Maine DJ Patrick Daniels Ready for 2012 !

Limited Availability for 2012 Dates

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2012 IS SHAPING UP TO BE ANOTHER GREAT YEAR ! We still have limited availability for a few prime wedding season dates. Please know the owner is always " in the house " and ready to speak with you directly about your wedding day. We have already started booking for 2013 ,so don't delay with your planning ! We look forward to chatting with you soon !

DJ Services and pricing

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Disc Jockey rates vary based on talent, experience, emcee ability, service, coordination, equipment needed, music knowledge, mixing ability and personality.

Rates for the DJ industry vary greatly, ranging from $350.00 to over $5,000.00 with an average of $1,200.00 for a 4 hour booking. The best price is not always the best deal, especially if you are planning a wedding. As a matter of fact, surveys conclude that nearly 100% of brides would have spent more money on their entertainment and made it their #1 priority in hindsight.

A full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12 to 30 hours to your special event but it may appear that you are only paying for "4 hours". Consultations, music purchasing & editing, preparation, set-up and tear-down, education and other business related endeavors add up to the overall success of your special occasion.

Bridal Show on Sunday; April 1st, 2012 !

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Double Platinum Celebrations is proud to be a part of the Ocean Woods Resort Bridal Show to be held on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 from 11am -3pm in beautiful Kennebunkport. There will be door prizes and promotional giveaways. Admission is free !
Please mark this on your calendar and stop on by and chat with us about your upcoming wedding day.
We look forward to seeing you there !

Double Platinum Celebrations wins Brides Choice Award for 2012

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We just won the Wedding Wire Bride Award for 2012 !

Double Platinum Celebrations wins the WeddingWire 2012 Bride's Choice Award !

Buxton, Maine - January 17, 2012 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company is thrilled to announce Double Platinum Celebrations has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards for 2011 for Disc Jockey Services.

Recognition for the Bride's Choice Awards 2012 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences with WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Double Platinum Celebrations stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community nationwide, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding djs and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

"WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community," said Timothy Chi,WeddingWire's Chief Executive Officer. "With the annual Bride's Choice Awards Program, "WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals from across the United States and Canada.
We applaud Double Platinum Celebrations for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year."

We are happy to announce that Double Platinum Celebrations is among the very best Disc Jockey Services within the WeddingWire network. which includes leading wedding planning sites
WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings,Project Weddings, and WeddingBee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride's Choice Awards 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at
www.weddingwire.com/reviews/double-platinum-celebrations-buxton/5b16c0246f97ee99.html

2012 Brides are here !

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The 2012 Brides are out in force and we are keeping busy with appointments and no obligation consultations. Contact us today , we'd love to chat with you. There are select dates that we are still accepting bookings for.

Happy New Year from DJ Pat !

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Wishing all of you a Very Happy New Year ! We look forward to a wonderful 2012 season with all of you !

Happy Holidays from DJ Pat !

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Another wonderful year has come and gone and the holidays are upon us ! Warmest Holiday Wishes to all of you out there that follow our blog and visit our website !

New Website Design

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A year ago we re-designed the Double Platinum Celebrations website and this year we have re-designed the website once again to better serve our clients and potential customers.

We hope you find the new design and layout easy to navigate as you review the information contained herein.

Thank you

DJ Patrick Daniels - Owner
Double Platinum Celebrations

December 3, 2011 Wedding Nicolas & Maria

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Nicolas & Maria hired Maine DJ Patrick Daniels for their wedding after seeing DJ Pat in action at Erin & Aaron's wedding on August 20th, 2011.

The Wedding was held at the Lovely Calumet Club in Augusta, Maine.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Let's Get it Started " by the Black Eyed Peas, and the newlyweds were introduced to " Good Life " by One Republic.

Their First Dance was " Lucky " by Jason Mraz

Congratulations Nicolas & Maria !

Farewell DJ Tom !

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DJ Tom announces his " retirement " from DJ'ing after having successfully overseeing and emceeing hundreds of weddings and functions; DJ Tom has announced due to a recent promotion at his day job he no longer will be available for weddings after the end of the 2011 Wedding Season .

DJ Tom we commend you on your success as one of the premier DJs in Maine & NH .
It has been a pleasure and an honor to have you onboard with us at Double Platinum Celebrations.

Best wishes to you on your new adventures ! You will be greatly missed !

October Recap for Staff DJs

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October was another busy month for the DJs at Double Platinum Celebrations !

DJ Mark was at Joseph's by the Sea in O.O.B for Renee' & Erics Wedding on Oct. 1st.
DJ Scott was at the Roost in Buxton, Maine on Oct. 1st for Greg & Shay's Wedding day .
DJ Seth was at Liniken Bay in Boothbay on Oct. 1st for Iride & Ryan's Wedding day .
DJ Nate was at the Newagen Seaside Inn on Oct. 1st for Stacey & Shane's Wedding day.
DJ Seth was at the Glenn House on Thursday, Oct. 6th for Jennifer & Bryan's Wedding.
DJ Nate was at the Double Tree in Westborough, Mass on Oct. 8th for Jenevielle & Norbert's Wedding
DJ Scott was at Governor's Inn in S.Portland, Maine for Melissa & Micah's Wedding on Oct. 1st.
DJ Tom was at Purity Spring Resort in Madison, NH for Amanda & Jonathan's Oct. 8th Wedding.
DJ Seth was at the Grand Summit at Sunday River for Karen & Tom's Oct. 9th Wedding.
DJ Tom was at the Sebasco Resort for Ben & Alexis' Wedding On Oct. 9th.
DJ Seth was at the Colony in Kennebunkport, Maine for Ashley & Mark's Oct. 15th Wedding.
DJ Scott was at the Elks Lodge in Lebanon, NH on Oct. 29th for Aarika & Mike's Wedding.

October 16, 2011 Courtney & Joshua's Wedding

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Courtney & Josh chose the Wentworth by the Sea in NH for their Wedding Day.
Maine DJ Patrick Daniels did the ceremony and the reception for this wonderful couple.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Beautiful Day " by U2 , and the couple had their First Dance to " Then " by Brad Paisley.

Congratulations Courtney & Joshua !

October 15, 2011 Erica & Jordan's Wedding

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Erica & Jordan celebrated with Maine DJ Patrick Daniels at Camp Ketca, where DJ Pat has been a preferred vendor there for several years.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Faithfully " by Journey , and the Best Man, was introduced to " I'm too sexy " by Right Said Fred , and the newlyweds entered to " From this Moment " by Shania Twain.

The First Dance was " When you got a Good thing " by Lady Antebellum.

Congratulations Erica & Jordan !

October 9, 2011 Wedding Ian & Cayla

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Cayla & Ian had a beautiful wedding at Clay Hill Farm in Ogunquit, Maine .

The ceremony took place outside and the cocktail hour and reception followed inside,

The Wedding Party was introduced to "Way I Are " by Timbaland , and the newlyweds were introduced to " Crazy in Love " by Beyonce.

Ian & Cayla's First Dance was " You are the Best Thing " by Ray Lamontagne

Congratulations Ian & Cayla !!

October 8, 2011 Wedding Aimee & David

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Aimee & David celebrated their wedding at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " One More Time ' by Daft Punk and the Bride & Groom made a special entrance to an all instrumental version of " Dead Wrong " by Biggie.

The couple's First Dance was " Delicate" by Damien Rice.

Congratulations Aimee & Dave !

October 1, 2011 Genevieve & Spencer's Wedding

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Genevieve & Spencer were married at Bald Mountain Camp in Oqouassic, Maine.
The ceremony took place outside under a tent and the reception followed inside.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Signed , Sealed, Delivered " by Stevie Wonder and the Bride & Groom entered to " Happy Together" by the Turtles. The couple's First Dance was " Glory of Love " by Jimmy Durante.

Congratulations Genevieve & Spencer !

September Recap for Staff DJs

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Wow ! September was a very, very busy month for Double Platinum !

DJ Mark was at the Rochambeau Club in Biddeford for Roland & Nancy's Sept. 10th Wedding .
DJ Seth was at the Sebasco Resort for Matt & Kelly's Wedding on Sept. 10th.
DJ Nate was at the Owls head Museum in Owls Head, Maine for Meigan & Nick's Wedding.
DJ Tom was at a Private Residence in Ogunquit for Danny & Jamie's Wedding.
DJ Seth was at Clay Hill Farm on Sept. 17th for Tara & Don'e Wedding.
DJ Scott was at a Private Residence in Standish for Joanna & Corey's Wedding.
DJ Nate was at The Grand Summit at Sunday River on Sept. 24th for Laurie & Chad's Wedding.
DJ Scott was at Season's Grille in Portland for a Surprise 50th Anniversary Party on Sept. 24th.
DJ Mike was at a Private Residemce in Montville, Me. for Delta & Don's Wedding on Sept. 24th.
DJ Mark was at Springmeadows in Gray , Maine for David & Andrea's Wedding on Sept. 24th.
DJ Tom was at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, Maine for Brittany & Austin's Sept. 24th Wedding.
DJ Danny was at the Newagen Seaside Inn on Sept. 24th for Emily & Josh's Wedding.

