If you’re looking for Rosemont DJs , you’re looking for Ameritune. Last weekend, DJ Jim Schneeberger worked at the Donald E Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Here’s what he had to say…On 8/15/09, I played at the Donald Stevens Convention Ceneter for the Sansone/ Lambert Wedding. Upon arrival, I consulted with the Valet parking manager as to where to unload. It took a while to find the right spot and I ended up explaining myself to no less than 3 different police officers who were trying to get me to move my vehicle. Eventually, I found the room that the wedding was being held in and everything went smoothly after that, good thing I allowed for extra time!
Donald E Stevens Convention Center
As I first entered the room, I was suprised at how spacious and colorful the room was. The tables were decorated in a bright Fuchsia or bright Pink Lumiere and white color scheme. On top of each table there was a beautiful vase with a live Betta fish inside.
Betta Fish
The Bride and Groom wanted to give away the centerpiece to a guest at each table. We played a fun little game to decide the winner. We asked one person at each table to donate $1. I asked the guest to pass the dollar around the table as I played The Bennie Hill Theme song. When the music stopped, the person holding the dollar had to shake hands with the person on his right. Then more music and we passed the dollar to the left. When the music stopped the person holding the dollar had to hug the person to his left. Then back to the right and when the music stopped the person holding the dollar had to kiss the person across the table. This was very entertaining when two men had to kiss! Of course everyone was a good sport. One more passing and the last person to hold the dollar got to keep it and the original donator got to keep the Betta fish centerpiece. Being a fish person, I made up little care sheets and small zip lock bags of fish food to give to the centerpiece winners so they could properly care for their new pets. All were happy, even the fish!
First Dance
They had invited me to dinner and I’m very glad I did. The meal was simply outstanding. The filet melted in my mouth. After dinner, the hall was supossed to set up a sweets table in the room for dessert. I didn’t see anyone setting anything up and was getting concerned that this would delay the dancing as it was starting to get late. All of the sudden, the staff opened a partition to an ajoining room that that had the multi station sweets table display. Very Cool! The Bride and Groom chose Tim McGraw’s “My Best Friend” for their first dance, and that went well. Later, I discovered that I had gone to school with the Brides Uncle and her Father, it was fun reminiscing. After the Dad/Daughter dance, the Bride wanted to have a special dance with her Grandfather. I thought that this was a nice touch and Grandpa seemed to enjoy it as well.
They had a videographer that was nice to work with, but I can’t say the same for the Photographer, who seemed to be on his own schedule and not a real good team player. At one point he wanted me to get to the Bouquet and Garter Ceremonies,(so he could leave) and I told him I would do it in 2 songs. Then he took the Bride and Groom out of the room for over 15 minutes leaving me to stall until he was ready. I hope his pictures were really good, because he won’t win any awards for his personality. Other than that guy throwing me off a little, the reception was very nice, and there was a very busy dance floor all night. I was able to play at least 90% of the requests that I had, and they were an awesome Bride and Groom, great families!
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