How do you know you have made the right music choices? A story with a moral:
A couple had me as their DJ / Emcee recently. The wedding was beautiful, and the bride actually called days later to say what a wonderful job I had done. In planning her wedding music, she chose a song for the entrance of the bride and groom that was upbeat, exciting and catchy. Then, on the day of the wedding, she called my office early in the morning and asked if she could change that song to a different song she was excited about. She did NOT ask my opinion. She simply asked me to make the change.
I knew she was making a mistake, but I was caught in an ethical dilemma. Because I have emceed celebrations for many years, I have come to know what makes a great entrance and what makes for a ho hum snooze. If I told her she was making a mistake, her enthusiasm – on her wedding day! – would have been doused with cold water… thanks to me. If I did not tell her she was making a mistake, I would allow her – I would “enable” her – to have a hand in lowering the tone of the excitement for her grand entrance. I made the change, and the grand entrance was significantly compromised.
It was still a great wedding; however…the grand entrance is where you set the tone for your entire celebration. If you want fun and excitement on your wedding day, the grand entrance is where you lay the foundation for it and create the mood.
Here is the moral, and the point of the story:
If you have a good DJ, who is a true professional, ask him / her if there is anything you could change to make things better or more exciting. I am not advocating making the wedding all about the DJ, or turning it into a “cookie cutter” wedding (just like all the rest of the weddings). You can be creative and have a unique wedding. I am simply saying to bounce your ideas off someone who has a cultured opinion; ask the opinion of your professional.
Many people do not fully appreciate the art and skill of a great DJ. Your DJ has the power to make or break your wedding day success as much as, or more than, any other component of your celebration.
If you have a question, call or email me anytime.
Curtis Knight
Curtis Knight Entertainment
http://www.curtisknight.com
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