Wedding DJ

5 Easy Tips for an Awesome Wedding Reception

Want to have the best wedding reception possible? Here are our top 5 tips from a professional wedding DJ to help you have an incredible celebration:

1. DJ Placement: Make it a priority to place your DJ directly in front of the dance floor. This makes a HUGE difference. If we’re off to the side, it’s way more difficult to get people out there partying!
2. Lead by Example: This is a celebration of YOU. If the wedding couple is out on the dance floor having a great time, your guests will be too.
3. Lighting: Lighting can add SO much to the vibe of your party, and there’s lots of different things you can do. Consider adding uplighting to match your colors and remember that when it comes to dancing, a dim dance floor is best.
4. Timing: Pay attention to the length of your day. Generally speaking, you don’t want your reception to be more than 5 hours. Have a solid timeline that doesn’t leave a lot of dead time and an “open dance floor” of more than 3 hours.
5. Bar Placement: If you’re having alcohol, and we recommend you do, it’s a great idea to have your bar in the same room as or near the entertainment. People tend to congregate around the bar, and you want to give them as much opportunity as possible to be around where all the fun is happening.

Not in the Wichita area? Don’t stress. We’re happy to bring our wedding DJ services to surrounding areas including Salina, Emporia, Kansas City, Arkansas City, Anthony, Kingman, Hutchinson, Great Bend and more. Contact us today to see if we travel to your area.

Wedding DJ Services Offered

Event Planning and Timeline
Ensure your wedding will have a smooth timeline that keeps your guests engaged. We’ll send you an easy to fill out planning sheet that covers every aspect of your wedding day. This is where you’ll make your song selections for each event throughout the course of the day.

One-on-One Consultation with DJ
We will meet either in person or over the phone (your choice) to go over the wedding day planner and timeline. In this meeting, we’ll make sure everything is in order and your preferences are noted so you feel confident that the day is well planned.

Modern DJ Booth
Have you ever been to a reception at a beautiful venue and then you look in the corner and see an eyesore of a DJ setup? A bare table with cables everywhere, bulky black speakers on poles and a few blinky lights on a stand? Not with HiFi Productions! I keep a clean, sleek setup in all white that is subtle yet elegant to complement your wedding aesthetic.

Wireless Mic For Toasts
I promise your wedding toasts will be heard by your guests. The wireless microphone is included for all weddings. Want something a little different? Ask about our old fashioned Elvis style mic!

MC Service
The MC (Master of Ceremonies) is responsible for helping everything run smoothly. I’ll keep your guests informed about what is happening and when with introductions of the wedding party, announcing speeches, and all other necessary announcements.

Ceremony Sound
Greet your guests with wedding prelude songs as they arrive. We play all accompanying music during your ceremony and provide a wearable microphone for your officiant. We also have a handheld mic for vows or a reading if needed. Our ceremony sound system can be set up anywhere because it is completely battery powered!

Wireless Uplighting
Dramatically improve the ambiance of a venue with uplights. These wireless lights go around the room, sit on the floor and shine up on the wall. They’re a great way to add depth and interest to your reception venue.

Dance Floor Lighting
These lights create a lively, exciting environment on the dance floor. I use only the best lighting that is innovative in the wedding DJ industry: Astera AX1 Tube Lights surround the DJ booth, and I sometimes include Chauvet Intimidator Moving Heads for even more excitement. Do you have a specific lighting vision in mind? I’d love to discuss it!

Cold Sparks
Make a dramatic entrance with cold sparks! Cold Spark machines emit a cool-to-the-touch fountain of sparks. These sparks are not actual pyrotechnics but instead offer a safe pyrotechnic experience. They look amazing in photos and you’ll catch your guests by surprise! We usually set them off for a grand entrance, during a first dance, and once or twice during the dance itself just for fun.

Cake Pinspot Lights
I often see couples who invest in a beautiful cake with intricate designs, only to have it end up in a dim, dark corner where it can’t be showcased. The pinspot lights can be placed right on the cake so you and your guests can truly appreciate this work of art in all its glory.

Photo Booth
Your guests will have a blast posing in our open-air photo booth. Not only can they enjoy their printless photos or Boomerangs, but you’ll also get a copy of all the captures from your event. You’ll love looking back at all the fun your guests had at your reception! Learn More >