A Fun Desert Wedding! Alicia & Dominic at Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, Palm Desert, California

                                  DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ 805-440-5504 www.p1dj.com

 Beautiful decor set with our amber uplighting the the Hyatt Indian Wells.

                We are absolutely blessed to do most of our events on California's beautiful Central Coast in and around San Luis Obispo. A few times a year we get a chance to travel and do events in other areas, this time we were in the Desert at a Hyatt Resort in Indian Wells (in the Palm Springs area) which is actually where this DJ grew up. I got a chance to spend time with friends and family and see how a different area hosts events. The scale is different, the style is generally more formal but the end goal is the same, make our clients day be exactly what they want. We worked with a coordinating team from "The Bride and I" and I'll just say it, April is no joke, total class, I'll work with her team any time. She was handed a venue which is beautiful, (at times very busy) and the event locations were spread all over this huge property. She did what the best coordinators do, dialed in the flow of the event in her timeline and her vendors which kept everything on track. The Bride and Groom were young, fun and crazy with both families and all of their friends having the time of their lives. While I won't be giving up our beautiful area any time soon, it was great to see good vendors doing what they do in a different setting. Thank You to The Feist and Donati Families for including me on this amazing day, I loved being your DJ. For those of you Brides planning a Wedding, I took tons of pics (remember these are from my phone..lol) below and added all the vendor info from So Cal.... :) good times

The Venue & Catering: Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, Indian Wells, Cal. Hyatt.com 

The Coordinating: "The Bride and I" ‎www.thebrideandi.com ‎

The Officiant: Nick Balsamo www.deserthomesource.com

The Photography: Jennifer Yount  http://jenniferyount.com

The DJ: DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ (duh) www.p1dj.com

Uplighting: DJ Bob

Floral & Rentals: Artisan Events www.artisanevents.com

April and Team from "The Bride and I" coordinating

The main outdoor ceremony site at The Hyatt Indian Wells

Absolutely fantastic Officiant Nick Balsamo

A cool look at the isle way done by Artisan Events

The table settings were really beautiful. 

Our Bride and Groom's 1st dance moment 

Live violin trio for the ceremony

Our amber uplighting with the dance floor jumping

Our amber up lighting looked amazing with the room and settings

With Elizabeth & Doug, Married March 29th,2014

The inside of Taft Ranch barn for Liz and Doug's wedding march 29th with DJ Bob

                   Taft Ranch has one of the largest barns I've ever seen, from the amazing flowers done to perfection to the easy going photographer, this place was utilized to it's greatest extent by this Fireman and his Bride. A windy but beautiful day set the stage for a perfect ceremony and a reception that was so different than most. They even had a huge life size version of beer pong to go with all of the festivities. This was a fun, crazy day with a great couple. Thanks to all the great vendors that helped make it all roll. Lots of pics below and all the vendor info, Go Bride's GO :)

Catering: Popolo Catering (Iliana) www.popolocatering.com

Music and Dancing: DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ www.p1dj.com

Wedding Photography (not the images herein): Nicole Boughton: www.nicoleboughtonphotography.com

Flowers: Erin - Sprigs Flowers SLO - www.sprigsfloraldesigns.com

BEER PONG FOR BIG PEOPLE :)

Iliana - Popolo Catering's awesome Coordinator

A pre-event shot as the guests checked out the venue

The last dance of the night with good peeps all around - just how it's supposed to be.

 

2014 Father Daughter Dance In Pismo Beach!

Sold OUT! Under The Sea at the Father Daughter Dance 2014 in Pismo Beach, California

Had such a blast tonight in Pismo, The Father Daughter Dance is amazing every year and this was even better this year with The Vet'a Hall looking like an amazing Ocean scene. Thanks to all the DJ's who helped me put together the lighting for tonight, it was beautiful. Colleen and her crew from Pismo Rec. worked so hard on this, great job guys.

