Do you need a DJ for just your reception or your ceremony and reception? A typical reception is about 6 hours but if you need a DJ for your ceremony then an average amount of time is about 8 hours.
For a typical reception the DJ should provide the following services:
1. Background music during cocktail hour(s)
2. Introductions
3. Background music for the greeting line (if any)
4. Provide a microphone for the blessing (if any)
5. Excuses guests to buffet or asks them to take their seats if a plated meal
6. Background music for dinner
7. Slide show (if you have one)
8. Direct toasts/speeches
9. Cake Cutting
10. Bride/Groom first dance
11. Father/Daughter Dance
12. Mother/Son dance
13. Wedding party dance (if any)
14. Open dancing for all guests for about 30 minutes
15. Money Dance (if needed)
16. Anniversary dance (if wanted)
17. Bouquet/Garter Toss
18. More dancing for everyone
19. Last dance
20. Send-off (if planned)
Additional services if a ceremony is included:
1. Prelude music 30 minutes before ceremony as guests arrive
2. Processional song for the wedding party
3. Processional song for the bride
4. Recessional music for bride, groom and wedding party after being introduced as husband and wife.
As you can see there are may things to consider. Wedding ceremonies usually only require one hour for everything from the prelude music all the way to the recessional song at the end. Receptions typically require 3 hours of background music for cocktails and dinner and then 4 hours of dancing and everything in between.
Add Comment