DJ Placement:
Placing the DJ’s table next
to the dance floor maximizes his/her ability to control the sound
and interact with your guests. It is not recommended to have the
dance floor in an adjacent room from where your guests are seated.
Also, be wary of facilities that require you to share a “common
area” with other parties or guests. Such arrangements may promote
uninvited guests to share in your celebration or impair the overall
success due to volume limitations or other restrictions.
Music: Don’t try to select
every song your DJ will play. Our DJ’s are professional
and are very familiar with blending music for the enjoyment of
all guests. Although we encourage you and your guests to make
requests, be careful not to focus on only one or two types/genres
of music for your entire event. Remember, the events where everyone
has an opportunity to enjoy at least a few songs are the most
successful. This is even more important at wedding receptions
where there are a lot of varied ages. Requests for the more “intense” selections
should usually be held until a little later in the event. Do
you really want to chase some of your guests away before the
important formalities are finished?
Lighting: Be sure the lights are
dimmed when it’s
time to start dancing. Soft lighting during dinner creates a more
comfortable atmosphere. Dimming them after dinner will help facilitate
an environment for dancing. Most people are reluctant to dance if
the room lighting is too bright. Determine the desired lighting levels
for dinner and dancing when you meet with the facility’s event
coordinator.
Photographers: Be careful not to
allow your photographer(s) to control your event. Select a photographer
who has the skills to capture your special moments efficiently
and unobtrusively. Don’t
allow them to dominate your time with lengthy photo sessions while
your guests become restless. Also, choose a videographer who uses
equipment that does not require full lighting which may distract
from the overall atmosphere.
First Dance: Don’t wait forever to do it.
One of the most important highlights of any wedding reception is
the bride and groom’s first dance. Having your first dance
after the grand entrance or right after dinner helps to ensure all
of your guests share in your special moment. Don’t delay this
or your other formal dances too long. Doing so will quickly deflate
the energy of your reception and some of your guests may leave.
Group Activities: Don’t rule them out. Think
twice before you reject those so-called “cheesy” group
dances like the Macarena, Chicken Dance and YMCA. These dances tend
to be great “ice-breakers” if your group is a little
sluggish to bust a move. It may also be the only opportunity some
of the non-dancers have to participate in your special day. Although
it’s not necessary to kick off your event with any of these
activities, allow your DJ to keep all options open. Many of these
group dances are often requested by your guests and can provide a
little humor in some of your photos.
