Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Amanda & Michael’s Beautiful Wedding At The Umstead Hotel on April 16th


I had the absolute pleasure of DJing Amanda and Michael’s beautiful wedding reception at The five star Umstead Hotel and Spa on April 16th.  I was thrilled to be working with Carrie from The Umstead, planner Tia from Erin McLean Events,  Photographer Cara Galati from F8 Photo Studios and videographers Reel Weddings

The ceremony was held out back and officiated over by Minister Kayelily Middleton and live musicians from Arioso Stings providing music. They all always do an amazing job!  After the ceremony guests made their way around the back of the building to the outdoor cocktail hour and again Arioso Strings covered the music.  After pics were taken by Cara, the wedding party joined the cocktail hour and got ready for introductions.

The doors to the ballroom opened and guests found their tables that were decorated with floral arrangements by the Watered Garden. I left music playing in the ballroom and went to line the wedding party up.  They came into the room as a huge group to “Crazy In Love” and Amanda & Michael came in and right to the dance floor for their first dance to “She’s Got A Way” by Billy Joel.  Amanda’s father welcomed everyone and the three course meal came out of soup, salad and entrees.  During dinner I had a mix of rock, country and classic soul playing.  I even snuck a few Italian crooners in for Michael’s parents.

After dinner we had a toast by the Matron of honor and then the parents dances.  Amanda and her father danced to “How Sweet It Is” by James Taylor and Michael and his mother to “Unforgettable” by Natalie and Nat King Cole. Then, as a surprise Amanda danced with Michael’s father and Michael danced with Amanda’s mother to “The Way You Look Tonight” by my favorite, Frank Sinatra.  It was so sweet and special! 

The Shutterbooth Disney Photo Booth opened with fav Elisabeth and the dance floor opened to some Motown and top 40 that packed it for the next 2 hours.  We paused after about 30 min for another toast by the Best Men and Sweet Memories cake cutting to “I’ll Be There For You” from Friends, then back to dancing til the end of the night.


We ended the night with some 80’s and current hip hop before the last dance to “Time Of My Life” from Dirty Dancing and then a confetti exit from the front of the hotel.  What a fun night and great group!  Thank you Amanda, Michael, Mrs. Diamond, Giggles, Carrie and Cara for everything!

2 comments:

  1. Thanks, Randy! We looked for you before the ceremony and did not have time afterwards. I know Amanda and Mike had a fabulous reception with your masterful mix of music!!

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  2. Thanks, Randy!!! We are just returning from our Honeymoon and this was fun to read. We got so lucky to work with so many wonderful vendors like yourself!

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