The Grand Bridal Show January 3 & 4

Just a reminder that we will be at

The Grand Bridal Show

this weekend, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston!

Here's a link to the list of exhibitors:

http://thegrandbridalshow.com/exhibitors/GBS%20Program%202009-final.pdf

Show times are 11 to 5 on Saturday and 10 to 5 on Sunday.

This show is really "Grand". The fashion shows are unbelievable, we were really wowed by them last year! And the bands that play are so much fun to listen to and watch. Lots of giveaways, cakes, table settings, ideas, and friendly people.

If you stop by, please let us know you saw it here! We are on the second floor in the far corner from where you walk in...we'll be the one with the Bose speakers!

Hope to see you there!

Barbara & Anthony - December 6, 2008

Our last wedding of the year!!!

Barbara and Anthony held their reception at the Radisson Airport Hotel. What a beautiful room! The coordinator there, Linda O'Keefe, is a really neat lady. And, the whole thing is orchestrated by Johnson & Wales students. Everyone knows J&W does a great job, and this night was no exception. From putting together Christmas trees for the wedding couple, to baking the cake, these folks do it all! Great food, great music, who could ask for more?

Barbara & Anthony created a lovely atmosphere for their friends and families. The decor was Holiday-ish, but not over the top. The blues and whites were beautiful.

They didn't have a lot of formalities, but here are the songs they used:
1. Song For Intros: Everlasting Love By Natalie Cole
2. Song For First Dance: Steady As We Go By Dave Matthews
3. Song For Cake Cutting: Sugar, Sugar By The Archies
4. Song For Mother/Son Dance: You’ll Always Be My Son By Cheri Keaggy
5. Last Slow Dance: I’ve Had The Time Of My Life By Jennifer Warnes

Here are some pictures:

Facebook Page!

Please take a look at our new Facebook page for All 4 You DJ. It's a fun way to interact with our brides, grooms and prospective customers. Feel free to comment, tag, chat, become a fan, review, etc. I've uploaded a lot of 2008 wedding pics, some of which are already on here, some are different. Check it out!

Here's the link:
All 4 You DJ Facebook Page

SAVE THE DATE! January 24, 2009!

Announcing the All 4 You DJ Winter Showcase!

The date for our Winter Showcase is set! Mark your calendars!
Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 6 to 10 PM in Bristol, RI.

It's a great night out for all! Bring your bridal party, parents, etc. Mingle with our brides and grooms, past and present. Hear the incredible Bose system! Nibble on an appetizer, make new friends, dance, and maybe win a door prize! Cash Bar.

Watch your inbox for an invite, or contact us for one. More news to come! We are very excited!!!

PSA: "Engaged & Underage" Casting Call

I'm sure lots of wedding professionals got this email, but we received something from MTV about casting for "Engaged & Underage". Here is the submission information and links. Your wedding could be on National TV!!!

Of course, if you are chosen...just remember which DJ gave you the scoop!!

Brides and Grooms should both appear to be between the ages of 18 and 22. Best case scenario: the wedding is November/December 2008 or January 2009. TO APPLY FOR THE SHOW, DOWNLOAD A CASTING QUESTIONNAIRE AT:
http://www.mtv.com/content/casting_call/engaged/casting_questionnaire.doc

OR EMAIL MTV TO OBTAIN A CASTING QUESTIONAIRE AT:
engagedandunderage@mtvstaff.com .

Please provide info regarding when and where the wedding is taking place and why this is important to you. Include your name, phone number, email address and a digital photo of bride and groom. Good luck!

Kenzie & Rich, November 8, 2008

Kenzie & Rich live in Florida, and put together an amazing city reception at the Federal Reserve in Providence. Everything about this place is "top-notch", and Kenzie's choices for decor, layout and style were elegant, but fun!

Kenzie & Rich met in high school, so family and friends were excited to share in this day with them after 15 years together. The happiness in the room was palpable, two families and lots of friends coming together to celebrate. That makes for a crowded dance floor! And I must say that it was a beautiful crowd as well - check out some of the photos. Gorgeous brown bridesmaid dresses, handsome men in suits and guests all decked out!

The Bose speaker system sounded incredible in the nooks and crannies of the Reserve, in the balcony and even in the Vault (a small sitting area setup for the bride & groom)! The coordinator, Jean, was terrific. She was able to oversee the food, the wedding party, and everything else...she seemed to be everywhere! We also had the great pleasure of working with our friends, Gabrielle & Matt of Gabrielle Marks Photography, and our new friend, David Bettencourt on video.

