Debowski/Pantazis @ Cite at Lake Point Tower

This was my first time at Cite. The view from the 70th floor was spectacular. My assistant Matt and I were blown away by the view. It's too bad that I couldn't sit back and enjoy it at my fullest. I was zoned in on the Isabelle ans Steve's wedding. We were making sure to hit all the ques, and get festivities moving forward. At one point during cocktails, I found myself being the deejay, helping the fig video crew set up, and helping out the photographers (non figs) with where they were setting up their photo loading station. I've been in that position as a photographer myself, and wanted to help out. I was in the event zone.
Isabelle and Steve's vision for the music was a Jazz theme. The venue was perfect for this occasion. It was classy, elegant, and "Chicago". The other element that played a big role in the music was their ethnicities. Steve was Greek and Isabelle was Polish. So, I played sets of 30's and 40's jazz vocalists songs, and then sets of Greek and Polish music (provided by Steve's cousin, Chris). Alternating between the two genres. The music fit them and their guests perfectly. There was a magical moment during the night. Just after Isabelle and Steve finished cutting their cake, fireworks at Navy Pier went off. I played Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind" during the fireworks as Billy Rood (fig videographer) captured the Bride and Groom holding each other close, as the display went on in front of them. A magical moment. It was the perfect timing and the perfect wedding for a moment like that.

Brian Carey
deejay/photographer