The music presentation ultimately sets the tone for a wedding celebration. Certainly, music comes in all styles. It can be casual or sophisticated; classical or rock; reggae or jazz; polka or pop; country or R&B, and everything in between. It can be loud or soft; fast or slow. Music appeals to young and old alike. It can make you feel lively or lethargic, calm or excited, … [Read more...] about And Now, the Music
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How to Handle Music Requests at your Wedding Reception
Do you want the DJ to take music requests from the guests at your wedding reception – or not? Some couples do, others prefer not to. There is no right or wrong answer; but please remember, when a guest requests a song, that it’s not possible for a DJ to have every possible song that might be requested – no matter how big a DJ brags his music repertoire is. Challenges There … [Read more...] about How to Handle Music Requests at your Wedding Reception
Why Hire a Professional For Your Wedding Ceremony?
At a gala wedding I attended at one America’s National Monuments, The Ben Franklin Institute in Philadelphia – where no expense was spared (the groom’s dad was extremely successful and generous), friends of the couple offered to help and wound-up officiating, photographing and DJ-ing the wedding. On a scale of one to ten, the catered food and drinks, the décor, the cake, the … [Read more...] about Why Hire a Professional For Your Wedding Ceremony?
How to DJ Your Own Wedding in 15 Easy Steps – Part 1
As the economy has been a bit tight lately, many brides are looking for ways to stretch their wedding budget. So, if it’s just music you want, then you could try to take a couple of iPods, ask Uncle Bob to man them, and take your chances. Here’s what to do… Step one: Find and rent an amateur-grade sound system (hoping it works), then figure out how to run it. Step two: … [Read more...] about How to DJ Your Own Wedding in 15 Easy Steps – Part 1
Wedding Reception Entertainment: Band or Disc Jockey?
Being a guest at wedding receptions over the years that featured both bands and a disc jockey leaves a lot to ponder. Some receptions had very good bands, some were mediocre, and many that were just plain terrible. Certainly, modern brides seem to like the appeal of live entertainment at their special celebration because of the energy and excitement a band can bring. Some … [Read more...] about Wedding Reception Entertainment: Band or Disc Jockey?