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WEDDING RECEPTIONS
PLANNING
"YOUR" BIG DAY
Having
a problem wrestling with ideas for your wedding reception? The ability
to change bad situations into good which can occur during a wedding reception
is a great trait to have! Sometimes, there are things that can go
wrong and be undetected, however the sign of a good wedding DJ is
flexibility to work through and fix these situations. This is where my
experience with wedding receptions plays a major role!
Thunder
Entertainment believes in the following:
1.
CONTROLLING THE FLOW of the event is the primary role of a wedding Disc
Jockey. Making announcements is the easy part, but it takes
experience to control the flow.
2.
Providing you with a WEDDING
RECEPTION PLANNER to assist
in the organization of events at
your wedding reception. Every reception is different. There are
things that you want and do not want in your reception. The
prime example is song selection.
3.
PLAYING THE APPROPRIATE MUSIC that you select. This
is the time to select the music for your special day. The songs you
select will become part of the memories that will remain with you for a
lifetime. The main point is
that you want entertain your guests, not chase them away.
Choose your music wisely.
4.
That your wedding reception should be WORRY FREE! You have enough on your mind when the
big day arrives and you shouldn't have to worry about the DJ.
5.
Working with your Banquet Manager, Photographer, Videographer, and of course both
of you..
WEDDING
RECEPTION EVENTS
The
following is an outline of a typical wedding reception. Of course, it is your special day, so if you want
to eliminate tradition, or reorder the events, just let us know. After
all, every couple is unique, so shall be every reception.
COCKTAIL MUSIC
As
your guests arrive, we generally play a light mixture of music. This is the time when your guests are
spending time conversing with friends and relatives, we try to keep the music
low-key and our volumes unobtrusive.
BRIDAL PARTY
INTRODUCTIONS (Optional)
If
you prefer, we can obtain a list of the bridal party and the order they will
be appearing in the wedding ceremony. When the bridal party arrives at the
reception hall, we will introduce them as they enter.
INTRODUCTION
OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM
At
this time, your photographer may take pictures of the bridal party. When the bride and groom arrive at the reception hall, we
begin by introducing the bride and groom.
RECEPTION LINE (Optional)
A
reception line can be accomplished with the introductions or can be a
separate event . Typically, the
bride, groom, and parents will line up and greet the guests as they go
through the line. This is a great time to say "thank you" to all of
your guests for attending your special day.
FIRST DANCES
Typically
occurs right after the bride/groom arrive. The
bride and groom pre-select this song(s) before the wedding day. Aside
from pleasing your guests, you and your fiance should make sure your own
favorites are played. Could you imagine celebrating your wedding without
dancing to "your song"?
TOAST
TIME/CAKE CUTTING
DANCE TIME!
At this time of the reception, we usually play a lot of popular hits
that everyone knows to get everyone dancing!
BOUQUET/GARTER
TOSS
-
Tossing
of the Bouquet
-
Tossing
of the Garter
RETURN TO DANCING
Toward
the end of the reception, we like to play a mix of popular songs to keep everyone involved.
LAST DANCE
(Optional)
The
"Last Dance" is usually a chance for the Bride/Groom to say goodbye
to everyone before leaving the reception.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Remember, please bear in mind that we have made broad
suggestions towards a typical wedding reception, if there is anything we can do to make your event special, unique
and memorable, please let us know!
Choosing
your wedding DJ
is a wearisome task and you may be tempted to choose the one with the least
expensive price. However, an inexperienced DJ can make the
difference between an occasion to remember and a occasion to
forget! Clearly, there are several factors to consider, so don't
take unnecessary risks. Make sure you are given a contract stating
what you are paying for! Take the time to evaluate your DJ because
you deserve the best.
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