Chris Laich Music Services

Chris Laich Music DJ Set-up, Celebrations at the Bay

Chris Laich Music Services — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:58:47 +0000

Celebrations at the Bay, is a venue perfect for couples wanting a waterfront wedding without traveling across the Bay Bridge. Standing on the dock, with the water in the background, you truly feel as though you are far away from DC. Guests have the experience and beauty of a destination wedding that is close to home. We have deejayed at Celebrations at the Bay many times throughout the years and always look forward to going back!

Photo via Heather Z Photography and Amie Decker Beauty Blog

Couples who are looking for a waterfront wedding venue close to home, will love Celebrations at the Bar, located on the Chesapeake Bay. Owned and operated by Catering by Uptown, this venue provides excellent food and beverages services, amazing views and a wonderful wedding team to help couples with planning their wedding. Couples can plan for everything outside or have their ceremony overlooking the water and their reception inside the venue’s ballroom.

The last thing you want are big speakers and tons of wires to detract from the amazing water views. We were there recently for a wedding and took a few pictures to show how seamlessly our DJ equipment and wireless Bose speakers work to provide coverage without taking away from the beauty.

United With Love Feature: Modern Washington DC Wedding Outside at Reagan Building: Courtney + Mike

Chris Laich Music Services — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:03 +0000

Earlier this year we had the pleasure to work with a wonderful couple, Courtney and Mike, who were the first couple to hold their wedding reception right outside the Ronald Reagan Building in it’s Woodrow Wilson Plaza! We love when couples go outside the box to plan weddings that are fun and memorable! Their wedding was recently featured on United With Love, with amazing photos from Documentary Associates. The entire vendor team was excellent; funky florals from Elegance & Simplicity, rental equipment from DC Rentals, lighting by Projection, and the staff at the Ronald Reagan Building to name a few.

Check out United With Love to see the full feature.

Courtney and Mike at the Ronald Reagan Building, wedding DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, photography – Documentary Associates – via United With Love

First Dance Feature – Kate and Nick

Chris Laich Music Services — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:23:27 +0000

When choosing a first dance song, there are so many great options! Couples should ultimately pick a song with lyrics that are meaningful to them.

Kate and Nick danced as husband and wife for the first time to “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac.

Kate and Nick at the Top of the Hay, wedding DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, photography – Rodney Bailey

Songwriters: MCVIE, CHRISTINE

Written by Christine McVie
For you, there’ll be no more crying, For you, the sun will be shining, And I feel that when I’m with you, It’s alright, I know it’s right
To you, I’ll give the world To you, I’ll never be cold ‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you, It’s alright, I know it’s right.
And the songbirds are singing, Like they know the score, And I love you, I love you, I love you, Like never before.
And I wish you all the love in the world, But most of all, I wish it from myself.
And the songbirds keep singing, Like they know the score, And I love you, I love you, I love you, Like never before, like never before

Kate and Nick at the Top of the Hay, wedding DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, photography – Rodney Bailey

Chris Laich Music DJ Set-up, Four Seasons DC

Chris Laich Music Services — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:58 +0000

The Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, DC is located in the heart of Georgetown. This beautiful hotel offers guests a “lavish, art-filled comfort and unparalleled service of the city’s only five-star, five-diamond luxury hotel.” We always look forward to deejaying weddings at the Four Seasons; couples who wed there can expect excellent service by all of their wedding vendors and the Hotel Catering team.

If you are looking for a high-end, modern venue, that can serve as a “one-stop” venue with wonderful hotel accomodations and service throughout your weekend, the the Four Seasons will have you covered. Also included in the hotel is one of the DC’s best restaurants Bourbon Steak and a new wine bar Eno, which would be perfect for pre-wedding events. For more information and outstanding reviews from past couples, check out the Four Seasons page on Wedding Wire!

When planning your wedding in this gorgeous space, the last thing you want are huge speakers or lots of wires to detract from the decor and ambiance! We were there recently for a wedding and took a few pictures to show how seamlessly our DJ equipment and wireless Bose speakers fit inside the Four Seasons.

Happy Anniversary Laura and Arty

Chris Laich Music Services — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:27:55 +0000

Happy Anniversary to Laura and Arty! This special couple were wed on May 5, 2012 at The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountan. Jennifer Dominick from Love Life Images did an amazing job capturing the joy and love shared by the happy couple and their family. We are honored that Chris Laich Music Services was able to provide music for Laura and Arty. Laura and Arty’s wedding was published last summer on District Weddings, one of our favorite DC Wedding blogs!

Here is a recap from Laura and Arty’s wedding, view the full post on District Weddings.

We hope Laura and Arty have had a wonderful first year of marriage!