September 24, 2011 Jeremy & Susan's Wedding

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DJ Pat had the privilege of DJ'ing for two of his close friends at Spring Hill in South Berwick, Maine .
Double Platinum Celebrations was called into action for a high energy rockin' celebration !
The ceremony took place outside at the Arbor, and was followed by cocktail hour and the Grand Entrance.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Dynamite " by Taio Cruz and The newlyweds entered to " Run this Town " by Jay- Z, Rihanna, & Kanye West. The First Dance was " Bless the Broken Rd" by Rascal Flatts .

Congratulations to Jeremy & Sue !

September 17, 2011 Maryann & Chris' Wedding

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Maryann & Chris held their reception at the beautiful and historical ; Whitehall Inn in Camden, Maine.
Stephen King's Thinner and Peyton Place were filmed there !

The Bride & Groom were introduced to " Love & Marriage " by Frank Sinatra.

Congratulations to Maryann & Chris !

September 10, 2011 Jon & Amber's Wedding

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The biggest wedding date of 2011 ! 9/10/11... and it called for a grand celebration at the Bar Harbor Inn in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine.

DJ Pat returned to Bar Harbor for a lovely ceremony on the seaside lawn followed by the reception inside.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Another 1 Bites the Dust " by Queen , and their First Dance was ' Fields of Gold " by Sting.

Congratulations to Jon & Amber !!

September 4, 2011 Kristin & Brett's Wedding

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Kristin & Brett were married at the YMCA camp in Winthrop, Maine. The ceremony took place down on the dock and the reception was in the function hall. This was a beautiful setting that showcased their love for nature and for one another.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Don't Stop Believein' " by Journey and the Bride & Groom made a suprise entrance via nother door to " Save a Horse " by Big & Rich.

Their First Dance was " Free " by the Zac Brown Band.

Congratulations to Kristin & Brett !!

September 3, 2011 Christina & Kevin's Wedding

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On September 3, 2011 DJ Pat returned to the Italian Heritage Center for a big , fun Italian wedding !
The room was at capacity for this celebration ! The Wedding Party was introduced to " Sirius " by the Alan Parsons Project , and the Bride & Groom entered to " It takes two " by Rob Base .

The couple's First Dance was "Everything " by Michael Buble.

The dance floor stayed packed all night and everyone had a great time dancing !

Congratulations Kevin & Christina !

August 2011 Staff Review of Events

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DJ Tom celebrated with Laura & Keith on August 6th at the Granite Steak Grill in Rochester, NH.

DJ Nate was at the York Harbor Inn for Matt & Samantha's wedding on August 6th.

DJ Mark was at a private residence in Alfred for Jessica & Jason's wedding on August 6th.

DJ Seth was at a Birthday Party in Belmont NH on August 7th.

DJ Alex was in South Paris at Tuscany Hall for a Sweet 16 Party on August 13th.

DJ Seth was at the I.H.C. in Portland, Maine for Aaron & Julia's Wedding on August 20th

DJ Nate was at the Poland Spring Resort on August 20th for Cara & Randi's wedding .

DJ Seth was at the Harbour's Edge in Portland, Maine for Tracey 7 Ryan's Wedding on August 27th.

DJ Mark was at the North Peak Lodge at Sunday River on August 27th for Kerrie & Jim's wedding.

Thank you for all your hard work !!!!

August 27, 2011 Chelsea & Ben's Wedding

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Maine DJ Patrick Daniels headed to the Fryeburg Fairgrounds for this special wedding reception. First stop was the ceremony at the New Fryeburg Church where DJ Pat took care of the ceremony music.

Next stop .. the Fairgrounds ( actually , we were there earlier as we always set up at the reception location first to ensure a smooth transition ) for the party !

The Wedding Party was introduced to "Footloose " by Kenny Loggins , and the Bride & Groom entered to "Fish " by Craig Campbell. Their First Dance was " Just by Being You " Steel Magnolia.

Congratulations to Chelsea & Ben !

August 20, 2011 Erin & Aaron's Wedding

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Maine DJ Patrick Daniels had the honor of DJ'ing for Erin & Aaron at one of our favorite central maine venues, The Senator Inn in Augusta.
The Wedding Party was Introduced to an instrumental version of Coldplay's " Viva La Vida " and the Bride & Groom danced to " Love of My Life " by Jim Brickman.

Erin & Aron were so impressed with DJ Pat they immdiately put their relative, Nicolas in touch and he soon booked DJ Pat for his upcoming December 2011 wedding , which you can read about as well.

Congratulations to Erin & Aaron !!

August 13, 2011 Jen & Shane's Wedding

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Jen & Shane celebrated their wedding reception at the Ramada Inn in Saco . Have we mentioned , we LOVE this venue and staff !

This was a party !!

The Wedding Party was introduced to " One More Time " by Daft Punk , and the Bride & Groom entered to " My Kinda Party " by Jason Aldean .

The couple's First Dance was to " I Love you this Big " by Scotty McCreery.

Jen & Shane had such a great experience early on with us that they recommended us to two more couples who are now clients of Double Platinum !

Thank you & Congratulations to Jen & Shane !

August 7, 2011 Megan & David's Wedding

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Megan & David tied the knot at Keeley the Kater's for a Sunday Wedding. The ceremony took place at Keeleys, quickly followed by cocktail hour and dinner.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Twilight Zone " by Underground Spell . The Bride & Groom entered to " Back in Black " by AC/DC.

The couple's First Dance was to " It's your Love " Faith Hill & Tim McGraw .

Congratulations Megan & David !

August 6, 2011 Valerie & Luke's Wedding

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Having sent DJ Mike to Fisherman's Wharf for a fun wedding back in June, DJ Pat was ready to go for himelf for a great wedding with Valerie & Luke at this historice landmark venue. The views are gorgeous and the staff are the nicest people and make you feel right at home !

As many clients have done, they have gone on recommendations from previous clients who either were in a wedding DJ Pat has done or were a guest. One of the Bridesmaids had recommended us as this was her 3rd wedding she was in attendance at that we did ! Gotta love it !!

The Wedding Party all arrived via boat and docked out front making for an elaborate picture.
The Wedding Party was introduced to "Forever " by Chris Brown , and the Bride & Groom danced to " Without You " by Keith Urban ; for their First Dance .

This group danced the entire time packing the floor all night !

Congratulations to Valerie & Luke !

July 2011 summary for the Double Platinum staff DJs

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July saw the following DJs out and about doing what they do best.. Celebrating with people on their special day and making people dance and smile !

DJ Mike was at a private residence in Jefferson, Maine to help Lindsey & Ryan celebrate their wedding day on July 2nd.

DJ Seth travelled to Casco, Maine for a grand wedding at a private residence for Robert & Betsy's wedding day on July 9th.

DJ Nate went to one of our favorite venues ; the Fireside Inn Portland ; to celebrate with Amanda & Shawn on their wedding day on July 16th.

July 30, 2011 Harry & Jacqueline's Wedding

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The Ocean Woods Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine was the setting for this wonderful wedding day. The couple were married on Gooserocks beach earlier and were ready to party in a lovely tent on the propert at the resort. Many customized songs helped create a special atmosphere for the newlyweds and their guests.

The Parents were introduced to " American Girl " by Tom Petty , and the Wedding Party was introduced to " Welcome to the Jungle " by Guns n' Roses . The Bride & Groom made their entrance after a special snippet of " O' Fortuna " blared out and then " Crazy Train " followed as they rocked their way in. The couple's First Dance was a custom mix of " Love you to Death " by Type o' Negative and " IDWTMAT " by Aerosmith ; where all couples were asked to join in.

Congratulations to Harry & Jacqueline ! Keep Rockin !!

July 23, 2011 Stephanie & Larry's Wedding

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We have been fortunate to do many weddings at the Spruce Point Inn as a preferred vendoe there for the last several years. DJ Mark and DJ Pat teamed up for this special day to celebrate with Stephanie & Larry and their friends and family.

The ceremony took place on the deck , followe by cocktail hour and then dinner and dancing ensued in the lovely Pemaquid Hall.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Dog Days are Over ' by Florence & the Machine .
The couple's First Dance was " At Last " by Etta James.

Congratulations to Stephanie & Larry !

July 16, 2011 Audra & Eric's Wedding

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After doing several Bridal Shows and having staff DJs do functions at the Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth , Maine ; it was time for DJ Pat to do a wedding of his own there!

July 16, 2011 was the perfect day for Audra & Eric's ceremony & reception at the Woodlands.

Following the beautiful ceremony was a cocktail hour and then the Grand Entrance.
The Wedding Party was introduced to " I Gotta Feeling " by the Black Eyed Peas , and the Newlyweds danced to " Stay with you " by John Legend.

Thank you to Audra & Eric for choosing Double Platinum to celebrate with on your special day !

July 9, 2011 Randy & Michelle's Wedding

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Randy & Michelle had a lovely day wedding at the Coastal House in Wells, Maine. They were married earlier at Wells Beach on a beautiful day.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Celebration " by Kool & the Gang and teh Bride & Groom danced to " Always & Forever " by Luther Vandross.

Thank you to The Coastal House fo all the hospitality !
Congratulations to Randy & Michelle !

July 2, 2011 Carrie & Jared's Wedding

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Maine DJ Patrick Daniels of Double Platinum Celebrations DJ service was excited to go to the Portsmouth Country Club to DJ for Carrie & Jared on July 2, 2011.

