May 13, 2014
Good Day Bloggers!DJ Gregg again with this week's installment of the wedding blog. Our story starts at the wonderful B Ocean on Ft. Lauderdale beach. This is by far one of the most picturesque locations in town. You cant get a better ocean view! As the guests came in for the ceremony. I was asked to keep it neo-classical. I used tunes from the Vitamin String Quartet and 2Cellos. When the girls came in, I played "Lean On Me" Piano version and then a wonderful version of "Stand By Me" by Hi Q. Jaime looked great! The ceremony was fairly traditional and straightforward. The pastor had the bride and groom read vows that they wrote for each other. They even lit a memory candle for Jaime's dad who passed away recently. It was a nice touch.
After the ceremony, everyone went to the lobby for cocktails and appetizers. Sushi and wantons.... MMM MMM GOOD.] I was asked to keep the music light, with tracks from Sinatra, Dino, Tony....you get the picture.
OK...... now we are ready to open the main dining room. I played upbeat music for the guests to dance in to the room. Then I lined up the bridal party. I played "Clocks" by Coldplay for the bridal party and " Rock You Like A Hurricane" by the Scorpions for Brian and Jaime. It went over great! The room erupted with applause as Brian and Jaime came it. I then instructed them to stay on the dance floor for the first dance" Smother Me" by the Used. A really great slow song. Then I invited the bridal party to dance to "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis. After this, I sat everyone down and asked the best man, Bill, to say the champagne toast. He has been friends with the groom for over 20 years, so he had lots to talk about. Now dinner is served. Again, I kept it kind of light. I played 80's and 90's hits...per the request of the bride and groom. I also played some standards for the Aunts and Uncles in the crowd. After dinner, I invited Brian to dance with his mom..."Don't Speak" by No Doubt was chosen. I found out that this song had a very special meaning to mom. When Brian was in school, he used to sing the song to his mom when she would drive him home. Once the song ended, I picked up the pace! I played a lot of different styles and genres. Top 40 all the way to some classic rock. Man, I was all over the place! This was a party crowd. EVERYBODY loved to dance. It was truly enjoyable to see. We then sat everyone down and I asked Brian and Jaime to cut the cake. Brian was a gentlemen...feeding his bride nice and clean. Jaime? Well that's another story.. She smashed the cake all over his face.... It was hilarious! There were no garter and bouquet tosses as most of the guests were already married. We then danced the rest of the night. The last song of the evening was a very special request from Brian " Pearl Of Stars" by Coheed and Cambria. It was a really good song. All in all, it was a very successful evening.
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 8, 2014
Good Day Wedding Blog Readers!On Saturday, 04/05/14, I was the DJ for the ceremony and reception of Matthew and Rachel. The wedding took place at the beautiful Indian Springs Country Club in Boynton Beach.
The ceremony was held outside by the Wedding Gazebo. It is located very close to the fairway, so the background was very lush and green! As the guests arrived, I was asked to play contemporary violin music. I chose tracks from 2Cellos and The Vitamin String Quartet. If you have never heard of them, check them out. They have their music posted on YouTube. Great music for a wedding ceremony. When the Bridal Party started to march, I played "For You To Notice Me" by the Dashboard Confessional. Rachel walked down the Aisle to "You And Me" by Lifehouse. The ceremony was traditional and very straightforward. When it was over, I played "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King.
The guests then went into the lobby and patio area for cocktails and Hor D' Horves. I was instructed to give a "Rat Pack" feel. (Frankie, Dino, Tony, Buble' etc)
Now the main event is ready to begin! I invited the guests into the room with some funky music playing in the background. Nothing over the top, just a good beat to set the tone that we are in for a party! I lined up the bridal party and introduced them to "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors. I then introduced Matt and Rachel to "Everybody Needs Somebody" by The Blues Bros. Both of these songs were chosen by the bride and groom and went over great! I then played the first dance "Whatever It Is" by Zac Brown Band. After that I invited the bridal party and guests to dance to "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait. I immediately played the Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling". The place went crazy! The dance floor stayed packed until it was time to open the serving stations.
During dinner, I played a lot of the requests from the bride and groom. Songs like "Hotel California", "Open Arms", "Piano Man" and more great classic tracks.
Once every belly was full, I then proceeded to play the Father/Daughter song and the the Mother/Son Song. They were "I Loved Her First" and "Have I Told You Lately" respectfully. Now we can get the party heated up! I played a lot of music from the 80's, 90's and current top 40. "Happy" from Pharrel was a big hit and a special request from the bride. Rachel also requested to hear "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany (I haven't played that one in a long time...). It was a very special song that Rachel and her sisters danced to as kids. It really meant a lot to them and they were smiling from ear to ear!
