DJ Johnny Only's Wedding Reception Guide & Worksheet
ph# (607)427-6659
Formal Introductions? _____ If yes, I will line your party up outside the door in the order you have given me. I will check name pronunciations. I will coordinate with the caterer, photographer, and video. I will ask your guests to be seated. We will then proceed with the introductions.
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Just before the formal introductions, would you like grandparents (already seated) to be recognized?
Bride's Grandparents:________________________________________________________
Groom's Grandparents:_______________________________________________________
Parents are frequently announced and walk in with the bridal party.
Bride's Parents:___________________________________________________
Groom's Parents:__________________________________________________
<<Make sure that the Bridal Party knows where they will be seated ahead of time>>
If you would like the relationship of the attendant to the bride or groom to be announced to your guests, Please fill this in under the attendant's name. The relationship can be by blood or by description, such as: best friend since kindergarten or college roommate.
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Bridesmaid:_________________________ Usher:__________________________
Relationship:_________________________ Relationship:_____________________
Maid/Matron of Honor:___________________ Best Man:_____________________
R:___________________________________ R:___________________________
Flower Girl(s):_________________________ Ring Bearer(s): _________________
Relationship:__________________________ Relationship:____________________
The Bride and Groom: (Would you prefer Mr. & Mrs. or perhaps first names?)
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Johnny Only's Wedding Reception Guide & Worksheet ph# (607)427-6659
Photographer:___________________________ Video:_________________________
Caterer & my contact person:______________________________________________
Arrival time of your guests: _____________ Arrival time of Bridal Party: ___
Bar style: _____________how many kids? _____ # of guests:________
Reception floor plan (see drawing)______ Directions to hall (see drawing)___
Important! I will need a table. (A 6 or 8 foot rectangle banquet table is best)
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Will there be a blessing? ____ (By whom?) ______________________________________
A Toast? _____ Champagne? _____________ (by the Best Man?) ________________
Will there be any other toasts?________________________________________________
I will introduce them & hand over my wireless microphone.
Dinner format? ______________Serve time________ Am I invited to eat? _______
Giveaway centerpieces?_____________________________________________________
Kisses?_________________________________________________________________
Bridal couple visiting the tables? _______ How Long?____
*Bridal Couple's First Dance? (Song title & artist)_________________________
<Remember that no one will dance until you open the floor. >_______________________________
<The bridal party can join in halfway through or have their own song. >
Optional Bridal Party Dance? (song name & artist)________________________________
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Divide & Multiply Dance? _________
*Father/Daughter Dance?________________________________
*Mother/Groom Dance? ________________________________
*Wedding Cake Cutting?________________________________
*Bouquet and Garter? __________________________________
Would you like a "Dollar Dance"?_____________ With shots or other giveaway?__________
Anniversary Elimination Dance?_________________________________________________
Any ethnic traditions or dances you would like?_____________________________________
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Will any friends or relatives be celebrating Birthdays or Anniversaries you would like to acknowledge?_______________________________________________________________
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Special requests or dedications ahead of time?_______________________________________
Would the Bride and Groom like to say a few words? _______
Will you be leaving the room with the photographer or videographer?____
Comments?____ _____________ ________________________________________________
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I welcome a list of your favorite songs! Remember that I can play only fifteen songs per hour (assuming an average of four minutes per song). I know you will insist that I take requests from your guests (within reason, of course). Lastly, I humbly make my living by knowing how to "read the crowd". Giving me free rein with the play list will increase the spontaneity and fun experienced during the festive portion of your reception! Having a list of your favorite songs allows me to work in the ones that lend themselves to the mood of your party. This best serves you and the flow of the dancing, simultaneously!
