Coronado Community Center Wedding of Christopher and Amber

Christopher and Amber chose to have their wedding at Coronado Community Center. When they contacted me and I saw that this was their venue, I was doubly excited. I’m a preferred vendor of Coronado Community Center and it is one of my favorite spots to work at. Additionally, the staff of Coronado Community Center are excellent to work with. They do a good job of taking care of the clients while also helping the vendors.

Chris and Amber chose to use live musicians for their ceremony and cocktail hour, so my part in their special day began once cocktail hour was over.

Note: The majority of these photos were supplied to me by Carrie McCluskey. Since my photography skills are rather limited, I’m sure it will be obvious which were hers!

Wedding Reception

After the cocktail hour drew to a close guests moved into the main ballroom. Once guests were seated, I welcomed everyone, introduced myself briefly, and then began their grand entrance.

Grand Entrance

Before we started the Grand Entrance, the wedding party got together for a “whoa bundy!”

For dinner, I played big band music such as Sinatra, Dean Martin, Desi Arnaz, and Louis Armstrong. Towards the end of dinner, we began a short video montage.

Wedding Video Montage

After the montage was over, we began toasts.

Wedding Toasts

At the end of toasts, Chris and Amber gave a short thank you speech to their family and guests…

… and then we brought the newlyweds onto the floor for their first dance.

First Dance

Father Daughter Dance

Mother Son Dance

After formal dances were over, we opened the dance floor up for everyone!

Wedding Dancing

Carrie McCluskey got some amazing dance floor photos, as you can see here.

After a bit of dancing we took a break for some more formal activities.

Wedding Cake

Chris and Amber got a big messy with it!

Garter Toss

Bouquet Toss

Garter Replacement

We had the lucky guy that caught the garter replace it onto the leg of the girl that caught the bouquet.

Wedding Dancing Part II

We then opened the dance floor back up for another round of fun dancing.

And Carrie got a great shot of me working the dance floor as well.

Last Dance

After the last dance everyone went outside for grand exit sparkler send-off.

Post-Reception

After such a fun wedding night, I got a photo with the happy newlyweds, Chris and Amber.

Congratulations to Chris and Amber and their families, and thanks trusting me with your most special celebration!

Falkner Winery Wedding of Roger and Angel

Roger and Angel chose Falkner Winery for their wedding ceremony and reception. Falkner has a really cool external ceremony site set up which allows for a dramatic entrance down a long mountainside path, which I’m sure was a factor in their decision. It’s an enjoyable Temecula wedding venue which I enjoy working at. I also got to work with Brian David Photography and really enjoyed that. Most of the photos in this blog are theirs, and I think you’ll see the quality that they can provide.

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception

After the ceremony guests moved upstairs into the main ballroom for cocktail hour. For cocktails, I played jazz music according to their preferences, which the guests seemed to enjoy. Once cocktail hour was over, we began their grand entrance.

Grand Entrance

Wedding Toasts

We then began dinner. Once dinner was completed we began toasts. Although I don’t have photos of toasts being given, I do have a great one of Roger and Angel thanking their guests once the toasts were complete.

Wedding Video Montage

After toasts we played guests a wedding video montage that I helped them create. It was a hit, and we even got a photo of the happy couple enjoying their own montage.

Once the montage was over, we began formal dances, starting with the choreographed first dance!

Choreographed First Dance

Mother Son Dance

After formal dances were over, we opened the dance floor up for everyone!

Wedding Dancing

After a bit of dancing we took a break for some more formal activities.

Wedding Cake

Angel was such a playful tease with that cake!

Garter Toss

Bouquet Toss

Garter Replacement

Wedding Dancing Part II

We then opened the dance floor back up for another round of fun dancing.




After such a fun wedding night, I got a photo with the happy newlyweds, the Maid of Honor, and Falkner Winery staff.

Congratulations to Roger and Angel and their families, and thanks trusting me with your most special celebration!

Photos of DJ Dennis J

While I’m showcasing some amazing photos by Brian David Photography, here’s a couple great shots they got of yours truly. An extra special thanks for going the extra mile to get these and provide them to me. Not all photographers will!

Robert and Jasmine’s Wedding at La Jolla Cove

Client: Robert and Jasmine
Venue: La Jolla Cove Suites
Venue Address: 1155 Coast Boulevard • La Jolla, California 92037
Number of guests: Approximately 100
Services Provided: Services Provided: Wedding DJ and Master of Ceremonies, Wedding Ceremony DJ, Uplighting

Wedding Coordinator: Day Of Love (Jen Haase)
Officiant: 2Wed4Life (Carlos Sales)
Cake: Edelweiss Bakery
Photography: Bella Photography (Tera)
Catering: Phil’s Barbecue

On September 3 of 2011, Robert and Jasmine had their wedding reception on the rooftop of the La Jolla Cove Suites. Their ceremony was held adjacent to the reception area, with the guests facing towards the water. This is the typical setup for La Jolla Cove Suites, so guests can get a great view of the water while they enjoy the ceremony.

Prelude Music: Vitamin String Quartet including Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Kings of Leon
Parent Seating: Vitamin String Quartet – When We Were Young (The Killers)
Bridal Party Entrance: Vitamin String Quartet – Hallelujah (Paramore)
Bride Entrance: Maura & Co. – Bridal Chorus
Recessional: U2 – Beautiful Day (DJ Dennis J Remix)

After the ceremony, guests were escorted over to the Reception area, and enjoyed cocktail hour on the rooftop while the wedding party was taken down to the beach for some photos.

Inside the Solarium (center room on the rooftop), I set up 4 uplights on the pillars. This was where they had their sign-in table, escort table, video montage, and their cake cutting planned.

Cocktail Music: Adult Alternative/Indie Music

Grand Entrance (Bride and Groom): We Are Family – Sister Sledge

After the Grand Entrance, Rob and Jasmine said a few words thanking their guests for coming, and then we began dinner, served buffet-style, by Phil’s Barbecue. For those that haven’t tried Phil’s Barbecue, you’re missing out. I highly recommend them. Following dinner we began toasts, and then it was time for their first dance.

First Dance: Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson

Father Daughter Dance: What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong

Father Daughter Dance:

Mother Son Dance: The Baby – Blake Shelton

We then began open dancing. Line dances, oldies, top40, I seemed to be able to find the songs in each genre that they loved!

After a fun set of dancing, we took a break and moved into the Solarium for the cake cutting. The uplights looked great in this room.

When dinner was drawing to a close, I began showing their wedding video montage. They had chosen my “floating photos” style and it worked really well with their upbeat song choices. Here’s a shot of them enjoying watching their own video.

Due to timeline conflicts with the venue (ask me about it in-person if you want details), we had to omit their tosses and their honeymoon dance as well. But we did get in a little more dancing!

Such a packed dancefloor that some people had to dance outside of it because there wasn’t enough room!

Signature post-reception photo with the happy bride and groom:

Congratulations to Rob and Jasmine, and thanks for having me as part of your special day!