Thursday, October 28, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, Orlando DJ, DJ in Orlando - Top 4 High Energy Wedding Party Introduction Songs - Our DJ Rocks

Can't find the right intro song? Want something new that no-one has done? Here are 4 Hot New high energy wedding party introduction songs.

1. Just the Way you Are - Bruno Mars



2. Dynamite - Taio Cruz



3. Chris Brown - Yeah 3x



4. Let it Rock - Kevin Little

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, Orlando DJ, DJ in Orlando - Top 200 Most Requested Songs of the Past Year

I LOVE LOVE LOVE inspiration. I love getting it and sending it. Here's a little musical inspiration. This is a list of the top 200 requested songs over the past 12 months. So get your creative juices flowing and start thinking about what songs you want to party to at your event!

Rank, Artist, Song

1 Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling
2 Journey Don't Stop Believin'
3 Lady Gaga Feat. Colby O'donis Just Dance
4 Beyonce Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
5 AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long
6 Bon Jovi Livin' On A Prayer
7 Morrison, Van Brown Eyed Girl
8 Diamond, Neil Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
9 Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow
10 Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar On Me
11 B-52's Love Shack
12 Cupid Cupid Shuffle
13 Lady Gaga Poker Face
14 Jackson, Michael Billie Jean
15 Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama
16 Timberlake, Justin Sexyback
17 ABBA Dancing Queen
18 DJ Casper Cha Cha Slide
19 Outkast Hey Ya!
20 Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil' Jon Yeah
21 Rihanna Don't Stop The Music
22 Kool & The Gang Celebration
23 Clapton, Eric Wonderful Tonight
24 Sir Mix-A-Lot Baby Got Back
25 Sister Sledge We Are Family
26 Beatles Twist And Shout
27 Jackson, Michael Thriller
28 Mraz, Jason I'm Yours
29 Brown, Chris Forever
30 Black Eyed Peas Let's Get It Started
31 Ke$Ha Tik Tok
32 Usher Feat. Will.I.Am Omg
33 Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain Low
34 Brooks, Garth Friends In Low Places
35 Lady Gaga Bad Romance
36 James, Etta At Last
37 Isley Brothers Shout
38 Temptations My Girl
39 Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup
40 Jackson, Michael Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
41 Sinatra, Frank The Way You Look Tonight
42 Commodores Brick House
43 Vanilla Ice Ice Ice Baby
44 Loggins, Kenny Footloose
45 Seger, Bob & The Silver Bullet Band Old Time Rock & Roll
46 Bee Gees Stayin' Alive
47 Village People Y.M.C.A.
48 Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody
49 Big & Rich Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)
50 Armstrong, Louis What A Wonderful World
51 Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z Crazy In Love
52 Presley, Elvis Can't Help Falling In Love
53 Wild Cherry Play That Funky Music
54 Lauper, Cyndi Girls Just Want To Have Fun
55 Adams, Bryan Summer Of '69
56 Kid Rock All Summer Long
57 Black Eyed Peas Imma Be
58 Cyrus, Miley Party In The U.S.A.
59 Flo Rida Feat. Keisha Right Round
60 Dexy's Midnight Runners Come On Eileen
61 Rascal Flatts Bless The Broken Road
62 Aerosmith I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
63 Rednex Cotton Eye Joe
64 Lonestar Amazed
65 Jackson, Michael The Way You Make Me Feel
66 Jackson, Michael Beat It
67 Springfield, Rick Jessie's Girl
68 House Of Pain Jump Around
69 Jackson, Michael P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
70 Earth, Wind & Fire September
71 Swift, Taylor Love Story
72 Johnson, Jack Better Together
73 Mraz, Jason & Colbie Caillat Lucky
74 Young M.C. Bust A Move
75 50 Cent In Da Club
76 Cascada Evacuate The Dancefloor
77 Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love
78 Guetta, David Feat. Akon Sexy Chick
79 Buble, Michael Everything
80 Pink Get The Party Started
81 Guns N' Roses Sweet Child O' Mine
82 Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys Empire State Of Mind
83 Train Hey Soul Sister
84 Taio Cruz Dynamite
85 Journey Faithfully
86 Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce Telephone
