Pittsburgh DJ Kelli Burns

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Carrie and Sean: The Frick, September 12, 2009

September 28, 2009 | Posted in Associates, Music, Weddings, Tagged
 Sean and Carrie  
 
The Love Story
The love story of Carrie and Sean starts met when they through a group of mutual friends at Soba in 2004.  They started up a conversation and it came up that Sean’s Mother worked at the make-up counter at Macy’s.  Carrie was upset that she missed the free gift with a purchase of make-up. Sean immediately got on the phone with his Mom and said “Mom, I got a hottie on the hook and I need your help to reel her in!”  Sean’s mother, Thelma then replied “I know you need all the help that you can get, and I’ll have it for you tomorrow.”  Carrie thought that Sean was joking and not actually talking to anyone on his phone.  To Carrie’s surprise, Sean had the gift for their first date. They dated for a while and on a special night in March 2008, they returned to Soba.  Sean had everything planned with the staff at Soba.  When they sat for dinner, the first course came and it was soup.  Sean had the ring placed in the soup bowl without any soup.  Carrie was totally surprised when the lid was lifted. Sean proposed that they spend the rest of their lives together.  Carrie said yes, and the rest is history.

I really enjoyed working with Carrie and Sean.  Sean really made me laugh.  He was funny, sarcastic, witty, and just a lot of fun to be with.  Carrie was always so kind and would hit Sean on the shoulders and say “Quit it”  whatever he was kidding about.

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Wedding Service Providers

The day was beautiful at The Frick and with Gini Calabrese leading the way only lead to success.  I found Gini to be very organized, flexible, considerate and accommodating.  Thank you Gini. 

The Catering was done by Rania.  Her staff was excellent to work with.  Susie made things happen and I was happy to work with someone who cared how the event was going go. 

Speacial lighting was done by ADS Lighting.  Their colors were pink.  Andy Shick the owner and operator had a collection of lanterns in all differnt sizes over the dance floor area.  Andy even came through last minute to fullfill a special request from Carrie and Sean.

The photographer for the event was Melody Farrin.  I have worked with Melody in a few times and only find her very easy to work with. Its great to have people around you that are kind and talented.

Last but no least, Carrie and Sean decided to have a videographer last minute and I recommended John Tunney from Digital Keepsakes Video.  I know John from doing his daughter’s wedding last year and know he does exceptional work.

Music Selections From Carrie and Sean 

Entrance Song:“At Last” by Etta James  Then Sean’s mother Thelma surprised Carrie and Sean by having me play into ”The 12th Man” From Dusty Drake, It’s a Steeler fight song.                                                                                                          

First Dance:  “Misty” Johnny Mathis                                                                                                                                                       

Carrie and Her Mom (Julie): “Because You Loved Me” Celine Dion                                                                                           

Sean and His Mom (Thelma): “You Raise Me Up” Josh Groban                                                                                                     

Carrie and Her Dad (Ed):  What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong                                                                                    

Sean and Aunt Jo:  “I Hope you Dance” Lee Ann Womack                                                                                                             

Sean and Aunt Terri:  “Thankful” Josh Groban 

My Highlights

Here are some things that stuck out to me that night.

Sean’s best man was his brother Seth  and he had a very nice speech about how controlling his brother was and that if he needed any help with the speech that he would send over some “speech making tips” from Google.  We all laughed at how they interacted and then Seth really spoke from his heart and we were all moved.  You don’t see that every weekend.

 Carrie and Sean wanted to surprise their guests by doing a Steeler Medley instead of taking off the garter and throwing the bouguet.  So when it came time for Sean to pull off her garter, I started “The Stripper” which is a campy song that everyone has heard before.  After about 20 seconds Sean pulled out two Steeler towels and started spining them in the air and the place went nuts!  I went right into a whole Steeler Medley of songs, even the Pittsburgh Polka.

I’m glad I met you Carrie and Sean I will always remember the special touches you put on your wedding reception!  Best to you both!

Kelli Burns                                                                                   

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