Sycamore Vineyards in Morgan Hill

Sycamore Vineyards in Morgan Hill

 

I was fortunate enough to play at Sycamore Vineyards in Morgan Hill. They are able to host ceremonies, receptions and private events. They were able to accommodate an inside ceremony or an outside in no time. I was set up inside then the weather cleared and within 15 minutes they were able to make the outside area ready and they were professional and made it happen!

 

The staff was very helpful. They did everything to make the event as enjoyable as possible. They let me know if there was anything I needed be sure to ask. They were easy to work with and kept me in contact before the wedding. During the wedding we were in constant communication to make sure the wedding went smooth as possible.

 

The outside ceremony area has a view of pretty vineyards. For the cocktail area people can play bocce ball that they offer at no cost while other venues charge to play the game. Inside the reception area was many wine barrels to give a nice touch. The venue offers their own food menu and I give it two thumbs up. The place offers their own djs and if other djs are brought it they have to have insurance and have to sign an agreement to follow the venues rules (such as professional attire and not having subwoofers). The manager was helpful with helping me find the right insurance.

 

Overall a very beautiful venue to have an event. They have everything inhouse and it best to go that route to keep it nice and easy. It is a good  all in one venue.

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Will Micheal Jackson not be played at Weddings and Events anymore?

The wedding is full of special songs for specific events. A romantic song is played for the first dance and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” is played for the bouquet toss. After all the selected songs are played it is time for the Open Dance. At that time, I would throw on Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to get everyone to the dance floor. That song would get everyone in the party mood.

 

Recently HBO started streaming Leaving Neverland which talks about the allegations of Jackson’s misconduct. So, the question for djs is : Should MJ be played at weddings or events?

 

About two weeks ago, I did a school fundraiser with just adults. I asked one of the hosts if it would be ok to play Michael Jackson it was a quick no. I always play Michael Jackson. There was a point of the night where I felt I could have thrown in some PYT and one guest asked for Thriller but I did not play it for that event.

 

He has been an icon and a staple for years. I believe that since the show was recent there has been some folks who feel strongly about MJ not being played. I have asked some people if they have seen the documentary but not many have seen it. There has been debate in Dj circles and both sides have valid points. After hearing both sides and putting in more thought, I do agree with the djs who say that it is up to the clients who hire you and they can tell you if that are comfortable with playing MJ.

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First Proposal Mistakes

Proposals can be fancy. People try to out due other proposals. It has spread to proms. Youngsters are trying to do something special. It is a growing trend. 

 

A common mistake is when the man proposes without a ring. A ring is a symbolic of the love the couple shares. It shows that the man (woman) prepared and thought about his proposal before it happened. Plus, with the ring, its proof that the engagement happened. It was not a figment of the imagination. Sometimes the couple will pick out the ring beforehand so it makes it a less of a surprise. If the man (woman) is not totally sure what kind of ring to get then they can get another ring then later exchange it for one that the couple likes and fits.

 

Sometimes in movies you see someone proposing to someone at a baseball field and they are surrounded by thousands of strangers who will forget about the moment the next inning. A proposal is monumental for the couple. Make it special for the both of you. 

 

Also, technology can be a positive thing. It can get you to your destination and you can find out the latest news. Before the proposal, the one who will propose might let something slip on social media so it ends up on everyone’s feed. Next thing you know then the future spouse knows about it and it is no longer a surprise.

 

Sometimes couples are old fashioned and the future spouse wants the proposal on one knee. The other partner (the proposer) might not want to do it but it would mean a lot to the future spouse. Just get it done. It is a story they would want to share with their family and friends. 

