2 Essential Tips for Success with a DJ Vol. 2

1. Watch the Placement of your guest. Do your older guest a favor and seat them away from the dancefloor. Many older guest at events find the music too loud once the party starts to ramp up. Reserving the seats closest to the dancefloor (which is often where your entertainer will place speakers) for your younger guests will go a long way in keeping everyone happy.

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2. The "Do Not Play" list. Simply put... It's your day. There may be songs or artist that you choose not to have played during your reception. One example that comes to mind is a situation where the wedding may be a second wedding for the bride or groom, and you want to avoid hearing the song that you shared your first dance with your former spouse (EEEK!!!). Exercise care when making the list, as some couples choose "no line dances" or even "no slow songs" Most DJs welcome the opportunity to play a few line dances and slow songs simply because we know how much of a crowd pleaser they often are.

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The Mood of Cocktail Hour

Mention cocktail hour to a bride to be, and it almost certainly brings to mind an area full of guests, sampling carefully chosen hors d'oeuvres, sipping on libations of their choice, and commenting on what a lovely couple the newlyweds make. While all of these things are occurring, there is a background track which not only fills in the voids of conversation amongst the guests, but also gives a glimpse of what the rest of the evening holds in store for them.

What type of music is played during the cocktail hour is really a personal choice of the newlywed. This is a great opportunity for them to honor a parent or grandparent with a selection of tracks of a genre or artist that they love, but may not be the most conducive for dancing due to the median age of the guest in attendance. The songs could be peppered in with other selections by the bride and groom.

Having provided the entertainment at more than 275 weddings, I know from experience that guests enjoy an upbeat cocktail hour. Newlyweds should remember that their guests will most likely be sitting for the next hour to an hour and a half during dinner which is traditionally accompanied by softer music to allow for conversing.

If your planning a wedding reception in the Philadelphia metropolitan area contact Music To Your Ears Mobile Entertainers and we will help you set the mood of your cocktail hour.