Gadeken/Pollyea @ The Newberry Library

This was my second time at the Newberry this season. Jessica and Dan's ceremony was in the lobby area of the Newberry, and then the room was turned over for the cocktail hour as the Bridal Party went out front for photos. They had a music style that combined classic rock and indie rock. Jessica got me a disc with their cocktail mix, already put together. As cocktails transitioned into dinner, I continued to play a classic/indie rock mix of songs. It was music that fit them, and was appropriate for dinner. Jessica and Dan had a special moment, they sharred a toast to each other. Dan had contacted me earlier in the week, and asked me to play the Bob Dylan song "Shelter From the Storm" directly after his toast to Jessica. Dan beautifully spoke of the story behind Dylan's song, and how it related to his own relationship with Jessica. Erik, my assist, played the song directly after his speech, as planned. It was perfect. The fig videographers were crying. I did my job.

Brian Carey
deejay, photographer