2014 Year In Review - Spectacular Moments from Jim Cerone The Perfect Host Indianapolis Wedding DJ and MC

2014 was another incredible year of spectacular Indianapolis weddings and events. You'll see below the beautiful Indy wedding venues I'm fortunate to work in and the happy Indiana wedding couples I get to collaborate with to create FUN!

12.27.14 Amy & Kurt's Indiana Wedding Ceremony & Reception at the Columbia Club

12.6.14 Karen & Ron's Indianapolis Wedding celebration at the Mavris Arts & Events

11.29.14 Abby & Anatoli's Indiana Wedding reception at the Columbia Club

11.15.14 Sarah & Bill's Indy wedding celebration at the Crowne Plaza Union Station Grand Hall

11.8.14 Natalie & Rob's Indianapolis Wedding at D'Amore Events of Indianapolis

11.1.14 Emily & Jim's Indiana Wedding at The Skyline Club

10.25.14 Leah & Ali's Wedding Ceremony & Reception The Brown Hotel Louisville Kentucky

10.18.14 Kat & Brian's Indy Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Indiana Landmarks Center

10.11.14 Chelsea & Kyle's Wedding Ceremony & Reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom

10.7.14 Children's Bureau Celebrity Cook-Off at Benihana MC for 17th Year in a Row

Photo Credit Marty Moran Bello Romance Photography 10.4.14 Jen & Matt's Indy Wedding Celebration at the IMA Indianapolis Museum of Art 10.3.14 Jen & Tim's Indianapolis Wedding Reception at Crowne Plaza Union Station Grand Hall 9.30.14 Posh Petals Indianapolis Wedding Flowers 10th Anniversary Open House DJ & MC 9.27.14 Kelsey & Jon's Indiana Wedding Party at Laurel Hall Indianapolis 9.20.14 Melissa & Geoff's Indy Wedding Reception at the Columbia Club 9.13.14 Abby & Matt's Indianapolis Wedding Party at Meridian Hills Country Club 9.9.14 Jim Cerone The Perfect Host presents his latest seminar at the Las Vegas DJ Show for the American Disc Jockey Association (Jim is a proud member since 2001 and serves as Membership Director of the Indiana Chapter) Big Thanks to all who appeared in Jim's presentation! Photos courtesy Liz Daley  and Bob Ridge with IndyVisual 9.6.14 Andrea & Joe's Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Empyrean Events Fort Wayne Indiana 8.30.14 Brittany & Clinton's Indy Wedding Ceremony & Reception Indiana Landmarks Center 8.23.14 Kourtni & Mike's Indiana Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Blueberry Hill Estate Above 2 Photos courtesy Bob Ridge, IndyVisual 8.2.14 Riley & Charley's Indianapolis Wedding Celebration Scottish Rite Cathedral South Lounge 7.26.14 Ashlee & Cory Indy Wedding Reception at the IMA Indianapolis Museum of Art 7.19.14 Madison & Griffen's Wedding at Alumni Hall Indiana Memorial Union Bloomington Indiana 7.12.14 Rachel & Andy's Indiana Wedding Celebration at the IMA Indianapolis Museum of Art 7.5.14 Andrea & Gordon's Indy Wedding Reception at the Ritz Charles in Carmel Indiana 6.28.14 Sarah & DJ's Indy Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Laurel Hall Indianapolis Yes, that IS the ring bearer, Sarah & DJ's Great Dane named Walter! 6.21.14 Meredith & Jamie's Indiana Wedding at the IMA Indianapolis Museum of Art Above 2 photos courtesy Jennifer Driscoll, PhotosbyJennifer.com See Meredith & Jamie's video highlights courtesy Bob Ridge, IndyVisual 6.14.14 Christine & Moshe's Indy Wedding at the Indianapolis Central Library 6.7.14 Kelly & Tim's Indy Wedding at the Crowne Plaza Union Station Grand Hall 5.31.14 Sara & Curtis' Indy Wedding at D'Amore Indy 5.17.14 Teela & Brandon's Indiana Wedding at the Columbia Club 4.26.14 Margaret & Greg's Indianapolis Wedding at the Columbia Club Candle Glow Uplighting provided by Jim Cerone Yes, Margaret & Greg DID pack their wedding clothes for their honeymoon in Italy, where their marriage was blessed. by. the. Pope. 4.19.14 Hollace & Ryan's Indy Wedding at the J.W. Marriott Monogram and Uplighting provided by Jim Cerone 4.11.14 A Past President, Jim again served as MC of the ISES Indiana PACE Awards and was surprised with the Lifetime Achievement Award Photo courtesy Megelaine Images, Megan & Tim King 4.10.14 Disc Jockey News interviewed Jim about new music and music programming 2.22.14 For the 5th year in a row, Jim Cerone was honored to serve as DJ for the Susan G. Komen Indy Pink Tie Ball at Dallara Factory 2.14.14 Valentine's Day Dance at Empyrean Events in Fort Wayne 2.1.14 Colleen & Jarvis Wedding Celebration at the Indiana State Museum Ice Blue Uplighting provided by Jim Cerone 1.30.14 As Vice President of Wish Upon a Wedding Indianapolis, Jim and Bob Ridge of IndyVisual served as celebrity bartenders at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

