It was a little warm for the outdoor cocktail hour on the patio of the Sheraton 4 Points Conference Center, but the guests had a great view of the lake from the hallway of the indoor cocktail area.  We set up a second set of speakers so the guest could enjoy music while having cocktails and appetizers before entering the main ballroom, which was decorated beautifully.  Ashley and the staff at the Four Points really did an amazing job.  The food, drinks and service were excellent, an we even had cake and ice cream for dessert!

Although the group of family and friends in attendance was just a little over 100 in number, I was pleasantly surprised when they kept us working for six entire hours. This group had some fantastic music requests and showed their appreciation by staying on the dance floor. Rachel and Anthony even enjoyed taking part in the Chicken Dance.

What a fun group!

Congratulations Rachel and Anthony…

We hope you life together is happy, healthy and prosperous!

As the bridal party filed out of the bus at the Collinsville Knights of Columbus Hall I realized that I might need a second song to play while I introduced the wedding party.  With eight pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen, ushers, flower girls and a ring bearer, this was huge wedding party!

The hall was packed to capacity with friends and family, and this large wedding party helped to keep the party lively.  In fact, I was concerned that it might be “too lively” towards the end of the reception.  The stage provided a great place for me to set up and overlook the dance floor, but it also facilitated the means for the wedding party to “stage dive” into the crowd during their favorite songs.  Fortunately we got them settled down before anybody got hurt, and this group decided it would be much safer to just dance the night away and scream out the lyrics to their favorite songs until they had no energy left.

This was truly a fun-filled evening to remember.

Good luck to Brandy and Anthony!!!