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Welcome to BostonDJ.com | 781-932-8700 | Today is
"Planning for a wedding can be an overwhelming experience. We are here to help you plan your day's entertainment to guarantee a 100% success and a great time for all."
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This page was created by Dan McCarthy for the benefit of couples who are in the process of planning the music for their reception. It should both educate and enlighten you as you read about the many options available to you as you put together a game plan for your most important day. It is my intention to give you my honest opinion on what works and what doesn't work and how to avoid musical mistakes that are often made by couples who simply make shall we say "less than perfect" choices at critical times when it comes to music.
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Cocktail Hour This is normally a time when you can play music that is "snappy". By that we mean music that has a bit of a beat to it. There are many different approaches you can take for your cocktail hour. STRAIGHT JAZZ: This is a great idea when having your wedding in a very elegant setting. This theme would be mostly instrumental for the first 20 minutes and then we would mix in some vocal hits for the remainder of the hour. RAT PACK THEME: Who better than Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to welcome your guests as the arrive at the function facility. Michael Buble`adds the modern flair to this theme.
LIGHT ALTERNATIVE MUSIC: A good mix of artists such as John Mayer, Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews. SUMMERTIME OR TROPICAL THEME: Perfect for the outdoor cocktail hour. A splash of Reggae and Jimmy Buffet as well as popular summertime tunes. EASY R&B: A great hour of R&B Artists like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder just to name a few. PLAY OUR CD: Fairly new in concept but so easy to do. The Bride and Groom burn a CD from their own Itunes Library and has us play it. We laugh when people wonder if we mind. Of course not, it reflects the personality of the couple. LEAVE IT UP TO YOUR DJ: We always receive many compliments on our selection of cocktail music. |
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Bridal Party Introductions Theory: If you have chosen to have your Bridal Party introduced to your guests, then keep in mind that this process can set the tone for the entire reception. Choose music that is upbeat and fun and not only will your Bridal Party walk in the room with a bounce in their step, but your audience should respond with an applause that is equal to the task. Here are the most popular methods: 1. Select one song for the Bridal Party and a separate song for the Bride and Groom. 2. Select one song for the Parents intros, a second song for the Bridal Party and a third song for the Bride and Groom. 3. Choose a separate song for each couple. Some popular song choices (just a few examples). Parents: Sing, Sing, Sing; Jump With My Baby; C'est La Vie; This Will Be; Ain't No Mountain High Enough Bridal Party: Are You Really Gonna Be My Girl; Walking On Sunshine; September; Shake A Tailfeather; Pump It (BEP); Monday Night Football Theme; Shipping Up To Boston; Rock & Roll Pt 2. Bride & Groom: Beautiful Day; Welcome To The Jungle; Elevation; Start The Commotion |
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Parents Dances Here are some popular songs we recommend for dances with parents and loved ones. FOR THE BRIDE AND HER FATHER
FOR THE GROOM AND HIS MOTHER
FOR EITHER COUPLE OR WHEN DANCING WITH LOVED ONES
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Dance Music While cocktail music can be fun and dinner music enjoyable, it is the dance music at a wedding that contributes the most to it’s overall success. At DM Productions, we have always used the dance floor as a type of “barometer” to judge how we are doing. Our goal has always been to have the dance floor be full from the time the dinner ends until the end of the reception. The difference between having a good dance floor and a great dance floor boils down to song selection, the timing of those songs , and the mood of the audience. So...now you want to know how you can achieve a “GREAT” dance floor ? Here’s a few simple tips: 1. Prepare a list of songs that you truly believe a good amount of your guests will enjoy dancing to. Very often, couples place requests on their list that are not considered strong dance songs. Remember that songs that are played on the radio are played with no regard for holding a dance floor. Ask your friends about a song you’re not sure of. Would you dance to it ? 2. Limit the number of dance requests. Keep in mind that for a 5 hour wedding reception, the most dance time you will have is 2 ½ to 3 hours. That’s about 45-50 songs. We recommend your list not exceed 30-35. This will allow your DJ 15-20 songs that he knows works to “glue” your requests together. Some of the best weddings we have done were for couples that gave us a short list and said “Do what you do best”. 4. Ask your DJ to critique your list. By getting an honest assessment of your request list, your DJ could point out any songs on your dance list that could potentially “bomb”. If you want a packed dance floor like we do, it’s important to recognize any potential songs that may clear the dance floor. The only time that normally ever happens to us is when we are playing something off a couple’s list that we wouldn’t ordinarily play.
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