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VIP September 2017

Question about ceremony music - can a dj do it?

Harts&Bows, on May 10, 2017 at 2:51 PM Posted in Planning 0 14

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Hi All,

So the music aspect of a wedding is pretty foreign to me and I'm just now digging in. We are doing an outdoor ceremony and a reception in the same space. The space does have some traffic noise that should die down as the evening wears on (looking at a 5:15-5:30 start), so I would like pretty consistent music. We are on a tight budget so I don't know that we have the means to hire a wedding musician and a DJ. What have others done? Can a DJ also do music for the wedding? Just looking at ideas/options. Again, new to this aspect of the planning process and any feedback to help me in navigating this part would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Mrs. Fall Bride, on May 10, 2017 at 3:44 PM

Champion November 2016
LB · on May 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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Our DJ did the music for our ceremony
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VIP October 2017
KDoubleU · on May 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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Our DJ is providing music for our ceremony and reception. I would look into what they offer and if they do not, try to negotiate it.
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Super June 2017
K Dot · on May 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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You can absolutely have your DJ do your ceremony music.
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Super May 2017
SoonToBe Mrs. Green · on May 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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My DJ is doing my ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music.
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Expert May 2017
Jamie S. · on May 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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We have a dj doing part of ours
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VIP September 2017
Harts&Bows · on May 10, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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Whew, fantastic! Glad to know this wouldn't be an oddball request.
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Celia Milton · on May 10, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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Most of our weddings that have DJ's for the reception have DJ's for the ceremony too. They also provide sound for your officiant.
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Harts&Bows · on May 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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@Celia ahhh that makes A LOT of sense. Thank you!!
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Dedicated October 2016
Irucras · on May 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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Yes, the dj usually does it. Just make sure you let them know, so they can figure out where they need to set up, run wires etc.
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Super October 2017
Jill · on May 10, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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They should be able to, but like others said, depends on electrical needs.
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VIP September 2017
Harts&Bows · on May 10, 2017 at 3:28 PM
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Thanks, guys. It is outdoors but there are a couple of outlets spread throughout the site, so I think/hope it will be okay. I'll start reaching out to DJs this week. I really appreciate you guys helping ensure I'm not asking too many dumb questions
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VIP April 2017
mrsmack · on May 10, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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Our DJ did ours and we had the ceremony outdoors. It worked out really well.
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VIP September 2017
ShanynL · on May 10, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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My DJ is doing both the ceremony and reception for us!
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Master April 2017
Sara · on May 10, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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The DJ did our music for the ceremony and it turned out great
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