W.I.S.E DJ HELPFUL TIP LIST

  • As soon as you have booked your reception site contact DJ or entertainment to avoid short notice fees.
  • Meet with the DJ in advance and go through party details.
  • Look for personality; after all, the person will be interacting with your family & friends.
  • Ask about how many satisfied customers: videos, letter, and referrals.
  • Be clear on the duties and overtime cost. Have an agreement in writing.
  • Make sure DJ and MC dress properly, attire should be formal unless otherwise requested.
  • Inquire about equipment capabilities and sound quality to entertain the crowd.
  • Select the music to be played that will set a happy mood and provide entertainment for both you and your guest to enjoy.
  • Music to accommodate all ethnic groups the right style and tempo of music to fit your party.
  • Make sure entertainment is set up next to dance floor. Designate an area so that any technical requirements do not interfere with guests. ex: wires, speakers, etc.
  • Check with the Division of Consumer Affairs. They can tell you about the numbers of complaints if any, and how those complaints were resolved.
  • Will facility be able to accomodate last minute guests?
  • Make sure DJ is set up next to dance floor but away from guest tables.
  • Designate an area for DJ so that any technical requirements or set up that entertainment must provide so wires can be run properly.



W.I.S.E DJ WEDDING SUGGESTION SHEET
Announcing Wedding Party Songs
  • Mr. Magic (Grover Washington Jr.)
  • Setembro-Brazilian Wedding Song (Quincy Jones)
  • Processional - Trumpet Voluntary - Clark

First Dance Songs
  • When We Get Married (Intruders or Larry Graham)
  • You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (Teddy Pendergrass)
  • All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo)
  • For You (Kenny Lattimore)
  • Happily Ever After (Case)
  • Spend My Life With You (Eric Benet)
  • Give Me Forever (I Do) (John Tesh and James Ingram)
  • Our Love (Natalie Cole)
  • From This Moment On (Shania Twain and Bryant White)
  • You (Jesse Powell)
  • Here and Now (Luther Vandross)
  • Don't Change (Musiq)
  • Love of My Life (Brian McKnight)
  • You Are My Ministry (T.D. Jake/Shirley Murdock)

Bride & Father or Other Relative Dance
  • Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
  • You're a Big Girl Now (Stylistics)
  • I'm So Proud of You (Curtis Mayfield or Main Ingredient)
  • Hero (Mariah Carey)
  • Father's Love (Bob Carlisle)
  • One In A Million (Larry Graham)
  • Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)

Groom & Mother or Other Relative Dance
  • Mama (Boyz II Men)
  • If I Could (Regina Bell)
  • Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)

Invocation - Blessing Before Dinner
  • Blessing by Religious Speaker

Toast By One or More Person
  • Best Man
  • Maid of Honor
  • Family
  • Friend

Dinner Music
  • Jazz
  • Dance
  • Soft Music

Cutting of the Cake
  • Wedding Song Played

Flower Toss Songs
  • Where My Girls At (702)
  • Ladies Night (Kool & The Gang or Rap Remix)

Garter Removal
  • Anxious (Ginuwine)
  • Let's Get It On (Marvin Gaye)

Garter Toss
  • I Don't Want To Be A Player No More (Big Pun)
  • Let's Get Ready To Rumble (Vocal Effects)
  • Garter Put On

Entertain Audience
  • Make a list of Party Games
For additional suggestions or help, contact us at (732) 748-0494.
 
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