A Wedding is a celebration and entertainment makes it work!

I hear it hundreds of times a year, “Entertainment is what MAKES the celebration a success”.  How true!  Of course I’m bias, being an entertainer myself.  What I’ve known and practiced for most of my life often fades in the eye of a bride feverishly planning her wedding and all the details - until it’s too late and she’s just settled for music and NOT wedding entertainment. 

Real entertainment takes many shapes, but there is only one ‘tell’ - how are your guests interacting.  Anyone playing music may fill the dance floor, but the sign of an experienced entertainer is one who reads the crowd and engages the guests by involving and interacting with them throughout the celebration.  After all you’ve invited family and friends, many of whom are strangers to one another, to share in your special day.  Many of these people will not see one another again, yet you would like them to honor your day with a celebration.  It doesn’t seem right to simply play music and expect strangers to enjoy one another’s company in an intimate setting, like yours is, without them being involved.  But if they are engaged by what’s going on and if they are encouraged to participate, their memories will be as joyous as yours - because they were truly able to share in your celebration. 

There is a video floating around the internet of a September 5, 2010 wedding where they GET IT!  The entertainment IS what creates the memories for all the guests to enjoy and relive.  I guarantee that every guest at that wedding (along with millions online) will never ever forget that wedding and it’s because the entertainment was so engaging.  It’s true that most weddings will not have this type of involvement, but an experienced wedding entertainer will match that enthusiasm among your guests.  Watch the video below to see what I mean.  When you’re ready to plan great entertainment for your special day, remember 84 West has the experienced DJ entertainment staff to engage your guests throughout your celebration day.

To Life: Vanessa’s Wedding Surprise

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Crystal & Eric’s Miami Wedding at The Rusty Pelican

Crystal and Eric were - for lack of a more professional term - absolutely adorable. Just a wonderful couple, it’s so easy to see that they had a blast at their wedding and love each other so much. We have some beautiful photos from our photographer Mari. She did an amazing job capturing the unique character of The Rusty Pelican in Miami, Florida. The panoramic views of Biscayne Bay from the windows in the restaurant are one of the most breath-taking backdrops you can imagine for a wedding.

Crystal’s beautiful red bridal shoes provided a fantastic pop of color, and we love the monogram design since it was their concept, and we worked together with them to bring it to life.

This was a very romantic, gorgeous wedding and I think you’ll really like these shots! Don’t forget to click the images to view them larger. You’ll see a lot of the great details Crystal and Eric included in their wedding!

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Traci & Joseph’s Wedding, Gorgeous Beach Engagement Photos

Traci and Joseph’s engagement photos are beautiful! So full of life, and as usual South Florida provides a perfect back drop. The lighting brought out so many gorgeous colors. It was a joy working with Traci and Joseph! Here are some of our favorite shots from their engagement photo session.

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Victoria & Matt’s Wedding at Jacaranda Country Club

Victoria and Matt have so much personality. What a gorgeous, fun couple! They had their wedding at Jacaranda Country Club in Plantation, Florida, one of South Florida’s best locations for outdoor wedding ceremonies. This venue is perfect for those who like traditional, romantic charm with a hint of vintage Southern style - white gazebo, horse-drawn carriage rides, all set against enormous trees and a sparkling lake.

These are a few of our favorite photos from the wedding. We loved working with Victoria and Matt!

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Debbie and Dirk’s Yacht Wedding on The Floridian Princess in Ft. Lauderdale

Debbie and Dirk had one of the most gorgeous backdrops I’ve ever seen for a wedding! They were married on The Floridian Princess, a Yacht they chartered to travel down the Ft. Lauderdale Intercoastal. This is a fantastic idea for destination weddings because it allows for a luxurious, intimate gathering with breathtaking views of South Florida’s waterways.

Here are some of our favorite shots from their wedding. I particularly love how the clouds part so perfectly above the arch, accompanied by soft rays of light from the late afternoon sun.

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Nejla and Ken’s Cute Engagement Photos at Dairy Queen

Nejla and Kenny are a really creative, fun couple - how many people take engagement photos at Dairy Queen? We love it! These colorful shots are sure to inspire anyone looking for a unique setting for wedding portraits. We had so much fun working with these shots, and of course Dan did a great job capturing the love between this wonderful couple.

Here are some of our favorites! Thank you Nejla and Ken, we can’t wait for your wedding!

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Karyn and Jay’s July Ft. Lauderdale Tropical Beach Wedding at The Atlantic Hotel

This was a hot wedding - gorgeous hot weather, and hot tropical colors! Bright canary yellow and cool, deep turquoise with airy beach inspired details. I love Kayrn’s modern, funky bracelet and Jay’s fun sandals. Kayrn and Jay tied the knot at The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida just last week. This couple obviously put a lot of thought into their wedding theme - tons of great details like the teal blue glass luminaries and the ocean-inspired cake covered in seashells and delicate seaweed shapes - so it was a lot of fun to work with these photos. As usual, Dan did an amazing job shooting this wedding. It looked like a really fun weddng. Congratulations Karyn and Jay! It was a joy working with you!

Here are some of our favorite shots from their wedding. If you’re a bride looking for destination wedding inspiration, look no further!

Please feel free to click the images to see them at full size!

 

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Jenny and Mike’s Wedding at Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort

Jenny and Mike had a gorgeous May wedding at Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort. We LOVE this location because not only does the beach provide a beautiful back-drop, but the hotel itself is stunning. These wedding photos focus mostly on the interior of the hotel. I love the modern, stylish decor and the mirrored staircase, which provides for a very creative setting for wedding portraits.

Jenny and Mike’s personalities shine in these shots. That cake topper looks JUST like them, it’s amazing! I also love Jenny’s second dress, a traditional red silk gown with a luxurious train and lengths of incredibly detailed embroidery.

Here are some of our favorite shots!

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Tina and Mike’s Wedding at Royal Fiesta

Tina and Mike had a beautiful wedding at Royal Fiesta in Deerfield Beach. You can see from the photos below how lighting can completely transform a room to match your wedding colors! I love all the little details Tina and Mike incorporated into their wedding, like the pink uplights perfectly matching Tina’s flowers and the pairs of goldfish in the centerpieces. As usual, Mari did an amazing job photographing this couple. I particularly love the bridal portraits in the beginning!

These are some of our favorite photos. Take a look!

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Megan and Danny’s South Florida Beach Engagement Photos

I absolutely LOVE Megan and Danny! I had the pleasure of working with them from their engagement photos all the way until their wedding album was complete. I loved designing their album - Megan and Danny have a fantastic creative vision. They are so much fun, you can really see it in these photos I’ve picked from their beach engagement session. I love how the blue in their outfits so perfectly coordinated with the ocean and sky, and even the blue in the shadows cast on the sand. Our photographer Dan did an excellent job, Megan looks gorgeous (look at the sunlight in her blonde hair! It just glows!) and she and Danny look great together.

Take a look at a few of our favorite shots below. You can click on the pictures to see them at their original full size.

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