Of all the San Diego DJs calling America’s finest city home, Brooke & Mark chose DJ Staci to rock their Luce Loft wedding on Friday, December 28, 2018. The following write-up is based on San Diego DJ Staci’s crazy organized & detailed outline for this Luce Loft wedding.
LUCE LOFT WEDDING CEREMONY
Prelude ➔ Piano
Wedding Party Processional ➔ Piano
Bride’s Processional ➔ Canon in D
Recessional ➔ Signed Sealed Delivered, I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
THE COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER MUSIC
While San Diego DJ Staci offers couples pre-set cocktail & dinner playlists to choose from, Brooke & Mark opted to hand-select their background music for their Luce Loft wedding.
Cocktail Music ➔ Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Everly Brothers, Michael Buble, Temptations, Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac, Sam Cooke, Johnny Hartman, Chris Stapelton, Little Big Town, Ed Sheehan
Dinner Music ➔ Sinatra, Madonna, Louis Prima, Sam Smith, Dave Matthews, Foreigner, Drifters, Pink, Bruno Mars, Backstreet Boys, The Outfield (Your Love), Electric Love (Borns), Closer (Chainsmokers), Prince
LUCE LOFT WEDDING RECEPTION
MC Welcome ➔ “Good evening! Welcome to Brooke & Mark‘s wedding reception!!! I am the Master of Ceremonies, DJ Staci. Please take your seats so we can officially welcome our guests of honor. Be sure to post your photos today with #SheelyHalby. If you need to charge your devices, I do have a mini charging station up here including some universal chargers.
“Ladies & gentlemen, put your hands together for the introduction of the wedding party…
Grand Entrance ➔
1. The Dynasty Intro Instrumental — Jay Z ➔ Give it up for Groomsman Chris H & Bridesmaid Julia B!!!
2. Dirt Road Anthem, Jason Aldean ➔ Show some love to Groomsman Matthew H & Bridesmaid Natalie K!!!
3. Welcome to the Party (from Deadpool) ➔ Please welcome Man of Honor Gabriel B & Best Man Michael H!!!
4. Freaks – Timmy Trumpet ➔ “They met on February 13, 2016. Together they enjoy Yoga, walking their dog, hiking, working out, dining out, & cuddling. They are planning a trip to Cabo for their honeymoon. Ladies & gentlemen, get on your feet to welcome–for the FIRST TIME EVER–Mr. and Mrs. Mark H!!!
➔ First Dance ➔ Nothing Can Change this Love – Sam Cooke ➔ fade early: yes…about 2:02 ➔ “On February 11, 2018, Mark & Brooke had reached the end of a hike. They were taking some photos over-looking the nearby waterfall. Mark turned to Brooke and said, ‘Can I ask you a serious question?’ Brooke rolled her eyes because Mark often said that exact phrase and what followed was never a serious question. She reluctantly replied, ‘What?’ Mark then got down on one knee & took a ring out of his pocket. ‘Will you marry me?,’ he said. She never did reply yes because she was too busy gasping, gawking, and tearing up as Mark slid the ring on her finger. And now we welcome Mr. and Mrs. Halby to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.”
➔ Newlywed Brief Welcome/Thank You Speech
5:45pm ➔ Meal Served: Buffet ➔ Dismiss tables: no
➔ Toasts ➔ whatever the guests are already drinking ➔ “Ladies & gentlemen, I hope you are enjoying your meals. May I have your attention please for the toasts? Welcome our first speaker:
➔ Father of the Bride, Jack S
➔ Father of the Groom, Anthony H
➔ Brooke’s Man of Honor & Best Friend, Gabriel B
➔ Mark’s roommate for 19 years…or should I say “womb-mate”…Michael H
*Toasting Notes: For both fathers…if it turns to politics or goes over 8 min, turn mic off
➔ Mother-Son Dance ➔ Close your Eyes – Michael Buble’ ➔ fade early: yes ➔ “About his mom, Mark says: ‘I really do believe most women couldn’t do what my mom did and be as successful at it as she was. At one point, she was raising 5 children under the age of 5. All of us survived and none of us are in jail. It’s incredible. She really was born to be a mother…and is damn good at one of the most important jobs in the world. My mom has the perfect combination of tenacity and vigor mixed with love, affection, and compassion.’ Let’s welcome Mark & his mother, Charlene H, to the dance floor to share a special dance.”
➔ Father-Daughter Dance ➔ The Way You Look Tonight- Steve Tyrell ➔ fade early: Yes ➔ “About her dad, Brooke says, ‘I have so many wonderful memories with my dad. Growing up every Sunday, he would take my brother and I somewhere fun. It was generally the Wild Animal Park, the zoo, Sea World, or the movies. Growing up, I always looked forward to Sunday knowing I would be able to spend quality time with my Dad and eat extra junk food. My dad taught me: early to bed, early to rise…makes a man happy, wealth, and wise. Now let’s welcome Brooke & her father, Jack S, to the dance floor.”
➔ Group Photo on Dance Floor
➔ Open Dancing
7:30/8:00pm ➔ Garter Removal ➔ Between the Sheets Isley Brothers
➔ Garter Toss ➔ Eye of the Tiger
➔ Bouquet Toss (with football) ➔ Foxy Lady Jimmi Hendrix
➔ Longest Married Couple Dance ➔ Al Green, Let’s Stay Together
➔ Open Dancing
10:27 ➔ Last Dance ➔ Save the Last Dance for Me – Drifters
BROOKE & MARK’S DANCE MUSIC RECIPE
Dance Music Rating ➔ R- or X-rated (uncensored songs containing swear words)
Play A Lot ➔ Top 40/Pop, 90s R&B/Boy Bands/Pop, Hip Hop/R&B, Oldies
Play A Few ➔ 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, Danceable Rap, Big Band/Rat Pack, Electronic Dance Music, 70s/Classic Rock, Slow Dances
♥ M U S T – P L A Y S ♥
Ass Hypnotized – TJR, Jerk It – Thunderheist, Dura – Daddy Yankee, Calabria – Enur, Reggatronic – Swing Savage Island, Pep Rally – Missy Elliot, Anaconda – Nicki Minaj, Drop that Kitty – Ty Dollar Sign, Al Jolsen The Anniversary Song (for Mark’s dad)
♥ P L A Y – I F – Y O U – C A N ♥
Bailar – Deorro
♥ D O – N O T – P L A Y S ♥
Limbo, Chicken Dance, Macarena, YMCA, Celebration – Kool & Gang
LUCE LOFT WEDDING FLOOR PLAN
SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST
Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this Luce Loft wedding:
Venue ➔ Luce Loft
DJ/MC/Lighting ➔ DJ Staci, the Track Star
Catering ➔ San Diego Taco Company (hands down–best Taco catering in San Diego IMO)
Photography ➔ Hoami from Dear Darling Photography
Flowers ➔ Alpine Garden & Gifts
Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Brooke & Mark trusted with their Luce Loft wedding. Thank you!
Post by DJ Track Star Staci
I'm DJ Track Star Staci, an international DJ, MC, turntablist, & producer for 14 years. My clients have included: Lamborghini, Victoria's Secret, Reebok, and many more. My performances are trusted at A-list events like Comic Con, Entrepreneur of the Year, and movie premieres. I've rocked Sr. Frogs in Cancun, music festivals, the Vegas strip, celebrity events, & 500 weddings. Check my availability, get an instant fee estimate, or listen to some of my DJ sets or my original remixes & mash-ups.
