Karin & Ayo

The scene was The Couv, the place was Faith Center Church, the event was Karin & Ayo's wedding & reception. This place of worship was transformed into a very cool wedding venue. With the tables and chairs decked out and the lighting set just right.

This was also a very multi-cultural wedding as the groom's family was from Nigeria, so when some of Ayo's relatives came up to us and asked us to play some music from Nigeria, I said "of course." She then gave me two CD's of music from their country and I played it. Needless to say, this was a HUGE hit as it packed the dance floor and more was requested as the night went on.

One funny, traditional wedding event that happened in a non-traditional way was the garter toss. At the end of the evening, the Groom had decided not to do the garter toss. Well, just before the evening ended, Karin decided she wanted her new husband to toss the garter, but alas, he was not available so, needless to say, this determined Bride took matters into her own hands and tossed the garter herself! She tossed it and a mad scramble ensued.
(see video below)



Here are their song selections:
Wedding Party Entrance: We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Bride & Groom Grand Entrance: How Sweet It Is - James Taylor
Cake Cutting: Forever and For Always - Shawnia Twain
Bouquet Toss: Ladies Night - Kool & The Gang
Garter Toss: Peter Gunn Theme - Blues Bros.
First Dance Song: You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
Father/Daughter Dance: Daddy's Angel - Tony Carter