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First Dance Feature – Alia & Daniel

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Some first dances combine flashy moves with a sweet tune.

During the lessons Alia and Daniel took, they choreographed their steps to Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” They must have practiced lots and lots – the resulting first dance was absolutely sensational!

Read more about Alia and Daniel’s fun wedding planned by Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs at the Mandarin Oriental.

real Mandarin Oriental wedding, first dance DJ'ed by Chris Laich Music Services - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s first dance, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image Leigh Taylor

 

Alia & Daniel's Mandarin Oriental wedding - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s first dance, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image Leigh Taylor

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First Dance Feature – Kelly & David

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Remember Kelly and David’s vintage-inspired wedding at The Top of the Hay?

This couple’s eclectic, retro aesthetic influenced everything – including the music! After cocktails, when Kelly and David were introduced as a couple, we played hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco’s “Superstar”.

Then they took the floor to ‘60s crooner Bobby Darrin’s classic “I’m Beginning to See the Light”!

Wedding at the Top of the Hay, images by Procopio Photography

Kelly & David’s Wedding at The Top of The Hay, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Procopio Photography

Wedding at the Top of the Hay, images by Procopio Photography

Kelly & David’s Wedding at The Top of The Hay, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Procopio Photography

 

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Wedding at DC’s Mandarin Oriental – Alia & Daniel

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

With the help of wedding planner Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs, Alia and Daniel put themselves into every detail of their unforgettable night!

Alia & Daniel's Mandarin Oriental wedding - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s  Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ  – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor

The energy that night at the Mandarin Oriental was already off the charts as Alia and Daniel were escorted into the ballroom by a Zafe band. So, when they wowed us with a choreographed first dance to Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel,” it was sensational!

Alia & Daniel's Mandarin Oriental wedding - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s  Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ  – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor

Later in the evening, everyone had a blast watching a belly dancer perform while the Zafe band played. After that, they were more than ready to celebrate! The crowd exploded onto the dance floor for a crazy dance party, rocking out all night to music by Journey, The Commodores, The Four Seasons, Ke$ha, Usher, House of Pain, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, Rob Base, DJ Kook, Miley Cyrus, and some cool Bhangra music!

Alia & Daniel's Mandarin Oriental wedding - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s  Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ  – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor

To cap everything off, Alia and Daniel had a glittering sparkler send-off surrounded by their friends and family. It was a spectacular night! Thank goodness they had the best videographer in town, Blue Sky Films, and photographer Leigh Taylor to document their event.

Alia & Daniel's Mandarin Oriental wedding - image by Leigh Taylor

Alia & Daniel’s  Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ  – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor

Congratulations to Amy Jones for executing such a marvelous wedding, and best wishes to Alia and Daniel!

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Dance Like Fred & Ginger

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

If you’re planning a wedding, chances are you’ll be dancing!

The problem is your specialty is the side-to-side shuffle.

One solution for couples is to take dance classes. They are fun and a great excuse to go out and do something other than dinner and a movie.

Another option is to learn a few new moves from your iPhone! Yes, there is an app for that.

For classic dances you might find in a ballroom like the Waltz or Foxtrot, check out Learn to Waltz and Learn to Foxtrot.

Feeling something more spicy is in order? Try Pocket Salsa or Learn to Swing Dance!


Check out the first dance songs choices of couples who’ve worked with Chris Laich Music Services.








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Wedding at Halcyon House – Kevin & Melissa

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

You’ve seen the images of our DJ equipment set up for weddings at the Halcyon House, but there’s nothing like pictures from a pro to show off a space. Thanks to Michelle Lindsay, we’ve got some to share!


Melissa & Kevin's wedding at Halycon House, DJ - Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay

Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay

Starting with a beautiful ceremony in the garden, Kevin and Melissa’s wedding at the Halcyon House was gorgeous. After the couple said ‘I do,’ their guests enjoyed cocktails in the garden before marking their way inside for the reception in the house.

Melissa & Kevin's wedding at Halycon House, DJ - Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay

Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay

Everyone knew it was going to be an awesome night when the bridal party was introduced to the theme from Superman!

Melissa & Kevin's wedding at Halycon House, DJ - Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay

Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay

Once we played the last songs of the night ( “Beautiful World” by Colin Hay and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”), the crowd wasn’t ready to call it a night. Luckily, Melissa and Kevin knew their friends and family would want to keep celebrating, so the couple had organized an after party at Georgetown hot spot Mie N Yu, where we’re sure they shut the place down!

Melissa & Kevin's wedding at Halycon House, DJ - Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay

Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay

Thanks to Michelle Lindsay for sharing her images, and best wishes to Kevin and Melissa!

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First Dance Feature: Tom & Jessica

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Timeless doesn’t have to mean the Rat Pack when it comes to first dance songs. Jessica and Tom stepped on the dance floor and moved to the sound of James Blunt’s “High.”

With lyrics like “Will you be my shoulder when I’m grey and older? Promise me tomorrow starts with you,” it’s easy to see why this modern song is also sure to become a classic first dance choice!

Many thanks to Greg Gibson for sharing his images of Jessica and Tom’s first dance!

See more images of their fantastic wedding planned by Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs.

