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Lawrence and Katie’s Dance Party - Loews Coronado Wedding

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Everything is relative, but Lawrence and Katie had a big wedding, that's assuming 250+ guests is "big" to you. But that means a great party with so many friends and family.

Their reception took place at the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel. It was mid afternoon, but inside the massive ballroom you could have guessed the party was well into the late evening. Uplighting and a beautifully decorated/orchestrated by the talent of Crown Weddings.

Here's a look at the setlist:

Dinner

  • Enki Nyxx - Lonely Heart  
  • Sam Feldt f./Kimberly Anne - Show Me Love (EDX Radio Edit)
  • Ben E. King - Stand By Me
  • Disclosure ft Sam Smith - Latch (G Duppy Reggae Remix)
  • Kaskade ft Estelle - Day Trippin  (Radio Edit)
  • No Way Back ft Mike Beatz - Doin It Well  
  • Ja Rule - Always On Time
  • Mindi Abair - As Good As It Gets
  • David Sanborn - Got to Give it Up
  • Mindi Abair - The Joint
  • Meghan Trainor f./Yo Gotti - Better
  • Mike Perry f./Shy Martin - The Ocean
  • Kygo f./Maty Noyes - Stay
  • Pentatonix - Can't Sleep Love
  • Echosmith - Bright
  • Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
  • Luther Vandross - Never Too Much (Radio Edit)
  • Stevie Wonder - Knocks Me off My Feet (DJ Joey C Edit)
  • Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
  • TLC - Creep (Select Mix Remix)

First Dance
Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Parents Dance
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Open Dancing

  • Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
  • Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  • Michael Buble - Everything
  • The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud to Beg
  • K.C. & the Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
  • Earth, Wind & Fire - September
  • Sia f./Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
  • Beyonce - Crazy In Love
  • Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
  • Louis Prima - Jump Jive an Wail
  • Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  • James Taylor - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
  • Chris Brown - Fine China (Instrumental)
  • Major Lazer f./Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
  • Maroon 5 - Sugar
  • Pharrell Williams - Happy (Pop Edit)
  • R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
  • B-Real, Coolio, Method Man, LL Cool J And Busta Rhymes - Hit Em High
  • E-40 - Tell Me When To Go
  • Ciara - 1, 2 Step
  • Griffith, Marcia - Electric Boogie
  • Usher - Yeah
  • The Chainsmokers f./Halsey - Closer (Promo Only R3hab Intro Edit)
  • Drake f./Wizkid & Kyla - One Dance
  • Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza (SeeB Remix)
  • Party Break - Montel Party Break
  • Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray
  • The Chainsmokers f./ROZES - Roses (Promo Only Quick Edit)
  • Tupac - California Love (Original Version)
  • Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
  • V.I.C. - Wobble
  • Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX - Fancy
  • Pitbull f./Chris Brown - Fun
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling (Select Mix Remix)
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Select Mix Remix)
  • Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Downtown (Promo Only Quick Edit)

Last Dance
Chaka Khan/Montell Jordan - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Vendor Team
DJ/Master of Ceremonies: DJ Kanoya Productions
Coordinator: Crown Weddings
Venue/Catering: Loews Coronado Bay Hotel
Photographer: Petula Pea Photography
Videographer: Anthology Films
Florals: Splendid Sentiments

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Matthew and Felicia’s Dance Party - Hotel Del Coronado Wedding

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Custom signage set guests on the right path at Matt and Felicia's Hotel Del Coronado wedding. 

In a way it was fitting that I DJ’d Matthew and Felicia’s wedding at the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado. The couple actually works at the Del and it was where they met, fell in love and of course shared their vows to each other.

The reason it was fitting, for me, is the Del is probably the venue I’ve DJ’d/MC’d the most weddings at. I do not have an official count, but looking back on the past 14 years, I know I’ve been a part of many. It’s a place where I truly honed my craft as a DJ and MC. In a way I found my love for DJing at this place, in the same spirit Matthew and Felicia found their love for each other.

The ceremony took place on the beach and just a few steps away, on the Windsor Lawn, was where their reception and dance party took place. Del weddings are always a magical, but there is something extra special on nights like this. A perfect Fall evening in Southern California with a Pacific Ocean backdrop and a great group of people having fun and celebrating love!

