Kids at the wedding reception? Here is one of our favorite things to do.
When there are lots of children at the reception, we have found a great way to include them. Before the special dances, we invite all of the kids to come close to the dance floor, and get their front row seats. This makes the kids feel important, makes for a great picture, and also manages to keep the kids together and off the dance floor for those spotlight moments. Win win win!
Here is the DJ’s view of the first dance at Kayla & Caleb’s recent celebration with kids at the wedding.
Darling, right?
We have a lot of great ideas to help you navigate your wedding reception plan. Our years of quality experience can be a wonderful resource for you when planning your big day. Need some help? Need some advice? Just ask. Give us a call at 614-529-6777, or visit our website for a lot of great ideas.
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Take a look at services like Social Sitters to look after the children during the wedding. They both entertain & supervise the children in a designated area in or near the wedding reception before and after your wedding meal. It will help you and your guests relax and enjoy the wedding reception knowing the kids are staying out of trouble but most of all having fun!
Brutus Buckeye Loves Weddings! DJ Jodi says “HI” to Brutus Buckeye during his visit to Linda and Seton Staley’s fantastic wedding celebration at The Westin Columbus. Brutus is quite the dancer.
How cool would it be to have Brutus come to your wedding reception? We think very cool, and we love it anytime Brutus shows up.
Brutus has some brand new formal wear! He wore it for the first time at a wedding when he visited Jessica and Chris for their reception celebration at the Ohio Union. Check out this video!
The Ohio Union at The Ohio State University is a beautiful location for your special event. Jessica and Chris hired photographer extraordinaire, Brian Kellogg to capture all of the fun. Check out Brian’s photo slideshow of this wedding here: www.BrianKellogg.com.
We actually love it when ANY Buckeyes show up at a party. Here’s how to make your own candy treats:
Recipe for Buckeyes:
Ingredients
18oz jar of creamy peanut butter
1 cup (2 sticks) of butter or margarine – softened
1 1/2 lbs confectioners sugar
12 oz (1 bag) real chocolate chips
Approx ½ package of Chocolate flavored candy melts or dipping chocolate
Directions:
1) Mix together peanut butter, margarine and confections sugar
You can do this by hand, or electric mixer, or food processor.
2) Form mixture into balls about 1 inch round.
If mixture is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar
3) Place on tray and chill in freezer or refrigerator, at least 45 minutes
4) Melt chocolate chips and chocolate melts in microwave using instructions on package. This will likely be about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes at HALF power. Then stir. Then, 15 second intervals still at half power until the chocolate mixture is melted and shiny!
5) Dip chilled peanut butter balls into chocolate (using a toothpick) – leaving some brown on top. Place on wax paper and chill until set. (It doesn’t take very long for them to “set”)
This recipe will make 70 or more Buckeyes.
GO BUCKS!
Columbus Commons. So, how cool would it be to host your wedding ceremony or reception, or even your rehearsal dinner party right ON THE STAGE downtown at Columbus Commons? Very cool, right?
We just discovered that not only the stage, but lots of awesome areas of Columbus Commons are available for private special events.
We enjoyed a great happy hour on the Commons stage
Can you imagine inviting your guests to join you on the stage, right in the heart of downtown Columbus? We sure can, because we were thrilled to be guests to a fun happy hour on the stage. We were impressed that they have so much experience with different kinds of events, and they really think of AND take care of everything. We all immediately began to envision all kinds of fabulous parties.
Take a look at these pictures, and then consider giving Ashley a call to start thinking about this incredibly unique location for your wedding celebration. (And by the way, don’t forget to rent the beautiful Carousel at Columbus Commons. Your guests will never forget riding on Nemo and his friends!)
Check it out here
Thanks also to Paul Hoy and Class Acts entertainment for providing the super cool music for this get together. Loved it! www.class-acts.com
Wedgewood Reception Dance Party Spotlight Video. Bridal Party Flash Mob. Yes, THAT Happened! We LOVED working with Pam and Andy and helping with all aspects of their great dance party. Shout out to their family and friends who came ready to go … and were so much fun. Check out this short video to see what a blast everyone had at this Wedgewood Reception Dance Party.
Featured reception songs. (Click the song title for sample)
Bridal Party Entrance Song: Outsiders by Eric Church
Bride & Groom Grand Entrance Song: Best Day Of My Life by American Authors
Bride & Groom First Dance Song: All Of Me by John Legend
Father-Daughter Dance Song: My Girl by The Temptations
Mother-Groom Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams
Andy’s Fabulous Socks!
Steve and Kyle from Little Tree Studios captured all of the beauty and fun of this great day. You can find out more about Little Tree Studios by visiting their website at www.littletreestudios.com
Wedgewood Golf and Country Club.
