The Civilized Bride - January 21st, 2011

Please join us this Friday evening as Dan and I will be participating in this new concept boutique style Wedding Show.  This will be a stunning and original event that has been sponsored by our dear friends at Wedluxe. Magazine.  Like the concept of Wedluxe, all vendors have been hand picked and are by invite only.  This will make for an enjoyable experience discussing your plans and dreams amongest the industries cream of the crop  Wedding Professionals. 

Stop by and say Hi... we would love to see you!

Cheers,

Dan and Laura Forbes

Ambient Decor Uplighting @ Hockley Valley Resort.

We recently had our Ambient Decor Uplighting set up for an elaborate display at Hockley Valley Resort with our good friend and fellow DJ Matthew Beauchamp.  Here are some pictures which show you just how amazing these fixtures are.  These were even taken during the day, as the sun set and it became dark outside, the room became a soft blue creating a whimsical atmosphere.

16 Uplights were used to highlight the entire ballroom at Hockley Valley Resort.

A Look Back at 2010!

2010...... what can we say other than WOW... what a wonderful year! Our business and family grew last year!  2010 was filled with amazing couples from all around the world.  We also travelled most of Ontario for Weddings and other amazing events. Words cannot tell you what a great year we have had, but pictures can.

~Here are some of photos of some of the highlights of our 2010~



Laura is now the Wedding & Special Event Coordinator for the Alton Mill.

 

Jennifer, Laura, Dan & Lisa in the Funky FotoBooth!



Reception at the Alton Mill

Great Music is Timeless ~ bringing free services to Seniors Homes

Kevin & Nora's Wedding @ The Old Mill

We welcomed baby Chase to the family on April 20!

We invested in Ambient Decor Uplighting (Hockely Valley Display)

Rustic/Elegant Wedding @ the Alton Mill.



Spring Wedding @ King Valley Golf & Country Club

Suze & Andrew's Royal Wedding @ the Royal Ambassador

Rocking it out in Chattam @ The Retro Suites

Uplighting in Aberfoyle.

Rockin' the Top Floor of the Sutton Place Hotel.

Lion Dance

The Great Hall - Toronto

Reception on the Lake with a beautiful Couple



Modern Wedding at the Gardiner Museum

 
2010 was a fantastic year.  We made tons of new friends and colleagues in the Wedding Industry and also had just amazing clients to work along with.  We took a more active roll in the CPDJA and are now reside on the National Advisory Committee. 

2011 looks very promising to make this past year seem lame.... stay tuned for some amazing announcements and updates on where we will go, work and take Sounds of Distinction Entertainment in this new year.

Dan and Laura Forbes

A thank you from Stephanie & Dave.

Dan and I both had the pleasure of working along with Stephanie & Dave for their wedding this past June, Dan as their Dj and I as their Wedding Coordinator. 

Yesterday we received a couple of thank you cards and we wanted to share them with you.  If you are interested in a sneak peek of how their wedding day turned out, I blogged it with photos a couple of months ago. (http://soundsofdistinction.blogspot.com/2010/07/stephanie-dave-june-26th-2010.html)

Here is the first card.

Dear Dan,

Thank you so much for the unreal job you did DJing our wedding.  We still get comments on how fun our wedding was & how our guests at the end of the night kept begging for one more song!  We were so happy you were able to play all of Dave and I's favorite songs!

It truly was a night to remember!

Thanks again!

Stephanie & Dave Collet!

And here is the second card.

Dear Laura,

Thank you so much for the amazing job you did on the day of our wedding. All the behind the scene tasks you did, did not go unnoticed!  Our day ran like clock work because of you and we were both able to enjoy our special day knowing you were there to handle any problems that arose. 

I cannot thank you enough!! You made our day extra special!!

Thank you again,

Dave & Stephanie Collet

Thank you Dave and Stephanie for having both Dan and I as part of your Wedding day.  It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both!

Dan and Laura Forbes.

September 11th, Veronica & Dan's Wedding

I had the pleasure of working along with Veronica & Dan for their phenomenal wedding reception held at the beautiful and historic Alton Mill. (http://www.altonmill.ca/)

This wedding was straight out of a magazine with no details spared.  The amazingly hip & rustic location to the elegant decor & ambiance, created this spectacular event.  The Ceremony was out doors with a setting of maple trees in the background just starting the transformation of fall.  A cocktail reception was held in the Millrace room and Waterfall Courtyard where guests enjoyed the music of an amazing Jazz Trio.

The dinner reception was held under a Marquee in the Annex Courtyard where I took over for the evening. It was beautifully uplit with our Ambient Decor Uplighting to accentuate the natural beauty of the Historic Buildings ruins.  A dance floor was set up under the stars where unfortunately do to this Falls weather we were unable to use.  This was the only downside to the amazing reception.  Dinner was catered by an amazing Chef, Ezra from Chez Vous Dinning (http://www.chezvousdining.com/) and let me say first hand that it was amazing.

