Funky Turtle DJ Service

10/29/2023

Got to play my part on Friday celebrating an elementary school fun run that raised over 30k.

(The kids did their shifts in 30 minute increments, but a couple volunteers and I were out there for 6 straight hours running and dancing for the wind to die down and the day to warm up…it never did).

10/23/2023

The staff at Lake Elmo Inn was incredible, and the pork chop was probably the best I’ve ever tasted. I’d highly recommend for any event.

10/18/2023

Funky Turtle’s last outdoor wedding of 2023 (I think), and it was a beauty. Grateful to Toni and Chris ❤️

Also, Sunflower Hill Wedding and Event Venue has some incredible mosaic art on site: check it out-

08/25/2023

Looking forward to celebrating with Wesley Ryan and Elliot Hill at Gathered Oaks! El designed this pride turtle, so I had to put it on a T-shirt for today. ❤️🐢

08/13/2023

DJing the funnest 42nd Birthday Party tonight.

Cotton candy, fortune telling, bounce house, bonfire, popcorn, dancing, and how cool is this Volkswagen Photo Booth?

Twin Cities Photo Bus for the win!

06/27/2023

Happy Last Week of Pride Month!

04/28/2023

It’s raining outside, but inside Pike Lake School, it’s raining tacos!!!

(🌮s and kids not pictured)

02/16/2023

Congrats to Heidi and John who got married this past Valentine’s Day at Theodore Wirth Historic Chalet . It was a beautiful, joyous occasion that even the rain couldn’t dampen.

Thanks to Jenna Culley Events, Everclark Productions, and Molly Hope Photography for being awesome to work with. Let’s do it again sometime. (10th Anniversary Party?)

01/16/2023

Katie Beekman and Robert Niznick for the win!

Just a few thoughts from last week’s wedding.

Venue: The Essence Event Center - Huan, John, and Catherine were fantastic to work with. But literally everyone from security to the bartenders and cleaning crew were super helpful and friendly. This might be my new favorite venue.

Photography: Captured Glory Photography Michelle Wirth Photography - I’m glad you stayed for musical chairs, and I can’t wait to see the photos!

Videography: JLP Films, LLC - awesome work, Savannah and Jacob!

Wedding Coordinator: Dos Goats Plans - Adam & co helped me out and generally made life easier.

DJ: Funky Turtle DJ Service - that’s me! I like me.

Catering: Marna's Catering LLC - The steak was insanely good, and the servers were prompt and attentive.

12/02/2021

🐢 Funky Turtle 🐢
is taking a break
from booking for 2022.

11/06/2021

Last wedding of the year!

Shout out to Amber Holte Photography and
St. Paul College Club for being A+ 💯 to work with.

09/17/2021

Celebrating Kelsie and Brad tonight at one of my all-time favorite wedding venues:

Three Rivers Park District - Silverwood Park

Shout out to easy-to-work-with-and-knows-her-stuff:

Cait n' her Camera Photography

http://caitnhercamera.com/

Also, if you enjoyed the dinner music mix, you have the happy couple to thank for that. Here's a Spotify Playlist to relive the memories: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LbnTDhVnqDJU1OcWTcZEt?si=6568d38360f84dd7

i’m cait + I am so glad you decided to stop by my teeny tiny corner of the internet! I am a F.r.i.e.n.d.s. fanatic, master wonton maker, and (don’t hate me) hater of all things coffee. Also, probably the reason you are here, photographer for really rad humans.

06/05/2021

Last gig for awhile…
Celebrating Kat and Erica’s Wedding @

Turtle's 1890 Social Centre

+

Hawk & Sparrow Photography

05/29/2021

Congrats to Taylor and Drew Heyes!

The weather was absolutely perfect.
Shout outs to: sburkephotography.com Samantha Burke Photography

&

Staff at Royal Golf Club https://royalclubmn.com/weddings/

Our beautiful outdoor ceremony space overlooks Horseshoe Lake and is just yards away from the clubhouse. Convenience and beauty are what make this unique outdoor space a perfect location for your wedding ceremony! All Outdoor Ceremonies include the following complimentary:

05/23/2021

Congrats to Jake and Stephanie today!

Shouts out to: Emily Thiesen Photography https://www.emilytheisenphotography.com/

Tricia, Calvin, Mama K. & Co. @ Bruentrup Heritage Farm: https://maplewoodmn.gov/526/Bruentrup-Heritage-Farm

and

whoever made that delicious BBQ.

Learn more about Bruentrup Heritage Farm, established in 1891, and the Maplewood Area Historical Society's efforts to maintain it.

05/07/2021

I'm just so proud to have won this nonexistent award sent to my email earlier today. Apparently, I won the Best of German Valley DJ's in 2021, in spite of not having lived there for over five years. 😄