We are very happy that you have chosen Chase’n Dreams DJ & Karaoke, LLC for your reception entertainment.
Our mission is simple, “Turn your event dreams, into reality!”.
We at Chase'n Dreams have two goals in mind:
(1) Everything must proceed flawlessly.
(2) The evening must exceed your expectations.
We will be happy to meet with you prior to your wedding day. This enables us to customize your reception to your expectations and special needs. You can be assured that your special day will be coordinated per your instructions.
To assure an organized, fun-filled celebration, your disc jockey will also serve as the following at your reception: Master of Ceremonies & Maitre'd.
Master of Ceremonies: From the Bride’s & Groom’s grand entrance to the final dance, we take care of every detail including– grand entrance, dinner prayer, Best Man/Maid of Honor Toast(s), dinner announcements, cutting of cake, bridal dance, throwing of flowers/garter, dollar dance, and all other events. For your benefit, a cordless microphone is used for toasts and announcements so they can be made from any location in your hall to guarantee that your guests will be aware of all activities and events. We will also be happy to make special announcement for you such as: birthdays, anniversaries or even special "thank you(s)".
We will also work together with the other professionals you have hired for the evening to ensure that everyone is aware of your planned reception format. At different places within this brochure, you will find a suggested reception format for your convenience. This format is only an idea of a “typical” wedding reception and can be arranged to your ideas and preferences.
Maitre'd: There may be small details that might slip your mind in the planning of your reception, such as:
Who is going to release tables for dinner?
Who will set up for the dollar dance?
Who will have your bridal flowers for throwing when you need them?
These are small details ... but, very important in creating a perfect evening. If these details are not organized, your reception can start running late and create a “down time” in which your guests may become restless. Your disc jockey will take care of such details, along with any others that may arise. We always stay a couple steps ahead, so you don’t have worry about a single item. Our attention to detail, organization, and professionalism will make a significant difference in the outcome of your reception.
Music adds an exciting dimension to any occasion. Great music can mean the difference between an ordinary and exceptional event. No one will remember if the cake was moist or not. But, your guests will remember if a great time was had by all. Your choice of entertainment will make or break your reception. For this reason, we always carry an extensive library.
We would be happy to meet with you to go over your personal music preferences and requests. Request cards will be available for your guests and are highly honored. We do also encourage guest participation if ok’d by you!
We are focused on the fact that this important day will be shared with family & friends that possibly have not seen each other for a long time. With this in mind, the music volume is maintained at a pleasant level for dancing as well as conversation.
While dynamic sound is important, special effect lighting can be just as significant. Our light show will aid in creating the perfect atmosphere of fun and excitement for everyone at your reception. The lighting is arranged so that it is not obtrusive, blinding, or over bearing. Our lighting and sound systems have been designed especially for wedding receptions. *Fog is available at no additional cost, if requested.
Listed below is Chase’n Dreams’s format for a standard wedding reception. This will aid you in planning the different events that can take place at your reception, as well as help organize your entire evening. Any or this entire format can be changed at any time by the Bride and Groom. You have the control. We are here to customize your reception to your expectation. With this form completed you can be assured we know your exact expectations for each detail and event. You can enjoy yourself and not have a single worry but saying the “I Do’s”.
The format is as followed:
1.) Grand Entrance
2.) Dinner Prayer
3.) Toast
4.) Dinner
5.) Bridal Dance(s)
6.) Through the Years Dance
7.) Cutting of Cake
8.) Open Dancing – (15 min)
9.) Money Dance
10.) Teddy Bear Toss
11.) Garter Removal
11.) Garter Toss
12.) Flower Toss
13.) Garter Placement
14.) Open Dancing
15.) Last Dance
Prior to the Bride’s and Groom’s arrival, we will begin organizing the evening with the Caterer, Bartender, Photographer and Videographer by making them aware of the format that will be followed throughout the evening.
We will greet the Bride and Groom and Bridal Party upon their arrival and organize everyone for the grand entrance. For this entrance, we can introduce the Bride and Groom and entire Bridal Party by name or we can announce the Bride and Groom by name only and have the Bridal Party follow them into the hall without formal introductions.
Following the grand entrance, the Bride and Groom can mingle. Depending on your dinner time, we can inform your guests that dinner will be served and therefore everyone needs to take their seats. We will coordinate with the person chosen to give the dinner prayer and make sure the Best Man/Maid of Honor know the toast(s) is immediately following the prayer.
As soon as the Caterer is ready to serve dinner, we do a formal introduction and welcome your guests on behalf of the Bride and Groom. Next, the prayer will be given, followed by the toast(s). At this point, your Disc Jockey will let your guests know that they will be released by tables to attend the buffet or inform them to remain seated if you are having a sit down dinner. If your Caterer does not release tables, your Disc Jockey will be glad to serve as Maitre’d.
Once everyone has been served dinner, it is a great opportunity to have the traditional cutting of the cake. We inform the Photographer, Videographer and your guests of this activity. After the Bride and Groom cut the cake, there is time to mingle with their guests or to finish any additional formal pictures the Photographer may need. As well, if the buffet is located on the dance floor, your Disc Jockey can not begin the next activity until the buffet is cleared off of the dance floor. We will make a last call for the buffet and then inform the caterer to clear the buffet. Again, during all this ... the Bride and Groom can mingle and cake would also be available to your guests. You guests will remain occupied and not get restless.
Please note that all mentioned above cannot be performed unless our services begin at least a half hour before dinner time.
We do highly recommend that our service start when your guest arrive at reception location. When the first guests arrive, your Disc Jockey will have already created the perfect atmosphere with appropriate music playing in the back ground as well as have the hall lighting set for the correct mood. Right from the beginning your Disc Jockey will be able to make needed announcements and start organizing activities that will reflect the entire mood for the rest of the evening!
After we see that all guests have finished their meals, it is a good time to begin the bridal dances. We will call the Bride & Groom forward, along with the Parents and entire Bridal Party. There are many different ways to conduct these dances. If you are unsure of how you really want this done, we will be happy to help you with suggestions.
After the above is performed, we invite your guests to join us on the dance floor while encouraging requests. An average of 2-3 fast and slow songs are played in order for us to interact with your guests as well as to get them up and moving.
The next activity is the money dance. Prior to this event, we set up an area and gather all needed supplies for the Best Man and Maid of Honor. We also advise them that this event should not take too long.
The last and final event is the throwing of bridal flowers and garter. We have fun with your guests during this event by involving everyone. We recommend putting an age limit on the individuals active in this event. (Age sixteen and above works well.)
If you plan on having many children 12 and under, it is a good idea to have a Teddy Bear Toss especially for them. If this is requested, it will take place before the throwing of flowers. (This works very well)
This format is only an idea. We have found it to work very well.
A non refundable 25% deposit and contract is required to set date. This deposit will be subtracted from the total amount of the event entertainment package.
We can also suggest a photographer, a bartender, a caterer, and florist for your special day if you would like.
We are looking forward to working with you to turn your event dream into reality.
Thank you,
Robin & Bill Piach
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions via email at chasendreamsdj@yahoo.com or on our respective mobile phones.Bill (734) 678-2241 or Robin (734) 678-2242.