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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your South Wales Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yoursouthwales.wedding
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We Love To Boogie
| Q | We've seen a few companies offer up lighting. What is this and is it needed for our venue? |
| A | June Gould says: Up lighting has multiple purposes; it can be set to coordinate with your colour scheme, and it can bring low-level atmospheric lighting to a poorly lit room. There are some venues where I would say up lighting is essential. For instance, the bright lighting at some venues is ideal for dining but not so ideal for the disco portion of an evening. There are other venues that may benefit from up lighting in the winter when it gets dark earlier, but in the summer, with natural light coming in through any windows, you would get less time to appreciate it. |
June Gould, SGDJ Weddings
Let's Boogie
| Q | We're having a large wedding with guests of all ages. What style of music would you suggest to please everyone? |
| A | June Gould says: Firstly, your music needs to acknowledge your tastes so that you both enjoy it. It's also wise to have some breadth in the music styles so that everyone hears something they can relate to. The most important thing is to engage a professional DJ who can read the room and play what people respond positively to. If there is something that is very popular and you absolutely hate it, or it was played at someone's funeral, let your DJ know. There is such a vast range of artists out there and great music from a range of eras to choose from; not playing one famous artist or song won't detract from a great evening. You might find that the DJ fills the floor with a certain style of music. Often, you and your friends and family like similar music, but there is sometimes a guest who likes a style that is very different from the majority. It's quite possible that guests may not get their request played if it would empty the dancefloor. Asking guests for a request can work, but always say that the tune will be played at the discretion of the couple and the DJ. |
June Gould, SGDJ Weddings
A Festive Treat
| Q | How can we incorporate our festive theme into our wedding entertainment? |
| A | June Gould says: It goes without saying that if you're having a December wedding, you either want to embrace the Christmas association or hold it at arms' length. If you love Christmas, it will be essential that you let your DJ know this and mention your favourite festive songs on your request list. Tell them about any tunes that you dislike for a banned list. The music performed at your wedding will connect you with memories for years to come, so it might be a good idea to have a few newer Christmas songs that you will associate with your wedding instead of past Christmases. A good mobile DJ should be able to provide customised lighting to make your theme a feature. This might be stars, snowflakes, or specific colours. Other ideas to consider are carol singers with lanterns for the drinks reception. You could also hire or arrange for one of the wedding party to dress as Santa to hand out wedding favours and give any gifts to your wedding party. If you're having a selfie wizard or photo booth, confirm with the supplier that they have Christmas-associated props and/or overlays for printing. |
June Gould, SGDJ Weddings
We Love To Boogie
| Q | My hubby-to-be and I want to hire a DJ for our upcoming wedding, but we're on a tight budget. Do you have any suggestions on how we can save money? |
| A | June Gould says: One of the first things you should ask yourself is, are there any other ways you could save money? I recently had a big birthday and planned a party. We held it in our garden and had bunting from a previous event and banners we were going to use. We were so busy we forgot the bunting and the banner. Did our guests care? I don't think anyone noticed. However, did everyone have a great time? Yes! We had a singer and a DJ and the music made a big difference. Now I know a wedding is far bigger than a birthday, so my recommendation is to pare back on other expenses where possible, as music will help you make special memories. A DJ can read the room as well as play your favourite tunes. If you have a venue that doesn't provide any sound, a DJ will often help you save on the hire of a sound system – a one stop shop, so to speak. A DJ can often provide a master of ceremonies service and help co-ordinate the day. Others will bundle a couple of services together, like lighting for the dancefloor and up lighting. Remember, music can make the soundtrack to your day and represent you both as well as entertain your guests. |
June Gould, DJ June Cecilia
