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!!!

January 2, 2010 wedding in Islamorada

It was a chilly 54° Ft. outdoor ceremony and outdoor reception.

The selections for the ceremony are listed:

Prelude Music		Pre Ceremony- God Only knows, Unchained Melody, Wouldnt be nice.
Seating of Mother		Georgetown St Elmos Fire
BridesMaids Entrance		Love Theme St Elmos Fire
Bride's Entrance		Johnathan Cain - Wedding march
Candle-Lighting		Unity sand- Better Together-Jack Johnson, then You and I (Michael Buble)
Recessional - Couple		I've got you Babe – Sonny and Cher
Recessional - Family		Somewhere over the rainbow, Wouldnt it be nice

The cocktail music was an assortment of various artists including Jimmy Buffet, Jack Jonson, Michael Buble and the Beach Boys.

Couples first dance: Bubbly by Cobbie Caliat

Bride/brother dance: Daniel by Elton John

Groom/mother dance: New York New York by Frank Sinatra

Last dance of the evening: Lights by Journey

A special thank you to Trish and Kathryn from Coconut Palm inn for all their help for this special day. I look forward to working at your beautiful venue again in the near future.

The dance floors relocated to the area right next to the dinner tent. It was decided so the people dancing would have some kind of protection from the wind blowing off the Gulf of Mexico. MB entertainment provided music for the ceremony as well as cocktail. Hot hors d’oeuvres were passed during cocktail hour by the staff from Caribbean catering. Hors d’oeuvres included shrimp, bacon wrapped scallop and chicken. During dinner to chefs created pasta dishes for the guests at their request with a variety of meat fish and veggies. Then we kicked off the reception right after dinner. Despite the cold weather all the guests danced until 10 PM (our scheduled ending time).Mr. and Mrs. Gilroy and their guests had an absolutely amazing time with little or no regard to the cold that mother nature had provided that day. Most of the guests were from Bakersfield California and enjoy themselves thoroughly.

Venue: Coconut Palm Inn –Tavernier Florida - Mile Marker 92 - 305-852-3017 -

http://www.coconutpalminn.com/weddings.html

Caterer: Caribbean Catering : - http://www.islamoradaweddings.com/ - 305.664.0004 caribcatering@yahoo.com

Photography: McLaughlin photo and video – http://McLaughlinphotovideo.com – 305-853-0809

Donna@mcLaughlinphotovideo.com

Entertainment: MB Entertainment – http://mbweddingentertainment.com – 954-316-2149 – mbentdjs@aol.com