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He takes full responsibility for everything at the reception, from the cake cutting to making sure the photographer is there for every important event. As a bride, this was amazing because I wanted no stress the day of my wedding and that’s exactly what that promise included.

Ellie and James Beckman

Married at Lord Hill Farms

We needed someone to bring people together who are from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. So, after talking with Alan just two minutes, we realized that he was our guy.

Diana and Jordan Mandel

Married at Ray's Boathouse

Alan got a great feel for our music style before the event and pulled off the DJ/Emcee role perfectly for us.

Cobie O'Brien and Jeremie Leverich

Married at the Edgewater in Seattle

You really went above and beyond all our expectations!

Christina and Isaac Becker

Married at Stilly Brook Farm in Arlington

An absolute master at what he does and someone who kept the party rolling all night long.

 

Dorothy and Reid Johnson

Married at Salty's on Alki in West Seattle

We were able to create the perfect playlist and Al delivered on an awesome dance party.

Carinn and Elliott White

Married at Within Sodo

Honestly, it was amazing. Little to nothing went wrong, everyone had a blast, and I know Alan played a huge role in that.

Chelsa and Levon Dunn

Married at Robinswood House in Bellevue

Alan gave me the gift of allowing me to be completely present during our reception because he was managing our per-arranged goals.

Susie and Ari Cetron

Married at Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle

Everyone is talking about how personal everything was and saying it was the best wedding dance party they’ve been to, and so much of that is because of you.

Sarah and Kyle Dominick

Married at Robinswood House in Bellevue

We appreciate everything you put into making our night so memorable and fun for all our guests.

Victoria and Michael Villareal

Married at Historic 1625 Tacoma Place

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Reception Timelines on From Ring to Veil podcast

by Alan Ceremony, Fun Ideas, Reception, Seattle Wedding DJ, Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas, Weddings
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“From Ring to Veil” is one of the country’s best wedding planning podcasts. So how fired up was I when co-founder Kim Mills invited me back to talk about one of my huge passions – timelines.

I think THE key to a smooth-flowing wedding reception is to think through ALL the elements of the wedding day and really understand how it will all unfold. It’s like a theatrical production – you need to know who is going to do what where. And then what does that lead to. I’m really passionate about the difference this level of planning can have on the couples’ and guests’ experience. So I pretty much spilled my guts.

There are SO many factors that go into creating a great timeline. Fridays and Sundays are way different from Saturdays. Large receptions require more time for everyone to eat. Sometimes, it’s helpful to the caterers to cut the cake or pass champagne for toasts at a certain time. Sometimes, a couple is going to get whisked away for sunset photos. Sometimes, dinner tables needs to be moved to create a dancefloor.

So each situation is different. However, here is a VERY broad timeline based on my conversation with Kim. I think it can give couples a starting point for discussion.

4:00 pm Guests start to arrive
4:30 pm Ceremony
5:00 pm Ceremony over. Cocktails for guests. Couple signs certificate and finishes photos.
5:45 pm Grand Entrance, Couple says thank you to guests.
6:00 pm Meal
7:00 pm Post-meal activities (slideshow, shoe game, cake cutting, toasts)
7:30 pm Ceremonial dances (First Dance, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Longevity/Anniversary Dance)
7:45 pm Open Dancing
8:30 pm Bouquet and Garter (may or may not want to even do this)
9:50 pm Last Dance
9:55 pm Exit

And after the podcast, I was honored to be named as a “From Ring to Veil” Hall of Fame Guest Host. (It is, so far, the only Hall of Fame that I can claim membership in.) Now, Kim and Shannon MIGHT have just been messing with me. However, they did send me this logo and now as of the post, it’s on the Internet. So it HAS to be real, right?

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He is professional, kind, attentive, flexible and comes with all of his own stereo and mic equipment, and is hands down the best value for a memorable and fun experience!

Christina and Scott Kissler

Married at family residence on Lake Limerick

We originally were drawn to Alan because of his up-front costs. We spoke to a few DJ’s who had a lot of ‘small print’ and hidden costs.

Hannah and Eric Palmer

Married at The Weyerhaeuser Estate in Tacoma

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He was able to use his expertise to direct us towards the wedding we envisioned and beyond without making the mistakes a less experienced DJ would make or that we would have allowed due to our inexperience.

Joanne and Johannes Meyling

Married at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo

Everyone is talking about how personal everything was and saying it was the best wedding dance party they’ve been to, and so much of that is because of you.

Sarah and Kyle Dominick

Married at Robinswood House in Bellevue

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Recent Posts

The Top Dance Songs of 2019

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Music Trends Weddings
There were two big developments in dance music in 2019. First half of the year was the dominance of “Old Town Road.” It was so catchy that it set the record for the longest run EVER at #1 spot on the charts. I played that at pretty much ever wedding in the first half of
read more

Picking the Perfect First Dance Song

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Fun Ideas Music Trends
There are so many big moments at a wedding, but I believe that a first dance that represents your personalities can bring out the joy and the emotion of the moment. I love the fact that after the hustle and stress of a wedding day, you at least get a few minutes completely to yourselves.
read more

Reception Timelines on From Ring to Veil podcast

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Ceremony Fun Ideas Reception Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas Weddings
“From Ring to Veil” is one of the country’s best wedding planning podcasts. So how fired up was I when co-founder Kim Mills invited me back to talk about one of my huge passions – timelines. I think THE key to a smooth-flowing wedding reception is to think through ALL the elements of the wedding
read more
podcast

