Dear future Bride and Groom:

Whether your wedding day is two months or two years away you will soon be faced with many decisions in planning your perfect day. 

We at Spectrum Entertainment would be honored to have the opportunity to help you make your musical entertainment choices.

Our experience of performing and arranging musical entertainment for hundreds of Bay Area weddings has taught us how to produce the best results.

The first step is a simple one. After reviewing the information within this site you may wish to look further into our services.  During a free, no obligation consultation, we'll answer all of your questions, discuss appropriate musical entertainment options that fit your individual taste, budget and needs.
 

The following is an outline of a basic wedding reception. You are by no means limited to this format. Your Master of Ceremonies/Party Professional works behind the scene with all your wedding professionals i.e.... caterer, photographer and video to insure your event flows smoothly.

As the guests arrive, your DJ is playing a light mix of popular Jazz, Classical, Standards and Oldies. This is a time for guests to converse with friends and relatives they may not have seen in a while, so the music is low-key and the volume unobtrusive.

The Master Of Ceremonies will greet the Bridal party upon their arrival at the reception hall. Then line everyone up for introductions.   (Prior to the day of your reception, we will discuss the proper name pronunciations and the proper order of your attendants for introduction.) Introductions are accompanied by special music to highlight the moment.

This is usually done by the Best Man and Maid of Honor.
Your MC will notify all participants and wedding professionals, prior to this announcement to insure this moment flows smoothly.
 

The bride and groom should select their song prior to their wedding date. This song should be well thought out, and say something special about the two of you. The first dance can take  place either when the bride and groom make their entrance into the reception, or shortly after the meal.

Parents Dance

After the bride and groom have danced their first dance as husband and wife, they may want to dance with their parents. If these dances are occurring the bride will first dance with her father, and then the groom will follow by escorting his mother to the dance floor for their special dance together. There are instances where someone else will dance in the place of either parent.
Bridal Party Dance

Following the parent's dance, the bride and groom may wish to invite the entire wedding party come to the dance floor for a special wedding party dance. This dance can also take place half way through first dance. The wedding party is asked to join the bride and groom on the dance floor.
 

After the formal dances have been completed, the DJ will invite everyone to join in on the dance floor. Depending on the make up of the guests and the preferences of the bride and groom, he can either begin the open dancing with smooth standards, swing and oldies, then move into contemporary up-beat party music. Or he can begin immediately with contemporary popular dance music, to set faster paced tone. He is always open to requests and suggestions.  The DJ is not only interested in what you would like to have played, but also what you do not want to hear; but please take into consideration the music preferences of your guests when eliminating song titles. (You will be supplied with a song list and an information sheet, well in advance of your wedding day, to detail this important step of the process ).

Tradition says the maiden who catches the brides bouquet is the next to get married. True or not, this moment can be a very memorable event at your wedding.
 

Garter Toss

Equal time for the batchelors. 
 
 
 
 
 

The last dance of your reception is meant to put an exclamation at the end of your wedding reception.  Prior to this dance your DJ will ask all guests to form a circle around the dance floor for which the bride and groom can dance within. He can close this dance by forming a tunnel of guests for the bride and groom to exit the reception through. Or he can close the circle, and have the guests give the bride and groom a giant group hug from all of their friends and family.

Bridal Bouquet Forever 

When the wedding is over, take your bridal bouquet to a flower drying specialist who can professionally dry and exquisitely frame your bouquet forever!

Guests Autograph the Bride & Groom

Have your engagement photo or other professional shot blown up and framed with matting around the picture. Place this at the door of the reception hall and have your family and friends sign around the wedding couple.

Candid Shots

Purchase a disposable cameras, for every table at the reception, and the MC will give instructions requesting your guests to take candid photos. Have the cameras collected at the end of the reception, and have the film developed. 

How About Some Trivia?

This is a great idea for something different during or just after the meal.  The bride and groom will need to think of some trivia questions in advance, (usually five) that would pertain to them: where they met, what type of pets they have, !! These trivia questions are usually open to everyone except the immediate family, and the winners usually get a small momento supplied by the bride and groom. The MC will ask the questions. This is a fun way just to see how well the guests know the bride & groom!!!