I have been a wedding DJ as my full time job for a long time now. I have seen a LOT of things. I have tried a LOT of things. But most of all I have learned a LOT of things. One thing I have definitely learned over the years is sometimes less is more when it comes to wedding entertainment.
Well … that seems like a weird statement coming from someone that relies on providing wedding entertainment services as their job! But stick with me …
Do I think you should hire a professional to look after your entertainment? Absolutely.
I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t hire a professional to take care of this important element of your day. But what I have learned over the years is this …
Less can be more. I have fallen (as many DJs) do into being distracted by “things”. More lights, bigger speakers, lasers, smoke machines, bubble machines … none of which really created a better experience for the event.
See … I have learned that it isn’t the “stuff” that creates a great entertainment experience for you or your guests. It’s not the physical things I bring to a wedding that creates the experience, it’s the intangible things.
I have spent many years learning from the best of the best in the industry from all over the world what it truly means to entertain people, and not ONE of them said it was a piece of equipment. It was learning to engage with people though all sorts of things that I bring to the event.
Entertainment is more than just playing the music, it is finding ways to entertain all the guests that might not be into music that much. Music is great, it sets the soundtrack to your day, but there has to be other elements that will give your guests a memorable experience.
To this day, I am still learning and will continue to be a constant student of finding new and exciting ways to add elements to weddings for my clients. If you want me to bring all the lights and effects, I can certainly do that, but I can also tell you that this is not what your guests will remember.
Human interaction and experiences are remembered long after the light show is forgotten.
It’s all about connecting on a human level.
Warmly,
Nik Reeds