87 Nelly Hot In Herre
88 Franti, Michael & Spearhead Say Hey (I Love You)
89 Romantics What I Like About You
90 Cheap Trick I Want You To Want Me
91 Rihanna Disturbia
92 KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight
93 Four Tops I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
94 Jones, Norah Come Away With Me
95 Kings Of Leon Sex On Fire
96 Checker, Chubby The Twist
97 Buble, Michael Save The Last Dance For Me
98 Brown Band, Zac Chicken Fried
99 U2 Beautiful Day
100 Green, Al Let's Stay Together
101 Madonna Like A Prayer
102 Beatles All You Need Is Love
103 Jay Sean Feat. Lil Wayne Down
104 Sinatra, Frank Fly Me To The Moon
105 West, Kanye Feat. Jamie Foxx Gold Digger
106 Taylor, James How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
107 Black Eyed Peas My Humps
108 Paisley, Brad She's Everything
109 Buffett, Jimmy Margaritaville
110 Medley, Bill & Jennifer Warnes (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
111 Mcgraw, Tim With Faith Hill It's Your Love
112 Prince Kiss
113 Grandmaster Slice Electric Slide (Shall We Dance) '92
114 Paisley, Brad Then
115 Brooks & Dunn Boot Scootin' Boogie
116 Perry, Katy Hot N Cold
117 Jackson 5 ABC
118 Salt-N-Pepa Push It
119 Los Del Rio Macarena
120 Kingston, Sean Fire Burning
121 Griffiths, Marcia Electric Boogie (Electric Slide)
122 Adams, Bryan (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
123 Gaye, Marvin Let's Get It On
124 Coldplay Viva La Vida
125 Franklin, Aretha Respect
126 Big & Rich Lost In This Moment
127 Travolta, John & Olivia Newton-John Grease Megamix
128 Rascal Flatts My Wish
129 UB40 Red Red Wine
130 T.I. Whatever You Like
131 Hammer, M.C. U Can't Touch This
132 Rascal Flatts Life Is A Highway
133 Rihanna Rude Boy
134 Ke$Ha Your Love Is My Drug
135 Houston, Whitney I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
136 Gaynor, Gloria I Will Survive
137 Cash, Johnny Ring Of Fire
138 Metro Station Shake It
139 Timbaland Feat. Keri Hilson The Way I Are
140 T.I. Feat. Rihanna Live Your Life
141 Rihanna Feat. Jay-Z Umbrella
142 Timberlake, Justin Rock Your Body
143 Idol, Billy White Wedding
144 Eagles Hotel California
145 Kings Of Leon Use Somebody
146 Aerosmith Walk This Way
147 Sorta Crackers Band Chicken Dance
148 Dion Runaround Sue
149 K-Ci & Jojo All My Life
150 Violent Femmes Blister In The Sun
151 Lifehouse You And Me
152 Cascada Everytime We Touch
153 Mcgraw, Tim My Best Friend
154 A-Ha Take On Me
155 Lady Gaga Paparazzi
156 Shakira Feat. Wyclef Jean Hips Don't Lie
157 Black Eyed Peas Rock That Body
158 Foxx, Jamie Feat. T-Pain Blame It
159 Queen Another One Bites The Dust
160 Idol, Billy Mony Mony
161 White, Barry Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
162 Black Eyed Peas Meet Me Halfway
163 Fergie Feat. Ludacris Glamorous
164 Smith, Will Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
165 Checker, Chubby Let's Twist Again
166 Weather Girls It's Raining Men
167 Prince 1999
168 M.I.A. Paper Planes
169 White, Barry You're The First, The Last, My Everything
170 Krauss, Alison When You Say Nothing At All
171 Jet Are You Gonna Be My Girl
172 Temptations Ain't Too Proud To Beg
173 Sledge, Percy When A Man Loves A Woman
174 Martin, Dean That's Amore
175 Swift, Taylor You Belong With Me
176 Pitbull Hotel Room Service
177 Tone Loc Wild Thing
178 B.O.B. Feat. Bruno Mars Nothin' On You
179 Derulo, Jason In My Head
180 Digital Underground The Humpty Dance
181 Sinatra, Frank Come Fly With Me
182 Tone Loc Funky Cold Medina
183 Heartland I Loved Her First
184 Orbison, Roy Oh, Pretty Woman
185 Strait, George I Cross My Heart
186 Simon & Garfunkel Cecilia
187 Connick, Jr., Harry It Had To Be You
188 Beach Boys Kokomo
189 Gnarls Barkley Crazy
190 Sean Paul Temperature
191 Urban, Keith Making Memories Of Us
192 Beatles I Saw Her Standing There
193 James, Rick Super Freak (Part 1)
194 Rudolf, Kevin Feat. Lil Wayne Let It Rock
195 KC & The Sunshine Band (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
196 Lady Gaga Lovegame
197 Daft Punk One More Time
198 Lady Gaga Alejandro
199 Lmfao Feat. Lil Jon Shots
200 Timbaland Feat. Justin Timberlake Carry Out


