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Is it weird to have a DJ at a restaurant reception?

Mrs. DeNigris, on December 17, 2016 at 12:49 PM Posted in Planning 0 10

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We are planning on renting out a local restaurant for our wedding reception in order to save some money (plus they have really good food).

They have a dance floor to use for free if we want to, but is it weird to have a DJ for a restaurant reception?

My parents keep saying that it's kind of out of place to have a DJ since it's not at a "traditional" venue, like a country club.

We are having ~75 people and I want people to stay after dinner and have fun!

What do you guys think?

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Latest activity by No, on December 17, 2016 at 9:30 PM

Master May 2017
BeachDreams · on December 17, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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Not at all! Especially if there is room for dancing, go for it!
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Master April 2017
MeetTheHamiltons · on December 17, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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I don't think its weird at all, Ive been to several restaurant events that had a DJ.
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FSTL · on December 17, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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I don't think it's weird! They have a dance floor, so why not?
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Celia Milton · on December 17, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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Not at all, if that's the vibe you want! We do lots of restaurants and most of them have dj's if they don't have background jazz.
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Panda Bear · on December 17, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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It would be weird if you weren't renting out the whole restaurant. I'm assuming other diners won't be in the building, so go for it!
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Master November 2017
Miami2NorthernVA · on December 17, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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If they have a dance floor I don't think it is weird at all. My reception is at a restaurant but it is in a small private room and the rest of the restaurant is open for business so a DJ isn't an option. 75 people is a decent amount too so it seems like a good idea. I have less than 30 for my wedding.
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RealLifeBride · on December 17, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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How would you use the dance floor without a dj?
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Chuck Johnson · on December 17, 2016 at 1:56 PM
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In Orlando, there are many restaurants that have receptions. I have DJ'ed many, whether they are in a private room at the restaurant or if the couple buys out the entire building. Go for it!
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Master May 2017
GymRat · on December 17, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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Not true. Some restaurants in my area have DJs just because.
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No · on December 17, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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Wow I thought you were telling my wedding story for a minute. We are having our reception at a restaurant with about 75 guests.... and yes we are having a DJ! Go for it! If that's what you want and they allow it!
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