The Truth about iPod Weddings and DIY or Family Friend Wedding DJs
Considering asking a friend or family member to provide music at your wedding? Has a friend or family member offered to DJ your wedding for little or no cost as their gift to you?
Are you concerned that no DJ can provide the music you truly want at your wedding and are you thinking of renting equipment, using your computer or iPod, and becoming your own Do It Yourself DJ on your wedding day?
If your friend or family member is truly a professional wedding DJ, you will most likely have a fantastic wedding with them. Asking a few simple questions (found on numerous “How to Hire a DJ” websites) will help you to determine whether or not this is the case.
However, if he or she is simply someone who “has a lot of music” on their computer with little or no experience as a professional wedding vendor, you could be headed for a real problem on your wedding day. Trying to direct the people and events and attempting to coordinate the music on your wedding day can be a very challenging task for someone who is not a trained, professional DJ.
Certainly, wanting to avoid typical wedding music and looking to have a “non-cheesy wedding DJ” experience is very important, but it doesn’t mean that you have to try to Do It Yourself or ask a friend. In fact, you could end up having an even worse experience on your wedding day by trying to take on too much yourself.
Many couples are looking for less talk or motivation from their DJ. These are concerns that can be easily addressed with any professional wedding DJ. However, there are times when you do need a professional DJ to act as your MC at your wedding. Who will make introductions? Who will announce events? How will your guests know that you are transitioning from dinner to dancing? Who will coordinate with your other vendors?
(Like any piece of equipment, it is not the iPod or sound system itself that makes the difference–it’s the person operating it. Like many professional DJs, I, DJ Bri Swatek of Spinning with Style do personally own an iPod. In fact, I have even used it professionally on occasion. For example: what a great way to provide background cocktail music neatly and cleanly at an outdoor venue! A powered speaker and an iPod can replace a lot of unnecessary gear at cocktail hour.)
Asking a friend or family member to help you with a Do It Yourself / iPod Wedding could end up costing you much more than the little bit of money you might be saving–there’s no reason to ruin your big day over concerns about the playlist or customizing the music to fit your style as a couple. In fact, any truly professional wedding DJ will agree that your Must Play and Do Not Play Lists should reflect your personal style and the type of wedding you want your guests to enjoy. A truly professional DJ will make these lists of songs an essential part of your unique wedding day, using professional MCing to keep a careful balance between the food, the photos, the dancing, the special moments, and everything in between!
To learn more about how to find a truly professional wedding DJ who will direct your event and create moments to remember–set to all of the music that you love best–please read this article before you begin your search:
How to Hire a DJ for Your Unique Hudson Valley Wedding
http://djbriswatek.wordpress.com/how-to-hire-a-dj-for-your-unique-hudson-valley-wedding/
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding,
Bri
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DJ Bri Swatek, Spinning with Style
Your Professional Disc Jockey and MC Service
in the Hudson Valley of New York
Email: briswatek@aol.com
Phone: 845.235.0080
Online: www.djbriswatek.com
