tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77269212269581262592024-03-13T22:11:38.288-07:00DJ Randy B's Weddings and EventsRandy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.comBlogger506125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-85424267186909476772020-03-27T07:41:00.002-07:002020-03-27T07:41:24.898-07:00Joanna and JB’s Wedding at Merrimon Wynne on March 8th<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I was back to</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Merrimon Wynne</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">for my second wedding this weekend, this time for Joanna and JB on March 8</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th </sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">and I couldn’t be happier about it.</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Joanna and JB had their ceremony on lawn under a huge tree and I provided mics and music. As the 130 guests arrived, I had a mix of acoustic rock and country love songs playing. When it was time for the ceremony, JB’s Father (who was also their officiant) entered followed by JB and the other Parents to “A River Flows In You” by Yiruma. The wedding party entered to “A Thousand Years” and Joanna and her Father to an instrumental of “Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last. After a short service, the guests were invited inside the house for the cocktail hour. I had a mix of rock, country, classic soul and standards playing inside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics and video were done by Ashley & Bill from <a href="https://bowtiecollaborative.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Bow Tie Collaborative</span></a> and Ray from <a href="https://www.weddingsbyldf.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Weddings by LDF</span></a>, guests were invited into the carriage house by planner Catherine from <a href="http://www.eventsbylafete.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">La Fete</span></a>. I left music playing and went into the house to line the wedding party up with Catherine. The room looked beautiful with arrangements by Fallons Flowers.</div>
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I introduced the wedding party to “We Found Love” by Rihanna and Joanna and JB to “Born To Love You” by LANco. They had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWJzWGbXDek"><span style="color: yellow;">“Yes, The Longer The Waiting” by Josh Tuner</span></a> that was just the perfect song for them! The Parents dances followed with Joanna and her Father first. Their dance was to “My Little Girl” and JB and his Mother to “Forever Young”. JB welcomed everyone and his Father blessed the <a href="https://rockytopcatering.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Rocky Top</a>buffet. During dinner I had a mix of rock, country and classic soul playing.</div>
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After dinner we had the toasts and <a href="https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/NC/raleigh-north?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb"><span style="color: yellow;">Nothing Bundt Cakes</span></a> cutting to “Sugar” by Maroon 5. I opened the floor to everyone with some Motown and Top 40 that filled it with young and old. We paused for the bouquet toss to “Single Ladies” and garter toss to “Pony”, then back to dancing until the end of the night.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We ended with “Forever Country” by Artists Of Then, Now & Forever before the last dance to “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you Joanna, JB, Abby and Catherine. I loved every minute of this wedding and thank you for your service to our country JB!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-52986820387302379112020-03-27T06:40:00.001-07:002020-03-27T06:40:37.276-07:00Ali and Logan’s Wedding at Merrimon Wynne<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">When I met Ali and Logan a year ago I knew this was going to be a really fun wedding at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Merrimon Wynne</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">on March 7th! They were having guests in from everywhere including Ali’s Cuban family from Miami!!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Their ceremony was held on the lawn and officiated over by <a href="https://heidigessnerweddings.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Reverend Heidi Gessner</span></a>. I always love working with her! As the 90 guests arrived, I had a mix of classical pop songs playing by Vitamin String Quartet and The Piano Guys. Logan, his Parents and the flower girl & ring bearers entered to “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele. The wedding party and Ali & her Father entered to “A Thousand Years” by The Piano Guys. After a short service that included a reading, they recessed to “Everything’ by Michael Buble. Heidi invited them inside for the cocktail hour while I got everything ready for the reception in the carriage house.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics were done by <a href="http://jordanmaunder.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Photographer Jordan Maunder</span></a>, <a href="https://stephanieshaul.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">planner Stephanie Shaul</span></a> invited everyone into the carriage house for dinner and dancing. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by <a href="https://bowerbirdflowers.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Bowerbird Flowers</span></a>! I left music playing and went into the house to line the wedding party up for intro’s with Stephanie. I introduced the parents to “Dancing Queen” and wedding party to “Mi Gente”. Ali and Logan entered to “Space Jam” LOL and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3mILxN2flM"><span style="color: yellow;">“Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic</span></a>. Ali danced with her Father to “De Nina” by Julio Iglesias and Logan and his Mother to “My Wish”. Caterer Beau from <a href="https://www.beaucatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Beau’s Catering</span></a> welcomed everyone and described the plated meal. His bbq empanadas were the best!!!! During dinner I had a mix of standards playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had the toasts and an anniversary dance to “The Way You Look Tonight” with Ali’s Parents winning as the longest married couple. I opened the floor with some 70’s funk and Latin that filled the floor with Ali and Logan’s friends and family. We paused for <a href="http://thecupcakeshopperaleigh.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">The Cupcake Shoppe</span></a> cake cutting to “I Can’t Help Myself” then back to dancing. Around 10PM I gave Logan the mic and he announced it was “Bo Time!!” and Stephanie and her girls served the Bojangles late night chicken biscuits. Such a great idea!!!! I handed out the glow sticks and blinking sunglasses for a conga line to ”Conga”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you Ali, Logan, Stephanie and Sasha! I had the best time!! See you tomorrow for another Merrimon Wynne.