Lani & Jussi live and work in Europe but Lani’s family has roots in Durham. They chose to have their wedding and reception at The Cotton Room in Durham. All of Jussi’s family flew in from Finland for this once in a lifetime event. We provided them with ceremony audio, wedding reception DJ and their wedding uplighting. To quote our friend Hooman at Vesic Photography: “From morning yoga for the bridesmaids to the heartfelt toasts to the dancing at the end of the night, Lani’s big, warm, love filled smile says more than any words could say about their day“.

Thanks so much Lani & Jussi and safe travels forever!

Lani & Jussi’s Wedding Team at The Cotton Room

Venue: The Cotton Room

Photography: Vesic Photography

Wedding Uplighting: All Around Raleigh DJ Company

Wedding Florist: Oak and Dahlia Floral Design

Wedding Cake: Edible Art

Lani & Jussi’s

Wedding Planner

March 17th, 2019 at The Cotton Room

Photographer is Hooman Vesic , Coordinator is Natalie @ The Cotton Room

6:30 – Grand Entrance

Song is ‘Love Street’ by The Doors
Bridesmaids Dominique and Auburn
Maids of Honor Victoria, Sara, and Mary
Best Man Miikka
Parents of the groom Anna and Matti
Parents of the bride Nancy and Terry
Mr and Mrs Jussi and Lani!!

6:35 – First Dance

Song to be performed live by musicians

6:40 – Father/Daughter Dance

Song to be performed live by musicians
Lani and Terry

6:45 – Mother/Son Dance

Song is ‘Kultainen Nuoruus,’ which translates to Golden Youth, by Olavi Virta
Jussi and Anna

7:00 – Dinner Begins

Welcome by Lani’s Parents Nancy & Terry

7:45 – Toasts

8:30 – Dancing!!

First song is ‘All of the Lights’ by Kanye West
Bouquet Toss song is ‘Ready for It’ by Taylor Swift, Garter Toss song is ‘Buried Alive By Love’ by Him

9:00 – Cake cutting song is ‘Good Vibrations’ by The Beach Boys

10:00 – Expected End of Lani and Jussi’s Wedding

‘Viva La Vida’ by Coldplay then last song is ‘February Seven’ by Avett Brothers

Bry & Jonathan by f8 Photo Studios

Where to start with one of our new favorite weddings of all time! Bry & Jonathan enjoyed a timeless wedding at Market Hall Park View surrounded by their best friends and family. It was a perfect night with cold temps outside but a nice warm atmosphere and lighting inside. The wedding professional team lead by Timeless Events made the night smooth and fun for everyone.

The evening started with a very well coordinated grand entrance by the bridal party with different songs and fun choreographed dances by each couple. The bride and groom enjoyed their first dance to ‘The Time of My Life’ while their guests all sang along and swayed. Bry and her dad then surprised everyone with a mashup Father/Daughter dance! After dinner and toasts they cut the cake provided by Love Cake and we got the party started with the traditional Jewish Hora and, just like that, the dance floor was the place to be all night. You’re going to love the photos below from f8 Photo Studios. The uplighting in warm candlelight and the ceremony string light chuppah were both provided by All Around Raleigh DJ. We really enjoyed designing and installing the lighting for this wonderful couple.

Mazel Tov to Bry & Jonathan!

Debra’s Review (Bry’s Mom) on Wedding Wire:

Exceptional & Professional DJ

My daughter was married on December 19,2019 & we were fortunate to have Eric as our Dj. From my first contact with Eric to the end of the evening was an exceptional experience for us. He was so prompt in answering our emails. He kept the party going playing the perfect music keeping everyone on the dance floor the entire night. He is extremely personable making this a memorable beautiful occasion. In addition to having him DJ the wedding he dit the uplighting for the wedding & everything looked beautiful. He gave my daughter options fo the uplighting to give her the effect that she wanted. He is a true professional who loves what he does & that can be seen the way he interacts at an affair. Our guests are still commenting on what a great wedding & what great music. We are very happy with our decision to use Eric& All Around Raleigh DJ.