Services We Provide
We will act as your personal reception coordinator, working with the
photographer, caterer, videographer and other vendors to ensure that
your event goes smoothly. Your DJ will customize your event according to
your particular requirements.At your event, in addition to coordinating
everything, your disc jockey will “MC” the event and make all the
announcements. Your DJ will also play a wide variety of music, so regardless
of your guest’s ages or musical tastes, they will all have a great time!
We will act as your personal reception coordinator, working with the
photographer, caterer, videographer and other vendors to ensure that
your event goes smoothly. Your DJ will customize your event according to
your particular requirements.At your event, in addition to coordinating
everything, your disc jockey will “MC” the event and make all the
announcements. Your DJ will also play a wide variety of music, so regardless
of your guest’s ages or musical tastes, they will all have a great time!
At your event, in addition to coordinating everything, your disc jockey will
“MC” the event and make all the announcements. Your DJ will also play a
wide variety of music, so regardless of your guest’s ages or musical tastes,
they will all have a great time!
“MC” the event and make all the announcements. Your DJ will also play a
wide variety of music, so regardless of your guest’s ages or musical tastes,
they will all have a great time!
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The Reception
Receiving Line vs. Bridal Party Introductions
Traditionally, newlyweds have followed their wedding ceremony with a time
consuming "receiving line." Today, the majority of Chicagoland Brides and Grooms are
choosing to allow their Disc Jockey from The United Entertainers to introduce the
entire Bridal Party (including parents of the newlyweds) as they first enter the
banquet room. This practice often frees up more time for fun later during dancing.
Disposable Cameras
An increasing number of newlyweds are now having one disposable camera placed on
each banquet table. This practice allows audience members to become interactive
participants, and provides Brides and Grooms with informal pictures that their
professional photographer might not capture on film.
Assigned Seating
Why do newlyweds agree to assign seating for guests at their wedding reception?
Although this idea may sound good in theory and provides some control over their
guests, it's not always popular! Additionally, some newlyweds and party planners
sometimes spend hours and hours trying to figure out the perfect seating arrangement
only to face the ire of disappointed adults who prefer to make their own decisions. At
some wedding receptions and other social events, a small number of guests sometimes
ignore assigned seating instructions and instead sit next to friends or relatives whom
they have not seen in years. Other guests who have been assigned seats in the left field
bleachers sometimes ignore their seating instructions and quietly move to a closer table
occupied with people they know. This can cause problems for some people who are
unable to sit at their assigned tables because all the chairs are occupied, and for other
couples who eat alone because everyone assigned to their table has moved to other
locations! It is usually best to just reserve one or two tables for immediate family.
It's Time for Toasts!
What would a wedding reception be without a sweating Best Man trying to decide at
the last minute what he is going to say during his toast to the newlyweds? At many
receptions, these remarks are followed by additional toasts from the Maid/Matron of
Honor, Parents of the Bride and/or Groom, and sometimes by the newlyweds
themselves. After the meal (before the First Dance), additional speeches and/or live
entertainment by special guests (singers, dancers, etc.) may follow.
After Meal/Before First Dance
After the newlyweds finish their meal, they usually go table to table to visit their
guests. Once the dancing starts, it is very difficult to get to speak with every guest,
because everybody is up moving around. This post-meal time is also sometimes used
by their professional photographer to capture a few additional formal pictures prior to
the start of dancing
First Dance
The Bride and Groom always select a slow song for their first dance. Although
customarily the bride and groom dance the entire song alone on the dance floor, some
newlyweds instruct the disc jockey to invite their parents or the rest of the Bridal
Party to join them on the dance floor halfway through this song.
Last Dance
Here in Chicagoland, most Brides and Grooms do not choose a specific Last Dance,
but they may do so if they wish. After the last dance is finished, the reception is
assumed to be over except for last minute congratulations.
Receiving Line vs. Bridal Party Introductions
Traditionally, newlyweds have followed their wedding ceremony with a time
consuming "receiving line." Today, the majority of Chicagoland Brides and Grooms are
choosing to allow their Disc Jockey from The United Entertainers to introduce the
entire Bridal Party (including parents of the newlyweds) as they first enter the
banquet room. This practice often frees up more time for fun later during dancing.
Disposable Cameras
An increasing number of newlyweds are now having one disposable camera placed on
each banquet table. This practice allows audience members to become interactive
participants, and provides Brides and Grooms with informal pictures that their
professional photographer might not capture on film.
Assigned Seating
Why do newlyweds agree to assign seating for guests at their wedding reception?
Although this idea may sound good in theory and provides some control over their
guests, it's not always popular! Additionally, some newlyweds and party planners
sometimes spend hours and hours trying to figure out the perfect seating arrangement
only to face the ire of disappointed adults who prefer to make their own decisions. At
some wedding receptions and other social events, a small number of guests sometimes
ignore assigned seating instructions and instead sit next to friends or relatives whom
they have not seen in years. Other guests who have been assigned seats in the left field
bleachers sometimes ignore their seating instructions and quietly move to a closer table
occupied with people they know. This can cause problems for some people who are
unable to sit at their assigned tables because all the chairs are occupied, and for other
couples who eat alone because everyone assigned to their table has moved to other
locations! It is usually best to just reserve one or two tables for immediate family.
It's Time for Toasts!
What would a wedding reception be without a sweating Best Man trying to decide at
the last minute what he is going to say during his toast to the newlyweds? At many
receptions, these remarks are followed by additional toasts from the Maid/Matron of
Honor, Parents of the Bride and/or Groom, and sometimes by the newlyweds
themselves. After the meal (before the First Dance), additional speeches and/or live
entertainment by special guests (singers, dancers, etc.) may follow.
After Meal/Before First Dance
After the newlyweds finish their meal, they usually go table to table to visit their
guests. Once the dancing starts, it is very difficult to get to speak with every guest,
because everybody is up moving around. This post-meal time is also sometimes used
by their professional photographer to capture a few additional formal pictures prior to
the start of dancing
First Dance
The Bride and Groom always select a slow song for their first dance. Although
customarily the bride and groom dance the entire song alone on the dance floor, some
newlyweds instruct the disc jockey to invite their parents or the rest of the Bridal
Party to join them on the dance floor halfway through this song.
Last Dance
Here in Chicagoland, most Brides and Grooms do not choose a specific Last Dance,
but they may do so if they wish. After the last dance is finished, the reception is
assumed to be over except for last minute congratulations.