DJMrEd H.Q.

“The I Do’s and I Don’ts with iPods.”

The iPod Wedding. A Summary Of Risky Problems.
“The I do’s and I don’ts with iPods.”
DJ Mr. Ed Mullen
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RECEPTION COORDINATOR.
In many cases, the venue director is not involved with any event details, because the caterer or wedding planner covers the schedule. The disc jockey, although ready, responds and coordinates details, as they happen, with the caterer. The other professionals like video and photography seek the DJ’s information.
In many cases, the caterer controls the event schedule and the DJ cooperates with the catering manager.
Without the professional DJ, many timeline issues are left to chance.

HUMAN TOUCH.
You (groom or bride) must attend to songs during the reception or
a friend must attend to music, instead of being a guest.

RECEPTION PLANNING.
The song list and the event timeline.
Without a DJ, the songlist is inflexible. The problem is that not just the titles are inflexible, but the order of songs is random or decided weeks before the reception.
The event timeline, again, is coordinated with the DJ for a smooth flow during the reception.

SONG SELECTION.
Random mix is a party stopper. The iPod can’t read the crowd. The bride or groom can’t take requests. They should not worry about music selection during their reception.

SOUND EQUIPMENT – SPEAKERS.
You have to rent ($) pro speakers. Time wasted before / after. My pro model speakers are better than your or your friend’s home speakers.
SOUND EQUIPMENT – MICROPHONE.
Rental ($) needed. Time wasted before / after.

PRO vs. JOE?
There is no substitute for experience. Event scheduling changes. Practical options. Good judgment. Back-up equipment.
All of these things are available with a pro DJ ….and absent without.

COST.
Good entertainment isn’t cheap and cheap entertainment isn’t good.

MAGAZINE. Mobile Beat #119
Summary of article, written by veteran Disc Jockey Ed Mullen, published in nationally-published Mobile Beat magazine in Jan. 2009.

Wedding Expo at the Westin Waterfront, Oct 2009

My best advice for the brides and grooms at the Expo was keep you music list to about 1-2 pages or 100 songs. Unfortunately, time is so precious at the reception and all great songs cannot be played. I feel that the couple would enjoy the LIMITED SONGLIST, so you hear your favorites throughout the reception. A huge songlist leaves so many selections passed over. So, a limited, focused songlist creates better expectations.

And with regards to REQUESTS, I show the inquisitive guest, your songlist , so the request comes from your own songlist. Clever. You should also have a couple of “do not play” songs. This is a great way to target the your expectations. By doing this, I can exceed those expectations.

Boston’s One-Of-A-Kind Wedding Disc Jockey

Thank you for finding my blog. Things have changed so quickly in the last few years. Records to CD’s, then Mini-Discs, then MP3’s on a portable digital hard drive. I never thought that I would be bringing a computer to play your wedding music, but now, I could not go without my PC-based, “ProDJpc” unit. Since I always strive for high quality in every catagory like “your timeline”, “your songlist”, my audio equipment and my tasteful presentation, I have launched this blog, so you may see comments from other clients of mine.

Blogs are the new scrapbook, so I invite all previous wedding couples of mine to post thier experiences on this site. Even if it has been a while, I would appreciate a few memories.

- I suggest ending your post with: name, wedding date, your venue and your first dance song.
See “add a comment” to the right.

- D.J. Mr. Ed has been a professional D.J. in the Boston area since 1979. For years, clients have had the benefit of D.J. Mr. Ed’s skill and experience to make their events memorable. Whether you’re modern or traditional, D.J. Mr. Ed will customize the music selection for you.
Weddings, Special Events, and more. D.J. Mr. Ed individually plans the formalities of your event with you and coordinates them with your other wedding vendors like the caterer, photographer and venue manager .
- By using this blog, you can navigate your search for DJ Mr Ed’s wedding website, my LinkedIn page, my nationally-published Mobile Beat essay, DJ Mr Ed’s superior audio equipment and helpful songlist. You can email me directly from www.DJMrEd.com, just click on the (purple) wedding heading.

-Also, D.J. Mr.Ed has entertained at commitment ceremonies in the past, while planning today, for weddings in the future.
-www.RainbowWeddingNetwork.com , member. Gay friendly wedding music service, not just in Boston. Gay and lesbian weddings used to be called commitment ceremonies, but now, Massachusetts leads our country in this positive direction. National.
-www.BayWindows.com , Bay Windows, New England’s largest GLBT newspaper. See “Marketplace”, wedding section. Local.

-2009, Music List, search “select music list” on this blog
-2009, Superior Sound Equipment, search “sound system” on this blog
-2006-2009, member of the prestigious, Boston Wedding Group.com .
-1979-2009 Experience. For more info click www.DJMrEd.com