Tell one quick story and congratulate the two of you. Toasts and speeches are meant to be short and sweet. If your best man drones on for 15 minutes or the inappropriate jokes and stories come out – it’s just uncomfortable for everyone there. Most wedding guests DREAD when it’s toast time. Think upbeat and we always recommend a different song be used from the bridal party to the two of you. Don’t forget to pick just the right song for your and your bridal party introduction. What is right for you? Have divorced parents? Who will be walking with them? Are they OK to be near each other? Family dynamics come into play at weddings – we’ll work with you to set you and your family at ease. We’ve had couples that wanted to do more of a New Orleans style grand march (no announcement of all the bridal party names – just them coming in as a group) or a more personalized “Love Story” style introduction where we tell the love story of your life together.

A third song will be needed for when the two of you exit after your kiss and our cue for the end of your ceremony happens.Īre you the type of couple that wants a high-energy introduction of both your family and bridal party or are you more reserved and want a simple acknowledgment of just the two of you as you come out to do your first dance? Your DJ/MC will work with you to help create the perfect moment for your introductions into your reception. Is your ceremony in the round, having all your guests standing or will you opt for a more traditional straight arrangement of chairs? You will typically want background music as guests gather, a song for your bridal party entrance, and one for when you walk down the aisle. Many outdoor ceremony sites do not have electricity installed nearby, so our ceremony system is battery-powered. If you have readers, we recommend having a 3rd microphone on a stand for them. Your officiate should have their own mic and we will typically use a second clip-on microphone to hear the two of you. We recommend having multiple wireless microphones so that everyone can hear the two of you exchange vows. Having a wedding ceremony at the same site as your reception? If you are having more than 50 guests, you will really need a sound system dedicated to your ceremony use.

Wedding reception check off list