Suzanne and Kyle Have An Amazing Wedding at Merrimon Wynne

 [Originally at A Merrimon Wynne Wedding for Suzanne and Kyle by Randy Bennet]

The Merrimon Wynne House in downtown Raleigh NC was the perfect setting for Suzanne and Kyle’s wedding ceremony and reception on a hot May 24thday.

The ceremony was held inside the carriage house due to the heat.  Great decision!  The room looked beautiful with floral arrangements by Wylde. After a short service the 150 guests were invited inside the house for cocktails by planner Catherine from La Fete and Abby from Merrimon Wynne.  The staff from Rocky Top Catering flipped the carriage house for dinner and I set up on there.

After the room was ready and pics were taken by Photographer Elise Holsonback, the guests were invited back to the carriage house for dinner and dancing.  I left music playing and went to line the wedding party up.  I introduced them to “Bring Em Out” by T.I. and Suzanne and Kyle came in to loud applause.  They had their first dance to “Love Me Now” by John Legend.  Suzanne danced with her Father to “My Girl” and Kyle & his Mother to “Hey Mama” by Kanye and the wedding party shortly joined them.  Her Father welcomed everyone and the food stations opened on the pergola.  During dinner I had a mix of rock, country and classic soul playing. 

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It was a smart idea for this couple to hold the ceremony inside the carriage house. Hot days and formal wear can be a little distracting.

The Best Wedding Dance Party

[Originally at A Parlour At Manns Chapel Wedding for Mandy and Cole by Randy Bennet]

Mandy and Cole had the best dance party for their wedding reception at The Parlour at Manns Chapel in Pittsboroon May 23rd!

Their ceremony was held inside the Chapel and officiated over by their friend Michael.  After the ceremony the 80 guests came outside for the cocktail hour and live music by an acoustic duo.  They were so good!!

After the cocktail hour I invited guests to the open air tent in the courtyard for dinner with help from planner Cheryl-Anne from Kast Events.  The tent was decorated with floral arrangements by BlueBird Meadows. The family style dinner catered by Snap Pea came out and it was delicious!! During dinner I had a mix of soft rock and classic soul playing.  After dinner we had the touching and heartfelt toasts by several guests and attendants, and then I invited everyone into the chapel for dancing.

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One of the most memorable parts of a wedding is the dance party. As a DJ I absolutely love it when my crowd can’t wait to dance. This party was so fun!

 

 

Lydia and Conrad Get Hitched

 [Originally at A Noah’s Event Venue Wedding for Lydia and Conrad by Randy Bennet]

I didn’t get to meet Lydia and Conrad until the day of their wedding at Noah’s Event Venue in Morrisville, Saturday May 25th.  I had talked to her Mother though and always enjoyed our talks and was excited to play for them.

The ceremony was held across the hall from the reception room where I was set up.  They had a live cellist, Megan from Carolina Music Planner provide music for the Ceremony and cocktail hour.  She is just amazing!

After the cocktail hour the doors to the ballroom opened and the 100 guests found their seats.  I left some music playing and went out in the hall to line the wedding party up.  I introduced them to “Just Can’t Get Enough” by Depeche Mode!  So great!!  Lydia and Conrad came in and had their first dance to “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Ella & Louis. Her Father welcomed everyone, his Mother gave a toast and the Rocky Top Catering buffet opened.  During dinner I had a mix of standards, classic soul and soft rock playing.

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It’s always fun when a couple wants to do an anniversary dance. It is so incredible that the winners had been married for 50 years. I’m sure that Lydia and Conrad were really inspired by that. 

Beautiful Wedding At Duke Garden

[Originally at A Duke Garden wedding for Jenny and Eric by Joe Bunn]

Man, even with the first heatwave of the summer, Jenny and Eric’s wedding at Duke Gardens was perfect from start to finish. The bride and bridesmaids looked beautiful thanks to Posh Salon, even with that heat! Bombadil was the ceremony band, they are truly amazing! I was blown away at the love in the air as Eric’s older brother served as Jenny and Eric's officiant.

Cocktail hour was held on the lawn, with delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks served for all. Dinner commenced under the tent, with Soigne Events catering. Man the food was so good! I introduced the beautiful couple as they started their first dance to “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds.The smiles amongst the family and friends were pretty great to witness. The bride and her father danced to “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstong while the mother and her son danced to “How Deep is the Ocean” by Barbra Streisand & Jason Gould.