Towards the end of the party, I had Rachel and Matt cut the cake. They chose "Love And Marriage" to be played. I then asked them to do the garter and bouquet toss. This was very unusual, since the single lady who caught the bouquet was 9 months pregnant and ready to pop! At least her fiance' was the one who caught the garter! That would have been awkward... To say the least! For those songs, I played "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Legs". It was really funny and a great photo opportunity!
Once that was finished I got the party pumped up again. We danced for the remainder of the evening to some Old School Bootie, 90's Hip hop and even some Vanilla Ice "Ice. Ice, Baby". Remember that one! The last song of the evening was a special request from Rachel and Matt. I played Willie Nelson's "The Party's Over".
This was a really fun party and I was happy to be a part of it!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 8, 2014
Good Day Bloggers!DJ Gregg again with this weeks installment. Tony and Katie were married on April 12, 2014. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were at the Hillsboro Club in Deerfield Beach. This is an elegant venue with direct views on the ocean. The ceremony was held on the grand terrace. As the guests arrived, I played some contemporary Classical music. Songs from U2, Michael Jackson, Coldplay....all performed by the Vitamin String Quartet. If you have never heard them, go to Youtube and take a listen. You will love them. As the bridal party made their entrance, I played " Over the Rainbow" by The Piano Guys. Then Katie walk down the aisle to " Dreams come True" by Joe Diamond. The ceremony was very touching as the father of the bride, who was expected not to make it because he is very ill, actually was able to be with his daughter and accompany her down the aisle. During the ceremony, they did a sand blending ritual. Since Tony and Katie already have kids, it was nice to see the whole family get involved. During this time, Katie's brother played a song on the guitar. Very touching. When the ceremony was finished the recessional was played. "I Feel Good" by James Brown! It was awesome and really took the stiffness out of the ceremony. A great way to transition to cocktail hour. As the guests were enjoying the libations, I was asked to play island music. It set the mood perfectly.
Now we move to the main ballroom. I was instructed to keep the mood "Happy" as the guests arrived. So I played some upbeat music to set the tone.
When the bridal party was introduced. I played " I gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas. Then I invited Tony and Katie to come in with " "Happy" by Pharrel. It worked perfectly As they made their way towards the dance floor, I asked Tony and Katie to stay there and I started to play " A thousand Years" by Christine Perry. This was their first dance. Then I invited the guests up to "Bless The Broken Road" .
Once that was finished, I asked Katie to have a dance with her father. As mentioned earlier, Dad is very ill and wasn't sure if he was going to make it....literally. They wheeled him out in his wheelchair and by everyone's surprise, he stood up! And danced the song with his daughter . They chose " Dad, You're My Hero" by Teresa James. Let me tell you....there wasn't a dry eye in the place. It was very moving.
After that they served dinner. I kept it light with music from a lot of styles and artists. Even some country. (Tony is from Louisiana). After dinner, I invited Katie to dance with her mom. I played "Like My Mother Does" by Lauren Aliana. Then I invited all of the guests on the dance floor to PARTY!!!!!
Now we kicked it up a notch. I was happy to see everyone having a great time. I was playing a lot of classic music. 70's 80's 90's and even some LMFAO! But mostly disco....Tony is a HUGE Bee Gees fan.... (I mean really big.....no kidding). Katie and Tony had a great time with all of their friends and family on the dance floor!
Well, since most of the guests were married, I was asked to have an "anniversary" dance contest. The couple that was married the longest wins the garter and bouquet. Our winning couple were married for more that 53 years! I love hearing that...it gives all of us hope!
After Tony and Katie cut the cake, I played some more party music and kept the party going till the end. When it was over, the party continued at the Tiki bar... The after party!
I wish Katie and Tony lots of good luck and happiness. They are a great couple.
