Spencer Weddings | Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville DJ Entertainment

Last week, the folks over at Ultimate Guitar discussed the infamous story of Van Halen and the brown M&M’s. For those looking for an explanation, watch this video:

Apply This to Your Wedding Contract

No, the San Francisco Bay Area wedding professionals are not about to get this funky with their agreement. However it’s true, a wedding agreement between brides and grooms and their vendors can be tedious. Even my agreement for Master of Ceremonies and Wedding Entertainment is two pages long and filled with tiny print, most of which the Spencer Weddings and Entertainment lawyers tell me I have to include.

Yesterday, my friend Ron Ruth (of Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment) has put together a list of 10 Tips to Precent Wedding Contract M&M’s (Misunderstandings & Mistakes). Read more »

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In my experience, I have seen many different songs depicting the love for the bride and groom’s first dance at a wedding. Here is just a small selection of the rather unique songs my clients selected over the last few years. You can use these as inspiration for your first dance, or certainly plug them into your cocktails, dinner, or dancing throughout the night!

Real Wedding First Dance Songs

• Ray Lamontagne – “You Are The Best Thing”
• Chris Cornell – “Finally Forever”
• The Braxtons – “I’d Still Say Yes”
• Reverend Horton Heat – “We Belong Forever”
• Otis Redding – “These Arms Of Mine”
• Bruno Mars – “Just The Way You Are”
• Michael Buble – “Hold On”
• Keith Urban – “Only You Can Love Me This Way”
• Depeche Mode – “Somebody”
• Boys Like Girls – “Two Is Better Than One”
• Hedlund & Meester – “Give In To Me” Country Strong soundtrack

Listen and Watch First Dance Songs on YouTube

Is the silly copyright preventing a video from playing? Watch these First Dance Suggestions directly on YouTube instead.

Special thanks to Kaemmerling Photography for this blog image.

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Be Our Guest and Discover Great Wedding Pros

This coming Sunday, February 12th, you are invited to a unique and intimate bridal open house. Bay Area Wedding Showcase will be having its first gathering of some of the best wedding professionals in the Bay Area, and you are invited to join us for free!

Where does it take place?
San Jose Country Club
Sunday, February 12, 2012
12:00 Noon -3:00 PM

There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, exclusive vendor show specials, and even hourly raffle drawings. There are no admission fees (unlike those big bridal shows), but advance reservations are required. To RSVP, simply call or email Marcia at A Joyous Occasion: (408) 267-0773 or MarciaAjo@aol.com, or you can use this nifty form below:

Let’s Get To Know You – RSVP Today!

This open house has closed, but there is a newer event on March 11th. Register now!

Arrange a Meeting With Me and Get Some Free Starbucks!

I’ll be there supporting both Spencer Weddings and Entertainment and my workshop, Groomtastic: Your Guide To Being A Wedding Hero.  Any couple that arranges for a meeting after the show will receive a $20 Starbucks Gift Card as a special thank you!

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It seems like it should be easy, right? Just pick a song and dance with dad. However, when you consider this falls in the category of Special Dances, you realize it should be just that – special.

Depending on dad’s taste, and if it lines up with your own, may determine the outcome of this song selection. Many artists are remaking classic songs, so it’s easy to find old standards with a modern flair.

However, there’s another twist that will make the impact of your Father Daughter Dance one that no other wedding reception has — and that’s to record a special message. Read more »

Alice and Brian – October 22, 2011

More couples are finding the weather in the San Francisco Bay Area to be more pleasant in October now that we don’t turn the clocks back for another few weeks. This year was no exception, and Brian and Alice couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to have a San Jose wedding reception at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club.

Brian & Alice have some wedding photography fun!

When I first met the groom, Brian, I’ll admit that I wasn’t sure how far I could push the humor element that day. But as we started planning, he began to open up and let me work some magic that ultimately led to a memorable evening entertaining their guests. Serving as Master of Ceremonies, I presented a very delicate but cute and silly Love Story — mostly thanks to the proposal details submitted by Brian.

Earlier in the evening, I had set the tone with an upbeat and customized introduction of their wedding party. It was especially moving for me, because it was perhaps the first time I’d been able to talk about a “near-death” experience… and NOT be joking about it. However, to see the smiles and the tears on everyone’s faces made it worth every minute.  (Check out the photos below!)

When we finally got to dancing, I was competing a little with the ever popular photobooth from my friends at Photoworks Interactive. But with a little help from photographer Patrick Ang, we pulled every guest onto the dance floor for a group photo and partied hard for the next few hours. Being a wedding DJ has advantages to other types of events, mostly because everyone is already there to have a good time!  Brian and Alice, and their friends and families, were no exception.

Brian & Alice during after their Grand Introduction

Candid response from the Customized Fun Wedding Party Introductions

The best wedding DJs know when to play the right song

Wedding DJ and MC Jason Spencer made sure the dance floor was rockin'

The details

• Wedding Party Introductions: “Get Ready For This” by 2 Unlimited (old San Jose Sharks theme)
• Bride and Groom Introduction: “Beautiful Day” by U2
• Bride and Groom First Dance: “Lucky” by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
• Father-Daughter Dance: “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
• Longevity Dance: “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain
• Cake Cutting: “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies
• Bouquet Toss: “Independent Woman” by Destiny’s Child
• Garter Toss: “Take A Look Around” by Limp Bizkit
• Last Dance: “We Go Together” from Grease Soundtrack