Here are their songs:
1. Bridal Party Entrance: Bittersweet Symphony By The Verve
2. Bride & Groom Entrance: Clocks By Coldplay
3. Bride & Groom First Dance: Kiss From A Rose By Seal
4.First Song After First Dance: This Town By Frank Sinatra
5. Cutting The Cake: The Way I Am By Ingrid Michaelson
6. Uncle/Bride Dance: Right Down The Line By Gerry Rafferty
7. Mother/Daughter Dance: You Are So Beautiful By Joe Cocker
8. Mother/Son Dance: The Rose By Bette Midler
9. Take Off Garter: Star Wars Theme Song
10. Anniversary Dance: In My Life By The Beatles
11. Last Song Of The Evening: Save The Last Dance For Me By Michael Buble

And a few photos:

Abby & Jesse - November 1, 2008

We met Abby and her Mom at The Grand Bridal Show in January. They were planning a wedding for November. It seemed so far away!

Abby & Jesse's reception was held at the Foster Country Club. If you are looking for a reasonable spot, with great food in a picturesque setting, this might be your spot! The staff is extremely accommodating and nice! While they were very easy-going, the room is beautiful for a party of this size - 125 or so.

We try to gather as much information as possible at our meetings about what types of music our couples and their guests will enjoy. This crowd was terrific, and the music was oldies, Rock & Roll, 80's, The Beatles, and later we got into some Top 40 and even some Techno. They danced to absolutely everything!

Here are some pictures:

The bridal party was fun!

Lots of dancing!

The happy couple...

Very cool cake.

Pretty tables!

Here are their songs:

1. Grandparents Entrance: That’s Amore By Dean Martin
2. Groom’s Parent’s Entrance: Black Betty By Ram Jam
3. Bride’s Parent’s Entrance: Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer
4. Bridal Party Entrance: Theme From Pulp Fiction
5. Bride & Groom Entrance: Let Me Clear My Throat – Kool DJ
6. First Dance: Can’t Help Falling In Love by Andrea Bocelli & Katherine McPhee
7. Father/Daughter Dance: Landslide By Fleetwood Mac
8. Mother/Son Dance: The Sweetest Thing By U2
9. Last Slow Dance: The Dance By Garth Brooks
10. Last Song Of The Night: I’ve Had The Time Of My Life By Jennifer Warnes & Bill Medley

Bridal Magazines

I got an email from Amazon with Bridal Magazine Subscriptions, and thought I'd pass it on. I never knew you could subscribe to magazines on Amazon! And, the prices are great! So much better than the newstand, and so convenient!

Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/magazines/602318/ref=pe_33150_10565320_fe_txt_1/

Happy shopping!

Lori & David - October 25, 2008

Lori & David had originally thought about doing an iPod wedding. But after comparing the cost of downloading and putting together the music they wanted, and renting equipment, they decided to hire us! Their reception was held at Francis Farm in Rehoboth, MA. If you're not familiar with Francis Farm, they have the best clambakes in the area!

We had a great time at this casual wedding, filled with family and friends. Lori was just beaming the entire night, and she and her friends danced up a storm! Here are a few pictures of their evening including the really neat cake by Sin Desserts, and really cute centerpieces!

Here are some of their songs:
First Dance: Grow Old With You by Adam Sandler
Cake Cutting: How Sweet it Is by James Taylor
Parent Dance: Have I told You Lately that I Love You by Van Morrison

Michael & Michele, Austin TX - Oct. 18, 2008

Oh, what a wonderful time we had in Texas! Ye-haw!

We were approached a few months ago by my cousin Michael, who lives in Austin, TX, to DJ his wedding. As we looked into it, it was a wonderful opportunity for us to travel with the business, to enjoy a weekend in another city with family, and to meet new friends and family. A win-win situation!

Michael is in the Army in Austin, and has served 2 tours in Iraq as a helicopter pilot (not sure of his exact position, but he's a hero to us!). He married Michele, who is a second grade teacher and the perfect match for him! Together they are one of the cutest couples we've ever met!

We contacted Tunes Across Texas for rental equipment, the venue (Berry Creek Country Club) and started to set things up. Both places were willing to accommodate us coming in from out of town, so we booked our flights!

Our weekend started on Friday morning with rather painless flights, and no trouble bringing a couple hundred CD's through security. Then a rental car, and on to the hotel to drop off our bags. They had wonderful welcome bags for us, complete with "Don't Mess With Texas" postcards and little Army men! Next, to the church where I was to meet the organist. Oh, I may have forgotten to mention I was also singing at the ceremony!

Finally, after a long day, we were delighted to join the wedding party and all the out-of-towners at the rehearsal dinner at Duke's BBQ. Yum! The food and the company were kickin'!!

The wedding day was spectacular, in fact the whole weekend was 80 degrees and sunny! The guys played golf and the ladies had lunch. After a dip in the pool, Glenn and I went to check out the room and the equipment that had been delivered.

