How do I imform the neighbors about dj?

You need to check the laws in your state and county. Where we live it is illegal for music to travel over the property line. You can still tell them but if the laws are the same in your area then they can call the police and then that ruins your reception. Can you bring the music indoors so it does not disturb your neighbors?

You need to look into this moreclosely. There are surely noise ordanances in your area that you will have to abide by, or you run the risk of your party being shut down.

However, I think it's really nice that you want to let everyone know, it's quite thoughtful.

Another thing to consider though, are parking restrictions on your street. That is another thing that will piss off neighbors in a hurry!

No. and i will double check but im sure there isnt one since its a township. there isnt even a police station in town

No parking besides the yard. my mothers is where we are having it and its out in the boonies

Noise levels in neighborhoods are governed by the town or local government. Nearly every town has a general noise ordinance, which designate "quiet hours" from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, and until 9 a.m. on weekends. To determine what your town’s ordinance is, call your city hall and ask for a copy of the noise ordinance. Many towns also designate decibel levels, and restrict certain decibel levels at all hours of the day.

Just be careful Cheri. Keep in mind you are asking your neighbors to give up 8 hours of a Saturday for your wedding. That's a loong time and the noise will probably only get louder as time passes. Constant music would give anyone a migraine. If all your neighbors are ok with it then great but some may not and more then likely there's a noise ordinance that will side with them. Hope they are all ok with with... maybe you should invite them all so they aren't "sacrificing"... =)

I just called the township and there in no noise ordinance law here

So back to my original question.. how do I word a letter to the neighbors? there will be a dj no doubt about that and no law saying i cant. the fire chief said i could have music all night if i wanted. (i wont) but that was his description

You could send them a card with ear plugs and some advil and tell them you apologize for any inconvenience that the noise from your reception causes and that you appreciate their understanding. You could go a step further and include a nice little treat (cookies or something) so that they would feel bad about being negative.

I'd go talk to them in person, not just send a letter. But be prepared- if there is a party, they may want to come.

I'd be positive there is a noise ordinance. Every place has one. Since you are in a township, it's probably a county law.

I'd let your neighbors know you are having a party, there will be music. You will try to keep the volume considerate and it will end at 10pm. You appreciate their willingness to put up with the inconveniene of the noise and people parking along the street the day of.

I like the idea of inviting them. lol the ear plugs and advil is a cute idea too Lol

My dj said he will point the speakers torward the road since there is 5 miles on fields that way. no ordinance i checked. i will call county too just incase tho

I think it is nice you are willing to let them know. Maybe start with something like "I'm am sorry for the inconvenience the music from our wedding may cause, but we hope you understand as we celebrate our special day." or something along those lines.

Oh, and if you're shaking my walls, I don't give a shit about any laws- I'll shut it down!

Law or not, try to be considerate of your neighbors. Try to keep speakers pointed towards your own house as a bit of a buffer for the sound and keep it reasonable. Blaring music will be bad for guests, as well as neighbors.

But I like the earplus and Advil idea! It's kind of cute and shows some consideration.

I would personally go over an introduce myself. Let them know that you are having your wedding in the backyard and inform your neighbors well in advance. Give them some idea what time it is likely to finish, or even a guarantee.

I would also send them just a little reminder letter the week before incase they forgot.

How about inviting them to join you?

To whom it may concern,

i thought it would be poliet of me to inform you that on the evening of june 25th i will having my wedding reception in my mother (your nieghbor) back yard. we will be having a dj and dancing and (im assuming) alot of people.

your patience that night would be greatly appreciated.

signed

the soon to be newlyweds

cheri and Jeff

I don't like saying "sorry for the inconvenience" because it automatically implies a problem. Since you're not violating any noise ordinances I would start out saying that there will be a wedding reception on X date on the property (people are less likely to be annoyed if they know it's a wedding as opposed to some regular raucous house party).

Say that there will be music coming from the property, but that it will end at 10PM and for people to contact you if they have any questions. I find that people are less annoyed if they know an end time and not worrying that it will go until all hours.

Oh i like that Lauren. and the immediate neighbors know who i am.

I called the county and the chief said there is no ordinance in all of the county! so no worries about getting shut down. neighbors will have to deal. its a small price you pay living there.

Being a DJ I just figured I would give my input here. Typically, neighbors are very understanding to the fact that you will be having your reception at a home and they will tolerate much more than if it was just a "summer party" so to speak. I would simply take the personal route and touch base face to face with them by knocking on their doors and letting them know your plans. People tend to respond very well to others who are up front and honest with them and will give you much more leeway in that respect. You are only going until 10PM so I would just double check on the noise ordinance for your town and if it's after 10PM then you should have nothing to worry about.

Just my two cents