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How to book a wedding DJ
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Some facts about booking wedding entertainment:
92% of brides say that the evening entertainment is one the 3 most important elements of their wedding day.
When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
How to book a wedding DJ
By all means look on Google and in your Yellow Pages to find a Wedding DJ first of all. But it’s important to get testimonials… even better – speak to past clients… the best thing to do is go with a recommendation from someone you trust.
It’s the role of your Wedding DJ to create the atmosphere at your wedding reception. It’s what they’re paid for. A good Wedding DJ should be an expert in their field and should know what music is relevant for the audience and atmosphere they’re in.
Find a wedding DJ who will act as entertainment consultant and take you through the process to ensure you’re 100% happy and comfortable with what you’re paying for.
Is it a proper company – rather than a guy with a hobby – have they got insurance ?
As many other similar blog posts have neglected too, I think a Wedding DJ who offers a Guarantee is paramount to your peace of mind and safety for your wedding.
DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ
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The Most Popular Wedding Songs for 2013 have been released! This particular list of Popular Weddings includes Most Popular First Dance, Most Popular Bouquet Toss, Most Popular Garter, Most Poplar Bridal Party Dance, Most Popular Money Dace, Most Pop;jar Cake Cutting and Most Popular Bridal Party Introductions Songs. In additional, it includes Most Popular Ceremony, Most Popular Processional and Most Popular Recessional Songs.
Most Popular Wedding Songs 2013 – DJ Intelligence
These comprehensive charts are compiled by analyzing millions of actual client requests made through the DJ Intelligence music request system at weddings and parties around the world in 2013. These PDFs may be distributed to other DJs and shared with your clients with our compliments. The charts are copyright 2014 by Intelligence, Inc. and may not be republished without our express written consent. Intelligence, Inc. is not responsible for errors or omissions.
I did not think Jason Mraz ” I Won’t Give Up” would be the most requested Wedding First Dance Song of 2013. In fact, I do not think any of my Brides and Grooms have chosen it as their First Dance Songs. With that said, my Brides and Grooms are rarely following the most popular trends and choose songs very personal to them, often unique and alternative. It would be interesting to determine what are the Most Popular Weddings Songs that my Brides and Grooms chose this year.
I am impressed with how many Country Songs are near the top of the list of Most Popular Wedding Songs of 2013. Each year the under of crossover Country Songs included by Brides and Grooms that are not primarily Country Music listeners grows. They seem to work well for First Dance Songs and other Wedding Traditional Songs.
I was recently sent to find the song Wildlight Twirl Me for a musician friend and when I heard it, WOW! What an interesting and magical tune! It’s rare to hear artists that can meld and shape a song with such grace and flow as Wildlight Twirl Me. Every time I hear it I want to get up and move as if floating on a cloud. Hope you have a similar experience.
Wildlight Twirl Me is music producer David Sugalski aka Polish Ambassador and vocalist Ayla Nereo.
Wildlight Twirl Me Music Video
Wildlight Twirl Me Featuring Ayla Nereo
“Can you fall in love with a sound? Can love itself be expressed in sound? Because if so, this is surely that sound…” ~ Collapse Board
Ayla Nereo’s voice hits straight to the heart. With an array of loop-pedals by her side, she layers vocal melodies into majestic, sweeping harmonies and weaves magical threads of guitar, kalimba, piano, and percussion into each live performance. Her lucid storytelling and lyrical imagery are water for the thirsty soul; sounds embodying the many folds of our own selves. Ayla’s music is both timeless and modern; circle songs and roots music meet folktronica. Crafting an immersive soundscape we can rest in, her gentle intention guides us into a more open and receptive state. Each performance is a journey: an inspired, wondrous experience that holds you by the heart and doesn’t let go. www.aylanereo.com
Wildlight Twirl Me Featuring The Polish Amassador
For the Polish Ambassador project, born on the richly-colored streets of Chicago and San Francisco, infectious melody is paramount. However, this never overshadows the depth and harmonic complexity that have made the Ambassador a favorite amongst festival curators and beat aficionados worldwide. Over the course of 6 years, his sound has dipped and swirled through a staggering range of styles, with each album exploring uncharted sonic territory. Warm, analogue dreamwave; mind-altering glitch; world-infused groove; bass-fueled breaks; sexified down-tempo; electric lullabies; and psy-fi funk are just a few of the genres that have poured from the Ambassador’s soul into earbuds and ghetto-blasters across the galaxy.
Despite the political connotations of his name, the Ambassador is not a political partisan. Rather, he is a diplomat for a new paradigm rooted in creative joy, radical self-expression, and ecological principles. As part of this mission, the Ambassador has committed to carbon-neutral touring, instigating exploratory dance, and igniting fan participation.
