November
5th,
2011 was a magic day. This was New Life………As in New Life
Providence Church ! A few days prior to the event in a final meeting
with our couple Mel (the groom) noticed the church program from a day
ago in DJ Seko’s Event-Performance Binder. “No…..You’re
kidding me…….Babe, he goes to New Life too !” It turns out that
the officiant for their wedding, Pastor Kevin Turpin, was from New
Life Providence. The instrumentalists performing for their ceremony
were also from New Life. The couple started attending New Life
Providence about four years ago and became members two years ago. DJ
Seko’s family started attending New Life Providence six years
ago…... Seko recounts that he knew that Mel looked familiar…(Seko’s
not claiming perfect attendance here…Maybe 65% or so…. I’m sure
some are surprised to read that Seko attends church…….Truthfully
Seko needs to attend more (If anybody needs Jesus it's Seko)!
(Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha…..We digressed….) Seko and the family-to-be
discussed reasons for attending New Life Providence and all laughed
knowing that this was really going to be a family affair.
The
ceremony & reception took place at The Founders Inn in Virginia
Beach, VA. Seko noted that he was pleased that they choose Blue Steel
Lighting. Blue Steel presented a moving (actually moving) fall visual
which instantly made anyone feel as if they were arriving home for
the Holy-Days/Holidays. The couple decided upon using Positive Vibes
for the reception only. Seko introduced the wedding party using the
Peanuts-Charlie Brown theme called Linus and Lucy. You probably
remember the Peanuts cartoons…… This was the song that Linus
played which seemed to always start the party ! Seko called the
wedding party the “Peanut Gallery” and jokingly noted before
introducing the bride and groom that Lucy finally got Linus before
providing the “Storybook” introductions that Positive Vibes is
known for.
The
meal was a blast ! Seko always finds special touches and activities
to make the normal boring mealtime a raving foot-stomping party. The
energetic dinner soundtrack included Country favorites, Light and
Classic Rock, Motown Soul, and upbeat Popular music. The diverse
musical selections was a perfect match for the diverse guest
demographics. Holly wondered before the wedding if the diverse groups
would enjoy themselves……….. Don’t worry, be happy ! A good
time was had by all !
Seko
ensured that Fred the Photographer remained busy and engaged the
crowd in numerous high energy dances and even did a Paparazzi dance
allowing moments for the couple and their guests to have the
photographer catch them in some fun poses ! The crowd yelled in a
frenzy in response to the question “What time is it ?” The
correct and refrained answer was “Mel & Holly TIME !”
After
all is said and done, this event was absolute fun. We look forward to
the anniversary Jam !
