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Wedding Day
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Marc Topaz Music & Entertainment
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Marc shares his thoughts on a well-timed reception:
8:00 Guests enter the ballroom to music suitable for dancing or listening. “Well played, authentic sounding music is extremely motivating, and many guests will start dancing the moment they enter the room,” says Marc.
8:15 The parents and bridal party are introduced (if desired), followed by the entrance of the bride and groom. “The current trend is for the bride and groom alone to make an official entrance, but either way works beautifully. If you decide to introduce the parents and bridal party, make sure your bandleader or DJ and MC, as well as your caterer, are given the same order, and review the names with them so all will be properly pronounced.”
8:20 The couple dances their first official dance as husband and wife. Once the bride and groom have enjoyed some time on the dance floor by themselves, the parents and bridal party, and then the guests may be invited to join them. “Most couples feel honored to share the dance floor with the bride and groom,” says Marc. “It’s one of those moments your guests will remember.”
8:25 With the conclusion of the first dance, the band or DJ begins an energetic and upbeat dance set. At weddings with specific ethnic considerations, this set often begins with a traditional circle dance. “Several weeks prior to your wedding,” says Marc, “give a list of both your favorite songs and your ‘don’t plays’ to your bandleader or DJ and MC. A good bandleader or DJ and MC will use this information to captivate your guests on the dance floor throughout your reception.”
8:45 The guests are invited to be seated, and the hosts give a brief welcome, thanking everyone for attending. If appropriate, this is followed by a blessing before the meal. The guests then enjoy their first course, and choose their entrée for the evening. “Music continues for listening at a volume conducive to conversation.”
8:55 Toasts begin. “Typically the maid or matron of honor will speak, followed by the best man. Long speeches lose the attention of the guests, and interrupt the flow of the reception. Suggest that they be kept under three minutes.”
9:00 As the first course is cleared, guests are invited to the dance floor for another dance set. “I like to begin this set with something romantic, and give people a chance to dance closely with one another,” says Marc.
9:15 The second course, typically a salad, is served. “Many brides and grooms prefer the dance music to continue right through it, so guests can dance non-stop until the main course.”
9:45 The main course is served, and music continues for listening.
10:10 The main course concludes. Any additional speeches should take place. The next dance set begins. “I like to start this set with an easily danceable song selection, and then pick up the pace,” says Marc. “This is another dance set where traditional ethnic selections are appropriate.”
10:50 The bride and groom cut their wedding cake. “I enjoy when the bride and groom ask us to play their wedding song as a background to cutting their cake, connecting the romantic moments of the reception,” says Marc.
10:55 The father-daughter and mother-son dances take place, followed by the bouquet and garter toss (if desired).
11:05 Dessert, cake, and coffee are served, and the final dance set begins. “Since many older guests will leave right after dessert, brides and grooms like this last dance set to be very high energy, as they spend the rest of the evening on the dance floor with their friends.”
11:55 The bandleader or DJ/MC announces the last dance of the evening.
“It’s an honor to be selected by a bride and groom,” says Marc, “to provide them with great music as they celebrate their new beginning as husband and wife.”
Marc Topaz Music and Entertainment
877.416.1310, 516.584.2774
info@marctopaz.com, www.marctopaz.com
