Nicholas J. Lehr
An Energetic Wedding Video Highlight Reel!
Feb 10th
Last year was a great year for us here in the Fantasy Sound Event Services videography department. We had the pleasure of capturing many wonderful weddings and experienced great growth. We would like to take the time to thank all of our clients and wish them all the best in the future!
Throughout this year we would like to share some of our fantastic couples and their wedding day. Today’s video will be a highlight reel we filmed at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton on a breezy afternoon. This couple was great to work with as they were full of energy and knew how to throw a party.
We hope you enjoy!
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Heroux!
Jun 1st
The wedding celebration of Jennifer Moody and Christopher Heroux took place at Hotel Valencia on Santana Row in San Jose. Not only did they choose to have their wedding at a fantastic hotel, but the ceremony took place on the rooftop terrace over looking San Jose’s gorgeous mountain views. The weather was perfect and the sunset was absolutely picturesque!
We had a great time with Jennifer and Chris. They were a fun and outgoing couple who knew how to party, and that made Nick’s job as a DJ easy! After sunset the music grew louder and it was time for Jennifer and Chris to have their first dance. They had chosen to choreograph a dance to the Lenny Kravitz ballad “I Belong To You” and it was not to be missed! Not only did they have a beautifully choreographed first dance, they also arranged for their friends to join them while they danced with their two kids to “The Time” by Black Eyed Peas. It was a heartwarming moment to see everyone together on the dance floor. After that, everybody joined in and had a great time dancing the night away. This party was definitely one for the ages!
Meet Nick!
Apr 14th
Name: Nicholas J. Lehr, Disc Jockey, Lead Videographer/Editor
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Favorite part of a wedding: When the bride and groom express they have had an amazing day.
Which three words best describe you?: Tall, dedicated, passionate
What is your favorite hobby?: Watching sports
Favorite sports to watch: #1 Basketball, #2 Football
Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas, NV
Favorite quote: The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney
Favorite movie: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
How do you take your Starbucks beverage?: Venti coffee w/cream and 2 sugars.
Pearls of Wisdom: Take care of the small things and the big things will take care of themselves.
If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you do instead?: Coaching college basketball.
What’s the best advice you can give to a couple when planning their wedding?: Remember it is your day and the spotlight should always be on you.
Congratulations Meghan and Luke!
Feb 23rd
This past weekend, on Saturday February 19th, our DJ Nick had the opportunity to DJ the wedding of Meghan Spillane and Luke McMurray. The wedding and reception was held at the beautiful Palm Event Center in the Vineyard on a rainy evening, but as we all know rain on a wedding day is good luck! Meghan and Luke tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the Estate Room, where the background music was provided by “Elegant Touch of Strings”. After the ceremony the guests moved into the Grand Ballroom to enjoy cocktail hour and the entertainment of a Photo Booth. The Ballroom was decorated in a simple and elegant color scheme of white on white. To help anchor the color palette, Jinger from The Flower House provided stunning flower arrangements, which really popped against the white backdrop. After dinner the party began. Meghan and Luke cut the cake provided by Primrose Bakery and laughed as they smashed into each other’s faces. Luke and Meghan shared their first dance as husband and wife to “Steady As We Go” by The Dave Matthews Band. All the guests had a blast tearing it up on the dance floor with the bride and groom, dancing to songs by Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, and Journey. The night finally came to an end for the newlyweds, as they were hoisted up into the air for the last dance.
Thank you so much Meghan and Luke for letting us be a part of your special day! We wish you all the best!
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!
Casa Amore
May 4th
On April 21st, Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery held its first Vendor Showcase. 25 Vendors showed their best work to Casa Real’s Couples, watch the video below to see all the amazing work:
These are the Vendors that participated in the Vendor Showcase:
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:
Lindsy + Ryan / Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay / Videography
Apr 15th
We had a great time shooting a wedding at the amazing Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. The scene was set for a perfect day as Lindsy and Ryan married one another overlooking the ocean. Lindsy and Ryan were such a great couple to work with as you will see in the video as their fun and playful attitude shined through. Please enjoy highlights of them as they shared the day where they became husband and wife.
Kelsey + Kenneth Williams Wedding / Casa Real Pleasanton / Videography
Oct 15th
Here is a highlight reel of Kelsey and Kenneth’s wedding from Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton. They were a great couple to spend the day with and everything looked amazing!
Enjoy!
Danny & Alicia Sanchez Wedding at the Palm Event Center
Sep 8th
It is funny how the weather in July can be so unpredictable. On a, what seemed like a beautiful July day, were chances of rain. The ceremony was to take place on the patio overlooking the vineyards of the Palm Event Center. As the ceremony approached, the lingering clouds parted and the sun washed down, creating that perfect outdoor wedding. As the DJ and Emcee of the wedding, it is imperative to work with a good team and tonight was no exception. I had the pleasure of working with Mark Peters from Peters Photography and Monique Bogni from the Palm Event Center, who is always at her best. Danny & Alicia Sanchez started their new life together among family and friends.
Nicholas Lehr
