Our Wedding

People have asked us over the years about our wedding, since we've done close to 1000 since. Leslie and I were married on October 1, 1999, just as we were getting into the wedding business full-time. We chose a great location that Leslie especially had a place in her heart for, and a spot where I DJ'd a wedding for the first time for a friend years earlier - Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. With incredible views, an amazing old money house and impeccably groomed acres of land in the hills above Sunset Blvd., this spot has it all. So much so, that while we were about to start the ceremony we got a surprise visit by Martin Sheen (so L.A.!), who was filming an episode for the West Wing.

We battled Friday traffic in a limo across the west side (so L.A!) to Sean's mother's house for a backyard reception, and the celebrations ensued. With Monty Banks playing some great tunes on piano (he also performed on accordion for the ceremony) and friend Steve DJing up some classics, the reception was so much fun that by 1 a.m., the neighbors had had enough and the LAPD showed up, ending the merriment. Good thing since we had to catch a plane in the early morning to make it to Cape Cod where an east coast reception was held at the Hyannis Yacht Club. A couple days later we were off to Italy, Monte Carlo, southern France, and Spain (where Leslie had a DJ gig!) for an unbelievable honeymoon. A month later, our Seattle friends threw us a party in the International District, with the Dusty 45s rockin' the house. Leave it to us to have three parties for one wedding!

Leslie and Dave

When Leslie was asked to DJ for a School benefit recently, she was pretty excited about the party. Besides helping as the "reader" for the auctioneer and raising 63k in funds for the school, she played some great tunes for the parents to boogie down to throughout the night. Leslie was thrilled when parent Dave Matthews broke out his guitar, plugged into Leslie's mixer and let an alum student perform a song. Then he gave a speech that was awe inspiring. After his time on stage, Dave ended up dancing the night away with his wife on the dance floor, grooving to the Ramones and the Violent Femmes. Leslie made a new friend, connected through music. We get so many requests for Dave's music, especially the great song You and Me, which we've used for more than one first dance and even during a wedding ceremony. The event was a huge success thanks to Dave and DJ Leslie's performance. Leslie's been asked to DJ again, and is excited for next year's event!

Lake Union Cafe

DJ Sean spun some fun for a great couple, Ryan and Karen, who seemed so truly made for each other, the tears were flowing throughout the lovely ceremony performed by Mary Callhoun. The party kicked into high gear during dinner as the bride wanted really upbeat music early during the reception. Once the dancing started, guests were hyped up and ready to rock, dancing until the very last possible minute the venue was booked for. The Lake Union Cafe has become one of Seattle's classic wedding spots. With it's antique interior including a revolving door and mechanical ceiling fans, it definitely has character. We've always noticed the high quality of the food and impeccable service from long-time manager Dann. He has this place down pat and we've always had smoothly run events and enjoyable parties at L.U.C.

Pioneer Park

DJ Sean was the DJ and MC for a huge wedding down in Puyallup. Over 300 guests arrived for the reception of John and Marian. Pioneer Park Pavillion was transformed into a New Orleans Mardi Gras Party by always skillful Lush Parties and Events. Sean obliged with some great Dixieland, Hot Jazz, second line grooves, and cajun soul during the cocktail hour and Thai dinner (didn't fit the theme, but it sure was good!). High energy dancing ensued and the night was a tremendous success. Aaron Horton shot video so we look forward to seeing it all again.