Wedding DJ advice from DJs that have seen it all — Guides, mistakes to skip, and Real Weddings to get inspiration from
You got a big party to throw, but you’re probably not a party-throwing expert. No worries, because we are (much to moms' disapproval).
We've spent years as wedding DJs across Omaha, Lincoln, Madison, and Milwaukee, so these blogs are where we give you expert insight that we’ve earned over countless late nights (and occasional mistakes). Wanna see our favorite Spotify playlists from previous couples? Figure out how to time the reception so your guests don’t get bored? Why you should have cocktail tables next to the dance floor?
Scroll down and start with whatever you're worried about. We'll meet you there.
Kimpton Cottonwood Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
The Schimmel Ballroom is a 10 to look at, but has difficult acoustics. We’ve set the DJ booth up in every corner of it, so here's where it sounds best, why you can skip the rented dance floor, and how to run your ceremony up top.
Durham Museum Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
The Great Hall is the most beautiful room in Omaha and the wrong place to put your dance floor. Here's where we suggest you put it instead, and how we keep your guests in it.
Wedding ceremony sound: the detail you don't notice until it's missing
Nobody thinks about ceremony sound until someone leans over mid-vows and whispers, "Wait, what did they say?" Your words deserve to land in the back row as clearly as the front — here's how we make sure they do.
How to pull off a surprise wedding flash mob: Mia & Aaron at Bosona Events, Bennet
The best flash mob we’ve seen happened at a little wedding venue in Bennet, Nebraska. We loved it so much that we put together a guide on how you can organize a flashmob at your wedding. See inside.
How to Write a Do-not-play List via Dan & Ken’s Wedding at The Admiral | Omaha
Most couples obsess over their must-play songs and forget the list that protects the vibe. Here's a real do-not-play list from a wedding at The Admiral in Omaha, and how to write your own.
How to plan a wedding surprise for the dancefloor: the sax drop at Ellie & Christian's Cottonwood Hotel wedding | Omaha
Only two people in the room knew the saxophone was coming. Here's how the best surprise I've pulled off this year came together, and how to build one into your own reception.
Omaha and Lincoln recommended wedding vendors (from a DJ who works with all of them)
After hundreds of weddings, you learn which vendors actually show up and deliver. These are the Omaha and Lincoln photographers, planners, florists, and venues we trust enough to send our own couples to.
How Long Should a Wedding Reception Be? The Case for 5 Hours
Here’s our time-tested advice for how to time your wedding reception to maximize the fun. You’ll get a fill-in-the-blank timeline and our best insight into how we’ve seen weddings go.
Turning Your Event into a Dance Party in 7 Steps
How the room is set up can help or hurt how much fun your guests have. Here’s how to alter the environment to encourage people to dance.