If ever there was a couple that was made for each other….it’s Chelsea and Lance. Lance owns his own DJ company Sound Bytes DJs based in Traverse City so who does another DJ hire when it comes time for him and his beloved to get married. I was honored to be chosen to be Chelsea and Lance’s Wedding Entertainment Director.
The team:
Venue: Williamsburg Creekside
Photographer: James Fry
All photos in post (except for the first one) are compliments of James Fry Photography. Some couples you meet and you KNOW they were meant for each other. THAT is Chelsea and Lance to a “T”. I loved getting to know them and hearing their story. Their story is one that is common for us DJs. Boy asks out girl at dance, girl says “yes”, boy becomes smitten and follows girl to college, they fall in love and live happily ever after. :) Just as common as that scenario is, they share a love that is uniquely theirs.
Lance and Chelsea originally found me on a popular DJ forum http://start.mobilebeat.com. Lance and I are both members there and he put out a post searching for a DJ for his own reception. Having worked at hundreds of weddings with his company Sound Bytes DJs, Lance knew exactly what he and Chelsea wanted. We met twice in person in lower Michigan before finalizing plans on the phone before the big day.
Lance and Chelsea are also big supporters of TOMS shoes, and this was definitely a TOMS wedding, as their wedding party footwear was TOMS. Guests arrived to the beautiful tent at Williamsburg Creekside and I assisted in having them sign the beautiful quilt (what a unique idea for a guestbook). From there the wedding party was toasted and roasted with our introductions with a fun table invite for dinner as well. Lance and Chelsea’s Best Man Byron and Maid of Honor Caitlin gave wonderful toasts fitting the new couple.
After dinner, we shared Lance and Chelsea’s Love Story with their guests followed by their specialty dances. We even got Carolyn up a little later in the night with a big circle around her celebrating her birthday that day. The garter/bouquet portion was a big hit, with a friendly ex boyfriend/girlfriend catching it so we had fun with them as well. About 11pm, a torrential downpour started but that still couldn’t put a damper on the night’s dance floor as the rain was coming in around us uncles were putting up the sides of the tent once again to ensure everything was A OK. Lance, Chelsea and their friends and family stayed until midnight with everyone having a blast. Hands down, one of the most memorable receptions of the year. Thank you Lance and Chelsea!