Can you skip a dj if you have a outdoor reception?
I am not sure what my be proper we are thinking about having a outdoor reception however there will many older people at my wedding some our in thier 80's and many our over thier 50's and 60's,70's I am sure that many won't want music or dance I realize it is tradition but is there any suggestions on how I can make this a comfortrable nice , reception and quite without disturbing some of our older guests?
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Feb 11, 2005, 2:53 PM
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Re: [Cassie] Can you skip a dj if you have a outdoor reception?
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Don't skimp on the photos or the MC/DJ. If you must, cut back on something else. The photos and DJ represent "memories", which are the most important aspect of the reception.
A DJ is vital to coordinating the timing of your event --providing the equipment necessary to make announcements (wireless microphones), help get the crowd loosened up so they enjoy themselves (whether young or old), cue the photographer or family member so important scenes are captured on film, etc.
We've DJ'd at many events where it's harder to get the "younger folk" dancing than it was to keep the older ones happy. We always play a great mix, and quite often the "younger" crowd (ages 20 to 40) ask for the great dance tunes of the 60's, 70's and 80's, because they have grown up listening to the music enjoyed by their parents.
There is a very good possibility that the OLDER guests you're inviting have probably danced to the tunes of the Beatles, Elvis, Cher, Tina Turner, as well as the many current artists of the last twenty years, and would enjoy having the opportunity to let their hair down and strut their stuff.
Please don't assume that your older guests won't want music or the opportunity to dance. Our experience has shown otherwise. Quite often, it's only at events such as yours that they're given the opportunity to recapture the past and "dance the night away".
At a resort party we hosted, one young gentleman in his 80's told me it was the best party he'd attended. I asked why, and he replied "I've never danced with my granddaughter, and you encouraged everyone to get on the dance floor. So, I did and boy have I had fun!"
Can you skip a dj if you have a outdoor reception?