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-14883981093001408842020-03-16T12:51:00.007-07:002020-03-16T12:51:56.173-07:00Amanda and Jordan’s Leap Day Wedding at The Fearrington Barn<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I had such a great time at Amanda and Jordan’s wedding in the</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://fearrington.com/wedding-barn/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Fearrington Barn</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">on February 29</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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I originally met them at our office back in April and hit it off right then. I even remembered that Jordan loved Darth Vader, so wore my Vader cufflinks for their wedding. When I arrived to set up, they were across the property in the Garden Terrace for the ceremony. A duet from <a href="http://www.ariosostrings.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Arioso Strings</span></a> supplied the music.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the ceremony, the 85 guests came over to the barn for the cocktail hour and reception. It was a little cool outside, so the cocktail hour was inside. Arioso Strings supplied music for most of the cocktail hour also. After they were done I put on a playlist of classical pop songs until I introduced the wedding party.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I introduced the Parents and wedding party to “Sexy And I Know It”. Amanda and Jordan were introduced to “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUJIbXN0WY"><span style="color: yellow;">“Everything” by Michael Buble</span></a>. Her Father welcomed everyone and the food stations opened. During dinner I had a mix of standards, classic soul and soft rock playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had the toasts followed by the Parents dances. Amanda and her Father’s dance was first to a couple minutes “Brown Eyed Girl”. Jordan and his Mother’s dance was next. It started with “Shut Up and Dance” for a minute, then Sheryl Crow’s cover of “Sweet Child ‘O Mine” to finish it. It’s such a great cover and isn’t well known. We had an anniversary dance to “Something About The Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John before opening the floor to everyone. It was a fun elimination dance with the winners at 50 years married. I opened the floor to everyone with ‘Dancing In The Moonlight” and some Motown, then Top 40.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We paused for the cake cutting to “Sugar, Sugar” then back to dancing until the end of the night. We ended with “Save The Last Dance” by Michael Buble before a sparkler exit. I can’t wait to see the pics from <a href="https://krystalkastphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Krystal Kast Photography</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-31532363746613439122020-02-22T10:12:00.000-08:002020-03-02T10:35:51.269-08:00An Italian Wedding for Brittney and Tony at Merrimon Wynne<a href="http://merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Merrimon Wynne</span></a> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">is kinda my home away from home and I was thrilled to be there for Brittney and Tony’s wedding on February 22</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">!</span><br />
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Their ceremony was held inside the carriage house and officiated over by <a href="https://trianglecustomceremonies.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Reverend Ed Sansbury</span></a>. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by <a href="https://www.plumeevents.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Plume Events.</span></a> They had musicians from <a href="http://www.savethedatemusic.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Save The Date Music</span></a> provide music for the ceremony. I arrived towards the end of the ceremony to set up while the room was being flipped for dinner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics were done by <a href="https://jordanmaunder.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Jordan Maunder Photography</span></a> and video by <a href="http://www.jonwarlick.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: yellow;">Jon Warlick Media</span></a>, the cocktail hour ended and the 90 guests were invited back to the carriage house for dinner and dancing. I left music playing and went into the house to line the wedding party up with planners Amanda & Heather from <a href="http://www.amandablairbydesign.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Amanda Blair By Design</span></a>. I introduced the wedding party into the carriage house to “Beautiful” by Akon and Brittney & Tony to “Hooked On A Feeling”. The wedding party joined them on the floor to dance for a minute, then made some room for Brittney and Tony’s first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elUwSHjfA94"><span style="color: yellow;">“Crush” by Dave Matthews</span></a>. They took their seats and the <a href="http://www.rockytopcatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Rocky Top catered</span></a> buffet opened. During dinner I had a mix of upbeat standards, Motown and rock playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had a private <a href="http://sugareuphoria.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Sugar Euphoria</span></a> cake cutting followed by the toasts. The Parents dances were next with Tony and his Mother first to a shortened edit I made them of “A Mother’s Song”. Brittney and her Father were next to an edit I made them of “Cassidy” by The Grateful Dead. I invited everyone to join them after a minute, then followed that up with “Dancing In The Moonlight”. It was such a great way to open the floor and worked great!! Some Motown and Top 40 mixed with some 80’s, song a longs and even “Walking In Memphis” kept them dancing until the end of the night.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Erin and Jimmy had their wedding ceremony and reception both at <a href="http://www.historicmarkethall.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">downtown Raleigh’s Market Hall</span></a> on February 15th. I was there to provide mics for the ceremony and DJ the cocktail hour and reception. The ceremony was held in the Market View side. Erin’s Uncle was their officiant and they had a live keyboard player and violinist provide music. After a short service that included a reading, the 150 guests were invited to Park View side of the building for the cocktail hour. I had a mix of standards, soft rock and classic soul playing while <a href="https://arikajordanphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">photographer Arika from Arika Jordan Photography</span></a> got some shots of the wedding party. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After the staff flipped the room for dinner, I invited guests back to Market View with help from planner Chelsy from <a href="https://tgcevents.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">The Gathering Co</span></a>. The room looked beautiful with white linen covering the walls and floral arrangements by <a href="http://www.moodfleuriste.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Mood Fleuriste</span></a>. I left music playing and lined the wedding party up for introductions. I introduced them to “Bring Em Out” and Erin and Jimmy to “If I Can’t Have You” by Shawn Mendes. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3xTjvj9tw"><span style="color: yellow;">You Are The Best Thing</span></a>”. Her Father welcomed everyone and blessed the meal. The food stations opened and I continued a music mix heavy on standards during dinner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We ended the night with a last dance to “Say Hey” by Michael Franti & Spearhead before a glow stick exit outside. Thank you so much for trusting me with your day Erin and Jimmy and thanks for all your help Jessica & Chelsy!