Of all the bilingual San Diego wedding DJs in America’s finest city, Marisol and David chose yours truly to DJ and MC their Martin Johnson House wedding on Saturday, April 21, 2018 (that’s my birthday BTW–woot woot).
THE LOVE STORY
Marisol & David met in 2004 when Marisol’s sister told David that she had a sister who thought he was cute. In June 2015—a day after their roommates moved out–Marisol & David found themselves with an empty house all to themselves. David thought it was the perfect time to start their life together. He proposed and I think we all know how Marisol answered 🙂 Together, they enjoy Netflix, hanging out with their dogs Penny and Ruby, going to the movies, facials, and playing Mario Kart.
THE CEREMONY
Marisol & David got married at Church Mary Star of the Sea.
THE MARTIN JOHNSON HOUSE WEDDING RECEPTION
After a mariachi band entertained during Cocktail Hour & dinner, we got the toasts rolling. Then M&D did their First Dance to “At Last,” Etta James–a classic! The Father-Daughter Dance followed to Ismael Miranda’s “Mi Niña Bonita.” I introduced the dance by saying, “Marisol dice que su papa es muy generoso, paciente, y cariñoso. El le enseñó la importancia de trabajo duro. El dedica todo su tiempo a ayudar a los demás. Su recuerdo favorito con su papa es cuando ellos fueron a obtener yogur congelado en las calurosas noches de verano y ver películas de Jackie Chan. Ahora Marisol y su padre, Roberto, van a compartir un baile especial.”
Next David danced with his mom to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” I introduced this dance by saying, “David admires his mom’s positive outlook on life. She’s an excellent role model, great leader, and he appreciates all of the love and support she has given him throughout the his life. Y ahora David y su madre, Robin, van a compartir un baile especial.”
After we started the dancing at this Martin Johnson House wedding, we did break to cut the cake to Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E” and toss the bouquet to “Single Ladies” by Beyonce.
THE BILINGUAL PLAYLIST
For the dance music playlist at this Martin Johnson House wedding, the bride and groom requested lots of Top 40, some Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, and Motown/Funk, and about 50% Spanish music (Salsa, Merengue, Cumbias, & Reggaeton). Marisol & David wanted PG-13 early on then some R/X-rated as it got later. Their must-play list consisted of: Suavemente – Elvis Crespo, La Bomba – Azul Azul, Mi Gente – J Balvin, Willy William Feat Beyonce, La Vida Es Un Carnaval – Celia Cruz, La Gozadora – Gente de Zona, La Camisa Negra – Juanes, Ignition Remix – R Kelly, Bump N Grind – R Kelly, Lets Groove – Earth, Wind, & Fire, Time of Our Lives – Pitbull, Ne-yo, Don’t Stop ‘Till Get Enough – Michael Jackson, Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers, and Crazy in Love – Beyonce.
The “Play If You Can” list at this bilingual Martin Johnson House wedding included: Vivir Mi Vida – Marc Anthony, Yo No Se Manana – Luis Enrique, Oye- La Sonora Dinamita, Despacito – Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, Madre Tierra (Oye) – Chayanne, Echa Pa’lla (Manos Pa’rriba) – Pitbull, Mi Primer Millon – Bacilos, Danza Kuduro – Don Omar, El Mismo Sol – Alvaro Soler, Te Mando Flores – Fonseca, Bailando – Enrique Iglesias, Sergio el Bailador – Bronco, A Mover La Colita – La Sonora Dinamita, Dance With Me – 112, Good Night – John Legend, Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira, Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson, Chantaje – Shakira, All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor, Step in the Name of Love – R Kelly, Le Freak – Chic, God’s Plan – Drake, One Dance – Drake, Havana – Camila Cabello, The Middle – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey, Work From Home- Fifth Harmony, Yeah – Usher, and Burn – Usher.
The newlyweds had these on their “do not play” list: Disco, 80s Pop/Rock/New Wave, Oldies, 70s/Classic Rock, Big Band/Rat Pack, New Country, Slow Dances, line dances/slides, limbo, chicken dance, and Lil Jon’s “Get Low.”
PHOTO BOOTH
Marisol & David hired me to handle their San Diego photo booth as well. See the full wedding photo booth gallery.
Again, I was honored to be the one and only San Diego wedding DJ Marisol and David trusted with their Martin Johnson House La Jolla wedding. Thank you! See more at #DudeUrGettingADale.
SAN DIEGO WEDDING VENDOR LIST
Here is the amazing team of San Diego wedding vendors I had the pleasure of working with on this April wedding:
Venue ➔ Martin Johnson House in La Jolla
Day-Of Coordinator ➔ friend Mai Lynn Che
Catering ➔ Buckboard Catering
DJ/Photo Booth ➔ Staci Nichols
Photography ➔ Julia Stine Photography
Officiant ➔ Father James Rafferty
Cake Bakery ➔ Edelweiss Bakery
Flowers ➔ Wholesale Flowers
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