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Love Songs Playlist

Diana Ross and the Supremes Baby Love

Stevie Wonder  Part Time Lover

En Vogue  Don’t Let Go

Janet Jackson  That’s the Way Love Goes

Stevie Wonder  I Just Called to Say I Love You

UB40  Can’t Help Falling in Love

Beyonce and Jay-z Crazy in Love

Stevie B  Because I Love You (The Postman Song)

Mario  Let Me Love You

Diana Ross and Lionel Richie Endless Love

Al Green  Let’s Stay Together

Whitney Houston  I Will Always Love You

K-Ci and Jo Jo  All My Life

Alicia Keyes  Fallin

John Legend  All of Me

James Arthur  Say you Won’t Let Go

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Feb 2019 Playlist

POST MALONE AND SWAE LEE SUNFLOWER

ARIANA GRANDE  7 RINGS

MARSHMELLO AND BASTILLE HAPPIER

POST MALONE  WOW

SAM SMITH AND NORMANI DANCING WITH A STRANGER

BENNY BLANCO , HALSEY AND KHALID  EASTSIDE

KHALID  BETTER

A BOOGIE WIT A HOODIE LOOK BACK AT IT

BAD BUNNY FT DRAKE MIA

FLIPP DINERO  LEAVE ME ALONE

CARDI B  MONEY

J COLE  MIDDLE CHILD

HALSEY  WITHOUT ME

LIL BABY AND GUNNA DRIP TOO HARD

KODAK BLACK FT TRAVIS SCOTT AND OFFSET  ZEZE

MEEK MILL FT DRAKE GOING BAD

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15 Cake Cutting Songs BWADJ Style

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Maroon 5  Sugar

Archies  Sugar, Sugar

DNCE  Cake By the Ocean

Def Leppard  Pour Some Sugar on Me

Bruno Mars  Marry You

Frank Sinatra  Love and Marriage

James Taylor How Sweet it Is

Aerosmith  Sweet Emotion

U2  Sweetest Thing

Pat Benatar  Hit Me with Your Best Shot

Rihanna  Birthday Cake

Dean Martin  That’s Amore

Four Tops Sugar Pie Honey Bunch  

The Foundations  Build Me Up Buttercup

The Turtles  Happy Together

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Best of 2018 Music Playlist

GOD’S PLAN BY DRAKE

GIRLS LIKE YOU BY MAROON 5

I LIKE IT BY CARDI B

NO TEARS LEFT TO CRY BY ARIANA GRANDE

IN MY FEELINGS BY DRAKE

BETTER NOW BY POST MALONE

PSYSCHO BY POST MALONE

THE MIDDLE BY MAREN MORRIS

ONE KISS BY DUA LIPA

SAD! BY XXXTENTACION

LUCID DREAMS BY JUICE WRLD

NEVER BE THE SAME BY CAMILA CABELLO

HAVANA BY CAMILA CABELLO

FRIENDS BY ANNE-MARIE

YOUNGBLOOD BY 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER

LOOK ALIVE BY BLOCBLOY JB

NO BRAINER BY DJ KHALED

HAPPIER BY MARSHMELLO

STIR FRY BY MIGOS

EASTSIDE BY BENNY BLANCO

BREATHIN BY ARIANA GRANDE

I’M A MESS BY BEBE REXHA

SOBER BY DEMI LOVATO

X BY NICKY JAM AND J BALVIN

BE CAREFUL BY CARDI B

ELECTRICITY BY SILK CITY FT DUA LIPA

HIGH HOPES BY PANIC AT THE DISCO

APESH@T BY THE CARTERS

TASTE BY TYGA FT OFFSET

FINESSE BY BRUNO MARS AND CARDI B

MO BAMBA BY SHECK WES

THANK U, NEXT BY ARIANA GRANDE

BOO’D UP  BY ELLA MAI

SICKO MODE BY TRAVIS SCOTT

PERFECT BY ED SHEERAN

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Christmas Classics Playlist 2018

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Juday Garland

Santa Claus is Coming to Town  by the Crystals

Blue Christmas  by Elvis Presley

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

Winter Wonderland by Ella Fitzgerald

Last Christmas by Wham

All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

Frosty the Snowman by the Ronettes

Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt

Christmas in Hollis by Run Dmc

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by the Jackson 5

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! By Frank Sinatra

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

A Holly Jolly Chrismas by Burl Ives

Feliz Navidad  by Jose Feliciano

Joy to the World by Aretha Franklin 

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