Music decisions for outdoor reception?

Laureena23

We're having our reception at his family property and I'm just trying to figure out how to plan the music..

The reception is mainly just going to be a big outdoor party. Theres not really enough electric for a DJ but if I HAD to, I could figure a way to do it. Has anyone used those DJ machines where you upload all the songs you want and just set it up yourself?

Any other ideas would be helpful-I'm getting too confused with this one on what to do! lol

christinelyn0131

Just plug your iPod into some speakers! Have a friend or BM press play for your first dance song, then put a wedding playlist on shuffle!

COnoviaSarah

I'm doing an iTunes reception and I know some people are against the idea, but I think it will be perfect for what we want our reception to be like.  We're having an outdoor reception, too and with no dancing.  So, I'm making a playlist of songs that will be good background music.  We'll bring speakers and my laptop to the wedding and basically press play.  I'll have my sisters "keep an eye" on things, but otherwise it will be simple.  We won't need any announcements since we aren't doing any of the traditional things, so it was an easy decision for us.  It's actually kind of fun to pick the songs, too (once I got past the overwhelmed feeling!).

TaylorBivens

Me too I am doing the ipod with the speakers idea. It is soo much cheaper plus you know exactly what is on your list.

Laureena23

Thanks ladies! I keep feeling like I'm going to miss out on a big reception but we are simple and really just want to have a good time and not have to worry about all the things that go along with a big reception!

Outside, BBQ, music and family is all we need.

jbrooks4

I know that people frown on Ipod music but... you have to cut somewhere. my sister had a friend run the ipod and it went fine!