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Tips For A DJ Party

1. Don't put older guests next to the dance floor/speakers. 
 
2. Don't place your DJ out of the way -- your DJ should be seen. DJ's will work hard to get people on the dance floor but they must be seen as part of the action, not just a side show. 
 
3. A party should end when it shouldn't end, Ending a party before it dies down leaves everyone with the feeling that the floor was packed all night. It just feels better when people are left wanting more versus being completely burned out. 
 
4. A small dance floor is better than a large one. Why? The answer is simple, a small one creates the illusion that the floor is full. People are more likely to dance when the crowd on the floor is dense than when they feel like the only ones out there. If people end up dancing on the carpet, no problem.  The story of the dance floor being so full further re-enforces the point.
 
5. Darker is better than lighter for dancing. People feel less of a spectacle when the room is darker
 
6. Keep exit doors closed. Doors are inviting and you don't want to invite people outside of the main room. Having them open allows more light into the room which again works against the dynamics of the dance floor. 
 
7. Brides and Grooms should never stand by the exit door unless they want people to leave. It is odd to explain but when the guests of honor stand by the exit door it draws people to them .
 
8. The Bar should always be in the main room. If a bar is outside of the main room then a huge percentage of potential dancers are unavailable. Bars are like kitchens and they draw people to them. 
 
9. Shut the bar down for 30 minutes before the end of the party, this sends the message that the party is over. (then have the bride and groom move to the door and open it)
 
10. Trust your DJ to choose music that is appropriate.
 
11. Respect the musical opinions of your DJ. Be careful not to blacklist typical wedding music.  People dance to what they know. A wedding reception is not the time to prove to your friends and family that you are into eccentric music. You'll have a lot of people from all generations that want to have a good time so let your DJ do what he does best.
 
 12. It is best for any traditional events or speeches to be done and out of the way before dancing begins. In addition, it is important for pictures of the bridal party and bride and groom to be done, when at all possible, before the dancing begins. 
 
13. Do all you can to arrange your rehearsal dinner 2 nights before, NOT one night before the reception. Why? so the bridal party is not burnt out or hung-over from the night before 
 
14. The quality of your entertainment is the single most important factor that will determine the success or failure of your party. Don't cut corners on the entertainment.

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