We love events at Wedgewood! The staff at Wedgewood is top notch. We really like working with the best. You can find out more about Wedgewood here. www.wedgewoodgolfcc.com
Wedgewood Golf and Country Club is located at 9600 Wedgewood Blvd. Powell, OH 43065
Tartan Fields Golf Club was the spot where Suzie and Jarrett’s fun family and friends had a dance party blow out! We can’t stop thinking about this night.
photo by Addvision
Take a gorgeous bride & groom who are head over heels in love, compliment with friends and family who are truly happy for them, add thoughtful personal touches, and have the celebration take place under a stunning clear-view tent. Fabulous.
This couple. This night. This love. We were lucky to be a part of it all at Tartan Fields Golf Club. Check out this short video that captures the fun and the very last dance of the night … a circle of love surrounding the newlyweds.
Thanks to the team of awesome vendors we got to work with to make this wedding reception just so. Finally, big hugs and best wishes to this bride and groom, Suzie and Jarrett! Click the name of the vendor to go directly to their web site.
Music & MC: Night Music DJ Professionals
Photography: Addvision
Wedding Coordinator: Tracie Zody at Bliss Events
Reception Venue: Tartan Fields
Here are a couple of Suzie & Jarrett’s spotlight songs. Click the song title for sample.
Bridal Party Entrance: Marry You by Bruno Mars
Bride & Groom Entrance: We Found Love by Rihanna
Bride & Groom First Dance: When I Fall In Love by Nat “King” Cole
The Darby House. Katrina and Brian’s Fabulous Wedding.
What do you get when you combine a much loved and in-love couple (who are FUN), personal touches, tons of happy friends and family, a gorgeous setting, and some of the best wedding vendors in town? You get an awesome wedding and reception like Katrina and Brian had!
photo by mike & kim
The fantastic team of vendors for Katrina and Brian’s Darby House celebration are listed below.
Music & MC: Night Music DJ Professionals
Caterer: Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
Dresses: David’s Bridal
Flowers: Flowers on Orchard Lane
photo by mike & kim
Here are Katrina & Brian’s spotlight songs. Click the song title for sample.
Bridal Party Entrance: Sweet Disposition by Temper Trap
Bride & Groom Entrance: Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti
First Dance: This Will Be An Everlasting Love by Natalie Cole
Father/Daughter – Mother/Groom: What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Cake Song: How Sweet It Is by Marvin Gaye
Need an excellent caterer for your event? Check out our friends at Cameron Mitchell Premiere Events.
Their primary goal is to bring your vision to life. By partnering with Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, you will have the most trusted event planning team in Central Ohio at your disposal. Their event planners bring decades of experience to the table and will work with you to handle every detail of your event, including crafting the perfect menu – created with their signature quality, attention to detail, freshness, talent and flavor.
WEDDING DAY SURVIVAL KIT
By the time your wedding day (finally) arrives, we insist that you relax, live in the moment, enjoy yourself, and mainly just have fun! You are simply not allowed to worry about anything!
You can do it, if you follow a couple of simple rules:
1) Hire great vendors and then trust them to take care of you. And…
2) Be prepared (Yep – that’s it.)
So, part of being prepared is a survival kit … that you won’t need, of course! And maybe consider this for a great gift for another Bride To Be … it can become a traveling peace of mind kit for all your friends!
LIST OF IDEAS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY SURVIVAL KIT!!
HAIR & NAIL CARE
Bobby Pins – Clear Nail Polish – Nail File/Clipper – Nail Glue – Nail Polish Remover Pads – Hair Brush – Hair Spray
BEAUTY TOUCH UP
Chapstick – Deodorant – Lip Gloss – Lotion – Make-Up Remover – Mirror – Q-Tips – Tissues – Vaseline
HEALTH & HYGIENE
Antacid/Gas Pills – Band-Aids – Benadryl – Breath Mints – Breath Spray – Dental Floss – Deodorant – Mouthwash – Tampons/Pads/Liners – Toothbrush/Toothpaste – Tweezers – Pain Reliever
EXTRAS
Chalk (stain disguise) – Corsage Pins – Change of Shoes – Double-sided Tape – Drinking Straws (lipstick stays on!) – Dryer Sheets (static remover) – Earring Backs – Lighter – Lint Roller – Sand Paper (fix slippery shoes) – Scissors – Safety Pins – Sewing Kit – Shoe Pads or Lambs Wool – Stain Remover – Super Glue – Tape (gift table)
AND MAYBE
Gatorade – Fruit (or any light & portable snack) – Granola Bars – Mini Liquor Bottles – Ice Water (are you going to be out taking pics a long time?) AND – depending on your plans… Aloe (sunscreen pain relief) – Bug Spray (or Off-bracelets) – Sunscreen
A Columbus Museum of Art Wedding. Have you ever been to beautiful Columbus Museum of Art? It’s always a great experience to DJ in this distinctive wedding venue. It was exciting to be part of the day when Jasmine and Eric hosted a great wedding celebration for their friends and family at the museum’s spectacular Derby Court.
