If you are a bride on a really tight budget and you cannot afford a wedding DJ, then I would absolutely use an iPod for the wedding reception. Now, there is some information on what you need to have for your wedding reception when using the iPod, so let’s go over what a bride needs to make a successful event.
In the reception location, the amplification needs to be one of the important things to make a difference and have the wedding reception be successful. The music needs to be loud and heard throughout the reception area. Using your iPod purchase this Sony S-AIRPLAY AIR-SA20PK Wireless iPod Dock, which costs around $180.00 or use your laptop to hook up a great surround sound system that will make your wedding reception a smash!
Once you have your amplication in place, the next step is to set up an iTunes play list on your iPod. When creating the play list keep in mind what songs you want in what part of the reception, such as the Announcement, First Dance Music, Mother Son Dance Music, Father Daughter Dance Music, Anniversary Dance Music, Cake Cutting Dance Songs, and the Last Dance Music. Be sure that the selected songs are not super long introductions or endings and play music that is familiar to all. Not everyone has the same taste, but variety is good. A good idea to implement on your RSVP cards is to have a place for song requests and guests love that because they can participate in the wedding day. Whatever you do try to implement the songs during the reception, whether it is the dancing music or during the reception dining.
With all the fill music being played in between, make sure if the dance floor isn’t filled up with your wedding guests, then be sure select other music to ensure your guest get out on the floor and have a good time. When building your playlist make sure you have more than enough songs, but also make sure the selection has build up and easing it down music transitions. When things are winding down for the evening build up the music because the event is supposed to be the light, yet fun and memorable song for the wedding event for guest dismissal.
After the playlist is created, now it is time to scout out a reliable friend or relative be the iPod DJ, a friend that is somewhat computer savvy to run the playlist can also be the emcee for the evening. Make sure you review the playlist and discuss music selection with this person. By using a reliable friend or relative is a great way to incorporate guest participation at the wedding!
The last but not least is to print out your playlist. After the wedding rehearsal dinner, take a few minutes to set up shop at the reception and rehearse by playing a few songs on the playlist. It is better to work through all the kinks before the wedding reception, so the event runs perfectly.
We wish the bride and groom good luck with the iPod Wedding DJ idea and we hope the wedding and reception will be a successful event.