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 8, 2014
Hello Bloggers!DJ Gregg here again with this weeks installment of the DJ Blog. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, I had the pleasure of being the DJ for the reception of Shauna and Tanner. They had the party at the PGA Resort in Palm Beach. It is a beautiful venue. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, it was still a bright and sunny event! As the guests walked into the ballroom I was instructed to Keep the music upbeat and fun. So, I played some "South Beach" sounds. That really hit the spot. I introduced the bridal party to "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO. Then Tanner and Shauna walked in to the room with "Best Day of My Life" by The American Authors playing. As the bridal party looked on, I played the first dance "Making Memories of Us" by Keith Urban. I then played "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton for the bridal party and the rest of the guests. I then proceeded to sit everyone down. A few minutes later I asked the best man, Pablo to speak along with Katie, the matron of honor and Stu, The groom's father. They all had wonderful things to say about Shauna and Tanner. Some were touching, and some were funny. But nevertheless, a room of family and friends who love them. Now dinner is served. I kept it fairly light, playing music from James Blunt, Sinatra and even some Jazz.
After dinner, I invited Tanner to dance with his mom. "I Cross My Heart" was chosen. I then invited all of the guests to get up and party! It was a very mixed crowd, so I played music for all ages and styles. Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida, AC/DC, Lil' Jon, Bon Jovi, Dexy's Midnight Riders, Etc. You get the picture. I was all over the place! The dance floor was busy all night! When it was time to cut the cake, I was asked to play "Over the Rainbow" by Isreal K. I then proceeded to do the garter and Bouquet toss. "Girls Wanna Have Fun", Ain't No Other Man", and Another One Bites the Dust" were all requested to be played while I asked the girls to catch the Bouquet and the guys to catch the Garter. I then proceeded to play a slow song for the two winners, along with the bride and groom. After that, we picked up the party again! They danced for the rest of the evening. It was a fun party! Congrats to Shauna and Tanner!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 27, 2012
The view was amazing, the ceremony was elegant and the party was great!
That's the way I want to describe the wedding I did for Brandon and
Stephanie on Saturday. The wedding ceremony and reception was held at a
private estate in Tequesta.
It was nestled on the river and it was majestic. The view was spectacular!
As the guests arrived they were invited to take a seat under the large
tree where the ceremony was going to take place. Although it was a
little humid and warm, the day was clear and bright! I played Bach
"Air on G. String" for the bridal party and "Dvorak Romantic
Pieces no. 1" for the Bride. Stephanie looked great! She was smiling
from ear to ear. The ceremony was very touching with a beautiful
reading and a great story from the pastor. As the ceremony came to a
close, I played "Beautiful Day" by U2.
Now its off to cocktail hour. I was instructed to play some modern rock
and light vocal tunes by Matchbox 20, Incubus, Adele, Norah Jones, Jack
Johnson and the like. It was a nice mix and a refreshing change from
the norm. After the Bride and Groom were finished taking pictures, they
joined the crowd for drinks.
After this I opened up the area where the reception was going to be
held. It was on a huge deck overlooking the river. A sand bar was
situated about 1,000 feet off of the shore. It was an interesting site
to see people standing out in the middle of the water. You don't see
that everyday. As the guests sat down I kept it funky like I usually
do. Again not over the top, but a cool sound for a warm evening. I
introduced the bridal party and the B&G to "The way you make me
feel" by Michael Jackson. This song was a request from the bride and
groom. I immediately went into the first dance. "Better together" by
Jack Johnson. They did a choreographed dance. It was very romantic. I
then invited all of the guests up to "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt.
It went over perfectly. I asked the Maid of Honor and Best Man to say a
few words and the dinner was served. In between courses, I was
instructed to open the floor up for words from the guests. A lot of
great stories were told and very touching memories too. Everyone...and
I mean EVERYONE asked the B&G when the babies were coming. They
were quite embarrassed to say the least!
Now that dinner was over, I opened the dance floor. At first it was a
little slow. But after a minute or two, It got full and the rest of the
night was a party! I played music from every genre and style. Another
cool touch was the Hookah Bar that they has set up at the far end of
the deck. A great place to hang out. Since it was hot out, A lot of
liquids were being consumed....if you catch my drift. Lets just say
that no one was feeling any pain!
All in all, it was a really nice event and I wish Brandon and Stephanie a wonderful life together!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 21, 2012
Bloggers.....Welcome!
DJ Gregg here with the latest event update. this issue introduces us to
the nuptuals of Ellott and AnaMaria. They live in the Midwest and this
was a true destination wedding. Guests came in from all over the World.
The venue was the Hilton on Ft. Lauderdale beach. Now I've been doing
the DJ thing for over 25 years and this was the first time I've ever
worked here. A very nice venue right on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale!
The ceremony was held on the beach. The clouds were waiting for the
ceremony to end, then it POURED! Thank you mother nature for being
gracious.
Now the cocktail hour starts and I am playing some very eclectic music.
