Observations and Free Wedding Ideas
Why Use A Professional Wedding MC?
Why Use A Professional Wedding MC? It's simple: Couples choose me because they want all of their guests to be able to relax and enjoy themselves. Why Use a Professional Wedding MC? The first time I was ever asked to MC a wedding, it wasn't because the couple had done...
What Does a Wedding MC Do? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Until you've experienced a great MC at someone else's wedding, it's hard to know what you're actually hiring for. That's completely understandable. The MC role is one of the least visible parts of a wedding — which is, ironically, exactly the point. A great MC works...
Why I Don’t Play at Certain Venues Anymore
If something goes wrong with the sound at a wedding, everyone knows who's responsible. The DJ. It doesn't matter if the venue has impossible acoustics, a vengeful neighbour, or rules written before Bluetooth existed. The DJ turned it up. The DJ caused the problem. The...
How to Speed Up Your Post-Ceremony Group Photos (Without the Stress)
Wedding photos right after the ceremony can be a real black hole in your timeline. You've just said "I do," you're on a high, and now you need to wrangle 50+ guests into specific groups for photos before they all disappear to the bar. And trust me, they will disappear...
Can we skip the wedding bouquet toss?
If you're using Google or even international discussion groups on Facebook or Reddit to research your wedding day planning, you might come across a lot of terms, traditions, or just old-fashioned expectations that we don't see that often anymore. These might include...
Wedding Band or DJ? 5 reasons to have BOTH.
Thninking band or dj for your wedding? Why not have both? Here’s the top 5 reasons why a band and DJ together work well for your wedding reception.
How to plan for a successful Spotify wedding playlist
Risks with Spotify Wedding Music You don't need yet another DJ trying to convince you Spotify will ruin your wedding. But hold on, because chances are you've made up your mind, you have your reasons for going with Spotify for wedding music. This article is meant to...
Everything GOOD about Spotify Wedding Music
Spotify wedding playlists: pros and cons Spotify has been an option for Kiwi wedding couples for over a decade, yet most DJs will do anything to convince you a "Spotify Wedding playlist" is a guaranteed disaster. But not this DJ! There are plenty of great reasons...
Two of the most useless words in weddings
It’s completely understandable as to why couples use either of these words – because nobody told them the truth about the Wedding Police.
Ask Me Why Not To Spotify
A note from 2026: This article focuses on the worst-case scenarios when Spotify replaces a DJ at a wedding. The risks are real — but they're not the whole story. Since writing this I've published a more balanced view that gives Spotify a fair hearing alongside honest...
How To Choose a DJ That Isn’t Just A Booking Agent
Are you talking to a DJ Company or just a DJ Booking Agency? How can you tell the difference? Does it matter? It’s the Apples vs Oranges of hiring a wedding DJ in New Zealand, and here’s a couple of points to help you choose so you don’t end up with a lemon or banana.
Is Spotify wedding music a BAD idea?
Ever wondered why anyone would suggest Spotify is just as good as a wedding DJ? Ever wondered what professional DJs REALLY think about that advice?