18th Birthday Party

 This 18^th Birthday Party was a complete success with Platinum Entertainment DJ Services.  It was held at the Costa Verano Condos in Jacksonville Beach. 
 

 In a beautifully decorated room, the Birthday Girl and 33 of her closest friends had a wonderful night of dancing, food and fellowship.  I played the top hits and some hits from the eighties. 
 

 A unique point to the party was the Auction.  The Father and Birthday Girl put together about 15 gifts to be bid on by all, with play money of course.  All of the guests got into a fierce competition trying to outbid each other.  It was a great time.

The night ended in a brutal rendition of Musical Chairs.  The winner was actually on the floor with a tipped over chair.

Wedding Ceremony & Reception Palm Valley Gardens

I was hired to DJ a Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Palm Valley Gardens.  The afternoon started at the rear of the 3 acre property under a beautiful oak tree.  The elegant Bride walked along the man-made tranquil blue pond and to her Groom while the music played, and there under that majestic Oak they shared their vows and expressed their eternal love for each other.

Once the Wedding Ceremony had concluded the guest migrated up to the rear of the House where the gorgeous reception was to be held under tent.  The guest enjoyed the open bar and appetizers while the couple had their pictures taken.

 Once the Bride and Groom had arrived I announced the happy couple they danced their first dance as husband and wife and then the party started.  The delicious food was served and the music was filling the tent.  You could just feel the warmth of family and friends in the air even though the temperature was a bit chilly. 

 I will say this was the most dancing group of people I have ever performed for.  They were dancing during the dinner music and kept the pace for the rest of the night.

The Bride and Groom left a bit before the Reception was over however, that did not stop the party.  A good portion of the guest stayed all the way up to closing time enjoying each other’s company, the wine and music.  One of my favorite Weddings I have had the fortune to perform for.

DJ Mark

Sweet 16 at the Golden Glades

 I was hired to DJ a Sweet Sixteen at The Golden Glades / The Woods Club House.  I arrived early, as I always do, and the family was working together like a colony of ants to transform the club house into a Sweet 16 party pad that truly identified with Riley.

 I was set up before the young lady of the hour arrived and so I entertained the parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents with music more to their taste. (Frank Sinatra, Bee gees, Elvis and such)

 I will never forget when I played Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees.  The Grandfather walked out of the kitchen so I could see him, gave me 2 thumbs up and said he had that C.D. in his truck right now.  I smiled and was happy to entertain before the night even started.

 Once the “Sweet 16” arrived the party was on.  We did start the night out with a slow dance for the Grandfather and Granddaughter which was very touching. Especially since the Grandfather was not in the best of health and it was unsure of his attendance at next year's party.

 We partied the night away with the Cha Cha slide, Cupid Shuffle and the Train.  Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the club like environment created by the lights and fog.  The parents, aunts and uncles even made some request for some 80’s music to get on the floor and “Drop it like its Hot” J  I really enjoyed performing for such a close nit family and hope to be there for future events.

DJ Mark