Wedding and Reception at the Renaissance Hotel / Plantation
Hello Bloggers
-- Gregg P. Pellito
Kyle and Mary were married on May 4th at the Renaissance Hotel in Plantation. It is a beautiful venue and they do a first class presentation.
As the guests were gathering for the ceremony, I was playing traditional prelude music. Bach, Pachobel, Beethoven. As well as some special requests. "Flightless Bird" by Iron and Wine, "Sleeping at Last" by Turning Page, and "The Wedding Song" by Kenny G.
The bridal party walked to The Dixie Cups "Going to the Chapel". Then Mary entered with an instrumental version of "From this Moment" by Shania Twain. She looked beautiful. After the ceremony, I played the theme from "Back to the Future: The Movie".
As you probally guessed, they are big movie buffs. More on that later....
As the guests enjoyed cocktail hour, I kept it standard. I was instructed to play some Sinatra, Buble', Bennett, and so on. It was a nice time to mingle.
Now it was time to invite all of the guests into the main ballroom which was glowing with wireless LED Ruby Red up lights provided by Eddie B & Company. I was asked by Kyle and Mary to keep it upbeat. I played some "Down Tempo House" music. Very cool and smooth.
As I introduced the bridal party, I played "Danza Kuduro" by Don Omar. Then I played the "Star Wars Theme" for Kyle and Mary.
The place went crazy! As I mentioned before they are big movie buffs.
I then proceeded to play the first dance. "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri was chosen. After that, I played "Bless the Broken road" for the bridal party and all of the guests. It was a great start.
Now I invited the Maid of Honor and Best Man to do the special toasts and dedications. It was funny and touching.
During dinner I played contemporary and light music. Everything from "Beautiful" by James Blunt to "Africa" by Toto.
After dinner I played the parent dances "There you'll Be" by Faith hill and "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts respectively.
Now it is time to party! I played music from all eras. Music like "Sexy and I Know it" by LMFAO as well as some disco. "I will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor worked great! I was able to keep the dance floor packed all evening long.
It was a great party!
-- Gregg P. Pellito
