One of my favorite brides, Natalie, wrote me to ask for suggestions, and I thought her question was definitely blog-worthy! Her fiance is in the military, and several of the men from his unit will be at the wedding. She is looking for a way to honor them on her special day. Here was my [...]
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Honoring Your Military Guests
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, Wedding Song Suggestions, tagged A Bride's DJ, wedding, unique wedding, modern wedding music, modern wedding songs, modern wedding, military bride, military wedding, military wedding ideas, military wedding music on October 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Grand Entrance Tip
Posted in Grand Entrance Songs, Reception Planning & Tips, tagged reception ideas, grand entrance song, wedding tips, reception tips on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you absolutely LOVE your grand entrance song, ask your Wedding DJ to be sure to play the whole song through, rather than fade it after you’ve “made your appearance”. The same goes for your cake cutting wedding song. Often times you’ll find that DJs fade songs early, when that may not be your intention. [...]
Fun Reception Idea #1
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged A Bride's DJ, fun wedding, how to hire wedding vendors, wedding, wedding dj on September 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
While all brides are striving to be unique with their reception plans, there is one thing every single bride has in common…they all want an exceptionally fun wedding reception that their guests will remember for years! One obvious way to do that…hire a great wedding DJ. But be wary of a guy who is going [...]
Wedding After-Party
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged cleveland wedding dj, ohio wedding dj, A Bride's DJ, wedding ideas, wedding, unique wedding, wedding plans, trendy wedding, modern wedding on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a trend that is growing in popularity…have a wedding after-party at a bar/lounge. Consider the following: 1) Try to host it at a place that is unique to your friends and guests. I’m a firm believer in keeping the surprises coming right up until the very end. 2) Hire a shuttle to transport everyone [...]
Pronouncing your names correctly!
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged A Bride's DJ, cleveland wedding dj, grand entrance, ohio wedding dj, wedding, wedding dj, wedding reception planning on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone has seen the DJ that not only seemed like an unprepared MC, but also hacked up practically every single name in the bridal party. It is a common practice for DJ companies to have their clients turn in a list of bridal party names, and then hand them over to the DJ to pronounce [...]
How To Have a Fun Wedding: Tip #2
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged A Bride's DJ, cleveland wedding dj, modern wedding songs, ohio wedding dj, unique wedding reception, wedding, wedding guests, wedding tips, wedding tradition on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Get out on the dance floor (if you enjoy dancing)! Your wedding guests are watching you! Not to mention the fact that they are all itching to spend time with you and your new groom. Let them meet you out on the dance floor! Don’t spend too much time worrying about
How To Have a Fun Wedding: Tip #1
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged cleveland wedding dj, coordinated wedding dance, funny wedding montage, grand entrance song, modern wedding music, ohio wedding dj, unique wedding reception, wedding, wedding tips, wedding toast on August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Try to add humor into your wedding wherever possible. Make your guests laugh and they are sure to have a great time! Realize that people need to be kept UP through all moments of the night. From the start of your ceremony until the end of your reception, their level of “joy” is constantly [...]
Wedding Reception Timeline: Helpful Hint #10
Posted in 1869213, Reception Planning & Tips, tagged wedding coordinator, wedding reception, wedding timeline, wedding tips on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
And…drumroll please…the most important helpful hint of all! There is nothing at all more important on your wedding night than you having fun! Your timeline should be a rough guideline to keep your reception flowing in an orderly manner. It shouldn’t cause you stress and there’s nothing you have to be doing at any certain time [...]
Wedding Reception Timing: Helpful Hint #9
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged dollar dance, money dance, wedding reception, wedding helpful hints on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you choose to have a dollar dance, it’ll probably take a half hour out of your night, especially if you have a large crowd. Your best man and matron of honor are a great choice of helpers to keep your dance partners moving quickly, as well as to collect the loot. Some would say [...]
Wedding Reception Timing: Helpful Hint #8
Posted in Reception Planning & Tips, tagged cleveland wedding dj, ohio wedding dj, wedding help, wedding hints, wedding reception timeline, wedding traditions on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you have a 6 hour reception, you’ll probably have about 2 1/2 hours of fast dancing. That’s about 15 songs an hour, and about 40′ish dance songs. For each hour that you shave off the reception time, you can pretty much take it directly off the dancing portion. Unless, of course, you give the [...]
