One of the biggest DIY projects that Mr. DIY and I did for our wedding was our reception music. It is one of the things we’re most proud of and, nearly 10 years later, something our friends and family still comment (in the positive) about. It wasn’t the easiest project we did – far from it, actually – but it is one we hold dear to our hearts.
Our DIY DJ experience was back in the day (October 2000) before the first iPods even existed and before anyone really talked about doing their own wedding music. We were pretty much on our own t0 figure out the technology, play lists, timing, and all abundant details that go into creating our ceremony music. We made some mistakes but we pulled it off, learned some great lessons, and are ultimately happy we did it. Today it is not so unusual to hear about “iPod weddings”. Technology has made it a heck of a lot easier and, accordingly, there has been a marked uptick in interest from DIY Bride readers about going the DIY DJ route.
It is my great pleasure to introduce our newest contributor, Jason, who will be writing the DIY DJ column here, at DIY Bride. In addition to being my husband, Jason is also a contributor to the upcoming version 2 of the DIY DJ Guide [our first guide (released 2004) is woefully outdated and has been removed from the site]. His musical interests are vast; he listens to everything from Classical to Death Metal, ’80s Pop to Gregorian Chants, Bluegrass t0 Electronica — and beyond. (Ask him about his love for Mary Schneider, Australia’s Queen of Yodelling… )
Jason will be answering your questions about doing your own wedding music. Please feel free to submit your questions about play lists, equipment, technology, and all-things wedding music.
