Reception Part 3

Ok, I'm just going to jump right into it this time.  The first order of business is to play some background music for the guests at the reception.  On my worksheet, the music choices are classical, jazz, traditional, new age, classic soft rock, or contemporary soft rock.  Chances are, the bride and groom will pick a mixture of everything.  At this point, you're waiting on the bride and groom, and it's always good to coordinate with someone so that you can play their music (if they've requested music) the moment they walk in.  This may seem like simple common sense, and it is, but ALWAYS make sure you say the right names, and pronounce them correctly.  They will remember their introduction for life, but if you mess it up, the memory will be tainted forever.  I've never personally messed up, but heard a story of a DJ taking the wrong worksheet to a reception and actually calling the bride and groom by the wrong names.  Do you think they or anyone else in the wedding party forgot that?  Probably not.  Do you think the DJ ever forgot that?  I would bet a million dollars that if he's still DJing weddings, he sweats profusely when he's about to announce the newlyweds.  Next is the cake cutting.  This part of the reception is pretty straight forward.  I always like to coordinate with the photographer and videographer during this time just to make sure they don't miss any shots and I'm on cue as well.  It goes like this: play a funny song such as "Hit me with your best shot," tell the crowd to give them a round of applause, and let everyone know it's time for dessert!  Ok, so I'm running a little short on time here, but I promise to give you a detailed, in depth description of the rest of the reception in my next couple of posts!