— from Janice Wiemeyer —
On Sunday, July 24, my grandson was married at Odd Fellows Hall. He and his now wife are from Salt Lake City as were most of the family and friends. It was a beautiful wedding.
But, fifteen minutes before the ceremony, they received a message from the DJ saying he’d been in an accident the previous day and would not be able to make it. No time to figure out an alternative.
Somehow the situation was posted on the internet and after a time of uncertainty and anxiety about how to have music for dancing they received a call. Bruce Pavitt, DJ extraordinaire, agreed to come and provide the music.
They were complete strangers to him, he had no time for preparation or for dinner. He “read” the crowd masterfully and saved the day for this couple and their guests.
None of us there will ever forget this kind gesture or the fun we had. Thanks Bruce.
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Bravo, Bruce!
Wow, what a wedding gift! Bruce rules!
Bruce is awesome! He’s played for many of our events and for a daughter’s wedding a few years ago. He’s an all-around wonderful guy, and you could not have gotten a better replacement!
I don’t know you, Bruce, but you are a real trooper… What a great kindness you performed. I would like to think that this is unique to Orcas Island, and it may happen little more commonly here, but in this case, YOU did this and all the accolades should go to you. What a guy!
Best wishes to the DJ who suffered an accident.
Drop that into a conversation somewhere in Seattle… “Yeah… We got this fill in DJ guy to do it at the last minute. Some guy named Bruce Pavitt…”
Only on Orcas!
Bravo, Bruce! Have no doubt it was a great playlist! What a great gift you gave! Congratulations to the happy couple.
Great to hear this happy ending and what a kick, Bruce! Well done!
Now how dear is that!?! Sweetness, Bruce.
Yes, I’ve been at a great party where Bruce was the DJ. He is the Best and really does read the crowd. What a nice thing to do!