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-86329883718124890022020-02-08T18:25:00.000-08:002020-02-14T18:25:57.355-08:00Kendall and Ben’s Wedding at Bay 7 in Durham NC<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Being that Kendall and Ben live in New York City and he is a comedian, I knew this wasn’t going to be the typical wedding at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.bay7.events/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Bay 7</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">, and it wasn’t…and so fun!!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Their ceremony was held earlier in the day at <a href="http://www.holynamecathedralnc.org/"><span style="color: yellow;">Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh</span></a>. After the ceremony, the 200 guests had a little break before heading over to the reception. As the guests arrived they had a live pianist playing for the cocktail hour. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by Mel from <a href="http://dogwoodtreefloraldesigns.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Dogwood Tree Floral Design</span></a>! I can’t wait to see the photos by <a href="https://morgancaddellphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Morgan Caddell Photography</span></a>. The guests enjoyed refreshments, passed hors d’oeuvres and a cheese and veggie display. After the cocktail hour, planners Kathy and Emma from <a href="http://www.sallyoakley.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Sally Oakley Weddings & Events</span></a> invited everyone downstairs for dinner. I left music playing and went upstairs to line the wedding party up with them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I introduced the wedding party to “Starships” and Kendall and Ben to “Gangsta’s Paradise”.. LOL!! Love it!! They came to the dance floor and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7T9HKmERv0"><span style="color: yellow;">“That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding</span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7T9HKmERv0" style="color: #954f72;">.</a> They took their seats and her Father welcomed everyone followed by a wonderful blessing by Ben’s Grandfather. The salads and enterees came out and I had a mix of standards, classic soul and soft rock playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had a few toasts, ending with Ben’s thank you that may be one of my favorite Grooms speeches! We sang (a contest to sing as off key as possible) happy birthday to a couple special guests and had the <a href="http://www.ashleycakes.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Ashley’s Cake</span></a> cutting to “Short Skirt, Long Jacket” by Cake (get it??). The chocolate/salted caramel cake was AMAZING!!! While the staff served the cake, we had the Parents dances. Kendall danced with her Father to “What A Wonderful World”. Ben escorted his Mother to the floor for their dance to “Days Like This” by Van Morrison. Even though guests started dancing before the toasts, I officially opened the floor to everyone with “Build Me Up Buttercup” followed by some Motown and Top 40 that kept them dancing for the next 1.5 hours.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We paused for a bouquet toss to “Like A Girl” by Lizzo, garter removal to “Blame It On The Girls” by Mika and toss to “Wild Thing” by The Troggs. The unique thing they did for these was that it wasn’t just for the single people, but for everyone, married and single. The catchers each received a scratch off ticket!! What a great idea!! After the tosses, I finished the night with a great set of sing-a-long songs and finally “Sweet Caroline” in memory of Kendall’s Mother who loved to dance to this song and a last dance to “New York, New York”. Everyone made a huge circle for both songs!! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-44942621465445399162020-01-27T09:44:00.005-08:002020-01-27T09:44:44.666-08:00Victoria and Rudy’s Dance Party Wedding at Merrimon Wynne<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">What a fun wedding Victoria and Rudy had at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">downtown Raleigh’s Merrimon Wynne House</span></a><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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I introduced them into the reception and they came in to loud applause. They had their first dance to “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3xTjvj9tw"><span style="color: yellow;">You Are The Best Thing</span></a>” followed by a Father/Daughter dance to “Walk With You” by Edwin McCain. Absolutely LOVE those songs! Her Father welcomed everyone and her Grandfather blessed the meal. The plated salads came out and <a href="https://donovansdish.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Donovan’s Dish</span></a> food stations opened shortly on the pergola. During dinner I played a mix of jazz standards.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-22146143285782962922020-01-19T11:29:00.000-08:002020-01-23T11:30:03.258-08:00Amy and Ty’s NC State Themed Wedding at The Stockroom at 230<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I was so excited (and a little nervous) to DJ Amy and Ty’s wedding January 19</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.thestockroomat230.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Stockroom at 230 in downtown Raleigh</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">because she had previously worked for another DJ company.</span><div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-90106251721515642442020-01-11T08:16:00.000-08:002020-01-16T12:34:23.896-08:00A Doctor Who Themed Wedding for Alison and Hunter at The City Club<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">The</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/City-Club-Raleigh" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">City Club in downtown Raleigh</span></a> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">has got to have the best view or Raleigh! Located on the 28</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">and 29</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">floor of the Wells Fargo building, it was the perfect location for Alison and Hunter’s Doctor Who themed wedding on January 11</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">, 2020!</span><br />
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The ceremony was held on the 28<sup>th</sup>floor and I provided mics and music. As the 125 guests arrived I had a mix of instrumental songs from Doctor Who soundtracks playing. <a href="https://trianglecustomceremonies.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Reverend Ed Sansbury</span></a> entered and asked everyone to silence their phones and the ceremony started. The wedding party entered to “A Thousand Years” and Alison and her Father to “Canon In D”. After the service that included a reading by Hunter’s Godmother, Musical performance of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Hunter’s Sister on guitar and her wife on vocals and short video clip of a wedding from Doctor Who, they recessed to “I Am The Doctor” from Series 5 of Doctor Who. Ed invited guests to the 29<sup>th</sup>floor lobby for cocktails and I started a mix of rock, country and classic soul.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During the cocktail hour guests enjoyed refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and taking pictures in front of the life size Tardis from Doctor Who. It was AWESOME!! After pics were taken inside the ballroom by <a href="https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">photographer Joe Payne</span></a> and videographer Phil from <a href="http://www.twentyonefilms.