Here is an example of lighting for a local high school dance. The event was for 900 kids inside a very large gymnasium. MC/DJ/Sound and Lighting by MR DJ Service.


(Photo courtesy of Siegel's Portrait Design (916) 772-7533)

Everyone Loves Cookies

Here’s a great idea from our friends at the Granite Bay Golf Club, how about treating your guests to a late night snack. Watch as your guests enjoy a delicious fresh baked chocolate chip cookie passed with a shot of ice cold milk. A perfect way to end your evening!
Courtesy of Siegel's Portrait Design
Courtesy of Granite Bay Golf Club

How Does the DJ Affect Photographs?

After shooting 30-50 weddings for the past 10 years I would advise a bride that her DJ choice is one of her MOST IMPORTANT decisions. Does a good or bad DJ affect the photos? YES-YES-YES-YES, A MILLION TIMES YES. A good or bad DJ affects the whole event, from your memories, to the guest’s perceptions, to the photos. I feel strongly that a good DJ is EXTEMELY important. They make or break the whole reception. Those amazing photos of guest enjoying the entertainment or those crazy dancing shots are not just going to magically appear. A skilled professional will need to direct your event to make it memorable, fun and with GREAT photos.

Courtesy of Beth Baugher, True Love Photo

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

How do you want to be remembered? If you want to create a memorable event, try planning from a guest’s prospective. You will need to begin by asking yourself, “What do I want my guests to say after they leave my reception?” You may start by thinking back to a wedding that you have attended in the past. What stood out for you? Was it the flowers, food, venue, weather, dancing, music. etc…? Try to remember what you said to yourself as you left that wedding. This exercise alone will help you to prioritize your planning and budget based on a guest prospective… yours!

When I ask my clients, “What type of wedding day are we going to create?” I often hear words like simple, elegant, classy and fun. Then I ask what do you want your guest to say after your reception, “Wow that really was a simple wedding!” or “Wow, that really was an elegant wedding!” or “Wow that really was a fun wedding!” Taking a guest prospective with regards to planning your wedding day would be the first step to creating a lasting impression.

Mike Regan owner MR DJ Service (916)988-6979
Photo #1 Courtesy of True Love Photo
Photo #2 Courtesy of Yorston Photography

Joel Flory Photography

Joel Flory Photography is a husband & wife team committed to bringing you the best in wedding photography. Although we are a fun loving couple, we take our job very seriously. When the day is through, the cake is eaten & the dress put away, your photographs will be a lasting image from your day. When looking at your photos whether it's a year from now, or fifty, we want you to remember the complete story. That is why we pay close attention to every detail!

JOEL FLORY PHOTOGRAPHY

Arcularius Events

Catriona, the unique and fresh ideas behind Arcularius Events, is noted as one of Sacramento's premier wedding and event planners. With five years overseeing fabulous weddings at one of the highest end country clubs in Northern California, Catriona enjoys working directly with each bride on all facets of the planning. Arcularius Events was established in 2005 with function and ease in mind. It has quickly become a service that brides can't live without, bringing function and design into one.

Arcularius Events
Photo courtesy of Memory Journalists

How do you avoid inappropriate or embarrassing toasts?

I think it was Mark Twain who said, “Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” As a professional Emcee and wedding DJ, I certainly do not want to embarrass myself or anyone else in the process. To avoid any potential pitfalls, I am always prepared and well rehearsed. All professionals rehearse their material. I would not encourage any amateur to jump in and “just wing it.” It has been my experience that if you step in front of two hundred people and you are unprepared, you just might end up with some unexpected results.

Mike Regan Owner MR DJ Service (916)988-6979
Photo Courtesy of Allison Stahl Photography