Wedding Grand Exits: Pros & Cons
Will your wedding include a grand exit or big send-off by family and friends with flash bulbs, sparklers or fancy cars? Read on to learn about different options for wedding grand exits, and then use the pros and cons to make your decision about how your wedding should end. What is a Wedding Grand Exit? A wedding grand exit can range from a simple coordinated farewell, or a full blown send off at the very end of the Reception. It’s usually the last line item in the Time Line. The main...
Read MoreWish Lanterns Banned in San Diego
Couples looking for that unique, memorable moment to end their wedding now have one less item to choose from: Wish Lanterns (aka Sky Lanterns, Sky Candles, Flying Lanterns.) They are officially banned in San Diego, and have been apparently since late 2011. Because we DJs are usually involved with the ending of the night, whether it being the last dance set, last song or something unique, we’re often asked for recommendations or ideas. Sparklers have been popular too, though many venues...
Read MoreFirst Dance Before or After Dinner?
Many brides and grooms wonder if they should do their First Dance before or after dinner at their wedding reception. This will lay out the pros and cons of either option. Either way works, but you’ll want to asses which fits best into the overall flow of your wedding. First Dance Before Dinner Doing the First Dance before dinner has a nice flow to it especially if you are doing traditional bridal party introductions. Aside from the ceremony, this is the one time you ‘should’...
Read MoreAre Your Electrical Cables Exposed
I was setting up for a wedding at a local venue here in San Diego that has multiple rooms and there was another wedding in a nearby room. Like most curious professionals, I went in to scope things out. It was a simple reminder of how sometimes the littlest of things may be overlooked . . . but unfortunately, not un-noticed . . . Where do your Extension Cables and Cords go? The “DJ Table” against the wall was littered with exposed cables, a power strip, a table linen/skirt that...
Read MoreHow Many Uplights Should I Get for my Wedding or Event?
You’re planning a beautiful wedding reception or an eye-pleasing event and hear nothing but good things about “Uplighting”. It is the best “bang for your buck” in regards to custom event decor and event lighting. An “uplight” is a single fixture that sits on the ground and shines “up” something. Simple enough? But how many uplights should you plan on getting for your event? Typical Number of Uplights in a Room After supplying over 200...
Read MoreOpen Dance after Bride & Groom’s First Dance Before Dinner? Check Your Flow
I just finished a consultation with a Bride & Groom for their wedding and we discussed doing an “Open Dance” of one song with all of the guests immediately following their first dance, which is happening before dinner. (As opposed to having the first Open Dance after dinner to start off the dancing portion of the night. ) Having everyone come out to the dancefloor before dinner is a nice way to change things up a bit, get everyone out of their seats and do something unique....
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