Let's Roll! Nancy & Gabe, Got Married at Madonna Inn with DJ Bob Feb 1st, 2014

                Madonna Inn is always a great place to get married and lived up to it's rep for our 1st wedding of the year. Gabe and Nancy are so nice and wanted us be part of their big day after meeting us at the Central Coast Bride Wedding Fair last year. When a Bride and Groom connect with us in the midst of a huge event like that with all our main competition in the room as well, it's an amazing compliment. From the music to the Food and the whole vibe, the vision they had for the night was put in to full bloom by Ricardo from Elegant Details, we provided the uplighting which was the crowning touch to the colors they chose and the room really popped.  The easy style of this Bride and Groom showed in every part of the night. awesome...... and for you future Brides, here are all the details on their team of great Wedding Pro's. (and lots more pics below)

Location & Catering: Madonna Inn in the Venetian Room. www.madonnainn.com

Event Design: Ricardo, Elegant Details elegant-details.com

Photography: Kaila,  Lunalily Photography lunalilyphotography.com

Gabe & Nancy's Wedding at Madonna Inn

Music MC/DJ: DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ www.p1dj.com

Wedding Cake at Madonna Inn

Colors: Eggplant, Ivory, Lilac

Dancing at Madonna Inn at Gabe & Nancy's Wedding with DJ Bob 

Wedding at Madonna Inn with DJ Bob

DJ Bob at Madonna Inn, Nancy & Gabe's Wedding

Palm Desert Wedding Style with Nick & Brenda at Palm Valley Country Club

                  This Wedding for Nick and Brenda at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert Cal. had a touch of everything. It was emotional at times, crazy fun and especially cool because of the Bride and Groom. They even had a Giraffe, yes I said a giraffe...lol.  Everything started with an amazing ceremony on the edge of a golf course, then the guests were sent inside to a cocktail hour with a different twist on the photo booth idea featuring a hosted set with full lighting and a studio backdrop. The main room was set and ready as you can see above for the reception which began with Jazz and Rat Pack Style. After dinner the toasts and speeches were powerful to say the least in the absence of Nicks' Father who had passed. There was a place at the Family table for him and I couldn't help but feel like this was the perfect way to honor the memory and include him in the event. If you're planning a Wedding and are trying to find a way to connect a Family member, this was total class and is the way to do it. The dancing and fun went on from there ending with a sparkler lined send off to Their Honeymoon in Belize.
                 Every Bride and Groom plans for their Big Day in there own way, this fit them to a "T". I was so proud to be there, Thanks Balsamo's, Now go be Happily Ever After. :)
For everybody else, Please check out the Pic's below for Idea's.

Lon & Cassie got married at Still Waters Vineyards, A DJ Bob Thursday

I want to write about this,
but the pictures from the phone say it all,
Enjoy the Details below, DJ Bob
All the Vendors info follow the pics!
Gorgeous is the word.

Cakes By Christine,  3rd event this month with her, She rocks.

Just amazing being in the grapes during harvest time.

The View from the ceremony site at Still Waters Vineyards, Stunning.

Ditto by the ceremony stand. Flowers By Denise.

Lon, The Groom and Marlene the Officiant as the Bride came down the isle.

One moment on their way to Happily Ever After.

Again with the view,  it's like being on another planet.

Rev. Marlene Morris

MaMa Dawn from Pacific Harvest Catering, checking on the crew.

AND NOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS
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The Venue : Still Waters Vineyards, Paso Robles, California. www.stillwatersvineyards.com

This is the perfect image of a Central Coast Winery and why they appeal to so many Bride's.  The Family of wine people who love what they do and want to share it with their Brides and Grooms. This place has to be felt to be understood, it's beautiful, personal, warm and friendly. I love working there and you have to go at least once.

The Officiant : Reverand Marlene Morris, www.marlenemorrisministries.com 

Rev. Marlene is wonderful and a joy work with.

The Flowers : Flowers By Denise, Paso Robles, Cal.    www.flowersbydenise.com

Another great person who does great work, always a smile and amazing flowers, Love her. (See The Pics)

The Catering : Pacific Harvest Catering, Atascadero Cal. pacificharvestcatering.com

We work with many of the best caterers in our part of California all the time, This is one of the great one's, food, service, the whole package, Book them.

