Visit parties where the Smokin' Section has performed:
Come with us to some of the memorable parties, wedding receptions, special and corporate events in NJ, NY, PA, CT, and RI that the Smokin’ Section has been a part of recently. These bashes were a hit with the bride, groom, and all their guests as the photos, videos and testimonials will make clear.
Karen and Grant, 4/24/10
Karen and Grant had a clear Saturday that got slightly overcast by the time of their ceremony in the boathouse Chapel, an original post and beam barn from Vermont that was transported to the Bonnet Island Estate (in Manahawkin, near Long Beach Island), where the ceremony and festivities took place...View pictures of their New Jersey shore wedding reception with the Smokin' Section, NJ live, party & wedding band and read more about their April celebration.
Reception site: Bonnet Island Estate
Photos courtesy of Marie Labbancz Photography
Nicole and Alex, 8/22/09
It was a real privilege and treat for the Smokin’ Section to play at Alex and Nicole’s August wedding reception at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. The couple are both professional event and wedding photographers and the Smokin’ Section and Alex have worked together at many weddings dating back to 1996...View video and photos from their reception and read more about the party.
Reception site: Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch, NJ
Photographer: Michelle Arlotta Photography
Videographer: Formica Video LLC Video Productions
Stacy and David, 9/26/09
Stacey and David had a perfect, clear fall afternoon for their ceremony in the garden area of The Estate at Florentine Gardens... View video clips and pics from their North New Jersey reception with the Smokin' Section, New Jersey/New York live, party & wedding band and read more about the party.
Reception site: The Estate at Florentine Gardens, Rivervale, NJ
Photos courtesy of Photography by Frank Manning
Video clips courtesy of Reel Moments Video
Sheila and Kevin, 9/7/07
On Friday September 7th, the Smokin’ Section visited the Westmount Country Club, perennially one of Northern New Jersey’s most popular banquet facilities and party spots. On this balmy late summer afternoon, Sheila and Kevin had their ceremony in the beautiful garden area out front, and our pianist supplied stately classical music for that portion of the afternoon/evening.View pictures from their reception and read more about the party.
Reception site: Westmount Country Club, West Paterson, NJ
Tara and Scott, 7/26/08
For their big day in the Pennsylvania countryside, Tara and Scott had a perfect clear and comfortable mid-summer afternoon and evening. View pictures and video clips from their Pa wedding reception with the Smokin' Section, NJ/PA live, party & wedding band and read more about the party...
Reception site: Lake House Inn, Perkasie, PA
Photos courtesy of Barton Paul Photography
Video clips courtesy of mediaWORX
Meredith and Gianluca, 9/5/09
Meredith and Gianluca had a clear early September day for their church wedding. After photographs in the park, their celebration moved over to the Berkeley Plaza, the well known Union County banquet facility/wedding reception site located in Berkeley Heights. See pictures from their reception and read more about the party...
Reception site: Berkeley Plaza, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Photographs courtesy of: JF Photography, Cranford, NJ
Jenna and Tim, 8/8/09
Jenna and Tim hosted an indoor-outdoor party with at the Grain House at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, one of North/Central New Jersey’s most in demand banquet facilities and wedding reception sites. The band and dance floor were set up under a beautifully appointed tent just outside of the Grain House. Check out pictures from their New Jersey wedding reception and read more about the party...
Reception site: The Grain House at the Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ
Photography: Phil Cantor Photography
Katherine and Brendan, 8/15/09
Katherine and Brendan had a slightly hot and muggy but clear day for their celebration. See pictures from their reception and read more about their celebration...
Reception site: Ramsey Golf & Country Club, Ramsey, NJ
Photography: Figtree Productions
Audrey and Alex, 7/31/09
Alex and Audrey had a rainy day for their wedding, with torrential downpours happening off and on throughout the afternoon. Their ceremony had originally been scheduled on the deck overlooking the river outside the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, but it had to be moved to the Ballroom upstairs. Find out more about their party: check out videos clips and also pictures of the reception.
Reception site: Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, Jersey City, NJ
Photographer: The Studio Weddings
Videographer: Joyous Productions
Laura and Adam, 6/27/09
Heavy rain had been predicted for the Jersey Shore area for the night of Laura and Adam’s wedding reception. However, the prognosticators turned out to be wrong and the couple and their guests got to enjoy a great view of the Navesink River on a perfect evening at the Poolhouse of the Rumson Country Club. View videos of the Smokin' Section (NJ party and wedding band) and pictures from their reception and read more about the party...
