Wedding DJ Tips

For those couples who want to incorporate their dog (also often times known as their "child"), it's easy to do and is done quite often. Having the photographer take pictures of the newly married couple with their dog is priceless.

I know, the DJ is recommending honeymoon ideas? Yup. Here are three, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Great weather, beautiful beaches, all-inclusive. Next, Paris! Talk about a romantic wedding honeymoon location. Finally, where my wife and I got married and spent our honeymoon, Maui, in Hawaii.

The debate between having a Wedding DJ or a Band!! The band produces great energy but they also take breaks, have a limited number of songs they can play (or know) and cost substantially more!! Wedding DJs are experienced MCs and have an unlimited music library.

As the DJ watching over the dance floor, I've got the responsibility to keep the dance floor packed. I also need to keep my equipment safe from guests who may be pretty buzzed!!

The hardest working wedding vendor is typically the caterer! The amount of equipment they bring and set-up is unreal. Everything they do has to be timed perfectly. Experienced chefs and servers make all the difference!

Be sure your Wedding DJ and your Wedding Photographer are on the same page. Especially for the timing of the ceremony and the formal introductions, first dance, parent dances speeches, cake cutting & bouquet & garter. Being in synch is important.

The Covid-19 issue has been a nightmare for wedding vendors and couples. Rolling over retainers from 2020 to 2021 was the norm. But, continuing postponements from 2021 to 2022 represent a bit of a business challenge.

If you need to commit to using a generator at your wedding, either for the ceremony or tented reception, be sure to provide enough power to satisfy all vendors. I bring my own generator, a Honda 2000.

This question comes up often and I have a very quick answer, NO! I personally don't think the wedding DJ needs any breaks. Our primary focus is paying attention to every minute from the pre-ceremony to the last song!

The officiant plays a very important role in your wedding ceremony. There are plenty of very talented officiants available in Maine, both male and female. The DJ needs to coordinate carefully with the officiant to create a seamless ceremony.

An experienced Wedding DJ can easily read the dance floor and deliver a music format that'll get everyone dancing. Playing the right song at the right time and reading the dance floor!!

Due to the incredible number of couples who postponed from 2020 to 2021, there are fewer experienced weddings DJs still open compared to prior years. Many couples from 2020 have already booked available DJs between May and October of 2021.

You may want to select a last song of the night, especially if you have a good feel for exactly what your guests would respond to. A song that everyone knows the words to and/or is easy to dance to.

It's important to connect your DJ with your videographer and musicians. The videographer typically wants to tap into the DJ's sound system. Musicians often need to amplify their music.

Will you be having formal introductions? The whole wedding party? Will you be having music playing while introductions occur? Introduce just the bride& groom? Skip the introductions?

The speeches and toasts at a wedding usually need some parameters. How many people will be speaking? Is there a time limit? Will it be G rated? Use the microphone properly!

The shoe game is a more recent wedding tradition that can be a lot of fun. Much depends on the couple and the questions and especially the answers!!!

I believe that the WEdding DJ should show up extra early. I like to call it "Psycho Early". It's a good term in this case, arriving early has many benefits!

DJ Liability Insurance is important! It provides peace of mind. Be sure to ask for a "Certificate Of Insurance". All wedding vendors should have business liability insurance.

The Bride dances with her dad and the Groom dances with his mom. It's an old Victorian tradition. It seems to be disappearing more and more as time goes on.

This is an old tradition that probably started in England or France. It can be a lot of fun for some people. The bouquet & garter toss, just the bouquet toss or a replacement like the anniversary dance.

An old Polish tradition. Guests give dollars to the Best Man or Maid/Matron Of Honor to dance with the Bride or Groom. Many countries around the world have similar traditions.

The year 2020 was a very difficult year for wedding vendors. Wedding DJs, Wedding Photographers, Caterers, Venues, Florists, Cake Makers, etc... We're sticking together and looking forward to 2021.

Dance floor lights can have a positive effect on the atmosphere of your party dance floor. The lights are directed t the dance floor, so guests who are seated are not affected by the colored lights.

A quick search on Google, Yahoo or Bing for "Wedding DJs" will bring results that include large national companies who specialize in getting you a VERY cheap DJ. This is when the phrase 'you get what you pay for' applies for sure.