Wedding Songs Podcast

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Shellie Reid-Warner of Rel(EVENT) Event Planning & Design chat about wedding mistakes and what to avoid.

Shellie Reid Warner, Owner of rel(EVENT) Event Planning, specializing in creating heartfelt weddings, fabulous galas, and fun social and corporate events in stunning spaces and homes in and around the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.  With an emphasis on making moments worth remembering, we listen and learn about our client's vision and dreams for their celebration, so we can reflect their mission and personality in every aspect of the event from curated music to unexpected decor. Providing clients with our wealth of experience and resources, we cut through the noise and connect them straight to a great team of creatives they can trust to plan and execute their event exactly as they imagined...and maybe a little bit better, so they can impress you.

Follow Shellie:
Website: https://www.releventeventplanning.com/
IG: @releventeventplanning
FB: @releventeventplanning

Show Notes:
-Heartwarming Wedding Moments
-Meet Shellie
-Wedding Trends
-Creating Uniqueness
-Most Important Aspects of Wedding
-Wedding Planning Mistakes
-Unrealistic Expectations
-Ceremonies Gone Wrong
-Reception Gone Wrong
-Eating During Wedding Day
-Reasons to Hire A Planner
-Prevent Overspending
-Food & Beverage Gone Wrong
-Room Layouts Gone Wrong
-Communicate With Vendors
-Connect With Shellie

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

 Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Chris Dalla Riva of Can't Get Much Higher & his girlfriend Devin chat about being guests at their friends' weddings.

See Chris's conversation with Matt on Can't Get Much Higher.

Show Notes:
-Attending Friends' Weddings
-How Devin & Chris Met
-About Devin & Chris
-Unity Ceremonies
-Church Weddings
-Cocktail Hour Vibes
-Formal Dances
-First Dances
-The Party's Over
-Tosses & Cake Cutting
-Party Music
-Music Choices
-DJs vs. Bands
-Good DJ Qualities
-Wedding Guests Perspective
-Follow Chris

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Alejandro “Alex” Reyes of DJ Alex Reyes Entertainment chat about his inspirational story of living life with a disability.

Alejandro Alex Reyes is the proud owner of DJ Alex Reyes Entertainment based in #fremont CA. His company has provided Mobile DJ Sound Reinforcement & Uplight services all over the SF Bay Area and beyond since Jan 1, 2001. 

If you want to learn more about it visit his official website www.djalexreyes.com also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @djalexreyes.

Learn about Alex's father Manuel Reyes.

Show Notes:
-Memorable DJ Show
-Meet Alex Reyes
-Dad's Influence
-Getting Through COVID
-Honoring Dad
-Living with Cerebral Palsy
-Sharing Personal Story in the Press
-Disability Challenges
-DJing with Cerebral Palsy
-Overcoming the Disability
-Advice for Aspiring DJs
-Biggest Accomplishment
-Government Appointment
-Connect with Alex

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Tarcy Schindelka of Advanced Entertainment in Canada discuss having Spotify versus a wedding DJ.

Tarcy Schindelka is the owner of Advanced Entertainment in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He started the business as a hobby in 2007, and it has since grown into a full-time full-service event entertainment company, with offerings like Casino Parties, Audio/Visual rentals, and more, in addition to the original DJ services.

Follow Tarcy:
Website: https://advanceddj.ca
FB: @AdvancedEntCanada
IG: @advancedentertainmentcanada

Show Notes:
-Heartwarming Wedding Moment
-Meet Tarcy
-Music From Yesteryear
-Couples Choosing Spotify
-Playing the Whole Song
-Advantages of Spotify
-Managing Music at Wedding
-Spotify Pitfalls
-Venues Adding Sound Systems
-Renting Sound Systems
-Working with Streaming Playlists
-Streaming Music
-Future of Streaming
-Trending Wedding Music
-Genre-less Music
-Spotify As A Tool
-Connect With Tarcy

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne from DJX DJ Show chat about what to expect from the 2024 conference.

Follow DJX:
Website: https://www.djxshow.com
FB: @DJXShowOfficial
IG: @DJXShowOfficial

Use Promo Code: DJXMWS407

Show Notes:
-History of DJX and DJ Expo
-Change of Ownership
-Preserve and Evolve
-Meet Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne
-Exhibitor Floor
-Edit Studio
-The Education
-Show Surprises
-Why Would A Wedding DJ Attend?
-Talking Directly With Manufacturers
-Summer Camp
-Planning The Show
-Show Details
-Contact Information

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Bailey Taylor is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville and planned her wedding on June 28th.

Bailey Taylor brings her fresh take on country music from Pennsylvania to Tennessee through her honest storytelling and a rosy sense of humor. Bailey, affectionately known to others as BayTay, has the head of a dreamer and the heart of a homebody. She has had a ton of experience at a young age, from playing festivals to local and regional tours. 

As the youngest in her family, Bailey took the leap of faith and moved to Nashville right after high school to pursue her music dreams. With her musical influences such as Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, and Carrie Underwood, this aspiring artist has released numerous songs since her debut release in 2020. As her fan base continues to grow, she remains humble and grateful for the unwavering support she has received since the early days of her career. 

With several new releases and videos continuously coming throughout 2024, she says, “If the songs I release make even one person smile or help someone through a hard time, then I did my job as a songwriter.”

