I hear it hundreds of times a year, “Entertainment is what MAKES the celebration a success”. How true! Of course I’m bias, being an entertainer myself. What I’ve known and practiced for most of my life often fades in the eye of a bride feverishly planning her wedding and all the details - until it’s too late and she’s just settled for music and NOT wedding entertainment.Â
Real entertainment takes many shapes, but there is only one ‘tell’ - how are your guests interacting. Anyone playing music may fill the dance floor, but the sign of an experienced entertainer is one who reads the crowd and engages the guests by involving and interacting with them throughout the celebration. After all you’ve invited family and friends, many of whom are strangers to one another, to share in your special day. Many of these people will not see one another again, yet you would like them to honor your day with a celebration. It doesn’t seem right to simply play music and expect strangers to enjoy one another’s company in an intimate setting, like yours is, without them being involved. But if they are engaged by what’s going on and if they are encouraged to participate, their memories will be as joyous as yours - because they were truly able to share in your celebration.Â
There is a video floating around the internet of a September 5, 2010 wedding where they GET IT! The entertainment IS what creates the memories for all the guests to enjoy and relive. I guarantee that every guest at that wedding (along with millions online) will never ever forget that wedding and it’s because the entertainment was so engaging. It’s true that most weddings will not have this type of involvement, but an experienced wedding entertainer will match that enthusiasm among your guests. Watch the video below to see what I mean. When you’re ready to plan great entertainment for your special day, remember 84 West has the experienced DJ entertainment staff to engage your guests throughout your celebration day.
