DM DJ Services, 2010
(937) 514-0569
Hi and thanks for contacting us about your upcoming event, I
look forward to helping you in any way possible regardless of the hiring
circumstance.
Attached I have a list that highlights the most
important and normal wedding ideas. Please feel free to use any of this to
make your wedding work! Most of the time I use this form to introduce the
wedding party and the first dances. This form is also used to make dinner
announcements that may need highlighted or the toast.
Ok, since I've been in the business for a while, I will give
you some great tips for a killer wedding. Step 1 is booking the right place!
Congrats, now you only have a million other things to do! Ok, here's a few
simple ideas to impress your GUESTS,
family, and wedding party:
1) Make sure your guests are not waiting for more than 15-30
minutes at the reception hall for the bridal party to arrive.
2) If the reception will be held at the same place as the
wedding, be sure to have the DJ announce for the guests to take the appropriate
seats, gather the wedding party outside the door, and then do a formal
introduction of all the wedding party.
*Remember you can be creative with a
neat introduction; certain song, etc.
3) After the party introduction, be sure to do the first
dance right away. You don't want an “anti-climax” after your big introduction.
Most wedding guests leave within an hour into the reception, unless you plan a
really exciting occasion.
4) The first dance is great to do after the introduction,
but some weddings prefer to do it precisely after the wedding party eats and
their guests are still eating. This keeps the flow of the reception moving
nicely.
5) Don't forget close to the end of dinner the
new BRIDE and GROOM to cut the cake. And don't forget the toasts DURING dinner
from the best man and maid of honor.
6) After everyone is done eating cake and you've finished
all of the major dances, this is the best time to let everyone come out on the floor
and slow dance or do the electric slide.
7) After everyone dances for a few songs, that is a great time to do the DOLLAR DANCE--everyone puts at least $1 in a basket to dance with either the bride or groom. Be sure to get the dollar dance in shortly after the cake and formal dances. Guests are more prone to give more if they have eaten and are satisfied.
*If your party is wild, then more than
likely everyone will stick around to have a good time. If this is the case, there is no perfect time to complete this
event.
8) After the dance floor is open for a while, you can do the
garter pick and bouquet toss to create a little more fun for the single guys
and gals.
9) After all of those things are done, it will be close
to an hour and a half. Dinner usually takes about an hour, that why it's best
to tie in the first dance beforehand, serve the cake close to the end of it,
and get the other dances completed. You
don't want your guests to be bored!!!
*Instead of leaning on your DJ for all of the entertainment, try having
a candy buffet, photo booth, or dimming the lights to enhance the party. Dim
lights make the environment more socially attractive and inviting. People share
more about themselves in a dimmer atmosphere.
10) There are many more things you can do after all the
formalities are done; the best time frame for a wedding reception is three
hours maximum, unless you plan on having lots of booze.
11) Be sure to make your wedding as creative as possible.
When it is all said and done, the DJ and caterers only comply with exactly what
the bridal party tell them what to do. Tell your DJ/caterers how you want them
to be and how you want them to interact. Without this knowledge, we are
clueless and stick to the most very “basic” format.
12) Really anything more than three hours is an
over-extensive amount of time for the DJ and guests. Keep your reception moving at a good pace.
Don’t rush, but keep it going!
13) Remember lighting ALWAYS enhances the party atmosphere; it's
worth the extra money even if you don’t think so!! Take the chance…you only get
married once!
I hope you have a great wedding, God-speed and happy planning!
--David Manke, DJ