One of the best things about being a deejay is connecting with people on their special days. It is an honor to be a part of a moment in time that they will remember for the rest of their lives, and when you start to get repeat clients from the same families, you know you are doing something right.
Such is the case with Taleah & Dom and their families. I had the pleasure of deejaying Taleah's sister Tasheena's wedding two years ago down in Carson City and when it came time for Taleah to be married I was asked to be a part of her wedding as well.
Taleah & Dom are a great couple. They have been together for many years and they seem like a pair that will only grow together in marriage, making anniversary milestones left and right. They have a good example in Tasheena & Mark, who are about to celebrate two years and are expecting a boy in October. What is it with brides & grooms I have deejayed for in 2010? Five couples are currently expecting from that timeframe. It was a very good year.
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| Dom & Taleah and Tasheena & Mark (I love the vests!) |
The Cottonwood Room at Lazy 5 Park is a very nice venue for a reception and ceremony. Being a part of the Washoe County Parks system, it has a beautiful setting, very reasonable cost, and allows you to bring in your own caterer and other wedding professionals with you in control of every aspect of the day. There are other venues in the Washoe Parks system that are beautiful and easy on the budget as well, and they can be a great choice for your wedding or other event.
Dom & Taleah brought in all of the decorations and drinks, and catered a great BBQ lunch and with the help of their families they transformed the room into a beautiful ceremony and reception site. Marty Barlease presided over a wonderful ceremony, and his presence and guidance was also felt throughout the day with a benediction before the meal and a very heartfelt toast to the bride and groom. After the ceremony, the bridal party and family went outside amongst the willows and cottonwoods for pictures by Alan Wong, who did a great job with the photography all day long.
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| Dom & Taleah's first dance |
The bride & groom entered to "The Imperial March" which was fun and the meal that followed was delicious. When the dances and events began, I was privileged to be a part of a couple new ones for me. Taleah & Dom are Native American and during the money dance, they laid a blanket down where everyone laid their money down before dancing. It sure is a better system than pins or even a silk purse and when everyone had danced, Tee & Dom picked up the blanket together, which was a nice touch.
But for me the highlight of the day was the Round Dance that everyone danced celebrating their heritage. There was a feeling of unity and strength that was incredibly palpable that I was honored to witness and to be a small part of. To have your friends and family all around you, confirming your heritage and their love and caring for you as a group is a powerful thing and it makes me think that when Taleah & Dom have difficulties and triumphs in their life together, they will have a community that will help them when they are down and celebrate with them when they are up. No one could ask for more. Congrats Tee & Dom!
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| The Round Dance |
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