Top 4 Mistakes Couples Make When Planning
As experienced wedding DJs we know how to keep the crowd entertained and create the best mix of wedding traditions and dancing. From time to time we have couples who insist on having full control of the flow and music. It’s important to be a part of the planning of the music for your wedding day but taking too much control can be a mistake. Here’s the top 4 mistakes couples make!
CEREMONY: VOW/MUSIC AMPLIFICATION
Imagine it’s your wedding day and you are having your ceremony at the venue. The quartet fades down the music. You arrive at the alter and the officiant has begun the vows. Your great Aunt Margaret however is sitting in the back and unfortunately is unable to hear a single word being spoken. Why? Because there are no microphones being used. You should highly consider using microphones so your guests get to hear all that is being said by the officiant as well as the bride and groom. This is even more necessary when you plan on having someone from the audience get up and deliver a reading.
DANCING DOESN’T START UNTIL THE END OF THE EVENING:
When planning the timeline for your evening it is very important to balance your guests dancing and sitting times to allow for a comfortable flow. I have seen far too often the mistake of allowing all of the food courses as well as certain traditions (i.e Parent dances, Bouquet/Garter, Cake) to be crammed into the first few hours of the wedding. Most of the time the guests are so antsy to dance that they start slow dancing to background music. An important step in planning that can help prevent this from occurring is discussing the flow of events with your DJ as well as your catering hall. Also, try to plan for a dance segment early in the night to allow everyone to get some dancing in before activities begin.
DANCING TOO MUCH: “I want to dance all night long, forget everything else”
While I emphasi
ze making sure guests are up and dancing early, I don’t want you to abandon all of the awesome wedding traditions for a nonstop dance fest either. While it’s admirable to think that you and your guests are going to want to non-stop dance all night long, it’s important to remember that everyone is there to celebrate and mingle as well. Having the perfect balance of dancing is imperative to making your night a success.
MUSIC CHOICES AND ALLOWING THE DJ TO HAVE SOME CONTROL:
Most couples have an eclectic taste in music that they want to share with their family and friends to make their wedding feel more like t
heir own. As someone who loves all types of music and people, I think it’s a great idea to add a sprinkle here and there of your own personal musical inspirations. That being said it is important to remember your guests and their expectations as well. Great grandma or your 10 year old niece may not understand your love of indie or country, and it might be nice to throw in some golden oldies or a top 100 hits here and there. Try giving your DJ a little creative freedom to mix up some fun eclectic combinations of old and new and perhaps you’ll be surprised just how fun this can be, for everyone attending.
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Musically yours,
Nick
