Do you think of a wedding DJ as
someone who just turns up at 7, plays music and maybe announces the buffet? Is that really all you expect? Is that what you want for the DJ on your big
day? At Silverball Leisure I do more –
much more!
Before the Day
Whenever possible I will meet you
face to face – if not we’ll talk by phone/skype or (at worst) very detailed
emails! This meeting is to discuss your
music choices, the timetable for your day and allows me to get to know you a
bit better and understand how your special day will go. I will then make sure that all your special
music is available to me, and listen to your first dance several times so I know
when best to make announcements etc
In The Morning
Up early, load the van with
everything I will need and might need for the whole day. The equipment is mostly in roadtrunks for
ease of transport and for safe keeping.
I’m already dressed in logo’d rigging clothes with my suit safely in its
own carrier! Appearance is important,
even when travelling and setting up.
At the Venue
Subject to the venue I will
always arrive way ahead of time to load in the equipment and set it all
up. Especially for a wedding it is
important that the set up is neat and elegant as it will be on show all day and
will form the backdrop to some of your most important photos. It can take anything up to three hours to
rig, the more time I have, the more precise I can be! I will finish off by taking a photograph as
that is the best way to check there is nothing messy about the set up. Being in so early also allows me to discuss
the timings with the venue and familiarise myself with the room. The equipment will be set, everything tidied
away and I will be in my suit before you arrive in the room so that neither you
or your guests are faced with the mess of setting up
During the Wedding Breakfast
Background music on (there is never any need to “DJ” this part, and
therefore never any need to pay for it!) and I am available should you need me –
announcing you into the room, introducing the speeches – I have a lot of
experience in this! If you have your own
MC I will supply a radio mic for both announcements and the speeches
Evening Time
I always feel cake cutting is
best done once the evening guests arrive, and just before the first dance. Both of these are important events and should
be properly managed. I will liaise with everyone over timings, assemble the
guests, introduce and also build the excitement! Too many times I see cake cutting done
practically in silence! Cakes deserve a
countdown and a cheer – and you can use my sword if you so choose!
The First Dance is a very important part of
the day – and the last formal thing you have to do. Again, properly managed, built up with
appropriate invitations (usually staged) for people to join you – parents, best
man/bridesmaids etc. It shouldn’t just
stop at the first announcement. Let’s
make it a big deal and celebrate your marriage!
Party!
Now you can kick back and
enjoy! Based on your playlist, guest
requests and of course reading the crowd we will have a fun night. The last hour I now call “Bride Hour” when I
can really focus on your favourite tunes until the big finish.
No wedding should fizzle out, and
all your guests will want to say goodbye to you, so its everyone on to the dance
floor, lots of singalongs, arms in the air and a fitting end to your big day.
A good DJ can make such a difference to your
special day.
A great DJ will help your day go smoothly
An excellent DJ will go beyond your
expectations and make your day fabulous
Book an excellent DJ, book a DJ who cares
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