DC Wedding DJ Provides Ideas for Cake Cutting Songs

There are a lot of things people don't think of when it comes to planning their music, and sometimes, things like picking songs for the cake cutting comes last. Well, if you're in that stage and need some ideas for cake cutting songs, DC Wedding DJs Mixing Maryland are here to help.

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Whether you're looking for something clever or funny or elegant, United With Love has published their article on cake cutting song ideas for weddings. Enjoy!

Why You NEED a Professional Wedding DJ

Everybody makes mistakes, but come on, it's your wedding day. A good DJ is going to be prepared with backup equipment, much, much more music than necessary, and has prepared for the day to make sure everything is going to run smoothly. And if an issue does come up, a professional will be prepared to handle the situation in a split second.

I've heard many stories of horrible DJs who have played the same song twice, played the unedited version of a vulgar song when all the music is supposed to be clean, played the wrong song for a father/daughter dance, or had their laptop crash with no other way to finish the wedding. These types of mistakes are inexcusable and should be considered when choosing a DJ to perform your wedding.

Here's just one example of why you get what you pay for:


So, please consider hiring a DJ with a proven track record, that is professional and don't sell yourself short by going the cheap route.

Wedding DJ Gear #2 - Microphone

As a wedding dj you're most often also performing emcee duties including making announcements, introducing the bridal party, and coordinating other parts of the night like the cake cutting and other traditions. In order to do this you'll need a good, confident voice, and most importantly, a microphone.

Since the dj needs to get a message across in the midst of 140 guests who're all talking, a good microphone is essential. Of course the speakers matter and even the cables you use, but the microphone is what picks up the sound and therefore is of utmost importance.

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Wedding DJ Gear #1 - Turntable

Today we're starting a new series of blog posts in which we'll feature one piece of gear a wedding dj needs to do their job. Today's photo is the turntable. Though traditional turntables are not required to be a DJ (there are CD players, controllers, software, etc.) they are the most recognized.

Every good DJ has certain tools they work with to bring the fun, mixing, and entertainment to their audience, and for most DJ's, the turntable is the most important.

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How to Do the Casper Slide (Cha Cha Slide)

The Cha Cha slide, or the "new" electric slide as I've heard it referred to as before, is a staple at most weddings these days, so chances are your wedding dj has the song and chances are even greater that the bride and groom have asked the DJ to play the song at some point through the night. Of course, even if that's not the case, there will be at least a couple guests that will request it.

Much like the Cupid Shuffle, the Cha Cha Slide is a group dance that all weddings guests can participate in. Below is a video with instructions on how to perform the steps of this dance, but if you're looking for even more instruction, there are many instructional videos available.