After a late afternoon ceremony at Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Church in Raleigh, the 150 guests started over to the reception. The cocktail hour was held in the house and I
had a speaker playing classic instrumental jazz by Miles David, Coltrane and my
favorite Chet Baker. After the cocktail
hour planner Carrington from McLean
Events invited guests into the carriage house for dinner and dancing. The carriage house looked beautiful with
floral arrangements by Watered Garden. I left music playing and went in the house to
line the wedding party up and get them ready for introductions.
I introduced the wedding party to “Can’t Stop The Feeling”
and Lindsey and James had their first dance to Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love”.
One of my favorite ballads
ever! Lindsey’s parents welcomed
everyone and Father Paul blessed the meal.
The Donovan’s Dish buffet opened
and I played a mix of rock, classic soul and standards during dinner.
After dinner we had the toasts and then the private I Do Cakes cutting in the house. I’m sure photographer Jessica Crawford
got some great shots of that! While they
were inside I went ahead and opened the dance floor for a short time. They came back to a filled dance floor (oops)
and I cleared it for Lindsey to dance with her Father to “It Won’t Be
Long”. James and his Mother danced to “I
Hope You Dance”, then I opened the floor to everyone again with “Zorba The
Greek” that filled it back up. We paused
for the bouquet toss to “Only Girl In The World” and garter toss to “Another
One Bites The Dust”. Some top 40 and
sing a longs kept them dancing until the end of the night and the last dance to
“Sweet Caroline”. I invited guest to the
front of the house for the rose petal exit and said goodnight.
Thank you Lindsey and James and congratulations!!
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