1. Get Them Comfortable: When guests first start arriving at your event, they might not recognize all your family and friends. Being in an unfamiliar environment is a common problem that you will want to address. A unique way to break the ice is to incorporate a interactive routine during cocktail hour and/or dinner. Widely used games include guests singing love songs to have the bride and groom kiss, scavenger hunts, and secret identity cards. These are just some examples of way that you can help your guests become comfortable. As your guests become more relaxed with others, it will become easier for them to enjoy the evening.

2. Get Them Moving: During the dinner portion, guests often quiet down due to a lack of physical movement. The consumption of food and liquor also decreases the amount of adrenaline pumping through your guests. As you have probably figured out, this is something you want to avoid in the early stages of dancing.

A great way to prevent slow-poke guests is to increase their endorphins and to encourage a sense of ease. One of the best things about being the guest of honor, is that you are in COMPLETE control! You can tell your family and friends what to do. Since this is a celebration, what better instruction than to dance? Really let’s think about it, the worst thing that can happen is that they might have a little bit of fun. One of the reasons we encourage you to summon up close relatives to strut their moves on the dance floor is security in numbers. We all know that feeling of not wanting to be the first person on the dance floor. As a matter of fact, you can even create a snowball dance to break the ice with guests. Basically have everyone break apart and find somebody new sitting down. This multiplies your dance floor, which always lead to a positive outcome.

How to Get Guests Dancing

 
3. Get Them Vibing: Once the party starts, you may want to be the initiator to get people going. This might be a dance-off, mock-rock sing along, party train, hustle, huddled circle. Audience interaction is key for a successful event. This includes 3 steps anticipation, hype, and participation. First you anticipate what guests want and who you will get involved. Second you hype the activity to get more people involved (remember security in numbers). Finally, you participate yourself! Have you ever heard the saying, “what’s good for the goose is good for the gander”? It could never be so true, so take the lead and help your guests create the atmosphere. You might just be surprised with what guests start initiating themselves.

Music is a great way to create the vibe you desire. Just imagine everyone singing Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody at the top of their lungs, then dancing along to the lyrics of Journey – Don’t Stop Believing. These are just some of the many heavy hitters that people immediately identify with. The music will greatly influence the tone and style of your party. Your emcee might instruct your crowd to lift their napkins above their heads and move them to the beat of the music as they sing together. Once your guests start vibing, taking care of your typical event formalities will be a breeze.

4. Play Music They Like: People are creatures of habit, and they want to dance to music they requested. What is popular with one age group might turn off another. This is why it is important for your entertainment to mix in a variety of music genres. It will be easier for them to accommodate the majority of your crowd, once again giving you security in numbers. If your DJ does things right, then those that are dancing to Bee Gees will stick around for Usher. What better way to anticipate your guests requests than with an online request system. This kills two birds with one stone, because a majority of songs that they request might make it on your must play list.

5. Don’t Forget The Older Guests: Remember to have a couple of slower/classic songs dedicated to your older family. They took the time to celebrate this important day with you, so why not dance to some songs that were big back in their day?Since your older crowd is usually the first to leave, it doesn’t hurt to have several songs geared towards their demographic. You want to make sure that they stay long enough to enjoy the night right up to the last song. There is always time for the top 40 format later in the evening. Trust me, you’ll be surprised at just how many of their songs pack your dance floor. Some classic examples are James Brown, Dion, Beatles, Elvis, and The Temptations.

Click to select Pick n Play and log directly into the guest request system.

Encore Weddings DJs is here to help you dance your way to ‘I Do’. Our Michigan wedding DJs are part of Encore Event Group. This means that besides offering you the best options, you can also bundle packages to save time & money. The majority of our business is receptions, and we are responsible for the success of hundreds of weddings in Michigan every year. Besides tasteful emcees, we have the coolest lighting design and photo booths in Michigan. We can create a package that is based on your budget & goals.

To learn how much personality we will put into your big day then check your date on the right. Encore Weddings DJs is excited to be part of the success of your once in a lifetime celebration.

Well, that’s a tricky question. Most people go to party’s to have fun, so your DJ needs to be fun. How will you know that your DJ is fun? When you meet with him to discuss your event he should be able to “WOW” you. If you don’t feel perfectly comfortable telling your DJ what your event is about, that’s a good indication that you should not select that DJ. Essentially you’re not hiring a DJ, you are hiring an entertainer, someone that will keep the crowd on their feet the whole night.

