It’s such a cool and exciting new thing! Having a DJ at your wedding means that you can have literally ANY song that exists out there in the world played at your event. Having a live musician means that the music will feel even more vibrant because it’s being performed right in front of you! This is the best of both worlds! 

It’s a source of entertainment and has become popular for a host of good reasons! Guests love seeing a live musician take the stage.

Yes, having a DJ is a classic part of a wedding. And, having a a DJ with phenomenal emcee skills will make them stand out beyond their peers. Combine the two and your guests will feel very special and be thrilled!

Think about it- a live performance of your choice songs with a performer dedicated to being there for you? YES! Most often the added performer might be a violinist, saxophone player or a drummer.

How do you pick a performer?

Live music has so much to do with choosing the performer that you are most inspired and excited to have at your event. You are choosing the person. Is that person going to deliver quality entertainment for your guests and have a professional demeanor? Does their performance style resonate with your type of event? 

During the ceremony, collaboration between the violinist and DJ means that they work together to create a seamless musical duo. Your DJ controls the sound and equipment while the violinist   focuses on performing alongside the tracks. Your guests are welcomed with the sound of the violin!

At cocktail hour, the music has to get the party started, so it’s up to the violinist to have a set list that will entertain the crowd, while the DJ controls the sound equipment, pacing and crossfading from song to song. Your violinist may trade the acoustic violin for an electric violin with more color and entertainment flair. 

During reception, there is a perfect opportunity after toasts have been made and guests are ready to sit down for dinner, when some light entertainment can go a long way. Again, the magic that a great Emcee /DJ can provide is creating some excitement between songs, providing special lighting, and keeping the tracks moving from one song to the next as the violinist showcases on the dance floor . The music can be soft and subtle or it can be geared towards keeping your guests on the dance floor. You can customize your choices to reflect how you want the reception to feel. Have fun with it! Nothing is impossible!