Ceremony services were provided out on the green and cocktail hour flowed on the concourse below the main building. The Wedding Party were introduced to " Since you said I Do " by Dave Barnes.
The newlyweds danced to "One and Only " by Adele.
Highlights included the Texas A&M song and the UMO theme by Rudy Vallee.

Congratulations to Carrie & Jared !

June summary for Double Platinum Staff

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June was a busy month for Double Platinum Celebrations ! The staff DJs were out celebrating statewide this month .

DJ Nate; ventured up to Brunswick for a lovely tented reception on June 4th to celebrate with newlyweds; Andrew & Katie.

DJ Seth was at the Portland Yacht Company on June 11th to celebrate with Kodiak & Gabrielle.

DJ Tom was at Joseph's by the Sea in O.O.B. on June 11th for Kim & Jon's wedding .

DJ Nate went to The Lobster in the Rough in York, Maine for Deb & Kevin's wedding day on June 11th.

DJ Mark was at Foster's Clam Bake on June 25th for Rob & Josephine's wedding day.

DJ Tom was at the Portland Eagles Club for Howard & Tracy's wedding on June 25th.

DJ Mike was at Fisherman's Wharf in Boothbay Harbor for Katie & Elwyn's Wedding on June 25th.

Thank you to the team for their dedication and giving 110% to our wonderful clients !

June 25, 2011 Marissa & Howard's Wedding

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The end of June saw Double Platinum Celebrations return to one of our favorite venues, The Ramada Inn in Saco , Maine.

We celebrated with Marissa & Howard as they partied in grand style !

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Down on Me " by Jeremiahg & 50 Cent. The newlyweds entered to " Just Can't Get Enough " by the Black Eyed Peas. Marissa & Howard had their First Dance to " My Best Friend " by Tim McGraw .

Congratulations to Howard & Marissa !

June 18, 2011 Jessica & Joe's Wedding

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DJ Pat returned to the Holiday Inn by the Bay , where Double Platinum Celebrations has been a recommended vendor there for the past 5 years. Ceremony services were provided in one area of the facility and the reception took place in another part of the ballroom.

The Wedding Party were introduced to " Jump Around " by House of Pain and the Bride & Groom had their First Dance to " Tangled up in You " by Aaron Lewis .

This crowd brought their dancing shoes and filled the dance floor to a great mixture of club music and old school classics all night long !

Congratulations to Jessica & Joe !

June 11, 2011 Brandi & Ryan's Wedding

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Brandi & Ryan are friends of ours in the Wedding Industry. They are Wedding Photographers whom we have had the pleasure of working with . When it was time for their own wedding, they immediately reached out to Double Platinum Celebrations to secure the services of Maine Wedding DJ Patrick Daniels.

DJ Pat traveled to the Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono, Maine to provide ceremony services and rreception entertainment for this festive gathering.

The Wedding Party was introduced to " Don't Stop Believin' " by Journey and the newlyweds entered to " Raise your Glasses " by Pink. Brandi & Ryan's First Dance was " Lost " by Michael Buble.

Congratulations Brandi & Ryan !

June 5, 2011 Samantha & Anthony's Wedding

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The first weekend in June mirrored every weekend in May; very busy .. with multiple functions every weekend ..multiple days.. On June 5th we traveled back to Tuscany Hall in South Paris, Maine where we celebrated with Samantha & Anthony on a gorgeous sunny afternoon.

The newlyweds were married nearby at a private residence earlier and were ready to party !

The Bridal Party was introduced to " We are Family " by Sister Sledge " and the Bride & Groom's First Dance was " Are you gonna kiss me or not " by Thompson Square.

Congratulations to Samantha & Anthony !

June 4, 2011 Kate & Chris' Wedding

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The Free Will Baptist Church was the setting for Kate & Chris' beautiful ceremony in Buxton, Maine. We provided sound for the ceremony and then made our way to Season's Grille where we had set up earlier in the day for a spectacular reception.

The Wedding Party was introduce to " All is Love " by Karen -O and the Kids. The Bride & Groom had their First Dance to " You and I "by Michael Buble .

It was a fun time and Kate's 7 year old brother, Benjamin , stole the show as DJ Pat's unofficial DJ helper spinning tunes and making cute announcements.

Special thanks to Mitchell Perrin for stepping in to help out with this wedding and several more throughout the season ! A Very special thank you to my wife, Cindy , who assisted with the Ceremony in Buxton :-)

May 29th, 2011 Kristina & Ted's Wedding

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On a recommendation from a previous client in 2010, Ted & Kristina sought out the services of Double Platinum Celebrations DJ Services for their wedding at the historic Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Mass.

The Wedding party was introduced to " Glad all over " by the Dave Clark Five. The Bride & Groom were introduced to "At Last " by Etta James.

Lithuanian customs followed and the Bride & Groom danced their First Dance to " Wonderful World " by Louis Armstrong.

Congratulations to Ted & Kristina !

May 28, 2011 Wedding Liz & Adam

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In 2010 ; Maine DJ Patrick Daniels hosted a Surprise Party at The Gold Room in Portland . The clients were so impressed they called back months later and asked DJ Pat what date he had available so they could guarantee they had him for their wedding day celebration.

Liz & Adam celebrated their reception at Keeley the Katerer in Portland, Maine.

Liz & Adam had a tropical theme as they were married in the tropics earlier in the year.

A slideshow of the ceremony preceeded the Bride & Groom's introduction.

Their First Dance was " Come away with me " by Norah Jones.

Congratulations Adam & Liz !

May 21, 2011 Jen & Craig's Wedding

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Double Platinum Celebrations made their debut at the Lewiston Ramada Inn to celebrate with Jen & Craig in grand style. The staff were very accommodating and made DJ Pat feel right at home.Guests enjoyed a nice mix of 70's and 80's classics while waiting for the Wedding Party Grand Entrance. " Signed, sealed, delivered" by Stevie Wonder welcomed in the wedding party and " Tik Tok " by Kesha, was the song for the newlyweds.A custom mix of contemporary song snippets made up their first dance.

Jen & Craig danced the night away with their guests ending the night with " Dirty Bit " by the Black Eyed Peas.

Congratulations Jen & Craig !

May 20th, 2011 50th Anniversary Don & Nancy

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On May 20th, 2011 ; Maine DJ Pat, had the opportunity to celebrate with friends from years past . Don & Nancy celebrated their 50th Anniversary Party with family & friends at The American Legion Post in Westbrook, Maine.

Don & Nancy danced to " Why do fools fall in Love ? " by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers .

They were married on April 1st 1951.

Congratulations to Don & Nancy !! Thank you to their children, Maureen & Don for re-connecting with DJ Pat and inviting us to share in this wonderful celebration !

May 14, 2011 Paige & Michael Wedding

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On May 14th, Maine Wedding DJ, Patrick Daniels had the honor of DJ'ing at the York Harbour Reading Room . Guests enjoyed cocktail hour downstairs while listening to the Rat Pack , having appetizers, cocktails and watching the surf . After cocktail hour the staff welcomed everyone upstairs while the Bridal Party prepared for their Grand Entrance. "Stereo Love " welcomed the Wedding Party into the Grand Room , and Cold Play's " Viva La Vida " played for the Matron of Honor, Best Man, Maid of Honor , Bride & Groom.

Michael & Paige had their First Dance to " The Way you look tonight ." by Old Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra .

Congratulations to Michael & Paige ! Thank you for celebrating with Double Platinum Celebrations !!

May 13th , 2011 Robert & Cassandra's Wedding

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May 13th Maine DJ Patrick Daniels of Double Platinum Celebrations traveled to the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls for Robert & Cassandra's wedding reception.

" Celebration " by Kool & the Gang welcomed the wedding party into the reception hall .

The couple's first dance was " Everything I Do , I Do it for you " by Bryan Adams.

Congratulations to Robert & Cassandra !

May 7th, 2011 Kristen & Dave's Wedding

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Wedding season kicked off with a bang at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth, Maine.

The ceremony took place upstairs on the top deck overlooking the green.

Following a Rat Pack style cocktail hour wedding introductions ensued.

The bridal party was introduced to " Tony's theme from Scar face ." A slideshow followed and then the newlyweds were introduced to " It just comes natural " by George Strait and then right into their first dance ," Give in to me " by Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester.

Congratulations to Kristen & Dave !

April 2011 Recap

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The month of April started off with Maine DJ Patrick Daniels heading to Governor's Inn Waterville to celebrate Mary & Gary's 35th Wedding Anniversary. The April fools snowstorm the day before did not hinder the travel or party plans for this celebration !

The end of April saw DJ Pat & DJ Mark of Best Maine DJs take their DJ/MC skills to the airwaves of WMPG. They joined their good friend, DJ Diamond Dave , on his radio show to throw a birthday bash radio party in honor of ex-KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley's 60th birthday. Music , stories and cake rounded out the festivities .

DJ Kevin Wiacek helped Marshwood H.S. rock their Prom at the Portsmouth Sheraton Inn . DJ Kevin had the capacity crowd on their feet the whole night with his amazing mixes and awesome light show.

2011 Was an Amazing Wedding Season for Double Platinum Celebrations !

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As 2011 is winding down and we are getting a moment to catch our breath, we are very grateful for the wonderful clients ( now friends ) we have had the pleasure working for. We are getting ready for an even busier 2012 ( hard to imagine busier than 2011 as we had another record year ) and will be back to more frequesnt updates as well as an in depth recap of our tremendous 2011 Wedding season ! Thank you so much - DJ Patrick Daniels, Owner - Double Platinum Celebrations DJ Service.

