Dj Crazy Craig
Easy Ways to Make Your Reception Unique
Pick An Unusual Entrance Song-
Check out your personal music collection and write down the first ten songs That appeal to you. Then decide Which One of Those would be best for you to walk Into at your reception. Chances are you will eat up with an Entrance Song nobody else has Thought of. One rule of thumb is- The Higher the energy of the song, the better. This Applies Whether it's Classical, Rock, Hip Hop, Swing, etc.
Do not Just Enter, MAKE An Entrance "
The Difference Can Be subtle or more pronounceable But it is important That You, in Some Way, Visually Acknowledge your guests as part of your Grand Entrance. Can this be done by Simply pausing to let them get a good look at you while They snap a picture, waving back at them or Perhaps taking a bow or Giving high fives. Now Have you included your guests in the joy of the moment by making them PART of your entrance!
Change The Order-
Often the First Dance After the meal you eat. But there's no That rule says you can not do it right After your entrance. The Best Man's toast Can Be At The Beginning of the meal … or later, Towards the end of it. Just Because You throw your bouquet Does not Mean You Have to do the whole garter removal and throwing thing. If you want, you pass the dog on the removal and just Have a garter toss or-you-can dispense with the whole formality.
That Sounds Different "
You Have an Opportunity to create a unique experience for your guests from the time They first step foot in your reception. That it is important your reception have it's own "sound". Preferable a unique mix of Songs That Usually people do not eat in contact with at the office, the mall or while listening to the car radio.
You Can Turn Into your room with a romantic Spanish villa flamenco fusion latin guitar. Or create a swinging, "Rat Pack" atmosphere with classic big band music. You Could Even transport your guests to a sunny, tropical seashore with the right mix of beach music.
We HAD one Who Got Engaged couple in Italy and chose artists like Dean Martin, Andrea Bocelli and Louis Prima for Their dinner music. The choice of sounds That sets the tone for your reception is limited only by your imagination. The goal is to Give your guests something at They Have not Experienced Any Other wedding they've Been to.
Saying "Thank You" –
A simple "thank you" to your guests over the mic dog mean so much. Publicly Expressing Your Appreciation for Their participation at your wedding is one of the classiest and most heartfelt Things you can do. And in case you should miss mingling Anyone During your time, you Already Have at least Acknowledge your gratitude to them.
Choreograph Your First Dance "
A First Dance is choreographed Always a special treat for you and your guests. We've seen waltz, swing dances and Even a tango or two. A bit of work is Involved here as you May Need to Take Some lessons and rehearse prior to your "performance." The pay off is Creating an unforgettable moment for you and your guests. A Moment That Never Fails to get a great response from all in Attendance.
Use Creative Lighting "
The right lighting and color dog add depth to Any room. Colored beams of uplighting on the walls, to Pinspot to highlight the dynamic projection cake and dance floor club lighting are Some Ways to create a special atmosphere. Well planned lighting has a dramatic effect on the look and feel of your reception.
Avoid Musical Cliches-
Party Songs That Have Been Played Every wedding at twenty years in the Past Can Be Replaced with more inventive choices. Those jettison play-out tunes like "Love Shack, "" La Bamba "," Mony Mony "," Girls Just Want to Have Fun "and" I Will Survive ". Update your playlist with fresh ideas. Examples of newer Songs That Have wide appeal include" Smooth " by Santana, "Hey Ya!" by Outkast, "Get The Party Started" by Pink, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet and "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. This is a good starting point and the music dog get more cutting edge as the night goes on.
Promo, Promo, Promo
Have you ever been to a wedding Where You Felt Like You Did not Know What Was Going on? Your MC should let your guests know What They Have to look forward to later. Attendees will be less Likely to leave early if They Know That the cake cutting is coming up Shortly. Or That If They They will go now miss the first dance. Get an MC Who Understands the power of the promotional announcement!
About the Author
DJ Craig is a music programmer, remix artist and party enabler in the Los Angeles area. He has been providing Disc Jockey and lighting services for California weddings and special party events for over 15 years. DJ Craig- Los Angeles
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