Labels: General

I love the Radnor Hotel.

The lush gardens, the stately architecture, the precision of the service, the gracious nature of the staff, the attentiveness to perfection.... It's one of the very best locations around, period.

Before I get started in describing their day, I must point out that the Radnor Hotel is very fortunate to have a team like Steve, Brandon, and Melissa to make sure everything is running smoothly and without a snag. They fly around the room almost invisibly, ensuring every event is perfect. They are great to work with!

Originally, the cocktail hour was to take place out on the Garden Terrace, however a combination of rain and brutally hot and humid weather forced the first hour into the Garden Room. I can safely say that everyone appreciated being indoors where it was cool and comfortable.

When the dance floor opened, we started out playing some Oldies for the older crowd and later moved into some Classic Hip-Hop and Dance music. I must admit, I can't remember the last time I played "California Love" at a wedding (see the video below).

Congratulations, Elizabeth & Louis!

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Agenda

6:00-6:55 PM Cocktails

6:55 PM Grand Entrance
"Do Your Thing" by Basement Jaxx

7:00 PM First Dance
"Feels Like Home" as performed by Chantal Kreviazuk

7:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:10-8:15 PM Dinner

7:35 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts

7:40 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong

8:15 PM Cake Cutting
"Love You Madly" by Cake

8:20 PM-11:00 PM Open Dancing

Labels: Radnor Hotel, Real Weddings

The RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve is one of my favorite locations to entertain an elegant event. From their palatial ballroom housing a giant dance floor and beautiful furnishings to the outstanding and attentive focus and passion for the satisfaction of everyone in the room, RiverCrest Golf Club is, in my opinion, the measurement for all Chester County ballrooms.

Because Heather & Eric met in Wildwood, NJ, guests entered the beach-themed cocktail area, they were greet with a glass of wine and a smile. I think it is the small things a facility does that helps guests feel completely catered to.

After entering the ballroom and sharing in their first dance, dinner began with salads and a side of slideshow.

One of Heather and Eric's friends prepared a great collection of photos from the bride and groom's childhood, including college friends and extended family. Very nice!

The wedding slideshow is something that has recently been gaining a lot of momentum. I've been seeing one out of every five weddings including this sort of visual treat just as dinner begins.

Eric and all his groomsmen showed up to the reception wearing brand-new, immaculate-white Nike Air Force One Wildwood sneakers. This might be a dumb question for me to ask, but I wonder if they realized the shoes they were wearing shared the name of the town where Heather and "Greedy" first met?

From start to finish, it was an enjoyable evening for everyone there. I mean, considering the number of "high fives" I seemed to be continuously receiving throughout the night, I think everyone had a great time!

Congratulations, Heather & Eric!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Click here to see some dance floor action!

Agenda

7:30-8:25 PM Cocktails

8:25 PM Grand Entrance

Parents & Grandparents

Heather's Parents:
"Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band

Eric's Parents:
"Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees

Eric & Heather's Grandparents:
"Stir It Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Bridal Party

Alicia & Brad:
"Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas

Lynn & Billy:
"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z & Beyonce

Kristen & Shawn:
"Celebration" by Kool & The Gang

Micha & Brian:
"It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ Eazy Rock

Danielle & Ian:
"Sexyback" by Justin Timberlake

Sara & Erik:
"Me And My Gang" by Rascal Flatts

Shannon & Jared:
"Bust A Move" by Young MC

Donovan & Emma:
"Barbie Girl" by Aqua

Stephanie & Don: "Bring 'Em Out" by T.I.

Heather & Eric

"I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross into
"Mo Money Mo Problems" by Notorious B.I.G.

8:30 PM First Dance
"I Do" by Paul Brandt

8:35 PM Blessing & Toasts

8:40-9:50 PM Dinner

8:50 PM Bride & Father Dance
"My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw

8:55 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"The Man You've Become" by Molly Pasutti

9:50 PM Cake Cutting
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor

9:55 PM-12:30 AM Open Dancing

Labels: Real Weddings, RiverCrest Golf Club

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