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WeddingChannel.com has launched a program called the Bridal Blog Awards. Here's what they are doing:

"We’re hosting the first ever Bridal Blog Awards and we need your help, brides. We want to know all about your favorite bridal blogs so we can channel the best of the best. If it’s a blog, about weddings, and you can't go a day without reading it-– nominate it here! You can nominate as many blogs as you want (as long as it's one blog per post).

Second or continue the nomination by replying within the thread and add your own reasons why you think the blog should win. "

Here's the link:
http://forums.weddingchannel.com/main.aspx/bridal-blog-awards_blog-nominations_4-disc-jockey

Emily & Rob - June 20, 2009

It must look like we are only DJ'ing weddings for bride's with names that begin with "E" - Emily, Erin, Ethel...and Eileen coming up in two weeks!

Emily and Rob put everything together in about 6 months. That's something that would make most people cringe, but they never seemed stressed out! The food, tables, decorations, candles and all the little touches were terrific! Their venue was Five Bridge Inn in Rehoboth MA. Catering was by Janet & Peter Devine of Simply Devine Catering. Janet also made the cake! Our challenge was the purple uplighting, and we think we got it right! We used five floor lights for the effects in the pictures below.

This was such a fun group! Family and friends, kids of all ages. It makes us feel great when a group that really loves to party together has so much fun! We wish these two the best, and hope they have a relaxing honeymoon!

Here are their songs:
1. Parent Entrance: Let’s Get It Started By Black Eyed Peas
2. Bridal Party Entrance: Back In Black By AC/DC
3. Bride & Groom Entrance: White Wedding By Billy Idol
4. Bride & Groom First Dance: Everything By Michael Buble
5. Cake Cutting: I’m Yours By Jason Mraz
6. Father/Daughter Dance: My Wish By Rascal Flatts
7. Mother/Son Dance(Fake): Mother By Danzig
8. Mother/Son Dance (Real): Sweet Caroline By Neil Diamond
9. Anniversary Dance: Book Of Dreams By Bruce Springsteen
10. Brother/Sister Dance: Sister By Dave Matthews
11. Last Dance Bride & Groom: Moondance By Michael Buble
12. Last Song Of The Evening: Best Day Ever By Sponge Bob

Here are a few pics:

Erin & Steve - June 13, 2009

We really enjoyed our meetings with Erin & Steve, their excitement for their wedding was contagious. Steve is so funny and really into music, he and Glenn really hit it off! Erin is so nice and together they really have a "glow" about them. It certainly showed last night - it was definitely a case of lighting up the room!

The reception was held at the Casino in Roger Williams Park, with the ceremony at the Bandstand outside. Providing the music, I had a great view of the ceremony. First, four Little bell ringers walked down the aisle, heralding the start of the ceremony. Then the flower girls & ring bearer, and next the bridesmaids walking down the long stairway to "Ode To Joy". Next, Erin appeared at the top of the stairs, and walked down to "Canon in D". The whole thing was picture perfect!

After the ceremony, everyone went up to the Casino for cocktails and appetizers on the first floor. Then, it was up to the second floor for introductions, dinner and dancing. It was all about family and friends, and being together - the best type of reception. All ages danced, to all types of music from oldies to Top 40.

Flowers were by Golden Gate, such pretty pink centerpieces and bouquets (that I forgot to get on film!). Even the little vases on the cocktail tables were perfect. Catering was by Atomic Catering, and Mark and staff were so nice to work with. Steve told us to try the home-made potato chips and I did not forget! Yum! The entire dinner was wonderful! We can't wait to see some video footage from John at Wedding Stories and a photos by David Bibeault, whose work is always wonderful.

Here are their songs:
1. Parent & Bridal Party Entrance: Happy Together By The Turtles
2. Bride & Groom Entrance: Beautiful Day By U2
3. Bride & Groom First Dance: At Last By Etta James
4. Father/Daughter Dance: It Won’t Be Like This For Long By Darius Rucker
5. Mother/Son Dance: Simple Man By Shine Down
6. Cake Cutting: When I’m 64 By The Beatles
7. Last Song: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life By Stevie Wonder

Here's a quick video of family and friends dancing - all ages on the dance floor!

And another of the last dance:

And, this one is Glenn's favorite:

Black & White 50th Birthday Party - June 6, 2009

It was a surprise party for Capt. Norcross' wife, Ann. He, along with several friends and family members, planned from Washington DC with great care and efficiency! It was held in the Constellation room at the Newport Officer's Club. The newly renovated complex is so beautiful!

Ann & Murray danced a couple of specialty dances, a rhumba and a waltz, after taking lessons at Arthur Murray (no relation). The Rhumba was to "Hungry Eyes" from Dirty Dancing, and the Waltz was to "Could I have this Dance" by Anne Murray (again, no relation).

Her brothers performed a "roast" and there was a contest to see who knew the most about Ann. But mostly, they danced the night away!

Here are a couple of photos: