Every wedding held at Holland Ranch proves to never be a disappointment and is always a treat for me. It seems that many couples that want a unique and fun-filled celebration choose this venue. The McCrackens held true to this statement on many levels. They chose Alphy’s Broiler for the food, and they did a fabulous job catering and the meal was delectable. They also hired a country dancing instructor from Cal Poly that taught their friends and family several line and country dances. The dances consisted of a Cotton Eyed Joe line dance, a couples barn dance and finally the popular electric slide. This was a treat for the guests to participate in or just watch the dance floor. There was plenty of “swingin’ your partner” and “boot scootin’ boogying” to go around.
This was quite the special couple who held true to the statement of “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!” For Tommy and Lauren it was, “When your wedding cake falls on the floor, shrug your shoulders, smile and eat it off the floor!” This was, without a doubt, a first for me. Lauren’s mom, Marnie, had slaved over making a very classy and elegant, 4 tiered, square-shaped cake for her daughter and future son-in-law’s special day. It was displayed beautifully on a scrolled, square mirror. As the cake was being moved, the mirror split and the cake tumbled to the ground. You could feel the air sucked out of the room from the shock of what had just happened, but quickly enough, the room was filled with laughter as Tommy and Lauren bent down, scooped up some of the cake and fed it to each other right then and there; they even shared some with the guests. It was a priceless moment to witness and vividly portrayed the unique characters of this couple. Some other brides and grooms would have looked for someone to blame and let it damper their celebration, but not these two! They made the best of it without a second thought. This carefree reaction of Tommy and Lauren was a look into the future of how much they are going to enjoy life and each other in the years to come.
Tommy & Lauren’s review from WeddingWire:
Chris was a fantastic DJ. He utilized great equipment, provided an excellent service at a great cost. Prior to our wedding he met with us for a few hours to nail down exactly which songs we wanted. His announcements were that of a professional with years of experience under his belt, yet he did not make the party his own. Chris kept the party smoothly rolling along, we did not need to worry about a thing. A + Chris Thank you very much.