This unique list is systematically calculated by analyzing actual client requests made through the DJ Intelligence music request system over the course of the past 12 months. Over two hundred thousand requests are made each month. These requests are compiled and tallied in real time to create this dynamic list. Because of the quantity of requests, it is precisely accurate. This is a generalized list for all events ranging from weddings to parties. It changes regularly as requests are analyzed in real time, so please bookmark this page and stop back often.
http://www.mobilebeat.com/top-200/

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Alfred Angelo And Disney To Debut Their First Disney Princess-Inspired Bridal Gown Collection



Dreams do come true, especially for women who grew up dreaming of a fairy tale wedding modeled after their favorite Disney Princess character. Alfred Angelo and Disney will debut their first collection of bridal gowns, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo, at the National Bridal Market in Chicago on October 2, 2010. Marking their first collaboration, the bridal gown collection is inspired by the essence, style and personality of seven iconic Disney Princess characters: Ariel, Aurora/Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Snow White and Tiana.

The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection will be available in sizes 0 to 30W, at all Alfred Angelo Signature stores and select Alfred Angelo wholesale Partner Bridal Boutiques in 2011. All gowns will be priced $599 to $1,199.

“This collaboration is a wonderful testament of two long-standing, established and respected industry leaders…the magic and storytelling heritage of Disney and the internationally renowned bridal fashion of Alfred Angelo,” says Michele Piccione, co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Alfred Angelo. “For 75 years, our product has been known for great style, quality and affordability. We are excited to use our expertise to fulfill the dreams of brides everywhere who long to feel like a Disney Princess.”

“Every bride wants to be a princess on her wedding day, and through this collaboration with bridal fashion experts Alfred Angelo, we can now extend the reach of the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings brand and make beautiful Disney Princess-inspired gowns accessible to all brides at a broad retail distribution and affordable prices,” says Pam Lifford, executive vice president, global fashion and home, Disney Consumer Products.

Acclaimed Alfred Angelo designer Michael Shettel designed the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo gowns. Michael has a keen eye for trends and the ability to translate that vision into beautiful gowns. As a result, Michael sought to capture every girl’s fantasy of feeling like a princess on her wedding day, while being inspired by the magic and identity of each of the seven Disney Princess characters. With each gown, brides can showcase their personal style. The collection includes classic, grand ball gowns in layers of tulle and sparkle net, updated fit and flare styles to highlight curves and movement, and pleated and wrapped bodices to flatter the bride’s figure.

- The treasures of the sea inspired Ariel’s gown. The mermaid silhouette features re-embroidered lace, pearl beading, and sequin sparkles.
- Aurora/Sleeping Beauty’s gown is romantic with a dreamy, willowy skirt for this slumbering princess.
- Belle’s wedding dress, with a draped waistline is inspired by the iconic ballroom dance scene from the film and focuses on making a grand entrance.
- Cinderella’s gown radiates with sparkle as its inspiration is the fairy tale’s enchanted glass slipper.
- Jasmine’s wedding dress conveys freedom and individuality and as a result her shimmering soft satin gown is exotic with a bejeweled neckline and low cut back.
- Snow White’s dress is inspired by nature, beauty and grace like the Disney Princess character herself.
- The regal, one-shoulder taffeta gown for our newest princess, Tiana, reflects her independent spirit with an asymmetric bodice and ruched skirt.





Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Orlando DJ, Our DJ Rocks Supports Local Cause - Heart Gallery Orlando Event

Last week I had the pleasure of DJing an amazing event for the Heart Gallery of Orlando. It was truly inspiring to see the life in all of these little rockstars. And let me tell you, some of these girls had some spunk. Maybe even spunkier than I! I loved loved loved being around the kids. I was showing them how to DJ, teaching them some dances and they were even teaching me a few new moves! They even got on the microphone and were singing their little hearts out! A true blessing they will be to the family that takes them into their hearts and their homes.

Thank you to Misty Miotto for asking me to trusting me to make this event memorable and for just being you. And thank you Tabitha Mccausland for helping make the kids feel like superstars! Love both of you ladies!
The Heart Gallery features children that are available for adoption in any given city. If you would like to find out more about the Heart Gallery of Metro Orlando please visit http://www.fsmetroorlando.org/ParentsWanted/HeartGalleryofMetroOrlando/tabid/78/Default.aspx

About Family Services of Metro Orlando
Family Services of Metro Orlando is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people together to create possibilities for children and families. We believe that together we can make a difference. We think out of the box, encouraging the development of partnerships and programs that aim to enhance the well-being of children and families. We serve families who are experiencing a number of hardships at once. This can include homelessness or unstable housing, domestic violence, addiction or dependency, job loss or physical and/or mental health issues. We work with children in need of protection. We mentor young adults formerly in foster care. We support foster and adoptive families. We care for children without families. Together with our partners, we assist more than 10,000 children and families each year.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, Orlando DJ -What does a Master of Ceremonies by Our DJ Rocks

What does a Master of Ceremonies Do?

Who is going to help you put together a time line of events? Who is going to line up the bridal party and Emcee introductions? Who is going to be the one person to make sure the photographer knows when the cake is going to be cut and announce it? When the champagne should be poured for the toast and is there someone hosting that? It's a bit overwhelming, but not only as your wedding DJ the other half of our job is to act as the Master of Ceremony. A professional Master of Ceremony cultivates three important qualities: self-confidence, preparedness, and ability to roll with the punches.

Self Confidence
Your Master of Ceremonies needs self-confidence because she will not be able to rehearse every word she says. The majority of the Master of Ceremony role is announcing and introducing people. Introductions include wedding party introductions, best man speeches, bouquet, garter, cake cutting, special dances, etc. It is important that your professional Master of Ceremonies exude enthusiasm without wasting too many words over it-and to sound friendly while stating in no uncertain terms that people need to get themselves settled down for dinner service. Also called crowed control. Our DJ Rocks conveys the right amount of energy, personality and self confidence without being overbearing and cheesy.


Preparedness
Wedding DJ's should usually arrive about an hour to an hour and a half before they are contracted to start playing music. This is to give them time to setup and go over the order of events with your vendors. Once the equipment is all set your wedding DJ should go over the time line that you helped put together with your caterer, your photographer and your videophragher. Our DJ Rocks will print out a timeline and give it to each of these vendors as reference to help keep the evening running smoothly. And let me just tell you that it's all about communication. The more each of your wedding vendors understands and agrees on what you are looking for the easier we can work behind the scenes to make it happen. It's like a director in a play, someone has to use the clap board and say action, but every actor needs a script to know what do to next. For the caterers the most important thing about the timeline is making sure the dinner times are the same that they have planned, when is the champagne toast and when is the cake cutting. For your photographer and videographer it is extremely important for them to know when the first dance, parent dances, cake, bouquet, garter, dollar dance, etc because they are there to capture the moments that your wedding DJ helps to create. And since you are only going to do this one, you do not want to miss a thing. You wedding DJ make sure this happens.


Roll with the Punches
This is the most critical characteristic of a Master of Ceremony. No matter how carefully you plan and how prepared your wedding DJ is there will be elements of the reception that do to go as schedule. This is where a professional Master of Ceremony like Our DJ Rocks makes sure that the bride and groom are stress free and takes care of everything.

Bridal party introductions need to be pushed back by 15 minutes... All of the bridesmaids have decided that they absolutely must do a toast...… the cake cutting will be delayed until after the parent dances… The Master of Ceremony need to be prepared to make a quick recovery and move ahead. A professional MC knows how to adapt to the situation to keep your wedding running smoothly and make sure that you have nothing to worry about.