Here's a look at their setlist:

First Dance
Ben E. King - This Magic Moment

  • Palm Trees - Casanova
  • Stevie Wonder - I Wish (DJ Joey C Extended Edit)
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (Mennska Remix)
  • Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive  
  • Daughter - Get Lucky (Daft Punk Cover) (Holtoug Deep House House Edit)
  • The Beatangers - Do The Funk
  • Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till Get You Get Enough (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Colbie Caillat - I Do
  • Sam Cooke - You Send Me
  • Pentatonix - Can't Sleep Love
  • S.W.V. - Right Here (Human Nature Duet) [Select Mix Remix]
  • American Authors - Best Day Of My Life (Select Mix Remix)
  • Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Craig David - Officially Yours
  • The Beatles - From Me to You
  • Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
  • Marvin Gaye - How Sweet It Is
  • Ray Charles - Ain't That Love
  • Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  • Mike Perry f./Shy Martin - The Ocean
  • Sam Feldt f./Kimberly Anne - Show Me Love (EDX Radio Edit)
  • Lost Frequencies f./Janieck Devy - Reality
  • The Internet f./Kaytranada - Girl
  • Adele - Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
  • Meghan Trainor f./Yo Gotti - Better
  • Ingrid Michaelson - Boys Chase Girls
  • Jack Johnson - Never Know
  • Charming Horses feat. Grace Grundy - Higher Love (Original Mix)

Mother/Son Dance
Beatles - In My Life

Open Dancing

  • Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
  • Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  • Earth, Wind & Fire - September
  • Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Select Mix Remix)
  • Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
  • Phil Collins - Sussudio (Select Mix Remix)
  • Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations (Select Mix Remix)
  • Andy Grammer - Honey, I'm Good (Select Mix Remix)
  • Flo Rida - I Cry
  • Sam Cooke - Cupid
  • Michael Buble - Everything
  • Rod Stewart - We're Having a Party
  • Steve Winwood - Higher Love
  • Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (Kygo Radio Edit)
  • Jagged Edge - Where The Party At
  • Kanye West - Gold Digger
  • Rihanna ft Drake - Work (Lost Kings Remix)  
  • Sia f./Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills (Promo Only Quick Edit)
  • Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
  • Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre ft Nate Dogg - The Next Episode (Loczi & Rafi Remix)
  • The Chainsmokers f./Halsey - Closer (R3hab Remix Radio Edit)
  • Usher - Yeah
  • Party Break - Montel Party Break
  • House of Pain - Old School Jump Off
  • Drake f./Wizkid & Kyla - One Dance
  • Drake - Hotline Bling (Promo Only Verified )
  • Meghan Trainor f./John Legend - Like I'm Gonna Lose You
  • Kungs & Cookin' On 3 Burners - This Girl
  • Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean? (Select Mix Remix)
  • Flo Rida - Low
  • DNCE - Cake By The Ocean (Riddler Remix)  
  • Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Promo Only)
  • Smash Mouth - All-Star
  • Kenny Loggins - Footloose
  • Prince - Raspberry Beret
  • Clash - Train in Vain
  • Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel
  • Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Live)
  • Tupac - California Love (Original Version)
  • Jason Mraz - I'm Yours (Live)



Vendor Team
DJ/Master of Ceremonies: Justin Kanoya, DJ Kanoya Productions
Venue: Hotel Del Coronado
Florals: Nancy Stevens

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Becky and Adam’s Dance Party; Slow Motion Video - Marina Village Wedding

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beckyAdam_marina_village wedding

Adam and Becky’s October, 14, 2016 wedding party was truly an international affair. They had their ceremony and reception at Marina Village in San Diego. The couple, who live in Australia, had guests descend upon San Diego (where Becky grew up) from all over the world. There were friends from Australia, New Zealand and all over the U.S. In fact this was reflected in their grand entrance when we played entrance music specific to the geographic locations that members of the wedding party were from.

It was nice where Kiwi and Australian music tracks were dropped. We event had the slow motion video booth set-up. Check out the video and music setlist below.

Dinner

  • Latroit - Need You Tonight  
  • Kygo f./Maty Noyes - Stay
  • Halsey - Colors (Blonde Remix)
  • Chris Brown - Fine China (Instrumental)
  • Terry Pinnegar - Traveler
  • De La Soul - Ring Ring Ring (Sax Mix) (Instrumental)
  • LL Cool J - Loungin (Who Do You Love)
  • Charming Horses feat. Grace Grundy - Higher Love (Original Mix)
  • Tommy Trash ft Anna Lunoe - Me & U  
  • Chainsmokers ft ROZES - Roses (Adam Foster Remix)  
  • Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
  • Magic! f./Sean Paul - Lay You Down Easy
  • Coldplay - Adventure Of A Lifetime
  • Milky Chance - Stolen Dance (Uptempo Pop Mix)
  • Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Marc Stout & Scott Svejda Island Remix)  
  • Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Disco Mix)  
  • Chromeo - Jealous (I Ain't With It) [Select Mix Remix]
  • James Taylor - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You