Now booking 2012 dates

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We at Double Platinum Celebrations and Best Maine DJs are already booking dates for the 2012 season. Reserve your quality DJ now and save !

Double Platinum Celebrations is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

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WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Double Platinum Celebrations is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding DJs. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Double Platinum Celebrations has 8 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Double Platinum Celebrations has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Double Platinum Celebrations with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Double Platinum Celebrations on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Double Platinum Celebrations on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/double-platinum-celebrations-buxton/5b16c0246f97ee99.html.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

April 2011 Update ! Wedding Season just a few weeks away !

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Here we are in mid - April and the snow is almost gone, and soon Double Platinum will be busy with the 2011 wedding season. There are still a few select dates that DJ Pat is personally available for . Our talented staff have a few available open dates as well, so check our availability to see if we are open to help you celebrate your special day. January - March was very busy with inquiries ( as previously posted ) from all parts of the globe and all levels of services. We love talking to people to hear about their visions for one of the most important days of their lives. It is an art form to take a vision and turn it into reality. We love to discuss all the details ( large and small ) that will make up your wedding day. One of favorite things is to educate the potential client on what to look for in a quality service and what levels of service they can expect. Countless writings have been done on " Price, how much ? How much ? " It's one of our favorite topics as the customized services we offer is not reflective of all other vendors out there. I love telling people that we offer customized services do much more than just play music. We are your onsite coordinator who works in tandem with all your other vendors so you can relax and have fun. We are there to represent you ! We pride ourselves in pairing up the client with the right DJ who is best qualified for their specific needs. We turn work down , when we don't have the best fit and recommend our preferred friendly competitors. Most companies will try to book the client and then figure out the details. Not us , we want to make sure the client is well taken care of whether it be with us or an outside service. Several brides for the 2011 season have thanked us for locating a quality vendor for them outside of our organization. We are here to listen and offer any professional advice and guide you through your wedding day seamless from start to finish.

Gary & Mary 35th Anniversary Party 4/2/11

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On April 2nd, I had the pleasure of sharing a joyous Anniversary Party with Gary & Mary Degon. They renewed their vows after 35 years and celebrated with friends and family at Governor's in Waterville. Many folks traveled to Waterville the day before during the April Fool's Day snowstorm. Inclement weather did not not stop everyone from making it to Maine to celebrate with them. Their Grand Entrance was to Elvis' " I Want you, I need you, I love you ." Anniversary Dances and a cake cutting followed as well as a special Rose bouquet presentation to their dear friend , Chris Banville , who introduced the couple back in the 70's ! A wonderful time was had by all, including a conga line that went from the ballroom , down the hallway to the front doors and back !

Record high Wedding bookings set in February 2011

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Wow ! We had previously reported record online traffic and inquiries last month and our diligent efforts translated into the biggest month we've experienced for wedding bookings !
Now quantity is nice, but it always takes second place... quality is first and foremost.
While we did set a personal company record, we actually turned down a record amount of work also because most of us have been booked for weeks and months prior.
I say it all the time... book early.. book early to get the quality vendor you want.

I personally spoke to over 100 people in the month of February. That's right.. I personally spoke to them. You call the number.. you get me.. If you get voice mail.. I personally call you back.
You email Double Platinum.. I personally email you back.

I am always ready to discuss your wedding day visions with you. If we can't make your dreams reality, we'll guide you to the right vendor that can.We're ready to go above and beyond ..and most importantly... we listen

A few dates remain for the 2011 Season

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The online traffic we are experiencing is setting record levels. We have been busy listening to potential client's visions of their wedding days and explaining our customized services. Some book us immediately, some keep price -shopping, but all are appreciative of the time we take to chat with them directly about their special wedding day.

We recently had one client tell us we were the first vendor they spoke to that actually seemed interested and excited in their wedding day.
We are always interested , and are genuinely excited to be a part of one of the most special days of your life. If you are getting married this year , or next year ( we are booking for 2012 currently ) contact us for a no obligation consultation. We'd love to chat with you !

Online traffic and wedding inquiries set record for January 2011

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The brides are definately active out there this season trying to secure their wedding entertainment. Double Platinum Celebrations has experienced a tremendous amount of inquires in the past 30 days. We attribute that to word of mouth referrals, clients ; past and present who recommend our services, well placed advertising, vendor recommendations , and the relationships we have with industry professionals. We personally respond to each and every inquiry no later than 24 hours from when we receive it. 90% of the time we are able to respond same day if not within the hour when we receive it. We love chatting with folks about their wedding day, whether it's online or on the phone.

When you ready to upgrade your next celebration.. upgrade to Double Platinum Celebrations !

Maine Destination Weddings

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Maine is a beautiful Wedding location year round ! Many people come to Maine to get married every year and they seek out the splendor that Maine has to offer. From a seaside wedding, to a mountain top ceremony, to a grassy field inland, Maine has a lot ot offer. When it's time to book your Maine Destination Wedding, please make sure you look us up to take care of all your entertainment needs for your special day. Double Platinum Celebrations is ready to serve you on your most special day of your life.

We just won the Wedding Wire Bride Award for 2011 !

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Double Platinum Celebrations wins the WeddingWire 2011 Bride's Choice Award !

Buxton, Maine - January 28, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company is thrilled to announce Double Platinum Celebrations has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards for 2011 for Disc Jockey Services.

Recognition for the Bride's Choice Awards 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences with WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Double Platinum Celebrations stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community nationwide, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding djs and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

"WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community," said Timothy Chi,WeddingWire's Chief Executive Officer. "With the annual Bride's Choice Awards Program, "WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals from across the United States and Canada.
We applaud Double Platinum Celebrations for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year."

We are happy to announce that Double Platinum Celebrations is among the very best Disc Jockey Services within the WeddingWire network. which includes leading wedding planning sites
WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings,Project Weddings, and WeddingBee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride's Choice Awards 2011.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at
www.weddingwire.com/reviews/double-platinum-celebrations-buxton/5b16c0246f97ee99.html

2011 Season off to a Great Start !

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Well it is January , and the brides are active and looking for quality vendors. We have been very busy meeting brides and scheduling consultations . We are happy to note that quite a few clients are people who were in attendance at previous weddings that we have done ! While we do a healthy amount of advertising ( print media, email campaigns, social networking, blogging , bridal show, and expos ) the best advertising is word of mouth and having someone see you in action first hand. Thank you for remembering us !

2011 Weddings !

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The 2011 Wedding season is upon us . Brides are out looking for quality vendors to be a part of their special day. The Best DJs book early, so don't delay in gathering your information to select the perfect DJ for your vendor. We are currently accepting 2011 and 2012 bookings and DJ Pat still has personal availability on select 2011 dates. Contact us today to learn more about the specialized services we offer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

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Happy New Year ! We had a record 2010 year and we are looking forward to another incredible year ! Thank you so much to all of our friends, clients and fans out there !

End of Year recap ! Thank You !!!

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As 2010 gives way to 2011 and a whole new Wedding season is upon us , I would like to thank all of our previous clients for an amazing year and welcome our new 2011 clients ! It is always a pleasure to serve you and to be a part of your special day . I can think of no greater honor than to be asked to represent a client on one of the most important, fun days of their lives that they will cherish for years to come.

I would also like to take a moment to recognize the talented folks who keep Double Platinum Celebrations rocking and rolling along : DJ Tom , DJ Nate, DJ Mike V, DJ Chris, DJ Mike C, DJ Kevin, DJ Scott, Asst. DJ Seth, Asst. DJ Mitchell, and Asst. DJ Tyler. There are many people behind the scenes who help shape and update our efforts daily so that we may better serve you..
Thank you to our webmaster : Don C. for always being there and going above and beyond in many cases no matter what time of day or night or time of year ! To our friendly competitors out there who put the clients needs above politics and $ to ensure the client is taken care of with the most qualified available DJ whether it's with their own company or reaching outside of their organization. To my business partner and life long friend; DJ Mark who simply is amazing .
Last and certainly not least by any means, I would like to thank the person who gave me the inspiration at our wedding and continued dedication and support to keep this whole train rolling along... My wife, Cindy . Thank you !

Merry Christmas !

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Merry Christmas to all from DJ Pat ! Thank you to everyone for making 2010 an incredible year for Double Platinum Celebrations !

December 2010

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Wow ! Another year has gone by ...
We were fortunate enough to celebrate two Holiday Parties this year with two new clients..

12/3/10 .. We were at Martindale Country Club with Auburn Concrete
12/10/10 ... We were at the McKernan Center at S.M.C.C. with Wright-Ryan Construction

What a great time we had at both functions and we made some new friends as well !
Thank you very much for celebrating the holidays with us ! We look forward to seeing you next year !

October 2010 Weddings Pt.2

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DJ Pat closed out the 2010 wedding season with a bang at the Eastland Park Hotel with Katie & Chris ! From the opening notes of the Grand Entrance " I Wanna Dance with Somebody " by Whitney Houston to the Last Dance " Sweet Caroline " by Neil Diamond.. this crowd sang and danced all night ! Thank you Katie & Chris for a memorable ending to our fantastic 2010 wedding season !

October was one of our busiest months . In addition to all of the functions DJ Pat did, we must include the services of our distinguished staff of DJs who were out there keeping the dance floors full onbehalf of Double Platinum Celebrations ..