The Cake! Christine's Cake Creations, Paso Robles, Cal. http://www.christinescakecreations.com/

Just look at the pics, nuff said. Yum.

The Photographs (not these..lol) : Jonathan Roberts Blue Photo - www.bluephoto.biz 

This Guy is the real deal, the kind of person who will be on the dancefloor with your guests one minute, and making art with your rings the next. Anyone can shoot a wedding, but Jon is guy who will find that moment, the look and memories you will want to have when you're old and Ug. ..:) 

The Music : DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ!  Pismo Beach, Cal. - www.p1dj.com
Me again, how cool is that!

Remember! if you need any help finding your perfect team of vendors, planning your music, or your day, We want to help. Call DJ Bob Anytime, 805-440-5504

  

Thursday In the Wine Country at Hammersky Vineyards with Kathy & Matthew!

              This was a couple who had style, class and were just so nice. They actually lifted up the people around them just by being themselves. Kathy and Matthew are from San Diego and their destination wedding was in full wine country style on a Thursday at Hammersky Vineyards. The ceremony was warm and personal, with an amazing view of rolling hills and Grape vines as full of grapes as I've ever seen them anywhere, (it's almost harvest time) The Bride came in to "Love me tender" by Nora Jones (So Cool). The Bride and Groom then went for pics and the guests were given the option of either wine tasting or a bar with signature cocktails. The Dinner this night was special, done by Chef Charlie and his team. After dinner we packed the guests into the barn for dancing with lots of 80's and 90's Hip Hop and RnB. This was one awesome Thursday, they should all be this way. Loved it! .... and now here are the details!

The Venue :  Hammersky Vineyards, Paso Robles, California.www.hammersky.com

The Coordinator : Lauren - Hammersky event Mgr. lauren@hammersky.com
Another of the new people in this area who blow us away with their professionalism and great attitude. She's all about the client and what matters to them, I really enjoyed working with her.

The Food : Chef Charlie charles3864@gmail.com
Chef Charlie is a character, I love that introduces his meals and how personally he takes every event he does. His food is really good and the presentation makes it even better. Get him if you can.

The Cake and Cup Cakes were by Christine and rocked! http://www.christinescakecreations.com/
I love this girl, she always makes things that taste great and are incredible to look at.

The Officiant : Darren Moore - Friend of the B&G

The Photographer : Tim King - San Diego www.timkingweddings.com
I know photographers, I know how competitive the field is and I see the difference when I work with a rock star. It's very simple, This guy is a rock star.

The Flowers : Bella Bloom - www.bellabloomevents.com
I like doing events with BellaBloom, they scale their work to the event with perfection and really know how to get the style of the Bride and Groom.

The Music : DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ  www.p1dj.com
It was a blast as ususal..lol   Old school, mainstream, clasic party and 90's Hip Hop... Woo Hoo!

(I took Lots of pics, check it out below... :)

A beautiful day in Paso, Vines as far as you can see

Lauren The awesome Hammersky Coordinator!

I just really liked this pic of the head table

Everywhere you look, just stunning.

Looks like a good year for Vino

Late night in the Barn, Woo Hoo!

Back to The Grace Maralyn! with Zak and Ansley 9.14.13

The Grace Maralyn is a wonderful place for a Wedding.

           Zak and Ansley live in San Diego, They wanted a party with a Wedding attached....lol The ceremony was in the Garden at The Grace Maralyn in rural Atascadero, California. The style was Modern Romantic with a big mix of cool idea's from friends and Pinterest. They put together a team of vendors led by Terry and Lisa, the on-site coordinators from TGM. The guests were playing cool yard games during the cocktail hour and enjoyed beverages throughout the property. After pics the Bride and Groom joined the party with a Grand Entrance into a buffet meal prepared by McGee's Catering. The barn at TGM is a really great space which becomes the center for dancing later in the night. This was no exception, the dancing was off the hook and We stretched the music (new, old, everything) up to the last minute and ended with Queen's "Fat Bottom Girls".... lol ....awesome. Every Wedding has its style and this one was all about Ansley & Zak, We made some friends, had a blast and sent them on their way to Happily Ever After. Thanks to You Two and your Families, Loved it.
And now for all the Details,........ Have Fun!