First Dance
Traveler - Original Composition

Father/Daughter Dance
Tim McGraw - When The Stars Go Blue

Open Dancing

  • Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Select Mix Remix)
  • Coolio - 1-2-3-4 (Sumpin' New)
  • Usher - Yeah
  • Party Break - Montel Party Break
  • The Chainsmokers f./Halsey - Closer (R3hab Remix Radio Edit)
  • Beyonce ft Jay-Z - Crazy In Love (Mayeda Remix)  
  • Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza (SeeB Remix)  
  • Drake f./Wizkid & Kyla - One Dance
  • Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean
  • Earth Wind & Fire - September Pt. 2 (Select Mix Remix)
  • Michael Jackson - P.Y.T (remix)
  • Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
  • Iggy Azalea f./Charli XCX - Fancy
  • Iggy Azalea - Fancy (Seize Where The Ladies At Edit)
  • Rihanna ft Drake - Work (Lost Kings Remix)  
  • Marcia Griffiths - Electric Boogie
  • Inxs - Need You Tonight
  • Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
  • The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
  • Emotions - Best Of My Love
  • Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Live)
  • Casper - Cha Cha Slide
  • K.C. & the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
  • Lionel Richie - All Night Long (Select Mix Remix)
  • Beatles - Twist and Shout
  • Otis Day & the Knights - Shout
  • Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing

Vendor Team
DJ: DJ Kanoya Productions
Venue: Marina Village
Photographer: Ryann Lindsey Photography
Caterer: Ranch Catering

 

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Monique and Emily’s Dance Party - Martin Johnson House Wedding

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Emily and Monique wed on the picturesque cliff at the Martin Johnson House. 

These two were married after 25 years of partnership ... so wonderful!

Monique and Emily met more than two decades ago when attending the University of California - San Diego. It was only fitting that they returned to La Jolla (they currently reside in Georgia) to marry one another at the Martin Johnson House on October 13, 2016.

This perfect evening (weather, food, ambience) was shared with many family and friends, including Monique and Emily’s two amazing kids who definitely got many of the guests dancing. Their ceremony and reception all took place at the Martin Johnson House, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Scripps Pier. It was a magical night.

Here’s their setlist:

Dinner

  • Beyonce - XO
  • Craig David - Officially Yours
  • Echosmith - Bright
  • Mindi Abair - The Joint
  • Frank Sinatra - I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Little Big Town - Girl Crush
  • Levi Hart - My Kind Of Night
  • Crystal Bowersox - Midnight Train to Georgia
  • Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
  • Magic! - No Way No
  • Jessie J - Flashlight (From Pitch Perfect 2)
  • Pentatonix - Can't Sleep Love
  • Charlie Puth - One Call Away
  • Daya - Hide Away
  • The Delfonics - La-La Means I Love You (Remastered)
  • Martin Page - In The House of Stone and Light
  • Michael Jackson - Human Nature
  • Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
  • Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
  • Allen Stone - Bed I Made
  • Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
  • Ray Charles - Ain't That Love
  • Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight
  • Jack Johnson - Never Know

First Dance
Brad Paisley - Then

Open Dancing - First Set

  • Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk
  • Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up (Hot Classics Remix)
  • Earth Wind & Fire - September Pt. 2 (Select Mix Remix)
  • DNCE - Cake By The Ocean (Riddler Remix)
  • Andy Grammer - Honey, I'm Good (Select Mix Remix)
  • Flo Rida - Low
  • Michael Jackson - P.Y.T.
  • James Taylor - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
  • Sade - By Your Side
  • Kenny Chesney - You Had Me From Hello
  • Rachel Platten - Stand By You
  • Major Lazer f./Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
  • Babyface - For The Cool In You

Anniversary Dance
Alan Jackson - Remember When

Open Dancing - Second Set

  • Silento - Watch Me
  • Pink - Get This Party Started
  • Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance (Select Mix Remix)
  • B-52's - Love Shack
  • Outkast - Hey Ya
  • Kungs & Cookin' On 3 Burners - This Girl
  • Battle Beats - Scratch Sample Two
  • OMI - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Radio Edit)
  • Sia f./Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
  • The Chainsmokers, Halsey - Closer (Select Mix Remix)
  • Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (DJDX The Fix Blend)
  • Mary Chapin  Carpenter - Down At The Twist & Shout
  • Meghan Trainor f./John Legend - Like I'm Gonna Lose You
  • Natalie Cole - This Will Be an Everlasting Love