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Twenty-One Films</span></a>, the guests were invited to their tables for the reception. The room looked beautiful with arrangements by <a href="https://danaspaperflowers.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Dana’s Paper Flowers</span></a> and an amazing view of Raleigh. I left music playing and lined the wedding party up with help from planner and family friend, Ann. The wedding party entered to the Doctor Who TV Theme (of course). Alison and Hunter came in to loud applause and had their very special first dance. They danced to “Because You Loved Me” sung by Ann’s son Dominic. He did an AMAZING job!! The first minute of the song was danced to by Alison and Hunter alone, then their parents joined them, then their spouses joined them, then I invited everyone to join them for the last 2 minutes of the song. It was just wonderful! Her Father welcomed everyone, Hunter’s Godfather gave a heartfelt toast and Reverend Ed blessed the meal. During dinner was a mix of rock, standards, country and classic soul.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had an anniversary Dance to “The Way You Look Tonight” with the winners married 48 years! As a gift, Alison gave her a bouquet. So sweet! His Aunt Sue then told a story about the history of the cake cutting knife, and we had the <a href="https://edibleartnc.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Edible Arts Cake</span></a> cutting to “Sugar, Sugar”. We surprised photographer Joe with a cupcake for his Birthday and opened the floor with some Motown and Top 40 that filled it for the next 2 hours. Guests danced to 80’s, top 40, oldies and a couple line dances. I even played “Please, Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters for Alison’s Father that retired from the Post Office after 33 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We ended the night with “We Are Family” as a last dance for everyone. Thank you Alison, Hunter and Ann. I was honored and thrilled to be your DJ!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-24685186454965543362020-01-04T18:51:00.000-08:002020-01-07T18:52:04.819-08:00A Merrimon Wynne Wedding for Katie and Jim To Start The New Decade<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To start the 20’s off, I was back at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Merrimon Wynne</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">for Katie and Jim’s wedding on January 4th.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> I LOVED their 80’s playlist and was thrilled to DJ for them!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Their ceremony was held inside the carriage house and I provided mics and music for them. As the 100 guests arrived I had a mix of classical pop playing. The Parents entered to “A Thousand Years” by Daniel Jang. Jim to “Shallow” and The Wedding Party to “Perfect” both also by Daniel Jang. Katie and her Father entered to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Daniel. Katie looked beautiful with hair and makeup by the girls at <a href="http://makeupbyashleymooney.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Makeup by Ashley Mooney</span></a>! After a short service by <a href="http://www.perryhardison.com/?utm_campaign=WeddingWire&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=weddingwire.com"><span style="color: yellow;">Reverend Perry Hardison</span></a> that included a unity candle and wine box ceremony, they recessed to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Perry invited them to the cocktail hour in the house while that staff flipped the Carriage House for the reception.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the cocktail hour, guests came back to the Carriage House and I left music playing while I lined Katie & Jim up for introductions. The room looked amazing with floral arrangements by <a href="https://englishgardenraleigh.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">English Garden</span></a>! I introduced them to “Sit Next To me” by Foster The People. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvCBSSwgtg4"><span style="color: yellow;">“Ho Hey” by Lumineers</span></a>. She had a dance with her Father after that to “Wild World” by Cat Stevens followed by a welcome by Jim and Katie and blessing by her Uncle. During the <a href="https://rockytopcatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Rocky Top Catered</span></a> dinner I had a mix of soft rock and 80’s playing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had the toasts and I opened the floor with “Boogie Shoes” then 80’s for the rest of the night. They had some of my favorites in their request list including “I Melt With You”, a couple Duran Duran songs, The Go-Go’s and Violent Femmes. I ended the night with “Time Of My Life” from Dirty Dancing and finally “Stand By Me” before a sparkler exit. Guests took Krispy Kreme donuts on their way to the front of the house.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you Katie, Jim and Kaila!! I had the best time. I can’t wait to see the photos by <a href="https://lahmannphoto.co/"><span style="color: yellow;">Emily Lahmann</span></a>!!<o:p></o:p></div>
Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-16235599273099947042019-12-30T16:46:00.000-08:002020-01-07T16:46:23.768-08:00My Final Wedding of 2010’s for Kaylie and Donovan at Market Hall<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">My final wedding of the 2010’s couldn’t have been better!!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Kaylie and Donovan and their 100 guests had the best time at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.historicmarkethall.com'/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Market Hall</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">on December 30th!!</span><br />
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Their ceremony was held at Market Hall and they had a live duo playing provide music. After the ceremony, they had another group of musicians playing for the cocktail hour. I set up for the reception during the cocktail hour. At the end of the cocktail hour guests found their seats and I took over the music. I got Kaylie and Donovan ready for intros with planners Ashley and Trent from <a href="https://www.somethingfabulousweddings.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Something Fabulous Weddings and Events</span></a>. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4GLAKEjU4w"><span style="color: yellow;">“What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke</span></a>. I LOVE that song!! Her Mother welcomed everyone and the salads came out before the buffet opened. During dinner I had a mix of classic standards playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-43510195738714301462019-12-29T15:40:00.000-08:002020-01-07T15:40:21.074-08:00A Merrimon Wynne Wedding for Marina & Chris<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Marina and Chris had such an amazing wedding reception at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Merrimon Wynne House</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">on December 29</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> I was THRILLED I was their DJ!!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Their ceremony was held at downtown Raleigh’s <a href="https://www.allsaints1875.