The fabulous vendor team:

Venue and Catering: The Comus Inn

Photography: Love Life Images

Wedding Planner: A. Dominick Events

Dress: Alvina Valenta from Riziks

Hair: Elena of Band Salon

Makeup: Ryan Krasny of Blend

Floral and Decor: Beehive Events

Transportation: Atlantic

DJ: Michael via Chris Laich

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Artisphere Pop Art Party – Arlington, VA

Chris Laich Music Services — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:47:44 +0000

Chris Laich Music Services is teaming up with BizBash to provide music for their upcoming Pop Art Party at one of Arlington, VA’s most unique spaces – Artisphere. Come meet us there, next Tuesday May 7th from 6-9pm. This will be an awesome party and chance to preview the event space. Pop Art inspired decor, appetizers and desserts will be feautured along with cool 70′s retro music. Please see the details below, rsvp to artsrsvp@arlingtonva.us.

United With Love Feature: Dramatic Indigo and Platinum Maryland Wedding Reception: Gail + David

Chris Laich Music Services — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:02:39 +0000

We love to see our couples get featured in prominent DC area Blogs, like United With Love, especially when they are as great a couple as Gail and David. Working with Gail and David was wonderful, and their wedding was absolutely beautiful. All of their details came together so nicely and we were lucky to have an amazing Wedding Vendor Team to pull it off. Big thanks to Documentary Associates for their wonderful photography, the event team at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, and their Wedding Planner EVOKE. As well as floral designer Philippa Tarrant, Occasions Caterers, John Farr Lighting Design, Ceremony Musicians The Crystal Strings, Maggie Austin Cake, Haute Papier, Rev. Michael S. Koppel, Bridal Hair by Remona and Makeup by Beauty Mark.

Check out United With Love to see the full feature.

Gail and David at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, wedding DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, photography – Documentary Associates

Virigina Bride Magazine Bridal Show – Sunday, April 28th

Chris Laich Music Services — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:37 +0000

This Sunday join Chris Laich Music Services at the Virginia Bride Magazine’s Greater Virginia Bridal Show A Luxury Bridal Show The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner McLean, Virginia Sunday, April 28, 2013 Time: 1-5pm

Meet with the area’s most exclusive and sought after wedding professionals.
Sample gourmet foods and desserts in an elegant setting
Enjoy a designer fashion show presented by Serendipty Bridal and The Tailored Man
Exclusive door prizes
Luxury Swag Bags
A complete skin care package including facials, massages and more for the bride and her mother or a friend to enjoy several months before the wedding.
Grand Prize is a honeymoon to The Ritz-Carlton, Maui and wedding feature in Virginia Bride Magazine.

Admission: $15 per person or $25 per couple ***you can pay at the door, or pre-register here.

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia 22102

For more information, check out the Virginia Bride Magazine Blog!

April 13th at Meridian House Wedding Set List

Chris Laich Music Services — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:54:49 +0000

We love working with Couples in the DC area to plan their weddings! We can work with you to create a music set for the whole night or go off of your preferred style and music tastes! Here is a recent Wedding Set List from our Washington, DC Wedding on April 13, 2013 at the Meridian House. The bride and groom chose most of the music and the set list is below.

What a wonderful world
Sign sealed delivered
Respect
Mustang Sally
Time of my life
Old time rock and roll
Twist and shout
Build me up buttercup
Love shack
Shout
Its not unusual
Brown eyed girl
Sweet caroline
The way you look tonight
ABC
Brickhouse
Get down tonight
Billie jean
Girls just wanna have fun
Septemeber
First, last, everything
CAKE CUTTING BREAK (Moondance, Marguiritaville, How sweet it is)

Call me maybe
Die Young
Feel so close
We found love
Sexy and I know it
Don’t you worry child
Gangnam Style
Baby got back
Push it
Gin and Juice
Thrift Shop

This is how we do it
Suit and tie
jump
Jump around
Like a prayer

Apache
poisen
I gotta feeling
Sweet nothing
Don’t stop the party
Locked outta heaven
Summer wind
Don’t stop believing

PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy: Rodney Bailey, K. Thompson, and Greg Gibson

Chris Laich Music DJ Set Up, Glenview Mansion

Chris Laich Music Services — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:08:33 +0000

Glenview Mansion, a 19th-century home location in Rockville, MD, sits on 153 acres of landscaped parkland. It is a Maryland wedding venue where we have deejayed many times throughout the years. Every time we go back, we are awed by the charm, grace and style of this beautiful setting.

Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography, United With Love

Couples who are looking for an elegant setting with outdoor gardens and equally beautiful in door venue will find that at Glenview Mansion. The pillared, neoclassical mansion, is located on the grounds of the Rockville Civil Center Park. When it’s not being rented as a venue, Maryland residents can visit the second floor Art Gallery, home to many local and regional artist. Always highly rated on Wedding Wire, Glenview Mansion is a perfect site to consider for your wedding.

As a indoor/outdoor venue, Glenview Mansion can host up to 225 for a standing reception inside, couples can also choose to tent the lawn. In order to provide the best sound quality and maintain the gorgeous manicured lawn and pristine mansion, we always bring our Bose speakers to carry sound wherever you choose to conduct your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

We were there recently for a wedding and took a few pictures to show how seamlessly our DJ equipment and wireless Bose speakers fit inside the different rooms in Glenview Mansion.