Jon & Kim’s wedding reception at Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth was my last wedding of August; I was recommended to them by Larissa McLaughlin at Blush Beauty Bar in New Bedford (Larissa’s mom used to work at Hawthorne, so she’s had a chance to see me work many times).
Jon & Kim met in high school and have been together for a number of years, so their family and friends were definitely ready to celebrate – this was absolutely a party crowd. I knew that the bride and groom were fans of country music and classic rock, and it was evident from some of the requests that I’d be playing a wide variety of music. Case in point: I received requests for songs by Phil Vassar, Peter Frampton, and the Gap Band in the same hour.
Jon’s grandfather served as the best man – he’s in his 90s and did a great job with toasting the bride and groom. Because Jon’s a firefighter, “Fire” by the Ohio Players was a big hit with the dancing crowd (at Jon’s request, I played it twice). Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures from this event, but a great time was had by all. Congratulations, Jon & Kim!
Introduction Music: “Crazy Train” – Ozzy Osbourne
Jon & Kim’s Introduction Music: “I Feel Good (I Got You)” – James Brown
Jon & Kim’s First Dance: “You’re Still The One” – Shania Twain
Song played during the Cake Cutting: “When I’m 64″ – The Beatles
Bride/Father Dance: “I Loved Her First” – Heartland
Groom/Mother Dance: “A Mother’s Day” – Jim Brickman
Last Dance: “Amazed” – Lonestar