10/2/9 .. DJ Mike C. at Point Sebago with Stephanie & Chris
10/2/9 .. DJ Mike V. at MapleHill farm B&B with Joe & Katie
10/2/9.. DJ Tom at the Italian Heritage Center with Kerry & Kris
10/9/10 .. DJ Tom at Sunday River with Alicia & Beau
10/9/10.. DJ Norman at Smuggler's Cove with Jessica & Adam
10/16/10.. DJ Mike V. at the Elks Lodge in Waterville with Yvonne & Joey

October 2010 Weddings Pt.1

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October 9th , Maine Wedding DJ Patrick Daniels helped Justin & Michelle celebrate in style at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland, Maine. From the opening notes of " We Like to Party " to the end of the night " Save the Last Dance for Me " this was a festive crowd with great requests ! Thank you Justin & Michelle for booking us a year in advance !

The next day, October 10th, DJ Pat was busy at the Portland Harbour Hotel with Temba & Shannon as they celebrated their new life together . The ceremony took place on the outside patio with a cocktail social hour in the parlor followed by dinner in the adjacent chamber.What a beautiful setting ! 10/10/10 truly was a magical day for a wedding !

October 16th DJ Pat was off to the Brunswick Golf Club for Kyle & Haley's wedding day.
Their ceremony took place in Bath at the Gazebo in the Park . The Grand Entrance for the Parents was " Better Together " by Jack Johnson , and " Higher Ground " by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers for the Bridal Party ! What a high energy wedding ! Congratulations Kyle & Haley !

September 2010 Pt.3

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DJ Tom had a fun wedding at Point Sebago . He helped Cara & Keith celebrate their wedding day on Sept. 18th. A busy day for Double Platinum Celebrations !

September 25th rounded out our busy month. DJ Pat & DJ Mark from Best Maine DJs traveled to Hope, Maine to a private residence for one of the most beautiful settings we have ever had the pleasure of working ( see the picture for this blog ! )
Amy & Ben had a a perfect country wedding in a fairy tale setting with scenery that looked like something right out of Tolkien.
From the tractor pulled wagon with men and then a second trip for the ladies for the Grand Ceremony Entrance right up to the incredible lighted and decorated tent.. this was an event to be dazzled by ! Congratulations Amy & Ben

September 2010 Pt. 2

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Our next function was a Surprise 50th Birthday Party for Randy & Pam , put on by their daugters at The Gold Room in Portland, Maine. The theme was groovy 70's ! Lots of Funk and Disco echoed through the hall , and DJ Pat got to show off his Disco Elton John look !

September 11th on Drake Island in Wells, Maine at a private beachside residence was the intimate setting for Linda & Bruce. They had a lovely seaside ceremony on the beach and then everyone transitioned back to the cabana tent for cocktail hour , dinner and dancing .
Old classics and some 80s and tecno were the rave of the night ! A truly beautiful day and magical evening ! Thank you Linda & Bruce !

September 18th was the date for Kristin & Joshua to be married at Springhill in S.Berwick.
The ceremony took place on the grounds under the Arbor . From the opening notes of Pachebel's " Cannon " outside to the last thunderous guitar chord of AC/DC " You Shook Me All Night Long " at the end of the night .. this rocked ! We even had a Conga line that stretched out into the parking lot ! A very fun wedding day !
Congratulations Kristin & Josh !

September Weddings 2010 Pt. 1

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September was true to form and was a very busy wedding month for DJ Pat and his staff at Double Platinum Celebrations !

First up was Nancy & Ryan's wedding in Hollis , Maine in a huge tent on his family's property.
After some brief formalities and fun announcements , it was time to party ! A pig roast and massive buffet welcomed the guests and no one left hungry ! " Hicktown " by Jason Aldean was the perfect fun -spirited introduction song for the bride and groom ; followed by Darius' Rucker's " History in the Making " for the couple 1st Dance. Congratulations to Nancy & Ryan !

Sunday, September 5th found DJ Pat & DJ Mark from Best Maine DJs at Springmeadows Golf Club in Gray, Maine to celebrate along with Steve & Shannon . The ceremony was held on the deck outside with the Bridesmaids entering to Pachebel's, " Cannon in D " and the Bride entering to Norah Jones version of " Love me Tender ." The Recessional was " The Traditional March out ." A fun ,customized entrance was planned for the wedding party with personalized snippets . Dancing ensued after dinner right up to the very end ! Congratulations Steve & Shannon ! Thank you for allowing Best Maine DJs to celebrate with you !

DJ Tom keeping busy for August 2010

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We would like to recognize one of our star DJs, DJ Tom for all of his hard work and excellent services . Tom had 3 weddings this month and hit a home run with each one ! Way to go Tom !

Tom's first wedding was on Aug. 7th at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls with Hillary & Elijah.
Next was Paul & Justyna at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland on Aug. 21st .
Tom rounded out the month at the McKernan Ctr in S.Portland to celebrate with Anne & Eric from California .

Tom works very hard to ensure his clients are taken care of and will always go the extra mile to make sure they are relaxed, and satisfied !

August 2010 Weddings Recap pt. 3

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Aug. 28th at The Inn by the Sea was the romantic setting for Elizabeth & Keth's wedding reception. They were married just down the road at a quaint historical church. The cocktail hour was on the lovely grounds and dinner was in the tent on the other end of the property. Dancing and cake took place inside the seaside reception room.Congratulations Keith & Elizabeth !

Aug. 29th DJ Pat & DJ Mark were up bright and early to team up for the first of 3 weddings together . This one being at the Inn at Peaks, on Peaks Island, Maine. Jordan and Emily had their ceremony on the grounds with classical musicians providing the arrival and ceremony music. A cocktail hour and dinner followed their grand entrance " You've Got a friend in me " by Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett . A beautiful summer's day came to a close with the Last Dance, " With a little help from my friends " by Joe Cocker.

August 2010 Weddings Recap pt. 2

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Aug. 14th was a beautiful wedding day for Caitlin & Adam at the Boothbay Boatyard. One of the boat hangars was transformed into a really nice reception hall complete with a real Downeast Lobster bake ! The Grand Entrance was " We are Family " by Sister Sledge . This totally set the festive family tone for the evening . The 1st Dance was " Bless the Broken Road " by Rascal Flats. The Last Dance was " Celebration " by Kool & the Gang , followed by an encore of " You shook me all night long ." We went out with a bang ! Some of the best accoustics we've ever come across in a boat/ airplane hangar .. it was awesome !

Aug. 21st we celebrated with Molly & Keith from Canada. Their wedding day was at Chase Hill Events in Kennebunkport , Maine ( formerly Windows on the Water ) What a lovely facility !
The ceremony was on the grounds and the cocktail hour was on the lovely grand deck overlooking the port and grounds. After an incredible dinner and formal dances, the guests boogied on the deck right up until midnight . Wow ! What a night !

Aug. 22nd found DJ Pat back at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth, Maine for Stacia & Rob's wedding day. Multiple sound set ups were utilized to surround the guests on the premises.
Intimate jazz standards played out in the parlor room, while easy listening played softly in the main reception room and the roof top lounge was converted into a reggae bar complete with the best Bob Marley tunes. What a fun day and awesome couple !

August 2010 Weddings Recap pt. 1

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August came roaring in with 3 weddings in a row for DJ Pat !

First up was Justine & Zach's Aug. 6th wedding at the ever popular Dune Grass
( our 3rd wedding there in 3 weeks )
The Bridal Party Grand Entrance was " Born to Run " by Bruce Springsteen , and the Newlyweds made their entrance to " We Will Rock You ." by Queen The 1st Dance was " Then " by Brad Paisley. Parent Dances followed the Couples 1st Dance. Everyone danced the night away and the Last Dance was " Save the Last Dance for Me " by Michael Buble. Congratulations Justine & Zach !

Aug. 7th Double Platinum Celebrations hosted a good old fashioned back yard ceremony & reception in Hartford, Maine with Tyler & Kara . We had a tremendous amount of fun planning the day out in advance with the young couple. From customized Processional songs hand picked by DJ Pat to formal traditional selections and a little classic rock thrown in for good measure !
As one guest noted, " The wedding date fell on the same night as the only New England appearance of KISS. Since we couldn't go to the KISS concert, DJ Pat brought some of the KISS concert to us ! The dance lights lit up the night sky and that famous chorus to Rock and Roll All Nite echoed through the Hartford area ! We wanted the best, and we got the best ! DJ Pat !"

Aug. 8th Wedding in Kennebunkport with Tracy & Josh at the Ocean Woods Resort .
Bon Jovi's " Livin' on a Prayer " welcomed the Bridal Party in to the reception room and Bonnie Tyler's " Something to Talk About " was the song of choice for the newlyweds.
After a cute, memorable speech from the Flower Girl, Anna Belle it was time for dinner and dancing . Tim McGraws, " Stars Go Blue " was the Last Dance of the evening.

2010 Season Recap ! 2011 Season looks great !

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What a year !! We were so busy, we didn't even have time to update our blog once August hit !
The busy season continued right through October , and November was a very busy month for bookings ! 2011 is shaping up to be a great year for Double Platinum Celebrations .
Let us take a moment and pick up where we left off earlier in mid-season , and touch base on the all functions that took place for the remainder of 2010 from August forward.
Read on.. seek and ye shall find .....

