Nikki and Tim’s wedding - 31 July 2010
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
From the moment the wedding party made their grand entrance into the reception dancing to Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” I knew this was going to be a fun group! Eric and Ken, room captains for Our Lady of the Snows, did a great job as usual. They take care of every little detail, and make my job as entertainer a whole lot easier. The dinner meal was among the best I’ve had at a wedding, and they ran two separate buffet lines to keep things moving.
The guests were quite lively, as shown in this photo of the “Love Train” that ran through the halls and back into the banquet room. Fortunately the class reunion party next door didn’t mind the commotion; in fact some of them came over to check out the excitement! As you can see from the photo of the last song, the party was still going strong when we had to shut it down after six hours. I hope I get to work with this group again!
This was a night when it all came together - a nice venue, great vendors, and a crowd that really believed in audience participation! Corey did a fine job as usual as our hostess at Albert’s in Belleville, and we had the pleasure of working with one of our favorite photographers, 
The St. Libory American Legion hall was packed with nearly 400 guests to celebrate with Kelly and Matt! I recognized some of the friendly guests, since I provided the entertainment for Kelly’s sister’s wedding last year. In addition to the traditional reception activities, Kelly also had some interesting ideas, like the “Newlywed Shoe Game.” Immediately following the spotlight dances, Kelly and Matt sat back-to-back in chairs in front of the DJ stage. Each held one of Matt’s black shoes in one hand, and one of Kelly’s white shoes in the other. As I asked various questions like “who made the first move” and who has the wackier family,” the couple held up the appropriate shoe representing their answer. The guests erupted in laughter during this spontaneous and fun game. The volunteers at St Libory did a great job in hosting this large party, and the reception was a big hit with the family and friends that attended.
“Come Fly With Me” was the theme for Courtney and Josh’s wedding. Josh recently completed his U.S. Air Force pilot’s training, so their first dance to ”Come Fly With Me” from Frank Sinatra was indeed appropriate. From the ice sculpture of an A-10 aircraft, to the cutting of the cake with a military sword and the Air Force dress uniforms of Josh and several wedding party members, it was truly a patriotic evening. 
It was a great day for an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception, as long as you don’t mind a little rain! The weather cooperated for the ceremony, but soon after a steady rain began to fall. Danielle and john were not “dampened” one bit; in fact they danced in the rain for their bridal dance and the other spotlight dances. They were rewarded for being such good sports; the rain cleared for dinner and dancing and everyone had a great time. 
Danielle and John did a great job preparing for their big day, and it showed. They had all the details taken care of to transform their yard into the perfect reception site - Bully’s Barbeque; a wide array of chilled wine, beer and soft drinks in giant tubs; tents with tables and chairs; lights; a wooden dance floor; and of course great music! 
Both the ceremony and the reception took place at the Villa Marie Winery. The wedding ceremony was performed on an island on the lake. What a beautiful setting for a wedding. The parents and the bridal party preceeded the bride across the bridge to the open air gazebo. Christina was a vision as she walked with her father to join Ryan while the guests watched from chairs on across the lake. 
After the ceremony the guests walked inside to enjoy the grandeur of the Tuscany Room for the reception. This picturesque setting may have looked like Italy, but it was actually the 
Nearly two hundred of Natalie’s family and friends gathered at St Cecelia’s hall to celebrate her quinceanera. This is the Hispanic tradition of recognizing a young girl’s coming of age - her 15th birthday. After celebrating mass and eating an excellent meal, Natalie moved to the dance floor and lifted her gown enough to reveal she was wearing sneakers! But not for long; her father emerged with a pair of high heels carried on a pillow. He replaced her shoes, signifying her transformation from a little girl to a young lady. Natalie then danced with each of the special men in her life - her father, godfather, grandfather, uncle, and brother. Several hours of dancing followed, and I especially enjoyed watching and participating in the Spanish music dancing. Congratulation Natalie!
Want a truly “historical” event; why not plan it at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park? It was a perfect day for Jenny & Jason’s outdoor wedding ceremony in front of the fountain. When the guests entered it had been transformed into a beautiful reception venue. Each table had been covered with beautiful white linens, wonderful centerpieces and surrounded by silver chairs. Family and friends were treated to a fabulous dinner and high-energy entertainment. The crowd was fun and the setting spectacular; what a great way to begin your new life together! 
Batter Up! Jessica and Lance were married on home plate at Busch Stadium; how cool is that? I watched the ceremony from the stadium seats behind home plate, and then we all proceeded to the Cardinals Club for the reception. Fredbird was on hand to greet all of the guests as they entered the room, and each place setting had a St Louis Cardinals baseball with the bride and groom’s name and wedding date on it. What a great idea for true Cardinal fans!
Erin and Derek’s wedding reception was a blast! 500 family and friends attended this gala of a reception held at Fischer’s in Belleville. We entertained the guests for seven hours. Not that we really had to persuade them to dance; this group was ready to party!