There a few aspects that make the Entrance Mediocre or Fantastic! Well planned out and orchestrated!
Suggestions:
- Bride & Groom only: there are other more effective ways to introduce the bridal party. Keep it simple!
- Stay Hidden: Staying out of site to the best of your ability before the Entrance is the difference between a Grand Entrance and just an announcement of the Bride and Groom. This also means that during pictures you try to not talk to guests. try to keep pictures separate from cocktail hour.
- Know the Space: What door? Where do we walk? How are we walking in? important questions to ask before the moment arrives. Having the space ready and the DJ informed is crucial.
- Crowd Prep: One of the most important aspects of a good entrance is preparing your crowd for the entrance. A good DJ/Emcee can prepare a crowd for your arrival, know where to look and what is expected of them.
- Awkward moments: Know what you are going to do after the applause dies! without a plan and a Emcee, awkward moments will happen. Let the Emcee direct you and your crowd. A good planned entrance will look natural, without it, it will be chaos.
- First Dance: is a nice touch. Some things to consider. You have everyone’s attention! Everyone is more respectful at this moment of the evening. Your First Dance song is the most important song of the evening. Make sure everyone hears it. A DJ can prep the crowd for a more classy first dance.
- Using lighting or Fog: The highlight is you! Dry Ice fog and lighting can bring a custom look and feel. Sets you apart from other weddings. You will remember this moment long after the extra expense of special effects.