Flanked on the Ambassador’s left is visual artist Liminus, a master of translating dynamic, sonic landscapes into breathtaking video projection. Liminus’s improvisational abilities are a perfect complement to the Ambassador’s custom-tailored audio transmission, and his presence on stage allows for an audio/visual synergy rarely witnessed in electronic music performance. Together, the duo will take you on a voyage that leaves you drenched in sweat, with a smile slapped on your face, and a heart busted wide open.
The Polish Ambassador
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With Wedding Season as a Rhode Island Wedding DJ mostly resting until Spring, I wanted to share with you some of the less mainstream songs that made it into Wedding Ceremony, First Dance, Cake Cutting and Last Dance songs at Weddings this past year. This review will feature one of my favorite artists, Jack Johnson Better Together!
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Jack Johnson - Better Together
Jack Johnson Better Together Story
Jack Johnson Better Together is a song written and performed by Jack Johnson. As well as being the first track on Johnson’s album In Between Dreams, which was released in February 2005, “Better Together” was released as a single in January 2006. It charted at #24 in theUnited Kingdom. In the United States, a live version from the En Concertlive album was released as a single in 2009, peaking at #23 on the Mediabase Triple A chart. It was also included in a Cuban remix of the song which was included in Rhythms del Mundo. An edited version of Better Together featuring a ukulele was included in the album, The Mango Tree.
Jack Johnson Better Together with Jack Johnson Story
Jack Johnson (born May 18, 1975) is an Americanfolk rock singer-songwriter, surfer, filmmaker, musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released five more albums, a number of EPs and surfing movies/soundtracks. He is also known for organizing an annual event, the Kōkua Festival. Notable songs from Johnson’s repertoire include “Upside Down“; “Flake“; “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing“; “If I Had Eyes“; “You and Your Heart“; “Taylor“; and “Better Together”
On July 22, 2000, Johnson married his college sweetheart Kim. They have three children, two boys and a girl. Johnson lives on the North Shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. In an interview with Johnson, Ann Donahue from Billboard described Johnson’s family life by saying “There is often trouble in balancing the life of an artist, environmentalist, and family man, but Johnson seems to have the niche for such a challenge. This time around, he’s found a pace that agrees with him…bringing his family along so he can spend mornings with them sightseeing.” Both Johnson and his wife refuse to talk about or release any intimate information concerning their children
In 2008, Johnson and his wife Kim created the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, a non-profit public charity supporting environmental, art, and music education worldwide. Jack and Kim Johnson also founded the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation in 2003. Johnson and his family work hard every year at festivals and concerts alike, to raise money for causes they feel are most important. Johnson recorded a cover of John Lennon‘s “Imagine” for the 2007 benefit album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, which was also included on the 2009 benefit album Rhythms del Mundo Classics. In talking about Johnson and his career choices, Rolling Stone wrote: “It is a typically generous move from Johnson, who has used his multi-platinum success to support causes he cares about.” Although the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization that “focuses on environmental, arts and music education,” it has raised more than $750,000 from 2009 to 2010 to give away. Johnson was in Osaka, Japan on his To The Sea 2010 World Tour at the time of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan. He was in a hotel with his family when it struck. After having to postpone the rest of his tour, he donated $50,000 to GlobalGiving‘s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
On September 22, 2012 he donated his time to play a few songs at Farm Aid 2012 in Hershey,PA. Later in 2012, Jack donated $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief and added links on his website for others to donate:
“After years of touring and surfing along the East Coast, I have made so many great friends. It is heartbreaking to see the images and hear their stories. I just made donations to help recover and relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Below is a list of groups you can support. If you can’t donate money, you can donate food, supplies or your time. Our East Coast family, friends and neighbors need our help. Aloha- Jack”
Jack Johnson Better Together Live Music Video
Jack Johnson Better Together is such beautiful, sweet and peaceful song. Jack Johnson is one of the few acoustic guitarist, signer and songwriters that reaches such a wide audience with soulful lyrics, vocals, guitar and melodies.
What do you like best about Jack Johnson Better Together?
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The Wedding Last Dance Songs are not as popular as The Bridal Party Introduction Songs, First Dance Songs, Father-Daughter Dance Songs, Mother-Son Dance Songs or Cake Cutting Songs but they are still an essential component of many Weddings. The Wedding Last Dance Song can be that moment when The Bride and Groom acknowledge what has just taken place and maybe even what is next for them.
The Weding Last Dance Song can be fast, slow or a combination fo fast ands slow like Donna Summer – Last Dance or Billy Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, which both start slow and become uptempo songs along the way. It can also be a Party Song for your Wedding Last Dance like Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’, Green Day – Time Of Your Life (Good Riddance), Garth Brooks – Friends In Low Places or Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline that all your friends and family can join in celebrating the moment with you. Some Brides and Grooms prefer a nice quiet, still Wedding Last Dance Songs like Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight, Norah Jones – Come Away With Me or Lonestar – Amazed. One of my favorite Wedding Last Dance Songs is Jack Johnson – Better Together. I think it has such a nice vibe and feeling to end your special night!
