[Originally A Merrimon Wynne Wedding For Lauren and Michael by Randy Bennet]
The Merrimon Wynne in downtown Raleighis one of my most favorite venues to DJ and I was thrilled to be back there for Lauren and Michael’s wedding on Friday, June 21st.
Their ceremony was held on the lawn under a large tree. Their officiant was their friend Laura. I ran a mic for her, Michael and a reader while the music was covered by violinist extraordinaire Udeshi Hargett. I always LOVE working with her! Lauren and her Bridesmaids looked beautiful with hair and makeup by WINK. After a short service the 140 guests were invited to the house for the cocktail hour while photographer Krista from Six Foot Photography got some shots of the wedding party.
After pics were taken and the cocktail hour was over, planner Lynn from Happily Ever After invited everyone to the carriage house where I was for dinner and dancing. The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by Brides and Bouquets! I left music playing and went to line the wedding party up for introductions with Lynn. I introduced them to “Can’t Stop The Feeling” and Lauren and Michael to “Marry You”. They came in to loud applause and had their first dance to “Speechless” by Dan & Shay. That’s going to be a HUGE first dance at weddings this year!!
The Parents dances followed with Lauren and her Dad first to a medley I made them of “My Little Girl” then “Celebration” that caught everyone off guard! So great. Michael and his Mother’s dance was to “Everything I Do” by Bryan Adams. Her Uncle blessed the meal and the salads came out before the Donovan's Dish food stations opened in the lawn. During dinner I had a mix of soft rock, classic soul, standards and country music playing.
As a DJ music selection is one of the most important aspects of a wedding. This couple really knocked it out of the park with their choice. Can’t stop the Feeling is one of my all time favorite intro songs and “Speechless” by Dan and Shay for the first dance is always a great choice.
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