What a great party!
I was recently asked to host the wedding reception for a lovely couple called David and Christine who live in Oldham Manchester. Christine loves Abba and karaoke 70's 80's music and some chart music , they did not want a formal wedding with endless speeches and lots of pomp and ceremony but a really good fun time with family and friends in a local venue.
They Choose Vibes in Bardsley Oldham Manchester, this is a trendy bar in the town with very helpful and efficient members of staff.
It was a perfect venue for the happy couple as they live not too far away and so do all their friends. this allowed people to "pop in " to the reception as this was not a formal type of wedding but a celebration of their love for all their friends and family to enjoy.
The music selection was just up the crowds street they loved the 70's and 80's songs and especially the Abba songs that the bride loved her self. This meant that the small but large enough dance area had dancers all evening. with one or two showing off their moves as can be seen in this little clip
Christine loves singing on karaoke.
When on a night out she often sings so why on her special day not do the thing she enjoys so much?
I know some DJs try to force a type of style or force etiquette upon Couples which can sometimes make them feel as if its not their wedding but that they are just going through the motions of what others expect.
I try to give the best show for the individual couple themselves and tailor my show and style to their individual needs not force my own opinions of how it should be done.
I have many years experience in hosting weddings and other events but the only people i listen to on how they want it done are the people hiring me, I can advise on what works and i can suggest ways of doing things that may be new to you , but ultimately I am hired to host the party the way you would like it and that includes music selection.
I can suggest what i think will work music selection wise but you know your family and friends better than I do which is why i always do consultations with couples on music selection rather than just leaving it to chance or risking not having the songs you like not being available on the day of your event.
With Christine and David I visited them at their home twice before having all the details and information i required to host this great event. Its pre planning that takes stress and worry away and helps parties like this go so well.
I can be a formal DJ and a down to earth fun party DJ in equal measure and this wedding party was fun indeed with many truly talented singers.
I received lots of thank you's and hand shakes and comments like "cracking job" which is very nice to hear and I have taken a few bookings on the strength of this party.
They wanted the reception their way and that's what I delivered and I must say I enjoyed this one immensely.
I wish Christine and David a very happy life together and if their wedding reception is anything to go by it will be just perfect.
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