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Historic All Saints Chapel</span></a>. It is the perfect example of a “little white church”! After the ceremony, the 130 guests started over to Merrimon Wynne where I was set up for the reception. The cocktail hour was held in the house and they had the music covered there. After pics were taken by Cara from <a href="http://f8photostudios.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">F8 Photo Studios</span></a> planner Kathy from <a href="https://www.sallyoakley.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Sally Oakley Events</span></a> invited guests to the Carriage house for the reception. I left music playing and went inside the house with her to line the wedding party up for introductions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had the toasts and opened the floor with “The Cupid Shuffle”. That’s all it took to fill the floor for the next 2 hours. While guests were dancing, Marina and Chris grabbed a few family members and snuck into the house for a private <a href="https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/nc/raleigh-north"><span style="color: yellow;">Nothing Bundt Cakes</span></a> cutting. During dancing I played lots of top 40, 80’s, some Greek dance songs and even “In The Mood” for a Grandmother. We ended the night with “Die A Happy Man” before the sparkler exit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-43975881069655587022019-12-21T12:17:00.000-08:002019-12-29T12:18:16.968-08:00A Merrimon Wynne Wedding for Kailtyn and Mike<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Kaitlyn and Mike had the longest wedding reception I have done and I had the best time playing all night at</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.merrimonwynne.com/weddings" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">downtown Raleigh’s Merrimon Wynne House</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">!!</span><br />
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Their ceremony was held outside on the lawn and the weather was perfect! Her Brother officiated and he did a great job. I ran his mic as well as all the music. As the 100 guests arrived, I had a mix of contemporary love songs playing. The Grandmothers, Mothers and Groomsmen entered to “Here Comes The Sun” and Bridesmaids to “Love On Top”. Kaitlyn and her Father entered to “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. After a short service they recessed to “Simple” by Florida Georgia Line. I invited everyone inside the house for the cocktail hour while Danielle from <a href="https://blissmorephotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Blissmore Photography</span></a> and videographer Phil from <a href="https://www.twentyonefilms.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Twenty-One Films</span></a> got some shots of the wedding party.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the cocktail hour the guests were invited into the Carriage House where I was by planner Stephanie from <a href="https://vivalevent.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Viva L’Event</span></a> for dinner and the epic dance party. The room looked amazing with florals by <a href="https://meristemfloral.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Meristem Floral</span></a>! I introduced the Parents to “This Will be (An Everlasting Love)” and wedding party to “All I Do is Win”. Kaitlyn and Mike came in to loud applause and had their first dance to the duet version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7A9oRML14A"><span style="color: yellow;">“From This Moment” by Shania Twain</span></a>. Kaitlyn and her Father had their dance to “I Loved Her First” and Mike & his Mother to “The Man You’ve Become”. Her Parents welcomed everyone and the plated salads came out. Shortly the <a href="https://rockytopcatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Rocky Top Catered</span></a> buffet opened on the pergola. During dinner I had a mix of soft rock, country, classic soul and standards playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Towards the end of dinner guests started dancing to some 70’s pop and beach music before we paused for the toasts and anniversary dance to “That’s Amore”. The winners of the dance have been married 57 years! I opened up the floor again to everyone with some Motown and top 40 that kept them dancing for the next 4 hours!! That’s right, 4 hours of dancing!! I played lots of oldies, 80’s, current top 40, a couple line dances, some hip-hop and sing a longs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We ended the night with everyone in a big circle singing to “Country Roads” by John Denver before I invited them to the front of the house for a sparkler exit. After everyone had left, Kaitlyn and Mike had an intimate private last dance to “Stay With You” by John Legend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-27704011540986875152019-12-14T09:42:00.000-08:002019-12-19T09:42:20.402-08:00A Sutherland Estate Wedding for Kory and Brandon<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I was thrilled to be back at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.thesutherland.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Sutherland Estate in Wake Forest</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">for another wedding.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This time was for Kory and Brandon on December 14</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.</span><div>
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After dinner we had a cake cutting to “How Sweet It Is” followed by the toasts. I invited guests to help themselves to the cupcake display and opened the dance floor with “Dancing In The Moonlight” that brought young and old out. We paused for a bouquet toss to “Single Ladies” then back to dancing until the last dance to “Everybody” by The Backstreet Boys and a sparkler exit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Their ceremony was held in front of a stone fireplace outside next to the lavender field. It smells amazing! As the 150 guests arrived I had a mix of classical covers of pop songs playing. When it was time for the ceremony to start, <a href="http://www.personalweddingsnc.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">officiant Kevin Holland</span></a> asked everyone to silence their phones and the Parents entered to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Drew Jacobs. The wedding party entered to a cover of “Marry Me” by J Benjamin. Shannon’s processional was to “A Thousand Years” by The Piano Guys. After a short service that included a wonderful reading by her Grandfather, they recessed to “Marry You” by Bruno Mars. Kevin invited them into the Barn for the cocktail hour while photographer Amber from <a href="https://sixfootphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Six Foot Photography</span></a> got some shots.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During the cocktail hour I had a mix of standards, soft rock, classic soul and pop songs playing. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by <a href="https://www.beaucatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Beau Catering</span></a> and Six Foot Photography’s photo booth. When it was time for introductions, I invited guests to their seats and left music playing while I lined the wedding party up with help from Karen from Lavender Oaks Farm. I introduced them to “Can’t Stop The Feeling” and Shannon and Sean to “Good As Hell” by Lizzo. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to “<span style="color: yellow;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrTmNDZ-nc"><span style="color: yellow;">I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain</span></a>.</span> LOVE that song!! Their Father’s shared a welcome and the family style entrees came out shortly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-45527317356719027472019-11-30T19:27:00.003-08:002019-11-30T19:27:52.238-08:00A Carolina County Club Wedding for Sara and Cole<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I always LOVE playing at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.carolinacc.net/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Carolina Country Club in downtown Raleigh</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">! Whether it is a pool party, Father/Daughter dance, Gingerbread Party or Sara and Cole’s wedding on November 23rd, it is always a blast.</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Sarah and Cole had their wedding ceremony at St Mary’s Chapel, then the 175 guests came over to The Carolina Country Club where I was set up for the reception. As the guests arrived I had a mix of rock, classic soul and standards playing. The heavy hors d’oeuvres stations were already open when they arrived as was our <a href="https://www.bunndjcompany.com/photo-booths/"><span style="color: yellow;">Bunn DJ Company Salsa Photo Booth</span></a>. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by <a href="http://freshaffairs.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Fresh Affairs</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics were done by <span style="color: yellow;"><a href="https://www.photographer.org/photographers/ray-barbour-images/"><span style="color: yellow;">photographer Ray Barbour Images</span></a>.</span> I introduced Sara and Cole to “I Gotta feelin’”. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwZNL7QVJjE"><span style="color: yellow;">Stand By me</span></a>”. They danced with their parents to “My Wish” and her Father welcomed everyone followed by a blessing by Cole’s Brother. We had a couple toasts and the <a href="https://edibleartnc.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Edible Art</span></a> cake cutting to “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-85096199837142020982019-11-22T09:31:00.000-08:002019-11-25T09:31:35.227-08:00A Bay 7 Wedding for Kendall and Scott<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">What a fun wedding Kendall and Scott had at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://americantobaccocampus.com/about/14/bay-7" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Durham’s Bay 7</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">on November 22</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">!</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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The ceremony was held at the bottom of the stairs and I ran mics for their <a href="https://benpostonweddings.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">officiant Ben Poston</span></a> (I always LOVE working with him!) and also for their reader. As the 125 guests arrived I had a mix of classical pop songs playing. When it was time for the ceremony, Ben entered and asked everyone to silence their phones. The Parents and Groomsmen entered to “Marry me” by The O’Neill Brothers Group. The Bridesmaids entered to “We Built A Zoo” by Jonsi. Kendall and her Father entered to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. After a short service that concluded with a smashing of the glass, they recessed to “On Top Of The World” by Vitamin String Quartet. Ben invited everyone upstairs for the cocktail hour while <a href="https://www.rosetrailimages.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">photographer Rose Trail Images</span></a> and <a href="http://honeydewfilms.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">videographers HoneyDew Films</span></a> got some shots. During cocktails I had a mix of classic soul, standards and soft rock playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the cocktail hour I invited guests back downstairs where the room was ready for dinner and dancing. I lined the wedding party up with lots of help from planners <a href="https://emilykatherineevents.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Emily Katherine Events</span></a> and got them ready for introductions. I introduced each couple to a different song and Kendall and Scott came down to “Bring Em Out” by T.I. They had their first dance to a special edit I made them that combined the acoustic and regular versions of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2OF2BkoYTg"><span style="color: yellow;">“Ritual” by Wrabel & Marshmello</span></a>. After a couple minutes of the song, I invited the wedding party to join them on the floor. Kendall’s father welcomed everyone and the salads and entrees came out. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we had the toasts followed by the Parents dances. Kendall and her Father had their dance to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Michael Buble. Scott escorted his Mother to the floor for their dance to “How Long Will I Love You”. I opened the floor to everyone with “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Brown Eyed Girl” before some 80’s that filled it with young and old while Kendall and Scott had a private <a href="https://ashleycakes.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Ashley’s Cake</span></a> cutting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For the next 3 hours the floor stayed filled to top 40, EDM, a few oldies and ballads and 90’s. We paused for a bouquet toss to “Where Dem Girls At” and a hora dance to an EDM cover of it by Steve Aoki. We ended the night with an EDM cover of “Dancing In The Moonlight” by Jubel before a sparkler exit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-91676692037720005292019-11-16T08:10:00.000-08:002019-11-25T08:26:16.593-08:00A Bridge Club Wedding in downtown Raleigh for Melissa and Daniel<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Melissa and Daniel chose the beautiful</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://ac-restaurants.com/bridge-club/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Bridge Club in downtown Raleigh</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">for both their ceremony and reception on November 16</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> I was thrilled to be there for both!</span><br />
