Showing posts with label dallas wedding lighting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dallas wedding lighting. Show all posts

Monday, June 13, 2011

Happy 2 Year Anniversary to Ryan & Laura!

Dear Colby,
I wanted to say thanks again for all your work at the reception. You did an awesome job with the music and the flow of the whole event. I honestly wasn't really expecting to have much fun at the reception because I've heard so many married couples say that all they did was play host at their receptions. Luckily Laura and I followed peoples' advice and tried to finish all the meet-and-greet stuff during the dinner hour so we could enjoy ourselves afterwards. During the honeymoon, Laura and I kept talking about how we both had an absolute blast at the reception, and how you kept the pace of the music and dancing absolutely perfect for those last ~2 hours, walking that delicate line of not being upbeat enough to keep everyone going, but not going overboard too quickly and then everyone loses interest. I saw way more people out on the dance floor than I figured there would be, and they were out there for a lot longer than I figured. A lot of my friends that I would've never pictured getting out on the dance floor were actually having a great time. We honestly received so many compliments that night and the next day about how great the music was and how much fun people had. Several people said that was the best wedding reception they'd ever been to, and a few of Laura's little sister's friends said that it was better than any of their homecomings or proms (although the open bar might've contributed to that). And the bride/groom FAQ was an awesome touch; that seemed to really draw everyone into the event, exactly like you said. It was just long enough to be fun and entertaining, but not too drawn out; again, perfect balance.

If you EVER need any type of reference or testimonial, whether written or in the form of a phone call, etc, please don't hesitate to let us know. I'd be happy to recommend your business to anyone. It's not until you've been to a wedding with a weak DJ/MC that you can truly appreciate how much difference a good one can make (and believe me, I saw probably the worst DJ in history at a wedding about 2 months ago). Thanks again for everything, let us know if you need anything in the future as far as testimonials or referrals.

Hope everything is going well, keep in touch.

Thanks, Laura & Ryan Ward

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Thanksgiving on Main Street

We seated 40 of the who's who in the special event industry around a single table and had a thanksgiving feast. Thanks to Gil's Elegant Catering for all that they do!





Saturday, April 10, 2010

Set the tone early!


I'm always talking with my clients about the importance of setting the tone early in the evening. If you want a good party...a killer dance floor...and engaged crowd...you gotta come out of the gates in a full sprint.

This particular group took that concept to heart...and took it one step further...














This was the first bridesmaid and groomsmen that I introduced into the ballroom. Yes, his pants are off...and yes, she's holding them. Too funny!

One after the other, they entered the room and brought the crowd to a roaring cheer.

Bobby and Conner finally entered and the guests were on their feet!

Success!!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Gobos, gobos, gobos

2 years ago none of my clients were asking for that "light pattern thingy that you shine on the dance floor"...and now all of my clients are asking for it by name; a gobo. Most of them ask for a monogram style...but a few unique clients recognize that it's an opportunity to express their style in a very classy and bold way. Laura Sanchez Arizmendi was one of those clients. Being a graphic designer herself, she emailed me the design and said..."this is what I want Colby!"

The gobo doesn't have to be a monogram or bound by any rules of what has been done in the past. Dare to make it your own!




~ Colby
http://www.astoundingsounds.com/
Go big or go home!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Bobby & Conner Klug, 3/20/2010

A big congrats to Conner and Bobby! Their reception was so much fun. The dance floor was packed all night...and the room looked amazing. This was the scene that the guests saw when
they first entered the room.











Go big or go home!
~ Colby

http://www.astoundingsounds.com/
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