Reception site: Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ
Photographer: Therese Marie Wagner Photography
Videograper: Michael Simons Videography
Lindsay and Anthony, 5/16/09
The Smokin’ Section’s first visit to the Westmount Country Club since ’07 was for Anthony and Lindsay’s wedding reception on a slightly humid afternoon in the middle of May. The hip, contemporary ambience of the Westmount’s main Ballroom provided the scene for a great party. View videos and pictures from their reception and read more about the party...
Reception site: Westmount Country Club, West Paterson, NJ
Photography by The Bleu Studio
Videography by IMR Films
Dedra and Keith, 9/20/08
On September 20th,‘08 the Smokin’ Section took a “road trip” to Saratoga Spa State Park in the historic upstate NY town of Saratoga Springs. The bride and groom had amazing weather for their big day. It was clear, sunny and comfortable in Saratoga Springs one day before the official start of Fall. Read more and see photos from this party...
Reception site: Hall of Springs
Photographer: Chris Ware Photography
Gena and Henry, 10/17/08
Gena and Henry had clear fall weather for their wedding day. After arriving from the church, the bride & groom and their guests had a chance to enjoy the first class Stony Hill Inn cocktail hour cuisine while our pianist serenaded them.>Read more, see photos and view video clips from this party...
Reception site: Stony Hill Inn
Photographer: Phil Cantor
Videographer: Heller Productions
Susan and Kerry, 8/7/09
It was a beautiful and unseasonably cool summer Friday afternoon for the Smokin’ Section’s first visit to the Grand Colonial, an exciting new addition to Hunterdon County’s wedding & banquet facilities and special event locations. Read more & see photos from this party...
Ceremony and Reception site: Grand Colonial
Photographer:
Jeff Tisman Photography
Moira and Steven, 9/28/08
The Smokin’ Section traveled by ferry for a memorable Sunday wedding and reception at the Fire Island Hotel. Moira and her sister Lisa are both event planners. Lisa had been at a Smokin’ Section party before and knew we would add just the right touch for her sister Moira’s special day. Read more & see photos from this party...
Ceremony and Reception site: Fire Island Hotel
Photographer:
Jay Brady Weddding Photography
Devon and David, 10/18/08
Devon and David had a perfect fall day for their wedding reception at Eagle Oaks Golf Club in Farmingdale. The couple selected Ryan Adams’ “When Stars Go Blue” for their first dance as man and wife. We learned it specially for Devon and David and our guitarist Mike took the lead vocal on it... Read more & see photos from this party...
Location: Eagle Oaks Golf Club, Farmingdale, NJ
Photographer: Josh Lynn Photography
Steph and Alex, 7/11/08
Planning the music for Steph & Alex’s July 11th wedding reception was a true “family affair”. Steph’s mother Dottie found the Smokin’ Section on the ‘net and sent our website to the bride to be. Shortly afterward, Dottie, her husband Louis, Steph and the groom to be, Alex all came to one of our showcases in North Jersey... Read more & see photos and video from this party...
Location: The Park Savoy, Florham Park, NJ
Photographer: Allan Reider Studio
Stephanie and John, 11/1/08
The Smokin’ Section travelled down to the shore to play at Stephanie and John’s wedding reception at the Rumson Country Club. The bride and groom could not have asked for a more perfect late fall afternoon: beautiful, clear and crisp. Read more & see photos from this party...
