Top 11 Backyard Wedding and Reception Tips

If you’re thinking about hosting your wedding and/or reception in your backyard, we have some great tips for you.

1. Plan it.

2. Prep it.

3. Theme it.

4. Tent it.

5. Dance floor it.

6. Light it up.

7. Rent it.

8. Personalize it.

9. Separate it.

10. Game it.

11. Remember it.

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7 Secrets to Finding the Perfect Wedding Reception Site

No matter if you're wedding planning a non-stop party or a grand formal affair, here are some tips to help find the wedding venue for your reception, and save yourself some stress in the long run.

Start Early

Size Matters

Seek with Style

Look Outside

Guest Provisions

Create Ambiance

Verify Your Resources

7 Unusual Types Of Venues To Approach For Gigs

You might have already exhausted all of the “standard” options when trying to get yourself a gig. Places like clubs and bars will already have lots of DJs lining up to play there. If that is so, why not think outside the box and find your own niche? It may well lead to you getting more gigs.

1. Shops and clothing stores

2. Showrooms, fashion and otherwise

3. Aboard a boat

4. At local leisure and entertainment centres

5. Conventions & trade shows

6. Cafes and tea rooms

7. Sports stadiums

10 Tips to a Great Wedding Reception

Your wedding day will pass by so quickly. You want to be able to enjoy every moment of it. Here are ten tips to make sure you and your guests get the most out of your reception.

1. Plan like crazy during the months prior to your wedding

2. Don’t make your guests wait

3. Don’t plan too many events during the reception

4. Make some music selections and give that information to your band or DJ

5. Have proper lighting

6. Make sure the temperature in your reception room is comfortable

7. Make sure your entertainment is right on the dance floor, not in a corner

8. Make sure your feet are comfortable

9. Don’t overspend

10. Eat, Drink and be Merry!

7 Ways To Get DJ Gigs By Owning A PA System

Even a small PA system can open up myriad ways of scoring gigs that might have previously been out of reach. Throw in a light or two, and you've got a party-on-the-go.

1. Throw “proper” house parties

2. Offer your services as a mobile DJ

3. Set up at impromptu urban outdoor parties and venues

4. Get your foot in the door at organised urban outdoor events

5. Rent out your PA system to others

6. Try busking

7. Turn your PA into a full-on sound system