Big weddings create big stresses. I do not think there is a more stressful event in our lives than planning our own wedding reception. There are factors beyond the dinner and dances that drill deep into our persons. Family dynamics play a major role in the success of the wedding. A wedding DJ plays a central part in smoothing out some of the edges.

This past weekend I DJed two wedding receptions in St. Louis and both were polar opposites. Even with preparation from my clients, I am still amazed as to how much you don't know about a crowd until they are infront of you. One wedding was a church wedding with a reception at the Savoy, while the other was an onsite ceremony overlooking downtown St Louis at Windows Off Washington. Both weddings were smooth, full of good energy and were not affected by the challenges that plagued them.

Here is a short list of some of the challenges of both: