Nate & Christina - The Dana Misison Bay

It was a perfect day on Mission Bay and they newlywed's kicked off the afternoon with a classic first dance. They chose "The Very Thought of You" by Billie Holiday and it set the tone for a great celebration!

Who says you can't dance when the sun is out, we had a full floor all afternoon - a few dance favorites were Thriller by Michael Jackson, Martin Solveig & Dragonette and I Like It by Enrique Iglesias.

Thanks to Shirley Resnick the "Cake Lady" for a delicious wedding cake to top off a fabulous meal served by Rob, Tim and The Dana Misison Bay Team. Bond Photography was our photographer for the day.

I love a couple that can cut loose and really enjoy their wedding day - Congratulations to Nate and Christina!

HI Mike - Thanks for the email and for doing such a amazing job at our wedding! We had so much fun!

Christina & Nate

Tyler & Vonique - The Crossings At Carlsbad

I've often said if you have a great team it will lead to an amazing reception. Tyler and Vonique made some wonderful choices starting with coordinator Staci Tiras Jones from Bliss Events. She coordinated an intimate ceremony held at Calumet Park in La Jolla with Pastor Mike officiating. Vonique was beautiful and the weather was great.

The reception was held at the Crossings At Carlsbad and per usual the food and service were two thumbs up. I loved the cake that Vonique designed and it was baked by Fab Cakes - tasty.

The couples first dance was to "Live will keep us alive" by the Eagles. Some other favorites were The Sweetest Thing by U2, California Girls by Katy Perry, Party Rock - LMFAO and Pour some sugar on me - Def Leopard.  Tyler and Vonique were on the floor most of the night!

The florals were by Rae Florae, the lighting including a hot pink wall wash and up lighting was  provided by Entertainment At Large and Katie Beverly was the photographer. Along with Staci and the Crossings Team it made for a smooth night!

We wrapped up the night with Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks and Vonique and Tyler headed off for what I know will be an amazing honeymoon. They are a perfect couple!

Mike - Our dance floor was packed all night - what more could we ask for?! You are so fun, professional, on top of it, and GREAT at what you do. I would hire you again in a heartbeat and recommend you to anyone for any type of event. You were very in touch with our crowd and kept the party going all night. I only wish our reception could have lasted a couple more hours! The lighting was amazing too and really made the room come together..thanks for everything!!

Vonique & Ty Schmidt

Kevin & Stephanie - South Coast Winery

I can get a little worried about the heat in Temecula during the summer but Kevin and Stephanie had the perfect day. I think it was in upper 80's with a nice breeze and just perfect for a ceremony which was held in the Rose Garden at South Coast Winery. They have done an amazing job in making their winery available as a ceremony and reception location.

The newlyweds' first dance was to "Hold On" by Michael Buble and some of the guests favorites were Memories by David Guetta, SOS by Rhianna, September by Earth, Wind & Fire, and Suavemente by Elvis Crespo. As you can see by the photo this was a dancing crowd!

I got to work with one of my favorite photographers, Joe Stein with Studio Paris Photography and I know the pictures will be excellent. Entertainment at Large provided the LED up lighting in a golden amber. A fine time was had by all and I wish Kevin and Stephanie all the best!

Timothy & Jennifer - Tom Hams Lighthouse

I hadn't been at Tom Hams Lighthouse for awhile and had forgotten how great the view was, they have a new chef as well and the food was wonderful. All of that and a great group of friends and family made for an awesome wedding celebration for Tim & Jennifer. The first dance of the night was to "You and Me" by the Dave Matthews Band and the party kicked in from there!

Instead of Cake the couple opted for a Cup Cake extravaganza with 4 different flavors include a gluten free choice, big hit. Entertainment at Large did the up lighting in blue to match the room and we added lighting to the outside patio railing as well.

The hit of the night was the couples late night karaoke duo to Price Tag by Jessie J, it brought the house down. Tim and Jennifer were referred by another couple who's wedding I'd done. Like Lizzy and Sean they were great to work with and the reception was a blast!

Hi Mike -  Thank you so much for the pictures you sent, they are great. Thank you for all the hard work you put in that night, boy you were not kidding when you said it was going to fly by!!! I can not express how thankful I am that you were our MC! You kept things moving and rolling, even when I got stuck in the photo booth, our wedding was amazing and it is a big thanks to you.

