So that leaves us with the question of where the “moon” in the word “honeymoon” originates. One piece of folklore relates that the origin of the word moon comes from a cynical inference. To the Northern Europeans the terms referred to the body’s monthly cycle and, its combination with honey, suggested that not all moon’s of married life were as sweet as the first. British prose writers and poets, in the 16th and 17th centuries, often made use of the Nordic interpretation of honeymoon as a waxing and waning of marital affection.

Hiring a DJ for your event is the single biggest factor in making your event a success. A lot is riding on the entertainment for you and your guests. A bad DJ will be talked about and remembered long after the party train has crashed.

What makes a bad DJ?
• Someone who plays inappropriate music for your guests
• Doesn’t have the music that you requested
• Tries to be too fancy with the mixing – only to have everyone stop to look at them when they crash and burn.

Not all DJ’s are suited for every event. Each function is different and requires a different skill set. One may be a great Club Style DJ, but cannot handle the intricacies of a Wedding Reception or Bar Mitzvah.

When you are looking to hire a DJ, check out the company.
• What kind of events do they specialize in?
• Are they a professional company with insurance, industry associations, and a good reputation?
• Is there a full time staff to handle your needs?

Also, you need to know what you want, and what is best for your event. Do you only need someone to play background music, or will there be special events and dancing? Is there a wide age range of guests, or do you need specialized music? Most DJ’s are not trained to host events. A DJ who is able to be your host and emcee can help coordinate all the activities. They can handle any announcements, introductions, or interaction that may be needed. This is where the personality, professionalism and experience will benefit you. Hiring the right person for you and your audience will ensure a successful event. The better the party goes, the better you look for putting it together!

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. It should be treasured and remembered by all who attended. You want people to be talking about your wedding for years to come. Part of the outcome depends on you. Research your vendors, check their reputation with other vendors, past clients, and referrals if possible. Once you have hired the professionals to do their best for you, Relax!

Each different service requires specific knowledge and experience in that field. Let them do what they do best and you will be amazed with the results. Of course, you need to be diligent and make sure everyone is one the same page with your specific needs. Feel free to check in as often as you need to. Try to have all the planning done, and your balances paid 3 weeks to a month in advance. The biggest stress you can avoid is waiting until the last minute to finish all the little things that come up. Wrap up loose ends at work, and enjoy the time with your fiancé, friends, and family before the big day.

When it comes to that magic day, Enjoy it! It will go by Faster than you can imagine. You will be in a whirlwind of greeting guests and family, taking pictures, special dances, and having more fun than you could imagine. Trust the people you worked so hard to find, and they won’t disappoint you! Congratulations!!