On Monday 14 March 2016 DJ:Plus! Entertainment attended the ABIA National Designer Of Dreams Awards on the Gold Coast, Queensland. So very proud to have been declared the No 2 Wedding DJ and No 3 Wedding MC in Australia for 2016. The ABIA “Designer of Dreams” Title is awarded to wedding suppliers who have consistently proven their ability to generate excellence in product, service, value and staff over a rolling 4 year period. DJ:Plus! Entertainment has qualified for this title since its inception in 2009.
To every couple who has ever contacted me, to all those that have shared their love story with me, to all the couples who have placed their trust in me and granted me the honour to be a part of their wedding day, to all my industry colleagues and friends who inspire me to continually raise the bar and improve, to family and friends who believe in me – no matter what!, all of you have an impact on me, enrich my life and make me a better person. All of you give me something far greater than you can ever imagine and for that I am so extremely grateful. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
The love story of Jenna & Aaron began whilst they were both deployed at sea in the Royal Australian Navy. As circumstances would have it, they had been on the same ship for around five months and had not run into each other. It was not until they were in Tokyo, that they met in a bar and felt very comfortable with each other that the spark was ignited, they had their first kiss and this relationship commenced.
A week later, they went on their first date – bowling, movie (which Jenna fell asleep in) and dinner. Since they were on the same ship, they met for dinner and a coffee regularly and the relationship commenced to blossom. By the time they got back to Sydney 4 months later, they realised that they were in love. It was not until Jenna was posted to Perth around four months later that they both knew that they could not live without each other.
At the end of March 2014, Aaron placed a ring inside a Kinder Surprise, knowing that Jenna always craved chocolate after dinner, organised Thai food for dinner and when Jenna returned from her afternoon Gym ritual, he knew she would ask for chocolate, which she did. This plan almost backfired on Aaron as Jenna could not feel/hear anything in the Kinder Surprise and thought it was empty, but was surprised by an engagement ring. A shocked and speechless Jenna eventually said yes and here we were overlooking beautiful Sydney Harbour at Pier One as Jenna and Aaron became husband and wife.
It was an absolutely perfect day for this lovely couple. A beautiful ceremony, officiated by Angela Blattman before Jenna and Aaron signed the official documents and were pronounced united in marriage. Congratulations all round, a group photograph and Jenna, Aaron and their wedding party were off for photographs by MM Photos, around the city.
Meanwhile, guests were treated to refreshments and canapés. A little while later we welcomed our newlyweds and their wedding party. A delicious entrée, speeches by the two dads, Mark and Brett, the father daughter dance, main meal, a few words from the best man, Adam and Aaron, a couple of fun activities, dessert and it was time for the first dance. This was a beautiful moment which I am certain that Jenna & Aaron will treasure forever. It was then party time!! and as you can see from the photographs and video below, they certainly did party!
All too soon it was time for the Mother Son dance, the farewell circle, a farewell dance and it was time for Jenna and Aaron to start the rest of their happy ever after as husband and wife.
It was an amazing wedding with an awesome couple who truly adore each other. It was a wedding which was filled with many personal touches and whilst the circumstances which led them to me when probably not the most ideal for them, I am so pleased that the universe decided that our paths should cross. It was not only a pleasure, honour and privilege to have been asked to take part in this lifetime event, but a whole heap of fun. Jenna and Aaron, thank you for selecting me as your wedding MC Sydney and also as your wedding DJ Sydney. May love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!
