Only one word is needed to describe the wedding reception of Gene and Kelly, and that word is ENERGY. Boy, I have not seen much like this wedding. From the moment it began to the final conclusion with a dance floor full of people, this reception was non-stop, pure joy. Gene and Kelly are a great couple who exhibit everything that is right about a relationship. They are madly in love with each other, and they deeply care for their friends and family. This reception featured some very unique events, such as a double-dutch with no jump ropes and a garter removal with an “Afro-Circus” surprise.

Rowdy and Allison were a lot of fun. They had known each other for years, but it took Allison to step up and make the first move. He was a varsity football player and she was a cheerleader at the same high school, yet it would be after college before these these two dated. But, since their first date, they were inseparable. A touching Love Story, an amazing wedding reception, a great couple.

I met Mark and Christine at their friends’ wedding one year earlier. During their friends’ wedding (see Phillip & Lauren), these two were dancing up a storm and having a great time. So much so that they ended up being in the video testimonial. They quickly became my friends and when Christine told me she was finally engaged to Mark, I couldn’t wait to get started on their wedding. I was just as excited as they were. And when the day came, Mark and Christine and their guests were incredible. It was a beautiful location, the guests were vocal and active, the wedding party was huge, and they had some true dancers in the crowd including them. When I shared their Love Story, I made sure to pull the audio from the actual video of their engagement and used it so that everyone could hear exactly how Mark proposed to Christine. This couple, like many others, holds a special place in my heart and I thank them for allowing me to be a part of their wedding day.

With one of the most interesting venues for a wedding reception, Alvin, Kelli, and their guests partied hard on a paddle boat anchored along the Rappahannock River. The reception was an intimate, yet lively celebration where all of the guests danced and participated throughout the evening. The dancing was so crazy that the dock bounced and shook numerous times. They knew each other for years, all the way back to when she was 13, and their relationship grew stronger even through Alvin’s several tours of duty. The way Alvin and Kelli spoke about each other when we met was inspiring, and it was a beautiful thing to see them as husband and wife.

One of my all-time favorite couples, Josh and Sarah were so much fun. Every planning meeting turned into a laugh-fest. This couple was made each other. During the Love Story, Josh surprised Sarah and everyone by singing the song he wrote and played during the actual proposal. It just set the stage for an intimate night of pure happiness and joy. As the reception was ending, they came to me and said, “Hey Eric, can we make one of video testimonials for you!” How could I deny their request? Here’s the result.

Jeff and Tina insisted that I be their DJ and MC. So much so that they brought me down to New Bern, NC for their wedding. It was a weekend of fun where we not only had a great time at the wedding reception, but we hung out during the off-times. They are wonderful people who care deeply about making sure everyone felt a part of the celebration. Tina said she would never get involved with a military man, but when she saw Jeff across the way in a crowded room, she was hooked. He spent the rest of their first meeting courting her as if he was Don Johnson from Miami Vice.