Talking Music With Your DJ

After you have gone through the exhausting search to find the disc jockey who you want to entertain your wedding guests at your wedding, you are going to want to find the time to discuss with the DJ what types of music you want at your wedding.  Many brides and grooms carry out specific wedding themes, and you may be tempted to limit your music selection based on the theme you have chosen for your wedding.  If the majority of your wedding guests are going to be into that type of music – whether you have chosen a 1970’s disco theme or a 1940’s swing theme – having music only from that particular genre wouldn’t be a bad idea.  For the most part, however, you might want to talk to your DJ about mixing it up a bit.

There is a reason why many of the weddings you’ve been to have similar music.  You are likely to find YMCA played at nearly every wedding, and perhaps the Chicken Dance and the Electric Slide.  The reasoning behind that is because those are the songs people are familiar with and the ones they will dance to.  The purpose of your reception is to celebrate and have fun, but if you play music that is unfamiliar to your guests, you may find that many of them choose to remain at their tables instead of dancing.

Your DJ will be familiar with current dance trends and what remains popular at many weddings.  If you don’t want to go with the wedding favorites that you know you’ve heard at every other wedding, as your DJ to suggest alternatives to you, perhaps ones that will fit better with your theme, but still keep your guests dancing the night away.  You may not want Celebration played during your special day, but you know it’s a song your family will dance to.  Ask the DJ for suggestions as to what will get the people up and dancing, and keep you from hearing a song you’ve heard at every other cookie cutter wedding.

Don’t rule out keeping one or two classic dances, but consider asking your DJ to bring in some of the music you prefer and teaching new dances to the guests.  You’ll find qualified and professional wedding DJs by consulting with a professional wedding coordinator, like those at www.alohaislandweddings.com.  The better experienced your DJ is, the more options he’ll have for you in planning your wedding music.

Hiring a DJ for your Hawaiian Beach Wedding

You’ve chosen a beautiful Hawaiian paradise as the location for your beach wedding.  All of the details are in place, from the beautiful hibiscus flowers to the incredible lava rock centerpieces.  The only thing you have left to choose is a disc jockey – the person who will set the tone for the party that celebrates your magical union.

Where do you begin?  This is Hawaii!  Are you going to end up with DJs that want to play Don Ho and Bruddah Iz?  Will they work with you to play a mix of your favorite songs, with perhaps a little traditional Hawaii thrown in?

Even if you were not going to Hawaii, you would want to come up with a list of questions for your DJ, as well as a list of songs you want them to play.  You want to know how many people will be working your wedding.  It’s okay if there is just one person, but even better if there are two people.  An extra person can do all of the emcee duties, and in many cases, the extra person will be on the dance floor, teaching some of the dance moves and encouraging your guests to get their boogie on.  Find out what medium they use for their music.  There are still some DJs using vinyl records, and they can scratch.  You don’t want your first dance to be ruined by a skipping record!  CDs or MP3 are much better formats, and they allow the DJ to maintain a much larger library of music.

Find out what your DJ will be wearing, and if necessary, see if you can request a style of clothing suitable to your wedding.  Many companies require their DJs to wear suits and ties, but a casual beach wedding doesn’t really need the formality.  Also, ask if you can speak directly to the DJ who will entertain at your wedding.  It helps to have a feel for the person you will be working with.

Rely on the local Better Business Bureau and other trusted wedding professionals for recommendations when it comes to your DJ.  Your Hawaii wedding photographer, for example, has probably been at enough weddings to know who usually does a good job at the weddings he has attended.  If you are working with a hotel, their wedding department probably has a good handle on local DJs.

Don’t completely dismiss throwing in one or two favorite songs that will remind people of your Hawaiian locale.  If your DJ can get you the Bruddah Iz version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, it can be a perfect way to end your beautiful Hawaii wedding.

 

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