There are few things that will make your wedding party unforgettable for your guests. The most important one is undeniably the music. You may be already using event planning services for your wedding reception or party and you will get lots of advice. However, allow us too to share with you some of our wisdom when it comes to wedding music…
When you inspect party venues make sure the DJ can be placed next to the dance floor. In this way, he or she will have a clear view of the room and be able to read the crowd. Also check that the dance floor is adequate for your number of guests. If it is too small or too large, it will negatively affect the energy of your party. Either people will be too squeezed and will abandon the floor, or they will feel too intimidated to get up and dance in an empty looking floor. Another thing to discuss with your DJ is the location of the speakers. Make sure they are not placed somewhere that will annoy your guests that are not dancing. Remember that you are not after a dance club atmosphere with high volume music and dazzling lights. The event planning services you are using will definitely help you resolve all these issues.
Take some time during your dream wedding planning process to decide the genres of music you want to play at your wedding party. Tell your DJ or the band artists and music you absolutely love or hate. Then, a professional wedding DJ knows what your expectations are and can also handle awkward requests from guests, who may insist on a song you just hate. However, do not be a total control freak! Part of being a gracious host includes taking into consideration all of your guests, especially if you are dealing with a wide demographic audience. So, trust your DJ and allow him to do his job. He knows what to play and when to play it to keep everyone happy. Take advantage of his experience and knowledge. This is what you are paying him for.
Yes, it probably is the highlight of the evening. So, don’t make everyone wait forever. Choose a moment when people are already seated and focused on you. We would strongly recomment to plan it after the dinner, just before the party begins. Also, go for a relatively short song or ask the DJ to fade it out after 3 minutes. This is the maximum time you will have the undeterred attention of everyone. After three minutes, people will get bored and you will end up your dance among talks and noise. Apply the same principle to the newlyweds’ dance with the parents.
Dimming the lights after dinner will create a more relaxed atmosphere and encourage people to get into dancing mood. Playing a song that appeals to everyone may also get people onto their feet. But nothing creates more energy than having the couple dancing! Get on the floor and your guests will follow you!