So what are the ceremonies that you are master of, you ask?
Usually, the Master of Ceremonies takes charge of making the reception run smoothly. Our DJ Rocks will go over exactly what it is that you want during your reception. Every wedding is slightly different. However, the typical announcements, are:

  • The switch from cocktail hour to dinner service
  • Entrance of the parents, wedding party, and bride and groom.
  • The "official" dances: bride and groom, bride with her father, groom with his mother, wedding party as a group.
  • The toasts: The first toast is typically given by the best man. After that, anyone can toast.
  • Opening of dancing for everyone-and any other special dances.
  • The cutting of the wedding cake.
  • The bouquet toss and garter toss, or any variations of these, such as a dance that ends with giving the bouquet to the longest-married couple.
  • The last dance
  • The Grand Exit

There are countless times that I get phones calls from brides and grooms that are in need of a DJ one month prior to their wedding because they have hired "a friend" or a "club dj" and now they are asking questions that the DJ cannot answer. That is because a wedding DJ is not only a DJ but also a MC, a Master of Ceremony, the one who helps your event run smoothly. You've only got one shot to get it right. Do it right the first time!

Learn more about Our DJ Rocks and our Master of Ceremony by visiting us online.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, Orlando DJ - The Role of your Wedding DJ by Our DJ Rocks

People sometimes like to group club DJ's, wedding DJ's, and radio DJs all into one category. WRONG. Wedding DJs have a big role in the success of your wedding reception. And over half of the job is complete before they event arrive on the day of your wedding and play the first song.

A professional wedding DJ will provide you with some type of planning tool. You're only going to do this once so your going to need a little help. These tools will give your wedding DJ the information that he/she needs to create your wedding day just as you want it. You should be able to choose the type of music you want played at your wedding and the type of music you don't want played. Are you the type of bride that wants to boogie to the electric slide and cupid shuffle or have you done it so many times you never want to hear it again? Those are the types of things that you will go over with your wedding DJ before she even plays the first song. All of this information will be in your planning tools.

There are many other aspects of your wedding that make it unique. It's important for wedding DJ to know if there are any special songs or dedications you want played. Maybe it's your Grandpa's 83rd birthday, it would make your day that much more special if during dinner we played Happy Birthday by the Beatles during dinner. Maybe your sister got married 5 years ago and you want to dedicate her first dance to her. Or maybe you and your bridesmaids had a theme song for the night of your bachelorette party and you want to dance to that during the reception.

Do you or your fiance have a favorite band or type of music, you probably wouldn't think to tell your DJ that unless they asked. Other things that you will go over with your DJ would include if you are having a centerpiece giveaway or if you will have cameras on the tables or a photo booth at the reception. The DJ will make sure that the centerpieces are given out and that your guests are aware of everything that is happening during your reception.

How interactive do you want your DJ to be? Do you want your wedding DJ to take requests? How do you envision your wedding day? All of these elements are what make your reception unique and one of a kind and your wedding DJ should carefully choreograph each of these to ensure the success of your wedding.

And this is all before the first song is even played.

Learn more about orlando wedding dj, our dj rocks by visiting us online.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, Orlando DJ, DJ In Orlando - TREND ALERT Morning of Wedding Playlist

I'm totally diggin' this *NEW* idea....

I spotted this on the Knot Wedding Day Beauty message board:

"Fill up your iPod with a playlist of songs to listen to the morning of your wedding -- you know, while you're excitedly getting your hair and makeup done with your bridesmaids."

Here's a list of songs to get you started...

"Lucky" by Jason Mraz
"Going to the Chapel" by The Crystals
"Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat
"Chapel of Love" by The Beach Boys
"Everything" by Michael Buble
"Love and Marriage" by Frank Sinatra
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
"Forever and every Amen" by Randy Travis - for those boot wearin' cowgirls :)
"Grow Old with You" by Adam Sandler
"White Wedding" by Billy Idol
"I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 Degrees
"Wedding Day" by Bee Gees
"(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry" by Darlene Love
"It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick Jr.
"A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" by James Taylor
"You're the One That I Want" from Grease
"All You Need Is Love" by The Beatles
"Love You Madly" by Cake
"Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ - Wedding Traditions; Kathy caught the bouquet and 2 years later guess what?!?!??!

