Besides your videographer, the DJ you hire is one of the most important vendors. What type of DJ do you want for your reception? Would you like your DJ to start the party, or just play background music? Your answers to these questions will help shape the “personality” of your wedding day.
I like a nice cross between the “party-starter” DJ and the “background music” DJ. The DJ at the wedding I filmed last night was just that. He had great microphone presence, wasn’t chatty with the guests, and had some great party-starting ideas.
He did something I’ve never seen before whereby he separated the men and the women onto two sides. Along with the aid of a lyrics cheat sheet, the two sides sang ‘Summer Nights’ to each other. The video I shot of this was high-energy and hilarious!
Hire a great DJ, have a great reception.