August 2, 2008 - Marissa & Nathan's Reception

OK…so I arrive at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Southpointe on Saturday and unload my equipment into the ballroom. As I’m getting ready to head back outside to park my van, the ballroom lights start to flicker…then dim…then flicker…then dim. Somewhere I hear the sound of an industrial generator kick in…then the ballroom lights go dark and the emergency lights go on…we’ve lost power! Because I continued to set-up my equipment, I was asked by a member of the hotel’s staff if I was an optimist…you bet I am! Fortunately, the electric company restored powered about a half hour before I was to start…crisis averted!

Well, there was definitely no lack of energy as we celebrated Marissa & Nathan’s wedding day. I don’t think I saw either of them without a smile on their face the entire evening. Their guests sang, danced, cheered, and celebrated like crazy…my kind of crowd!

I have to say that I am a bit jealous of Marissa & Nathan. They’re honeymooning in Aruba, which is where my wife & I spent our honeymoon…we can’t wait to go back someday! I hope you both have a wonderful trip and come back with a lifetime of wonderful memories!

P.S. – Great to see you Kelly & Rob and thanks for the referral!

First Dance Song – When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss