Posts tagged Fantasy Sound Event Services
Jeff and Jen’s Wedding, Wente Vineyards
Jul 9th
I was the DJ for Jeff and Jen’s wedding at Wente Vineyards in Livermore on May 24, 2009. The ceremony and reception were going to be outside on the Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, but it was a little too cold and windy outside; so, they moved the reception indoors to the Cresta Blanca Event Center. Even with the last minute change, the wedding was gorgeous and went off without a hitch. The wonderful staff at Wente served an outstanding dinner and made a unique, creative cake. The photographer was Karen Bates of Art of Photography by Karen Bates; she was a pleasure to work with. Jeff and Jen choreographed their first dance to the song “Lost In This Moment” by Big & Rich; they did an excellent job. Jeff went out of his way to find a special song to dance with his mom to during the Mother/Son Dance. He found a unique song from T Carter Music called “A Mother’s Song.” Once the dancing started, the guests got out of their chairs, hit the dance floor, and got their groove on. After the garter toss, one of the single males told the groom that he thought that he was taking off the bride’s underwear (not the garter) and everyone got a laugh; it was his very first wedding. I want to congratulate Jeff and Jen on a wonderful wedding and wish them a wonderful future together.
Matthew Bennett
Laura & Andrew Stromberg Wedding / Sunol Valley Golf Club
Jul 2nd
On June 27th I had the privilege of DJing Laura and Andrew’s wedding at the Sunol Valley Golf Club. Although the wedding was intimate, the energy level was far from lacking. Laura and Andrew’s friends and family knew how to party and kept the dance floor full the entire time. The Sunol Valley Golf Club was a perfect setting for a summer wedding; the sun setting over the hills created a great backdrop from the wall of windows overlooking the golf course. Congratulations to Andrew & Laura Stromberg!
Nicholas Lehr
Vendors:
Music – Fantasy Sound Event Services
Photography – Bella Pictures
Location – Sunol Valley Golf Club
Philip and Jennifer’s Wedding, Hacienda de las Flores
Jun 27th
I was the DJ for Philip and Jennifer’s great wedding at the Hacienda de las Flores in Moraga on May 09, 2009. This was the first time that I had ever worked at Hacienda de las Flores. It is a romantic Spanish-style estate. Phillip and Jennifer had their ceremony outside in the lawn area and the reception was on a patio that had a beautiful fountain in the middle. Hacienda de las Floras also has a beautiful pavilion area where Philip and Jennifer took their photos after the ceremony. I also had the privilege of working with several fine wedding vendors for the first time. The wedding was coordinated by Christina Crawford from the Union Street Catering Company, the caterer was Wild Thyme Catering (their food was so good!), Melissa Campos from Captured Photography was the photographer, and Andrew Hsu from Studio MSV was the Videographer. What a great group of professionals! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding Philip and Jennifer, and best wishes for the future!
Kevin M. Dennis JWIC
The Meritage Resort at Napa / Wedding Videography
May 28th
The Meritage Resort at Napa was a beautiful setting for a wedding. Here is a video clip of a wedding we had the privilege of shooting and editing.
More to come…
Ode to the Middle School Dances
May 27th
I have been DJing at middle school dances throughout the Bay Area since 1986 and when I started Fantasy Sound Event Services in 1989, school dances were my main focus. Since then, we have grown to specialize in all kinds of events, including: weddings, corporate, and social events. It just hit me at the recent Hillview Middle School dance in Menlo Park that I have been DJing middle school dances for over 23 years and I still truly enjoy them. The kids are at an age were I can still play games and have a lot of fun with them. They really like doing the Snowball Dance, Hula Hoop contest, Cha Cha Slide, as well as Conga lines and trains. I can even get them to do the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, or Macarena from time to time. I am looking forward to the rest of the end-of-the-year dances.
Thank you to WIPA (Wedding Industry Professional Association)
May 23rd
I would like to thank WIPA (Wedding Industry Professional Association) for asking us to sponsor their meeting on May 06, 2009 at Casa Real in Pleasanton. Fantasy Sound Event Services provided the AV equipment rentals and the videography for their meeting. The topic of the meeting was “Being Green is Easy”. The guest speaker was Mireya Navvarro, an environmental writer for the New York Times and the author of Green Wedding: Planning Your Eco-Friendly Celebration. This was a very informative meeting about going green within the wedding industry.
I would like to recognize the other meeting sponsors who also gave their generous support. If you are in need of a wedding industry product or service, please consider the following businesses:
Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
Alyssia Jones
410 Vineyard Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
www.casarealevents.com
Heidi Bianchi
Hartmann Studios
70 West Ohio Ave, Suite H
Richmond, CA 94804
www.hartmannstudios.com
Lara White
Geoff White Photographers
3878 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
www.geoffwhite.com
Monica Rocchino
Paula LeDuc Fine Catering
1350 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
www.paulaleduc.com
Patricia Gibbons Floral Design
El Cerrito, CA
www.patgibbonsfloral.com
Jane Bertorelli
The Union Street Inn
2229 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
www.unionstreetinn.com
Napa Valley Linens
Sharon Dexmier
2954-D Treat Blvd
Concord, CA 94518
www.napavalleylinens.com
Pam Unkai
PK Art and Floral Design
1390 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
www.pkartandfloraldesign.com
Tamara Gronet
Painted Tongue Press
730 29th Street, Suite 101
Oakland, CA 94609
www.paintedtonguepress.com
Palm Event Center wins KRON’s Best of the Bay award
May 5th
To view our lighting designs, watch us on KRON’s Best of the Bay TV show this Wednesday, May 6th at 1:30pm and Sunday, May 24th at 5:30pm.
We want to congratulate the Palm Event Center of Pleasanton California for winning KRON’s The Best of Bay award. Additionally, a big “thank you” to the Palm Event Center for the opportunity to provide the lighting for the video and photo shoot. We would also like to express our appreciation to all of the vendors who participated in the video and photo shoot, including:
Venue: Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
www.palmeventcenter.com
Lighting: Fantasy Sound Event Services
www.fantasysound.com
Floral/Event Design: Nicole Ha Designs
www.nicoleha.com
Table and Ceremony Aisle Décor: Pleasanton Rentals
www.pleasantonrentals.com
Furniture Rentals: Cort Event Furnishings
www.cort.com
Greenery Rentals: Hartmann Studios
www.hartmannstudios.com
Harpist: Krista Strader
www.kristastrader.com
Make-Up/Hair: Get Your DO Up!
www.getyourdoup.com
Cake: Margaret’s French Bakery
www.margaretsfrenchbakery.com
Finally, we especially want to thank Tyler Vu and Augie Chang for their amazing photos, which truly captured everyone’s hard work. You can see more of this event by visiting their blogs to view their slideshows.
Tyler Vu:http://www.tylervu.com/darkroom/share/?n=v2009_palmeventcenter
Augie Chang:http://augiechang.com/GALLERY/PEC2009/
Workday Devil Mountain Run
Apr 29th
Join us on May 3, 2009 for the 32nd Workday Devil Mountain Run!
Our DJ Nicholas Lehr will be MCing the 5K finish line as well as the Kids’ Fun Run. Come be a part of the fun!
Workday Devil Mountain run is the oldest continuous running event in the East Bay, Devil Mountain Run 5K/10K attracts approximately 3,000 participants and is now a tradition for Children’s Hospital Oakland. Top competitive runners, groups, and runners sponsored by local businesses strut their stuff alongside kids and families. Even walking enthusiasts find their pace on one of the two flat and fast courses that run along Danville’s idyllic Iron Horse Trail. All entry fees benefit Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
Come join Nicholas and help support the Children’s Hospital & Research Center of Oakland. Click here for more information.
Love is In The Air or The Water
Apr 1st
This past New Year’s Eve, our owner Kevin M. Dennis JWIC celebrated the New Year by exchanging vows with his fiancée, Jessica McClellan. Their evening wedding took place by candlelight at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. Kevin’s best man was his five-year-old son, Nolan.
Five weeks later, Matthew Bennett and his fiancée, Kristin Holley. had an intimate family celebration and were married at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Devoted Disney fans; they honeymooned in Southern California, making sure to spend quality time at the Magical Kingdom.
Three weeks after Matthew and Kristin’s wedding, Nicholas Lehr married his fiancée, Kendra Johnson in an ultra-modern celebration. They were married at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and guests attended a lively dessert and cocktail reception overlooking the Las Vegas strip.