The reception was lovely, and very much like most of the weddings we do here in RI. It's nice to see that brides and grooms have the same decisions to make, the same songs to pick, etc. There were introductions, parent dances and a garter and bouquet toss. There was even a candy buffet! There were two cakes, the traditional wedding cake and the groom's cake both at the reception. The colors were sage green and chocolate brown.

A highlight for everyone was their First Dance - a "Rock the Reception" style song that started out slow and boring, then the DJ "messed up". The next thing you hear is the start of Michael Buble's "Fever" - and the crowd went wild! Michael and Michele were nervous about the dance, but they did great. I told them what my Mother told me when I was a kid - "just smile and no one will look at your feet!"

We'd like to thank our hosts, the bride & groom, for having the confidence in us to fly us in from RI for such an important occasion. Also Rachel at the Berry Creek and all the staff there - talk about service!!! We've never had so many people come up and ask if there was anything WE needed! Yes, Ma'am!

Here are their songs:
1. Parents Entrance: Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer
2. Bridal Party Entrance: Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
3. Bride & Groom Entrance: It Takes Two – Rob Base
4. First Dance: With Your Love By Journey
5. First Dance: Choreographed Song – Fever By Michael Buble
6. Bridal Party Dance: Glamorous By Fergie
7. Cutting The Cake: Love & Marriage By Frank Sinatra
8. Father/Daughter Dance: You Raise Me Up By Josh Groban
9. Mother/Son Dance: You Are So Beautiful By Joe Cocker
10. Anniversary Dance: Always And Forever By Heatwave
11. Removal Of Garter/Throw Garter: Wild Thing By Tone Loc
12. Song For Tossing Of The Bouquet: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
13. Song For Putting On The Garter: Legs By Zz Top
14. Last Dance Bride & Groom: Come Away With Me By Norah Jones
15. Last Song Of Night: Last Dance By Donna Summer

Here are some pics...
Parents of the groom, Tanie & Hodge from Florida.

Cousin Maria with the Bride & Groom

Me and cousin Dianne

Glenn with cousin Barbara and Aunt Barbara

The fabulous DJ team!

The dancing crowd!

Some Rock & Roll fans - note they didn't have the Bose system to rent!

A shot from the church,

The happy couple!

So, now we are a travellin' DJ Service - just let us know where y'all want us to fly to next!

Erin & Matt - September 20, 2008

Both performers, Erin and Matt are quite accustomed to being in the spotlight. But, in my opinion, they both shine off the stage as well! We very much enjoyed our planning time with them! Their reception was as happy and delightful as they are, filled with family and friends and lots of smiles, hugs and dancing! It was such a pleasure for us to be a part of their wedding.

Rachel's Lakeside in Dartmouth, MA was the perfect setting. The room was beautiful, decorated with the colors of Fall - wine, champagne and rust. The walls there are a rich creamy ivory, almost yellow, that looks beautiful in the lighting from the chandelliers. The introductions were exciting, the toasts were funny and eloquent, the dinner was delicious, and of course the music was fantastic!

We had the chance to work with Dave Grenier from Hull Grenier Studios. His work is really great and already up on his website! We like this one of their grand entrance (used with permission - thanks David!)


We know these two will have terrific memories of their wedding day! Here are some of our pics, and their songs:





It's not a good picture of him, but in case you were wondering what Santa does in September, here he is (he's a great dancer, too!):


My husband doesn't understand my obsession with wedding cakes, but I know some of you do. I'm counting calories these days, so I had to skimp all day to have some cake, made byDiane's Delectables. I'd like to report that it was fabulous!! Another great cake experience.



Parent/Bridal Party Introduction: Good Lovin’ By The Rascals
Bride & Groom Intro: Do You Believe In Magic By Lovin’ Spoonful
First Dance: With Your Love by Journey
Father/Daughter Dance: Unforgettable (Duet) By Nat & Natalie Cole
Mother/Son Dance: I Hope You Dance By Leann Womack
Cake Cutting: How Sweet It Is By James Taylor
Anniversary Dance: After All These Years - Journey
Bouquet Toss: The Rain, The Park And Other Things By The Cowsills
Last Dance Of The Evening: God Only Knows By Beach Boys

Amelia & Chris - September 13, 2008

Amelia & Chris planned long-distance, she from Connecticut and he from Atlanta. They are a great couple - fun and interesting, and extremely low key! We planned a lot by email, but got an extra chance to meet with them about a month ago.

Since they were out of town, they hired Colleen from Classic Weddings to oversee things. She did a great job of orchestrating and coordinating, and so did Blackstone Catering. We were in good hands all around.

