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.
Le Bouillon Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
Le Bouillon ends every wedding at 10 p.m. sharp, and after years of doing this, I think that's the best thing about it. Here's how to throw an unforgettable five-hour wedding in the Old Market's best restaurant.
Riviera Ballroom (Lake Geneva) Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
A nightclub DJ's guide for wedding couples at the Riviera Ballroom in Lake Geneva: the blank-canvas ballroom, the lake-view veranda, sound, and what to plan for.
Bohemian Gardens Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
It's all outdoors, which sounds risky for a DJ until you know the room. Here's how we run the courtyard, what happens when it rains, and why 50 people in this garden out-party 150 in a ballroom.
Empire Room Weddings: Tips for Couples from a DJ
I tell most couples not to bother with their venue's in-house sound system. The Empire Room is the one place I say yes, but it takes an experienced DJ to make it work.
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.