The best indication of future performance is past performance. While meeting with your entertainer you should ask for references. Of course your DJ will have references unless you’re his first event. Ask for a variety of references. If they do parties this means, Bar Mitzvahs, proms, homecomings, holiday parties and whatever else comes to mind. The references are very important since this is really your only way of knowing what to expect from your event. While talking to the references make sure to take notes. After discussing with all of the references, there should be a consistent theme to notice. The references will either state that the DJ was great and the party loved him or they didn’t have the best night.

Checking with various halls would be a good idea too. If the DJ provides their services to various halls within the area asking them for references is a good idea. The hall will let you know if the DJ is professional and how great or not great their entertainment is. The hall can even refer you a couple of names to call on top of what your DJ provided for you. Contacting those reference will give you a very good idea of what to expect from your entertainer.

Something else that you could do to learn about the success of your entertainer is to check if they have a website. When they have a website it shows that they have been around for some time. If they have been around for sometime then they’re probably doing a good job entertaining audiences.

When you’re considering an entertainer ask them about what else they provide. If they provide other services you have a better chance of receiving a better rate when you bundle services together. Some DJ’s provide lighting design and some provide photo booths. When looking over the total price make sure you understand what you’re paying for and don’t be afraid to ask if you’re confused. If the entertainer is not willing to explain costs to you then you shouldn’t be paying for their service.

All in all there’s a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting a party DJ. The DJ should be an entertainer and he should be able to wow you and keep you on your feet. If that doesn’t happen when you guys initially meet, it will probably not happen on the day of your event.

We want you to get to know Encore better before making a decision. Most companies have 5 or 10 references available. We have almost 100 posted on our website. Besides e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, you can even checkout photos and videos of our clients.

There is currently some debate over which prom themes are the best and although opinions may vary, I have complied a short list of my own favorites. I think its important to note the success of the prom’s theme is somewhat dependent on the type of student body it involves. The participant’s attire, the decorations, and the venue are all dependent on the theme of the prom.

A romantic prom theme is always a hit. Themes such as Cinderella or This Moment Forever further emphasize the significance of the event. Common elements of romantic themes are a ballroom locale or decorations and/or backdrops to give the feel of a ballroom.  Deep colors are normally used as accent colors, some examples of romantic theme colors are black and gold or deep blue and black.

Fun themes such as Mardi Gras or Casino are enjoyed by both male and female prom attendants. Mardi Gras theme colors are purple, green, and gold; balloons, streamers, and confetti should be these colors. Masks and party beads can be used as decorations and favors for the guests to wear and take home with them. Casino theme focuses on casino games such as roulette, dice, and playing cards. Decorations and favors for this event can be playing cards, dice, and poker chips . Casino theme colors are dark red, black, and white with gold being used also.

Hollywood themes allow all prom attendants to feel like their favorite celebrities for the night. A red carpet movie premiere theme will give the feel of them being the star of the newest hit movie. The colors for this theme are black, red, and silver. The decorations are a red carpet (of course), film strips, and stars.

Destination prom themes are fun way of adding an extra element to the night, a romantic getaway locale. Paris, Egypt, and the Caribbean are some of the numerous locations you can use as your destination prom’s theme. Famous landmarks can be used as decorations such as the Pyramids for an Egyptian theme and the Eiffel Tower for a Parisian theme.

No matter which theme you choose for your prom the success of the prom depends on the attendants of the prom. Allow the students to have some say in the planning and they will be more excited about the prom. Good luck with planning a night of memories that will last a lifetime.

Encore Event Group is responsible for the outcome of hundreds of events across Michigan every year. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a big or small event, we will work with your budget to give you the best options available. Usually, clients have to book with several vendors, which means more stress and micro managing. How much easier would it be if you just had one company than took care of all this stress? Encore offers packaged solutions which means we are more friendly to your budget. Some clients want to add Michigan photo booth rentals, and others have the lighting design makes an awesome backdrop in the photos. No matter what services you want to bundle, we will give you an instant discount off our services. Trust us, you are in good hands when you book with Encore. We have worked in the most reputable venues with the most respect brands in the world. There is a reason why they choose Encore over the thousand of other companies out there. Check your dates availability above. or call us toll free @ 877.643.8368 to find out how Encore will help you avoid the cookie cutter and have a stellar time.

