Archive for January, 2009

Jan
26

The Anniversary Dance

Posted by: Mike Fernino | Comments (0)
DJ Tony Wise
DJ Tony Wise

Far less couples are having the Garter / Bouquet tradition at their wedding receptions. Unfortunately, the elimination of this event leaves a hole in the reception that is not always filled by dancing alone.

A new tradition has emerged, and it is known as ” The Anniversary Dance. “
Where the Garter / Bouquet involves single guests, the Anniversary Dance highlights married couples.
Here is how it works……….
First, our DJ calls for every married couple to join the bride and groom out on the dance floor.  A romantic, slow song is played and couples dance together. At the first chance, our MC will ask for all couple married just 5 years or less to exit the dance floor. Everyone else remains and continues to dance.
The next call is for 10 years followed by 15 and so on, and so forth.  After a few minutes, the dance floor has been narrowed down to only a few select couples who all have many years of married experience.
Finally, towards the conclusion of the song, one final couple  remains dancing and are declared  winners of the Anniversary Dance! Our DJ invites the crowd to give them a huge round of applause, and to finish things off, the bride and groom are called out to join them.
This is the fun part………
The bride and groom will now honor their winners, and it is a nice touch for our newlyweds to present flowers to the woman, and  a bottle of wine to the gentleman. For a  grand fanale’, our DJ will ask the winning couple for advice directed to the bride and groom. Obviously, the  guests of honor are newlyweds, and can really benefit with great advice from such an experienced couple.
Believe me, you can get some great lines  as this moment is purely spontaneous!
* Great songs for the anniversary dance *
* Remember When – Alan Jackson
* Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
* What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
* As Time Goes By – Jimmy Durante’
* Colour My World – Chicago

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Jan
15

Great Cake Cutting Music

Posted by: Mike Fernino | Comments (0)

bride groom cake Great Cake Cutting MusicIn my 25 years of performing at weddings, I have witnessed some outrageous cake cutting ceremonies, but I can’t imagine that they would be as good without music. The right song for a cake cutting can really reflect  a bride and groom’s style and personality. Here is a list of my top 10 all time favorite songs to use. Enjoy!

  1. Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
  2. Sugar Sugar – The Archies
  3. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – James Taylor
  4. Mission Impossible Theme – Original Theme
  5. Theme From Rocky – Bill Conti
  6. L.O.V.E. – Nat “King ” Cole
  7. Cut The Cake – Average White Band
  8. I Wanna Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
  9. Benny Hill Theme – Boots Randolf
  10. When I’m 64 – The Beatles

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