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DJ Announcements

NymeruNymeru member
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Is it tacky to have the DJ announce the bridal party?  My DJ is adamant that it's just what is done, but the only times this has seemed appropriate to me was when the bridal party had some sort of elaborate entrance/dance to perform.  Otherwise I've always felt like it was a bit circus-y.  I'm not one for huge displays, and personally (when I was a bridesmaid) never really liked feeling like I was being paraded in front of the crowd for the reception when all everyone really wanted to see was the bride and groom.  What do you guys think?  Is it a let-down when just the bride and groom are announced?  I'm not planning a huge entrance for my bridal party, so wouldn't it be kind of anti-climatic to have them announced, and then have them just walk into the room and take a seat?
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  • LondonLisaLondonLisa member
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    You absolutely do not have to do it if you don't want to. Your DJ works for you and should never be "adamant" about doing anything, except making you happy. I have seen it done both ways at weddings and really thought nothing of it. I am only having my Fi and I announced.

    Skip the display, just announce you two. If your DJ gives you any grief about this, I would consider looking for a new one or having a chat about what you expect from your vendors.
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  • melbensomelbenso member
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    FI and I are not having our bridal party announced, just us.

    And honestly, whenever I go to the wedding, I could care less who the bridal party is. I'm there to see the bride and groom.
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  • RebeccaFlowerRebeccaFlower member
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    melbenso said:
    FI and I are not having our bridal party announced, just us. And honestly, whenever I go to the wedding, I could care less who the bridal party is. I'm there to see the bride and groom.
    We did a hybrid.. bridal party, then parents, then us but that meant everyone just wanted in a group. If anyone cares who is who, they've probably already figured it out from the ceremony.
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  • vk2204vk2204 member
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    The DJ announced the bridal party before us, but as far as I know they did not do any crazy dance moves or anything, they just walked in.
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  • ElcaBElcaB member
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    I really don't get why the bridal party is announced ever --- it seem kind of unnecessary. Be firm with your DJ --- if you don't want it, don't allow him/her to do it. With this DJ, you might want to make sure your request is written on paper/emailed so you have proof you made it in case he/she decides to ignore your instructions. 
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  • ashleyepashleyep member
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    edited June 2014
    I certainly don't think it's tacky. You don't have to do it. I'm not a big fan of the crazy intros where the pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen do something silly. At my friends wedding, the groomsman I was paired with found out that I was a cheerleader and wanted to lift me up. Dude, I don't know you - you're not man-handling me while I'm wearing a strapless dress. So we just walked in arm and arm.

    If your bridal party isn't the outgoing type, and it's not something you want to do, don't worry about it. Most guests don't really care about who your bridal party is anyway. And it will get them do dinner faster.
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  • luckysnorkelluckysnorkel member
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    I don't find it tacky, but I often think it's unnecessary (unless there's some sort of choreographed thing planned, or something special like that).  They get their honor moment when they enter and stand during the ceremony.
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  • indianaalumindianaalum member
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    It is certainly not tacky to do it, but it is also your choice to decline it if you would like to decline it, as well
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  • climbingsingleclimbingsingle member
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    I don't see why it would be tacky. Most weddings I've attended (and stood up in) had the bridal party announced. 
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  • mysticlmysticl member
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    luckysnorkel said:
    I don't find it tacky, but I often think it's unnecessary (unless there's some sort of choreographed thing planned, or something special like that).  They get their honor moment when they enter and stand during the ceremony.
    I don't think it's so much to honor them as to identify them by name.  With that being said we just had the DJ announce us when we came in so we didn't have to try to corral everyone.  

    OP, your DJ is right in that it is what is done, often.  But that doesn't mean it has to be done.  At the end of the day you are the one paying him so it's not up to him.  Do what you are comfortable with.  
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  • JellyBean52513JellyBean52513 member
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    I bet that your DJ is adamant about it because it gives him an extra opportunity to put on a show. He gets to the vocal presence on the mic, he gets to play the intro music, he gets another chance to play MC. He's probably used to it, probably enjoys it, and doesn't want to miss out on it at your wedding. That being said, it's entirely up to you and you are totally within your rights to insist on it not being done.
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  • OwningAHome1981OwningAHome1981 member
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    ClimbingBrideNY said:

    I don't see why it would be tacky. Most weddings I've attended (and stood up in) had the bridal party announced. 

    Me too. Maybe it's a NY thing? A little recognition is always nice. I have always liked being introduced in if I was in the bridal party.
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  • InkdancerInkdancer member
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    OwningAHome1981 said:
    I don't see why it would be tacky. Most weddings I've attended (and stood up in) had the bridal party announced. 
    Me too. Maybe it's a NY thing? A little recognition is always nice. I have always liked being introduced in if I was in the bridal party.
    It's not, I was introduced at the wedding I was in that took place in Atlanta. I hated it, though... meant we had to line up and wait and we couldn't go to the reception until the B&G were done with all of their pictures too.
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