Northwestern University Dance Marathon
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
DJ Jay Sims keeps the dance floor packed at Northwestern University's Annual Dance Marathon
Northwestern University’s Dance Marathon is here again! More than 750 Northwestern University students will dance the weekend of March 2-3 for 30 hours to raise money for The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation for childhood cancer. Something 2 Dance 2 will keep the music playing all weekend long. NU Alum and Something 2 Dance 2 Owner DJ Jay Sims, takes on his 16th year as DJ for this amazing event along with DJ Marc Simmons.
In 2011, NU students raised over $1 million dollars and they hope to exceed that goal again this year for The Be Positive Foundation. If you would like to check out live footage all weekend long or to make a donation, please visit www.nudm.org
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Creative Wedding Ideas
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Reception Ideas
Our lovely Bride Erin "Spinning for a Kiss."
Erin & Eric’s Wedding at The Onion Pub couldn’t have been more unique. After all, Eric proposed to Erin after they both completed the Illinois Marathon in Champaign with the exact same time! She was completely surprised while family, friends and runners congratulated them on their big finish and their engagement!
DJ Jay Sims was the perfect fit for their wedding as he is also a Marathon Runner and Triathlete. Erin & Eric wanted to bring some of their “competitive spirit” to their reception, so Jay brought out his Spin Bike for a fun game during dinner called “Spin for a Kiss.”
To add even more surprises to their wedding, Erin & Eric hired their college mascot “Herky the Hawk” from the University of Iowa to join the party. Guests old and young enjoyed hitting the dance floor with Herky throughout the night.
The wedding was truly a reflection of Erin & Eric’s journey together…from their first encounter at University of Iowa to their amazing engagement at the Illinois Marathon. Erin & Eric’s love has truly gone the distance!
University of Iowa Mascot "Herky the Hawk" pays a visit to Erin & Eric's Wedding.
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Something 2 Dance 2 Keeps it in the Family!
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Our theme song during the month of July should have been “We Are Family,” as Something 2 Dance 2 DJ Jay Sims performed at 3 Weddings with very familiar guests in attendance!
Something 2 Dance 2 saw “fireworks” for the 2nd time with the Krzystofiak family. On August 11, 2007, DJ John Blomquist had the pleasure of doing Brittney & Michael Krzystofiak’s Wedding, and this year DJ Jay Sims performed at Michael’s beautiful sister Lauren’s reception as she wed Andy Zalon on July 4th.
July 4 Andy & Lauren Zalon
Not even a Marathon could keep Phil Rodriguez from marrying Cami Kreft on July 10, 2010! DJ Jay Sims, shared their “Love Story Proposal” which took place after they both completed the St. Louis Marathon in 2009, with all of their friends and family, including Kathy & Dustin Kreft who wed on September 3, 2005, with Jay Sims as their DJ.
Racing his way into Cami's Heart
That brings us to July 17, 2010 and a road trip for DJ Jay Sims to Michigan State University for Gretchen & Jason’s Wedding. Jay was the DJ for Gretchen’s cousin Nicole’s wedding almost exactly 3 years prior on July 20, 2007. Nicole and her husband Tom ‘s wedding gift to Gretchen, was hiring Jay as their DJ.
Gretchen & Jason Kimpel & Sparty!
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Sparty pays a visit to one of our Weddings!
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MSU Mascot Sparty joins DJ Jay Sims at Gretchen & Jason's Wedding
We love creating fun memories at our wedding receptions, and from time to time “special guests” make an appearance at our events. On July 17, DJ Jay Sims drove up to Michigan State University to provide the DJ Entertainment for Gretchen and Jason’s Wedding. So what better way to celebrate than to have MSU Mascot “Sparty” join the party! Since MSU was the place where our beautiful couple met and fell in love, their guests were thrilled to join Sparty on the dance floor. In keeping with the college football theme, the Bride’s father made his special recipes of Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn and Cheese Corn for guests to snack on and take home at the end of the night. What a sweet way to end an amazing wedding!