Sincerely, Jennifer (Bettencourt) Buckman

Brett & Allison - Levyland Estates Carlsbad

Brett and Allison had an elegant and breath taking ceremony down on the beach with a beautiful crashing wave background. After the ceremony the guests took a short walk along the beach to a private estate in Carlsbad where the reception was held outside. The couple had their first dance to "Forever" by Ben Harper before they sat down for a delicious dinner provided by Anything But Ordinary Catering.

Kelly Aull with Mint Weddings did an amazing job at coordinating the wedding and allowing the bride and groom the opportunity to have the time of their lives. After dinner the bride and her father danced to "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw and the guests could feel the love and caring in the air. After the dance the guests joined in and made this one of the wildest and fun weddings that I've had the pleasure of being a part of. They danced to everything from oldies and classic rock to top 40 and R & B, they floor was full for every moment of it.

The dancing stopped just long enough to cut the cake which was done to "That's Amore" by Dean Martin. Josh Aull with Joshua Aull Photography captured the entire night with precision and affection. The estate was beautifully decorated in an array of colorful flowers by Tessilk Flowers and Market Lighting and Up lighting from Entertainment At large.

What a fun croud!

The bride, groom, and guests danced the night away to some favorite hits such as "DJ's Got Us Falling in Love" by Usher, "Memories" by David Guetta,  "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley, "Blister in the Sun " by Violent Femmes, and "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz. This was an amazing and fun wedding that I am so thankful to have been a part of.

Hi Mike - Thank you so much for providing the most fantastic music at our wedding! We feel so fortunate to have had the connection and introduction from Kelly Aull. Our family and friends had such a great time and continue to comment on the memories of our wedding. We appreciate all that you did to make our day absolutely perfect!

With Love & Gratitude, Allison and Brett Wayne

Regan and Kelly - The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Mr and Mrs Simmons

After a magnificent ceremony, the guests were lead to the Maurice Braun Ballroom at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The ballroom had been decorated in an array of pastel flowers and had a vibrant energy that truly foreshadowed the night. After everyone had arrived, the Bridal party was introduced as "Bonnie and Clyde 2003" by Jay-Z and Beyonce was played for a grand entrance. As the newlyweds were announced for the first time as "Mr and Mrs Regan and Kelly Simmons", the guests couldn't help but stare as Kelly's strapless, floor length, elegant white dress glided across the floor. The couples entrance was breathtaking and as soon as they entered the ballroom you could feel the love and excitement of everything the night had in store.

The newlyweds first dance was truly an amazing sight to see. With a live performance by Nick Palance, the couple's first dance of their new life together was an extraordinary way to start off the night.

 After the welcome toasts by the Father of the Bride, the Best Man, and the Maid of Honor, an incredible and delicious four course meal was served. Following dinner the new couple dedicated a special song to dance with their parents. The family danced to "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys and overwhelmingly moved the guests with the love that filled the air. Just after the dance, the late night espresso EuroBar opened and everyone was invited out to the dance floor to celebrate the newlyweds. The guests danced the night away to some of their favorite hits like Sweet Caroline, Dynamite, and Jump.

The bride was surprised by introducing an old Irish tradition of serenading the bride before the garter is removed and tossed to the crowd. Kelly's illuminating smile and surprise lit up the room around her as the men got down on one knee and sang to her.

This wedding was truly a sight to see and thanks to an amazing crew it was perfect. The wedding was coordinated by Emily Smiley,  the vibrant flowers by were done by Karen Tran, a seamless and custom dance floor by Platinum Pro,  Darin Fong was the photographer, Blue Pearl handled the video and of course Entertainment At Large with thrilled to be the DJ. 

Hi Mike - What an outstanding job you did at Kelly & Regan's wedding in March! You provided us with such a good time - your music selection was right on, great dancing tunes...and Kelly exclaimed the same words. She says your "Top Gun" excerpt was the best part of the night - thanks so much!
Diane Butler (MOB)

LARRY & CHRISTINA ~ THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Mr & Mrs Hsu

This was a particularly great first dance with the couples friend and groomsman Dawen Wang singing From This Moment  live, he nailed it and completely brought the house down!

After that magnificent performance the newlyweds shared a beautiful parents dance to What a Wonderful World.

The beautiful and delicious cake was cut to the tunes of Count on Me by Bruno Mars.

The Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Del looked simply amazing with incredible  florals and  an unbelievable view.

This afternoon wedding didn't stop the dancing one bit, the day was perfect and everyone was enjoying the celebration and dancing like crazy to hits  like  California Love by Tupac, Down by Jay Sean, Raise Your Glass by Pink, Sweet Caroline by Neal Diamond, and California Girls by Katy Perry.

