Naples DJ: Ben and Alyssa 1.4.14

TIPS FOR A GREAT RECEPTION:

1.) Have the bar in the same room as the reception. People tend to naturally gravitate to the bar, so keeping it in the room will keep them near the fun.

2.) DJ by the dance floor! Your DJ & the sound system needs to be at the edge of the dance floor. Do not make the mistake of having the DJ place the loud speakers a distance away from the dance floor. Playing music over & thru the guest tables can make for an uncomfortable experience.

3.) When arranging the seating chart, it's important to have your relatives seated close by. It's a great suggestion to not have Grandma and Grandpa sit in front of where the speakers may be placed.

4.) You are the party. When you dance, the dance floor will be full. Realize that if you spend your time visiting or outside, your guests will be wherever you are at. So dance all night!

5.) Arrange with the catering manager to have some hors d'oeuvres and your favorite drinks ready for you and the bridal party immediately after photos. You'll be glad you did.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Ben and Alyssa 1.4.14

Ben and Alyssa held their wedding ceremony at 8th Avenue South in Naples, FL. It was a destination wedding with the cocktail hour and reception at the Hilton Naples, all planned with the wedding coordinator their, Ashley.

Naples DJ provided the power for a stand alone microphone for a reading to be done at the ceremony, and a lavalier microphone for the Officiant Russ Wynn. No music was provided by us since the couple chose a quartet for the ceremony music.

During the ceremony it was drizzling a bit, so Ashley provided the bridal attendants and all guests with umbrellas! Alyssa was determined to have her beach wedding ceremony!

Here are their wedding reception details for music:
Introduction of wedding party to "Marry You" by Bruno Mars.
First Dance to "God Gave Me You" by Dave Barnes.
Father / Daughter Dance to : "I Loved Her First" by Heartland.
Mother / Son Dance to: "The Perfect Fan" by Backstreet Boys.

The reception was approximately 36 adults and 8 children present and they all were such a fun group of people and had a great time dancing!