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Category Archives: Cakes
In Honor of my Parents
On this day, May 28, 2014 the 10th Anniversary of my mother’s passing into glory to be with her Lord and Savior, I thought I would post a picture of both my parents in their honor. A photo of them … Continue reading
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Jitterbug Sunday Night with Rich & Niki
It was a blast to be with Rich & Niki on they’re wedding September 22 at the Highland Park Country Club. We provided the music for both the ceremony & reception. Miked up the minister with a lavalier mic & … Continue reading
Posted in 50's Jitterbug, Cake Cutting Music, Cakes, Ceremony, Ceremony Mics, Dance Music, Dance Time, Dinner Music, Lavalier Mike, Photographers, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Celebration & Ceremony in Crystal Lake
Energy & excitement discribes Scott & Becky (Trammel) Eisner outdoor ceremony and reception at The Crystal Lake Holiday Inn (http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/crystal-lake/chicl/hoteldetail) on July 20. Exceptional dancing throught the evening. Check out the great Ccke cutting action photo. “Windy City Hits” (http://www.windycityhitman.com/267/windy-city-hits) … Continue reading
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Amber & Sean, United in Christ
Celebrating with the fellowship of many other Christians, Sean & Amber (Larsen) Stevenson became one on June 29th and danced the night away at The Stonegate (www.thestonegate.com) under their tent in Hoffman Estates. Great to see folks from Willowcreek, The … Continue reading
Devin & Amanda Make It Happen
What a blast with a lot of great people! The friends & relatives of Devin & Amanda (Huber) Reno kept the floor filled during the entire evening. Check out the “YMCA” action, Father/Daughter dance to “I Loved Her First” and … Continue reading
Charles & Vanessa Joyful at Rockford’s Prairie Street Brewhouse
In downtown Rockford on the east bank of the Rock River Chuck Strada & Vanessa Larsen celebrated with their friends and relatives at the new & old Prairie Street Brewhouse (www.psbrewhouse.com) on February the 18th. They had us accentuate this … Continue reading
Cut The Cake
One of the great pleasures in performing at a reception is providing the background music for the cutting of the cake. It has been and will always be one of those fun upbeat moments at any wedding. Above is a … Continue reading
Congratulations Ed & Mindy
With a classy Pink theme (Up-lights & flowers) to Independence Grove in Libertyville, Ed Bluthardt & Mindy Odom on September 16th tied the knot & partied all in the same location. Great choice of cocktail & dinner music from our … Continue reading
Pete & Amy Lead the Charge
Pete & Amy (Gray) Yurgaitis lead thier 215 guests on the dance floor on October 1st at The Cotillion’s Regal Room in Palatine. Another fantastic couple to work with. We implimented a 4 speaker system to properly maximize the sound … Continue reading
New Orlean’s Style with Lauren & Dan
A taste of Bourban Steet on September 24th at the Pheasant Run Resort (www.pheasantrun.com) in St. Charles for the Dan & Lauren (Quiles) Deaton reception. They had a beautiful fall ceremony outside then moved into the the resort’s most realistic … Continue reading