Of all the San Diego DJs calling America’s finest city home, Kristen & Nicholas chose DJ Staci to rock their Sunset Temple wedding on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The following write-up is based on San Diego DJ Staci’s crazy organized & detailed outline for this Sunset Temple wedding.
THE SUNSET TEMPLE WEDDING CEREMONY
Prelude ➔ Piano
First Processional ➔ At Last by Etta James
Second Processional ➔ A Kiss to Build a Dream On by Louis Armstrong
Recessional ➔ Something’s Got a Hold on Me by Etta James
THE COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER MUSIC
San Diego DJ Staci offers couples pre-set cocktail & dinner playlists to choose from. Kristen & Nicholas opted for DJ Staci’s Big Band/Old Jazz/Swing vibe for the background music at their Sunset Temple wedding.
SUNSET TEMPLE WEDDING RECEPTION
7:00 PM ➔ Photo Booth opens
7:20 PM ➔ MC Welcome ➔ “Good evening! Welcome to Kristen & Nicholas‘ wedding reception!!! I am the Master of Ceremonies, DJ Staci. Please take your seats so we can officially welcome our guests of honor. Please be sure to post your photos today with #Meant2B. 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 ➔ “Bad Boy, Good Man,” Tape Five
Please welcome Groomsman Bryce P & Bridesmaid Alyssa H!!!
Show some love to Groomsman Graham W & Bridesmaid Paige T!!!
Give it up for Groomsman Nicholas B & Bridesmaid Nicole G!!!
Please welcome Groomsman Andy & Bridesmaid Jennifer G!!!
Show some love to Best Man Ryan N & Bridesmaid Hannah D!!!
Give it up for Groomsman Johnathan & Maid of Honor Dana M!!!
➔ “Charleston (Radio Edit),” by Wolfgang Lohr ➔ “They met in high school in 2009 but didn’t spend time together until college. At UCSB, their common friend, Bryce, invited them both to Chipotle one day. At Chipotle, they talked about all the new super hero movies coming out. He segued that into an invite for her to come over & watch the latest Avengers movie. A few dates later, they shared their first kiss under the stars…awwww. Together they enjoy drinking beer, running around Balboa Park, spending time with family, and road trips. When one of these two is in a bad mood, the other will fake fight them with a variety of invisible weapons until the other is laughing. For their honeymoon, they are planning a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Ladies & gentlemen, get on your feet to welcome–for the FIRST TIME EVER–Mr. and Mrs. B!!!!”
➔ First Dance ➔ La Vie en Rose by Louis Armstrong ➔ Start the song at 1:20, play til the end ➔ “In July 2017, Nic & Kristen went to Palm Springs for her birthday with some friends. At the house they had rented for the occasion, Kristen’s sister told her she had a birthday present she wanted to give her…and asked her to hang out in her room, getting ready for dinner, while she got the gift ready. When Kristen came out, she saw a line of candles leading her to the backyard & Nick was waiting with photos of them together. He totally forgot the speech he had practiced but somehow managed to string something together. She heard the word ‘forever’ and burst into happy tears. He followed up with a very important question…well, we know how Kristen answered because we are about to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bivens to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.”
➔ Combo Parent Dance ➔ “Forever Young” by Jazzystics ➔ fade early: yes ➔ “And now let’s welcome Nicholas with his mother, Lisa, and Kristen with her father, Christopher, to the dance floor to share a special dance.”
➔ Meal Served: Food Stations ➔ Dismiss tables: Day-Of Coordinator ➔ Menu: Tacos outside
8:15 PM ➔ Toasts ➔ champagne ➔ “Ladies & gentlemen, may I have your attention please for the toasts. We’ll begin with…
➔ Father of the Bride, Christopher M
➔ Best Man Ryan N
➔ Maid of Honor Dana M
➔ “And now a few words from Mr. & Mrs. B”
➔ Group Photo on Dance Floor
➔ Open Dancing (start with “In The Mood”/“Midnight Serenade” Glen Miller, “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” Puppini Sisters, “Sing Sing Sing” Louis Prima. Get more & more current.)
10:00 PM ➔ Photo Booth closes, photographer leaves
11:25 PM ➔ Last Dance ➔ “Come on Eileen”
KRISTEN & NICHOLAS’ DANCE MUSIC RECIPE
Dance Music Rating ➔ R&X-rated OK
Play A Lot ➔ Top 40/Pop, 60s/70s Old School, 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, 90s Pop/Rock/Rap, Hip Hop
Play a Few ➔ Electro Swing/Old Swing
♥ M U S T – P L A Y S ♥
Tell me you love me by Galantis, Shut up and Dance by Walk the Moon, Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne, Sweet Caroline, A Little Party Never Killed Nobody by Fergie, Dynamite
♥ P L A Y – I F – Y O U – C A N ♥
Under Pressure by Queen, Thrift Shop by Macklemore, My House by Flo Rida, Thriller by Michael Jackson, Crazy in Love – Kid Koala Version, Day N’ Nite by Kid Cudi
♥ D O – N O T – P L A Y S ♥
Jackson 5, YMCA, Chicken Dance
SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST
Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this Sunset Temple wedding:
Venue/Day-Of Coordination ➔ Sunset Temple
Catering ➔ Rustik Catering and Taquizas Victor
DJ/MC ➔ DJ Staci, the Track Star
Photography ➔ Alex & Jana
Photo Booth ➔ Union Photo Booth
Videography ➔ Cross & Co Studios
Flowers ➔ Urban Garden Floral
Desserts ➔ Grocery store
Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Kristen & Nicholas trusted with their Sunset Temple 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.
