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!

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.

This past weekend, on Saturday February 19^th, 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!

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!

These are the Vendors that participated in the Vendor Showcase:

Augie Chang-Photographer

Cake Delights

Cards de Luxe

Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery

Chisel it

Corinthian

The Courtyard by Marriot

Delford West

Enhanced Lighting

Fantasy Sound Event Services

The Flowerhouse

Get Your Do Up!

Hartmann Studios

IQ Videography

J’aime Bridal

Jennifer Skog-Photographer

Jen’s Cake

Krista Strader-Harpist

Nicole Ha Designs

Pleasanton Rentals

PMA

Rhee Bevere-Photographer

The Rose Hotel

Tyler Vu-Photographer

Universal Life Church

Unveiled

The photos include vendors such as:

The Flower House

Pleasanton Rentals

Cake Delight

Jen’s Cakes

Cards de Luxe

Unveiled

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery

]]> http://fantasysound.com/blog/2010/04/casa-amore-casa-real-at-ruby-hill-winery-vendor-showcase/feed/ 0 http://fantasysound.com/blog/2010/04/lindsy-ryan-ritz-carlton-half-moon-bay-videography/ http://fantasysound.com/blog/2010/04/lindsy-ryan-ritz-carlton-half-moon-bay-videography/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:36:07 +0000 admin http://fantasysound.com/blog/?p=908 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.

Enjoy!

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