What kinds of things should we ask our potential DJ for our reception? What special things did you have your?

Question

DJ do at your reception, or what special things have you seen at other receptions you've been to?? For example, I was at a wedding a few weeks ago, and the bride and groom chose to give the bride's bouquet to the couple there who had been married the longest---he basically called all married couple up onto the dance floor for a dance (including the new bride and groom), and he announced that if you had been married 8 hours or less sit down, then if you have been married one year or less sit down....2 years or less sit down...5 years or less sit down....all the way until he got to over 50 years where there was one couple still dancing. It was really neat.....the whole room gave them a standing ovation and the bride presented them with her bouquet. Very classy I thought.

Another thing he did was play a game of "musical chairs" with a "winner" from each table who was sent up to the floor to represent our table. He had the men put their hand behind their head too....

so they wouldn't have an unfair advantage over the women (by "muscling them out". It was really funny, corny but funny. The crowd really got into it. Anything else I could ask the DJ to do (besides the Traditional Father/Daughter dance, cutting of the cake, announding the bridal parthy and parents, etc....) I'm looking for some creative suggestions....even what kind of music to play (NO HOKEY POKEY!!!!!)

Thanks!

Answer 1

Song list, song list, song list! Make sure you give your DJ a list of songs you want played and a list of songs you *don't* want played. We weren't into rap, metal or country, so we had our DJ play oldies, contemporary pop, and a few fun party songs.

Don't do all the wedding party dances all at once. People get bored and leave. Instead, have your first dance, then allow everyone to dance. A few songs later do the father-daughter dance, a few songs after that, the mother-son dance, and so on. If you're having several people toast you, insert them throughout the reception as well. There's nothing quite as boring as listening to several toasts that go on and on.

While the electric slide, bunny hop and hokey poky are cheesy, they're great for the kids who attend, and adults who don't dance much.

Have you thought about having a local dance instructor come in and teach your guests a simple dance or two? Contact a local dance school about having an instructor or advanced student come in and teach a simple ballroom,swing, or line dance. It will get people on the dance floor, and if done towards the beginning of the reception, keep them dancing all night.

Answer 2

I'm not into games at weddings. It's not a child's birthday party - it's the marriage of two adults.

I'm also not into cheezy dances (bunnyhop, chicken dance, macarena), money dances, or 'radio' dj's who talk alot.

Basically, a good DJ should have good music, be in tune with the guests and the couple, and if necessary, MC the event to the extent that you request.

You just kinda want to talk to them and make sure they fit in with your idea of what you need. : )

Answer 3

one interesting thing that i have seen is when i went to a gorgeous wedding and they had a doll made to look just like the bride same hair style and dress. the doll was inexpensive. she was about 15' tall. make sure your DJ is opened to requests. if you have disposable cameras sign them to some people so the kids don't waste them. take it from experience. make sure people don't leave with them too. our DJ played stupid songs like the bunny hop. get everything in line and have a wonderful wedding.

Answer 4

My DJ had a video that he gave us to watch. Also, I would say references, references, references. You may also ask to see if you can come to another type of event that he DJs to see if you like his style.