Website Upgrade

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We are continually striving for methods of easier communication to get our information out to all of our friends , clients and future clients. We have been working on layout , design and new features on the website that will enable folks to browse at ease and get the initial information they are seeking . More changes and upgrades are coming forth. We hope you enjoy them !

Happy Holidays !

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The Holiday Season is upon us and as you can tell from the entry date of the last blog back in the middle of wedding season... we have been VERY BUSY !!!
We have many exciting things to post and will be updating our blog on a much more timely basis now that the 2010 wedding season has ended .

Meghan & Rich 7/24/10

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Saturday, July 24th was the date for Meghan & Rich's wedding at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. The reception followed in a tent at the Museum Field at S.M.C.C.

The Parents were introduced to " I Get Around " by the Beach Boys, while the Bridal Party entered to " Tom Sawyer" by Rush . The Bride & Groom made a dramatic entrance to the theme from the 1978 movie, Superman. The couples' first dance was " I Gotta Have You " by the Weepies. The Cake song was " He'll make me happy " from the Muppets movie .
The Father/ Daughter song was " Father/ Daughter " by Paul Simon and the Mother /Son song was " I Hope you dance ."

Dancing followed and then the it was time for the Bouquet toss , " Single Ladies " Beyonce .
Classic Rock ruled the Garter : " Strutter " by KISS was the Garter removal, " You shook me all night long " was the Garter Toss, and " Whole Lotta Love " was the Garter on song.
The Last Dance song was " Forever Young " by Alphaville.
It was a fun rockin' evening of 80's classics !
Congratulations to Meghan & Rich !

Heather & Mitch's Wedding July 17th 2010

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The Dune Grass in Old Orchard was once again our setting for a beautiful wedding . Courtney and her staff do a wonderful job there. Kudos to them !

It was a beautiful , hot & sunny day for a wedding. The ceremony took place at the bunker hill overlooking the ocean at SMCC. Guests began arriving shortly before 4pm for Cocktail Hour.
The entire Bridal Party was introduced to " Beautiful Day " by U2.

The Bride & Groom immediately went into their 1st Dance , " Whatever it is " by the Zac Brown Band. Toasts and dinner followed, with Cake cutting afterwards. The Cake song was " How sweet it is " by James Taylor. The F/D song was " I Loved her first " by Heartland, and the M/S song was " You are the Sunshine of my Life " Stevie Wonder.
The dance floor was packed the entire night with everyone surrounding Heather & Mitch on the dance floor , for the Last Dance " Don't stop Believein' " by Journey .
What a fun night !!
Congratulations Heather & Mitch !

Erin & Joey's Wedding July 10th, 2010

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The Dune Grass in O.O.B. was the setting for Erin & Joey's summer wedding. Unstable weather conditions prompted an indoor ceremony in the Ballroom that went off flawlessly. The Staff did a lovely job with an Arbor and flowers and seating to create a beautiful church like atmosphere.

After the wedding ceremony a relaxing cocktail hour ensued where guests mingled and went outside between the rain sprinkles. The Bridal Party introductions were to " Fire Burning " by Sean Kingston, and the Bride & Groom made a spectacular entrance wearing sunglasses to " Sexyback " by Justin Timberlake. Erin & Joey went right into their first dance " When the Stars go Blue " by Tim McGraw. The Cake song was " Everything " by Michael Buble.

The Father / Daughter song was the ever popular " Father/ Daughter " by Paul Simon , and the Mother/ Son Song was " My Wish " by Rascal Flats.

After some Anniversary Dances and the traditional Garter/ Bouquet Toss the crowd danced the night away and ended the night with two big 80's songs :
" Don't stop Believin " by Journey and " I've had the time of my Life " by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warner .

Erin & Joey are honeymooning in the Mexican Riveria !
Congratulations and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day !

Henry & Sarah July 3rd, 2010

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Henry & Sarah had their wedding day at Keeley the Katerer in Portland, Maine. Keeleys has been in busines over 30 years as a premiere function facility specializing in weddings. Steve and his staff do a wonderful job there !

Originally, Henry & Sarah had scheduled a fall date for their wedding and had DJ Pat for their wedding date. A few months after securing DJ Pat, the couple received some wonderful news .. Sarah was expecting and they had to move everything around !

No problems, no fears there... Everything was moved forward to July 3rd, same venue ..same everything .. with the exception of DJ Mark from Best Maine DJS ( DJ Pat's other company ) taking over all the DJ duties for their re-scheduled date .

DJ Mark phoned in the next morning to report on how much fun he, and everyone else had !

Angie & Sean's Wedding July 3rd, 2010

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July is here and summer is heating up ! We kicked off July right close to home with a lovely reception at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough,Maine. The weather was perfect for an open air reception tent complete with a key lime color scheme !

The bridal party was lined up and introduced to " I Gotta Feeling " by the Black Eyed Peas , and our Bride & Groom went right into their First Dance ," You and Me " by Dave Matthews.
A Toast by the Father of the Bride, Best Man & a Bridesmaid followed.
Dinner was a barbeqcue and pig roast. The Cake song was " You are the Best Thing "
The Father/ Daughter & Mother/ Son dances were combined for " Beacuse You Loved Me " by Celine Dion.

After a brief opening of the dance floor, all married couples were invited out for the Anniversary Dances. " Baby, you got what it takes" and Just Breathe " were the songs picked by Angie & Sean.

3 Hours of dancing ensued all the way up to the end, with " You Shook Me All Night Long " being selected as the Last Song by the Bride & Groom .
Congratulations Angie & Sean ! You went out with a bang on 4th of July Weekend !

Laura & John's Wedding June 26, 2010

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Well , we wrapped up the month of June in Jackson, NH. Jackson is a lovely, picturesque village next to Story Land. There are literally dozens of places to get married. This was my third trip back to Jackson, and each time has been an exciting new venue.

This time, we were at the Wentworth Inn . It is a lovely historic facility with many buildings sprawled across their grounds . We were in a permanent tent that was decorated beautifully.

The Grand Entrance for the Bridal Party of 23 was , " Sirius " from the Alan Parsons Project.
Made even more famous by the Chicago Bulls as their entrance song. The Bride & Groom entered to " Fire Burning " by Sean Kingston , and that definately set the tone for a rockin' wedding.

They immediately went into their first dance " This Kind of Love " by Sister Hazel .
" Ashokan Farewell " from the Civil War soundtrack was the F/D dance , and " Tupelo Honey " played for the M/S dance. The Cake song was " Everything " by Michael Buble.

Anniversary dances followed after some group photos and then the dancing began .
This crowd was very energetic and loved to dance ! They knew all the words to all the 80's songs and needed little if no prompting from me to scream it out .

" Last Dance " played out for their final dance and everyone headed out to the afterparty.

Congratulations Laura & John !

The talented DJs who made June a very busy month for Double Platinum Celebrations

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Other weddings took place this month as well and more are coming !
Special mentions to DJ Nate Hicks, DJ Tom Morissette for their weddings this month at the Colony in Kennebunk Port, Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, and the American Legion in Springvale .

They are but some of the talented DJs who we represent. Many more functions are to come !
We look forward to meeting all of you out there !

Thank you !

Allyn & Peter's Wedding June 20th, 2010

2010-06-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Yes, avery, very busy weekend for DJ Pat ! Three in a row and we kept the pace and the energy there for all !

Allyn & Peter were wed at Clay Hill Farm in Ogunquit . We have been there several times and highly recommend this venue ! Jennifer and Rachel do a fabulous job there !

Introductions were to " You Make my dreams come true " by Hall & Oates.
" Lucky " by Jason Mraz was the cake song and " Fields of Gold " bt Eva Cassiday was the first dance.
" Father/ Daughter " by Paul Simon was the Father/ Daughter dance , and " My Baby Blue " by Dave Matthews was the Mother/ Son song.

After a wonderful mix of classic rock, pop, alternative and a rousing blend of Merringue music , the festivities concluded with the Last Dance " At Last " by Etta James.

Congratulations Allyn & Peter !

Nancy & Dennis' Wedding June 19th, 2010

2010-06-23T07:12:00.000-07:00

Nancy & Dennis were wed at The McKernan Center at S.M.C.C. on a gorgeous afternoon.
The ceremony took place on the grounds with the reception following immediately afterwards in the intimate hall.

The Processional was " Someone Like You " and the Recessional was " Everlasting Love ."

The Grand Entrance was " Say Hey I Love You ." Their first dance followed ," Ain't no Mountain High Enough " by Michael McDonald ( very nice )
The Mother / Son song for Dennis 7 his Mother, Barbara was " Chances are " by Johnny Mathis .
" My Little Girl " by Tim McGraw was the perfect song for Dennis to dance with his daughter, Abby. This was followed by " Somewhere over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful world " where Nancy danced with both her sons, Jesse & Max.

Nancy's son, Jesse had his band there ( Station 85 ) and they played a rockin' first set of 70s classics. DJ Pat took over from there and kept the floor packed right up until the very Last Song " Save the Last Dance for me " by Michael Buble.

Congratulations Nanacy & Dennis !

Jessica & Scott's Wedding June 18th, 2010

2010-06-23T07:02:00.000-07:00

June was definately the month for people booking us early ! Scott and Jessica hired us back in April of 09' right when they met us ! They knew they wanted me as we had a shared passion for all things Heavy Metal . The challenge was to tastefully incorporate their wishes throughout the evening without dilluting their vison .

