

Sometimes also the speech can be squeezed in between the Entree and the Main Meal. Sometimes for the same reason, people may also then go straight into the Also known as the First Dance, this is a traditional event at a wedding where the Bride & Groom have their first dance together as husband and wife. Therefore right after the introductions they may go straight into the A traditional event at a wedding where the bride and groom cut the cake together and photos are taken by the photographer and guests. For example, sometimes people may have booked their photographer and/ or videographer only until 1 hour into the reception. Now this is a standard wedding format, of course they can vary a little but this is how 90% of them are.

Typical Time Scheduleįor a typical wedding starting at 7:00PM here is the most common format:ģ:00PM | Wedding Ceremony (This will be at another location from the Wedding Reception)ģ:30PM | Wedding Ceremony Finishes (After the ceremony will be the signing of the register)ģ:45PM | Bride & Groom move to new location for photos with the photographeħ:00PM | Pre Dinner Drinks ( This is sometimes in the foyer of the building or can also be in the same room as the DJ)ħ:30PM | Guests Seated (MC will announce the guests to take their seats)ħ:40PM | Introduction of the Bridal Party (MC will introduce the bridal party into the room – DJ to play “Introduction Song”)ĩ:30PM | Cutting of the Cake (MC to announce the Cake – Welcomes guests to take photos – DJ to play “Cake Song”)ĩ:40PM | First Dance / Bridal Waltz (DJ to play “First Dance Song / Bridal Waltz”)ĩ:45PM | Dance Bracket Begins (If a family orientated crowd, recommended for DJ to start with older music)ġ0:00PM | Dessert is Served (MC may or may not announce desert, it is recommended for people to have the choice to keep dancing)ġ1:00PM | Throwing of the Boquet / The Garter Toss (MC announces Boquet and Garter Toss)ġ1:40PM | Farewell Circle (MC announces the Farewell Circle – Guests asked to make a circle on the dance floor and say goodbye to Bride & Groom)ġ2:00AM | Music Finishes (DJ may play one more song as the Bride & Groom leave the room) Possible Variations Let’s quickly look a the run sheet of a standard sit down wedding reception as a cocktail wedding will be very similar except without the meals. If it is a cocktail wedding then it will be much more casual and similar to that of an engagement or birthday celebration.

Weddings will usually have two main formats, that is they are either a cocktail wedding or a sit down wedding with a three course meal. If they do require a speaker system or DJ for the ceremony, then it is ideal to bring one active speaker and control the music with an iphone or directly from your laptop.
PRACTICE SONG TRANSITIONS DJ PORTABLE
I will recommend wedding couples to arrange a portable speaker system to play some soft music as people find their seats, and perhaps as they walk down the isle, and afterwards during the signing of the register. The ceremony will normally be held during the day a few hours before the wedding reception and getting a DJ in just for this part can be costly for the customer and not necessary as not much volume is required. The CeremonyĪ majority of weddings will not need a DJ for the ceremony.
PRACTICE SONG TRANSITIONS DJ HOW TO
I have DJ’d for literally hundreds of weddings and in this guide will give you a full run down on exactly how to DJ a wedding. If you want to know how to DJ a wedding then this is the only guide you will ever need.
