Of all the San Diego wedding DJs calling America’s finest city home, Liesel & Francisco chose me to DJ and MC their Patio on Goldfinch wedding on Sunday, 10-7-18. The following write-up is based on San Diego DJ Staci’s crazy organized & detailed outline for this restaurant wedding.
THE PATIO ON GOLDFINCH WEDDING CEREMONY
Processional (walk in together) ➔ Piano Guys – Can Help Fallin in Love
Recessional ➔ “Signed Sealed & Delivered,” Stevie Wonder
THE COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER MUSIC
While San Diego DJ Staci offers couples pre-set cocktail & dinner playlists to choose from, Francisco & Liesel opted to hand-select their background music for their Patio on Goldfinch wedding.
Cocktail/Dinner Music ➔ Stevie Wonder – For Once In My Life, Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love, James Taylor – How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, Ben E King – Stand By Me, Louis Armstrong – La Vie en Rose, Nat King Cole – When I Fall In Love, Leon Bridges – Coming Home, The Temptations – My Girl, Jack Johnson – Better Together, Michel Bublé – Everything, Natalie Cole – This Will Be An Everlasting Love, Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight, Norah Jones – Come Away With Me, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Etta James – At Last, Sam Cooke – What A Wonderful World, The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody, Bobby Darin – Beyond The Sea, Nat King Cole – Unforgettable, Frank Sinatra – I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Etta James – A Sunday Kind of Love, Louis Armstrong – A Kiss To Build A Dream On, Andy Williams – Moon River, Los Panchos – Quizás, Quizás, Quizás, Los Panchos – Cien Años, Guantanamera – Celia Cruz, Leon Bridges, Spanish music of the same vibe
Welcome ➔ “Good evening! Welcome to Francisco & Liesels wedding reception!!! I am the Master of Ceremonies, DJ Staci. Please take your seats. Lets take a minute to acknowledge all of the out of town guests….raise your hand if you traveled here today from out of state? From out of the country?”
➔ First Dance ➔ “Mi Verdad,” Mana & Shakira ➔ fade early: ➔ “Now we welcome the newlyweds to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife. This song talks about finding refuge in love in the midst of a harsh world.”
➔ Newlywed Brief Welcome/Thank You Speech➔ yes
➔ Toasts➔ whatever already drinking ➔ “Ladies & gentlemen, may I have your attention please for the toasts. Please welcome our first speaker:”
➔ Friends of the Bride, Lauren & Heidi
➔ Sister of the Groom, Celina
➔ Friends of the Bride, Mial & Kaitlin
➔ Sister of the Groom, Brenda
7:00 pm ➔ Meal Served: Buffet
➔ Shoe Game ➔ yes ➔
Group Photo on Dance Floor
➔ Open Dancing
9:55 PM➔ Last Dance
➔ Send-Off ➔ “You Are the Best Thing,” Ray LaMontagne
FRANCISCO & LIESEL’S DANCE MUSIC RECIPE
Dance Music Rating ➔ PG-13 early then few
Swears ➔ OK later
Priority During Dancing ➔ read the crowd, use my expertise, maximize dancing
Genres ➔ Top 40/Pop, 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, 90s RB/Boy Bands/Pop, Oldies, 70s/Classic Rock, Motown/Funk, Electronic Dance Music, 2000s
50% English ➔ use my expertise
50% Spanish ➔ Cumbias, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue
♥ M U S T – P L A Y S ♥
1. I Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas, 2. Bailando Spanish Version feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, 3. Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran, 4. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond when BG present), 5. In The Mood – Glenn Miller, 6. Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon, 7. All Of Me – John Legend, 8. Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi, 9. Perfect – Ed Sheeran, 10. Then – Brad Paisley
♥ P L A Y I F Y O U C A N ♥
Alegres de la Sierra – Mi Yaquesita, The Proclaimers- I’m Gonna Be 500 Miles, Gipsy Kings – Bamboleo, Smooth – Rob Thomas/Santana
♥ D O N O T P L A Y S ♥
Not much banda if any, EDM
SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST
Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this Patio on Goldfinch wedding:
Venue Contact/Caterer ➔ Patio on Goldfinch Restaurant
DJ/MC/Lighting ➔ DJ Staci, the Track Star
Photographer ➔ Isaac Valencia
Officiant ➔ Dan & Israel (friends)
Cake Bakery ➔ Extraordinary Desserts
Florist ➔ Costco
Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Liesel & Francisco trusted with their Patio on Goldfinch restaurant 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.
