Why you should hire a DJ that also MCs for your Chicago wedding
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When you’re looking into booking a DJ for your wedding reception, you’re probably thinking about whether they fit your vibe.
Will they play the right music?
Can they get guests on the dance floor?
Can they keep a party going?
And if that’s the case, you should add one more question to your list:
“Can I trust them to be the host for the evening?”
DJing and MCing may seem like two different roles, but they certainly don’t require two different people. An experienced wedding DJ should be able to keep the dance floor packed and be the primary point of contact for the evening.
A wedding DJ with emcee experience heads off so many potential day-of wedding problems that it’s well worth holding out for someone with the right combination of skills and experience.
With a professional host at the helm, they will be an essential part of executing the schedule of events that you’ve so meticulously put together!
Here’s a few ways an MC really helps with your wedding:
An emcee keeps your wedding on schedule
Music is an important part of your big day, but there are a lot of other moving parts. A wedding DJ who can MC will help direct guests’ attention to the right place at the right time, so your loved ones don’t miss iconic moments like the cake cutting and the bouquet toss.
They’ll also work with vendors to make on-the-fly adjustments when things veer off schedule (and when you’re running a complex event, they usually do!) and ensure the party ends on time so you don’t incur any additional overtime fees from the vendor or venue.
An emcee fills in the gaps that a wedding planner may miss
Even the best event planners can’t be everywhere all at once. If you have one, your wedding DJ should touch base with them to get a sense of where they can step in and take responsibilities off their plate. Alternatively, they can be useful in providing additional coverage for those moments when your planner is busy handling an issue at another part of the venue.
The right DJ makes wedding guests laugh and smile!
You’re bringing together a lot of folks from different parts of your life — and it can get awkward if your wedding DJ can’t get your guests to feel comfortable enough to let loose and party. A professional wedding emcee will ask you plenty of questions about your guests’ vibes, preferences and cultural traditions so they can push all the right buttons.
Keeping the reception energy high and interruptions to a minimum is a core goal
If you’ve ever tried having a conversation at a wedding reception with someone you haven’t had a chance to see in years, you know how annoying it is to have someone talk over you!
A skilled DJ will know the right times to step in — and when to fall into the background so your guests can dance, hang out and vibe without unnecessary interruptions.
The DJ should take the pressure off YOU - the bride or groom!
It can be nerve-wracking to hand off your plans to someone else. Especially because on the day of the event, you’ll be busy getting married! Having a wedding MC is like having an extension of yourself. The right DJ/MC will treat your guests like family, just like you would if you were hosting yourself!
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