The pressure is real while you are DJing for a 4 time Grammy winner but this couple was truly a pleasure to work with. The dance floor stayed packed and the lovely couple certainly had a great time!

 

A Beautiful Wedding Day With Katie and JB

 [Originally at An Umstead Wedding for Katie & JB by Joe Bunn]

The Umstead is always a beautiful place to see a wedding reception happen. Each time it’s completely customized to where you almost can’t tell it’s the same place!

While I set up for Kate & JB’s reception, I got to hear Arioso Strings play throughout the cocktail hour. You should honestly check them out, it was amazing! It’s going to be a great wedding reception when you get to introduce the wedding party to “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars. The atmosphere in the room as the party entered was phenomenal! When it was time to introduce the Bride & Groom I played “You're the One that I want” by Olivia Newton- John & John Travolta. Classic. The first dance for the happy couple was to “Love Someone” by Lukas Graham. Sweet song for a sweet moment. Directly after, the Father & Bride dance commenced to “Walk with You” by Edwin McCain while the Mother & Son danced to “You’ll be in My Heart” by Phil Collins. Tissues anyone?

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This couples wedding was so fun to be a part of! All the songs they picked went over so well and the crowd really had a great time.

Hillary and Anton’s Perfect Wedding Day

 [Originally at A Carolina Inn Wedding for Hillary and Anton by Joe Bunn]

Hillary and Anton had a beautiful wedding at Carolina Inn all set up by C & D Events(Caroline is awesome!). Fresh Affairs did a fantastic job with the floral arrangements throughout the venue, which was only made better by the classic feel of the Inn. The Mint Julep Jazz Band played throughout the ceremony and they were pretty phenomenal! The bride looked amazing with her hair and makeup done by Krystal Lehman from Wink Hair & Makeup.

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Having a Jazz Band play the ceremony was amazing. I love when couples choose to switch things up and do something a little different. It really turned out great for this couple!

What To Spend Your Wedding Budget On (and What to Pass On)

 

[Originally at Expert Wedding Budget Tips: Skip or Splurge? by JACQUELINE TYNES]

Local pros suggest where to go big and where to go without when it comes to wedding day expenses.

Want to know what wedding details you should splurge or save on so you can start planning your budget? We reached out to some of the top vendors in the area to hear their advice on what wedding services you should put your money towards. From specialty cocktails to beauty products, here’s what some area experts have to say about going big and going without. This article was featured in our latest issue, which you can check out here.

 

➸ Splurge: Great service. It doesn’t matter how good the food is if it is late or cold.

• Skip: Obscure, overly complicated specialty cocktails. They slow things down.

—Danielle Couick, Magnolia Bluebird

➸ Splurge: Fake eyelashes—they make a huge difference in photos.

• Skip: Expensive perfume or a garter—which isn’t in many photos anyway.

—Astrid Woltering, Astrid Photography

➸ Splurge: Two important vendors: First, your videographer. Saving voice memories of your parents’ toasts and friends and family dancing and speaking is invaluable! Second, a great photographer: Your photos are a tangible takeaway from the day and important for years, generations, to come.

• Skip: Wedding favors! My team ends up begging guests to take favors at the end of the night.

—Kaitlin Przezdziecki, Cheers Darling Events

➸ Splurge: A big floral entry installation—something really grand and romantic to greet guests as they arrive to a venue, or a tent, or a garden.

•  Skip: Smaller floral elements such as corsages, boutonnières, pew markers, and flower-girl petals. They are fading in popularity, and you can often save a good chunk of change by skipping these smaller details.

—Lauren Anderson and Rachel Bridgwood, Sweet Root Village

➸  Splurge: Lighting can transform your reception. If you want guests to feel a certain way walking in, you achieve that through creative lighting schemes. Creative lighting can also afford more opportunities for unique photos.

• Skip: Fashion tape! It doesn’t work. Instead, make sure you have your outfit tailored properly. Fashion snafus will make you self-conscious and less able to relax in front of the camera.

See the rest of the tips at https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/07/13/skip-or-splurge-wedding-expenses/ or read other awesome stuff at Bunn DJ Company

When you’re getting ready to get married, it’s important to know where your priorities are. Think about which parts of the day are the most important to you. Then focus on them! And of course, always pay particular attention to your music. A good DJ can make a huge difference is how the reception goes.