The beautiful day took place at the Holiday Inn West where DJ Patrick Daniels is a preferred vendor there and has been for 5 years ( Thank you Holiday Inn !)

The Grand entrance was " This is how we do it " and then the lights dimmed for the Bride & and Groom and " The Game " by Motorhead erupted and the lights came on as they made their very cool entrance. " Killing Loneliness " by H.I.M. was their first dance .

" One in a Million " by Aaliyah was the cake song. A special F/D dance that started with " Africa " by Toto with Jessica dancing with her dad then turned into " Gasolina " by Daddy Yankee and Jessica's stepfather coming in to cut in . It was perfect !!
The M/S dance was " The Rose " by Bette Midler and then the party began !
The Last Dance was " Hotel Room Service ."

Congratulations Jessica & Scott on your rockin' celebration !

Sue & Robert Beaulieu 35th Anniversary June 13th 2010

2010-06-23T06:53:00.001-07:00

Another family dear to my heart who retained my services two years ago for their son ; Michael's wedding , promised they would get in touch for their own 35th Anniversary for 2010 and they made good on that promise !

Robert & Sue hired me well in advance and moved the date of their function to accommodate MY SCHEDULE !! WOW ! Whenever that happens, I am very honored to know that I mean that much to someone and they truly value my services to book their date around my availability !
It was a lovely fun, intimate affair as they renewed their wedding vows in front of their friends and family.

They walked down the aisle to " Love me Tender " and " Happy Together " was played as their Recessional. " Colour My World " ( their original Wedding Song was played again as their 1st Dance , and " Can't Help Falling in Love " was the Last Dance .

Thank you so much for thinking of me again for your wedding renewal ! I hope to be a part of the family reunion being planned in the future .

Amanda & Andrew's Wedding June 12th, 2010

2010-06-23T06:38:00.000-07:00

Amanda & Andrew were wed at The Agassiz Village in Poland. It was a beautiful day at this historic facility. The function room was a huge open wooden ballroom with balconies on both sides. Amanda's parents were cleints of mine 2 years ago and when Amanda got engaged, her mother Norma wasted no time in boooking me a 18 months in advance to ensure I was available !

Immediatedly following the Ceremony, Introductions began to a mixed medley of " Livin' on a Prayer," " Bad Boys Theme ," " I'm Too Sexy ," and for the Bride & Groom " Here in this Moment ." Their first dance immediately folowed with " When I Say I Do."

The decorations were a stunning blue and white theme complete with two ice sculptered swans on the appetizer table.
" Grow Old With You " was selected for the cake song and then the formal songs began ;
Amanda danced with her father Bruce to " Tough Little Boys " and then there was a special dance where the Groom, Andrew danced with his Mother- in law, Norma and the Bride ; Amanda danced with her Step -Father, Chris and her Father- in law; David to " My Wish ."
A rousing version of the " Time Warp " was played complete with family members donning their shades .

The Last Dance was " Lost in this Moment ."

Congratulations Andrew & Amanda

Matthew & Michelle's Wedding June 5th, 2010

2010-06-10T09:53:00.000-07:00

Wedding season is in full swing ! We were off to the North Andover Country Club in Mass.
What a lovely facility ! Our first time there of hopefully many future weddings. Jim and Matt do an amazing job there and the staff is top notch and fun !

Matthew & Michelle were married last November, but decided to hold their reception in the summer so folks who were travelling could make it and enjoy the summer weather.

The Grand entrance was " Life in technicolor ii " followed by a beautiful slideshow and toasts from the Best Man, Michael Kashiwagi and Maid of Honor , Karen Carville.
" How sweet it is to be loved by you " provided the cake cutting background .

Their first dance was " Better Together " by Jack Johnson , with a Father/ Daughter dance of ," Daughter " by Loudin Wainwright. A Mother/ Son dance followed with " You make me feel so young " by Old Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra.

" Another 1 bites the dust " from Queen was the Bouquet Toss song while " Foxey Lady " by Jimi Hendrix was a rocking Garter removal song. The Garter Toss was the " Ring of Fire " concept with a twist... It was the Social Distortion version.

The Garter On song was the Theme from " Mission Impossible " and our lucky lady who caught the bouquet made it almost impossible for the garter to be put on as she playfully kept shuffling her feet and switching her legs back and forth .

Much dancing ensued with great requests and the Last Dance was " Faithfully" by Journey.

Congratulations Matthew & Michelle !

Record Online Traffic for May 2010

2010-06-01T14:42:00.001-07:00

May 2010 has come and gone and we received an incredible amount of traffic online directly and indirectly from some of our friendly competitors out there.
Many prospective clients are still shopping for their DJ by price first, which as we always try to educate people, " It's simply not the best way to hire someone who will be in charge of one of the most important days of your life."

You always get what you pay for and if you are looking for someone to " just show up and play music " and not actually repesent you and look after your best interests on your wedding day, you will get exactly that.

Many calls we received were for last minute 2010 dates June - September. We always advise people to book their entertainment 6-12 months in advance to ensure they get the DJ they want . Some folks told us their DJs double booked dates or they were not able to track them down as their date got closer. Those individuals are unprofessional, who call themselves DJs , that cater to real low prices. They overpromise and under deliver, or simply do not deliver at all.

We strongly encourage folks to do their research, read our links on the homepage on what to look for in a DJ and how to hire a Professional DJ. A few moments of your time is well invested when the outcome could have less than favorable or desired results because the " price was right , but the ability and lack of professionalism was all wrong ."

We encourage you to ask questions . As always our goal is to provide you with enough information where you feel comfortable to make an informed decision about your entertainment choice .

Karen & Corey's Wedding May 30th, 2010

2010-05-31T20:41:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend ! And what a beautiful weekend to have a wedding ! Corey & Karen were married in the beautiful gardens of Clay Hill Farm in York, Maine. An intimate gathering of family and friends helped the couple celebrate their wedding day in style.

" Soul Bossa Nova " by Quincy Jones welcomed the Bridal Party into the room as " Hot Stepper " by Ini Kamoze played for the newlyweds entrance. The chosen Cake song was " Grow old with you " Adam Sandler and the First Dance was " My Best Friend " Tim McGraw.

F/D Dance " Because you Loved Me " by Celine Dion and the M/S Dance was " On this Day " by Christian Barnes. After formalities such as Anniversary Dances, and Dollar Dances , the floor opened up to everyone . " Wonderful Tonight " by Eric Clapton was the perfect Last Dance song .
Corey and Karen had special custom birdhouses made as Center Piece Giveaways for their guests which made great conversation pieces.

Lauren & Jason's Wedding May 22nd, 2010

2010-05-31T20:17:00.000-07:00

Lauren & Jason were married and had their reception at the Cliffside Lodge in Poland, Maine.
The young military couple were stationed at BNAS and were ready to start their lives together after a brief engagement and soon to be trek across country as the Naval Air Station prepares for closure.

It was our first time at the Cliffside Lodge and it was absoloutely beautiful. We worked with Bellefete Catering. Lori Kinkade and her staff were amazing to work with ! The floral arrangements and linens were perfect and the food was delicious. Everything was coordinated with Bellefete in advance and went off perfectly. We look forward to working with Bellefete Catering again and highly recommend their services.

The intimate ceremony took place on the grounds as the bridal party made their entrance down a gravel pathway to the ceremony area surrounded by loved ones .

The Bridesmaids entered to " Air on a G String " , as the Bride'd entrance song was " Cannon in Gigue D." The Recessional was " Somewhere over the Rainbow " by Israel Kamakowski.

The Grand entrance choice was " Beautiful Day " by U2 ( and it was a beautiful day ). Lauren and Jason chose " At Last " by Etta James as their 1st Dance . After Toasts and Dinner ( and toasted Smores ) " Sweetest Thing " by U2 played out for the Cake Cutting which was followed by " My Girl " by the Temptations for the F/D dance and " In My Life " by the Beatles for the M/S Dance.
Several songs from the " Top Gun " soundtrack were played to coincide with the military dress and nature of service from the United States Armed Forces.

Chris & Sara's Wedding May 1st, 2010

2010-05-31T20:02:00.000-07:00

The Wyndham Hotel was the setting for Chris & Sara's reception. They were married earlier in the day at the Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland.

Guests were treated to cocktail hour in an ajoining room beofre being welcomed into the ballroom prior to the 6:30 pm Grand Entrance. Big Band Rat Pack style music set the mood for the guests as they made their way to their seats.

The Bridal Party made their entrance to Walter Murphy's disco era hit " A Fifth of Beethoven ."
Chris and Sara immediately went into their first dance, " To Make you feel my love " by Adele.
Toasts and dinner followed with " When I'm 64 " playing out for the Cake Cutting .
" I Loved her first " by Heartland was a moving Father/ Daughter song which was followed up by " Wonderful World " by Louis Armstrong for the Mother/ Son Dance.

Anniversary Dances followed with a special tribute to Dawson & Elaine Otis celebrating 40 years of marriage ! The dance floor was opened and remained packed up to the very last song.
Chicago's " You're My Inspiration " was a fitting end to a truly special day.

Congratulations Sara & Chris !

Prom Season !

