Wedding at the Southernmost Beach Key West

It was absolutely awesome afternoon and evening, at the very beautiful Southernmost Beach Resort, in Key West Florida. Upon arrival we met with Melissa Shaffer, catering director of the property. The staff was extremely helpful in pointing out the setup or MB Entertainment in our equipment. The wedding took place on the beach and the view was absolutely breathtaking. The Southernmost staff cleared the beach as well as the passage across the area for the entire evening, it was like having a private beach in Key West all to yourself. The set up as pictured was for approximately 80 guests.

Ceremony Selections:

Prelude music included steel drums, and right before the wedding party Jack Johnson's "Better Together"

The bridesmaids entrance: Arioso

Melissa's Processional: Over the Rainbow by IZ

The Recessional: I'm yours by Jason Mraz

Cocktail hour immediately followed this wedding party and family went for pictures.

Cocktail Hour Music: Caribbean music - the kind of music to run your toes in the sand. Key West Cigar Club and Smoke Shop was hired and rolled cigars from cocktail hour through the end of dinner. The introductions followed as we introduced both sets of parents, the entire wedding party, and our guests of honor.

Introduction Music:

Parents: Praise You by Fat Boy Slim

Wedding Party: Motown Philly by Boyz II Men

Newlyweds: Streetfighting Man by Rage Against the Machine

Anthony and Melissa went right into their first dance, Crazy Love by Van Morrison

The dinner was Buffet style with a Caribbean/Latin flair. There was Paella, roasted pork, grilled fish, grilled chicken, steamed veggies and black beans. As all outdoors and Southernmost put forth a beautiful display.

Musical highlights of the evening included a special dedication to Anthony's stepdad, it was his birthday, and they had a specialty cake made just for him. Just before the newlyweds cake cutting, the beginning "In da Club" by 50 Cent where it says "It's your Birthday" was looped, I followed with "Birthday" by the Beatles and he blew out his candles. It was then time for the newlyweds to cut the cake. This was destined to be absolutely smashing! The song they selected was "Hit me with your best shot" by Pat Benetar, I guess you can figure out what happened next!

Throughout the night everybody dance to a lot of the old school type music sprinkled with some of today's top songs. All in all the wedding was an absolute success thanks to Melissa and her staff at Southernmost. Thank you for all your help!

Closing Song: Kings of Leon - Use Somebody

Wedding professionals at the event:

Venue - Melissa Shaffer - Southernmost - http://southernmostresorts.com - 305-296-6500

Photographer - Guy Kitchens - http://wwwGKjournalist.com - 561-670-9039

Ceremony music - MB Entertainment - http://mbweddingentertainment.com - 954-316-2149

DJ/MC Services - MB Entertainment - Michael Berrios - http://mbentdjs.com - 954-316-2149

Cigar roller - Key West Cigar Club And Smoke Shop - KeyWestCigarClub - 305-517-6741

NOTE: During setup I had the pleasure of meeting wedding specialists, Carolyn Guarini of We've Got the Keys ( http://wevegotthekeys.com ) planning services.

It was a GREAT NIGHT Under the Stars in Key West!

What an amazing weekend post 3

The third event in 24-hours! This was a big one of the weekend, Billy and Michelle's wedding at the Marriott Beachside Resort in Key West. 350+ attendees, included a who's who of Key West elite, including sports celebrities, cheerleaders past and present, and the owner of the Marriott Beachside Resort!

The doors were scheduled to open at 9:15 PM to allow the guests to find their seats. The doors opened as scheduled, the guests entered to an upbeat version of "Satin Doll" from the Bobby Morganstein collection (thank you Bobby), this is probably the best version of this song. Then at 9:30 PM we played a montage of video on the Marriott's huge 15 foot screen, it included pictures of both Billy and Michelle growing up, and their relationship once they met. It even included a personal message from gator quarterback Tim Tebow! Then it was time for the introductions.

Wedding party over 20 came into Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" and then the stars of the show Michelle and Billy, they came into the University of Florida Gator fight song! Then we went right into the first dance.

First Dance: Me and You by Kenny Chesney

Bride/Father Dance: I Love Her First by Heartland
Groom/Mother Dance: Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
Last Song: Go Gators!

This party was set up for dinner with stations around the room and two bars one inside and one in the lobby. There was a photo booth for guests to take pictures for memory book.

I had the pleasure of working with:
Megan Jones and Kristin Artz from Swankey Events, event planning services
http://www.swankeyevents.com PH# 305-396-7076 email: info@swankeytevents.com

Julie Ambos of Studio Julie, photography
http://studiojulie.com PH# 305-293-7627 email: info@studiojulie.com

Angela Davila and her incredible staff at the Marriott Beachside Resort 3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard · Key West, FL 33040
http://beachsidekeywest.com PH #: 305-296-8100

This party kicked off in the very beginning! When dance music was played immediately following the first dance and we didn't stop until 2 AM! A full hour of overtime and a full dance floor! MB Entertainment does it again!

We will talk to you at the next blog... BIZ BASH is coming up!!!

What an amazing weekend post 2

Wow, Post number two of an amazing weekend. After playing in our own overtime and Coconut Cove resort, it was back to the hotel for some rest. A big thank you to Priceline.com for accommodations at the Hampton Inn Key Largo. Woke up early and got moving to beautiful Hawk's Cay Resort for a corporate event for Johnson and Johnson. This was quite a shindig as we were to play for four hours of R&R on a secluded beach and island owned by Hawk's Cay. Our gear was loaded on the boat and off we went. Due to low tide the gear had to be carried overhead by hand about 60 yards from the boat to the beach. Once set up we played island music and also brought bongos to add a little flavor. The special song of the afternoon had to be the Gilligan's Island theme... Just sit right back and I'll tell you a tale... a great time was had by all special thanks to Hawk's Cay and their staff a great time was had by all. We have been asked back to do a similar event on May 22... can't wait! Now we get in the car and drive down to Key West to the Marriott Beachside resort and that's the next post...