ENTRANCE: There are two types of wedding introductions, formal or informal. The formal introduction is when the Bride, Groom and Wedding Party are introduced. An informal introduction is when only the Bride and Groom are introduced. Usually the bride and groom share their first dance immediately following the introductions. This is, of course, at the discretion of the bride and groom.

After the introductions and/or receiving line, the bride and groom will have about 15-30 minutes to socialize with guests before sitting down for dinner. We will already have spoken with the caterer and know what time to make the dinner announcement along with what procedures the hall may follow for serving.

THE TOAST: When the guests are seated and the Wedding Party is at the head table, we will introduce the Best Man and/or Maid/Matron of Honor who will propose a toast to the Bride and Groom before dinner.

In some cases, a dinner prayer will follow the toast. We will introduce the person who is giving the blessing.

DINNER: Light background music of your choice will be played while you and the guests are eating. We will provide you with several suggestions.

CAKE CUTTING: We will be watching the clock while dinner is served. We will notice when the bridal party is finished eating and ask the bride and groom if they are ready to cut the cake. You may want to wait a few minutes to visit with someone, get a drink, use the bathroom, etc. We will “keep time" for you. We will already have coordinated with the photographer and they are waiting to proceed with the formalities. When you are ready, we will direct your guests’ attention to where you are cutting the cake.

SPOTLIGHT DANCES: We understand the importance of a “time line” and keeping the “flow” moving. It is the DJ’s responsibility to be sure all wedding reception formalities were performed according to your request on the planner. After cutting the cake, the bride and groom usually proceed to the dance floor. Full Capacity DJs keeps the flow of the spotlight dances moving along by typically asking the entire wedding party and parents to the dance floor. They form a semi- circle around the dance floor keeping an open view for the guests who are seated to watch. This formation makes the spotlight dances flow smoothly as the DJ does not have to put on “filler” songs to coordinate the people participating in each dance. Please visit our song lists page for suggestions on spotlight dances.

FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE: When everyone is prepared for the dance, the DJ will ask the bride’s father to take his daughter’s hand as the next song is for them.

MOTHER/GROOM DANCE: When the father/daughter dance is finished, the DJ then asks the Groom to dance with his mother.

WEDDING PARTY DANCE: (if not done immediately following the bride/groom dance): The entire wedding party participates in this dance. Sometimes, the spouses of the people in the bridal party join as well.

At most receptions, you will do all of the above mentioned dances, however; it varies with family circumstances and personal preference. Some newlyweds choose individual songs for these dances while others make combinations. Whatever you choose, Full Capacity DJs will be ready to handle the flow for you.

BOUQUET/GARTER TOSS: Full Capacity DJs works with your photographer at all times, making sure that he/she is ready to capture those memory making moments. Since we have worked weddings for over 12 years, we are familiar with most of the photographers in Central New York. First we ask the Bride and Groom to enter the dance floor. We seat the bride and ask your guests to cheer on the groom while he removes the garter. Following the removal of the garter, the DJ will ask the single women to come onto the dance floor for the bouquet toss. Immediately following the toss, the DJ asks the single men onto the dance floor for the garter toss. At some receptions, the man and woman who caught the bouquet and garter come to the dance floor. The man puts the Good Luck garter on the woman’s leg.

Full Capacity DJs offers the Traditional Way and the Safe Way for putting the garter on the woman who caught the bouquet. Sometimes an “odd” combination will have caught the garter and bouquet, or a child may have caught one or both. Following both tosses, we will ask the bride and groom if they would like the Safe Way. Performing the routine the Safe Way will have the Woman turn the Man around and have him take a seat, while she puts the garter over his pants on his leg.

DOLLAR DANCE: Some newlyweds choose to have a dollar dance. We will play several slow songs giving the guests an opportunity to dance with the Bride and Groom. The Best Man and Maid/Matron of Honor will collect donations from each dancer.

Full Capacity DJs can also announce this dance without referring to a “dollar dance” or demanding money. After the Bride and Groom are on the dance floor, we typically announce this as follows: “Ladies and Gentlemen, we now have the perfect opportunity for you to share a dance with the bride and groom. The Maid/Matron of Honor and the Best Man will also be on the dance floor to accept any donations you wish to share with the new couple that they can put toward their honeymoon and new lives together. Once again, this is a fantastic opportunity to share a dance with the Bride and Groom."

Whether you choose a “traditional” format or want to change up the formalities, Full Capacity DJs is ready to meet your expectations. YOU are the client. YOU are paying for our service. WE will do our best to make your dreams come true on this special day.