2010-05-31T19:45:00.000-07:00

Another Prom Season has come and gone and Double Platinum Celebrations was able to fit two Proms into our busy Spring Wedding Season .

Our first stop was Winslow High School's Prom held at the VFW Hall in Winslow. DJ Kevin kept the students dancing all night and dazzled them with his state of the art light show.

One week later , DJ Kevin went to the Elks Lodge in Augusta/ Belgrade for Winthrop High School's Prom. Word of Kevin's stellar performance from nearby Winslow's Prom the previous week already had the students in Winthrop buzzing with anticipation about their prom.
DJ Kevin did not disappoint and treated the students to a night full of clean edit hits and a light show that will not soon be forgotten.

Michael & Elizabeth's Wedding ; April 17, 2010

2010-04-23T00:53:00.000-07:00

Not very often has it occurred that DJ Pat personally knows a member of the wedding party ( specifically the Groom ) since they were a young child and then sees them 20 years later as a grown adult about to celebrate one of the most joyous days of their lives. This will be one of my favorite stories to tell for some time. Upon meeting Michael and Elizabeth and immediately hitting it off with them at our meeting, something very unique happened at the end of the meeting; Michael and I realized we knew each other from 20 years ago when I used to work for his dad. We used to go on trips together and hang out with his dad. Michael had adopted his dad's fondness for classic rock and in particular, the rock group KISS. This was a must do wedding for DJ Pat.

Much pre-planning was involved to ensure Liz & Mike the special day they had envisioned and to re-assure Liz, KISS would not over run her wedding day. The Holiday Inn by the Bay was the perfect venue. The Holiday Inn by the Bay recommends DJ Patrick Daniels for all of their functions and events.
A Beatles theme was quickly establised for the introductions; " In My Life, With a Little Help from My Friends, and All you need is Love ."

The couples 1st Dance was " All I Ever Needed " by Brett Michaels.
A Toast by Best Man , Ryan Nadeau and Maid of Honor,Kristen Lewis followed .
After dinner ( which did include some KISS ballads ) more formalities took place.

Elizabeth and her Father, Michael danced to " I loved her First " by Heartland. The Groom, Michael , and his Mother, Kathy danced to " My Wish " by Rascal Flatts. A special Mother/ Daughter Dance followed with Elizabeth and her Mother Deb.

" Grow Old With You " was the perfect cake cutting song. After Cake, the floor was open and the dancers came out in full force. After a half hour of dancing, it was time to get back to business;
All the single ladies were called to the dance floor. The Bouquet Toss was quite the affair as Liz made sure everyone who should be out there.. was out there... " Single Ladies " by Beyonce was the perfect song. Next was the Garter, and Michael had picked out " Teacher " by Elton John in honor of his new bride. " The Boys are Back in Town " was the raucous backdrop for the Garter ring. This led to the grand finale of the " Theme from the Stripper " being played for the recipients who caught the garter and bouquet. They were great sports about it .

Hours of dancing ensued until the Last Dance was called. The floor was cleared so Liz & Mike could dance with each other to " This Kind of Love ' by Sister Hazel.
An encore was promised to the Bride & Groom , and Michael got to pick it .
In true rocker fashion ( and with Liz's blessings ) " Detroit Rock City ' by KISS echoed through the grand ballroom. Everyone in attendance knew the song and the choreograpy ( even Liz !)
What a fantastic evening !

Charlie & Sue's Wedding ; April 10, 2010

2010-04-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

The first wedding of 2010 was a lovely intimate affair . Charlie & Sue Hall renewed their wedding vows in front of friends and family in Biddeford, Maine. The reception was held at the new Ramada Inn at Saco Plaza ( former Holiday Inn Express ) Several guest traveled from Canada to join in the celebration.
Charlie & Sue and the entire bridal party were introuced into the reception room to " You're My Best Friend " by Queen. Charlie & Sue immediately went into their 1st Dance; " Could I Have this Dance ?" by Anne Murray. A Toast by the Best Man, Charlie Hall Jr. and the Matron of Honor, Lynne Smith followed.
After dinner, a Cake Cutting took place with Sonny & Cher's " I Got You Babe " providing the background music. The bride danced with her father, Jean Claude to " Through the Years " by Kenny Rogers as friends and family lovingly looked on. Anniversary and Dollar Dances gave way to to a Bridal Party Dance of " Celebration " by Kool & the Gang that got everyone out on the dance floor. Mixed in with hours of dancing ( and a couple of Conga Lines ) were special M&M's souvenirs giveaways from Las Vegas.
They were awarded for closest birthday, furthest distance traveled, and Canadian Trivia ( handpicked by DJ Pat )

The festivities came to a close as Sue & Charlie danced their Last Dance to " Wonderful World " by Louis Armstrong and an encore of Journey's " Don't Stop Believin' " that saw everyone in the room form a circle around Sue & Charlie as they danced to this 80's classic.

2010 Winter Recap

2010-04-23T00:04:00.000-07:00

Well, since we are now posting our current events and functions, we need to back up slightly to post our previous winter functions :

Jan. 16th Winter Ball at ST. Joseph's College in Standish.
What a fun night this was ! It was the perfect night ( for January ) , no snowstorm, mild temps, and partying , but very well-behaved students. Record attendance was set upwards of 500 students passed through the Chalet Lodge as DJ Kevin Wiacek and DJ Patrick Daniels laid down the soundtrack and lightshow for this spectacular event. Much appreciation and thanks to Marci and Nick at St. Joseph's as well as our good friends, Dan & Greg at Northeast DJs for calling us to fill in for them and loaning some additional equipment.

Jan. 23rd Retirement Party at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.
This was wonderful to be a part of this distinguised event. To honor Major John Fetterman as he retired from the Maine Maritime Patrol and prepared to transition into his next federal position. A very distinguished career with many notable mentions by heads of government. Many branches of local, state, and federal law enforcement and wildlife agencies were present as well as branches of the military and the Secret Service. Cocktail hour and dinner was followed by awards and presentations and then lots of dancing until the early morning hours.

Feb. 6th A Novel Ending at Kennebunk Free Library
How cool was this function ? It was great !! Let's transform the library into a rockin social club with full bar , gourmet appetizers and desserts and have a fund raiser and silent auction to benefit local charities. The locals danced , wined and dined and had a good time ! What a great way to get people out into the community to give something back and have a good time .

Want to increase your bookings... read on.. and Thank You

2010-03-31T20:58:00.000-07:00

Ahh, the temptation to post something frivolous on April 1st is great, but we will leave that reckless abandon for others to indulge in .. As we get closer and closer to Wedding season, it is interesting to note the bookings for 2010 continue in an interesting comparisom to 2009.
Several dates are emerging as prime wedding dates and we continue to network with our friendly competitors out there when we are full on a particular date.

As always, we pride ourselves in customer service and finding the best qualified DJ ( in house or otherwise ) for a particular client. We pride ourselves in our relationships we have fostered with our clients, local venues , fellow vendors and friendly competitors out there.

Today, I was told by a bride who just booked me that I was the only vendor she had met with that actually listened to hear about her day and vision , versus going into a well rehearsed sales pitch about how awesome I was and what wonderful toys and gadgets I could brag about to go along with my well- to do associations with various industry related vendors.
Now, keep in mind this client had just retained me and our initial contact was a week prior.
She thanked me for not rushing her and allowing her to compile all the information to make an informed decision.
She told me the associations, gadgets, experience and testimonials were all important to her, but they were all addressed AFTER I LISTENED to her first.

There you have it. Your free booking advice of the day, listen first and sell after.
I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel or re-define entertainment practices.

And now the THANK YOU section...

For all of you that continue to put your trust in quality services for your special day, we thank you for considering and most often cases selecting us as your entertainment choice.
To those vendors out there who recommend our services after working with us , we thank you .
You can expect the same from us , as we always notice a vendor who has a passion for their field of expertise.
To the clients out there who have moved their date to specifically guarantee our availability, we are humbled and honored.
And last , but certainly not least, we want to recognize our friendly competitors who engage in building prosperous working relationships with us and care enough to make a difference.

World Wide Web

2010-03-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

With today's technology advances we have become a society dependant upon receiving and soliciting information at warp speed. The super-information highway has embedded itself into the thread of the 21st century. With these advances and society's ongoing quest for knowledge and information , we vendors find these tools of the computer age to be quite useful in getting our messages of promotion out to the masses.

Sometimes these tools can be used to rant, rave and formulate an opinion or review anyone, anywhere at anytime. Message boards are an increasingly popular format as are blogs and sites that just review products and services.

We encourage you to do your research on the products and services you are interested in before making a commitment. Share your experiences with others as input and feedback is of tremendous value in the customer service industry.

Maine DJ excited about upcoming Wedding Season

2010-03-13T00:17:00.000-08:00

Greetings everyone ! It's been awhile since my last post . Not due to lack of information to post, but rather, just a little busy meeting new clients and preparing for the upcoming season .
This season promises to be another busy year with many dates already filled and last minute inquiries coming in.

We have increased our talented DJ staff to meet the demands of clients and are networking outside of our group with the highest quality DJs in New England. We strive to ensure that clients get the quality services they come to expect when they upgrade to Double Platinum Celebrations.

We will hopefully be increasing the frequency of our blog postings as there is much to discuss .
Updates and announcements on several key areas relative to the Wedding Industry in Maine and New England will be covered as well as some interesting topics.

Stay Tuned !