Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 was a picture perfect evening for Ryan & Jen at Brewster AcademyPhotographer, Robert Ortiz was very kind & recommended us to this great couple.    When we asked Jen & Ryan to describe their desired DJ style, they told us they loved a wide range of music, didn’t want too many formalities, no chicken dance, they didn’t want the music to be too loud, but not too soft, they wanted their DJ to keep the party alive and fun, play their requests, take requests from their guests and not do a lot of talking.  It was clear we were a great match.

 Lake Winnipesaukee is very significant to Ryan’s family – they have vacationed on an island at the lake since he was a boy.  His family still spends an enormous amount of time at their lake house.  Jen is originally from Texas and Ryan from Rhode Island.

It was so evident that an enormous amount of time went into planning this phenomenal day.  Every detail was perfect, the colors, the decore’, the food, the cakes – everything!   It all came together, a 6 PM ceremony by the water, cocktails in the Boat House and Reception outside under the tent, so everyone could enjoy the views of the lake.   We set up two sound systems, to accomodate their entertiainment needs. 

The two wedding cakes had significant  meaning – Ryan’s was all about the Red Sox and Jen’s was all about the Wizard of Oz.  They were not only a beautiful display, they tasted fantastic. 

Wizard of Oz cake

Close to 150 family and friends enjoyed an evening of great food, fantastic music, fun & dancing.    Ryan & Jen, you are great together:  “To have, to hold, to love, to cherish”… Thank you for choosing Music Fantasy Weddings as your wedding entertainment!

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Should we really have an iPod wedding?

by Nancy Fauci on December 31, 2011

Sept. 3rd was Brad & Victoria’s big day at Alpine Grove.  They hired us last minute, and we were thrilled we were available to be their entertainment specialists. Brad & Vicki’s original plans were to have an iPod wedding, but as time grew near, they began to panic and wonder if that was a wise decision. Questions began to fill their minds: who would handle their introductions, coordinate the timing of the toasts, first dance, parent dances, etc.? Who would tastefully interact with their guests, feel out the crowd, make sure the reception was FUN and play the perfect mix of music? They wanted it to be memorable.

Brad loves Star Trek (as do many of his friends) and both of them enjoy listening to a vast mix of bands like Guster, Keane, Snow Patrol, Maroon 5, Death Cab for Cutie, Smashing Pumpkins, The Flaming Lips along with The Beatles, Etta James, Tom Waits, 311, Rascal Flatts – just to name a few.

We’ve heard many horror stories when it comes to iPod weddings, we were so honored that Brad & Vicki trusted us with their event!

Brad & Victoria Stamp

It was great working with you. We hope you are living life by your favorite quote: “Together we can rule the galaxy as husband and wife”.

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You’re engaged, what’s next?

December 17, 2011

So you’re engaged… here’s the first few steps of planning your wedding You’re so excited, your partner just popped the question… it’s perfectly normal to wonder what you do next.  You’ll find lots of wedding planning checklists, but they don’t really help you figure out where to begin.  Don’t let the stress and anxiety of [...]

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Swedish traditions & a meaningful tree planting ceremony, all on a family farm

September 11, 2011

Jenny & Glenn were married on her parents’ farm in Eliot on Saturday, August 6th.  We’ve known the Goransson family for quite a few years and were honored to be part of this amazing day.    Nancy was hired as the week of and day of wedding coordinator, for this huge event and put her amazing [...]

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A Wedding First – “I Don’t Want Her, She’s Too Fat For Me” Polka

August 20, 2011

Shonda ‘s most important request was to surprise her father after their traditional Father/Daughter dance (My Little Girl, by Tim McGraw)  – and break into a Polka.   Let’s just say – you should have seen his face when he heard the words “I Don’t Want her, she’s too fat for me”!  Purple & Silver were [...]

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Atlantic City DJ Convention (DJ Times) – another great year!

August 20, 2011

A record number of DJs attended the DJ Times expo this year.  The Promo Only party Tuesday night was a huge hit.  The line up was amazing at the House of Blues in the Showboat Hotel:  50 Cent, Jeremih, Jason Derulo, Wynter Gordon, Pete Wentz & Black Cards, Crystal Waters, Rockell with Joe Zangie, Kreayshawn, [...]

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Georgeous Christian wedding along the coastline of York, Maine

June 10, 2011

The beautiful coastline of York, Maine was the perfect backdrop for Ben & Courtney’s wedding on May 28th.  Friends and family came from near & far, including Ben’s family from Tennessee.  Courtney’s Aunt from New York made their fantastic cake and their decore’ incorporated beautiful ocean colors, seashells, sand and blue candles  – which were [...]

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Beautiful, Maine wedding includes personalized birdhouses

May 25, 2011

What a gorgeous day May 21 turned out to be for Patrice & Aaron at Clay Hill Farm.  I think everyone that was a part of their wedding day, said a lot of prayers for good weather – after over a week straight of rain.  It was like a miracle, the sun finally came shining [...]

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How to find a wedding reception site

April 25, 2011

I read a great article the other day on researching reception sites.  It seems many facilities break down their costs differently.   Sometimes what seems to be less expensive, may wind up more costly once all of the figures are totaled.   The experts say you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for an itemized list of fees. [...]

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Harris Pelham Inn perfect wedding venue – So happy for Amanda & Keith Hebert

April 4, 2011

  It’s always such a thrill when we get to DJ an event for relatives of past clients – families we’ve become a part of. We remember fondly back to the fall of 2008, when Nate & Katie (Hebert) Batchelor chose us as their wedding entertainment and Justice of the Peace for their wedding in Jackson, [...]

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