I am getting married in Miami. For part of the wedding, I want to have something sort of like DJ service, but I want complete control over the songs. In fact, I want to have everything chosen in advance from my (and my fiance's) mp3 collection. So....should I:
1) Hire a DJ to play songs only from my list and my mp3s - and not worry about what he has or doesn't on his list (can this be done)?
2) Find a speaker set and just press play?
I guess I'm looking for someone who can manage the music but not choose it. I don't want to be limited by a DJ's list.
Is this normal in this age of mp3s? Anyone have any specific suggestions - especially for people in the Miami area?
Thanks!
2007-02-04 08:05:29 · 10 answers · asked by Marlena 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
BTW: It's not that I can't respect a DJ's craft, it's that music is our life. My fiance and I have spent years crafting our own artistic vision of great wedding songs - - so yeah - - the trick is finding somebody who is willing to accept money to honor our very specific vision (not theirs).
I have no clue where to start! :-) Specific names would be great, too!
2007-02-04 08:24:23 · update #1
I extended this question because I'm really hoping I get luck and get some names...I appreciate everyone's input...but I have to admit I'm crossing my fingers for more websites or names....
PS- Don't worry, I have no intention of playing sapppy romanitc songs all night - yuck ;-)! We have worked hard to create a really thoughtful program with songs for all invited! :-)
2007-02-06 13:14:03 · update #2
I felt the exact way you did! I got married last March and wanted to create my own playlist. We hired a DJ that worked with itunes a lot. He told us to make a playlist on our iPod and bring the iPod to the wedding with us. He used our iPod along with his song library and it was great. All of our songs got played along with the request's our guests made. Just make sure you include a list of which songs you want played at which times. (First dance, Father-Daughter dance, etc... ) Good luck!
2007-02-09 16:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most professional DJs consider themselves entertainers and want to maintain "creative control," even if it means playing crappy music that the bride doesn't like. But since you, the bride, are paying the DJ, you really do have control. You just need to tell the prospective DJ up front, and save half the payment until *after* the event. A friend of mine actually demanded that the DJ *not* have a microphone so he wouldn't try to make potentially-embarrassing comments. If the DJ you have in mind will not agree to your demands, keep looking.
2007-02-04 08:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to be mean or anything, but don't you think that some of your guests might want to make some requests? I think it's mean to have only your songs played. It is your day, but guests might like having a variety of music being played. Maybe you can just give the DJ some basic instructions of what not to play, (for example anything with profanity or highly sexual tones, or a particular genre such as rap), and I'm sure they wll honor our requests. Also, you can just give your mp3's to him.her as well so you can insure they have the ones you really want played. I think hearing sappy romantic songs all night will leave your guests feeling a little bored.
2007-02-04 18:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Wishing on a Dream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you can give them music from your selection. After all it is your wedding. Just make sure you have a lot of songs loll. I am planning a Tampa wedding so best of luck to you. You can get your specific songs from the source bellow.
2014-07-14 23:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by kamal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nirvana All Apologies
2016-03-29 04:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Whitney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure you can give them music from your selection. after all it is YOUR wedding. Just make sure you have alot of songs lol. Im planning a tampa wedding so best of luck to you.
2007-02-04 08:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them what you want to have played
2007-02-04 08:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