Alexa as a dj?

In such a noisy environment I would avoid this because it could mistake another word for the operating term "Alexa" which will then cause issues. It also has to be connected to Wi-Fi. To answer your question, yes you can create playlists or it can play an automated one such as saying, "Alexa, play the Top Hits." Also, you would need to purchase a Bluetooth speaker and connect that to the Echo because its internal speaker isn't very loud.

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I think that would quickly turn into a nightmare. I understand saving money, but a DJ at a wedding is very important. The idea of requesting songs is great, but what happens when the device doesn’t respond because there are too many people talking or it misunderstands what is being said and starts playing the wrong things? If someone’s requesting a song, you would likely have to have the song purchased or be signed up for a prescription program, and for quality speakers you’re going to end up spending at least a few hundred dollars... at that point why not just hire a professional?

That should have said subscription program* 😂 like Apple Music

I personally would not do this, I feel like it requires someone to tend to it all night. Also, DJ's add in sound effects, make songs shorter, mix songs together, etc and you doing it yourself most likely wouldn't be the same experience.

I really didn't want a dj though
I was thinking of pre made cD or ipod

Is there a reason you don’t want a DJ? Are you not expecting dancing? Are you not being introduced or having the parent dances or cake cutting? The DJ is instrumental in announcing those things as well as reading the crowd to know what music to play.

Im trying to save on money
I was going to make my own playlist
I think at the venue there are mics I'm sure I can get one of my family members to use the Mic to announce that stuff

I had this thought early in my planning process too, thinking I'd save money...but I'm so glad I hired a professional DJ to be master of ceremonies. We needed sound equipment for vows and speeches, he made announcements throughout such as reminders to sign the guest book, tables released to buffet, cake cutting, where to gather for first dance, etc. It was a relatively inexpensive service and he played a big role in organizing the day and making it fun, allowing us to focus on enjoying ourselves and our guests

I don’t want a DJ either! The venue where my wedding will be actually mentioned that they had a speaker that I could connect an iPod to when the FH and I did the tour. I would ask the venue manager if they have something to hook an iPod too. If not Bose speakers are better quality and project very well. I would look at reviews on how well an Echo projects in a large room.

Thanks Greekgurl!

I would just use the ipod. Echo is temperamental and could pick up just guests talking. mine will activate just from a commercial.

If you’re not gonna have a DJ that’s totally fine, but any sort of voice recognition anything is gonna be a nightmare in a place as noisy as a wedding.

I wouldn’t do it - I just can imagine Alexa picking words of people talking. I personally can see a total disaster.

I personally wouldn't do it. I would be scared that Alexa is going to think her name is being mentioned and sometimes that thing goes on a rant. I would save myself the headache and do an ipod if that is the case.

View Quoted Comment Please dont ask a family member (or a friend) to work at your wedding. They should be relaxing, dancing and mingling with the other guests.

View Quoted Comment I don' see how doing little announcements is a lot of work. I have 2 nieces that I didn't use in the wedding party and another girl. For teens it would be fun. All they' have to say is what dance is next or get ready she' gonna throw the flowers

I went to one wedding that did this. No one danced and it was boring. Even though the playlist was good, the speakers they used were not that bass thumping kind of speaker that makes everyone want to get up and dance. It was also very confusing as to when the special dances were happening and the overall flow of the wedding was very much off.

Definitely do not use an Echo. It will pick up things that you would not even consider sounding like "Alexa" and then ask how it can help you. Mine can be very temperamental and not hear the song I want or the playlist I truly want or it randomly goes off from commercials. Also, while the speaker may work great for my 900 sq ft apartment, it wouldn't work well for a large venue.