You've made the walk down the aisle, proclaimed your love, and exchanged glistening gold wedding bands. Congratulations, you are now husband and wife. Now it's time to kick back, unwind, forget all the stress and celebrate the day at your reception. After that, it's off to be greeted by family and friends who have come together for your wedding day. And for the next few hours it will be their job to lead the festivities, play the music that is important to you and your guests, and keep the reception running smoothly.
Music is in fact the most important and memorable part of a reception.
Reception guests seldom remember the meal or even the cake, but they almost always remember the music, especially if the DJ did a great job. The main reason wedding couples choose a DJ is that the selection of music a DJ can play spans across all ages and tastes. But aside from the music, your DJ will also act as your master of ceremonies to help maintain the proper flow during the reception. Your DJ will coordinate with your photographer to get all the right pictures for your wedding album. So while you may be thinking of hiring a DJ just for the music, remember to consult with him or her a few weeks before the wedding to discuss the desired order of events, such as the cutting of the wedding cake, the toast, and the bouquet and garter toss.