The Top 25 Love Songs Of All Time For Your Wedding, Or For You & Your Valentine

Searching for the perfect song for the First Dance at your Wedding? From

The Perfect Host Jim Cerone

. So warm up your iTunes card (always practice safe legal downloads) Now THAT's Amore!

25. That's Amore -

Dean Martin

(1953)

24. I'll Be -

Edwin McCain

(1997)

23. Just the Way You Are -

Bruno Mars

(2010)

22. Amazed -

Lonestar

(1999)

21. Come Away With Me -

Norah Jones

(2002)

20. Bless the Broken Road -

Rascal Flatts

(2004)

19. You Send Me -

Sam Cooke

(1957)

18. When You Say Nothing At All -

Alison Krauss

(1995)

17. Crazy Love -

Van Morrison

(1970)

16. Lady In Red -

Chris DeBurgh

(1987)

15. Let's Stay Together -

Al Green

(1972)

14. Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison (1970) /

Rod Stewart

(1993)

13. My Girl -

The Temptations

(1965)

12. Something -

The Beatles

(1969)

11. Let's Get It On -

Marvin Gaye

(1973)

10. When A Man Loves A Woman -

Percy Sledge

(1966)

9. Your Song -

Elton John

(1970)

8. Stand By Me -

Ben E. King

(1961)

7. Wonderful Tonight -

Eric Clapton

(1978)

6. Unforgettable -

Nat King Cole

&

Natalie Cole

(1991)

5. What A Wonderful World -

Louis Armstrong

(1967)

4. The Way You Look Tonight -

Frank Sinatra

(1964)

3. At Last -

Etta James

(1960)

2. Can't Help Falling In Love -

Elvis Presley

(1961)

1. Unchained Melody -

The Righteous Brothers

(1965)

 (disclaimer - a completely subjective non-scientific list compiled by

Jim Cerone

 The Perfect Host based on which slow songs bring couples to the dance floor EVERY TIME)

Top 10 Runner Ups:

Better Together -

Jack Johnson

(2005)

By Your Side -

Sade

(2000)

Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe -

Barry White

(1974)

I'm Yours -

Jason Mraz

(2008)

Into the Mystic -

Van Morrison

(1970)

Making Memories of Us -

Keith Urban

 (2005)

Marry Me -

Train

(2009)

To Make You Feel My Love -

Adele

(2008) /

Garth Brooks

/

Billy Joel

/

Bob Dylan

True Companion -

Marc Cohn

(1991)

You Are the Best Thing -

Ray LaMontagne

(2008)

Images are the property of the original copyright holders - click links for artists' web sites to purchase their music legally.

