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mixing a pro dj with a family friend musician

batfacepattermonthbatfacepattermonth
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Does anyone have any ideas on how I might incorporate both a dj and a live singer/guitar player into my reception? My bff has offered to play a few songs for the reception and I would love to take her up on it, but I can't figure out logistics of where to mix it in. She does not want to do ceremony music (not her style). It's not quite what we have in mind for our first dance (though we could try to be flexible there), and cocktail hour doesn't make sense because that will be more quiet music, so would it be weird to break into live music after the first dances are done, and then go back to a dj after she's done her songs? Wait until the end of the reception and cut the dj off early? Do the live music as a prelude to the first dance, THEN the first dance, and dj? 

Her music is danceable, and she would probably do a slow song and a couple fast songs.

Suggestions greatly appreciated! At this point I think she'd be hurt if we have to turn her down. Thanks!!!!
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  • batfacepattermonthbatfacepattermonth
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    Edie- So that would be somewhere in the middle of the reception- you think that'd be good?
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  • batfacepattermonthbatfacepattermonth
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    I trust your judgement! ;-) Thanks!
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  • tldhtldh member
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    edited January 2012
    Make sure your DJ is on board with this.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_mixing-pro-dj-family-friend-musician?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:b37a32e3-aae5-4c9d-9844-53068bad0a4dPost:5f5cac35-a74f-48f8-802d-e7260a5faddb">Re: mixing a pro dj with a family friend musician</a>:
    [QUOTE]Make sure your DJ is on board with this.
    Posted by tldh[/QUOTE]

    <div>Agreed.  I would explain the situation to your DJ and see what s/he recommends.  </div>
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  • StephBeanWed61502StephBeanWed61502 member
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    Usually the DJ takes a break while dinner (or lunch or whatever meal) is served - any chance your friend could play during that time?  I've been to several weddings where a live musician (singer, guitarist, etc.) has taken over for that portion of the evening, and it's lovely to have live music.
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  • batfacepattermonthbatfacepattermonth
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    We'll be discussing it with the DJ very very soon.

    Steph, it's good to hear that others have done it. I have never been to a wedding where there was both a DJ and a live portion, I wasn't sure if it was odd.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_mixing-pro-dj-family-friend-musician?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:b37a32e3-aae5-4c9d-9844-53068bad0a4dPost:592d6bf5-ff29-4a37-b111-f5df1839fd46">Re: mixing a pro dj with a family friend musician</a>:
    [QUOTE]We'll be discussing it with the DJ very very soon. Steph, it's good to hear that others have done it. I have never been to a wedding where there was both a DJ and a live portion, I wasn't sure if it was odd.
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    <div>Honestly, I'd never seen it before, but within the last year or so, I've seen it like 3 times!  As far as I know, the live performers were all employed by the DJ companies, so you still need to clear it with the DJ, but otherwise, I think it'll be really cool.</div>
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