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Your Wedding DJ Should Also Be a Great MC

Ed Eaton • Mar 16, 2023
Wedding DJ, Wedding MC, Introductions, Sound Sensations Entertainment

Your wedding is a special occasion that brings together friends and family to celebrate the love between two people. Music is an essential component of a wedding, as it sets the tone and creates an atmosphere for the celebration. A great wedding DJ can make all the difference in the world, not only with the music they play, but also with their ability to be a great Master of Ceremonies (MC).


Many people believe that the DJ's main responsibility is to play great music and keep people dancing all night long. While this is certainly important, it is only one part of the DJ's job.  A great DJ should also have excellent MC skills and be able to lead the wedding reception in a smooth and seamless manner, which will keep your guests involved, and engaged throughout the entire celebration.


Here are some reasons why it is important for your wedding DJ to be a great MC as well:


Keeps the Event Organized

A great MC is essential to keeping the wedding reception organized. They need to make sure that all the important moments of the reception happen on time and in the right order. This includes announcing the entrance of the wedding party, introducing the speeches, announcing the cake cutting, and the first dance. A great MC will make sure that everything runs smoothly and on schedule, so that the couple can relax and enjoy their special day.


Engages and Energizes the Crowd

A great MC can also engage and energize the crowd. They need to be able to read the room and understand what kind of music and entertainment will get people excited and keep them on the dance floor. A good DJ/MC will know how to read the crowd and get them involved in the celebration. They will also be able to make announcements that keep people informed and entertained, and that keep the energy level high throughout the night.


Handles Unexpected Situations

A great MC needs to be able to handle unexpected situations that may arise during the wedding reception. They need to be quick on their feet and able to improvise if something goes wrong. This could be anything from a broken microphone to a power outage. A great MC will be able to handle these situations with ease, and keep the wedding reception running smoothly.


Connects with the Couple and Guests

A great MC needs to be able to connect with the couple and their guests. They need to be friendly and approachable, and be able to create a rapport with everyone at the reception. This includes making sure that the couple's preferences and requests are heard and met, and that their guests are having a great time. A great DJ/MC will also be able to make announcements and introductions that reflect the couple's personalities and make the wedding reception feel unique and personalized.


Adds Personal Touches

A great MC can also add personal touches to the wedding reception. This could be anything from playing a special song that has significance to the couple, to sharing stories about their relationship. These personal touches can help make the wedding reception feel more intimate and special, and can help create a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.


In conclusion, a great wedding DJ should not only be able to play great music and keep people dancing all night long, but also be an excellent MC. A great MC can keep the wedding reception organized, engage and energize the crowd, handle unexpected situations, connect with the couple and guests, and add personal touches to the celebration. These skills are essential to creating a seamless and memorable wedding reception that the couple and their guests will remember for years to come.


We Help Couples Create a Memorable, Fun & Engaging Experience!


Every Sound Sensations Entertainment DJs/MCs has at least 15 years of experience at more than 1500 events all over Northeast & Southeast Wisconsin.   DJs Bob V, Devon L, & Ed E would love to be a part of your day. Our DJ/MCs help couples create a memorable, fun & engaging celebration that keeps guests involved and engaged from the cocktail or social hour until the end.

Entertainment experiences are more than just a DJ showing up and pressing play. It’s also more than just knowing how to choose songs and mix them together. Being a Wisconsin DJ is about creating experiences and atmospheres for you and your guests. We don’t want to just provide the perfect music, we want to help you create a fun, engaging & memorable celebration that EVERYONE will REMEMBER. We want to create the perfect day with you. 

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What Do You Do Now?

Contact DJ Ed & his team today to find out pricing and availability for your upcoming event. We offer wedding DJs, Event DJs, Photo Booth Rentals, Uplighting & Monograms, Slide Show Creation, Event Planning & Wedding Planning.


Let's schedule a quick Zoom chat & guide you through the planning process, share a few ideas about what's possible on your day including:


  • Understanding Your Vision for your day & Your story
  • Fun, Engaging Ideas for the cocktail/dinner hours
  • A couple of fun introduction ideas
  • How to keep the timing & flow of your celebration moving
  • FUN ways to release guests to the buffet (if applicable)
  • FUN Kissing Activities & FUN ways to Involve Kids (if applicable)
  • We'll show you how to make sure the dance floor is packed from the beginning
  • How to have a Memorable & FUN Celebration & MORE!
  • We'll share all of this & more BEFORE signing a Contract/Agreement


Our service areas include NE Wisconsin including Appleton, WI, Oshkosh WI, Fond Du Lac WI, Green Bay WI, and everywhere in between.


We also travel to SE Wisconsin including Milwaukee, WI, Menominee Falls, WI, West Bend, WI, Richfield, WI, Pewaukee WI, Sussex WI, Hartland, WI and everywhere in between frequently. 


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