Wedding Info & Tips (from the DJ's Perspective)
Whether you are hiring Power Up DJ or someone else
There are some Important things you need to consider:
1. Make sure to schedule a call or meet with your DJ prior to singing a contract or making your deposit.
2. Make sure your DJ is a good fit for your wedding.
3. Only get Services that you need, maybe you need uplighting, or additional speakers, wireless mics, etc.
4. Some venues have a sound ordnance, check with your venue for sound or other restrictions?
5. Are you adding any special affects, such as Cold Sparks, Walk on the Clouds, CO2, etc. Does your Venue allow this? if so, is your DJ insured for these types of Pyrotechnics? Also, Cold Parks leave a powder residue, make sure your DJ or someone sweeps it up before dancing. Some walk in the clouds could leave moisture on the dance floor make sure the dance floor is dry prior to dancing.
Ceremony
6. Make sure you communicate with your DJ prior to your Wedding. The DJ will need to know your walk-in music, other special music for your ceremony. Microphone(s) and Speaker Placement. The DJ should coordinate with you and/or your Wedding Planner to make sure everyone is on the same page. Will the DJ be making any formal announcements after the conclusion of your ceremony? Do you need extra mics for the Officiant/Pastor, Instruments (i.e. violin, guitar, harp, etc.), readers, or others?
Cocktail Hour
7. Speaker Placement and type of music you would like played for the Cocktail Hour.
Reception
8. Communicate with your DJ. Your DJ should know if you will be doing a grand entrance? Wedding Planner, DJ, Photographer, Videoprapher, etc. should all be on the same page and coordianate. Will the wedding party (bridesmaids/groomsmen, etc.) be introduced?
9. Your first dance: What song would you like played?
10. Will you be doing any other special dances (i.e. father/mother, etc.) ?
11. Will there be a Bouquet/Garter toss?
12. Will there be a Money Dance or other traditional dances? If so, will you need special songs?
13. Discuss with your DJ the type of music you would like for dinner.
14. Allow sufficient time for toast and speeches?
15. Discuss with your DJ the type of music you, your family and friends would like for dancing. Discuss playlists, do-not-play list, must-play-list, special request.
16. Would you like the DJ to stop the music to cut the cake - or just continue the dancing?
17. How much time will the venue allow to pack and leave? Some venues may fine you or deduct the extra time from your deposit for exeeding the agreed time. If so, you may want stop a little earlier.
Wedding Info & Tips (from the DJ's Perspective)
Whether you are hiring Power Up DJ or someone else
There are some Important things you need to consider:
1. Make sure to schedule a call or meet with your DJ prior to singing a contract or making your deposit.
2. Make sure your DJ is a good fit for your wedding.
3. Only get Services that you need, maybe you need uplighting, or additional speakers, wireless mics, etc.
4. Some venues have a sound ordnance, check with your venue for sound or other restrictions?
5. Are you adding any special affects, such as Cold Sparks, Walk on the Clouds, CO2, etc. Does your Venue allow this? if so, is your DJ insured for these types of Pyrotechnics? Also, Cold Parks leave a powder residue, make sure your DJ or someone sweeps it up before dancing. Some walk in the clouds could leave moisture on the dance floor make sure the dance floor is dry prior to dancing.
Ceremony
6. Make sure you communicate with your DJ prior to your Wedding. The DJ will need to know your walk-in music, other special music for your ceremony. Microphone(s) and Speaker Placement. The DJ should coordinate with you and/or your Wedding Planner to make sure everyone is on the same page. Will the DJ be making any formal announcements after the conclusion of your ceremony? Do you need extra mics for the Officiant/Pastor, Instruments (i.e. violin, guitar, harp, etc.), readers, or others?
Cocktail Hour
7. Speaker Placement and type of music you would like played for the Cocktail Hour.
Reception
8. Communicate with your DJ. Your DJ should know if you will be doing a grand entrance? Wedding Planner, DJ, Photographer, Videoprapher, etc. should all be on the same page and coordianate. Will the wedding party (bridesmaids/groomsmen, etc.) be introduced?
9. Your first dance: What song would you like played?
10. Will you be doing any other special dances (i.e. father/mother, etc.) ?
11. Will there be a Bouquet/Garter toss?
12. Will there be a Money Dance or other traditional dances? If so, will you need special songs?
13. Discuss with your DJ the type of music you would like for dinner.
14. Allow sufficient time for toast and speeches?
15. Discuss with your DJ the type of music you, your family and friends would like for dancing. Discuss playlists, do-not-play list, must-play-list, special request.
16. Would you like the DJ to stop the music to cut the cake - or just continue the dancing?
17. How much time will the venue allow to pack and leave? Some venues may fine you or deduct the extra time from your deposit for exeeding the agreed time. If so, you may want stop a little earlier.