Location: Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ
Photographer: Michael Dempsey Photography
Blythe and Carl, 8/23/08
When Blythe first contacted us and told us she wanted to have the Smokin’ Section play for her wedding reception taking place just outside of Kingston and Woodstock, NY, we have to admit that we were slightly confused. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception Site: Onteora Mountain House
Photographer: Doris Barnes Photography
Marion and James, 6/28/08
The Smokin’ Section returned to the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club for the first time in about 5 years to play at Marion and James’ wedding reception. Our trumpeter also performed at the couple’s ceremony along with the organist at St Catherine’s in the nearby town of Avon by the Sea. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception Site: Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club
Photography: Thérèse Marie Wagner Photography
Laura and Mike, 9/22/07
The rustic setting of Putnam County, NY’s Bird and Bottle Inn provided a unique setting for a memorable party; this was the first time that the Smokin’ Section had visited that particular New York state banquet facility/reception site. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception Site: The Bird and Bottle Inn, Garrison, NY
Photographer: Tae Photography
Videographer: Edisonian Studios
Erika and Anand, 6/7/08
The Smokin’ Section took a road trip to Merion, Pa to help Anand and Erika celebrate their big day. The couple resides in Hoboken, NJ and saw us at a showcase in North Jersey the year before.It had been quite a hot day, but some of the sizzle and high temperature was out of the air by the time the band arrived at the Merion Tribute House that evening. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception Site: Merion Tribute House, Merion, PA
Caterer: Feastivities Events/Caterers
Photographer: Brenda Carpenter Photography
Amanda and Marcus, 4/11/08
The Smokin’ Section enjoyed returning to Nanina’s In The Park in Belleville, NJ on a Friday in April to play at Marcus and Amanda’s wedding reception and cocktail hour.Our pianist Ted tickled the ivories on the grand piano while Marcus and Amanda’s guests enjoyed the cocktail hour cuisine and hors d’oevres that Nanina’s is noted for. >Read more & see video and photos from this party...
Location: Nanina's In The Park
Photographer: Marc Anthony Fine Art Photography
Videographer: Taylor Phillips
Kristin and Lee, 10/20/07
An unseasonably warm but completely comfortable, sunny & clear late October day provided the backdrop for Lee and Kristin’s wedding reception at one of North NJ’s premier banquet facilities/reception sites, the Park Savoy in Florham Park. It was a pleasure for us to be back at the Savoy, working together with one of the nicest and most efficient maitre’d’s in the business, Bill. Read more & see photos from this party...
Banquet Facility: The Park Savoy
Photography: Stark Studio
Nicole and Matt, 10/26/07
It was a dark and stormy afternoon and night, but the inclement weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm and high spirits of Matt and Nicole’s guests for their big day. The country setting of the Catlin Gardens (located in Orange County, New York about 45 minutes from both the top of Jersey and NYC) provided a beautiful backdrop for Matt and Nicole’s ceremony, definitely taking advantage of the sweet autumnal colors of New York State.. Read more & see video and photos from this party...
Banquet Facility: Catlin Gardens
Photography: Aperture Photography and Imaging
Video: E.K. Peters Video
Malina and Mike, 10/6/07
Planning a wedding takes a lot of work under almost any circumstances, but it can be especially challenging if you don’t live in the area where the ceremony and reception will be taking place. Malina and Mike live in Texas and don’t get back Jersey way all that often, but nevertheless they rose to the occasion and put together a day to remember.Read more & see video from this party...
Ceremony & reception location: Skylands Castle at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens
Video:Taylor Phillips Videographer
Celebrant/Officiant: Cristina Kollet/Inclusive Ceremonies
Caterer: Frungillo Caterers
Courtney and Jamie, 9/8/07
The Smokin’ Section visited the refined & historic atmosphere of Rumson’s Sea Bright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club, however “refined” might not be the best word to describe this affair. Courtney told us beforehand that her guests would be ready to dance and party from the get-go, and she was quite right about that. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception: Sea Bright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club
Photography: Thérèse Marie Wagner Photography
Event Planner/Wedding Consultant: Meghan Walls/Lyndsey Hamilton Events
Rebecca and Scott, 12/1/07
Rebecca and Scott’s December 1st celebration took place near Sandy Hook National Park at top of the beautiful Jersey Shore. It was a clear example of how “team efforts” can pay off. Rebecca found us on-line, but she and the groom live in Virginia. She sent her parents, Karen and Bill to see us at a live showcase early in ’07 and they loved the band. Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception: Beacon Hill Country Club
Photography: DuPree Studios
Kate and Evan, 7/21/07
The Smokin' Section really enjoyed returning to the Ridgewood Country Club (our first visit in '07 had been to provide music for the Ridgewood YMCA's Cure for Autism fund raiser dinner there in March). Read more & see photos from this party...
Reception: Ridgewood Country Club
Photography: Ambassador Video and Photography
Cheryl and Scott, 8/11/07
Scott and Cheryl were able put together a wedding reception with style and panache in 2 months. Read more & see video from this party...
Reception site: Spring Lake Golf Club
Videographer: Michael Simons Videography