What a pleasure to share Jessica and Wayne’s wedding day!  We met Wayne through business networking circles a few years back and hit it off right away.  When he attended Allan and Vicki’s wedding last year, they decided we should be their DJs, too.  And I’m so glad they did!

The bridal party was introduced to “Loving U” by Yakooza, a tribute to techno-loving Wayne.  Then the newlyweds danced in to “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi.  An amazing entrance, and Jessica lit up the room.

After some debate, Jessica and Wayne settled on “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz as their first dance.  I don’t think anyone can resist smiling when they hear that one.

The bridesmaids wore fuschia dresses.  Hopefully the video we took of the centerpieces does them justice: lilies and roses in fuschia and cream.

A surprise treat for us was meeting the parents of one of our former brides…from a wedding six years ago at Plum Pointe in New Windsor!  They remembered us and showed us a picture of their new granddaughter.  I still remember their wedding, with the guys piled up on the floor, hands raised in the “rock on” sign as they sang along to Bon Jovi.

Jessica and Wayne’s wedding was every bit as fun.  Rock ruled the night, with Jessica leading the dancing to “Cecilia,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Jessie’s Girl” (of course!)

Christo’s Restaurant

Photos by Allan & Vicki Levine

Tara’s colors highlighted the new decor of the Regency ballroom: the bridesmaids in luxurious red matched the table linens.  A tall vase of beautiful white cala lilies graced the center of each table.

Tara and Jeff added some extra special touches to their wedding.  Guests enjoyed custom martinis during cocktail hour.  Instead of place cards, the guests’ table assignments were engraved on glass votives, each lit with a candle.  Vintage wedding photographs of the couple’s parents and grandparents decorated a table near the door.  In addition to cake, dessert featured bananas foster and a decadent chocolate fountain.

Jeff was the music lover of the pair, so he chose “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool for their introduction.  The bridal party, especially the guys, hooted and hollered to cheer them in.

Tara and Jeff danced to “Making Memories of Us,” by Keith Urban, a song they danced on the roof to while they were dating.  Not every couple has a “special song” (my Jeff and I sure didn’t!) but if you can find a significant song from your relationship, like Tara and Jeff did, it can be extra special.  And if you share it with your guests, they’ll eat it up!

People watching is one of my favorite past times, and the DJ life is the ideal way to indulge my hobby.  I love to watch the romantic moments, the goofy dancing, the laughter and the tears.

One of my favorite voyeuristic moments came at the end of dinner.  I slipped on one of Jeff’s special requests, “Waste” by Phish.  Jeff gave a shy smile as he recognized the song, then scanned the room until he found Tara.  He crept across the room until he was standing behind her, then placed a loving hand on her shoulder and asked her to dance.  The two of them owned the dance floor for the next three minutes.  “Come waste some time with me…”

Ah, Jeff couldn’t fool me.  As tough as he looked, he was a true romantic.

Congratulations, Tara and Jeff!

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel

Photos by Allan Levine Photography