Reception Entertainment Director

Picture it now: a nice warm gusts of wind, an outdoor setting, bright colors and the sounds of birds in the air without a single cloud in the sky… There are so many perks to summer weddings!!  It’s the perfect time of year for weather, scenery, and even the attitudes of other people, which are made much more pleasant by the presence of the sun and warm weather. Of course, you can’t really change the weather, but you can try to. The weather forecast is not always the most reliable thing, especially when you really need to be able to count on the five-day forecast. There are a few facets to summer wedding planning that any bride-to-be or wedding planner should keep in mind, and the first one actually is the weather. Many people plan their weddings for the summer time because the weather is a bit more predictable during this time. If you’re lucky, you will get beautiful sunshine, a light, cooling breeze and a nice clear night for the reception. If you are like any ...

Nestled in the quite corner of Litchfield County, Connecticut, just past Torrington, is a hidden valley.  Resting on a hillside overlooking that valley is The Inn at Mount Pleasant. As part of the 70 acre  Mount Pleasant Farm , this 18th century farmhouse provides an outstanding view and plenty of options. The farmhouse has been completely remodeled to offer modern amenities, with each of the four rooms offering a queen bed, private, attached bathroom, and air conditioning. The spacious outdoor area is perfect for a tented wedding with complete access to the property, including hiking and mountain biking trails to Nickel Brook Creek, an outdoor grill and large deck, hammock, outdoor fire pit for campfires, and a practice golf hole for chipping. For a rustic wedding, the farm includes a barn which can accommodate upwards of 150 guests, with updated electricity and facilities for catering. As an added option and a short drive up the road is a beaut...

We recently compiled our playlists of most requested songs and noticed the continuing trend of Country selections played at wedding receptions.  Here's our most requested, in no particular order: "Wanted" - Hunter Hayes "Wagon Wheel" - Darius Rucker "Making Memories Of Us" - Keith Urban "Just A Kiss" - Lady Antebellum "My Wish" - Rascal Flatts "The Woman In My Life" - Phil Vassar "A Mother's Song" - T Carter "Love Story" - Taylor Swift "Me And You" - Kenny Chesney "Toes" - Zac Brown Band "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" - Thompson Square "Bless The Broken Road" - Rascal Flatts "Marry Me" - Martina McBride feat. Pat Monahan "History In The Making" - Darius Rucker "Mama's Song" - Carrie Underwood "Mother Like Mine" - Band Perry "God Gave Me You" - Blake Shelton "Cowboys And Angels...