Posts by feralfox832

Why bother with traditional weddings? It can all just be one big party, like mine was (even though most of our guests were total old-schoolers). Forget all that stuff about "buying" the bride or whatever nonsense.
Our first dance was actually seven different mashups—everything from rock and disco to house and reggae—and everyone absolutely loved it.
We didn't hire a band because the ones we actually liked were insanely expensive, like $12,000-$6000. Instead, we went with a DJ. The older folks weren't thrilled at first—prejudices and all that—but in the end, they were happy because he played everything we wanted, straight originals. Plus, we saved a ton of cash; we only paid the DJ $833, so you do the math.
There weren't even any breaks; the guy said he didn't even have time for dinner. The sound system was solid, and the lighting made it feel like we’d stepped back into the disco era—strobe lights, fog machines, a disco ball, and a few other effects.
We got our gifts while we were taking photos after midnight. People would pose with us and then leave their gifts, mostly envelopes with varying amounts of cash.
The music covered everything from hits from the 60s to today's top tracks. We kept the sets to about 20-30 minutes so people wouldn't get stuck in one rhythm and get bored.
My main goal was making sure the older crowd had a good time, and they did—they were on their feet all night because the DJ really knew how to hit the right notes.
The whole thing lasted until 5 AM.
Bottom line: it doesn't have to be traditional. You're the ones getting married, not your parents. You have to explain to them that some of these old customs are totally unnecessary. If you try to follow every single rule, it just kills the vibe and drains your bank account—just look at the price difference between a DJ and a live band.
We didn't hand out wedding DVDs to everyone; there's no need to beg people to take them. We just gave everyone one photo and a CD with a selection of shots from the night. If people want more, they can make their own or just look at them on their computers.
So, that's the short version: simple, cheap, and fast.
We had a great time.

Just reach out to him directly. I won't speak for him, but he played our gig for about $300, and now it just depends on what you’re looking for. Honestly, you should sit down and negotiate the details—whether you want him there to hype up the crowd, or if you want to go without him and just stick to the video effects. He’s got a whole list of add-ons depending on the package. For us, he basically acted as the DJ, but he also did this video mix on a massive screen which was actually a pretty cool touch.
So, your best bet is to just shoot him an email.

We had a DJ at our wedding who absolutely crushed it—he kept everyone on the dance floor until 5 AM. He seems like a local guy since I haven't seen much advertising for him online.
I finally tracked down his current info (he used to have a different one, so I couldn't send it earlier), so take a look at his work here:
He’s a bit older and more experienced, a really chill guy who can mix anything from classic rock to modern house.
Basically, he's a pro from the Midwest, hailing from Indianapolis.

Sending love to all my Midwest friends from Palm Springs

These guys are based out of Indianapolis. They do light shows, but their schedule fills up fast, so you really need to book them early—they were already booked up for my wedding party.
The crew over at the local precinct had both a smoke machine and those bubble machines; it honestly just depends on what you end up asking for.

So, I know this DJ who did my friend's wedding. He's great. I actually have my own wedding coming up soon, but I couldn't book him because he’s been out of Indianapolis since mid-June and his schedule is totally slammed.
He's originally from Indy—a bit more old-school, but he's got tons of experience.

Here’s the link, maybe it helps someone out.

Wishing everyone happy and joyful celebrations!