Encore Party DJs provides Michigan DJs for both big and small parties making them both fun and unique. We give you great options that the other companies left out. This includes online planning, Pick n Play for guests, Glam Cam Photo Album, and computer lighting. Besides our entertainment options, you can even bundle Michigan photo booths and lighting design to save time and money. Encore is a reputable company that is responsible for more than 200 events a year, we have provided the entertainment inside Comerica Park, and even partnered with Disney. We will create a personalized package that includes exactly what you need. Learn more about the company you should invite to your next party by calling us toll free @ 877.643.8368. You will thank Encore Party DJs for making it a huge success.

Designing Prom Invitation Samples

If you happened to visit this page because you are with the planning committee for your upcoming high school Prom, then you have came to the right place. The invitations for your prom play a huge factor in the presentation of event. The high school Prom invitation sample you decide on might affect your ticket sales. So to help you out, I’ve included a couple of tips to remember when you are creating the layout of the invite. The focus of most committees is to keep the cost as low as possible. Everyone knows that good isn’t cheap and cheap isn’t good. So in order to establish more hype of the party, you will have to start with a solid design for the invites.

The main purpose of having a prom is to raise money for the upcoming senior class. This means that it is crucial to sell as many tickets as possible. This one of the only reason why your theme has to be unique. Keep in mind that you are compete over other high schools for the tickets on the same day. You can only be at one prom at for one night. The invite will help you convey a unique theme to help sell the event. The theme of your high school prom should tie together all the elements of your decor. Your invitation should also be in sync with your theme. For example, if you are going with an ‘Under the Water’ theme, then you should use aquas and blues for the gradient and font colors.

How to Work in the Prom Theme

Every high school prom out there has a theme that that ties together their decor. You want to relate every detail in the prom invitation back to your schools theme. Really let’s think about it, what do you vibe to be for your high school prom? It can be a high energy event, low-key get together, or formal affair. The invitation should be done in a create style that either be elegant or simple. You can not mess this up, there is no right or wrong way to design your prom invite. The best advice for actually getting samples is to go to Google and find a site that creates custom cards. This should be a simple task, because there are tons of printing companies out there. Don’t forget that your planning committee will have to vote on the final design samples for our prom invitations. A good rule of thumb is to have several drafts ready to present to them. This ensures that one of your designs gets approved by the committee members.

We all know that Mitzvahs are an important part of the Jewish tradition. It is the time in their development when they leave childish things behind and accept their responsibilities as an adult. The Mitzvah is a celebration of this accomplishment and a time for the traditions which transition them into adulthood. Like any other celebration which involves guests, food, and entertainment there are many things to keep in mind when planning your Mitzvah.

Bar Mitzvah Planning Tips

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The theme of your Mitzvah should be decided first; it will help make further planning decisions. The guest of honor should decide on the theme. Their interests, favorite things, or hobbies can be used as the theme. The theme can vary widely based on your child interests. Favorite movies are a popular theme such as Grease or Wizard of Oz. Elements from the movies can be used as decorations for the event. For the Wizard of Oz theme your guests can enter your venue on a yellow brick road and use props that you supply such as witches hats, magic wands, and ruby slippers. For the Grease theme your guests can be encouraged to dress the part in 50′s style clothing. The venue can be decorated like a 50′s style dinner with pink, black and white streamers and balloons. A sports theme is great for your sporty child. The guests will have a ball playing a variety of sports and games that can be easily managed.

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Another popular theme is the childhood theme. Since this is a time to leave childhood things behind why not have fun doing it one last time. Disney, childhood toys, or Mother Goose stories are some of the things which can be incorporated into your event. A candy or Candyland theme is also always a big hit. Centerpieces and decorations can be made to look like candy and the guests enjoy eating all the candy that they receive throughout the night. A Clue or Nancy Drew theme can also be chosen for your Mitzvah’s theme. Guests can be assigned characters and can try to figure out “who done it” by following the script and clues.

A couple games should be placed throughout the night with prizes for the winner. A trivia game can be played with the question being about the guest of honor or general trivia questions. The participants can be divided into teams and the team with the most correct answers wins the prize. A scavenger hunt can be played with the participants trying to find certain items throughout the room. The contestants can form a circle holding hands and try to pass a hula hoop through the chain without breaking the chain in a human hula hoop race. Games such as limbo and a dance contest require no real setup and can easily be fit into any time line. No matter what the theme or which games you play as long as the night is about the guest of honor the night will be a great time for all.