Tom and Jessica's wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs – event design and planning, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services,  image – Greg Gibson

 

Tom and Jessica's wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs – event design and planning, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Greg Gibson

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First Dance Feature: Adrienne & Daniel

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Not everyone chooses a slow, classic song oozing romance for their first time as a married couple on the dance floor.

The first dance song at Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt in Cambridge, MD, foreshadowed the party on the dance floor yet to come.

They rocked out to the sound of “Please Baby” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, while one of DC’s finest wedding photographers, Greg Gibson, documented how much fun they had!

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt, image by Greg Gibson Photography

 

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt, image by Greg Gibson Photography

 

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Adrienne and Daniel’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt, image by Greg Gibson Photography

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First Dance Feature – Tom and Ashley

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Choosing a first dance song is such a personal thing, and over the years, Chris Laich Music Services has deejayed Washington, DC area weddings, we’ve covered almost every genre.

It’s always fun to see what every couple we work with picks! We thought it would be nice for planning couples to see what tunes others have stepped out on the dance floor to for their first official dance as a married couple.

Thus inspired, we’ve created a new “First Dance Feature.” A few times a month, we’ll profile Chris Laich Music Services couples and share their first dance song choice with you, starting with Tom and Ashley.

Tom and Ashley celebrated their marriage at the Washington Golf Club, and chose “Sea Breeze” by Tyrone Wells, a sweet, folk-pop song with really romantic guitar.

Gary, a documentary photography associate at Rodney Bailey, did an amazing job capturing the moment!

Tom & Ashley's wedding at the Washington Golf Club, image: Gary at Rodney Bailey

Tom & Ashley’s first dance, image by Gary at Rodney Bailey

Tom & Ashley's wedding at the Washington Golf Club, image: Gary at Rodney Bailey

Tom & Ashley’s first dance, image by Gary at Rodney Bailey

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Wedding DJ Set Up – The Hay Adams

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Every time we spy the White House while pulling up to the Hay-Adams Hotel to deejay a wedding, we get excited. You’d think that living in the DC area the President’s house would get old, but it never does!

No matter their size, weddings at the Hay-Adams always seem intimate, as if they’re being thrown in a private home.  Maybe that’s because the Hay-Adams has been entertaining the movers and shakers in Washington, DC since the 1800s!  Or it could be because of Alison, the Hay-Adams’s Director of Catering.  She is one of the most genuine, sweet, and helpful ladies in the entire industry, and all of our brides rave about the time they spend with her!

Whatever the reason, Chris Laich Music Services is always careful to make sure the only things anyone notices are great music and quality sound, not unsightly speakers, wires, or disturbing feedback.  By strategically placing our wireless Bose speakers, we achieve the perfect balance of ambiance and aesthetic.

Have a look at some pictures we snapped of our speakers set up for a recent wedding at the Hay-Adams below:

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Our wireless Bose speaker is right by the bar

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Look closely right by the tree

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Washington DC wedding DJ, Chris Laich Music Services, Hay Adams Hotel

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Washington DC wedding DJ, Chris Laich Music Services, Hay Adams Hotel

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Wedding at the Plains, Virgina

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010


Tom and Jessica's wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Tom and Jessica, image: Greg Gibson

Remember our DJ equipment and wireless Bose set-up for a wedding in The Plains, Virginia earlier this week? Jessica and Tom’s photographer, Greg Gibson, sent us his amazing shots of the wedding!

Tom & Jessica's wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs event design and planning, image by Greg Gibson

Planned by easily one of the area’s best, Amy Jones from Engaging Affairs, every detail of Tom and Jessica’s modern, chic wedding (with a dash of Arabian Nights) came together perfectly. Held on an over  200-acre piece of property complete with a polo field, the cocktail reception was off the pool and dinner was served in a four-car garage converted into a sleek dining room for the night.

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Tom & Jessica’s first dance to Jame Blunt, DJ Chris Laich Music Services image by Greg Gibson

Jessica and Tom’s first dance was to the tune of “High” by James Blunt, and for the rest of the night, we played music to suit their fun, sophisticated crowd.

Tom and Jessica's wedding, images by Greg Gibson

Tom & Jessica, wedding DJ Chris Laich Music Services, images by Greg Gibson

The lounge vibe of the wedding’s cocktail reception and dinner called for an urbane, polished sound. So, we spun classics from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Van Morrison, and Ray Charles, mixed in St. Germaine, Thievery Corporation, and Moby, then layered it with David Gray, Eva Cassidy, and Ben Harper.

Once everyone was ready to get down, we deejayed our hearts out with a great mix of some ‘70s rock, disco, ‘80s pop, and some newer hip-hop/club tunes.

Tom and Jessica's wedding, images by Greg Gibson

Fun wedding dance floor, image by Greg Gibson

Jessica and Tom's wedding, Image by Greg Gibson

Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs event design and planning, image by Greg Gibson

Tom and Jessica's wedding, images by Greg Gibson

Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs event design and planning, image by Greg Gibson

Tom and Jessica's wedding, images by Greg Gibson

Tom and Jessica, image: Greg Gibson


Tom and Jessica's wedding, image by Greg Gibson

Tom and Jessica, image: Greg Gibson

Best wishes to Tom and Jessica (they were so easy to work with) we had a great time deejaying your wedding! Also, a big thanks to Greg Gibson for sharing his fantastic images of their wedding, and congrats to Amy for planning the event so flawlessly!

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