{"id":7512,"date":"2020-05-29T12:35:17","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T16:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/?p=7512"},"modified":"2020-05-29T12:36:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T16:36:42","slug":"feature-friday-dj-west-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/blog\/feature-friday-dj-west-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Feature Friday: DJ West Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to figure out how to make the best playlist? Well, look no further as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ West Entertainment<\/a> gives us some insight on how to create the perfect playlist!<\/p>\n<p><em>Who is DJ West Entertainment? How did you begin and why?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7514 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>We are a husband and wife wedding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ team<\/a> dedicated to serving Hampton Roads&#8217; most fun loving couples. Not only do we provide our clients with LITERALLY the best party imaginable, but we also genuinely care about our soon-to-be-married couples. We make it our purpose to walk with you every step of your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding planning journey<\/a>, providing the most personal, friendly &amp; fun <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ service<\/a> for your special day.<\/p>\n<p>We started<a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\"> DJ West Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0 in 2014 (the same year we were married &#8211; we actually <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a>\u2019d our first wedding the same month we were married). In 2017 we both quit our full time jobs to take our wedding DJ business full time!<\/p>\n<p><em> What tips do you have for couples wanting to create the perfect reception playlist? Where should they begin?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Start by making two lists &#8211; one \u201cSlow Songs\u201d list and one \u201cUpbeat Songs\u201d list. Use whatever feels most comfortable: pen and paper, Google Docs, Spotify, or Apple Music. Focus on adding as many of your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">favorite songs<\/a> to those lists as you can. Don\u2019t forget to include some crowd favorites! If you are having a hard time coming up with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">songs<\/a>, \u201cphone a friend!\u201d Ask your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">bridal party<\/a> or your family members to send you ideas or their favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Putting together your list of general songs will help you brainstorm ideas for these \u201cSpecial Songs\u201d for your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding reception<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">Bridal<\/a> Party Entrance Song<\/li>\n<li>First Dance<\/li>\n<li>Parent Dances (Mother-Son, Father-Daughter)<\/li>\n<li>Cake Cutting<\/li>\n<li>Bouquet Toss, Garter Removal, Garter Toss<\/li>\n<li>Last Dance\/ Exit Song<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7513\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7513 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/03.24.2018-Kayla-and-Parker-WEDDING-543-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><sub> Photo: Kay De Lane Photography<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Do you recommend sticking with one genre\/theme or having a mix?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All told, you\u2019ll need almost SIX HOURS of non-stop music throughout your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. That\u2019s a lot of music, so I recommend having a mix &#8211; three different genres is ideal! Having a diverse selection of music is key to ensure everyone will have a great time and will help create perfect balance and flow.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean you must play songs or artists that you don\u2019t like or don\u2019t want to include at your wedding. Remember that your \u201cDo Not Play List\u201d is just as important to your DJ as your playlist. For example, a lot of our clients say,\u00a0 \u201cI don\u2019t like country music or I love country\u201d or\u00a0 \u201cI don\u2019t like rap\/hip-hop or we love hip hop\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t like line dances.\u201d And that\u2019s okay, but the goal is to focus<strong> <em>less<\/em><\/strong> on musical genres and<strong> <em>more<\/em><\/strong> on the people that will be attending your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding<\/a>. What <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">music selections<\/a> will make them happy and get them out on the dance floor?<\/p>\n<p><em>What is the best advice for couples creating their playlist?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Most couples know a TON of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">music<\/a>! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">Music<\/a> is an integral part of most of our lives. We grew up listening to it. We listen to it every day. That amounts to a HUGE catalogue from which we can choose, so the real challenge is usually narrowing down the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">playlist<\/a> or uncertainty about what selections will make people want to get out of their seats and dance.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, there\u2019s really no \u201cwrong\u201d way to select wedding music. It\u2019s really more of a good, better, best scenario. The most ideal situation that \u201cmakes everybody happy\u201d is to have a 50\/50 split playlist with 50% of the music reflecting the couples\u2019 taste and 50% of the music reflecting the wedding guests\u2019 taste. More often than not, these tastes will overlap, and your DJ will help guide you through which songs are best for certain parts of your wedding.<\/p>\n<p>You want to know the real SECRET to creating the BEST WEDDING <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">PLAYLIST<\/a> EVER? One word\u2026 THROWBACKS! When people come to weddings, they want to hear the music they listened to when they were in their teens and early 20s. If you aren\u2019t sure about what stirs up nostalgia in your wedding guests, send them a text, give them a call, or add a music request option to your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/blog\/creating-your-wedding-invitation-suite\/\">invitations.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/west1.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Are there any musical trends or popular wedding songs you\u2019ve noticed and see happening for 2020?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest trends from the last few years that we expect to continue into 2020 and beyond is using covers\/acoustic\/instrumental versions of popular <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">songs<\/a> for important moments &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">bride\u2019<\/a>s entrance, first dance,\u00a0 parent dances, you name it! At the end of the day, couples want their song selections to be unique and reflect who they are. Covers can really help do that.<\/p>\n<p>Weddings in 2020 will also continue to see couples embrace a WIDE variety of music for reception. You can expect everything from Country to Classic Rock to Hip Hop to Top 40! Couples understand the diversity of their guests\u2019 music preferences, and they want to make sure that everyone has the time of their lives!<\/p>\n<p><em>When it comes to picking a DJ, what advice would you give couples still looking for theirs?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You want to determine if the style of your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a> fits the style of your wedding. You have the right to express your individual personality in your wedding, and particularly your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a>. When choosing a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ,<\/a> you should consider things like your <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding<\/a> style, vibe, music preference, and emcee style. Communicate all of these things with your prospective <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a>, and choose someone who is the perfect fit for you! Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a>\u2019s personality should reflect who you are and what you want your wedding to look\/feel like!<\/p>\n<p>Music selection is important as well. You should discuss how you will work together with your DJ to construct your playlist. How will your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a> handle requests? How do they feel about certain genres of music that you like? Also ask them about their emcee style. Your DJ wears many hats on your wedding day, and emceeing is one of the most important ones. Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a>\u2019s emcee skills = the glue that holds your party together. Make sure that your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">DJ<\/a> can communicate with your guests, create your desired atmosphere, and be the life of the party!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information, how can couples best reach you?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We love hearing from <a href=\"https:\/\/lesnerinn.com\/\">wedding couples<\/a>! Please feel free to reach out to us via any of the methods below &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 757.572.1843<\/p>\n<p>Email: <u><a href=\"mailto:events@djwestent.com\">events@djwestent.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DjWestentertainment\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DjWestentertainment\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/djwestsidestory\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/djwestsidestory\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/\">http:\/\/www.djwestent.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to figure out how to make the best playlist? Well, look no further as DJ West Entertainment gives us some insight on how to create the perfect playlist! Who is DJ West Entertainment? How did you begin and why? 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