Greg & Jenny - Cantebury Inn - Shakopee
07/02/08 13:48 Filed in: Events
Hi All,
I had been looking forward to Jenny & Greg's wedding ever since we met. My friend Mary referred her niece Jenny to us. Mary is the sweetest, kindest woman and I wondered if the rest of her family could be as nice as her. Turned out they could. Her sister Ellen, mother of the bride, was so easy to work with and so helpful. Greg and Jenny knew what they wanted and made us laugh, working with them was a blast.
Their wedding reception was at the Cantebury Inn in Shakopee. We got there early and set up, no problem. We were on the second floor. Fortunately there is an elevator and we had been in this room before so it was all familiar and a fairly easy load in. While Karl finished putting up the equipment I practiced the grand entrance one more time and made sure all was in order.
People started to arrive, we greeted them, tried to be helpful and answer any questions and find out a little bit about the guests. The guests were so open and warm. I felt connected instantly. There was a lot of joking around and playfulness. Lots of love for the young couple and their families.
When the wedding party arrived Karl cued up the music and I introduced them. We planned it so during the song, Fly Me To The Moon, Jenny and Greg would hold hands, when Frank Sinatra sang "In other words, hold my hand", and then he would take her in his arms and kiss her, right when Frank Sinatra says "in other words, baby kiss me". It was a genuine kiss and all the guests cheered and stood up and clapped. Then Greg took the microphone and thanked everyone for coming. Dinner was served.
There was a small problem. Hate to say it. They were having photographer issues. The photographer was supposed to be at the reception and she did not show. They told me, I told Karl, he got out his camera and he took pictures of the cake cutting, some pictures of Greg & Jenny's hands to show the rings. Many, many more pictures through out the night. The photographer did show up at one point because they called her but she didn't stay long. That might have been a problem for Jenny and Greg but Karl is a great photographer and they had confidence in him. Karl pulled double duty that night. He did it all with a smile.
I just loved the
music everyone was requesting. It was off the beaten
path and stuff I personally love. We were on the same
page. They danced every song and did not want the
party to end. I felt the same way even though I had
to be on the road at 4 in the morning. At the end of
the night a bridesmaid informed me that Jenny, the
bride is a fabulous singer and is known to sing a
certain Jewel song. We asked her if she wanted to and
she said ok. She had a wonderful singing voice and
everyone came out to dance with her while she sang.
They were holding up lighters and cell phones and she
sang flawlessly.
Peter and Nicole are a future bride and groom that we will be DJing for in August. They were at Jenny & Greg's wedding. They came up during the evening and told us that they were so happy they hired us, everything was going so well. I was ecstatic. Already looking forward to their celebration and knowing I will see a lot of the same people there.
Below is an email we received from Jenny & Greg, days after their wedding.
Carol & Karl,
The first word that comes to mind to describe your service is WOW! You guys are a great team and truely made the night special to both of us. We had many comments from our guests as to what a great job you two were doing. Carol you were amazing keeping the guests involved and helping out wherever needed. I even heard you were taking drink orders
And Karl thank you so much
for the lovely pictures. We are so glad
that we have some nice photos of the reception.
I don't know what we would have done
without you guys. We appreciate all that
you have done for us. We look forward to
seeing you again in a few months. You will
definatly get referrals from us. (unlike the
photographer). Once again thank you so
much. I can't even describe how valuable
you two were!!!
Thanks,
Greg & Jen Wisher
Thank you Greg and Jennifer for having us at your wedding. We are looking forward to seeing you both at Peter and Nicole's wedding. Take care of each other and we are here if you need us.
Carol Morgan
www.collsound.com
I had been looking forward to Jenny & Greg's wedding ever since we met. My friend Mary referred her niece Jenny to us. Mary is the sweetest, kindest woman and I wondered if the rest of her family could be as nice as her. Turned out they could. Her sister Ellen, mother of the bride, was so easy to work with and so helpful. Greg and Jenny knew what they wanted and made us laugh, working with them was a blast.
Their wedding reception was at the Cantebury Inn in Shakopee. We got there early and set up, no problem. We were on the second floor. Fortunately there is an elevator and we had been in this room before so it was all familiar and a fairly easy load in. While Karl finished putting up the equipment I practiced the grand entrance one more time and made sure all was in order.
People started to arrive, we greeted them, tried to be helpful and answer any questions and find out a little bit about the guests. The guests were so open and warm. I felt connected instantly. There was a lot of joking around and playfulness. Lots of love for the young couple and their families.
When the wedding party arrived Karl cued up the music and I introduced them. We planned it so during the song, Fly Me To The Moon, Jenny and Greg would hold hands, when Frank Sinatra sang "In other words, hold my hand", and then he would take her in his arms and kiss her, right when Frank Sinatra says "in other words, baby kiss me". It was a genuine kiss and all the guests cheered and stood up and clapped. Then Greg took the microphone and thanked everyone for coming. Dinner was served.
There was a small problem. Hate to say it. They were having photographer issues. The photographer was supposed to be at the reception and she did not show. They told me, I told Karl, he got out his camera and he took pictures of the cake cutting, some pictures of Greg & Jenny's hands to show the rings. Many, many more pictures through out the night. The photographer did show up at one point because they called her but she didn't stay long. That might have been a problem for Jenny and Greg but Karl is a great photographer and they had confidence in him. Karl pulled double duty that night. He did it all with a smile.
Peter and Nicole are a future bride and groom that we will be DJing for in August. They were at Jenny & Greg's wedding. They came up during the evening and told us that they were so happy they hired us, everything was going so well. I was ecstatic. Already looking forward to their celebration and knowing I will see a lot of the same people there.
Below is an email we received from Jenny & Greg, days after their wedding.
Carol & Karl,
The first word that comes to mind to describe your service is WOW! You guys are a great team and truely made the night special to both of us. We had many comments from our guests as to what a great job you two were doing. Carol you were amazing keeping the guests involved and helping out wherever needed. I even heard you were taking drink orders
And Karl thank you so much
for the lovely pictures. We are so glad
that we have some nice photos of the reception.
I don't know what we would have done
without you guys. We appreciate all that
you have done for us. We look forward to
seeing you again in a few months. You will
definatly get referrals from us. (unlike the
photographer). Once again thank you so
much. I can't even describe how valuable
you two were!!!
Thanks,
Greg & Jen Wisher
Thank you Greg and Jennifer for having us at your wedding. We are looking forward to seeing you both at Peter and Nicole's wedding. Take care of each other and we are here if you need us.
Carol Morgan
www.collsound.com
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