When you're searching for YOUR perfect First Dance song for your wedding, call

Jim Cerone The Perfect Host

2013 Year In Review - Spectacular Moments from Indianapolis Wedding DJ Jim Cerone

Another year full of warm families and incredibly FUN celebrations! I am truly honored to work with so many Indianapolis wedding industry friends and so blessed to do what I love. Here's to an even better 2014 for all!

12.14.13 Abbe and Danny's wedding celebration at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

12.8.13 Klassical Keys Concert at the Ritz Charles

12.7.13 AES / Indianapolis Power and Light Holiday party at the JW Marriott (Holiday uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

11.23.13 Saint Christopher School Benefit at the Columbia Club

11.16.13 Melissa and Matthew's wedding celebration at the Simon Reading Room, Central Library (Candle Glow uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

11.9.13 Frances and Phil's wedding celebration at the IMA Indianapolis Museum of Art

11.2.13 Mindy and Greg's wedding ceremony and reception at Laurel Hall, Indianapolis (photo courtesy Molly Connor Photography)

10.29.13 Wellpoint / Anthem Event at the Indiana Roof Ballroom

10.26.13 Sarah and Chris' wedding ceremony and reception at D'Amore Events of Indianapolis

10.16.13 Helen Wells Agency 35th Anniversary Celebration (Jim Cerone has been represented by Helen Wells since 1995 as a voice-over and on-camera talent)

10.12.13 Kathryn and Brian's wedding reception at the Hawthorns Golf and Country Club (Royal Blue uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

10.11.13 Tricia and Jermaine wedding ceremony and reception at The Alexander

10.5.13 Kimberly and Drew wedding ceremony and reception at the Ritz Charles Chapel and Pavilion

10.1.13 Children's Bureau 16th Annual Celebrity Cook-Off at Benihana (Jim Cerone was honored in the program for serving as MC every single year)

9.28.13 Josie and Glen wedding ceremony and reception at the Crowne Plaza Grand Hall Union Station

9.21.13 Emily and Stephen's wedding reception at the Omni Severin Hotel (Blush Pink uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

9.14.13 Lauren and Seth's wedding ceremony and reception at Park Tudor (Candle Glow uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

9.10.13 Jim Cerone, The Perfect Host was asked to present at the Las Vegas DJ Show for the American Disc Jockey Association (Jim Cerone has been a member of the ADJA since 2001)(photos courtesy Courtney Hanser Expect Style and Patrick Johnson Shamrock DJ Service)

9.2.13 Billiken 5k for Saint Louis University Cancer Center (Jim Cerone served as MC for the 5th year in a row)

8.24.13 Erin and JP's wedding reception at the Eiteljorg Museum

8.15.13 GenCon Dungeons and Dragons Party for 900 people at the Indiana Roof Ballroom

9.3.13 Kara and Rhett wedding reception at the newly renovated Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union Building, IU, Bloomington, Indiana

7.20.13 Wendy and Steve's wedding reception at the Delaware Township Community Center, Fishers

7.13.13 Margo and Bob's wedding ceremony and reception at D'Amore Events of Indianapolis (Dance uplighting, Monogram and Boom sticks provided by Jim Cerone)

7.6.13 Laura and Ryan's wedding reception at the Columbia Club 10th Floor Ballroom

6.29.13 Michelle and Joe's wedding reception at The Bridgewater Club, Carmel

6.28.13 Rachel and Gabe's wedding ceremony and reception at The Mavris Arts and Event Center

6.25.13 Wild Birds Unlimited Annual Event at Dallara Factory, Speedway

6.22.13 Callie and Tom's wedding reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom

6.15.13 Lauren and Ryan's wedding reception at D'Amore Events of Indianapolis

6.14.13 Lauren and Ryan's rehearsal dinner hoe-down (complete with country line dance instructors from Eight Seconds Saloon) at private residence, Indianapolis Indiana

6.11.13 US Green Building Council Event at the Westin Indianapolis

6.7.13 Skeeter and Karen's 50th Anniversary Party at Prairie View Golf Club Carmel

5.18.13 Brittany and Nick's wedding ceremony and reception at the Eiteljorg Museum (Candle Glow uplighting and "Mickey" Monogram provided by Jim Cerone)

