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...
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 with music covering each of...
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...
After engaging the services of a wedding DJ for your special day, a key task in the planning process is picking a wedding reception playlist. Assuming a four hour reception party and 15 songs per hour, you could have a wedding reception playlist of up to 60 songs. How many...
With a wedding, a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, consider adding creative touches to make your celebration unforgettable. Below are listed seven ideas...
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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...
I showed up to this wedding like every other wedding – one hour early with plenty of time to prepare and make sure all gear is operating, check with the event coordinator, get dressed and align the wedding party for the introductions while squeezing in a warm congratulations to the...
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...
It is very common for The Bride and Groom to have contrasting tastes in music. In our daily life, this creates diversity and you know what they say about diversity and the spice of life. BUT when it comes to your wedding day, this contrast is not the spice you...
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?
The Bridal Party Introduction There are no hard and fast rules to follow when choosing a song for the bridal...
I had the opportunity to replace an unreliable DJ for a young couple’s wedding last September. They had booked their DJ almost a year in advance including paying his deposit. With five weeks to go before the big day, he had not sent a copy of his insurance certificate that...
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...
The First Dance Here are some great songs for the bride and groom. The “first dance” is likely the most...
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 really the first beautiful weather day of the season. All week we were dealing with rain and more rain and Saturday I woke up to blue skies and sunshine! It...
One of the biggest complaints I hear from people about Wedding DJs is, “He was just over the top and...
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 first dance ideas: Dance like nobody’s watching. After all, the first dance is all about the husband and wife. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with making sure it is...
If you’re like most couples planning a wedding, you want wedding reception entertainment that pleases you and your guests alike....
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 reception music is open to the atmosphere you want to create. The cocktail hour, when the guests arrive, has gentle...
Wedding Band Negotiating 101 Unless you happen to make your living as a talent agent, your wedding band or DJ...
As a newly married couple, you are announced into the reception to a round of huge applause. Then, the DJ announces your first dance together as husband and wife. This first dance is a magical moment, even without special effects. However, for a truly unique and surreal first dance, consider...
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...
The music you choose for your wedding day makes the soundtrack of all your wedding memories. From poignant to joyous, music creates the atmosphere for you and your guests. Take the time to plan the wedding and reception music according to the melody you want. Begin planning your wedding and...
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...
Looking for that first dance wedding song sure to make everyone in attendance sniffle? Spotify analyzed some 30,000 wedding playlists to predict which songs couples pick for their first dance as hubby and wife. Check out what made the cut and get inspired! 10) ‘Make You Feel My Love,’ Adele...
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...
As much as things have changed in the last twenty-five years, it is still not always easy to plan a wedding with more than one cultural heritage to consider. Of course, there are the family issues that may come into play. But the good news is that the music can meet the needs of both cultures without losing the traditional songs and genres.
John Legend serenaded his beautiful wife Chrissy Teigen when the couple married at Lake Como last September. Not only did the R&B crooner...
A very long time ago, a video had gone viral despite the fact that social networks and social media weren’t...