Wedding DJ at Laguna Cliffs!

Christine and Ben celebrated their Summer, 2012 marriage at The Laguna Cliffs Marriott. They wanted something different as asked The Wedding DJ to supply amber LED uplighting all around, to which I happily obliged!

Entrance Song: The fun and slightly cheesy "Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis.

Amber Uplighting

"Opah!"

Highlight: "Zorba's Dance" from Zorba The Greek. Other favorites included "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen,  "Like A Prayer" by Madonna and "The Way You Look Tonight" by Sinatra.

Without Pin Spot

With Pin Spot!

 








Along with our class leading JBL sound system we supplied 15 Ultrabright LED uplights and a cake pin spot.

Here's to another great beginning!

The Wedding DJ

Jack And Shar's Retro Beach Wedding

Custom Gobo by DJCraig

Jack and Shar choose Dana Point Harbor for their June 2012 reception. There's nothing like being surrounded by the blue Pacific while you celebrate with 200 of your closest friends!

The Newlyweds made their entrance to "I'm A Believer" by Smash Mouth and after a few toasts the party got rockin'!

 We provided uplighting in the colors of light Violet and Malibu Blue.

Flashback Heart Attack

 
 The Wedding DJ had the privilege of working with 80s cover band, Flashback Heart Attack. Sound, Uplighting and custom Gobo by DJ Craig.

Here's to another great beginning!

Dana Point Wedding Under The Stars

Nicole and Ross chose the Laguna Cliffs Marriott for their September ceremony and reception in Dana Point. With such a great ocean view who could blame them?

This Bride and Groom's musical tastes were quite eclectic. The ceremony, including processional music, was all Beatles instrumentals. The vows concluded with Vitamin String Quartet's version of "All You Need Is Love".

Background music for the cocktail hour included Keane, Van Morrison, Broken Bells, U2, Sting and The Dirty Heads. I told you it was eclectic! Nicole and Ross had their first dance to 70's FM radio staple, "Right Down The Line" by Gerry Rafferty. Another surprise musical twist.

After a wonderful meal, the dance floor was open. Guests boogied down to a variety of songs including "Give Me Everything" by Pitbull, "Firework" by Katy Perry, "Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid and "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond. After a great party, the reception concluded with "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root. This was a song not many were familiar with but the crowd loved it all the same. Guests were then invited inside to the Catalina Room for the after party.

Here's to another great beginning!

For the ceremony and adjacent reception we provided a two speaker JBL set up, Pioneer MEP 7000 DJ system with Crown amplifier and Apple Macbook Pro running Serato. Ceremony officiant was provided our Shure wireless lapel mic.

Special thanks to coordinator Kerri Hatter and photographer Jack Randall.

Dana Point Wedding DJ

The Wedding DJ

Greg & Michelle Find Love Under The Pines

Greg and Michelle chose the scenic Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point for their May ceremony and reception. They also gave The Wedding DJ some unique music choices for their nuptials.


John Williams' classical "Welcome To Jurassic Park" rang out as the Bridesmaids entered the ceremony. A special acoustic guitar version of the Bridal March was chosen for The Bride. And for the finale, Jason Mraz and Colby Caillat sang "Lucky" as Greg and Michelle made their triumphant exit!

We used a single Renkus Heinz speaker, DJ system and provided a wireless mic for the clergy so the guests could hear music and vows clearly.

For the adjacent reception, a second sound system was in place so music was already playing as guests entered. We introduced the newlyweds to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow".

The Bride and Groom had their First Dance, "I'm Yours- Jason Mraz", Father/Daughter Dance, What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong and Mother/Son Dance, "I Will" by The Beatles.

Guests enjoyed a variety of music, mingling and a wonderful meal. After dancing and the traditional cake cutting, Michelle and Greg made their Grand Exit to the "Raiders Of The Lost Ark Theme".

Here's to another great beginning!

The Wedding DJ

Mandy & David Find Love In San Clemente

Ole Hanson served as mayor of Seattle from 1918 to 1919.

Why do I mention this? Because lucky for us he got the heck out of that dreary, rain laden spot and headed to sunny southern California. In 1925 Ole founded the city of San Clemente which continues to a prominent vacation and wedding hot spot.


Love Under The Palms

The rustic Beach Club bearing the name of the city's founder, was the perfect choice for Mandy and David's August wedding. The hardwood floors, alabaster walls and huge rotunda give it a timeless appeal. And the outside open air deck doesn't hurt!

Our newlyweds made their grand entrance while Chris Brown sang "Forever". The couple then immediately started in on their first dance, "So Into You" by Tamia Washington.



After a few toasts and a wonderful meal provided by Creative Cuisine, it was party time! "OMG" by Usher, "Mustang Sally" by The Commitments and "Ladies Night" by Kool & The Gang proved to be crowd favorites.



Hugging It Out!


Sound Active Dance Floor Lighting

Old Ole may have missed the coffee from up north but I think he would be proud to know he has played such an important part in so many happy celebrations here.

Here's to another great beginning!

The Wedding DJ

Carrie And Mike's Dana Point Devotional

Carrie and Mike LOVE music. THis was reflected in some fantastic song choices for their wedding.

"Something" by The Beatles started off the processional. For Carrie's walk down the aisle, "Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison was an inspired choice. "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group provided an instantly recognizable, energetic anthem for the newlyweds to exit the ceremony.

After the toasts, meal and cake cutting, Mike surprised everyone by grabbing the mic and singing an impromptu version of Eric Clapton's "I've Got A Rock N' Roll Heart" and devoting it to Carrie.

The first dance was "You Got It" by Roy Orbison followed by "Sunrise Sunset" for Carrie and her father Bill.

For open dancing, the guests enjoyed a variety of music from Sinatra to The Rolling Stones to the traditional "Havah Nagila". Rock and Oldies proved quite popular but after a while, artists like Justin Timberlake and Flo Rida were added to the mix to the delight of the crowd.

Ken and his staff at The Chart House took extra special care of Carrie, Mike and the guests- they always do!

For the ceremony we used a Sure wireless mic and an outside satellite speaker. Inside we used a two speaker digital Yamaha system and and extra speaker for the dining room.

Here to another great beginning!

DJ Craig