Here are a few tips to help you plan your reception.

Will you announce the Bride/Groom entrance.  Yes, always !

Will you interact with the caterer, photographer, coordinator ? Yes, as a matter of fact I will let them know when you are ready for your first dance, father daughter dance, mother son dance, Dollar dance, and any special dances. This way the photographer may get ready to take pictures. No one gets surprised.

I am expecting about 200 people where should I have my reception, Just about anywhere, but if you are having under 100 people I suggest a nice small venue, email me for more suggestions on this.

How do I pay online, I will send you a request for money in an email.

When should I have dinner ready to serve, As soon as the newlyweds arrive, because you don't want your guests to wait too long, since they have already been waiting for you to arrive.

Should I have music during the bouquet and garter, Yes if you wish but keep in mind that the DJ will be talking through all of the song and nobody will probably hear any of the song. You want the focus to be you. I suggest no song during the bouquet, but for the garter I suggest the stripper while he is taking off the garter. Perhaps a slow song of your choice right after.  This does not mean that no song can be played at this time.

How do I know if my DJ is doing a good job, Are people dancing, if not ask your guests (maybe they don't dance) or perhaps the music you selected is not their choice. If they are dancing and having a good time, yes your DJ is doing just fine. Remember you invited these guests and you want them to have as much fun as you.

Should I make out a time chart for the DJ to do things, A time chart , no. An order of events, yes.

I simply do not like Rap music do you have to play it,,, No, typically rap will not be played if you choose. On the music request page the is an area where you may choose for the DJ to take all requests or requests that are similar to yours

Can you suggest a good first dance song. Yes if you go to the music selection page you may find a link to the top most requested first dance songs.

How long do most receptions last, Most last 4 hours including dinner, although with your larger receptions of 250 and more, up to 7 hours. A few have been 8-10 hours

Do you know any good caterers,,, Yes I am always running into good catering email me for the ones near you.  I have seen very good response from Hy-Vee all over town.

I just don't like the electric slide or the cha cha slide, do you  have to play them. They do not have to be played although remember you have guests and you want them to have fun too. If requested yes allow the DJ to play them, this way you satisfy all your guests. I will normally ask the bride and groom if it is ok to play them if I have requests for them. No surprises !

I don't know what music to select so what do I do,,, Select a few songs that you like, let your DJ play songs that are similar to your requests and use his/her experience to work the crowd. This happens more often than you think.

Why should I hire a DJ, A DJ can play more requests than a band for starters, and you want to entertain your guests. I agree the bride and groom come first, although you did invite all these guests so now what?  Let your DJ play guests requests as long as it has clean lyrics. If absolutely necessary if it is a really  bad song save it for next to the last song in the evening, this way the kids are gone and so are Grandma and Grandpa. You invited all these guests and had food prepared for them, etc... a lot of time and money went into this, do not forget your guests and their needs for dance music. Sure hiring a band that plays one type of music is good, but can they cater to all your guests??? Probably not.

The focus should be to the bride and groom all night. DJ speaking ''Congrats to our newlyweds put your hands together for them.'' Everyone applause .