Requests of the B and G included New York State of Mind, She will be
loved, Bajo Fondo Tango Club and some Sinatra. As you can see, I was
all over the place. After the cocktail hour, I opened the room with
some funkadelic music. Again, not over the top but enough to make the
room have a nice vibe. Afterall, We were about to have a party! I
introduce the bridal party, and then the Bride and Groom. The place
erupted with applause. Their first dance was a great version of
Engelbert's "Cuando, Cuando, Cuando". It was performed by Michael
Buble' and Nelly Furtado.
Now Ana, being of Colombian decent requested that I play a lot of Latin
music throughout the party. About 90 percent of the room was Latin, so
I abliged.
WOW! What a great night! I played Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Vallanato,
and even some Reggaeton. Of course, I played American music too. There
were some Gringos in the crowd! LMFAO, Rihanna, Usher, Pitbull, Etc.
You get the picture. We had a really great crowd. I ROCKED THEM!
I have to say, that it was a great time and it looked like the crowd felt the same way.
Good luck to Elliott and Ana. A great couple!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
May 11, 2012
Hello everyone
DJ Gregg with this weeks installment of the wedding blog. Our location for this
adventure is the Mansion at Tuckahoe. This beautiful facility is located in
Stuart. It is an old mansion that was converted to an event facility. And what
an event it was!
As the guests arrived for the ceremony, I played some special songs that the
bride groom requested. Bryan Adams, George Strait and even 98 degrees. We then
started the ceremony. Jennifer looked great! After the vows, the wedding party
stayed outside to take pictures. It was a Beautiful day. Great pics!
I invited everyone on to the patio for cocktails. We then proceeded to introduce
the bridal party. After I introduced the newlyweds, I played the first dance,
Livin our love song, by Jason Michael Carroll. Once the parent dances finished,
I invited the maid of honor and best man to say a few words. Then they ate
dinner. After dinner, we really rocked the house. It was a young crowd and I
played a lot of new music as well as some booty and Hip
Hop thrown in for good measure. A great evening and a great couple!
Congrats!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
April 29, 2012
WOW! What a great party!
DJ Gregg is back with another installment for the blog. Our story
starts at the Royal Fiesta in Deerfield Beach. An excellent venue if
you are looking for an elegant touch.
As the guests arrived for cocktail hour, I played an eclectic mix of
music from many styles and genres. All funky. When it came time to do
the grand entrance, I played the Party Rock Anthem for the bridal
party. They all danced in. Then I introduced the Bride and Groom. As
they entered the dance floor, I was instructed to play Soulja Boy for
about a minute. It was fun. Then I went into their real first dance.
"Hard to concentrate" by the Chili Peppers. I then proceeded to play
the parents dance. "Because you loved me" by Celene Dion was chosen.
Then I asked the guests to be seated. The maid of honor and Best man
said the toasts and then a blessing by the brides brother. Since the
bride is native from Colombia, it was said in English and Spanish.
The first course went off without a hitch. I played some Salsa and some
slow songs in between courses. When dinner ended I invited the guests
up for a slow song and BAM! into the celebration HORA. Derek is Jewish
and a the place went crazy! Lifting the bride and groom up in the
chairs at the same time! The really had a great time! After the hora, I
danced the crowd. A young crowd, so I kept it pretty modern. Lots of
dance, hip-hop and latin music was played all night. I also did the
garter and bouquet toss and of course the cake cutting. The wedding
cake was very unique. Derek is a firefighter, so the wedding cake had a
firemen's flair. On top of the cake was just the bride. Next to the
wedding cake was a smaller cake shaped like a fire truck. A ladder was
going up to the top of the real cake with the "fireman" climbing up to
rescue the "Damsel in Distress". Very cute and romantic. Lots of
pictures were taken of the cake. I love originality.
It was a great time and I wish the bride and groom the best!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
April 23, 2012
DJ Gregg here with another installment for the blog.
Our adventure starts at the Bahia Mar on Ft. Lauderdale beach. A
wonderful space to have a wedding. the ceremony was a room overlooking
the ocean. It was an overcast day, but the room was bright with Love
and Marriage!
As the guests were arriving, I played traditional prelude music. Then
the groomsmen, the groom, and the Priest came in. Shorty after that,
the girls came in. I was instructed to play "Jesus, Joy of Man's
Desires" by J.S. Bach. Then Amanda came in to "Canon in D" by Pachabel.
She looked beautiful. The ceremony was very touching and funny! The
priest had a good sense of humor.
