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One of the most misunderstood areas of your wedding planning is music selection. Most Brides and grooms automatically think that they are the ones who are supposed to choose the music (all of it) for their wedding. That answer couldn’t be further from the truth. While most Brides and grooms are expected to choose formality songs and a few others, the rest isn’t and most likely NOT necessary to choose.

Part of a DJ/mc’s Job is to create an evening of fun and ongoing events where there is no dead time in a wedding. Even in the middle to end of dinner you should be playing some more upbeat music. The transition between dinner and dancing is EVERYTHING. If your guests are bored because too much time passed, then chances are they will become more bored/tired and less likely to get up and dance.

If you keep the evening running smoothly and build up the music and atmosphere, it will surely get all age groups up and dancing. The common denominator is the “fun atmosphere”

With the atmosphere in fun mode, everyone from grandma Marge to your young friends in college will see how contagious the fun is.

As a Cleveland wedding dj for 24 years, I utilize the input of the bride and groom in regards to some must plays and play if possibles and they give me a better feel for what they want and I mix that in with the reaction of your guests.

Choosing music for your reception. Good or Bad or how much?

A Cleveland wedding Dj Selective Sound Entertainment.

If your reading this article, I will lead you through the truth behind what makes a successful reception when it comes to music. The biggest misconception of all brides and grooms is that they are required to choose the music for their reception. TRUTH=NO WAY (see below)

1st of all, you should be meeting with your DJ/MC 4 to 5 weeks before the reception to discuss the music. Yes, you will have access to your online planner and get a chance to choose some must plays, do not plays, ect.. but you should have trust in your DJ that their talent and experience, balanced with your input on the music for your wedding reception will make for a great mix of music for all.

When choosing music: THINK DANCE MUSIC NOT your favorite listening songs. Most do not realize this and just put down music they want to hear, but truth be told, how are your guests going to react to those songs. We as DJ’s need to build an atmosphere of fun music for all age-groups.

DO NOT: submit a playlist with your own songs for the reception. If you do this, there is no room for error and your guests surely and most likey arent going to react the way you had hoped. If this happens, you better have a plan B for your DJ.

A do not play list should be discussed with your DJ. Most wedding DJ’s stay away from: corny novelty (discuss), rap, heavy metal, explicitlyrics, suggested lyrices ect… But go a little further and dig.. ask them questions about where they went to college, where did they like to go dancing,, oh, they aren’t dancers, ask them if they like to karaoke, go see bands,, ect.. This will way better tell us what they like music wise.

If submitting a Do not play list, only list about 5 or 6 of your most favorite. If the DJ has a do not play list of 10 songs or more, it does get more difficult as each song has to be run through the do not play list..

Interaction: should you or shouldn’t you………..we reccomend, but it can be done on a “if needed” basis

Trust your DJ/Mc,, utilizing their talent, your experience and taking requests from the guests, should make for an amazing night.

Selective Sound entertainment Cleveland Dj wedding service just completed a very successful weekend. With an amazing crew who worked with many cleveland brides. With over 12 successful weddings this past weekend, this cleveland wedding dj service is on its way to becoming the leader in the industry for quality and fun. Special thanks to the following vendors. Glidden house, Landerhaven, Windows on the River, Pine Ridge, The Patrician, The Ritz Carlton, St. Michaels Woodside, The Bertram inn, Embassy suites, Michaudes, Corey Anne Photography, Shima Limo, MIke Shuba, LCD photography, The Raddison In Eastlake.

Had a great wedding on Friday night with Beck and Brian Dombek! Being a Cleveland DJ for years, I have worked with many people, but this couple had something very special! They were truly made for eachother and it was a great wedding.
The wedding was at the Croation hall in Eastlake Ohio and was about 300 guests. PIctures to follow along with full review.

Last Friday night we did a wedding reception for an amazing couple, which had truly a very fun group of family and friends.

Reception Location: Borallys

Photographer: Best Image

Entertainment DJ/MC: Selective Sound Entertainment (DJ Christian)

The new Mr. and Mrs. Sonkoy with the best man on right

What a refreshing reception. Having the reception in the Villa at
Borallys is truly a treat when you have the 2 levels and only 150-160
guests. T Title he guests were able to all seat on the lower level, while they had the upper level for gathering and desserts.
We worked very closely with Gary and Faye beforehand to ensure every
detail and every request was listened to and carried out. They came up
with a truly fun mix of unique formality dance songs and a very WIDE
variety of requests from the guests.

Guest MC for the evening

It all started when the guests came in. We were playing a mix of all
Tropical upbeat music. Everything from Bob Marley, to Jimmy Buffet and
so forth. Real refreshing and different. Gary and Fay chose to have
the head table right below on the1st lower level across from the DJ
GREAT location and it really opened things up.  We seated the guests
and blew everyone away with an amazing grand introduction using very
high energy music like Battle without honor and into Battleflag for
the bride and grooms grand intro. We obviously got the clean version
for this.

old fashioned atomic dog

After the toasts and cake cutting were complete we went into dinner
playing an array of Italian and upbeat Mowtown. The guests were even
swaying and dancing in their seats. In addition we did the
names/kissing thing where they gave us all the names of the married
couples at the wedding and everytime someone rang the glasses, we
pulled out a name and when we mentioned it on the microphone, they had
to show the bride and groom how a married couple should kiss. IT was
truly A HIT! Great icebreaker that involves everyone.

Some fun with everyone

After the formal dances which were really a great treat because there
were some Van Morrison songs.  Opened the dancefloor with a slow song, not a spot left open after the 1st song and then the fun really began.
The array of
music we played all night was incredible. We did the Tarantella, we
played gitterbugs into Michael Jackson, Paperboy, Counting Crowes,
Friends in low places,, to even Bruce Springsteens, Glory days.

Congrats Gary and Faye

It was truly amazing as we did sing alongs, and had all the guests
dancing till past midnight. Songs from Pour some Sugar on me to Summer of 69. Even through in some Jump around and this was truly a treat.

First dance (song: These are the days-V.Morrison)

Father daughter dance (Song: something Beatles?

Mother son dance song: (let us know)

Bridal party dance (song: into the mystic, V.Morrison)

Introduction song for Bridal party: battle without honor

Introduction music for bride and groom: Battleflag (Low Fidelity All stars)

Special thanks to Raymond and Pam Chang from Best Image photography for use of these images. Phone: 216-381-6395  http://www.bestimage.org/