I personally think The Flow of a Wedding is the most important thing when it comes to the success or people having a good time at the wedding. A wedding needs to have a nice pace so that it's not rushed or worse drawn out, have enough time without being too long and have enough special events within the wedding, not too many though, to remain interesting and not become boring.Of course, this gets lost in the details of all the planning, dealing with the venue rental times, vendors and their requirements and frankly a lot of event planners or caterers just don't realize how important it actually is to a wedding. They don't get it. To put it simply, there's an artistry to it. Some may say it's a lost art.It's much more than a time line or remaining flexible. It's planning that slide show after dessert, giving the caterer time to serve cake or guests to help themselves to a dessert station by having a bouquet toss or wedding shoe game so they can then enjoy their cake while watching the slideshow. I like to call it "Dessert & A Show".There are many psychological things that should be factored into the flow of a wedding that guests are not even aware of but absolutely affect the overall outcome of a wedding. For example; many couples feel the need to lie about the actual start time of their ceremony on their wedding invitations to make sure everyone is there on time because their families tend to be late to everything.However, this has proven to be a mistake. In my experience, I have found that people tend to arrive to a wedding 20-30 minutes prior to the actual ceremony. You may have a few stragglers but if you lie to get people there on time and people actually show up an hour early instead, they will be upset, feel put out having gone through everything they did just to get there and get bored waiting around,  ultimately leaving your wedding earlier in the reception than planned. I have seen this many times over my 20 years of experience as a wedding dj, designer and event planner.

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At this event, sample delectable hors d’oeuvres and a glass of bubbly from our in-house caterer, Presidio Foods Catering, offered by Chef Traci Des Jardins. Enjoy tasty bites and get event advice from our wide selection of pre-qualified caterers. Get inspired by the table top settings, lighting, and décor. Pick up your complimentary Presidio Celebration tote bag at our registration station (one per group).If there is one event for a newly engaged couple or a company planning an event to attend, this is it!A special promotion will be offered for private events booked on Fridays or Sundays in 2017-2018. This offer is valid on Sunday, February 26, 2017 only. Non-refundable deposits and reservation forms must be submitted in person on the day of the showcase to receive a 10% venue discount. Only one discount applies per event?

There are many things to consider when choosing a photo booth, from the quality to the props. Here is the Most Important Photo Booth Tip to help make your booth a real hit at your wedding.Have the photo booth set up near the dance floor! Planners make the mistake of placing the photo booth in a separate area. The DJ competes with the booth due to the separation. The photo booth will take guests away from the dance floor. But, if the DJ is killing it, you've wasted your money on the photo booth.When the photo booth is located near the dance floor it keeps everyone together and creates more of a party. Guests will dance in line, easily go back and forth from the dance floor to the booth and props start making their way out to the dance floor! 

It's so important to stay calm during the planning process especially the final days leading to your wedding. When dealing with your vendors, keep in mind that they are most likely dealing with several clients and weddings. In this industry, your wedding may only be three weeks away and what seems like a short period of time to you may seem like an eternity to your vendor because they have 15 other weddings ahead of you in that short time span. It's like a great athlete that says the game slows down for them when it is so fast for everyone else.It's vital to remain patient and trust the professionals you have so deligently researched and hired to address your needs as soon as possible. Imagine a checkout line at your favorite market or even a popular deli where everyone has to take a number in order to get service.It seems we have allowed ourselves to become spoiled due to all the different technology at our fingertips to the point that we are expecting instant gratification in almost every situation. It's not always realistic. If you don't immediately hear back from your vendor, it doesn't mean your vendor is going out of business all of sudden or has forgotten about your wedding. Sometimes, the reality is you just have to wait your turn. 

Quantum Party DJs are trained to facilitate the special events within your wedding, such as the first dance or cake cutting and perform as master of ceremonies. We believe the MC duties are a vital part of a djs performance and ultimately effect the outcome of a wedding. So vital in fact, that we discourage having anyone else, such as a close friend or family member perform as the MC.Why? Over time, we've seen these "stand in" MCs attempt to perform at weddings and it never goes well. Here are a few things we've experienced. The actual flow of the wedding is effected. When the music stops or transitions need to be made from one event to another, the "stand in" is not always available or they don't know how to phrase what they need to say. What if  the "stand in" is too comfortable, has a few drinks and says something that is really inappropriate or crosses the line at your wedding. We've all seen a person crack jokes that didn't go over well and they just know they're so funny. Super awkward.It's always better to leave it to the pros. Remember, public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. This can cause mistakes, awkward moments and make your guests uncomfortable.We may not know your family history as well or even have any funny backstories (unless you want to fill us in) but we will keep it classy and let your toasts from the Best Man or Maid of Honor provide the funny tales. After all, this is about you and your family. Our DJs are not going to try to "steal the show".How the dj performs on the mic is one of the biggest concerns in our industry. At Quantum, we tailor our performances. We can be conservative, adapt to your guests, encourage people or even perform a little bit. It really depends on the type of feel and atmosphere you would like to create at your wedding.Watchout for the companies with additional charges for MC services. They will want to "add" an MC. This really isn't necessary if the dj has the skills and training, plus it ends up costing you extra money!Lastly, It's important the dj builds a rapport with your guests. This is accomplished through announcements, introductions and "teasers" during the wedding which leads up to dancing. Expertise will always play a part in the timing and flow of a wedding and the right DJ will use their MC skills to smoothly guide you and your guests through your special day.