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The ceremony was held on the second floor, just about the amazing restaurant Death and Taxes. As the 60 guests arrived I had a mix of classical covers of classic rock songs playing. When it was time for the ceremony to start, the guests found their seats and I started the processional to the instrumental “Going To California” by Led Zeppelin for both Daniel and Melissa. After a short service by <a href="http://www.personalweddingsnc.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">officiant Kevin Holland</span></a>, they recessed to “Daylight” by Matt & Kim. Kevin invited guests to the cocktail hour in the back of the room and I started a mix of indie rock for cocktails.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the cocktail hour I invited guest to the 3<sup>rd</sup>floor for dinner. During dinner I played a mix of rock, yacht rock and classic soul. After dinner I invited everyone back downstairs for dancing and our <a href="https://www.bunndjcompany.com/photo-booths/"><span style="color: yellow;">Bunn Photo Booth</span></a>. As soon as everyone was in the room, Melissa and Daniel had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maONL_HfI20"><span style="color: yellow;">Kacey Musgraves “Golden Hour”</span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maONL_HfI20" style="color: #954f72;">.</a>Half way thru I invited everyone to join, which they did. For the next 1.5 hours I played a great mix of top 40, 2000’s hip-hop and a few oldies and ballads. I’m sure <a href="https://aureliabacaphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">photographer Aurelia Baca</span></a> got some great shots of dancing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-45841156094564001862019-11-10T10:51:00.000-08:002019-12-04T09:33:13.892-08:00A Bridge Club Wedding for Christina and Chris<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">I LOVE playing weddings at Chef Ashley Christensen’s wedding venue,</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://ac-restaurants.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Bridge Club</span></a> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">in downtown Raleigh!</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> This time I was there for Chris & Christina’s wedding on Sunday, November 10th.</span><br />
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Their ceremony was held on the 2<sup>nd</sup>floor right above <a href="https://ac-restaurants.com/death-taxes/"><span style="color: yellow;">Death & Taxes</span></a>. I ran music for them as well as a mics for their officiant and Friend Taygen and a few readers. As the 60 guests arrived, I had a mix of soft indie rock and classic rock playing. When it was time for the ceremony, the guests found their seats. Taygen and Chris entered to “Here, There and Everywhere” by The Beatles. Christina entered to an edit I made her of “Book Of Love” by Magnetic Fields. It was timed perfectly. After a short service they recessed to “You Make My Dreams Come True” and were invited to the bar in the back of the room for cocktails. <a href="https://chelseamorganphotos.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Photographer Chelsea Morgan</span></a> took Chris and Christina outside to get shots of downtown.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics were taken they joined the remaining cocktail hour. I had a mix of indie & classic rock, classic soul and standards playing. At the end of the cocktail hour they welcomed everyone and invited guests to the 3<sup>rd</sup>floor for dinner. During dinner I had the same music mix playing. After dinner we had the cake cutting to “Our House” and a few toasts before inviting everyone back downstairs for dancing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After everyone was on the 2<sup>nd</sup>floor, Chris and Christina had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8rumyup0Os"><span style="color: yellow;">“You and Me” by Penny and the Quarters</span></a>. Chris and his Mother had their dance next to “You Are My Sunshine” by Elizabeth Mitchell. After a minute, I invited everyone to join them, which they did. I opened the floor after that with some 70’s funk, 80’s and 2000’s Hip-Hop that filled it for the next couple hours. I also played a few Latin songs that were fun!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We ended the night with a last dance to “Sweet Caroline”. Thank you Chris & Christina!! I loved playing for you and your guests.<o:p></o:p></div>
Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-67972504821399596512019-11-09T11:13:00.000-08:002019-11-15T10:52:38.832-08:00A Barclay Villa Wedding for Reynolds and Matthew<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">If you dream of a storybook wedding in a castle like Reynolds and Matthew did, The</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.barclayvilla.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Barclay Villa in Angier NC</span></a> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">is the closest you can get locally!</span><br />
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After the cocktail hour, guests were invited to the ballroom for dinner and dancing by planner Chelsy Ferguson from <a href="https://tgcevents.com/meet-chelsy-lowell"><span style="color: yellow;">The Gathering Co</span></a>. The two story room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jeffreysflorist121/?rf=113270625403594"><span style="color: yellow;">Jeffrey’s Florist</span></a>. After guests were seated, I introduced the Parents from the hall to “A Sky Full Of Stars”. The wedding party was next from the top of the stairs. Reynolds and Matthew were introduced to “Levels” by Avicii and came to the bottom of the stairs for their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=817P8W8-mGE&list=PLdfC0lWLTZM-8_OPlqo23FjmIo6hxPujB&index=8&t=0s"><span style="color: yellow;">“Perfect Duet” by Ed Sheeran and Beyonce</span></a>. It was so sweet that they were singing it to each other. Her Parents welcomed everyone and the dinner buffet opened. During dinner I had instrumental and vocal standards playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for everything Reynolds, Matthew, Kathy and Chelsy! I had the best time DJing this wedding. The pics and video by <a href="https://www.warrenmccormack.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Warren McCormack Photography</span></a> and <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/memories-of-a-lifetime-lillington/ed9f8de5f9e35673.html#profile"><span style="color: yellow;">Memories Of A Lifetime</span></a> look amazing!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-50551416085464026232019-11-03T10:17:00.000-08:002019-11-12T10:18:58.895-08:00A Fearrington Wedding for Samantha and Richard<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I love playing a small, intimate lunch wedding, especially at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://fearrington.com/wedding-terrace/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Fearrington Village Garden Terrace</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">! Samantha and Richard’s wedding was just that on Sunday afternoon November 3</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-74021518179575742232019-11-02T08:23:00.000-07:002019-11-05T08:26:10.831-08:00An Umstead Wedding For Jennifer and Daniel<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I knew this was going to be a great wedding at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.theumstead.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">The Umstead Hotel and Spa</span></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">from my initial meeting, and it was!</span><br />
