Anna & Jeremy’s Wedding at The NC Museum Of Art

Bride and Groom: Anna & Jeremy

Where & When: The NC Museum Of Art on August 20^th, 2016

The Professionals:

Planner- Morgan from The Museum Of Art

Photographer- Elizabeth from Stories By Sloan

Video- Benjamin West

Cake- Cinda’s Creative Cakes

Florist- Watered Garden

Minister- Ashley Griffith

Wedding Ceremony Songs

Seating of Parents & Wedding party: “Swept Away (Sentimental Version)” by The Avett Brothers

Processional: “Towers” by Bon Iver

Recessional: “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne

Wedding Reception Songs

Introduction of the Wedding Party: “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates

Introduction of the Bride & Groom: “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder

First Dance: “Darlin’ Be Home Soon” by The Lovin’ Spoonful

Father-Bride Dance: “Old Toes” by Mandolin Orange

Mother-Groom Dance: “How To Dream” by Sam Phillips

Cake Cutting: “Saw You First” by The Givers

Last Dance: “California Daze” by Peace

I was thrilled to play Anna & Jeremy’s wedding at The Museum Of Art!  They have great taste in music and I was excited to be able to make their wedding playlist dreams come true.

The guests arrived at the museum for the outdoor ceremony and I had a mix of indie rock (mostly picked by Jeremy) playing.  The guests found their seats and the ceremony soon started.  After a short ceremony that included a reading, the guests made their way inside for the reception.  During the cocktail hour I had a mix of indie and classic rock playing with some classic soul mixed in.  Guests mingled and enjoyed drinks and the photo booth.

After pics were taken and the cocktail hour ended, I introduced the wedding party and Anna & Jeremy came in for their first dance and parents dances.  After that they took their seats for the served salads and entrees.  During dinner I continued the cocktail hour mix.

After dinner we had a few toasts and the cake cutting, then an anniversary dance to “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke.  I opened the dance floor with some Motown and top 40 that soon filled it for the next 2 hours.  I played 80’s, 90’s, top 40 and oldies for the 120 guests to dance to.  I even got to play some indie dance music and see Jeremy’s Mother & Uncle show us their award winning moves to “Orange Blossom Special” by The Stanley Brothers!

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

Suzanne & James’ Wedding at Bay 7 in Durham NC

Bride and Groom: Suzanne & James

The Professionals:

Venue Planner- Kelly from Bay 7/The Angus Barn

Planner- Kelley Ann from A Southern Soiree

Photographer- Richie & Jamie from Jagg Photography

Video- Phil from Twenty-One Films

Florist- Tre Bella

Cake- Cinda’s Creative Cakes

Wedding Reception Songs

Introduction of the Bride & Groom: “You Make My Dreams Come True” By Hall & Oates

First Dance: “Smile” by Uncle Kracker

Father-Bride Dance: “You Are My Sunshine” by Noah Guthrie

Cake Cutting: “How Sweet It Is” by James Taylor

Bouquet toss song: “Single Ladies” by Beyonce

Garter removal & toss song: “Mission Impossible Theme”

Last Dance: “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

It is hard to stump me, but I have to admit there were some firsts for me at Suzanne and James’ wedding! I knew I was in great company when I met Suzanne’s Dad and he had on a Mickey Mouse vest with his tux and 4 of her cousins were dressed as Disney Princesses (I’m a HUGE Disney fan).  Another first was always spotting a “where’s Waldo” thru the reception!

After a beautiful ceremony at Duke Chapel, the 160 guests made their way to the street level of Bay 7 for cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.  They had a live pianist supply music for this part and he did a great job!  After the cocktail hour guests made their way downstairs for dinner and dancing.

I introduced the wedding party and they came down the stairs and lined up in front of the head table for Suzanne and James’ first dance.  They then found their seats and Suzanne’s father welcomed everyone and blessed the meal.  The served salads and entrées came out and I played a mix of standards during dinner.   After dinner we had a “shoe game” followed by toasts, cake cutting and parents dances.  I opened the dance floor to everyone with some Motown that soon had it filled.

For the next 2 hours guests danced to top 40, oldies, 80’s and early 2010’s dance hits.  I saw several guests wearing the where’s Waldo costume on the dance floor including a past bride from 3 years ago, Katie who was Suzanne’s roommate for a couple years.  So, I had to wear it after Katie!

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