Wow what a great review!! Thank you so much for sharing. Sounds like you and your guests had a great time. Questions: How many guests did you have? Where was your private event held? I would love to bring my own iPod and dock to save about $400 but I am concerned it wouldn't be loud enough for my private function outside. Thoughts?? So this was not a private cocktail hour, correct? Did all your guests stay together? We are considering this instead of paying for a cocktail hour so I just want to hear if there were any issues. Was it far for them to walk to? Did they all go to the reception at the right time? Thanks!!