People who know me know how much I love a great practical
joke and surprising the people I love, especially at a wedding. I was thrilled to be in on Sarah & Alex’s
surprise to their 100 family members and friends on February 19th at
the historic Stockroom at 230 in
downtown Raleigh NC with planner Katie from La
Fete and Photographer Graham Terhune!
As guests entered the room for what they thought was an
engagement party dinner, they were greeted by Sarah in her wedding dress and
Alex in his suit. SURPRISE!! We’re
actually getting married right now!! The
guests found their seats for the ceremony and I had a mix of classical versions
of pop songs playing. The parents and
small wedding party walked down the aisle to “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” and
Sarah and her father to “Canon In D”.
After a short ceremony by minister
Kayelily MIddleton the wedding party recessed to “Gimme Some Lovin’” by
Spencer Davis. The guests made their way
to the Mahler Gallery next door for cocktails and the staff at The Stockroom
got it ready for dinner and dancing.
The guests made their way back upstairs and I introduced
Sarah and Alex to “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne. They came in to very loud cheering and to the
floor for their first dance to “How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie
Goulding. Sarah then danced with her
father to “My Girl” and Alex and his mother to “The Man You’ve Become”. Sarah’s father took the mic for a heartfelt
welcome and blessed the meal. The
individually served salads and entrées came out by caterers PoshNosh and I played a
mix of soft rock, standards ad classic soul during dinner.
After dinner we had the Edible
Arts cake cutting to “Sugar, Sugar” and opened the floor with some Motown
and oldies. Through the night I played a
lot of 80’s, some current hits and some 90’s hip-hop. The night ended with “Save The Last Dance” by
Michael Buble.
What a fun wedding and a great surprise. Thank you Sarah, Alex & Katie!
Thanks, Randy! This was a fun wedding. Because it was a surprise to the guests and the bride and groom greeted everyone as they arrived, the atmosphere was relaxed and easy-going. And of course the sound was perfect!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kayelily. I always look forward to working with you!
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