Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Just Said Yes December 2021

Do i need a dj for our only dinner reception?

Jasmine, on July 25, 2020 at 4:27 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 12

Saved

Flag
Hide content

I am going back and forth in my mind and cannot decide what would be best. Our ceremony will be at his church and they have their own music team for our wedding. Afterwards our guests will drive to a separate location for the reception. Being socially awkward and shy, plus being a smaller wedding (60) I don't really want announced when we arrive. The plan is to have our guests enjoy a cocktail hour while we do pictures, then once we arrive we will have dinner, cake, and then say our good byes. The only music I think we will need is more "background" music since there will be no dancing or games. Could I just make a playlist and have the reception place play it over their speakers? I feel it would be weird to have a DJ. I've debated on a live musician, but I just don't know if that makes sense either?

Flag
Hide content

12 Comments

Latest activity by Annika, on July 27, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Legend June 2019
Melle · on July 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Flag

Hide content
I think it’s fine to skip the dj in this case
- Reply
Just Said Yes December 2021
Jasmine · on July 25, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Flag

Hide content
View Quoted Comment
Ok. Glad to know that doing without makes sense to someone else lol.
- Reply
Super November 2019
Mrs. S · on July 25, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Flag

Hide content
If it’s just for background music I think speakers are fine.
- Reply
Just Said Yes December 2021
Jasmine · on July 25, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Flag

Hide content
View Quoted Comment
Awesome! Both of our families are very social amongst themselves so I know they will happily chat away with one another during the cocktail hour.
- Reply
Master October 2021
Sexypoodle · on July 25, 2020 at 5:32 PM
Flag

Hide content
In your situation having background music is fine. No DJ is needed since there’s no dancing or a party atmosphere.
- Reply
Expert November 2020
Annika · on July 25, 2020 at 5:44 PM
Flag

Hide content
This is basically what we are doing! Our ceremony and reception will be at the same venue and we will have a live string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Our reception will only be like 2hrs long (introvert here!!) No dancing, just dinner dessert and small program. My fiance and I will have a playlist in the background for the reception!
- Reply
Beginner September 2021
Maria · on July 25, 2020 at 5:46 PM
Flag

Hide content
I agree with the previous answers others. Just think of your expectations when you eat at a restaurant.
- Reply
Legend March 2017
Pirate & 60s Bride · on July 25, 2020 at 6:39 PM
Flag

Hide content
Totally fine! For our DW of 15 guests, we had a soloist during cocktail hour and switched to a playlist during our dinner-only reception.
- Reply
Master October 2022
Jana · on July 25, 2020 at 7:56 PM
Flag

Hide content
If you're just going to eat with no dancing or other activities afterward, skip the dj. You can set up a Spotify/Pandora/iTunes playlist for background ambience.
- Reply
Devoted September 2024
Soon To Be Mrs. Stewart · on July 26, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Flag

Hide content
In your case I wouldn't pay the money for a DJ. I would just play the background music on the speakers like you said.
- Reply
Beginner May 2022
Jourdyn · on July 27, 2020 at 10:29 PM
Flag

Hide content
View Quoted Comment
This is awesome! This is what I am hoping to do, too!
- Reply