Ashley & Jeff Castle sealed their wedding vowels on Saturday, July 7th, at the Makoy Center in Hilliard.  I orchestrated the music for their wedding ceremony and when they were officially pronounced husband & wife, the bride and groom stepped from the stage to the tune "Marry You" by Bruno Mars.  Ashley & Jeff received their guests from a list of over 200 then ventured away with their photographers to capture memories.  In the interim, guests enjoyed cocktails followed by dinner and plenty of dancing on the expansive floor with reflective dance ball and lights overhead.  Hats off to the Best Man who succeeded in getting virtually all the guests on board a party train that meandered through the room.  Many a guest also displayed their own brand of swagger on the dance floor while others encircled them to take it all in. 

Reception Grand Intro: "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" The Darkness
Bridal Party: Amy Thompson with Tyler Trott
                    Britani Beasy with Lance Otis
                    Allison Overholt with Jeremy Trott
                    Raegan Dawson with Brad Rockwell
                    Megan Hallam with Brandon Thatcher
Matron/Honor: Sarah Polo with Best Man: Buck Castle
The New Mr. & Mrs. Castle "I Need A Lover Who Won't Drive Me Crazy" John Cougar
Dinner Music: M. Buble, Jack Johnson, George Benson
Cake Cutting: "How Sweet It Is To Be In Love With You"
First Dance: "Angel"
Father/Daughter: "Isn't She Lovely"
Mother/Son: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Bouquet: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
Garter: "Legs"

Matt & Heidi Haldiman exchanged vowels at the historic Taylor Mansion on June 16th, 2012 on a beautiful sunny afternoon followed by a celebration with friends and family in the reception area in the rear of the mansion. After the bride and groom were officially recognized as husband and wife, they stepped from the stairs while the song "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" erupted in the warm air. 

Reception Grand Introduction: "You Shook Me All Night Long" 
Bridal Party: Alyssa Haldiman with Dave Benner
                    Sarah Berger with Wes Morgan
                    Calen Calandra Vernon with Steven Cox
                    Matron/Honor: Holly Johnson with Best Man: Dustin Rader
The New Mr. & Mrs. Matt and Heidi Haldiman

Bridal Toasts:
Prayer:
Dinner:
Cake Cutting: "Love and Marriage" Frank Sinatra
Bride/Groom First Dance: "Anywhere With You" Jake Owen
Father/Daughter Dance: "Just Fishin"  Trace Adkins
Mother/Son Dance: "You Decorated My Life" Kenny Rogers

"Wedding Italiano" best describes the atmosphere for Lora & Tommy's wedding on June 2nd, 2012 which took place at Our Lady of Victory in Columbus, Ohio. The celebration was a gathering of the Da'Vinci & Goetz families & their friends that boasted a true Italian touch with fine Italian wine, old world music and Italian cuisine catered by the Da'Vinci family.

Guests danced to beats from days gone by to the present and put their own special spin on the Tarantella.

Wedding Reception Agenda

Grand Intro: “Tonight Show Theme”
Bride’s parents: Tina & Kim Elsea
Groom’s parents: Heddy & Best Man Mr. Tom Goetz
Flower Girls: Izzy Riddle & Estella Miller
Maid/honor: Jennifer Miller with Lora & Tommy’s sons Giani, Emorik, Max & Leo
The New Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Goetz

1st dance: “Just Tell Me” The Maytals

Prayer: Father Joe Goetz
Dinner: “Jazz”
Father/daughter: Mr. Kim Elsea “My Little Girl” T. McGraw
Mother/son: Mrs. Heddy Goetz  “The Fox”  Brother’s Four

Top 10 Essentials for the Outstanding DJ

1. Always smile

2. Focus on the crowd

3. Never become a guest

4. Stand tall

5. Shake hands

6. Look like the cover of a magazine

7. Make eye contact

8. Listen

9. Manage time effectively

10. Be flexible

Wedding Reception:

Rachael & Benjamin Richards

May 27^th, 2012

The backdrop for the wedding ceremony for Rachael & Benjamin was the lavishly landscaped grounds of the Taylor Mansion located at 1400 E. Broad St in Columbus, Ohio.  Although the temperature registered 95 degrees under humid conditions, the mood of all in attendance remained positive as the guests were seated in front of the mansion to take in the exchange of marriage vowels on the front steps.

Following the ceremony, the guests transitioned to the rear of the mansion to enjoy Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.  Skirted round tables with candles were positioned out back in the picturesque setting where guests conversed; enjoying good company. Introductions of the bridal party got underway shortly thereafter followed by dinner and plenty of dancing.  Guests of all ages packed the dance floor all night and at one point, the flower girls took it upon themselves to engage guests in a conga line for which they were happy to oblige.  Guests responded to Rhythm  & Blues and Soul from the 70’s to Hip Hop and R & B of the modern era and also took part in some Polka and various line dances.

Advice cards for the bride/groom were placed on guests tables for words of wisdom to help ensure a happy & lasting marriage.

Hat’s off to Chris Riker & company at the Taylor Mansion for their outstanding efforts on catering.