Connect with Bailey Taylor:
Website: https://www.baileytaylormusic.com
Spotify - IG

Show Notes:
-Writing Songs
-Something Others Don't Know About You
-BayTay vs Bailey Taylor
-Influential Music Artists
-Biggest Accomplishment So Far
-Inspiration Behind Now I Do EP
-Father-Daughter Dance Song
-First Dance Song
-Introduction Music
-Ceremony Music
-Growing Fan Base
-Incorporating Personality Into Wedding Music
-Matt's Wedding Tips
-Enjoy the Wedding Moments
-Dream Concert
-Bailey's Wedding Planning Tips
-Connect With Bailey Taylor

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Tori Vee, VP of Washburn Entertainment, chat about DJing LGBTQ+ weddings.

Recognized as the Best DJ in Ithaca, NY, in 2021 and receiving numerous awards, including victories in eclectic DJ contests at the Mobile Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, DJ Tori Vee's journey began humbly as a dedicated musician. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of gracing stages alongside esteemed talents such as X Ambassadors, Sofi Tukker, Talib Kweli, Matt & Kim, and more, solidifying her reputation as a respected figure in the industry. Her wordplay, toneplays, and live mashups incorporate much of her musicality!

As an MC, Tori exudes confidence while enveloping the room in a warm embrace, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration. With her curated soundtrack, she invites guests to let loose, reliving the carefree joy of their youth and creating moments that echo laughter and camaraderie - the cultivation of those long-lasting memories. You can see that at her events and when she's on the stage at various conferences helping to educate her fellow DJ community.

When she's not creating them (and sometimes even when she is), you can find Tori Vee on any dance floor, seamlessly blending in as she shares each moment with whoever is on the dancefloor in front of or next to her - and most DEFINITELY giving out her world-famous hugs, too!

Website: https://www.washburnentertainment.com
IG: @djtorivee

Show Notes:
-Heartfelt Wedding Moment
-Meet Tori Vee
-Playing Guitar at Weddings
-Differences in North NY Wedding Music
-Languaging for Same-Sex Weddings
-LGBTQ+ as a Describer
-Matt DJing Lambda Alliance Events
-Challenges of Gay Weddings
-New Traditions
-Dealing with Family Challenges
-Creating Inclusive Atmosphere
-Getting to Know the Couple
-Traditions Are Changing
-Making the Couple Feel Comfortable
-Know the Historical Significance
-Why You Do What You Do
-Filling the Dance Floor
-Gay Couple Selecting First Dance Song
-Managing DJ Crates
-Straight vs Gay Weddings
-Party Hits
-Connect with Tori

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Rohit Goswamy of Dhol Beat International (DBI) chat about DJing Indian weddings.

Connect with Rohit Goswamy
Website: https://www.bookdjrohit.com
IG: @djrohitgoswamy

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moment
-Meet DJ Rohit
-Booking Indian Weddings
-Unique Moments of Indian Weddings
-Ceremony Music
-Break After Ceremony - Kind Of
-Pricing for Wedding
-Getting Pictures
-Prepping for Reception
-Day 2 Festivities: Processions to Party
-Family Heritage in Music Selection
-Popular Music Played
-What a DJ Should Not Do at an Indian Wedding
-Connect with DJ Rohit

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Dre Ovalle of DJ Dre Ovalle chat about DJing Latin weddings.

For as long as anyone remembers, Dre Ovalle has split his time between music, books, and learning. An avid reader and obsessed fan of heavy metal and electronic dance music since his early years in Trenton, NJ. Dre’s varied fixations have taken him to a variety of destinations that surely seem incongruous. Dre Ovalle has found his way into a life that is uniquely his own. Equal parts deep thinker, DJ, MC, multi-linguist, party starter, and A/V tech – Dre brings all elements of his personality into his simultaneously cautiously curated, yet extremely spontaneous DJ sets.
Holding down monthly residencies at major clubs on the east coast and playing some of the area's most well-known music festivals and prestigious venues, Dre has consistently shown himself to be one of the Tri-state’s most versatile, highly-regarded, and in-demand bilingual DJs. His brand has seen enormous growth in the past year as he continues to freelance for many high-end event companies all along the East Coast.

Connect with Dre Ovalle
Website: https://www.djdreovalle.com
IG/FB/TT: @djdreovalle

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moments
-Meet Dre
-Festival-Like Weddings
-Booking Latin Weddings
-Unique Latin Wedding Moments
-Does Heritage Dictate Music Style
-Latin Music Styles
-Understanding Latin Music
-Latin Song Meanings
-"Pepas" by Farruko
-Explicit Lyrics
-Keeping High Energy During Reception
-Reggaeton
-Guaranteed Party Tracks
-Music Format
-NOT To Do
-No Rompas Mi Corazon
-Final Tips  DJing Latin Weddings
-Bilingual DJs
-Follow DJ Dre Ovalle

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Mary Nisi of Toast & Jam DJs chat about running a multi-op DJ company, music, and so much more.

Connect with Mary Nisi
Website: https://toastandjamdjs.com
IG/FB: @toastandjamdjs
Lab: https://lab.toastandjamdjs.com

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moments
-Managing Weddings
-Meet Mary Nisi
-Inclusive Website and Company
-Brand Philosophy
-Creating Wedding Soundtracks
-Popular Wedding Music
-Single to Multi-Op Tips
-Employees vs Contractors
-Novice vs Experience
-Taking Care of Employees
-Matching Couples to DJs
-Hiring DJs
-Becoming a Founder
-Becoming a Mentor


A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource for wedding music planning. Grab a copy of our Wedding Music Planner for ceremony and reception guides with song suggestions. Join the Wedding MusicLetter for weekly trending wedding songs and ideas.