The Venue :
                  The Grace Maralyn Estate and Gardens, Atascadero Ca. http://www.thegracemaralyn.com
Warm and personal, the owners include a photo booth with some of their packages. The House is beautiful and the grounds are perfect for the Modern Romantic style. Look into it, you'll love it.

The Cakes : Madonna Inn Bakery ... Uh, Yum

The Officiant : Brandon Lyons - friend of the Fam.

The Catering : McGees catering, Atascadero, Ca. mcgeescatering.com

The Flowers :
                  Lori Boe Floral Design http://loriboefloraldesign.com
Lori is fantastic, she's an institution on the Central Coast and another of the great vendors we are always talking about here. (phone pics below)

The Photographers : Clay and Pat from Open door www.opendoorphotography.org
I could tell you how much I like and respect these guys but the Bride's words said it all. While she was watching a preview on a screen in the barn, Quote "Clay has a way of making me feel really special, like a supermodel" Nuff Said, Book Them. Check the pic below...lol

The Music : DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ  www.p1dj.com
The music was awesome...:)

The Color at The Head Table during set up

Clay Haddick, Open Door Photography, a very talented goober :)

Lori Boe Flowers, simple country, Beautiful.

Madonna Inn Cakes, yes, all of them..lol 

The Barn was DJ Bob's dance floor with Hip Hop, Rock, Country and Mainstream Woo Hoo! 

  

Jenae & Brandon Got Married! at The Holland Ranch Sep. 7th

                Jenae and Brandon had known eachother since the seventh grade and life gave them eachother for life. The Wedding was at Holland Ranch, one of the beautiful venues we love most. The main contact there is Jamie Strand and she rocks, if you want for your Big day what we want for every Bride..... "Fun with Style"...... Get ahold of her. The ceremony was on the lawn over looking the ranch with beautiful horses and a lake in the background. I always say every Bride has a minute, the time when all the planning, all the work, all the money becomes second to how she feels at exatly that minute. For Jenae it was when she looked at Brandon while he said his vows, a smile with tears that showed what it meant to her, it was just a moment very few of us that were there will forget. The Guests then headed up to the famous Barn at Holland to enjoy cocktails and finger food and then a wonderful Dinner. Plemmons catering and their crew were terrific, I Love the food they provide and they always have a smile on, simply put.. that's how it should be done. This was a Modern Country event and the creativity was over the top. very cool. Thank You Jenae and Brandon, ......... Nice

                        For our future Brides, Here are all the details, Thanks For reading..,Enjoy !!

The Venue : The Holland Ranch, San Luis Obispo, California. Jaimy 805-459-9222

If you're looking for amazing Modern Country Romance on a ranch, this is the place, devastatingly beautiful and close to everything. One of our Fav's. 

The Officiant : Rick Winkleplex, Family Friend

The Flowers : Jenny McNiece, jennymcnieceflowers.com  She's at the top and has a great way of connecting to her clients weather it's over the top or simple elegance,  She gets it. We think the world of Jenny and you should too, book her. 

The Photographer : Kristine Wolverton - (Bakersfield) www.kristiwolverton.com

While I didn't know this photographer, and I  didn't get a chance to talk to her much, She was professional and very easy to work with. I also appreciated that her second shooter video didn't overwhelm the event and shot with natural light, I'm always aware of it, because it matters and I'm grateful to them for that.

The Catering : Plemmons Catering www.plemmonscatering.com

There are lots of Caterers, and some really good one's, this is one of those. They are always friendly and always just a pleasure to work with. They're crazy busy, but if you can get them, Get em'.   

The Cake : Jenny - Cake Cathedral. cakecathedral.com

This is a cake and cup-cake queen if there ever was one.... lol She is always great, berry creative (excuse the pun :) ...lol If you want one of the best, Hire this one.  

Music and Uplighting : DJ Bob - Phase 1 Mobile DJ, Pismo Beach, California  www.p1dj.com

Woo Hoo! Ceremony and reception music, done with style. Book Me... :)