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We'll play the perfect music throughout the wedding reception!
Common format of wedding receptions:
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Arrival of guests at reception site
The DJ should be in place at the entertainment table as the guests
arrive to the reception. The choice of appropriate music will be chosen
to welcome your guests as they are seated. >>back to top
Introduction of bridal party
(Optional) This step is not mandatory, but it is nice for everyone to
know who the bridal party is as many have not met before your wedding.
Create a “Reception Planning Guide” and give this to your master of
ceremonies (MC) or DJ prior to the wedding. This details the order of
entrance into the reception site with their names and titles. The order
of entrance is typically as follows: parents of the bride, parents of
the groom, ushers with bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer,
special guests, best man, maid/matron of honor, bride and groom. The DJ
will review the pronunciations of the bridal party's names with them
ahead of time. >>back to top
Introduction of bride and groom
This is always the last of the introductions. Everyone should stand
before the bride and groom enter. In addition, a special song can be
arranged with the DJ and a special announcement made to punctuate a
true grand entrance. Also, inform the DJ how you would like to be
introduced: Mr. and Mrs. Smith or John and Jane Doe. >>back to top
Blessing
(Optional) Typically a parent, family friend, MC, or minister conducts
the blessing. Be sure to communicate with whomever is giving the
blessing in advance so they are prepared to give a personal
touch. >>back to top
Meal
It's time to eat! Bride and Groom, be sure to stop and take a moment to
eat. This may be your only chance in the day. In addition, it is
customary for the bride and groom to start the food line. The DJ will
play the appropriate soft music while people are eating. >>back to top
Cake Cutting
This is the traditional bride and groom making the first cut on their
wedding cake. Then, the bride feeds half of the piece of cake to the
groom and the groom feeds the remaining half to the bride. The cutting
of the cake is a ceremony intended to symbolize the caring and sharing
for one another. Forks may be used as they make the image very
attractive for the photographer. The DJ will play the right choice of
music throughout this time. >>back to top
Toasts
The toast is when the bride and groom toast each other then interlock
arms and drink. Immediately following, the best man and maid/matron of
honor make toasts to the bridal couple. Be prepared for other family
and friends to follow with their toasts too. >>back to top
Bride & Grooms First Dance
The Bride & Grooms Dance is the first dance between a bride and
groom as a married couple. The dance is also commonly known as the
"First Dance". The timing of the bride groom dance can vary in the
evening based on your preferences. The first dance can be done
immediately following the grand entrance with the wedding party
circling the dance. >>back to top
Father & Daughters Dance
(Optional) The Father/Bride Dance is the dance between the father(s) of
the bride and the bride. Brides, if you have more than one father in
your life, one can tap the other on the shoulder in the middle of the
dance so you can dance with both of them. If you do not have a father,
a common substitute is a father figure or even your brother would make
a very nice gesture. The DJ will work with you ahead of time to make
sure the correct choice of music is played at this juncture. >>back to top
Mother & Grooms Dance
(Optional) The Mother/Groom dance is the dance between the mother(s) of
the groom and the groom. Grooms, if you have more than one mother in
your life, one can tap the other on the shoulder in the middle of the
dance so you can dance with both of them. If you do not have a mother,
a common substitute is a mother figure or even your sister would make a
very nice gesture. The DJ will work with you ahead of time to make sure
the correct choice of music is played at this juncture. >>back to top
Special Dances
(Optional) There may be songs in your life that mean dear to your
heart. You can ask the music entertainment to play these songs during
the night or immediately following the formal dances. >>back to top
Bouquet and Garter Toss
The traditional tossing of the bouquet is when the bride tosses the
bridal bouquet to all single women in attendance. Immediately following
the bouquet tossing, a chair is set in the middle of the dance floor.
The chair is for the bride to sit and the groom to remove the bride's
garter from her leg. The traditional tossing of the garter is when the
groom tosses the bride's garter to all the single men in attendance.
The people whom catch the garter and bouquet are said to be the next
one to marry. >>back to top
Dancing and Fun
This is the bulk of what you pay the DJ to do...get people to dance and
have a good 'ole time! Bride and groom will give the DJ music examples
and limitations of what kinds of music you want but it is not necessary
to give the DJ a list of 100 songs he needs to play. Let the DJ do his
thing and just have a good time! >>back to top
