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Tips for a Memorable Wedding First Dance

There are a million moments to remember on your first day; that special moment dancing with your new husband or wife is definitely one of them—or can be if you use these tips. Be “theme-y” We know the term makes many couples cringe at the mere thought; however, if you’re planning a wedding with a

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Wedding Music Checklist: What do I need?

Once you’ve finalized all the big details, it’s time to move on to planning the fun stuff: wedding music and entertainment. We’ve got a little bit of experience in that area (maybe a bit more…like 6,000+ weddings), so we put together a step-by-step checklist that can help you plan the perfect wedding music and entertainment

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Tips from the Pros: Planning the Ultimate Wedding Reception

We’ve been to a lot of wedding receptions (6,000+). Needless to say, we’ve been part of some fantastic wedding receptions over the years. Our experience is your gain; we’ve compiled a list of some wedding planning tips that you can use to plan a wonderful wedding reception. Be picky (and be careful!). There are (literally)

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Hiring a Wedding DJ? What to Look for in the Contract

In your rush to cross off boxes on your wedding checklist, it can be tempting to buzz through the paperwork without a second thought. Who wants to sift through all the fine print on the paperwork? Who has the time? A better question to ask might be: who doesn’t have the time when your wedding

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Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Your Wedding DJ

You’ve decided to hire a DJ for your wedding reception. Good choice! The next step is to sift through your options and choose the right DJ for your big day. As you sift through your options, make sure you avoid the pitfalls of hiring a sub-par DJ that doesn’t fit with your budget or your

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The BEST Wedding Songs for Your Theme

You don’t embark on planning the perfect wedding-themed event without going all out…with wedding décor, menu, even your wedding songs. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of songs to add to your wedding play list (a good DJ should ask for your input!) if you want to create the ultimate theme wedding atmosphere. (If you

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What information does my wedding DJ need?

You should be worried if your wedding DJ doesn’t ask for this basic wedding reception information. Do Not Play List Just as important as the songs you want played at your wedding reception (your ‘Must Play List’) is what you don’t want to hear. Craft a list of songs you absolutely can’t stand (we’ve listed

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Wedding Reception Games Your Guests’ll Want to Play

Want your wedding to be known as the “fun wedding reception” everyone remembers? Make your guests feel like they\’re part of your big day. Hire a good DJ and use these games to make the night memorable (and don’t forget to get your DJ in on the fun!). I Spy Years ago, couples used disposable cameras

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