Additional Fun With Your Disc Jockey

You have hired your disc jockey based on the entertainment value he possesses in his awesome and varied collection of music.  But if you use your disc jockey only for his awe inspiring record collection, you may not be utilizing his full potential as a source of entertainment for your wedding.

The most obvious way your DJ can help you is by providing master of ceremonies duties.  Because your disc jockey should be used to working wedding receptions, he should be familiar with all of the traditional dances, cake cutting rituals, garter tossing and bouquet tossing festivities.  Having him take care of all the announcements saves you from having to hire someone else or from recruiting a relative at the last minute.

Part of your disc jockey’s responsibilities should include getting your guests up from their tables to dance and have a good time.  Talk with your DJ ahead of time about the possibility that he will lead some of the popular dances.  Many DJs will teach your crowd things like the Electric Slide, the Macarena, even the YMCA; and in many cases, your disc jockey can be on the dance floor for each dance, encouraging your guests to participate in the fun.

Some disc jockey’s now will hand out props to your wedding guests.  Some will have them already, and include them as part of their wedding package.  Others will gladly have them ready for your guests and hand them out at the appropriate time.  Props can include something as simple as Hawaiian leis, which your DJ just has to hand out when it’s time; but props can include blow up items that your DJ will prepare in advance to present during the song for which the props were meant.

Talk to your disc jockey in advance to see what other types of entertaining services they offer.  Some will play trivia or other games with your guests, or they can help keep the party moving with jokes and introductions.  If you are using a wedding planner, they would probably be the best at recommending a disc jockey who will give you the most bang for your wedding entertainment buck.  Especially if you are hosting a destination wedding, a wedding coordinator such as www.alohaislandweddings.com will be familiar with many of the most popular disc jockeys and how they run their parties.

Remember that nothing is off limits until you ask and find out what your DJ can’t do.  If you’ve seen it done, or if you think you’d like to try something fun and unusual, talk to your wedding professional, and see if they can make it happen!