After diner, the reception moved back down stairs to the Millrace Room where I was able to work my magic.  The dance floor was packed from their first dance to the end of the night.  I cannot say in words how fun this reception was for me, it felt like I was hanging out with friends all night and playing all of my favorite music.

For the professional video & pictures visit Still Motion's Blog @ http://stillmotionblog.com/2010/10/28/veronica-dan-the-colonel/ and http://stillmotionblog.com/2010/10/25/veronica-dan-the-colonel-food-photos/.

I wish to congratulation Veronica and Dan once more and thank them for choosing me to be a part of such a magical day.

Laura

Wrapping Up Wedding Season.

This years Wedding Season is soon wrapping up for us.  After mid November we have Weddings scattered throughout the winter and we move more into our Corporate and School events.

This years Weddings have been fabulous!  Our couples have been amazing to deal with and they  have all been completely creative in designing amazing yet individual events.  We have designed a way to incorporate our clients musical taste into every event no matter how obscure and it has worked at every event.  What a way to capture the guests from the moment they arrive.

Some of my favorite moments have come from the entertainment that was incorporated into the events that I was lucky enough  to be a part of.  Lion Dances, Drum Dances, Horas, Belly Dancers, Live Bands, Balloon Animal Artists, Caricature Artists, Photo Booths, Impersonator and More.

The trend that I noticed most this year was that couples were choosing ways to entertain thier guests that was above just the DJ.  What a treat for everyone involved.  I think this started for alot of clients who have been through so many weddings over the past few years and wanted something more from their own.  I also believe that with the growing online resources, people are exposed to so many more options and ideas.

With your event, you are only limited by your imagination.  Go the extra mile while planning your next event and give your guests something special to remember.  Even better, find a way to capture the special event so you can share it with family and friends for years to come!

September 3rd, 2010 - Andrea & Chris

We had the absolute pleasure of working along with Andrea and Chris for their recent wedding at they Royal Ambassador.  Not only were they both fantastic and beautiful people, their families were just as nice.

We provided ceremony music, reception music and an amazing uplighting display.  Everything went off without a hitch and we kept a fun and full dance floor all night!

Andrea sent me this quick message just a few days ago!

Hi Dan!


Thank you so so so much to you and Laura! You two were so amazing - I had such a great time! Excellent music selections - I think it was the best music at a wedding by far! We had absolutely nothing but compliments with Vitamin String Quartet - Excellent suggestion!

Thank you so much once again - You did a fantastic job! :)

Andrea

 
Here is a letter that was sent to us this week from Barbara Bean, the mother of the bride, who helped with alot of the planning of this spectacular event.

Dear Dan & Laura

We are now into the middle of September - and the wedding of Andrea and Chris is well behind us.  All of the planning and preparations for such a long time suddenly came to life on September 3rd at the Royal Ambassador in Caledon - and it was over in one day.  But what a spectacular day it was!  There is not one thing about the entire day that I would even dream about changing - or improving.

Everything was absolutely perfect~

Dan and Laura, I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful atmosphere that you created for the entire wedding of my daughter and new son-in -law - from the Ceremony right through to the Last Dance.  You assisted them tremendously in making choices of music for their wedding - and they were so happy with how unique the music for their special day was.  It was not just another wedding - it was 'their' wedding - designed  just for them.

We were very pleased, as well, with the Ambient Decor Uplighting that you provided for the evening reception.  This is an incredible product - and does so much.  The pink glow around the room certainly complimented their theme, and highlighted the already beautiful venue, creating  a breathtaking atmosphere - one that we will remember for many days to come.  It is hard to imagine what we would have missed, had we passed on that.  As I mentioned earlier, it was all so perfect!

Thank you Dan, for taking care of the emceeing for the evening - you did a great job!  I appreciated having you look after this, so that I did not have to impose on any of our guest.

Laura, I am so happy that you were also able to join us for dinner and the evening, as well.  I hope that you enjoyed yourself.  I have seen a couple of the preview pictures from the photo booth - and you looked pretty happy.  All of the vender's who assisted us turned out to be Number One - it was like dealing with friends.

In closing, I just have to say 'Thank You' one more time. You assisted greatly in making my daughter's dream come to life - and your services were much appreciated.  If anyone is ever asking for a recommendation for Disc Jockey services - "Sounds of Distinction" will be Number One on our list.

Yours truly,

Barbara Bean

Here is few pictures of the event!

My very good friend and one of my favorite Photographers Jennifer Images was their that day with her assistant Lisa.  We had so much fun taking part in their Funky Photo Booth that they had set up and so did all the guests, it was packed all night.  Check out Jen's Blog for a sneak peak at some of the great pictures that they captured! www.jenniferimages.ca/blog

 Here is my favorite!

 

 A huge congratulations going out to Andrea & Chris!  We had so much fun being a part of such a wonderful day!  We wish you countless years of happiness!