s French Bakery to the traditional Korean outfits the couple changed into during the reception; this was truly a day to remember.
Thank you, Jeff and Sera, for coming to us with your dreams, and working with us to turn them into reality! Congratulations and best wishes from all of us at Fantasy Sound Event Services [but especially Kevin and myself : )]!
Gaby Weiman
Upcoming Modern Bridal Faires
Feb 1st
Fantasy Sound Event Services is excited to announce that we are the official DJ and Master of Ceremonies for the Modern Bridal Faire Fashion Shows. Here are the dates of the upcoming Modern Bridal Faires, stop by and visit the Fantasy Sound Event Services Booth.
February 21st- San Ramon Marriott
February 28th-San Francisco Concourse
March 28th-San Jose Convention Center
July 18th-Pleasanton Hilton
August 15th-Ritz-Carlton, San Francicso
For more information on these Bridal Faires visit Modern Bridal’s website at: www.modernbridal.com
Tri-Valley CVB’s “Destination Showcase” at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery
Jan 19th
Fantasy Sound Event Services is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting the Tri-Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau “Destination Showcase.” Not only will Fantasy Sound be participating as a exhibitor but we will also be a sponsor of the event, as well as providing Event Light and Disc Jockey for the event.The Showcase is being held January 20, 2010 at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery.
For information about the Tri-Valley CVB’s “Destination Showcase” visit their website at:http://www.trivalleycvb.com/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=76
Happy Holidays from Fantasy Sound Event Services
Dec 23rd
In order for our staff to enjoy the holidays and spend time with their families, our office will be closed Dec 24th through January 4th. From all of us here at Fantasy Sound Event Services, we wish you and your family Happy Holidays.
Rachel and Shane’s Wedding at Casa Real
Dec 22nd
Fantasy Sound Event Services would like to thank Rachel and Shane for allowing us to be a part of their special day. It was our pleasure to provide not only DJ Entertainment but also Event Lighting for their wedding at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery. We would also like to thank the fantastic vendors who also helped to make Rachel and Shane’s dream a reality. Guests were surrounded by vibrant flower arrangements created by Nicole Ha. After a night of dancing the guests were able to recharge on delicious cake prepared by Jen’s Cake. Our thanks also goes out to Jennifer Skog from Jennifer Skog Photography who not only captured these incredible moments but also provided us with these photos.
When we receive thank you notes, like the one below from Rachel and Shane, it makes us feel that all the hard work we put into our event is truly appreciated.
“Hello Kevin!
Shane and I would like to thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication towards making our wedding night a wonderfully fantastic and magical night! You made the process for us smooth and seemless! Thank you for accommodating last minute requests and ensuring we were on schedule! Our guests LOVED the music! Everyone, especially me could not stop dancing!!! We got tons of compliements about your services and how gracious and professional you were!
We will be sending you a gift for such an amazing job!
Many thanks!
Rachel and Shane”