Last Dance
Isley Brothers - This Old Heart of Mine

Vendor Team
DJ/Master of Ceremonies: Justin Kanoya, DJ Kanoya Productions
Venue: Martin Johnson House
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
Caterer: Waters Fine Catering
Officiant: Ceremonies By Bethel
Photographer: La Vida Creations
Florals: Green Fresh Florals

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Rachel and Doug’s Dance Party - Oceanview Wedding

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I had a an amazing time planning and DJing Rachel and Doug's dance party.

Rachel and I connected many months ago as she was in the early stages of her wedding planning. She had a genuine interest in wanting me to be “her wedding DJ.” When I learned more about her and Doug, each performers in the Dirty Dancing touring group, life long singers/performers and she was also a former Lululemon educator, I knew I wanted to be her DJ.

While she and Doug did the majority of their planning while touring the country and from their home in New York City, it always felt natural to connect with them and ensure all of the music and lighting details of their event were just right.

As an added bonus, I even got to play a couple of popular tunes from Dirty Dancing, which even included recreating that iconic moment with Doug lifting Rachel up during “I’ve Had The Time of My Life” ala Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

Here’s a look at their setlist:

  • Fourplay - Little Foxes
  • Kenny G - Homeland
  • Kirk Whalum - Playing With Fire
  • Fourplay - Rio Rush
  • Notorius B.I.G. - Crush On You
  • 50 Cent - In Da Club
  • Jill Scott - You Got Me
  • Paul Hardcastle - Peace On Earth
  • A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum
  • Norman Brown - West Coast Coolin'
  • Pamela Williams - Fly Away With Me
  • ZHU - Generationwhy (Original Mix)
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) (Mennska Remix)
  • The Beatangers - Do The Funk
  • Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix)
  • Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  • Mindi Abair - The Joint
  • Frank Sinatra - I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Ingrid Michaelson - Boys Chase Girls
  • Beyonce - XO
  • Craig David - Officially Yours
  • Chantal Kreviazuk - Feels Like Home
  • Zedd f./Matthew Koma & Miriam Bryant - Find You
  • Tori Kelly - Should've Been Us (Lost Kings Remix)  
  • Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-o)
  • Charming Horses feat. Grace Grundy - Higher Love (Original Mix)
  • Chainsmokers ft ROZES - Roses (Adam Foster Remix)  
  • Discotron - Disco Ballin'  
  • Mike Perry f./Shy Martin - The Ocean
  • Kygo f./Maty Noyes - Stay
  • Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza (SeeB Remix)  
  • Major Lazer ft Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water (J Rythm BPM Supreme Remix)
  • Zendaya ft Chris Brown - Something New (Intro Clean)

Father/Daughter Dance
Carlisle, Bob - Butterfly Kisses
Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-o)

Mother/Son Dance
Carole King - Child of Mine

Open Dancing - First Set

  • Dean Martin - That's Amore
  • Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
  • Al Green - Let's Stay Together
  • Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  • Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Select Mix Remix)
  • Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
  • Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty
  • Drake f./Wizkid & Kyla - One Dance
  • Timeflies - Once In A While
  • The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face (Select Mix Remix)
  • Kiiara - Gold (J Farell Remix)  
  • Hailee Steinfeld, Grey, Zedd - Starving (Select Mix Remix)

Cake Cutting
Michael Buble - How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You

Open Dancing - Second Set

  • Randy Houser - Runnin' Outta Moonlight
  • Darius Rucker - Wagon Wheel
  • The Contours - Do You Love Me
  • Jennifer Warnes - I've Had The Time of My Life
  • Zedd f./Foxes - Clarity
  • Avicii - Wake Me Up
  • Calvin Harris f./Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love (Promo Only Nicky Romero Quick Edit)
  • Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream
  • DNCE - Cake By The Ocean (Riddler Remix)  
  • V.I.C. - Wobble

Last Dance
Gavin DeGraw - Follow Through

Vendor Team
DJ/Master of Ceremonies: Justin Kanoya, DJ Kanoya Productions
Venue: Oceanview Room
Coordinator: Wilmus Weddings
Photographer: Paige Nelson Photography
Cake: The Sweet Tooth Bakery

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