Wedding Planning

Memorable moments are created in the planning process.

Article by Eric Zimmermann, DJ/Master of Ceremonies, Pianist, Band Leader

I love to work with a couple who are passonate about creating their wedding. This kind of couple brings a lot of ideas to the planning table and can envision their wedding day months before. They recognize that people (not things) create the moment. This kind of couple has fun putting it all together.

Wedding planning is all about the creativity of the couple and their ideas for the wedding. In planning a wedding sometimes ideas all come at once; writing these ideas down and organizing them in sequence and importance is part of wedding planning.

Your DJ / Master of Ceremonies will be the "man out front" who will be conducting the festivities and so he should be included in the planning process.

It is truly a joy to work with a bridal couple and their families who are inspired by the coming special day.

Here are some ideas, traditions and options to consider when planning a wedding:

- Wedding Rehearsal Dinner.

- Personalized Wedding Vows.


- Candle Lighting.


- Sand Ceremony.


- Wine Ceremony.


- Tea Ceremony.


- Flowers to mothers during the wedding ceremony.


- Grand Entrance.


- Bride and Groom’s First Dance.


- Father Daughter Dance.


- Mother Son Dance.


- Meaningful toasts by the Bestman,
Maid of Honor, Father of the Bride, etc.


- Parents (of the bride and groom) dancing to the song that was their first dance when they were married. Then inviting to the dance floor all married couples.


- Acknowledging the Longest Married Couple.


- Guests or family members who are especially good dancers or performers.


- A friend reading a poem.


- Something about the families that is a tradition, hobby or special interest that can be acknowledged.


- Out of town guests can be acknowledged.


- An anniversary or birthday can be recognized.


- Guests relaying a humorous story or fond remembrance.


- "The Story" - of how the bride and groom met.


- Center Piece Giveaway.


- Slide Show or Video Presentation.


- Group Photograph.


- Groom and Bride going table to table to
greet guests and take photos.


- Bouquet Toss.


- Garter Toss.


- Thank you on the microphone by
the Groom and Bride.


- Last Dance.


- After Party.

- Day after the wedding Family Brunch.