Disc Jockeys come in all shapes, sizes, styles and abilities and ever since the 80′s the dj has been seen as the crazy guy that tries to get everyone out on the dance floor.
How many weddings have you been to where the DJ is more excited than anyone else including you? Right out of the gate he has so much energy, you could plug him into the facility should they lose power. Meanwhile your guests are looking at each other saying ‘there is no way I’m going out there’, and nobody gets up.
Inversely how bout the DJ that sounds like the teacher from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Bueller? Bueller? He is so low key, you have to stick a fork in him to see if he’s awake. Your introductions are so long, drab and boring that people are ready to go home and sleep by the time he’s done. The last thing you hear is “The dance floor is open” and like the over the top DJ, nobody gets up.
So the question is how interactive should a DJ be. How can a good entertainer or DJ get your guests to participate and have a great time without all the cheese? The answer is simple. Find a DJ who can provide a good balance between being over the top or under the table by asking the right questions to find out more about you and your style.
This can be a daunting task as there are many disc jockeys who are either one or the other, but struggle to find a happy medium. How can you accomplish this? By finding a DJ who is asking the right questions to find out more about you and what your style is.
- Start by letting the DJ know what you DON’T want. In general people will almost always know what they don’t want versus what they do want. Yet when you meet with a DJ the first thing they ask is what are you looking for when they should be asking what are you not looking for. The number one answer usually is “nothing cheesy”.
- Tell the DJ how much interaction or energy you are looking for? This is more of a guideline than a rule. It gives us an indication of what your comfort level is. The DJ must then find a balance between your comfort level and that of your guests. Your guests will then realize that your DJ won’t be cheesy or boring, allowing them to relax and enjoy themselves.
- Your introductions set the tone for the rest of the reception. Start off on the right foot and your guests will be comfortable, excited and ready to have a good time. Provide your DJ with some information about your wedding party and you and your fiance. This can be used to make your introductions unique but also help make your guests feel welcome.
- Interactive dances, routines or games can be fun, but if the DJ has to force something to happen then it shouldn’t be done in the first place. This is what will make the DJ stand out the wrong way and the result will be cheese. Make sure the DJ knows just because you say he can play the electric slide or do a game, doesn’t mean that he should.
- If you don’t want the DJ to do any dances or games, ask him for ideas on alternatives or share your own.
While you are the host of the biggest party you will probably ever have, the DJ is your spokesperson. Anything the DJ says or does is a direct reflection of you. You want to have someone that is going to represent you accurately. If you use some of these tips, you can accomplish the task set forth. The result will be a reception that truly is about you. One that both you and your guests will appreciate and remember forever.
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