The bouquet toss! When should this happen? Wedding tips!

Brides will frequently ask me this question: when is the best time to have the bouquet toss?

The answer to this question is simple. You should have the bouquet toss somewhere in between 30 to 45 minutes after dancing has been opened up for everyone. This means the toast has already happened, the cutting of the cake is done, the first dance has been completed, the father daughter dance is over, the mother son dance is done…and then 30 to 45 minutes later. You don’t want to wait too long because you want to make sure all your single friends have a chance to catch the bouquet! Use my tips to help yourself have a great wedding!

Who will be next?

 

 

Tachi Palace – Lemoore – The Palace – Adam’s Wedding – Great Time

The Tachi Palace in Lemoore is a beautiful venue. It has gorgeous ballrooms for your wedding and reception. The decor is elegant, and the food is fabulous! The Adams had their wedding and reception with Music Express wedding djs. Everyone had a great time dancing! The wedding was flawless, and the bride and groom were very happy! They were a very nice couple to work with on their wedding.

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Fun reception songs! Bride and groom entrance songs!

What song should we have ourselves introduced to at our reception? Almost every bride and groom will ask this question. You song that you pick should say something about you and your fiance. Your song should also say that you are ready to have fun!

Here is a sample of some popular songs you might choose:

• I gotta feeling – Black Eyed Peas
  
• Celebration – Kool and the Gang
  
• Beautiful Day – U2
  
• Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
  
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
  

I have fifteen more fun bride and groom entrance songs here!

 

Introducing your parents – wedding reception tips

When is the most appropriate time to introduce the bride and groom’s parents? In my opinion, the best time to do this is in the middle of dinner long before the toast. This gives your parents the attention they deserve before everyone gets involved in all the other events that will take place during the reception. The announcement of your parents is traditional.

When should you cut the wedding cake?

This is a question that brides ask me all the time (so do their mothers)! This is really up to the bride and groom.

However, the current trend is to cut the cake about 10 to 15 minutes after the toast. This works out great because then the cutting of the cake is an extension of dinner, and this is customary with weddings that the bride and groom are the first to eat a piece of cake!

It is also the trend to pick out a song for the cutting of the cake. We have suggestions on our Music Express facebook page.

In the past, a couple of decades ago the cutting of the cake would occur about 30-45 minutes after dinner and the first dance.

It is really your decision how you would like to handle this.

 

 

 

Fun receptions! Great Music! Memories for a liftetime!

At Music Express, we specialize in creating fun receptions for all our brides and grooms! One of the biggest concerns that brides and grooms have when picking out a dj for their wedding reception is whether or not they can get their guests on the dance floor, and ensure they have a great time! This is what we do best! Our experience has provided us with the musical knowledge to know what songs to play for your particular group of guest. Experience matters when you hire a wedding dj! All wedding djs are not the same.

We play great music and create energy and excitement during the reception to get your guests participating. We do this in a classy manner to make sure your wedding is elegant and fun at the same time!

Our goal for you weeding is to make great  memories for you that last a lifetime!

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Beautiful Monterey Wedding on February 20, 2013

Last night we performed at a beautiful Monterey Wedding! The ceremony was on the golfcourse of the Blackhore Bayonet Golf Course which is on the CSU Monterey Bay campus. The view during the ceremony was breathtaking. The ocean was brilliantly blue with the sun beginning to set as the bridal party, and then the bride walked down the golf course which is populated with Cypress trees and a lush green lawn.

Following the ceremony we all had a gourmet dinner in the clubhouse with the bridal party being announced, the best man and the maid of honor giving a toast, followed by all the customary events.

The rest of the night was spent dancing, and everyone had a great time! The bridal party was especially energetic!

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Desination Weddings – Monterey – Carmel – San Franciso – Pismo Beach

This morning I was driving along the coastline of California; specifically I was on Highway 1 in the Carmel Higlands just south of Monterey and Carmel. The coastline has dramatic cliffs, and I was thinking to myself this has  to be one of the most beautiful places on earth! The oceas was a beautiful turquoise blue, and it was so clean. The sun was shining, and of course the birds were singing!

The meeting I had today was with a bride who is getting married there in the spring. It is going to be a beautiful backyard wedding at a gorgeious house with the view below.

We were going over the details of her big day, and we were talking about the beautiful setting she would have for her wedding.

The timeline was a big concern for everyone involved. We discussed the timeline, and we came up with a great plan for her wedding!

Central California coastline looking south, with the McWay Rocks (with arch) in the foreground, and McWay Cove in the center. The high-resolution version is quite detailed. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

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How much time does it take the dj to prepare for a wedding?

 

You get paid how much? Many people think that the wedding dj just works for the number or hours that they are at the wedding. This is not true.

If you hire a true professional to perform at your wedding, then professional djs with experience know that you have to put in many many hours  of preparation to provide an exceptional experience for the bride and groom.  Consultations take from 2-4 hours, pre-reception coordination takes 1 hour, event preparation along with setup and travel is 5 to 10 hours, on site assistant production sound engineer 7 to 12 hours, and event performance 4-8 hours. This takes the total time to 19 to 35 hours of time invested in your wedding!

This is the sign of a true professionl such as Music Express wedding djs.

To read more visit our article: How to hire a wedding dj.

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The wedding toast should not become a roast!

The tradition of the wedding toast is well founded within our culture. It is to acknowledge  the newlywed couple, and to share a positive moment honoring them on this grand occasion. It is typical for the best man to give his toast first. The wedding dj will act as the toastmaster and keep everything flowing smoothly.

This is to be taken seriously, and should be prepared for ahead of time. It is fine to have some goodhearted humor, but this is not the time to share embarrassing stories about the bride and groom. In recent time, it has become tradition for the maid of honor to also share a toast.

It is not uncommon for the parents to say something at this point followed by the groom and or bride.

This is not the time to open the microphone to the whole room. The celebration should continue at this point.

Disclaimer: However, it your wedding so you may choose to open it up to whomever you want. (You don’t have to follow tradition!)

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