Take a look at this short video of their Columbus Museum of Art Wedding , and you’ll get a feel for all the fun Jasmine and Eric had dancing with their guests!
Our friend, super-photographer Christy Gibson, was there to capture it all on camera. See her completely gorgeous photos here.
Grand Entrance Songs (click the song title for sample)
Bridal Party: Cameras by Matt & Kim
Bride & Groom: Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
Officiant: Damian King of United Marriage Services
There are three distinct venue areas at the Columbus Museum of Art. Check it out.
Schottenstein Property Group Pavilion & The Atrium
The Pavilion is our largest event space and features a modern design with light wood floors, skylights, and a wall of glass for natural lighting. Also included is the use of the Museum atrium, right off the main entrance of the Museum this is the perfect space for a cocktail reception.
Seated Reception 250 | Atrium Cocktail Reception 300
Derby Court & The McCoy Family Broad Street Lobby
This grand traditional space features world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s Isola di San Giacomo in Palude glass sculpture, and a skylight ceiling filled with sun or stars. The intricately painted and gilt ceiling and limestone arches of Broad Street Lobby lead into the interior courtyard.
Seated Reception 140 | Cocktail Reception 200 | Ceremony 200
Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden
This versatile outdoor space provides a manicured outdoor event experience. The garden has a large and versatile lawn that can accommodate ceremonies and receptions. Alongside is our “name of artwork” garden fountain and a shaded patio for guests to enjoy.
Ceremony 225 | Cocktail Reception 300
The Columbus Museum of Art is a truly magical venue for any celebration. Contact their Director of Events if you are planning a wedding or any event that requires a unique and beautiful setting. 614-629-0324
The Cultural Arts Center is one of the coolest venues in Columbus!
What do you get when you combine art, love, friendship, creativity, weddings and marriage, with a gorgeous location and FREE ADMISSION? A fabulous date night entitled:
Happy Together, an Exhibition by emerging Artists and Adam Brouillette and Meghan Kwast
To celebrate their engagement, the couple asked their artist friends for thoughts and advice about marriage … in the form of artwork. More than 50 emerging Columbus artists gladly complied with unique pieces representing thoughtful perspectives. Married, unmarried, divorced, gay, straight, young and old viewpoints on the subject of marriage are showcased in a tribute to this soon to be married couple.
Happy Together runs from Thursday, May 1 – Saturday, May 24th,, culminating with a private reception to serve as Adam & Meghan’s actual wedding! We wish all the best to this loving and artistic couple.
Remember – admission is free!
Cultural Arts Center Gallery Hours are Monday 1- 4, 7-10 pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am -12, 1-4 pm, 7-10 pm; Friday and Saturday 9-noon, 1-4 pm; no evening hours; closed Sunday.
And to find out how to RENT the Cultural Arts Center for your Columbus Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner, or shower …. Check this out: http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org/weddings
Mom Prom!
Spring is finally here and that means it’s prom season. Take a look at this short video of one of our favorite annual dances, a fantastic Mother-Son Dance that we call the MOM PROM!
We can help you plan a super fun family party. Dancing? Sure! Games? You bet!
You can find out more about how we can help make your next family party ROCK… check this out!
One of our favorite photographers Addvision Studios were at this Mom Prom snapping some great pics!
Night Music is a Preferred Vendor
Night Music is proud to be a preferred vendor at many of the city's best event venues. Listed below are just a few of the most spectacular party and reception venues where Night Music is a preferred vendor. Click the venue name to visit their website.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Jorgensen Farms
Retreat 21
Heritage Golf Club
Columbus Museum of Art
The Medallion Club
Athletic Club of Columbus
The Westin Great Southern
Granville Inn
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
The Exchange At Bridge Park
OSU Faculty Club
Vitria on the Square
Scioto Country Club
Hilton Downtown Columbus
Le Meridien, The Joseph
Swan Lake Event Center
The Blackwell
Understory
East Market Trolly District
The Ivory Room at Miranova
Bryn Du Mansion
Tartan Fields Golf Club
The Golf Club at Little Turtle
Ohio Statehouse
High Line Car House
Columbus Country Club
Combustion Brewery
Brookside Country Club
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Jefferson Country Club
Creekside Event Center
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Magnolia Hill Farm
Renaissance Columbus Downtown
The Club at Corazon
Night Music DJ Reviews