After the ceremony, all of the guests went to the cocktail hour. Tropical music was on tap for that.
Now the main room opens. I had some upbeat, funky music on to welcome
all of the guests. I then went to the lobby to line up the bridal party
for the grand entrance. I introduce them and then introduce the Bride
and Groom to "Eye of the Tiger" per their request. They came in with
fists pumping like they were ready to get in the ring for a prizefight.
It was very upbeat and fun. I then played the first dance 'Only you can
love me this way" by Keith Urban. After that I played another slow song
for the bridal party and the rest of the guests. We then were ready to
do the toasts. The best man, and maid of honor had wonderful things to
say, but the Groom was very gracious and welcomed everyone from far
away. Lots of guests were from out of town.
Dinner is served. I proceded to play all different type of music in
between courses, allowing the guests to dance. I also did an
anniversary dance. In this dance, I invite only the married couples to
dance. I then proceed to eliminate them based on the number of years
married. The last couple standing recieved a bottle of champagne. By
the way, they have been married for 52 years! Imagine that!
After dinner, I invited Amanda and her father to dance "I loved her
first" was their selection. I then was instructed to play "Moves like
Jagger" as the next song. WOW! All of Amanda's friends got up and
proceeded to do a choreographed FLASH MOB routine to the song. Very
cool and the place went crazy. After that I played lots of modern music
and a few oldies thrown in for good measure. All in all it was a great
party and a lot of fun!
Thanks for reading
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
April 15, 2012
Hello fellow blog readers! DJ Gregg here with this weeks installment of the blog.
This issue brings us to the wedding of RJ and Vina. A super couple with a great family tradition. The venue was Diamante's. A whopping 318 guests were on hand! By far the largest event that I have ever done at Diamante's. The room looked great. And the wedding cake....WOW is all I could say!
OK enough location info..On to the show! As the guests arrived for cocktail hour, I played typical Rat Pack and Standards, per the client request. It was a perfect mood. A lot of mingling going on, an a little bit of drinking too! There were 3 bars set up. You get the picture. After this, we went into the main ballroom. I had some funky house music playing. Nothing too crazy, just a good beat to let the guests know that they are in for a show. And a show it was! The grand entrance was off the chain! I introduced the bridal party to "Party Rock Anthem". The instrumental version allowed me to talk over it. There were 15 couples. Yes, 15 couples. Once I introduced RJ and Vina, the place went crazy! The camera flashes were popping like the paparazzi! Ok, now here comes the cool part. RJ gives me the signal, and they break out into a flash mob routine! I played an edit of "Every Day I'm Shufflin" about an 18 second riff. MAN! the place went nuts! This is all before the first dance! Imagine that!
After the place calmed down a bit. I played the first dance. "The way you look at me" by Christian Bautista. A very soft and romantic tune. I played another slow song for the rest of the guests and then sat everyone down. Now RJ and Vina, being of Filipino decent, had some traditional matters to get in order. A list of "Wedding Sponsors" were read off. As well as Secondary sponsors, the coin bearer, the bible bearer and the welcoming of the Archbishop who read a very touching blessing. A nice touch to set off dinner. Of course, the maid of honor and best man said the toasts too.
OK, dinner passes and now we go to the really big show! RJ's brother and about 10 of his closest friends come out in full Hip Hop costumes and proceed to do a take off on "American Idol", but with dancing instead. It was very funny and they could really dance! This was a fully choreographed production lasting about 25 minutes. VERY COOL. Once that ended, I opened the dance floor again with some modern music and some oldies thrown in for mom! The dance floor was packed all of the time. I then slowed it down for the parent dances and the money dance. By tradition, the money dance is conducted by pinning the money on the clothes of the bride and groom. They were making sashes and hats out of money. A great photo op and a great way to make some honeymoon money (LOL). After this we rocked the house the rest of the night. This was a 6 hour extravaganza and they could have kept going
I wish RJ and Vina a wonderful life together...hey deserve it!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
March 25, 2012
Hi Guys!
DJ Gregg again with another installment for the blog. This episode
brings us to the Sundream Yacht. Dustin is celebrating his 30th
birthday with all of his friends and he doesn't even know it yet!
After months and months of planning, it is finally here. He thinks he
is getting on the water taxi to take a trip down the intracoastal for
dinner, but it wasn't the water taxi he was getting on.....it was the
WATER LIMO!
The Sundream is a beautiful yacht charter and it is always a pleasure
to work on board. Jim, Rose, and the rest of the staff could not have
been more gracious. Now, back to the party...