The reception was held at Easton's Beach Rotunda in Newport, a beautiful spot right on the beach! The carousel is also part of the package there, what fun to have your guests go for a ride during cocktail hour! Owned by the City of Newport, this venue was recently renovated, and it looks great! We have a few pics as usual.

A couple of fun musical things - their first dance was played live by a friend on the guitar (amazing), and the Father/daughter dance was a tribute to Amelia's upbringing in Missouri - the St. Louis Blues (and choreographed)! The crowd was from all over, they had guests (and Red Sox fans) from several states and other countries! Everyone danced to the oldies and the latest hits. And, the Bose sounded incredible in that round room! We loved it!

Here are their songs:
Parent’s Introduction: When I’m 64 By The Beatles
Bridal Party Introduction: Busta Move By Young MC
Bride & Groom Introduction: Dirty Water By Dropkick Murphys
Father/Daughter Dance: St. Louis Blues March By Glenn Miller
Mother/Son Dance: Somewhere Over The Rainbow By Iz
Anniversary Dance: The Luckiest By Ben Folds
Last Dance Of The Evening: by Ray Lamontagne

Alzheimer's Walk is September 28th

This is posted on our website, but it is worth repeating here.

The Alzheimer's Walk is Sunday, September 28th at Roger Williams Park, starting at 9 AM.

It's really easy to sign up or donate on their website, at:
http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=268853

We'll be playing music at the Boat House to motivate you, so please come by and say hello!

Fiona & Eric - September 6, 2008

These two are such a great couple. Quiet, sincere - just plain nice! We met them over a year ago when they were getting all their vendors booked because Eric was going off to Afghanistan with the National Guard.

This post might be a little long - I have a lot to say about this wedding! First of all, Fiona is a DIY goddess! She is so quiet, and not about to "toot her own horn", but as a wedding professional, I was ga-ga over her handiwork! She showed us the invites she made at one of our meetings, and we were blown away! A graphic artist, she cut and printed everything in her colors of orange, brown, and red. Fiona is originally from Singapore, so her theme had an Asian feel.

At the reception, I was almost unprepared for the amount of work she had done. The centerpieces, the escort cards with the names on the front and their photo on the back, lined up in chopsticks! The table numbers, standing paper frames with quotes about Love, Faith, etc. The hanging rose pomander balls - oh my! - made from coffee filters! She told me she got the idea from Martha Stewart's website. The paper cards for guests to write a message, and then hang on a tree. She is just amazing. I'll post some photos, and and would highly recommend her work if she were to offer it to other brides.

Well, the big story of the day was Tropical Storm Hanna. We will never forget her. The caterers from Veritas Catering did an amazing job of keeping cool while running food down a grassy hill in the rain. I commend them for their professionalism! They are part of the Chow Fun Food Group in Providence, owners of XO Steakhouse, and one of our favorite places - Citron.

As for us, everyone knows that electricity and water don't mix, so we had lots of anxiety...I mean planning to do, to get ready for this wedding. That morning we packed the van as if we were going camping - towels and blankets, hats and umbrellas (which were useless, ha ha), extra clothing, lots of industrial trash bags, a cooler in case we got stranded. It seems funny now, but we were seriously packing for adventure!

Kudos to the guys as Newport Tent Company, who told us they had over 100 tents in the area that day, and still sent a guy to hook us up electrically, because our line had been forgotten at setup. I hope they have recovered! Kelli at Exquisite Events did the interior lighting, and we loved the orange lanterns.

Also, we can't say enough about the officiant, Victoria Burdick. The ceremony was late, it was moved indoors, then outdoors, then indoors again, it was raining, we were all stressing out. In walks Victoria, and I swear there was a light shining over her head! She is inspiring, funny, and the ceremony was wonderful (accompanied by terrific music, to be sure!) and we highly recommend her to anyone!

And could we have any more vendor reviews? Oh, yes, and I finally got to taste what all the fuss is about with Sin Desserts. Okay, I'm still thinking about the devil's food with raspberry filling cupcake I had. I may never have another. I think it's calling me...where in Providence is her shop again?

We wish Fiona & Eric the best, they both worked so hard to create their day, and they weathered the storm beautifully. Their guests had fun, and we hope they did too!

Here are a few pics:















Ceremony:
Processional: Canon In D (Piano Version)
Bridal Entrance: River Flows In You By Yiruma
Recessional: This Will Be An Everlasting Love By Natalie Cole

Reception:
Parents Introduction: L.O.V.E. By Natalie Cole
First Dance: The Way You Look Tonight By Michael Buble
Cake Cutting: I’m Yours By Jason Mraz
Mother/Son Dance: You Raise Me Up By Josh Groban
Last Dance Of The Evening: Everything By Michael Buble