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There are several things that need to be looked into when becoming a wedding DJ. Many tips will be listed here that will assist anyone on an easier journey in achieving this goal. It will help also to keep a running checklist while following the guidelines.
Any successful DJ must have a diverse and well rounded music collection. When becoming a wedding DJ, it is even more vital. The wedding party will have certain requests, and the guests will most likely end up all asking for very different songs. There are some mainstays, but it helps to have random items as well.
Special requests will be set up ahead of time by the bride and groom and their families. These will special songs to introduce the new couple. If there is alcohol present, the guests will likely begin to make more and more requests as the reception goes on.
Bittersweet songs and dances usually happen at the beginning of the reception. There will be special bride and father dances, and often the groom will dance with his mother. These are geared towards the "giving away" of the couple.
The bride and groom will have their first dance together. It will help to have a variety of songs ready for their request. If they ask for something that is not already owned, the DJ should work hard to acquire it. Often these songs will be older or even oldies as opposed to popular contemporary music.
Many guests will actually start to move onto the floor with funny group songs like "The Hokey Pokey". Often many will respond to classic hip hop songs as well, even older folks. Also, young and old guests alike may request ballroom, foxtrot, tango, or waltz appropriate songs. The bride and groom may have even learned some of those dances for the wedding.
Funny dance games are something a wedding DJ will need to know, and he or she will also need corresponding music for these. Many of these games involve giving the bride and groom money for their honeymoon. A good luck dance can be done to encourage everyone to get onto the dance floor.
Radio production classes can help in the quest to being a good DJ. These sometimes even teach lighting or other skills in addition to teaching fading and mixing.
Contracts are very important in the wedding business. A gig will usually be planned months in advance, and a DJ will not want to get stuck with a random cancellation at the last minute with no event to replace it. Thousands can be lost. Free forms can be downloaded online in order to help with contracts. Special toasts and well wishes will be found on the internet also.
Renting or purchasing older equipment can save money. As more events are done, money can be reinvested into buying better and updated equipment. The necessities are turntables, records, CD players, speakers, and lights. Sometimes an event venue will have some sound and light equipment in place that the DJ can use while there.
Becoming a wedding DJ can be made infinitely easier by following these guidelines.
Any successful DJ must have a diverse and well rounded music collection. When becoming a wedding DJ, it is even more vital. The wedding party will have certain requests, and the guests will most likely end up all asking for very different songs. There are some mainstays, but it helps to have random items as well.
Special requests will be set up ahead of time by the bride and groom and their families. These will special songs to introduce the new couple. If there is alcohol present, the guests will likely begin to make more and more requests as the reception goes on.
Bittersweet songs and dances usually happen at the beginning of the reception. There will be special bride and father dances, and often the groom will dance with his mother. These are geared towards the "giving away" of the couple.
The bride and groom will have their first dance together. It will help to have a variety of songs ready for their request. If they ask for something that is not already owned, the DJ should work hard to acquire it. Often these songs will be older or even oldies as opposed to popular contemporary music.
Many guests will actually start to move onto the floor with funny group songs like "The Hokey Pokey". Often many will respond to classic hip hop songs as well, even older folks. Also, young and old guests alike may request ballroom, foxtrot, tango, or waltz appropriate songs. The bride and groom may have even learned some of those dances for the wedding.
Funny dance games are something a wedding DJ will need to know, and he or she will also need corresponding music for these. Many of these games involve giving the bride and groom money for their honeymoon. A good luck dance can be done to encourage everyone to get onto the dance floor.
Radio production classes can help in the quest to being a good DJ. These sometimes even teach lighting or other skills in addition to teaching fading and mixing.
Contracts are very important in the wedding business. A gig will usually be planned months in advance, and a DJ will not want to get stuck with a random cancellation at the last minute with no event to replace it. Thousands can be lost. Free forms can be downloaded online in order to help with contracts. Special toasts and well wishes will be found on the internet also.
Renting or purchasing older equipment can save money. As more events are done, money can be reinvested into buying better and updated equipment. The necessities are turntables, records, CD players, speakers, and lights. Sometimes an event venue will have some sound and light equipment in place that the DJ can use while there.
Becoming a wedding DJ can be made infinitely easier by following these guidelines.
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