Helpful Tips From DJ BrandanV
Music Tips to Help your Event
- Provide a "Must Play" List and a "DO NOT Play" list
- Choose songs for key moments (ie entrance, first dance, last song, parents dances, special moments)
- Tell you DJ your favorite genres and vibe you are looking for
- Do you want guests to be able to make requests?
- Do you have any family or culture traditions that you would want music to?
Timeline Tips
- Confirm with vendors start/end times also setup times
- Identify key moments(Toasts, Cake, Dances, Etc)
- Decide when you want open dance floor
- Let your DJ/EMCEE know who will be making speeches
- Do you have any surprises planned? Let the DJ know
Setup Tips
- Ask your vendors what power they might need
- Let your vendors know if indoor/outdoor | If outside what is the surface(concrete, grass, gravel)
- Make sure to give vendors enough time for setup(DJs usually need 2 hours for standard equipment)
- Does the venue have restrictions(sound level, no fog, load in/out locations)
- Find out how much space your vendor needs
Flow Tips
- Will DJ/EMCEE being doing announcements?
- Provide Event planner contact info to all vendors
- Do you want a formal or casual feel to the event
- For name announcements provide phonetic spelling
Final Tips
- Confirm event timeline with vendors |Especially DJ and Photographer/Videographer
- Who is a second contact for your vendors?
- Verify Address and setup times with venue and vendors
- 48 hours before list any last minute changes
- HAVE FUN!! It is your day to enjoy