This weekend I worked at Victoria Banquets Victoria in the Park in Mt. Prospect, IL. I believe this is their newest location, and is a wonderful setting for a wedding. The main level opens to a spacious patio that overlooks a small lake. Cocktails were upstairs in a somewhat crowded room that was a little too warm. Although most brides don’t like crowded rooms, DJs love ‘em. A crowded room is a loud, busy, lively room- guests are forced to interact, and the room generates a buzz. This is a very good start to a party. As usual for Victorias, the hors d’ouvres were unbelievable tasty and plentiful. I especially loved their home made pizza. The overhead background music in the main level room, (where dinner and dancing would be) was cutting in and out. I couldn’t hear if it was the same upstairs because the guests were too loud. Anyway, I asked them to turn it off, and they did immediately-problem soved. Once the guests came down to the main level, there would be no need for the hall’s sound system, anyway. I took a picture of the main level bar area. They created a sexy glow with amber lighting. My pic doesn’t due it justice.
Here is the bar area on main level
The bride and groom, Krysta and Tom wanted a different song for each couple as they were introduced from upstairs, so I made a specially edited CD for them. Naturally, the bridal party hammed it up with funny sunglasses and really bad dance moves when they reached the bottom of the staircase. It was a smashing beginning to a great party…
Guests having fun with intros before dinner
I really liked their unique dancefloor. Notice the striping on the bottom of the pic.
Champagne Parade
After intros and cake cutting,the Room Captain, Arvey asked me to play Barry White’s You’re My First, My Last, My Everything to announce their well executed wine parade. I appreciate Victorias dedication to quality (food is a ten out of ten), and their efforts to remain out of the box. There was a Bannanas Foster parade, a Crepe table, a Sweets table, a flexible menu (guests had their choice of 3 different entrees), and Gene and Judes hot dogs at 11:30. Very cool.