gcdj Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 ok so i have my first wedding coming up in a month and was seeing if anyone had any tips or anything. Quote
Jaz Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 No death metal, no gabber, no swearing, no dubstep, no happy hardcore, no rap, don't fuck the bride, make sure you fuck a brides maidpretty much for a normal wedding your genre choices will be commercial pop,slow dance stuff, and soft pub rock like jessies girl etc etc Quote
Hobberz Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 don't fuck the brideUnless she is hot and is keen. Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Dont play that song that reminds the bride of the guy she was deeply in love with before she settled for the groom...(Tip#1 - Have a pre wedding interview to talk about the music and order of events for the night. Ask what music to play...and what not to play) Quote
Hobberz Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Dont play that song that reminds the bride of the guy she was deeply in love with before she settled for the groom...I LOL'd Quote
Gandy Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Dont play that song that reminds the bride of the guy she was deeply in love with before she settled for the groom...(Tip#1 - Have a pre wedding interview to talk about the music and order of events for the night. Ask what music to play...and what not to play)+rep for this tip very important Quote
LabRat Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 have abba's greatest hits cdget it... now! Quote
crundyy Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 No death metal, no gabber, no swearing, no dubstep, no happy hardcore, no rap, don't fuck the bride, make sure you fuck a brides maidpretty much for a normal wedding your genre choices will be commercial pop,slow dance stuff, and soft pub rock like jessies girl etc etcim close to giving you neg rep for saying that Quote
Funky_Steve Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 There are so many things to consider, ranging from not only the type of music you play (mainly Top 40, classic hits from the 60's 70's 80's and 90's depending on the age of the guests), but:the way you present yourself (minimum shirt & tie), the pre-event meeting (to discuss all issues and answer any questions they may have, including music selection), knowing the schedule of events on the night (get a copy of their running sheet), whether they expect you to MC or if they have their own MC (and are you able to MC if asked),whether they want lighting or not (it may come down to the location of the dance floor in relation to the guests' tables),their choice for the bridal waltz (I usually ask for their top 3 choices and then play all three - with their first choice as the actual BW - before speeding the music up),any specific theme for the night (and this may determine the music they want),any specific cultural or religious requirements.Not trying to scare you but just to show that there is a lot invollved with playing a successful wedding reception than just turning up and playing music. Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Wedding tip #2 - Save the Grease Megamix for when you need to take a toilet break, that way you can take your time.Tip#3 - Ask if they intend to give you a meal. The dancing part of the evening happens at the end and you wont have your game face on if your feeling hungry. Bring your own food/drinks if need be.Tip#4 - Most of the evening is background music so have a good selection ready.Ask about the music required for:The entry of the bride and groom.Entry of the bridal party.Cutting of the cake.The bridal waltz and another song to invite the bridal party and guests onto the dancefloor.A 'leaving' song at the end. Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Tip# 5 - Ask the bride and groom for a floor plan and suggest that the older members of the audience are placed furtherest from your speakers.Tip #6 - Call/visit the venue before the gig and ask about parking, stairs, access, smoke machines etc. Ask the bride and groom for the name of the function manager who will be there on the night. Introduce yourself at the beginning of the night and let them know your happy to take advice from them with regard to sound levels etc. You may end up getting regular drinks and food if you show them some respect.Jeez...theres so much to say. Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Tip #7 If they ask you to MC...DO IT! Its only after some relative has embarassed themselves on mic that you'll realise you could have done a much better job...maybe not the best, but still better!Tip #8 - Before making any major announcements on the mic, locate and prewarn the smokers (usually outside) about whats about to happen otherwise they may miss something important.Tip #9 - Let the bride and groom know that the wedding waltz followed by the bridal party comming onto the dance floor is the perfect time to get the party (music) started. More often than not, weddings dont happen as planned and the actual dancing part where you earn your money may only be an hour or so long. Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Tip #10 - Have a sheet of paper and pen ready so people can write down their requests. That way you wont feel obliged to play them straight away and let them know that. Be honest and let them know if you dont have the song. You dont have to play any requests if you dont think they will fit in with whats happening on the dancefloor. For really wierd shit...ask them to OK it with bride or groom first.Tip #11 - Have some business cards handy and set up at the venue early. I cant believe how many cards I gave out to couples who were visiting the venue to see how it looked when set up for a wedding.Tip #12 - Play a really smoochy song at the end of the night for all the drunk loved-up couples. Feel free to start packing up arround them because they just wont care! I always seem to end up with one speaker (on the floor) when the night finally ends. Quote
Jaz Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Dude you better +rep Source cause thats an effort and a half on his behalf man Quote
rhetski Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Ask about the music required for:The entry of the bride and groom.Entry of the bridal party.Cutting of the cake.The bridal waltz and another song to invite the bridal party and guests onto the dancefloor.A 'leaving' song at the end.These are most the important songs imo, that's all the Bride cares about, that her songs she has spent 6 months discussing with all her friends are played at the right times. It's mainly the Bride you have to keep happy, unless you get some new age sensitive guy...Easist bit is, the Bride should tell you what she wants played at these times...My tips for toilet break songs...- A Jivebunny mix for the oldies- Definately grease megamixAnd your typical crowd pleasers that everyone can dance to - Nutbush, Bus stop etc...cheesy but they love it!Hope it all goes well! Quote
SourceRaver Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Tip #I cant remember - Weddings can be a very busy and stressful time for the bride/groom. Call them a week before the event and let them know your still onboard, ready to go and looking forward to the night. It will be one less thing for them to worry about.Tip - Speeches can be really boring. Sometimes it takes a while for folks to get out of there seat and make there way to the lectern or whatever. Ask the bride/groom if they want you to play a bit of music (that suits the person) while their moving. Its pure wedding cheese but it makes the whole thing flow a bit better and keeps the audience interested. Quote
pill Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 i'm working on a 'wedding tips' blog on my new website - feel free to steal ideas.www.sonicdjs.com.au/weddingtipsalso, i'd suggest taking as many requests from the bride and groom as possible so you can tailor the 'background' music to their taste. they'll appreciate it.also, there's a 'wedding songs' playlist somewhere in here, have a browes and im sure you'll come across it. i think it was called the ulitamte playlist game.. Quote
SolDios Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Tip -13# randomly dance ALL THE TIME, do not stop dancing Quote
dim Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 Tip -13# randomly dance ALL THE TIME, do not stop dancingi bet you look quite cute dont you sol? if you're a fat, old, grey, ugly twat like me dont dance, at all, ever, seriously.seriously good knowledge in this thread but a few tips i didnt notice above: remember the brides mum is gonna be prob even more emotional than the bride. be nice to her however ripped, grumpy, tearful, bossy, unreasonable or mental she is. Your wage may depend on it.Generally play requests if you can but if you get a really crap request you just know is gonna kill the mood do try and pass it by the bride/groom 1st. They may say ok in which case it's their fault when the party dies and they already know about it. More likely they tell you not to play it and that cousin john who asked for it is a dick anyway. Quote
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