As Dustin stepped out of the hotel and headed towards the dock, he heard all of his friends yell SURPRISE!!!!
He had no idea about it. Too cool. I was instructed to play Def Lepperd
"Pour some Sugar on Me" as he boarded. I didnt ask what the
signaficance of the song was, but sometimes those things are better to
be left to the imagination.
This was a PARTY CROWD! Since he was born in 1982, I was asked to keep
the first 45 minutes or so in that year. So I played some classics. Eye
of the Tiger, I love Rock and Roll, 8675309 (Jenny), Tainted Love, etc.
All from 1982. (That was a great year for music)
As the night progresses (and the alcohol flowed) the party heated up. I
played house music like you would hear in clubs, as well as all of the
typical dance songs of today. The dance floor was packed! Everybody was
getting a little too close, if you catch my drift. It was really fun to
watch! All of his friends are really close, so it was all in fun.
At this point, they went downstairs for dinner. If you have never been
on the Sundream, it is a cool layout. There are 3 decks for partying.
The Dining room is seperate from the lounge areas. Once dinner was
over, I danced them a little and then we sang "Happy Birthday".
Now, Dustin is from Tennessee, and I was asked to play "Rocky Top" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
A real Tennessee song. OMG!! The floor went crazy! They were stomping
their feet and really raising the room! That set the rest of the night
off! I stayed in the club scene, playing Rihanna, Flo Rida, Britney
Spears, Lady Gaga, and even Justin Bieber (This was Dusin's partners
favorite song).
I have to say, that it was a great party and a lot of fun to watch these party goers GO OFF!
Till next time,
DJ Gregg
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
March 25, 2012
Hello everyone,
DJ Gregg again with another installment of the Wedding Blog!
This issue brings us into the event of Daniel and Eleftheria. Our Groom
is a DJ himself, having worked in countless clubs and guest DJ Gigs
around the globe. Our Bride is a very successful lawyer. The reception
was held at the Historic New River Inn on the River in Ft. Lauderdale.
If you have never been there, make sure that you go. It is a beautiful
venue. An old hotel that closed in the 1950's and turned into a museum.
This wedding was extremely unique. The bride is of Greek decent and the
majority of guests were the same. Not being Greek myself, I saw this as
some what of a dilemma. Enter Daniel the Groom/DJ! He said not to worry
and gave me hours of Greek Music to use! (BTW...I was able too keep the
songs so I now consider myself a Greek DJ) (LOL)
What a great event this was. As the guests arrived, I played some Indie
rock per the Brides requests. The Smoking Popes, Weezer, Jimmy Eats
World, Etc. I realize that this is not typical Wedding Cocktail Music,
but the Bride and Groom are King and Queen as far as I 'm concerned and
I try to do my best to accomodate them. After the Cocktail hour (which
was actually 2 hours), we opened the reception area. This venue is
outdoors and it was a great night. Not too breezy and excellent
temperature. Perfect for dancing under the stars.
After the guests settled in, I introduced the Bride and Groom only, per
their request. I then proceeded to play their first dance "Green Eyes"
by ColdPlay. After that, I invited the rest of the guests up to Al
Green's "Lets Stay together". Now that everyone was on the floor, I
started the party with Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" Dance Remix, again
per the Bride and Grooms request. I danced them for a bit, then let the
Groom and Best Man welcome everyone and do the Champagne toast, (Well
not really Champagne, More like Ouzo Shots). Lets just say that no one
was feeling any pain for the rest of the night. I then proceeded to
play some traditional Greek And Cretan Music. The crowd went crazy!
Everybody was on the floor and it was really great to watch! Lots of
fun! Around this time we sat everybody down and had dinner. I then
started the dancing again with a couple of slow songs, then into some
Soulful House Music, per the Groom's request. Again the dance floor was
packed. I then noticed that the Greek Trio ...yes, Greek Trio arrived.
After they were set up, I proceded to introduce them and let the music
band play for about 45 minutes. Again, very fun to watch. Once that was
over, I invited the bride to dance with her father. "Fix You" by
Coldplay was the requested song. Then I asked the Groom to dance with
his mom. "Lullaby" by Billy Joel was on tap. I then invited the rest of
the guests up and switched it over to some 80's music. "Don't Stop
Believing" "Vacation" "Tainted Love" etc. you get the picture. All
requests from the Bride and Groom.
I also did the bouquet toss and the cake cutting. Nothing out of the ordinary there.
