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music/dj?

posted at 2/10/2012 11:06 AM EST on theknot.com
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 I'm having a sunday wedding, the ceremony and the reception are in the same place,We are having just a cake and toast reception, the ceremony starts at 1:30, the reception at 2:00. I have got a dj, The reception will only be from 2-5 pm. Between doing the cake,toast,first dance, garter toss, should i have dancing??? I really want a casual wedding, not a party. But i also think it would be nice for people to be able to dance, do u think it ok to just play love songs, and just have guest slow dance, if they like. Or just use the dj for background music?
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 If you don't want a club like party then just let the DJ know.  He/She is professional and will play the music that you want.  I think it would be nice to have some love/slow songs so some people can dance to.  If you don't want any up-beat just let the DJ know that if anybody requests it he/she is going to have to politely let them know "no." 
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 Ditto Tiffanie.  Just explain to your DJ the type of party you have in mind and they'll be able to handle it.  FWIW, my FI and I are also trying to avoid a "club" atmosphere, so our DJ is going to stick to oldies (40s/50s/60s, Sinatra/big band/etc.) - guests who want to dance can dance to that, but it's not the same atmosphere as you would get playing Jay Z and the Black-Eyed Peas, KWIM?
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