Transform a room with lighting by Grapevine DJs & Entertainment

I recently got a tour of the new (and impressive!) Embassy Suites by Hilton - Airport.
While there, I set up some of my lighting to give a demonstration of  how my lighting can transform a room and add a great deal of visual appeal.

Let's start with a blank slate.

ration of what lighting can do to a room.

Canal 337 Wedding ceremony and reception - Grapevine DJs.

Canal 337 was the perfect venue choice for Emily and TJs wedding celebration.
The wedding ceremony was held on the second floor of the Historic Buggs Temple and then guests were invited out on to the terrace over looking the downtown canal (and amazing skyline views of downtown Indy) for appetizers and drinks while the staff transformed the room into a beautiful open dance space. After the cocktail hour, guests then were invited to be seated for a delicious dinner  (prepared by Thomas catering) just steps away on the first level. After dinner, toasts and dessert were finished everyone headed back up stairs for Emily and TJs first dance and dances with their parents - From there it was 3 hours of non-stop dancing until midnight with "Shout" being the last dance. Congratulations to the newlyweds who are honeymooning in Italy and Germany!



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Allison and Randy's Wedding reception - June 12th 2015 - Regions Tower Rooftop Terrace

Wow! What an incredible night! I had been looking forward to Allison and Randy's wedding ever since they booked me in December, for a couple of reasons. First, they were so darn nice and fun to talk to, secondly because their reception was going to be held at a venue I was anxious to work at - Regions Tower Rooftop Terrace! This is such a cool venue with two equally amazing spaces. Inside, the venue is rich and beautiful from corner to corner with a great view of the city - then step outside to the huge rooftop terrace that is breath-taking! From the hanging bistro lights to the fire-pits and lounge seating, this space begs for a party! If you are considering a downtown wedding you have to check this place out! The evening had high winds and strong storms in the forecast; I really did not think that dancing was going to be possible outside. The backup plan was to have the dancing on the large marble floor inside which would have been great too, but the dark clouds blew away and after dinner we all headed outside for a fantastic celebration! Although it was very warm, there is a nice breeze on the terrace and I didn't even break a sweat. I look forward to a return visit for another reception next month! I want to thank Oasis Events owner and Regions tower event manager, Patti Stowers, who is a wonder woman and was able to be in 12 places at once. Not sure how she does it.

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Bronwyn and Justin - Purdue Memorial Union Hall November 30th 2013

Congratulations Bronwyn and Justin!!! It was a beautiful fall day in Lafayette and everything was just exactly perfect! Bronwyn had a perma-smile on all night! Justin brought his A-game and wore his love for Bronwyn on his sleeve. I couldn’t be happier for these two and I’m so glad I got to be a part of their celebration. At the end of the reception Justin was still keeping the honeymoon a surprise to Bronwyn, but where-ever they wound up, I know they are the happiest couple there! 

 

Thank you guys again :)

Wedding party Introduction music Thunderstruck AC/DC + Life in the fast lane - Eagles
Cake cutting - When I'm 64 Beatles
Father Daughter dance – I Loved Her First-Heartland
Mother Son dance – Alone – Sara Evans and Jim Brickman 
Step Father and bride dance – He Didn’t Have To Be-Brad Paisley
Bouquet toss - Single ladies - Beyonce
Garter toss - Wild thing - Troggs 

Kelsey and Jarreth - SkyLine Club October 12th 2013

If you are looking to have a great party, let me recommend having it at the incredible Sky Line Club and invite some Australians!
Kelsey met and fell in love with Jarreth while going to school in Australia and many of his friends and family members from the land down under (yes it was played) made the trip to attend and enjoyed themselves fully at this great celebration.
I'm sure there were some sore feet Sunday morning because there was non-stop dancing for close to 4 hours! Guests enjoyed the cocktail hour in the Skyline Club's Bistro and then collected their mini pumpkin place card holders that helped them find their seats for dinner.

After dinner, Kelsey and Jarreth cut the cake to the song "I can't help myself (Sugar pie honey bunch)" - Jess Mauboy.

 Cake by Classic Cakes

The couple shared their first dance to "Everything" By Michael Buble.

The Father Daughter dance song was "Colour my world" Chicago.

The Mother Son dance song was "How sweet it is" James Taylor.

I found out Aussies do a line dance to Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner although Kelsey may be dancing to the Cupid Shuffle here.

It was a pleasure working with Sky Line Club's event coordinator Kelsey Snyder and for the 3rd time in 2 months, photographer Anne Buskirk. < Check her out!

Congratulations Kelsey and Jarreth and thanks for letting me serve as your DJ for your fun & fantastic wedding reception!

Vanessa and Jeff - Indianapolis Downtown Library October 5th

The internet is responsible for many things, but maybe it's most important contribution is bringing people together who would otherwise never meet. It brought my wife and I together (for example) and it brought Vanessa, who is of Chinese decent, and Jeff who who is Jewish together. Both cultures intertwined and were celebrated last night in a wedding that that was romantic, dramatic and yet like the couple, relaxed and down to earth. The wedding took place at the incredibly beautiful Indianapolis Marion County downtown library.
The wedding ceremony and cocktail hour were both held in the Simon reading room with Cecilia Strings providing the music. Guests then made their way to the library's Atrium for dinner.

The flowers and the amazing centerpieces that went beyond the bride's expectations by Bokay Florists.

The couple were cheered by the guests as they were introduced to "All you need is love" by the Beatles.
Jeff then welcomed the guests and his Daughter gave the blessing in Hebrew over the Challah bread.

A delicious Chinese preparation of chicken and vegetables was served by Thomas catering while I played a variety of music from musicals and movies. It was a stormy night so "Singing in the rain" by Gene Kelly and "Raindrops keep falling on my head" by B.J. Thomas fit right in. After dinner the couple cut the beautifully detailed cake provided by Sweet Seductions to the traditional song (if you are in China) by Zhou Xuan "Blooming Flowers and the full moon".

 
Vanessa and Jeff shared their first dance to Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable".

 
Hava Negilla  (Let us rejoice) got everyone on the dance floor to dance the Hora and the party continued into the night wrapping up with the guests forming a circle of love with Vanessa and Jeff dancing in the center to "Here there everywhere" by the Beatles followed by a sparkler sendoff.

It was a treat to once again work with Photographer Ian Borgerhoff and Videographer's Brandon and Cybil New with Cybil Brandon Cinematography.

A very special thanks to wedding planner's Deborah Bowman and Cassie Smith with A Touch of Elegance.
This was their last wedding and it has been a great privilege working with them the last few years.
Deborah and Cassie - Everyone in the Indianapolis wedding industry admired your work, dedication, kindness and devotion to your clients - We will miss you, but hope for a bright future to you and your families.

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