Kelsey & David’s Wedding at Merrimon-Wynne on October 15th, 2015

Bride and Groom: Kelsey & David
Where & When: Merrimon-Wynne House on October 15^th, 2016

The Professionals:

Venue Planner- Kaila with Merrimon-Wynne

Planner- Sally with Sally Oakley Weddings & Events

Photographer- Robin Lin

Florist- Watered Garden

Cake- Ashley Cakes

Caterer- Rocky Top Catering

Officiant- Barbara Lodge

Photo Booth- Classic Carolina Photobooths

Wedding Ceremony Songs

Arioso Strings

Wedding Reception Songs

Introduction of the Wedding Party: “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head” by Dean Martin

Introduction of Bride & Groom: “La Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf

First Dance: “Swept Away (Sentimental Version)” by The Avett Brothers

Father-Bride Dance: “No Woman, No Cry (Live)” by Bob Marley

Mother-Groom Dance: “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

Anniversary Dance: “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

Bouquet Toss: “Chapel Of Love” by The Dixie Cups

Last Dance: “Night & Day” by Billie Holiday

Kelsey and David could not have picked a better day for their wedding at Merrimon-Wynne!  The weather was perfect for their outdoor ceremony.

As the 130 guests arrived for the ceremony in the lawn, they were treated to live music by Arioso Strings quartet.  After a beautiful ceremony by Barbara Lodge that included a couple readings, the guests made their way inside the house for cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres while Robin got some shots of the wedding party.

After the cocktail hour the guests made their way to the carriage house for dinner and dancing.  I had some indie rock playing while the guests found their seats.  I introduced the wedding party and Kelsey and David and they came in for their first dance followed by a heartfelt welcome and blessing by Kelsey’s father.  The salads came out shortly and the buffet opened.  During dinner I had a mix of classic jazz and standards playing with a couple 50’s pop songs for Kelsey’s Grandfather mixed in.

 

After dinner we had the toasts and parents dances followed by an anniversary dance with Kelsey’s Grandparents winning.  I opened the floor to everyone and the floor packed with young and old.  Guests dances, played lawn games outside and went through the photo booth. 

We paused briefly for the bouquet toss and then a “family dance” for Kelsey, her parents and brothers to Eric B & Rakim’s “Paid In Full”.  Coolest parents ever award goes to Kelsey’s parents that knew the lyrics to the entire song!!  I also loved Kelsey and her Grandfather’s dance to “Willie & The Hand Jive” that he taught her when she was a child.  We ended the night with “Sweet Caroline” and finally Billie Holiday’s version of “Night & Day” and a sparkler exit from the front of the house.

This was one of my favorite weddings, and not one I, or the guests, will soon forget!

Thank you again

DJ Randy Bennett  www.bunndjcompany.com/RandyB