DJJawz_holidayinn_Ocean_City_Wedding

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Hitched Photography & DJ Jawz at Justin's Wedding

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Your Wedding DJ

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One of the least understood aspects of wedding planning on the beach is the reception entertainment. You will spend, by far, the most time during your wedding day at the reception, typically four to five hours. Your vows will take about an hour, picture taking, another hour, dinner, an hour or two. How do you plan for four hours of music and entertainment?
Simple, Allow Jason Williams aka DJ Jawz handle all the entertainment, utilizing years experience performing at over 500 wedding receptions in Ocean City and surrounding areas.

This is your day... you are the reason everyone has gathered together. The DJ's most important job is to handle the transitions between activities effectively and professionally, so that you can relax and enjoy yourselves and your guests. It's my job to keep the party moving along. D.J. Jawz will work closely with the photographer, videographer and the banquet hall, hotel or the caterers so that things go as smoothly as possible.

The cocktail hour
During the cocktail hour, you are having your pictures taken and preparing to make your entrance to the reception. D.J. Jawz will play a mix of background instrumental, smooth jazz, & love songs at a low volume to allow your guests to socialize comfortably. People of all ages come from far and wide for wedding receptions. Some of them haven't seen each other in years. They'd much rather catch up on news, or meet new friends than be bombarded with loud music from an overzealous DJ.

The wedding party introductions
When the bride and groom are ready, D.J. Jawz will help line up the wedding party to make sure I have the correct order and pronunciations (grandparents (optional), parents, bridesmaids and ushers, flower girl and ring bearer, maid or matron of honor and best man, and finally, bride and groom). The introductions begin! Once the bride and groom have entered the room the traditional wedding activities continue... the bride and groom's first dance, the parent dances, the blessing and finally the toast, usually given by the best man.

Dinner and other associated activities
As dinner begins, D.J. Jawz usually plays soft music in the background, allowing you and your guests to enjoy each others' company.

After dinner, other traditional activities are performed: cake cutting, garter/bouquet toss, etc.

Once you've decided to book D.J. Jawz for your event, you will get an e-mail containing the written contract and related materials. I will send the contract and a simple Wedding Reception Planner. You will be asked to provide information like which song you want for "your first dance" and which of the given activities you want to take part in (bouquet and garter, dollar dance, cake cutting, etc.). Other information you will need to provide is parents' names, grandparents' names, bridal party members, any special announcements to be made (birthdays, anniversaries...), special requests and dedications, etc. There's no need to plan every song for the entire reception. If there is some special activity you want to add, you will have the opportunity to do that, too.

Just as important as what you want is what you do not want. Pre-planning sessions including a Music Consultation will help determine what styles and/or particular songs you do or do not want played at your event.

I look forward to meeting with you and discussing all the arrangements for your Big Day.

I take great pride in Making Your Beach Wedding Day .... Special!