subject: Believe Me When I Say You Need A Dj At Your Wedding [print this page] You know, I have to say that my wedding was almost perfect. My dress was amazing, the reception was all I could have imagined and more, and I felt so happy and in love (rather than totally stressed) the entire day. The one thing I would have done differently is hire a DJ.
Disc jockeys may seem unnecessary in this day and age, but the truth is, they will add a sense of organization to your whole reception. They will direct the guests' attention to the important traditional "steps," like the first dance, the father/daughter dance, the garter toss, and so on.
To be honest, our evening reception felt somewhat haphazard and it was difficult to get everyone's attention because we played music from a laptop, and we had to direct someone in the wedding party to hurriedly select the correct song when we transitioned into a new event. It was so frustrating!
So if you think you don't need a DJ, think again. But now that you know what a crucial role your DJ will play, you might want some extra tips on how to make sure that they make the contribution to your special day that you are hoping for.
First of all, you need to start by interviewing DJs in the area where you are actually getting married. Some people initially search in their immediate residential area, when it would really be more beneficial to find someone that is located close to the venue.
That means if you live in Delaware but are getting married in Washington DC, then you should find a Washington DC DJ.
You will want to find someone that is primarily concerned with the type of atmosphere you want to create at your wedding reception, rather than selecting someone that will "do their own thing," so to speak.
Once you have made a selection, it is time to lay down the "ground rules." This means making a list of music he or she absolutely MUST or must NOT play. For example, you may say, "Absolutely NO rap or hip-hop," or, "Please play many '80's love songs." You will want to give the DJ another copy of these "rules," on the big day as a reminder.
For the major songs that are tied to traditions (mother/son dance and all of that), you should pre-select the tunes. Ask the DJ if those are available, and if not, you should burn a CD to supply them. Before giving them a final copy, however, you need to make sure you have found the proper versions and that there is no damage to the music files.
I cannot stress enough the importance of having a DJ at your wedding to bring organization and smooth transitions, leaving you with the task of enjoying your own wedding!
by: Art Gib
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