Bridal Party entering to different songs DJ's Input wanted

I was considering this too and my DJ shot it down. And IMO he's right. Even with everyone walking to the same song, you barely hear any of it, let alone if everyone is different. Choose one IMO.

I've seen it both ways... and if you choose the specific songs it can be really funny, but your dj needs to be on his game. For example for a really manly groomsman you can play the song "dancing queen..." It can add a little spark to the ambiance....

Coming from a dj's perspective I can understand where it would be difficult to do this queing up 7 different songs, but if he's worth is salt, he should be just fine. There might be a slight charge for it, but that's fine.

If you can pick out the songs, and order that you want them in, the dj may be able to mix something up before hand to make it easier. Talk to the dj about it... it's definitely possible with the technology that they have!

Analy is right... It's not that difficult to mix tunes, but you're not going to hear much of each tune and it will sound jumbled. I typically use one song for the wedding party, and mix in a special song for the B&G.

One I've been using lately that is getting favorable comments is the old "Newlywed Game " theme song. It's very catchy, and very appropriate for the entrance music.

Good luck... Larry

It is really FUN to do this.

Brian is right -- to do it right, the DJ really needs to be on his game, as Brian puts it! There is a skill to doing this right -- it involves extra preparation by the DJ and skilled execution when you do it. Myself, I enjoy putting in the time to do it. IT is NOT hard to "cue up" 7 songs -- this is all done in advance and burned to one CD-R or digitally programmed (depending on which media your DJ uses).

For the couple (Analy M) who said their DJ "shot down" the idea, frankly you should consider shooting down the DJ!!! Done correctly, your guests WILL hear an excerpt of suitable length of each song. Again, this is a matter of the DJ being on his game! He turns down the volume as he announces the couple, then turns the volume UP as that couple makes their way across the room. And if you've picked great songs that the wedding party can relate to, they might even move and groove to the song as they come in!!

-Steve/GOOD NOTE

It's not that hard to do this. If it's what you really want, go for it. One thing to be aware of is that what Goodnote is talking about is preparing it ahead of time, which means you can't change the timing. We did a wedding recently where that would have been a problem--one of the people who was supposed to walk didn't show up so the timing had to be changed. With a pre-prepared set that would be hard to do. If you do it, I'd recommend having a plan B.

Thanks for all of your input... We will discuss this idea with our DJ and see what he says...

With the computer software that most djs use, it should be a piece of cake. Even if you don't want the songs starting at the beginning, but somewhere else, it's easy if the dj has any skill. I used to do it when I was a dj. I remember doing it a few times with vinyl (I charged extra for that, tho). And if your dj is using cds it's still easy. Most cd players allow you to save a second or third cue point for each song.

It shouldn't be a big deal at all, but sometimes the entrances are so quick that one song might sound more organized. It's really up to you, and if done properly and your DJ is up for it, it could turn out really fun!

Kirsten,

Technically it's no problem, but the presentation may be a bit too choppy for your bridal party size. Also, the bridal party usually processes as couples, so I'm not sure how you will pick an appropriate song for two people. You may compromise a bit with fewer songs; e.g., one song for the flower girl/ring bearer, another for the bridesmaids/groomsmen, MOH/BM, and of course another song for you and your husband.

Dan

Dan... That is a great idea... Thanks

I think it would be to 'sound clashy', like you'll just be listening to a song for a bm or gm and then another comes on then another, etc..it might get too choppy..You could do the FG & RB's, Bridal party, then you guys!

Absolutely, the variation suggested by Dan P is a good one to consider. Just have a different song for various categories (like one for the parents, one for the wedding party, and so on).

Here's another twist. A few of my clients have decided to pick one song for the bridesmaids (and maid of honor) and another for the groomsmen (and best man).

Doing it that way lets the bride pick a song that seems suitable for "her girls" and the groom to pick a song (which might be quite different!) that he finds suitable for "his guys". Of course, if you do it that way, you would NOT have the traditional entrance order with each bridesmaid paired up with a groomsmen. Instead, all the ladies would be announced first, and then the guys.

I know this is not traditional but some of my clients have had fun with doing it that way.

I just got married two weeks ago and I preselected different songs for each person and it worked out perfectly, the DJ was on par and it added variation and thereforethe music was not monotonous at all.

Overall, I feel it sounds a bit "busy". Reminds me of doing a bar mitzvah where each candle has a different song. All the songs would have to be pre-cued to the part that makes it work. It has more of a novelty, than a classy tone. Its really personal choice. It can work if the DJ has the right talent for it.