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Ron and Nicolette September 11th, 2010
The Team:
Venue / Catering: The Historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
Photographer: Rich Vossler
Entertainment: Robert Krueger
Enjoy!
The Historic Stanley Hotel
The Placecards
The Tables
The Cake
The Mantle
They're officially Married!
Before the guests could see Nicolette, the girls had to bustle the dress. It was a bit of a project.
STILL bustling the dress!
Nicolette taking a little break after getting her dress bustled
The Angels!
Dad welcoming the guests
Ron and his mother dancing
Nicolette and her Dad
Ron and Nicolette's First Dance
Ron and Nicolette Dancing
Ron and Nicolette Dancing, Whoo!
Need we say more?
Having fun!
The Cupid Shuffle
Mom and Dad dancing
Having an intense discussion about both kinds of music, Country and Western.
Thank you Ron & Nicolette!
Just a DJ?
After MCing and DJing a wedding this weekend something rather profound occurred to me. Most of my clients don’t consider me, “Just a DJ”. In fact, most of my clients understand the importance of having a Master of Ceremonies at their event to help their guests enjoy the evening, but at Ron and Nicolette’s wedding there was something else that was really important to them, or someONE else rather…
Meet “Grandpa”: (I’m obviously not a photographer…)
This is "Grandpa"
Grandpa is 83 years.
He spent most of the day in a wheelchair and using oxygen, keep in mind the Stanley Hotel is in the mountains of Colorado!
How important is “Grandpa” to the family? VERY important!
Let me explain. I don’t know where Grandpa is from. I don’t know what Grandpa accomplished in his life. I don’t know who Grandpa married, what job he had, or what social status he is. All I know is Grandpa is sitting in front of me across the dance floor and several family members have asked me to play something for him.
To me, the answer was simple. Glenn Miller’s, “In The Mood”.
Grandpa took his oxygen hose off, got out of his wheel chair and danced his heart out for only one verse!
Grandpa Tearing Up the dance floor!
Grandpa Dancing!
You should have seen Grandpa tearing up the dance floor and the smile on his face. For that one short period in time, that one short verse of music, Grandpa was a kid again. He was smiling and having fun like he used to.
Out of breath, he returned to his seat and immediately put his oxygen back on.
Why am I telling you all this?
Life.
I have heard the argument that Mobile DJs aren’t as important as plumbers or electricians. I have heard other DJs say that we can’t change, influence, or save peoples lives like a Doctor or a Firefighter.
I strongly disagree!
What if one of the guests was considering divorce?
What if one of the guests was considering suicide and was “dragged” to the reception?
What if family members have been fighting?
Our performance CAN change someone’s life. We have the power to influence people’s emotions and therefore their behavior, with our vocal performance and music choices.
Think about Grandpa. How long has it been since Grandpa had an opportunity to dance? When was the last time he “got out of the house”? How much time does Grandpa have left before he won’t be able to attend family celebrations?
For that one verse, Grandpa was having the time of his life!
Still don’t believe me…
I have proof.
After playing “In The Mood”, one of the bride’s maids looked me straight in the eye, kissed me on the cheek and then said thank you.
Do I need to say more?
Zack and Natalia August 28th, 2010
Their story: Zack and Natalia had the ultimate “New York Minute”. They met each other in passing and fell into each other eyes, the rest is history.
The Team:
Venue / Caterer: The Historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
Photographer: Rich Vossler
Guitarist: Alan Skowron
Wedding Planner: Michelle Beyerly with Live, Laugh and Love
Entertainment: Robert Krueger
Natalia’s family is from Latin America and Zack’s friends are from all over the world. Several state and 5 countries were represented at their reception. Needless to say, music selection was difficult at best. I was extremely humbled with the outburst of applause when I welcomed the guests in both English and Spanish. What a wonderful group of people.
Zack and Natalia had a little bit of fun with their wedding party:
Enjoy!
The Concert Hall at Stanley Hotel
The Tables
The Couple's Table
CAKE!!!!
Robert and Michelle having way too much fun!
Alan playing for guests during Cocktails
Cocktail Hour. We just beat the weather.
A Few Photos After the Ceremony
Oh no! It's ok, they got it fixed.
Rich and Tonia hard at work
Need I say more?
Just before Dinner. This group was ready to party!
The Best Man, Abe, during his toast
The Maid of Honor, Nicolle, during her toast
Natalia could help but cry during Nicolle's toast
Natalia and Jose sharing a dance
Zack and his Mother
The Last Dance of the Evening
Zack and Natalia's Last Dance
The new "Family" enjoying one last dance together
The Sparkler Grand Exit
The Sparkler Grand Exit
Thanks for reading!
Drew and Rene July 31st, 2010
Their story: Drew and Rene met as undergrads at the University of Portland. Drew had the ring for 3 months hidden in their apartment.
The Team:
Venue / Caterer: Fort Collins Country Club
Photographer: Contemporary Photography
Guitarist: Alan Skowron
Bakery: Schmidt’s Bakery
Entertainment: Robert Krueger
Nicole from Contemporary Photography hard at work
Shaun Hudson from Hudson Photography as Second Shooter
Family
Their wedding cake
Alan playing guitar for dinner
Nick, the Best Man, toasting Drew and Rene
Katie, the Maid of Honor, toasting Drew and Rene
Mother and Son
Father and Daughter
Their First Dance as Husband and Wife
Having fun during their First Dance
Love!
Whoo!
Having Fun
Polka!
One last dance before the end of the evening
Yeah!!!
Sparkler Grand Exit
Robert Krueger Entertainment 
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