Brandon and Christa | Houston Wedding DJ

Saturday we DJed the wedding reception of Brandon and Christa in a park in Humble, Texas.  It was hot outside, but this wedding was a crazy awesome carnival.  Christa was the photographer at another wedding that I worked magic at in downtown Houston last October, which was actually my brother- and sister-in-law's wedding. Christa couldn't help but dance at their wedding, so I was confident that her own would be a blast. 

Christa actually changed the date of her reception so that we could be a part of it.  We were booked for her original date and she decided we were important enough to find a new one. (I like to think we were the only reason but who knows?)  Such dedication. 

Christa planned this thing immaculately and documented every step on her blog.  It was to be the perfect carnival in the park with a party at the end.  Everything was perfect.  The colors, the hot dogs and burgers, the vintage coke bottles and cotton candy, the booths and decorations....it was all fantastic. 

We set up shop in a gazebo with lights going every direction.  Twas warm and a bit fuzzy out there, but maybe that was just the heat talking.  The ceremonious part of the evening went as planned before the fellowship (by way of eating and talking) began.  Then, once everyone was quite carnivaled out, we danced.  The bride and groom were so much fun, but they may have been trumped by the super cute little kids. (I’m just sayin.)  After a good time of shakin our hamburger buns off, the night was done.  What a way to spend a Saturday.

Chris and Stephanie | Houston Wedding DJ

On Sunday Bailey and I had the chance to head down to her hometown in Houston (Cypress) to stir up trouble at our wedding alma mater Northwest Forest Conference Center.  Oh the history.  Since our reception at the Settlement House in March we also were privelidged to DJ Bailey's older sister Stacey's reception at the Alamo building.  Stephanie and Chris's wedding was extra special to us also because I had DJ'd Stephanie's brother Stephen's wedding last year (the fact that the family invited me back was a huge honor and compliment...and it's always a good time getting to party with old friends again).  We were joined by our good friends from BellaVista Productions, Robert and Virginia, who filmed our wedding, but happen to be related to the bride. 

Sunday we were in both the Alamo and the Settlement House.  The wedding ceremony took place in the Alamo.  I ran sound using the Bose system and Stephanie's cousin Tiffany did an amazing job of singing God Blessed The Broken Road while the parents and grandparents came in.  Stephanie was beautiful and made sure that she was there to hear her cousin sing...even if it meant starting 5 minutes late...which we did.  It was perfect.  I love it when people understand that this day is about them and for them.  If you want something to happen (within reason), there is no reason that it should not happen.  So way to go Stephanie! 5 minutes was definitely worth it. 

We headed straight over to the Settlement house after packing up the Bose and mic.  We arrived just as people were walking in and the music started without flaw.  It is amazing to me that so many DJs don't understand that even background music can and should be quality.  I get almost as many compliments on my music during the beginning of the night and meal as I do during the dance.  I pick the music according to the crowd (filtered by the tastes of the bride and groom of course) throughout the entire evening, not just during the dancing.  Weddings are more than just dancing (but I DO love dancing).

After picture time, the Broom (bride and groom...duh) arrived and started the night out right.  Well, with a little help from Tiffany.  Tiffany decided that since Chris wasn't a big dancer that she would let everybody know that she had chosen a different first dance song.  The mood was regal as Will Smith, accompanied by Tiffany, sang Gettin Jiggy Wit It in all of its glory and distinction :) The tune died down with howls of laughter (and a little bit of dancing by Chris...we have proof on tape) and Tiffany then preformed When God Made You as they did their real first dance.  The rest of the night went very smoothly and the families could not be nicer.