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Our Favorite Season

“Christmas isn’t a season.  It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber At Lake Michigan DJs, we couldn’t agree more with Edna.  That’s why the holiday season is absolutely our favorite time of the year.  The “feeling” she mentions is the same feeling we get when we DJ and Emcee holiday parties.  It’s always so much fun […]

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Avoid Costly Mistakes: Budgeting For Your Wedding Reception

You will spend more time at your wedding reception than at your actual wedding ceremony. You want this party to be enjoyed and remembered, but without the sticker shock of surprise bills after the party. Prioritize your budget for the reception to avoid nightmares and unexpected expenses. Here are the best aspects of your reception to help you prioritize your spending:

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Wedding Chaos – A World Without an Experienced DJ

Have you attended a wedding that seemed a bit off? The wedding venue offered a beautiful natural backdrop and the reception hall was bright and created pleasant energy. The food was delicious, as was the cake. The flow of the reception is what seemed off – it even became a bit chaotic. You pondered why it seemed “off” and realized it was the wedding DJ.

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6 Common Questions About Wedding DJs Answered

While playing music is the most obvious responsibility of a wedding DJ, it is certainly not the only one. Many couples don’t realize that one of the biggest responsibilities of a skilled wedding DJ is to coordinate the evening’s events as the emcee. The role of the DJ is the single biggest difference between your guests remembering a wedding that was smooth and effortless or one that was awkward and clumsy. A million little moments need to stay on schedule, from announcements and introductions to toasts and the first dance.

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Congrats on Your Engagement! What’s Next?

Congratulations are in order for your engagement. You have officially entered the busy pre-wedding season that comes with being engaged. There are few times in life that are more fun, busy and exciting! It’s important to keep things moving in the right direction to ensure you enjoy the process and focus on one thing at a time. Here’s a sample to-do list to help you organize the first few month of your engagement and make progress toward your big day.

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Wedding Planning? Ask the Right Questions!

Asking the RIGHT questions is an important part of planning your wedding. There are so many moving parts and people involved and you have high expectations for your wedding, so asking the right questions upfront will guarantee you have the right expectations leading into your big day.

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How to Add Your Style and Personality into Your Wedding Day!

There are so many ways to creatively incorporate fun elements that are a reflection of who you are as a couple into the wedding day. Have fun dreaming and coming up with ideas – then put them in place! Your guests will appreciate the personal and fun side they get to know and experience.

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Signs of a Great DJ!

Just how good your wedding DJ will be is directly proportional to how well prepared he is. His great song spinning at your party represents the final six hours of multiple hours of behind-the-scenes preparation. A professional DJ gets ready for your big day by understanding exactly what is important to you.

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Great Wedding Toasts with Lake Michigan DJs

7 Things Great DJs Do Besides Play Music

Wedding DJs wear many hats. Playing the right music at the right time depends on the DJ’s knowledge of what is supposed to happen and when, and his ability to help the bride and groom with last-minute changes. He is, above all, in a CUSTOMER SERVICE position.

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Supercharge Your Wedding Grand Entrance!

On your wedding day, the spotlight is fixed on you and your partner! From the moment you awake, until the last strains of music echo in the reception hall, you’re the center of attention.

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Wedding Reception Music Needs

The formality of the ceremony is over and guests are ready to have a good time. The music for your cocktail hour is a great way to share your personal tastes so anything goes. Consider acoustic artists, crooners, reggae, love songs through the ages or any other genres that fit with your wedding theme. Work with your wedding DJ to create the playlist.

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Tips for Great Wedding Toasts that Aren’t Embarrassing!

The tradition of toasting the newly married couple comes from the French. A piece of bread was placed in the bottom of the wine goblet to enhance the flavor. Each “toaster” would say a few words and sip from the goblet before passing it on to the next reveler. The person being toasted would have the final sip, including the piece of bread.

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