A wedding toast at the reception is one of things that are common in most weddings. It is a tradition...
Recently I met with a couple planning their wedding last minute. They were nice young professionals throwing their Church wedding...
Top 10 Wedding Bouquet Toss Songs The bouquet toss is such a fun part of the wedding experience. It is a fun tradition and it is such a great way to have single women get up and fight for the garter or bouquet. Getting all the single ladies at a...
Need a few fresh ideas for your wedding playlist? Check out some of the hottest wedding songs of 2014...
The first dance is reserved for the bride and groom, and this music is “their” song (first dance wedding song)....
2014 Wedding Entertainment Trends By Marc Sense, Integral DJs In any industry, innovation and evolution are key. As a wedding DJ, it’s simply a matter of keeping in touch with couples’ needs and pro-actively seeking out ways to improve their experience. Both skill development and new product implementation play an...
Need a little help when it comes to the music for your wedding? There’s plenty of fabulous, upbeat songs to...
Need a little help when it comes to choosing the music for your wedding? Get those no-no’s out of the...
Last updated: October 10, 2020 Once the ceremony and cocktail hour are over, it’s time to really get the party started. Make it memorable and fun with a dramatic grand entrance to the reception! Your emcee for the night will be announcing the family, the bridal party, and the newlyweds...
Before you sit down and begin to jot down ideas, you may want to seek out sources of encouragement. Music...
In years past, mobile disc jockeys were a rare breed. In the days prior to CDs, DJs were required to...
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·4 min readLet’s face it, no matter how awesome your wedding day, most brides have some regrets, some things they would have done a little differently. We asked our readers what they would have changed and they came up with this list of the Top 10 Wedding Day Mistakes to avoid. Hopefully...
I showed up to this wedding like every other wedding – one hour early with plenty of time to prepare...
Hollywood’s biggest stars will gather at the Dolby Theatre this Sunday for the 86th annual Academy Awards. While it’s fun to...
At GigMasters we recently conducted a survey of brides, grooms and wedding professionals. We asked them which songs they were choosing for things like the First Dance, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Dance, etc. The results compile our list of the best wedding songs of 2011. The survey results may surprise you,...
It is very common for The Bride and Groom to have contrasting tastes in music. In our daily life, this...
You enter the room to cheers and glasses tapping and you see some guy standing behind the DJ equipment wearing a t-shirt and jeans that you have never met before pronouncing your name incorrectly. Who is this guy and what is he doing at our wedding? Where is the DJ we booked?
Last updated October 15, 2020 Are you combing through early 2000’s tunes making sure that your bridal party has the best beat to enter the dance floor on? Maybe you’re more of a classicist and want a throwback that ignites the entire guest list upon your bridesmaids’ arrival. Wait, there’s...
For those looking to pack their playlist full of songs that reflect their feelings and faith, this is a beautiful...
I had the opportunity to replace an unreliable DJ for a young couple’s wedding last September. They had booked their...
For those with a foundation rooted in Christian faith, we feel it’s safe to make the assumption that your wedding day will also be accompanied by those same beliefs. There are so many ways to pay homage to your spirituality and that includes the music. Here are 40 must-have Christian...
The wedding ceremony music tends to be softer, usually classical wedding music or ballads. There should be about five songs...
Country Wedding Music Favorites Country music is rich with love songs filled with pledges of undying love and devotion, perfect...
Most brides tend to shy away from conversations when a DJ talks to them about gear. They maybe even tune out the conversation altogether thinking they have a certain gene omitted from their DNA when it comes to this kind of stuff. I want to tell you there is no such gene and you probably know everything
How much wedding music is the right amount to choose in advance? This is a great conversation to have with your DJ or bandleader.
What’s essential when creating a contract for your wedding band or DJ? Finding the right entertainment for your reception is...
On your big day you will naturally want everything to be perfect. Many couples decide on live music to entertain their guests but are often left disappointed. With so many live bands out there the quality of live musicians varies greatly so how can you make sure you find really...
Let’s admit it – many of us dance more like David Hasselhoff than Fred Astaire. When it comes to that...
This past Saturday I was DJ and MC for a wonderful young couple who planned an amazing outdoor wedding on...
One of the biggest complaints I hear from people about Wedding DJs is, “He was just over the top and ruined everything. We just couldn’t get him to shut up!” I have been a wedding guest where I too have experienced that annoying DJ who thinks he’s on the radio...
Choreographed first dances and aisle marches You may remember a few years ago when the Jill and Kevin’s Wedding Entrance...
You wedding first dance is important. You want your bride and groom first dance to be memorable and special. Here are some...
If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you want wedding reception entertainment that pleases you and your guests alike. But, you’re probably not sure about how hire the best wedding DJ, right? If this sounds like you, read our list of hiring and interviewing suggestions from a professional wedding...
Planning a wedding, while exciting, can also be extremely stressful and overwhelming. There are so many things to consider, ranging...
Often couples have no idea what songs or music lend themselves best to each tradition. They often look to the wedding DJ to get the benefit of their experience and expertise without pushing them to do what the professional thinks is best. After all, it's YOUR wedding!
Wedding Band Negotiating 101 Unless you happen to make your living as a talent agent, your wedding band or DJ is probably the first entertainer you have ever hired. The good news is that by the time you finally say “I do” you will have dealt with so many different...
As a newly married couple, you are announced into the reception to a round of huge applause. Then, the DJ...
For the most part, attending a wedding is going through the same routine you’ve gone through at just about every...
Music is one of the most important details of the big day, and believe it or not, something that needs to be thought of well in advance because good DJs and live bands book up fast. For some couples, deciding between a live band and a DJ is a no-brainer...
The music you choose for your wedding day makes the soundtrack of all your wedding memories. From poignant to joyous,...
Weddings are a lot of work and sometimes we can get caught up in the details, stress and day to...
Before we dust off our dancing shoes to break it down at wedding receptions in 2o16, let’s take a look back on the wedding tunes that had us tapping our toes and clapping our hands in 2015. According to Spotify, which examined more than 400,000 wedding-themed playlists from around the world, the top five...
Looking for that first dance wedding song sure to make everyone in attendance sniffle? Spotify analyzed some 30,000 wedding playlists...
In recent years, there has been a trend towards “iPod weddings.” In other words, couples program their music to an...
Best Wedding Apps We locked ourselves inside, downloaded lots of apps, tested online tools and finally came up with the definitive list of the Top 10 Wedding Apps. That’s right, we’ve found the most awesome wedding apps, the ones that convert “swiping time” into productive “wedding stuff getting done” time. We found tools...
Pay homage to some of the greats by incorporating any of these hip-hop classics into your wedding day playlist. These...
A bit of offbeat, quirky, singer/songwriter tunes only helps to personalize your event. Ironically, it’s also the most trendy of...
Soul and funk are umbrella terms for a lot of our favorite tunes – especially in the oldies category. These are the songs that move us, whether on the dance floor or intrinsically. Check out this list of the Best Soul & Funk Wedding Music and make sure you sprinkle...
There is truly noting like having the right R&B song playing at the right moment on the dance floor. The...
To make a really killer wedding playlist, you need a sprinkling of every genre. Leaving out Rock & Roll on...