The Hotel Del Coronado, Coordinator - Stacy Tiras Jones - Bliss Events, Officiant  - Pastor Mike, Photo - Mike from True Photography, Video - Norma - NR3 Video Production, Flowers - Rae Florae, Cake - The Cake Lady

ANTONIO & ALISON - THE CATAMARAN RESORT HOTEL

Mr & Mrs Lucia ~ March 25, 2011

It was a beautiful First Dance to If I could have this kiss forever by Enrique Iglesias

Parents Dance was lovely to Lights by Journey

This was a small destination wedding with guests that ranged from the Bay Area to NYC. It was a beautiful beach ceremony officiated by Reverend Powers. The reception fellowed in the Boardroom at the The Catamaran Resort Hotel with great decor and a truly amazing meal!

After the incredible dinner and toasts were cheerfully shared, the crowd proceeded to celebrate on the dance floor. They boogied to festive hits like Forever by Chris Brown, Right Round  by Flo Rida, S&M  by Rihanna, One More Time by Daft Punk

ENTERTAINMENT AT LARGE, LOVING WHAT WE DO!!

We love what we do day in and day out. FUN filled weddings and events with nothing but rocking the night away! We would not be able to do this without the pure thrill of being able to collaborate in the fulfillment of someones' dreams come true!! Being a part of the mood and ambiance of the event is very important to us at EAL.

   

We have added more fine choices to our fabulous line of selections for the perfect event color. We want to share with our clients the large addition of new LED lighting enhancements in white, amber, red, green and blue.  This will now make it available to transform any event space with lighting in any color that can be imagined. We are very excited about that!!

"DO THE THINGS YOU LOVE, because life is too precious to spend it doing anything else. If you don’t enjoy something, then don’t do it. Spend your time and energy on things that bring you fulfillment and happiness."

JON & KRISTINA ~ LA VALENCIA

Mr & Mrs Tsiros - January 8, 2011

After their grand entrance the sparkling newlyweds went into a soulful first dance to From This Moment On by Shania Twain. The Father/Daughter ~ Mother/Son dance was to What A Wonderful World - IZ.

This wonderful celebration was held in the Mediterranean Room which is primarily the formal restaurant, but it is perfect for a small receptions like this intimate group of family and friends that simply liked to dance and have fun, they basked in the absolute joy that was felt throughout  the room.

The food was incredibly delicious and the overall theme and design was beautifully displayed with great accents like the blue up lighting that enhanced the Mediterranean look of the room.

Our stylish bride Kristina did a show-stomping changed for her garter toss into a pair of fabulous Polka Dot Heels.

Our bride and groom composed an eclectic selection of favorite artists like Michael Bublé ,  Train, Keisha, Black Eyed Peas & AC/DC. It was an outstanding evening full of cheer!!

My first wedding of 2011 in one of my favorite locations!

La Valencia Hotel's Mediterranean Room brings the warmth and romance of the Mediterranean to beautiful La Jolla.

Located overlooking stunning La Jolla cove, The Mediterranean Room is the perfect blend of century old Mediterranean tradition and today's contemporary dining. Set in a newly renovated space, The Mediterranean Room is wrapped in the colors of the Mediterranean and exudes chic elegance and style. Soft sand and vibrant moonstone blue transport you seaside while organic textures such as wood, stone and linens anchor the dining room to the here and now.

La Valencia Resort, Coordinator ~ Courtney Tibbets - After the Engagement

JASON & MAKENZI ~ THE GRAND TRADITION

December 18, 2010

Mr & Mrs Hoff  shared a beautiful first dance to It's Your Love by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

If you have never been to the Grand Tradition you need to check it, out it is truly amazing. The ceremony was held under the gazebo by the heart shaped lake and the weather was perfect. The mansion made for an unforgettable entrance for the bride into the reception  with its gorgeous wood staircase.

Jason had fun to his garter toss to You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate

Makenzi tossed her bouquet to Little White Church - Little Big Town

The dance floor was full throughout the entire night withe everyone jamming to hits by Katy Perry & The Black Eyed Peas, with songs like Cha Cha Slide by Mr. C The Slide Man & Respect by Aretha Franklin and to top it all off the newlyweds where properly sent off on their honeymoon with a sparkler standing ovation!!

Hi Mike,

Thank you so much for helping with Jason and Makenzi's wedding -you did a

fantastic job! Sorry I did not get to thank you at the end of the evening. I will for

sure call you again if we need a D.J.!

Thanks again, Cheryl Hoff