By and large, it was a very unique event, with a lot of fun things happening. A memorable one indeed!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
March 25, 2012
Aloha everyone!
DJ Gregg here with another installment in the blog.
This episode brings us to the warm tropical settings of the islands.
That was the theme for Pam and Jim's wedding celebration. The Deer
Creek country Club provided the backdrop this time, complete with its
signature waterfall and warm staff. The ceremony was held outside by
the waterfall.
As the guests arrived, I was instructed to play steel drum music, to
get the guests into the mood. It was a very casual occasion. Not a
tuxedo or tie in sight! Only Tommy Bahama shirts and sun dresses here.
I was even instructed to wear casual clothes. (a nice change from the
formal wear). Jim stepped out with the officiant and then the bridal
party made their entrance. The song requested was a steel drum version
of "Can't help falling in love". Then Pam stepped on the patio. She
looked beautiful! I played a steel drum version of "Brown Eyed Girl"
per her request. It was a beautiful ceremony.
Jim's children welcomed their dad's new bride by assisting in a sand
ceremony. If you have never seen this, it is really cool. The family
each have a vial of different colored sand. They then proceed to blend
their vials in another vase all at once. this signifies the blending of
two families to become one. I loved it!
Once the ceremony ended, I played some tropical music as requested to keep the tropical theme going.
Now we entered the main room for the reception. All of the tables were
named after Hawaiian sayings or customs. (Surf's up, Hang loose, etc).
I figured it would be appropriate to play some fun Hawaiian music as
the guests came in. I then invited the bridal party in along with the
bride and groom to "Smile" by Uncle Kracker (per their request).
Now on to the first dance. "Me and You" by Kenny Chesney was on tap.
The next song was for The Bride and Groom to dance with their children.
"My Wish" by Rascall Flats was chosen. I then invited all of the
parents and their children to come up and dance. It was very touching.
The toasts were read by Tracy and John, the Maid of Honor and Best man.
John had a twist on the speech. He pulled out the boxes that the
wedding rings came in and explained that the rings will be on their
fingers forever and there is no need for the boxes anymore. Just at
that time "SMASH" he crushed the boxes under his feet and the crowd
erupted in applause.
I kept the music lively all evening long. Even during dinner again per
the bride's request. Lots of fun music spanning all of the decades.
They fed the cake to each other, (or should I say, wore the cake on each other) It was really MESSY! Lots of laughs here!
I then asked all of the kids under 12 (there were lots of them) to come up and pull on the pinata. WOW!! CANDY!!!
It was super yummy.
All in all, it was a very nice wedding. Everyone had a great time and
all went smoothly. Again, a nice casual change from the ordinary.
Congrats to Pam and Jim!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
March 25, 2012
Good Day Wedding Bloggers!
DJ Gregg here with another installment of the wedding update!
This episode brings us to the nuptials of Jennifer and Shannon. The
Embassy Suites in Deerfield Beach played the backdrop role this time.
Situated on the beach, it is a really nice venue to have a wedding and
a party.
The ceremony was decked out beautifully with rose petals on the floor
and candles lining all of the rows. As the guests arrived, I played
traditional prelude music. However when the Bridal Party entered, I
changed it up a bit per their request. A very elegant version of "The
way you look tonight" by Joey McIntyre brought the Bridal Party in.
Then, as all of the guests stood up, I played "I Cross My Heart" by
George Strait to allow the Bride to walk down to meet her Groom. The
ceremony was not too long, but it was full of emotion and good cheer.
After the vows and the first kiss, the Pastor introduced the new bride
and groom. That was my cue to hit the recessional song "I Feel Good" by
James Brown. Man, the crow erupted in applause and screams. A great way
to signify the start of the PARTY!
Now we go to the cocktail hour. The bride requested that we keep it
tropical. So Reggae, Island and Steel Drum music was on tap. The bridal
party went off to the beach to take pictures and to chill a bit.
As we opened the main room, I kept it upbeat with some funky music. We
then lined up the bridal party for introductions. A lot of fun here!
They were really getting into it. Dancing down and making it fun.
That's really what it's all about. As I introduced the B and G, the
place went crazy! Everybody stood up and cheered. I played "Love Song"
by 311. A great version of the old 80's song. I then invited the bridal
party to dance to "Then" by Brad Paisley. As they were dancing, I
invited all of the guests to the dance floor to get involved early on.