“Get to Know Your Wedding Pro” appearance

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Professionals
With Reid and his lovely bride Dorothy at Salty’s in West Seattle. One of my favorite elements of being a Seattle Wedding DJ is the relationships I form with other wedding professionals. It’s so satisfying when you get to work as part of a team that coordinates and works behind the scenes to kick some
read more
podcast

The Top Dance Songs of 2018

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Music Reception Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas
I’m going to be honest with you. I don’t know any wedding DJ in Seattle or across the country who will look back on 2018 and reminisce about how it was an amazing year for dance music. There just weren’t the big, universal hits that EVERYBODY knows and dances to (think “Uptown Funk,” think “Can’t
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Tips for attending the Seattle Wedding Show

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Alan Fun Ideas Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas Wedding Professionals
January is a time of year, especially in the Seattle area, with a lot of wedding shows. They are a terrific opportunity for engaged couples to really kick your wedding-planning into high gear. With all those wedding professionals under one (very big) roof, you’re going to want to strategize so that you can take full
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Top Dance Songs of 2017

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When I think about wedding dance songs in 2017, the list has to start with the “Despacito” remix and then everything else. Really, even the best wedding DJs I know thought it was a bit of a down year for dance music.
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Recent Posts

The Top Dance Songs of 2019

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Music Trends Weddings
There were two big developments in dance music in 2019. First half of the year was the dominance of “Old Town Road.” It was so catchy that it set the record for the longest run EVER at #1 spot on the charts. I played that at pretty much ever wedding in the first half of
read more

Picking the Perfect First Dance Song

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Fun Ideas Music Trends
There are so many big moments at a wedding, but I believe that a first dance that represents your personalities can bring out the joy and the emotion of the moment. I love the fact that after the hustle and stress of a wedding day, you at least get a few minutes completely to yourselves.
read more

Reception Timelines on From Ring to Veil podcast

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Ceremony Fun Ideas Reception Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas Weddings
“From Ring to Veil” is one of the country’s best wedding planning podcasts. So how fired up was I when co-founder Kim Mills invited me back to talk about one of my huge passions – timelines. I think THE key to a smooth-flowing wedding reception is to think through ALL the elements of the wedding
read more
podcast

“Get to Know Your Wedding Pro” appearance

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Professionals
With Reid and his lovely bride Dorothy at Salty’s in West Seattle. One of my favorite elements of being a Seattle Wedding DJ is the relationships I form with other wedding professionals. It’s so satisfying when you get to work as part of a team that coordinates and works behind the scenes to kick some
read more
podcast

The Top Dance Songs of 2018

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Music Reception Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas
I’m going to be honest with you. I don’t know any wedding DJ in Seattle or across the country who will look back on 2018 and reminisce about how it was an amazing year for dance music. There just weren’t the big, universal hits that EVERYBODY knows and dances to (think “Uptown Funk,” think “Can’t
read more
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Recent Posts
  • The Top Dance Songs of 2019
  • Picking the Perfect First Dance Song
  • Reception Timelines on From Ring to Veil podcast
  • “Get to Know Your Wedding Pro” appearance
  • The Top Dance Songs of 2018
Recent Posts

The Top Dance Songs of 2019

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Music Trends Weddings
There were two big developments in dance music in 2019. First half of the year was the dominance of “Old Town Road.” It was so catchy that it set the record for the longest run EVER at #1 spot on the charts. I played that at pretty much ever wedding in the first half of
read more

Picking the Perfect First Dance Song

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Fun Ideas Music Trends
There are so many big moments at a wedding, but I believe that a first dance that represents your personalities can bring out the joy and the emotion of the moment. I love the fact that after the hustle and stress of a wedding day, you at least get a few minutes completely to yourselves.
read more

Reception Timelines on From Ring to Veil podcast

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Ceremony Fun Ideas Reception Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas Weddings
“From Ring to Veil” is one of the country’s best wedding planning podcasts. So how fired up was I when co-founder Kim Mills invited me back to talk about one of my huge passions – timelines. I think THE key to a smooth-flowing wedding reception is to think through ALL the elements of the wedding
read more
podcast

“Get to Know Your Wedding Pro” appearance

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Seattle Wedding DJ Wedding Professionals
With Reid and his lovely bride Dorothy at Salty’s in West Seattle. One of my favorite elements of being a Seattle Wedding DJ is the relationships I form with other wedding professionals. It’s so satisfying when you get to work as part of a team that coordinates and works behind the scenes to kick some
read more
podcast

The Top Dance Songs of 2018

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Alan Music Reception Wedding Planning Tips and Ideas
I’m going to be honest with you. I don’t know any wedding DJ in Seattle or across the country who will look back on 2018 and reminisce about how it was an amazing year for dance music. There just weren’t the big, universal hits that EVERYBODY knows and dances to (think “Uptown Funk,” think “Can’t
read more
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He was incredibly helpful in planning our day. He asked us lots of questions, and even helped us discover things that were important to us that we hadn’t thought about.

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Working with Alan was a dream. He was full of amazing ideas to keep the crowd engaged, while simultaneously being attentive and open to our ideas, facilitating both planning and execution seamlessly and flawlessly.

Diana and Jordan Mandel

Married at Ray's Boathouse

Recent Posts

The Top Dance Songs of 2019

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Music Trends Weddings
There were two big developments in dance music in 2019. First half of the year was the dominance of “Old Town Road.” It was so catchy that it set the record for the longest run EVER at #1 spot on the charts. I played that at pretty much ever wedding in the first half of
read more

Picking the Perfect First Dance Song

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Alan Fun Ideas Music Trends
There are so many big moments at a wedding, but I believe that a first dance that represents your personalities can bring out the joy and the emotion of the moment. I love the fact that after the hustle and stress of a wedding day, you at least get a few minutes completely to yourselves.
read more

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