Wedding DJ Tips

One common issue I run into from wedding to wedding is when guest tables are set-up close to my speakers. If you love music or are drinking the night away it's no big deal. But, for the elderly or those sensitive to sound, it can be a problem. Just the sight of my "big speakers" can create concern for some guests.

The Hardy farm in Fryeburg is one of my favorite venues in the entire State of Maine. The Wooded Chapel is perfect for ceremonies, the patio serves as the cocktail hour spot, the tent is where food is served and finally the barn for the party portion of the night 1. The owners are fantastic people too, Greg & Deb Link.

Be extra sure that your wedding DJ has liability insurance. Many venues request something called a certificate of insurance. It's a form that gives the venue details about who the DJs insurance company is, the effective dates of the policy, the policy number and amount of coverage. Add this little detail to your list of things to prepare for!!

We all want the perfect weather day!! Be prepared to take action if Mother Nature tries to interfere with your outdoor ceremony. Wind and rain in particular can have a negative effect on wireless microphones. For tented weddings, heat & humidity require fans, cold requires several heaters (ones that work too). Be prepared, have a Plan B.

Send me your favorite dance songs and include a "do not play" listing of songs and I'll create a music format at your wedding that'll work in keeping everyone dancing from beginning to end!! I'm watching the dance floor, reading the crowd and making any needed adjustments to the song selection and flow. It's party time and I'll make them dance, guaranteed!

The Parent Dances, The Cutting Of The Cake and the Bouquet Toss, all popular wedding traditions. Some are shortened version, some modified and customized while some are skipped entirely... Consider short versions of you parent song choices, a quiet announcement about the cake cutting or deciding at the last minute on a bouquet toss.

One of the oldest, time-tested traditions at a wedding, the toast or speeches. Be sure to give this tradition some thought, perhaps some time restraints, content limitations? I'll also give a quick lesson to each person speaking as to how to hold and speak into the hand-held wireless microphone!! Clarity and ease of understanding are important.

The Wedding DJ as MC by Dave Dionne

Preparing cocktail hour music is always a pleasure. You can play just about any type of music. Since it's mostly background music, it's a great opportunity for couples to put in their favorite artists or song, even if they are obscure of less played. Put your stamp on the cocktail hour music, your music vibe. The bar is open, food is available and music is playing, setting the mood!!!

Introductions for the reception, go formal or skip entirely? It depends on your vibe as it pertains to formalities. Some couples opt for a middle of the road approach, dignified, clean, crisp and short intros. Or maybe you prefer the Michael Buffer style, the WWE high-powered voice belting out names?