We have a little more time our hands lately being locked in our home bubble. With this down time, we are going to post some of our wonderful recent weddings from last year that did not get posted. Hoping to show future celebrations very soon.
Out of all the Ventura County Wedding DJ's, Stephanie and James Chose our very own DJ Brian to help create their very fun and unique celebration.
Right out of the gate, Stephanie and James had a clear idea they wanted their day to reflect their love of camping and chill vibe. Another request was, no traditional formalities. For most other entertainment companies, would push them to do the "tried and true" formula, but we get fired up when brides and grooms want to completely make it their own and with the help of the wonderful Katie from Mia Bella Weddings, that's exactly what we did.
The Walnut Grove Wedding Ceremony
Prelude: Folk, singer/songwriter ( B&G handpicked with DJ suggestions) Landon Pigg - Falling IN Love AT A Coffee Shop, America - I Need You, Amos Lee - Flower, Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are, Nilsson, Harry - Everybody's Talklin, Ben Howard - Only Love, Jack Johnson - Better Together, Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life, Plain White T's - 1,2,3,4 (I Love You), James Taylor - Sweet Baby James, The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin', Fred Benedetti & Peter Pupping - Here Comes the Sun, Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Processional:"The Wind" - Cat Stevens (No wedding party, Stephanie and James walk down together)
Recessional:"Head Over Heals" - Tears For Fears
The Cocktail and Dinner Music
Stephanie and James are young "old souls" and have a love for great 60's, 70's with some 80's and 90's music sprinkled in. If fact by their request Brian stayed in these eras and played only a few guest requested current hits. B&G approved of course. :)
Cocktail Music --> Virtual Insanity - Jamoroquai, Strawberry Letter 23 - Brothers Johnson, I Just Want To Celebrate - Rare Earth, American Woman - The Guess Who, Dance With Me - Orleans, Africa - Toto Happier - Marshmello X Bastille, On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons, Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band, The Things We Do For Love - 10Cc, I Can't Go For That - Hall & Oates, Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder, Something About You - Level 42, Come And Get Your Love, Redbone, Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood, Groovin' - The Young Rascals, Hold On, I'm Comin - Sam & Dave, Down On The Corner - Creedance Clearwater Revival, Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone, I'll Be Around - Spinners, Lowdown - Boz Scaggs, The Oogum Boogum - Brenton Wood, Higher Love - Steve Windwood
Dinner Music --> Let's Stay Together - Al Green, Into the Mystic - Van Morrison, Turn Me On - Norah Jones, One Fine Day - Natalie Merchant, In Movies - Ray Lamontagne, Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee, I Found You - Kina Grannis & Imaginary Future, Over the Rainbow - Melody Gardot, You're The Inspiration - Chicago, Tiny Dancer - Elton John, Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae, Wouldn't It Be Nice - Rebecca Pidgeon, The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson, Pre Dance: I'm Into Something Good - The Bird and the Bee, Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations, Hey Ya - Obadiah Parker, Rubberband Man - Spinners
Dance Music Mixed Live (partial list) --> (floor opener)I Want You Back/ABC mix - The Jackson 5, It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers, Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight, Dancing Queen - ABBA, Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees, Finesse - Bruno Mars You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate, Funky Goes To Hollywood - Wild Cherry vs. Frankie Goes To Hollywood, One More Time - Daft Punk, I Gotta Feeling (Phenixx re-work) - DJ Phenixx, I Got More Than A Feeling - Boston vs. Black Eyed Peas, This Is What You Came For - Calvin Harris & Rihanna, Dancing in the Moonlight - King Harvest (Brides favorite song)
Last Songs of the Night --> Good Lovin'- The Rascals, All Night Long - Lionel Richie, The One You Say Goodnight To - Kina Grannis
Dessert: Smore's and Pie Station - Mmmmmm.....
Birthday: Surprised friend & officiant Carrie on the dance floor with song and cake
With no traditional formalities (Grand Entrance, First Dance etc.), we had over 2 hours of danicng. As you will see in the video below, Stephanie and James are dancing all night with their friends and family.
Moorpark Wedding Vendor List
Here is the amazing team of Moorpark wedding vendors we had the pleasure of working with on this Walnut Grove Wedding:
Venue: The Walnut Grove
Coordinator: Katie McJimsey - Mia Bella Weddings
Caterer: Command Performance
DJ/MC/: Cheers Entertainment - DJ Brian
Photographer: Burgandy Blue
Florist: Sarah (sister of the bride)
Photo Booth: Snappy Camper
Officiant: Carrie (friend of Bride & Groom)