Mandy and Tom

Mandy and Tom were married on November 1, 2008 with their beautiful reception taking place at the Warrington Country Club. The walls were washed in amber, we did dance floor break ups as well as a monogram. They had a beautiful reception and we wish them the best!

The images below are courtesy of Nina Bishop Photography.

-Becky

Attack of the Generic Ceremony Music

Your wedding ceremony is arguably the most important facet of your wedding day. It is the reason you’ve been planning hours upon hours for over a year. Typically one of the first steps in the planning process is deciding what type of ceremony you want to have and where it will take place. Traditionally, the ceremony is held at a church (or Temple), with an organ playing "Here comes the Bride," (or perhaps "Sunrise, Sunset"). But, what if you don’t want a traditional ceremony? Shouldn’t your ceremony music reflect your personalities and style?

If you plan on having a jazz trio or string quartet play live music at the ceremony then your options are limited in terms of what music they can play. Most ceremonies that have live music are filled with Canon in D, Bridal March, and other classical selections. By having your DJ handle your ceremony music, you now have a wider variety of songs to choose from. Not only will you have a microphone so your guests can hear your officiant more clearly - as well as you and your fiancé when you say your vows -but you will also have the ability to play any music you like. As your guests are sitting in their seats waiting for you to come down the aisle tell them your story through music. Think about how many weddings they’ve been to. Why not make your ceremony stand out? We’ve played anything from "Clocks," by Coldplay, to "It’s the End of The World As We Know It," by REM.

Your ceremony is an event that describes you and your fiancé’s love for one another. If music is an expression of feelings, then use your ceremony music to help you express your love for your husband or wife to be.

-Matt

Stephanie and Joao

Stephanie and Joao were such a great couple! For it being as cold as it was, they still went outside to take pictures. Jason had the chance play a lot of salsa and merengue, and boy did Joao's family like it! The dance floor was packed all night.

The couple chose to uplight the room in a light amber and pin spot each centerpiece. The room really looked awesome!

Thanks to Rob of Medina Photography for the images!

-Becky

Jess and Dusty

Jess and Dusty were married December 6 at the Sand Castle Winery. Jess wanted a winter wonderland wedding, and from the photographs, it certainly looks like she got it. We pin spotted her beautiful branch and snowflake centerpieces in blue. It really added to her theme and the ambiance of the room. When it started to snow, Jess was extremely excited. It was the perfect addition to her special day. We wish you both the best!

Thanks to Chelsea Wertz of Chelsea Wertz Photography for the images.

-Becky

Tips on Optimizing Your Dance Time

Most people plan their wedding about one to two years in advance. From finding the perfect venue, to selecting each vendor, the planning aspect of your wedding is the most important and time consuming. But, what happens when your perfect planning isn't executed correctly? Our goal as a DJ company is to not only make sure the Wedding flows properly, but also to allow the guests plenty of time to dance, without being interrupted by formalities.

Here are some tips to ensure a successful event with plenty of time to dance.

1. Make sure all vendors know what is to happen when. Nothing is worse then walking onto the dance floor for your Father/Daughter Dance, only to realize that you have to wait a few moments because the photographer, or worse yet, your father, is in the bathroom.

2. Try and group your formalities together so the dancing doesn’t get interrupted every 20 minutes or so. The parent dances are best to be done during dinner because most people are seated. It also breaks up the hour of dinner.

3. Confirm that your DJ and Maitre’ D are on top of the timeline. It is very easy to lose three minutes here or five minutes there when lining the Bridal Party up for introductions or preparing for a formality. Starting five minutes early allows a window for the DJ to handle these things without cutting into the dancing time.

4. Towards the end of dinner it is nice to slowly pick the music up. Once the DJ sees the last plate is served he should start to play faster tempo songs that involve your guests a bit more. It is impossible to play all slow music during dinner, then switch to a fast dance song and expect everyone to run on the dance floor. The guests have to warm up to the music and it gives you more time to dance when the warming up takes place while they are eating.

5. Finally you want to make sure your DJ can read your crowd. The ability to recognize when a certain song or genre is not working allows the DJ to change his sets throughout the night. A lot of time can be wasted because the DJ is stuck in a set that only a few are enjoying.

Two years after your wedding your guests are not going to remember what the cake tasted like, or what the flowers looked like. They are going to remember you and whether or not they enjoyed themselves. These tips will ensure that they enjoyed themselves, as well as take pressure off of you. This is your special day, enjoy every minute of it!

-Matt

Suzie and Brian

Suzie and Brian were married December 12 at Glen Foerd Mansion. They decided to add some last minute lighting that really transformed the room. Matt and Chris DJ'ed the reception. They said Suzie and Brian are a great couple and a lot of fun, but they never played so much Beastie Boys music! We wish you guys the best!
Thanks to Michael Kent Photography for the images and the compliments!

-Becky