Photography and Video by DJ:Plus! Entertainment except Photo Booth photos (Courtesy of Sydney Photo Booth)
<p=”text-align: left;”>Songs selected by Bride and Groom;
Bridesmaids Processional: “I Knew This Would Be Love” by Imaginary Friend & Gina Grannis
Bride’s Processional: “I Knew This Would Be Love” by Imaginary Friend & Gina Grannis
Register Signing: “XO” by John Mayer, ” Tenerife Sea” by Ed Sheeran
Recessional: “Stuck On You” by Meiko
Wedding Party Entry: “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates
Bride & Groom Entry: “You Make My Dreams Come True” by Hall & Oates
First Dance: “I Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by Sleeping At Last
Father Daughter Dance: “When You Need Me” by Bruce Springsteen
Farewell Circle: “Mess Is Mine” by Vance Joy, “All Of Me” by Angus & Julia Stone, “Georgia” by Vance Joy
Farewell Dance: “Shake It Up” by Taylor Swift
Final Farewell Song: “Fire & The Flood” by Vance Joy
Samantha and Michael first met at work in May of 2013, but it was not until after a few weeks of flirting that they went on their first date and officially became a couple. Two weeks following that date, they were very much smitten with each other and falling deeper in love as each day passed. After another eight weeks or so, they knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. On 18 June 2014, just over a year after they had first met, whilst in Venice, Michael organised a dinner which was followed by a gondola ride and near the Rialto Bridge, Michael proposed to his Sammi.
Fast forward to 13 February 2016, a glorious, picture perfect Southern Highlands day, filled with the warmth and love of their family and friends, Samantha and Michael were married. They chose to have their ceremony and reception at the Gibraltar Hotel Bowral , a modern stylish hotel which overlooks an 18 hole golf course. It was a beautiful, simple ceremony, wonderfully officiated by Susan Winters, and totally reflected the lovely relaxed nature of this gorgeous couple.
Following the ceremony, guests had an opportunity to congratulate the newlyweds before a group photograph and then Samantha, Michael and the wedding party went for photographs around the picturesque property with Dianna Watson. Meanwhile guests were treated to refreshments and canapé’s.
A little while later, we welcomed the wedding party into the reception room with great applause, of course the loudest and biggest welcome was for Samantha and Michael!! A short welcome and thank you from Michael and then guests were served a delicious entrée. This was followed by speeches from Michael’s dad, Chris and Samantha’s dad, Gavin. An emotional Father Daughter dance, the cake cutting and then into the main meal. Speeches from Matron of Honour, Peta-Lyn and Best Man, Sean, the newlywed game – which was a lot of fun!, dessert and finally speeches from both Samantha and Michael.
It was now time for this beautiful couple to have their first dance – this was a very special moment that encompassed all the love they have for each other and that of their family and friends with Samantha once again shedding a few tears of love and happiness. For a hopeless romantic like me, it is these little moments that make a wedding really special where the connection between a couple, which for them is like no one else is in the room, transcends to draw everybody else into the moment with them – truly made my heart very happy!
The wedding party and guests joined Sam and Michael on the dance floor. Before we knew it it was time for the bouquet and garter toss, the farewell circle and Samantha and Michael departed to start their new life as a married couple.
The whole process leading up to Samantha and Michael’s wedding was such a delightful experience. The wedding was fun, intimate, personal and so relaxed. They are an awesome couple who are so deeply in love. They created a wedding that was a joyous fun celebration.. and I LOVED every second of it. Thank you so much for the trust you placed in me and the huge privilege you gave me allowing me to be your Southern Highlands Wedding MC & DJ, I hope that you both had the best day! I know you will love each other forever and always, to infinity and beyond! May love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!
Photography and Video by DJ:Plus! Entertainment
Songs selected by Bride and Groom;
Bridesmaids Processional: “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
Bride’s Processional: “How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding
Sand Ceremony: “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli & Celine Dion
Register Signing: “Everything” by Michael Buble, ” Stand By You” by Rachel Patten
Recessional: “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Wedding Party Entry: “Real Love” by Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne
Bride & Groom Entry: “Real Love” by Clean Bandit Feat Jess Glyne
Cake Cutting: “How Sweet It Is” by James Taylor
First Dance: “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
Father Daughter Dance: “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
Bouquet Toss: “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain
Garter Toss: “Mission Impossible Theme” by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen
Farewell Cirle: “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz, “I Won’t Let You Go” by James Morrison, “I Knew I Loved You” by Savage Garden
