Matt & Erica Bazo and their amazing wedding!!!
Author: arnoldooffermann // Category: Weddings June kicks off the “BEST WEDDINGS EVER!” month!
Almost three years ago I did a wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Acevedo. This promptly led to creating an amazing reception for two more family members: Mr. and Mrs. Santiago. We got along so well that they invited me to their church, New Hope, in Winter Haven, FL. This has been the best decision in my life– I’ve finally found a church I can call home.
Fast forward to yesterday, Matt and Erica came to my office needing the wedding of the century. Knowing their family and friends, very little effort would be needed to accomplish this– and boy was I right. This was a party from the very beginning on out!

The photographer, Danny Cruz (with his son, Brandon) and Tim & Patti (with Storybook Weddings Videography) did an amazing job capturing all the special events. We felt very welcome not only as vendors but as guests by everyone there.
The ceremony was at Victory Church in Lakeland, FL and the reception was at the Lone Palm in Kathleen.
Highlights:
- Harry & Shannon Acevedo’s son, Davin, is 2 years old— he wasn’t even born when I met these two– how time flies!
- Very energetic introduction with a remix of Beegees with Lil Jon, Boom Boom Pow, and Right Round!
- MERENGUE!! NEED I SAY MORE?
- Lots of interaction without bordering on cheesy!
- My wife was there– despite her injured knee, she couldn’t lift anything up, but she handled the music very well! (I love working with her.)
Package Chosen:
- Entertainment Coordinator
- Extra Extra Extra Bass
- Uplights in Pink
- Extra Hour
It truly was a party– check out the many iPhone photos and videos, soon! As soon as I get footage from Tim, I’ll make sure to share it!

My setup… the pink uplights look orange thanks to the iPhone’s cam.

Cocktail hour arrangement… pretty hearty! Ha ha– get it? GET IT?

180+ people!


Preppin’ before guests arrive.

Uplights behind the candy buffet.

A beautiful cake by Karen (from Lakeland).. the tiers were THICK!


Everyone went for the Dove Chocolates!

The limo arrives. As you can imagine, the curb was NOT made for a limo that long to pull up. My eyes tell me this is a Lincoln conversion, judging by the chassis. Either way– it’s absolutely beautiful.

Dancing begins!

Tim, the videographer, getting his roll on!

Erica dancing with Anthony (the ringbearer).



As you can (slightly) tell, the uplights threw a hue of pink around the room!








Tim watching me DJ.

Monica, myself, Erica, and Matt.
And a YouTube video!
Erica & Matt– I wish you both the best! See you in church.. we love you guys!
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Aww…I love working with you too! Sometimes lol…For real though, Arnoldo you are amazing. You really have talent for what you do. I am VERY proud to call you my husband! You always out do yourself with every wedding that you do.
This wedding was AWESOME! If you are out there looking for a DJ….Arnoldo sure does know how to make the party! Call him and I know you will NOT be sorry
June 8th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Awsome wedding,thanks for let me help with the choreography at the party,can’t wait for the next one,Arnoldo you are the best DJ I ever met.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I had a great time! We took some great photos too, we can send them to you if you want.
June 8th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Thanks, Monica! I love ya!
June 8th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Thanks, guys!!!
June 8th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Once again another amazing job! I have been privelaged to be at all three weddings and you really know how to make people have a great time and keep things flowing. I could go on and on . . . Wonderful!
June 8th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Thanks!
June 8th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
You do awsome work!!!! August 22 needs to get here. I can’t wait to see you with all the Latinos at mine and Hector’s Wedding. Partytime!!!!!
June 8th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Oh yes, Liset! This will be a blast!
We’ll need to get together mid-July and start talking wedding plans!
June 14th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Great job! I can see you were taught well with your Intro and your Anniversary dance MCing
. You do A Premier Entertainment proud!
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 am
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