Kevin & Sarah - August 3, 2008

Ahhh, Astor's Beechwood Mansion! Just a summer cottage for the Astor family long ago, but a huge thrill for us! Sarah & Kevin planned a fun, but elegant ceremony and reception at Astor's from New Hampshire. They fell in love with Newport, and invited all their guests to join them there for the wedding.

It was a "picture perfect" day, with a few white clouds in the pretty blue sky, and the waves crashing just beyond Cliff Walk. The ceremony had the guests facing the ocean, and we provided sound via our battery powered speaker, with microphone for the priest. Music was by Emily Chen, a string trio. Beautiful!


The ballroom was beautifully decorated, and the Astor's staff impeccable, the wedding includes butlers and doormen. Especially Patrick, who performs with the staff during the day and oversees the weddings by night, and Pat, who oversees the ceremony. And with catering by Blackstone, who could ask for more?

They danced the night away! Sarah and Kevin took lessons, and it certainly showed! They wowed their guests by learning choreography for both their first and last dances! The whole evening was another case of "if the bride and groom are on the dance floor, that's where EVERYONE will want to be!" They danced and danced, young and old alike! There's so much great music out there to please all ages, and we strive to get them all out there!

Here are their songs:

1. BRIDAL PARTY ENTRANCE: SWAY by Pussycat Dolls
2. FIRST DANCE: COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER by Whitney Houston
3. CAKE CUTTING: RECIPE FOR LOVE by Harry Connick, Jr.
4. ANNIVERSARY DANCE: AFTER ALL THESE YEARS by Journey
5. REMOVAL OF GARTER: SHE’S GOT LEGS by ZZ Top
6. TOSSING OF BOUQUET: THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS by Martina McBride
7. LAST DANCE: MY WISH by Rascal Flatts
8. LAST SONG OF NIGHT LAST DANCE by Donna Summer