I feel that the sooner the guests can get involved, the better a party
it will be. Everybody got up. Not one seat was being used (well
almost). I then asked everyone to sit down and invited the Pastor's
wife to do the blessing before dinner. She did a great job. Dinner is
served.
After the salad, I invited the maid of honor and best man (the Groom's
Dad) to do the champagne toasts. Dad really had some touching words and
there was not a dry eye in the crowd.
Once dinner was finished, I invited the Bride to dance with her Father.
"Half the man he didn't have to be" by Brad Paisley was chosen. Great
words in this song. I then invited Shannon to dance with his mom. "What
a wonderful world" by Louis Armstrong was the selection. I invited the
rest of the guests to dance with them, and the we got the PARTY
STARTED! I was able to play music from all eras and genres. There was a
really mixed crowd here and it was great to see the dance floor full
the entire night. The garter and bouquet toss was really fun and the
cake cutting was a little messy. Always a great photo op there!
A great time for all and a wonderful evening,
Thanks for reading
DJ Gregg
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
June 16, 2011
Gregg
Thank you for an EXCELLENT JOB os the DJ for our 8th grade party for the Boca Christian students. Your professionalism and pleasant disposition that evening was greatly appreciate, especially your mindful consideration of the song choices you selected, as well as your fun interaction with the students. I am still getting feedback on what agreat choice of DJ you were! You were an integral part of making our party a huge success! I will definitely call you for any occasions i may have in the future.
One again Gregg, thanks for an EXCELLENT JOB!
Posted by Carla J. The Boca Christian School.
February 20, 2011
It was a wonderful party thanks to you!!! We really appreciated how you got the group on their feet! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!!! Terry Kopelman
Posted by Terry Kopelman c/o The Ocean Riviera Condo Assn..
February 14, 2011
 I was very honored to DJ this wedding! It was a special one indeed. Ashley and Joseph have been living in Kentucky for a few months now. Joe, who is a Sgt. in the Army is Stationed at Fort Knox. They met while he was on leave between tours in Iraq and Germany. They are a great couple! Our event was held at the Deer Creek Country Club. It is always great to see Michel and the rest of his staff. they are great to work with! The cocktail hour started out as usual, then they went into the main dining room. I introduced the bridal party into the room with the Blackeyed Peas "I gotta feeling" I was able to find an instrmental of it and it was great to talk over. I then Introduced the Bride and Groom in with a song named "Ashley". Very cool! After the first dance and bridal dance, we sat them down. Then Ashley got up and made a very special dedication and prayer for her Brother who is stationed in Afghanistan. It was a moving moment. After dinner, I did the parent dances and then we rocked all night long! It was a young crowd. Not too many people over 40. I played a lot of new music from 2010 and 2011 I can tell when couples are meant for each other, and Ashley and Joe are for sure!! Good Luck Guys!!!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
February 6, 2011
 What a great night! Jill and Ben had the reception at the Boca Pointe Country Club. A beautiful venue indeed. After cocktail hour, the guests started to trickle in. Everyone was anticipating the arrival of the bride and groom. As I introduced Jill and Ben, they went right into their first dance ("Then" by Brad Paisley). A couple of slow songs for all of the guests, then the toasts and blessing. After dinner, we kicked up the night with the usual suspects (Black Eyed Peas, Usher, etc.) A great time was had by everyone and I handed out a bunch of cards! (That's always good news) Congrats to the Bride and Groom!
Posted by Gregg Pellito.
December 1, 2010
Gregg Pellito went beyond my expectations for a wedding DJ.
I contemplated
getting a wedding band and I am so glad that I did not! We had a great mix of
people of all ages and backgrounds, but the entire party was dancing and singing
all night long!!! And the music selection was exactly as I asked it to be. DJ Gregg also had a great voice and personality to serve as the master of ceremony. It
was a fantastic experience from the first meeting with Gregg to the end of the
wedding day.
I would always recommend Gregg for any of your party needs- you
will not be disappointed!
Thank you Gregg!
December 1, 2010
A Big Thank You!
Just wanted to thank you for doing such an outstanding
job at Brittany's and Jeff's wedding.
I have had family and friends call
me to let me know how great of a time they had at the wedding and how much they
raved about the DJ. They all said they loved all the music you played and how
you kept everyone on the dance floor including myself!!
If and when
anyone I know needs a DJ I will without a doubt recommend you!!!!!! You were the
first one I called and I knew from that first meeting that you were the
one....Thank you again for making my daughter's wedding a day to
remember.
Mom of the Bride,
Ellie
Posted by Ellie M..
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