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After pics were done by photographer Cara from <a href="http://f8photostudios.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">F8 Photo Studios</span></a> (with help from 2<sup>nd </sup>shooter Martha!!) and videographer <a href="http://thomasblakefilms.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Thomas Blake Films</span></a>, the doors to the ballroom opened and guests found their seats. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by <a href="https://embellishedblooms.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Embellished Blooms</span></a>! I left music playing and went to line the wedding party up with planner Elizabeth from <a href="https://asouthernsoiree.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">A Southern Soiree</span></a>. I introduced them to “A Sky Full Of Stars” and Jennifer and Dan to “Without You” by Usher. They had their first dance to a shortened edit I made them of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mkYWkoXyo"><span style="color: yellow;">“I Get To Love You” by Ruelle</span></a>. Jenn’s Father joined her on the floor for their dance to “I Loved Her First” and Dan & his Mother to “It Happens In A Heartbeat”. We had a couple toasts, then the first course of risotto came out and I played a mix of rock, soul, standards and a couple Irish folk songs for her Father.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the 3<sup>rd </sup>course we had the <a href="http://www.cindascreativecakes.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Cinda’s Cake</span></a> cutting to “Sweetheart” by Thomas Rhett, then opened the floor again with some oldies, Top 40 and 90’s Hip-Hop that kept them dancing until the last song. <a href="http://www.tworoosters.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Two Roosters Ice Cream</span></a> was there also to provide sundays and floats. I played “New York State Of Mind” for the last dance, but they weren’t having it and started chanting “One.. More.. Song”. I had “New York, New York” already cued up, so ended with that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-86250450425961704102019-11-01T11:40:00.000-07:002019-11-04T12:18:36.200-08:00A Merrimon Wynne Wedding for Brianne and Casey<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">I was so excited to be back at</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.merrimonwynne.com/weddings" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Merrimon Wynne in downtown</span></a> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Raleigh again! This time for Brianne and Casey’s wedding on Friday, November 1</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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Their ceremony was held on the lawn and I provided mics and music. Their officiant was Brianne’s Brother, Beau, who did an amazing job! As the 100 guests arrived I had a mix of light classical music playing. The Parents and Groomsmen entered to the “Masters Theme”. The Bridesmaids entered to “Minuet in G’ and Brianne and her Father to “Canon In D”. After a short service with a couple readings, they recessed to “Triumphal March”. Beau invited guests into the house for the cocktail hour where The Merrimon Wynne handled the music.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After pics were done by The Picture Guy, planner Kristin with <a href="https://vivalevent.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Viva L’Event</span></a> invited everyone into the Carriage house where I was ready. The room looked beautiful with arrangements by <a href="https://www.plumeevents.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Plume Events</span></a> I left music playing and went inside to line them up for intros. I introduced the wedding party to “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” theme and Brianne and Casey to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Uo5kcDpyg"><span style="color: yellow;">“Claire de Lune” from Oceans 11</span></a>. After a couple minutes, I invited the wedding party to join them until the end of the song. Her Father welcomed everyone and gifted Casey a bag of candy to bribe Brianne with. So funny!! Chef Beau Bennett from <a href="https://www.beaucatering.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Beau Catering</span></a> welcomed everyone and described the food stations before they opened. During dinner I had a mix of rock, classic soul and standards playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After dinner we the toasts and <a href="http://thecupcakeshopperaleigh.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Cupcake Shoppe</span></a> cake cutting to “How Sweet It Is”. While the staff cut the cake and served it, we had the dual Parents dances to “What A Wonderful World”. An Anniversary dance followed to “The Way You Look Tonight” by Sinatra. I opened the floor to everyone with “My Girl” that filled it with young and old. For the next 2 hours guests enjoyed dancing, lawn games and visiting around the fire pit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We had a last dance to “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne before a sparkler exit from the front of the House. Thank you Brianne, Casey, Kristin, Brittnee and Abby. That was a fun wedding!!<o:p></o:p></div>
Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726921226958126259.post-57343277262987628832019-10-31T19:39:00.002-07:002019-10-31T19:39:42.031-07:00A Highgrove Estate Wedding for Shelby and Jake<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">What a nice family and couple!!</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">I never met Shelby and Jake until their wedding at</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://highgrove-nc.com/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">Highgrove Estate in Fuquay Varina</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"> on October 27th, but had a nice chat with her Mother, Janni a year ago.</span><br />
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After the ceremony, the guests were invited to the back patio for cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. I had a mix of standards playing that was heavy on Sinatra and Buble. After pics were done by Amber from <a href="https://sixfootphotography.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Six Foot Photography</span></a>, the doors to the ballroom opened and I invited guests inside for dinner with help from Britnie from Highgrove. I introduced the wedding party to “This Will be (An Everlasting Love)”. Shelby and Jake came in to loud applause and had their first dance to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaA3YZ6QdJU"><span style="color: yellow;">“Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel</span></a>. Her Father welcomed everyone and blessed the meal. The salads and family style entrees came out and I had a mix of soft rock playing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgRdt0ro4FsJJ6XhGjvgCjPhEehcZQ8IIQ5JrqlrpJmnok0uciPiiVAyOYBvyexrVEcoIliNq9QjbEmfMSrj9fcPiKGaEXTHOBKbuEUxYaCn7NwnukAHCNo2ouuzINd5kPo0P5sxsAIc/s1600/Sheila+MIke++horizontal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1312" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgRdt0ro4FsJJ6XhGjvgCjPhEehcZQ8IIQ5JrqlrpJmnok0uciPiiVAyOYBvyexrVEcoIliNq9QjbEmfMSrj9fcPiKGaEXTHOBKbuEUxYaCn7NwnukAHCNo2ouuzINd5kPo0P5sxsAIc/s320/Sheila+MIke++horizontal.jpg" width="320" /></a>While the staff served the cake I opened the floor with some Motown and Top 40 for 15 minutes, then blended into a Persian music set that took the energy thru the roof!! It always does!! So fun. I went back and forth with American and Persian music for the next 2 hours only pausing for a couple ballads and the bouquet and garter toss.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I ended the night with “Sweet Caroline” and “Wagon Wheel” before sending everyone outside for the sparkler exit. After everyone was gone except <a href="https://chelseaallegra.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Photographer Chelsea Allegra</span></a>, videographers Bryce and Jessie from <a href="https://www.muddy-trails.com/"><span style="color: yellow;">Muddy Trails Film Co.</span></a> and Sheila and Mike, they had a private last dance to “At Last”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What a beautiful and fun wedding!! Thank you Sheila, Mike, Stephanie and Hannah!! I will never forget this wedding!<o:p></o:p></div>
Randy Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172450144194742022noreply@blogger.com1