True Love Knots

How a Multi Award-Winning Event Producer Makes a Wedding Fun and Memorable with Jodi Harris

Listen Later

In this episode of the True Love Knots, our guest is Jodi Harris. She is the CEO of fun at Sight & Sound Events. Jodi is one of the top DJs you can find in Las Vegas. She is an award-winning event planner that comes from the broadcasting and television industry in New York. Today, Jodi shares her knowledge about being a DJ, emceeing, how important programming is, and the current trends. She will also share how her company works during events.

Standout Quotes:

  • “DJs bring the fun, and we create those magical moments.” [Jodi]
  • “The hardest part of our job is being a high-energy emcee.”[Jodi]
  • “The last private dances are an intimate moment for couples.”[Jodi]
  • “You’ve got to know how to program and keep the genre together.[Jodi]
  • “If you have Spotify or Apple Music, whatever it is, start putting together a playlist of your favorite songs and then share that with the DJ.”
  • “When the couple completely trusts us, then we’re going to have the most amazing wedding on the face of the planet.”[Jodi]
  • “TikTok and pop culture affect what’s happening in the world.”[Jodi]

    • Key Takeaways:

    • At an event, the thing that most people remember is the dancing, music, and fun. Therefore, having a DJ is important because they bring entertainment—plus, it is much more affordable.
    • If you are an emcee, you must know how to say things.
    • The current trend in the bridal parties is the last private dances.
    • There are three parts to a wedding reception; first the cocktail hour, second is the dinner hour, and the last is the party mode. You need to know how to program all three and keep the genre together.
    • Sight & Sound created a QR code for people to request their songs anonymously.
    • Many trends nowadays involve uplight room decoration and monograms.

      • Episode Timeline:

      [0:57] Meet today’s guest, “Jodi Harris,” a top DJ in Las Vegas.

      [2:49] What does a DJ do at an event?

      [7:02] Why do DJs find emceeing the most challenging? 

      [8:45] What are the current trends happening in the industry?

      [12:31] How does event programming works?

      [14:47] How do you come up with a song playlist?

      [17:12 What are the other options for people to request a song?

      [19:02] What is the memorable story Jodi has in an event?

      [22:06 ] What are the other trends in events that people do?

      [25:23] Where can people find you and connect with you?

       

      Learn more about Jodi Harris and Sight & Sound Events at:

      Website: https://www.sightnsound.com/ 

      Jodi’s Portfolio: https://solo.to/jodiharris 


      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      True Love KnotsBy Maria Romano