The following are the Top 50 Most Requested Wedding Last Dance Songs for 2011 as compiled by DJ Intelligence
Michael Buble – Save The Last Dance For Me
Billy Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
Donna Summer – Last Dance
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Semisonic – Closing Time
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Taylor Swift – Today Was A Fairytale
Etta James – At Last
Green Day – Time Of Your Life (Good Riddance)
Billy Joel – Piano Man
Frank Sinatra – New York, New York
Louis Armstrong – (What A) Wonderful World
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
Sister Sledge – We Are Family
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Ray Lamontagne – You Are The Best Thing
AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight
Brad Paisley – Then
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Garth Brooks – Friends In Low Places
Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Chris Brown – Forever
Spaniels – Goodnight Sweetheart
Daft Punk – One More Time
Dave Matthews Band – You And Me
Don McLean – American Pie
Big & Rich – Lost In This Moment
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Iz – Over The Rainbow
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Shania Twain – From This Moment On
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli – Time To Say Goodbye
Journey – Faithfully
Rascal Flatts – Bless The Broken Road
Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
George Strait – I Cross My Heart
Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack
Rusted Root – Send Me On My Way
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – I’ve Had The Time Of My Life
Jay-Z ft Mr. Hudson – Young Forever
Beatles – All You Need Is Love
Cascada – Evacuate The Dance Floor
Edwin Mccain – I Could Not Ask For More
Rihanna – Don’t Stop The Music
Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey (I Love You)
Jack Johnson – Better Together
Lonestar – Amazed
Which are your favorite Wedding Last Dance Songs and which surprised that were not added to the list by DJ Intelligence?
The following are the Top 50 Most Requested Cake Cutting Songs for 2011 as compiled by DJ Intelligence. Cake Cutting is a fun and honored tradition at most Western Weddings.
The wedding cake is often a multi-tiered layer cake that is elaborately decorated with white frosting. Some couples have a smaller display cake, which is supplemented by sheet cake.
The groom’s cake is a tradition observed mainly in the southern United States. In the Colonial and Victorian eras, the white-iced bride’s cake was considered “too light” for male tastes, and a second cake choice—usually a dark, liquor-soaked fruitcake—was also offered. Today, chocolate is popular, although the groom’s cake may be in any flavor and is usually shaped or decorated as something significant to the groom, such as a favorite hobby or sport.
If a full meal is served, the wedding cake is usually served after the meal. Otherwise, the cake may be served as soon as the family has received all of the guests.
Commonly, the couple ceremonially cut the first piece of the cake, and in a nod to an ancient Roman wedding rite, may feed a bite to one another and perhaps sip a glass of wine or other drink with linked arms. Then the cake is served to the guests. Like being asked to pour tea at a formal tea party, being asked to serve the cake is generally considered an honor
Top 50 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs
Archies – Sugar, Sugar
James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me
U2 – Sweetest Thing
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat – Lucky
Jack Johnson – Better Together
Four Tops – I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Beatles – When I’m Sixty-Four
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
Plain White T’s – 1,2,3,4 (I Love You)
Average White Band – Cut The Cake
Queen – You’re My Best Friend
Pat Benatar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Frank Sinatra – Love And Marriage
Cake – Love You Madly
Unkle Kracker – Smile
Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Beatles – All You Need Is Love
Dean Martin – That’s Amore
Iz – Over The Rainbow
Michael Buble – How Sweet It Is
Michael Buble – Everything
Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am
Turtles – Happy Together
Sarah McLaughlin – Ice Cream
Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe
Etta James – At Last
Christina Aguilera – Candyman
Big & Rich – Lost In This Moment
Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
Counting Crows – Accidentally In Love
Ray Lamontagne – You Are The Best Thing
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Louis Armstrong – (What A) Wonderful World
Harry Connick, Jr. – Recipe For Love
Lonestar – Amazed
Bob Marley – Is This Love?
Michael Franti & Spearhead – Say Hey (I Love You)
Tim McGraw – My Best Friend
Taylor Swift – Today Was A Fairytale
K-Ci & Jojo – All My Life
Taylor Swift – Love Story
U2 – Beautiful Day
Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This
Harry Connick, Jr. – It Had To Be You
Adam Sandler – Grow Old With You
Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Dave Matthews Band – You And Me
Dixie Cups – Chapel Of Love
I noticed that The Beatles “In My Life” is not on the list for 2011 Cake Cutting Songs, but I am pretty sure it was for 2012. It is a beautiful song and becoming very popular again as a Cake Cutting Song. It is always interesting to me as a professional Wedding DJ when old songs get a second life, years later for what seems out of the blue.
