A Non-Traditional Grand Entrance

When facing your guests for the first time as husband and wife at the wedding reception, break from tradition with a high energy unexpected grand entrance.  This could include a choreographed entrance whereby bridal party members stage their moves to a preplanned song for each pairing and after all bridal party members have entered, they form a tunnel for the bride and groom who traverse the tunnel with some special moves of their own.  Another suggestion is to have the DJ read something funny or clever on behalf of each bridal party member when they are introduced.  Either way, it will make a big impression and set the tone for a fun, high impact event your guests will be sure to remember.

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A Lifetime of Memories Video Montage

It has been said that once in a lifetime, you find someone, a soul-mate to accompany you through the journey of life.  _____ and _____ have found their soul-mate in one another and at this time, would like to share with you a lifetime of memories.  Couples frequently share with me that they have created a video with pictures of themselves as children, fun family memories and of themselves when they first met; winding through the dating years and ending on the doorstep of their wedding day.  If music is not already built into the video, Millennium Mobile DJ will coordinate with clients, music that best captures the mood.   This is a great way to invite guests into the lives of the bride & groom and will surely spark up nostalgia among some in attendance.  An opportune time to play the video is toward the end of dinner, prior to the commencement of formalities, as it will bring everyone closer together and help set the stage for an evening of dancing and fun.

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Serenade the Bride/Groom

A great way to honor the bride and groom! Consider serenading them just after the best man’s toast whereby family and friends gather close to the couple and sing well wishes. The newlyweds will most likely embrace this deed and in the process, who knows, someone may discover they have an aptitude for the mic. In advance, it is suggested that family and friends receive a heads-us so they can prep their delivery for maximum impact. Of course, this can also be totally impromptu and guests may scramble to work in teams to offer up a heartfelt well wish and sing their best song.

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Engage your guests in a dance competition

The theory behind this is to entice and motivate guests to take part in the spectacular celebration of your wedding day.  Inform guests in advance and solicit those willing to participate to give them opportune time to practice.  The competition could be a duo or group dance.  Those guests not participating will be the judges and will be given a score card and/or the winners may be determined via the loudest applause.  Also, in advance, consider prize options for the winners to include table center pieces or perhaps a small gift card.  This is a friendly contest designed to infuse fun and stage a unique element into your celebration.

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Gaming during the cocktail hour

Retro has gone full circle both in the music and gaming world.  If you’re planning a wedding reception that will be more on the casual side or perhaps, have a vintage theme, have your guests secure their favorite beverage from the bar and roll out a cocktail hour that doubles as a game night prior to the arrival of the bridal party.   While your guests are gaming, your cool DJ will spin the tunes that fit the mood.   As for the games, consider those faves from days-gone-by and have a different game on each table with easy instructions to remind guests how to play.  Games, such as Sorry, Connect Four, Uno, Checkers or Scrabble, among others, will be sure to spark up nostalgia.

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Essential Music for Your Reception

After the cocktail hour comes to a close and it’s time to launch the celebration, open with great songs that will naturally put your guests in a great mood.  Setting the right mood from the start will set the stage for a fun & memorable event.

Dinner Music

An experienced DJ or Entertainment Director will possess the knowledge to vary music during dinner and will plan accordingly with the bride and groom to ensure their preferences are accommodated into the mix.  Standards are always a good choice and the music played during dinner should be relaxing, enjoyable and fit the mood the newlyweds wish to convey.

First Dance

The flagship event at most wedding receptions is the bride and groom’s first dance.  Typically following the grand introduction of the wedding party or perhaps after dinner, the bride and groom will share an intimate dance alone and your song should reflect how you feel about one another.  I have also observed couples begin their first dance will a slow balled and suddenly break out a pair of dark sunglasses and change it up to Corey Harts “I Wear My Sunglasses at Night” or an AC/DC balled.  It’s your night!  Make it special.

Father Daughter Dance

If you share a special bond with your father, select a song that reflects that bond.  Although your father may not show or admit it, his dance with you on your wedding day is a highly emotional event for him as he has just given his little girl away.  I frequently advise my clients to approach their fathers for a song preference as this takes pressure off of you and extends respect to your father in selecting this very important song.

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