Observations and Free Wedding Ideas
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
In a recent article, I discussed some of the reasons why Spotify seems like a good idea for some brides. But of course, it doesn't matter what I think, the fact remains brides will continue to suggest "Spotify is free so you don't need a DJ" on wedding discussion...
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?
Reasonably Priced? Affordable? Do these actually help you?
“Reasonably Priced” is subjective, relative, and baseless. “Affordable” means nothing to anyone other than the person paying for it. Neither term will help you find what you really want.
Those “three little words” that mean so much
Some of the most important questions I ask have nothing to do with music or songs or how many lights you’re expecting.
Ceremony Music and Wedding First Dance Song Ideas
A constantly evolving list of song ideas for wedding ceremonies, first dance, and father-daughter dance ideas.
Does Your DJ Pay to Play?
A DJ referral or recommendation is usually based on trust. In an earlier article, I suggested one of the most reliable sources of trustworthy vendor information is a DJ referral from wedding venues. This means that the venue has to trust the people they're...
Why no DJ lists this in their wedding package
It doesn't matter what a DJ calls the wedding packages - Gold, Platinum, Slightly Brown. And it doesn't matter what the package costs. There's one thing that just isn't listed. Passion. You can't replicate passion. You can't package passion. You can't teach...