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A professional wedding disc jockey is more than music. Although
some weddings only require background music, many receptions
require a tasteful ‘Master of Ceremonies’ (also
known as an MC or Emcee), music programmer (also known as a
DJ or disc jockey) and an event director. The following articles
will assist you in understanding what great entertainment can
do for you. DJ Dreams highly recommends that you buy the book
‘The
Best Wedding Reception…Ever!’ since it covers
wedding entertainment as no bridal book has done in the past.
The book also covers all aspects of planning your wedding.
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10 DJ Tips
for the Comfort of you and your Guests
A professional disc jockey is responsible for creating the right
mood while keeping everything organized for your reception,
and sometimes even your ceremony. Here are a few tips to ensure
you will have a smooth wedding day...
The Role of Reception Entertainment
Picture a lavish wedding reception inside a beautiful white
tent on the driving range of a country club. When you first
enter the tent, you notice the central tent pole going up 40
feet in the air, but then you are immediately captivated by
the twinkle lights, tooling, flowers and other decorations that
let you know this will be an extravagant evening to remember.
The cake is breathtaking, the chairs are covered with white
linens, and the candles on the tables are giving off a warm
glow. But then you notice that the central tent pole is a neon
orange color and is covered with hundreds of surf-wear stickers...
Your Disc Jockey, the Wedding Coordinator?
Disc jockeys used to be known for simply playing tunes and keeping
people on the dance floor but as the DJ became a popular option
for wedding receptions, it became obvious that someone had to
get the audience’s attention and direct the day’s
activities. Complaints such as “guests didn’t know
what was going on” or “the bride was running around
keeping things organized” were somewhat common. The good
news is that many current mobile entertainers understand the
importance of wedding organization. There are national disc
jockey conventions and associations teaching a new generation
of disc jockeys the art of wedding coordination...
ADJA Ten
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DJ
Choosing entertainment for your wedding reception can be a simple
task if you know what to look for in a professional disc jockey.
A good 'wedding DJ' is not simply a disc jockey but a Master
of Ceremonies, music programmer and reception coordinator. Statistics
show that couples are often unsatisfied with their entertainer
and it is often because the 'DJ' was a low priority even though
80% of wedding guests report that what they remember most is
the entertainment. The following questions will help you screen
for a professional disc jockey...
Wedding DJ Statistics
Brides express their feelings regarding their wedding disc jockey
and entertainment...
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