On August 24, 2013 we had the pleasure of providing Wedding Reception DJ services for Ashley and Stuart Chesiere. Ashley is from Homer, NY, but she and Stuart current live in Oregon.
Their wedding reception was held at the Mandana Barn, in Mandana, NY (just outside of Skaneateles).
Ashley described herself as being "hipster" with musical tastes that were less than ideal for the average wedding guest. Because most of her guests were family, and on the older side, Ashley decided to avoid most modern music in favor of classic R&B and oldies. We worked together to create a playlist that was exactly as requested, full of great soulful oldies. The result was a dance-floor that was packed ALL night long.
Guests danced to everything from Marvin Gaye, to the Jackson 5, to the Supremes and much more. It was a true anthology of classic, fun soul music from the 60's. As a fairly well-known "vinyl archaeologist" whose been featured in several publications and programs about the culture of record collecting, I know vintage soul music like the back of my hand. Obviously we had to stick to songs guests would recognize, and already know and love... But it was a blast to get to play so much classic soul at a wedding.
Toward the end of the night, as some of the older guests left, Ashley wanted some new music after all... She and her friends had a ball dancing to Miley Cyrus, Soulja Boy, Carly Rae Jepsen and more...
The wedding was truly a success, and guest after guest were kind enough to compliment us and thank us for the most fun they'd had in a long time. Of note, Ashley's parents a generous and thoughtful couple, spent 15-20 minutes after the wedding expressing their sincere thanks and telling us they'd be recommending us to anyone looking for a DJ, as the reception was such a success. That doesn't happen every time, and when it does, it's greatly appreciated. :)
I also had the opportunity to work with one of my favorite photographers in the area, Robert Kaussner!
Thanks Ashley and Stuart, for choosing Select Receptions!
Best,
Kirk Rothrum
Select Receptions by CNY Select DJs
Syracuse Wedding DJ
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