RECEPTION OPTIONS
...What's Included?
Besides fantastic sound, a great selection of all-styles, all-eras party tunes & music for all ages, & Pro DJ CeeCee, you may wish to have some or all of the following special events at your event! (Or you can just enjoy the music!)
Please include your choices on the WEDDING INFORMATION SHEET and return email to after your reservation has been made and prior to your wedding. Thank you!
Ceremony music (if applicable) - Classical, orchestral, traditional, non-traditional, formal, informal, or tropical music (pre-ceremony), Bridal Chorus (processional), Wedding March (recessional), and closing music (post-ceremony) as you and your guests are leaving to attend your reception. Tropical & light, modern, inspirational, or Christian music is often desired post-ceremony.
Cocktail Hour or Pre-Reception Gathering - Tropical (a favorite for Florida weddings!), instrumental and love songs.
Bridal Party Introduction - You may choose a special song from the SONG LIST or DJ CeeCee will choose your music for you. You may wish to have your Bridal Party introduced formally before your entrance, or you may simply wish for your Attendants (if any) to stand while you are introduced by DJ CeeCee.
1st Dance - Bride & Groom only - or parents or bridal party may be invited to join dancing halfway through dance. You may choose a special song from the SONG LIST or DJ CeeCee will choose your music for you. Or you may provide your song(s) on CD format if not listed on the Song List, and DJ CeeCee will be happy to play them for you! You may wish to have your Bridal Party and Parents join you half-way through.
Father/Bride and/or Mother/Groom Dance - You may choose a special song from the SONG LIST or DJ CeeCee will choose your music for you. Parent dances may be combined with one dance or separate dances. You may wish to have your guests to join in halfway through.
DJ Welcome & Congratulations to Bride & Groom. Please note that DJ announcements are kept to a minimum with an emphasis on the Bride & Groom, music, and program.
Blessing/Prayer - Toast - Blessing may be presented by your officiant, a close family member or wedding party Attendant. Toast is traditionally given by Best Man, but contemporary weddings include Maid or Matron of Honor, Best Man, and Attendants or close friends. Parents of the Bride & Groom may wish to present their blessing and words of advice and encouragement.
Dinner/Buffet Music - Generally love songs, easy-listening, slower music that may also include contemporary ballads as well as traditional music of all eras..
DJ Opens Dance Floor - Slow and fast dance sets according to preplanned music format and event timeline. DJ is flexible for last minute changes in the order or format of the program per Bridal Couple's request or change of events desired. DJ will play as many songs that are on preplanned music program that will fit into reception timeline. Guest requests are not encouraged during receptions because of the preplanned music program, often incorporating Bride's & Groom's special song requests and additionally allows DJ to focus of smooth music and events flow.
Garter Removal - From Bride by Groom, Garter Toss, Bouquet Toss, Garter On Bouquet Toss Winner - Recommended for adults only for full event. If children or seniors participate or winners are related, garter will be placed on the winner's arm or a variation of this event will be conducted by DJ that is age-appropriate.
Island (Train) Dance - Bride & Groom lead train-style throughout reception area to the beat of lively island music as guests join in!
Line Dances - Choices of most requested and popular line dances for guest participation and fun are: YMCA, Macarena, Electric Slide, ChaCha Slide, Chicken Dance, Cupid Shuffle, Follow The Leader, Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart). If you do not wish to have line dances, please indicate on Wedding Information Sheet.
Specialty Dances - Several variations according to preferences. "Freeze Frame" is especially enjoyable when including children and younger guests, as well as Dance Contest, Musical Chairs, or Limbo Dance. Awards, favors, or balloons may be provided for winners or all participants by client unless arrangements are made through DJ CeeCee. Waltz, Salsa, Polka, Ethnic dances are available.
Dollar Dance - Slow or fast for Bride alone or BOTH Bride & Groom - Traditionally, Bride will carry bridal purse or have safety pins available that guests will use to pin on Bride's dress or Groom's shirt or jacket for the honor of dancing with Bride and/or Groom and as a special monetary gift for Bride & Groom as they start their new life together. Great fun for kids & adults!
Bride & Groom Announcement/Sentiment/Thank You To Guests
Cake-Cutting or Dessert Table - Always a favorite!
Centerpiece Give-Away - A penny under winner's chair at each table, youngest person seated at each table, longest married person at each table, or variations are exciting for guests!
Last Dance - You may choose a special song from the SONG LIST or DJ CeeCee will choose your music for you.
DJ Closing Announcement/Thank You on behalf of Bride & Groom & Families & Blessing.
Closing Exit - Music while guests are exiting.
*Please note that other special event(s) requested by Bride & Groom may be included or substituted with advanced notice to DJ CeeCee.
IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
Not at all! DJ CeeCee invests substantial hours in the music planning & preplanning for each wedding reception. Sound equipment is checked & tested off-site for the best possible audio quality. New music is previewed for lyrics, content, appropriateness, speed, & flow. Sales & marketing, website maintenance, & email correspondence before you contact DJ CeeCee are conducted, as well as new & different ideas for weddings and receptions constantly updated. DJ CeeCee's music inventory has been 16 years in the making with many of the top songs you know and love from different eras from the 1940's to NOW (and in between!). DJ CeeCee is available by email 24/7 if you have any questions. Best wishes for a very happy, very forever, and very beautiful marriage! Please remember to email DJ CeeCee a quick note after your wedding reception and a photo, if you like, that may be included on this website! Thank you!
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