5.11.13 Elizabeth and Andy's wedding ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse and reception following in the Atrium of the Central Library

5.4.13 Debbie and Marty's wedding ceremony and reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (Bold Uplighting provided by Jim Cerone and, yes, Marty DID serenade Debbie with "Right Here Waiting" LOL)

4.30.13 Jim Cerone was flown to Atlanta to MC the ASLRRA Convention at the Marriott Marquis

4.20.13 Amanda and Kyle's wedding ceremony and reception at The Garrison, Fort Harrison

4.19.13 Jim Cerone was the MC again this year for the Macy's Make Magic Indiana Awards at the Hilton North

4.16.13 Jim Cerone was asked to present his Perfect Host seminar at the Chicagoland ADJA Chapter

3.23.13 Maggie and Steven's wedding reception at Crowne Plaza Union Station Grand Hall (Candle Glow uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

3.21.13 Jim Cerone was asked to MC the Hamilton Southeastern Foundation Fundraiser at Forum Conference Center (fun to see Katie & Brandon - Jim Cerone was their Wedding DJ July 15, 2006)

3.17.13 Jim Cerone The Perfect Host was flown to England to be the Keynote Speaker at the Pro Mobile DJ Conference in Oxfordshire, UK (Jim's family attended too - Rosy, Jimmy and Joey)(photos courtesy ProMobile DJ Conference Official Site and Toby Oakley)

2.23.13 For the 3rd year in a row, Jim Cerone was asked to serve as MC and DJ for the Susan G. Komen Pink Tie Ball at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (Jim's wife Rosy attended as well - photo courtesy Kristin Hornberger Photography)

2.16.13 Libby and Colin's wedding reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral

1.26.13 Stacy and JJ at the Omni Severin Indianapolis (Deep Purple uplighting provided by Jim Cerone)

1.12.13 Darcy and Ed's wedding celebration at the West Lobby of The Palladium in Carmel (Soft Lavender uplighting and Multimedia Flat Screens provided by Jim Cerone)

Once again, I am blessed to be included in so many celebrations. Please call when I may help plan yours. Thank you very much - Jim Cerone

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8.3.13 Kara & Rett's Wedding, Alumni Hall, Indiana University Memorial Union, Bloomington, Indiana with Wedding DJ Jim Cerone

"...I found the one my heart loves." - 

Kara & Rett's fairy tale ended with a sparkler sendoff... 

...but their celebration began here...

Indiana Memorial Union with cocktails on the deck...

and in the Solarium...

and the newly renovated Alumni Hall!

"We are so excited that you all traveled down to our old stomping grounds to help us celebrate our wedding day! Go Hoosiers! - Love, Rett and Kara"

And when the dance floor opened?  Well, see for yourself...

Congratulations Kara & Rett on 1 FUN party!!!

Big thanks to Bari Kuhlman and her always excellent staff.  LOVE the fresh new look! If you want your wedding at the

Indiana Memorial Union at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

- it will be great!

Everything ran like clockwork thanks to planning from Morgan Banks (the first of our dueling Morgans LOL) of

Ashley Weddings and Events

The other Morgan?  My friend Morgan Matters of

Morgan Matters Photography

Wedding videography by Bloomingtonian

Duane Busick

Lighting design by Mike Schwandt from

Big Picture Productions

Floral and decor by

J. Sims Floral Design

For your wedding full of FUN, please call Indianapolis Wedding DJ Jim Cerone directly - 317-507-1049.  Thank you and best wishes! -

Jim Cerone

, Wedding Entertainment Director

®

8.4.13 Victoria Secret Pink Nation DJ, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville, Indiana

Mixed the latest hits for Victoria Secret VIPs.  Played Bruno Mars, Daft Punk, Icona Pop, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore, Rihanna, Robin Thicke, Zedd and more.

Bose Compact speakers - spread sound around but take up almost no space.

Thank you to the Hamilton Town Center Victoria Secret staff and VIPs! See you at the next Pink Nation event.