On May 31st 2008 one of the cutest couples, Beau and Brandy Burridge tied the knot. And I had the privilege to DJ for them. To this day, I still remember that sunny ceremony in the gardens at Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. (How could I forget. Inside joke between Brandy and I).

I still remember the tear in my eye while Beau's Best Man, Jared gave his speech. 20 songs, a family dinner and a few dances later, Kathy's caught the bouquet. Wedding tradition says that the gal who catches the bouquet is the next one to get married. Well, guess what??????



2 years later, Kathy married Steve on Eglin Air Force Base in Destin, Florida! And do you remember my that couple Brandy and Beau? Well, they have been photographing weddings ever since then and they captured Kathy and Steve's special day. Can you believe it?!?!?!?!??!?!?! What a small world.

Here's to something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. And here's to Kathy and Steve.

May some traditions live on....





P.S. Not only do I have a soft spot for my brides that I become friends with, but I also have a soft spot for those men and women that serve in our military. Steve - thank you for the sacrifices you make for our country and for our freedom. And to you Kathy - thank you for supporting Steve in what he does. I give you tons of credit and may you always have a strong heart to support him.

Best of luck to the both of you!!!

xoxo,
Kristin

Orlando Wedding DJ, Our DJ Rocks offers military discounts with valid ID for her brides and grooms. Mention it at the time of booking.

Check out more of Brandy & Beau's work at www.brandyburridge.com.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Real Orlando Wedding Vendors by Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks Featuring the Nielsens Photography & Design

You don't realize the importance of the Photog/DJ relationship until it's too late. Great news for you is that , I've asked Cristy Nielsen with the Nielsens Photography & Design to tell us her opinion on the importance of the photog/DJ relationship so you don't just have to take my word for it!

Here’s what she said:

We love working with great DJ's for two reasons. One, they keep the party going, keep people up and dancing which always makes for great and fun photos. And two, for keeping us in the know of the happenings during the evening, making sure things happen on schedule, and making sure that the flow of the night goes as it should. DJ's really are like a reception coordinator in a way as far as the schedule goes.

We enjoy working with DJ Kristin because she makes the evening FUN and really helps to keep things organized throughout the night. She makes sure that people are having a good time, knows when to play fast songs, slow songs, and fun songs. We also love that she isn't afraid to get out on the dance floor and teach people the different dances, and really gets involved with her clients and brides and grooms. When we had our grand opening for our studio we knew she was THE dj to ask for based on our prior experiences with her, and because we knew our fellow wedding vendors, friends, and family would LOVE her! She really does bring life to the party!! :)


Thanks Cristy! You Rock and I love working with you too! You help keep our brides happy and that's what always comes first! Even the most challenging situations, you too put brides first in everything that you do. Take a look at this slideshow of the most recent wedding we did together. Congrats David and Nicole Howell.



Vendor Profile:
The Nielsens Photography & Design are a husband and wife photographer team shooting weddings in Central Florida and nationwide since 2003. Come check out our funky and eclectic train car studio in Downtown Oviedo!

Learn more about Cristy & John by visiting their website www.nielsensonline.com

Learn the 5 Tips for finding the right DJ.

Vendor Profile:
We would love your opinion on the importance of your relationship with the MC/DJ. Please submit your information and logo or photos to Kristin@ourdjrocks.net with Real Wedding Vendors in the subject line.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, DJ in Orlando, Our DJ Rocks - Sample Wedding Timeline

Bridget & Matthew Hargrave
The Royal Crest Room - St Cloud, Florida
Orlando Wedding DJ, Owner DJ Kristin Hubbard

5:30pm Pre-Ceremony Begins
6pm Ceremony Begins
Mothers walking to Ava Maria
Officiant, Groom and Groomsman
Bridesmaids; Canon in D by London Symphony
Bride; Canon in D – London Symphony at 1:45
Sand Ceremony; Kenny G Love Song
Recessional; Instrumental Bitter Sweet Symphony – Play song at the kiss and butterflies release
6:30-7:30pm Cocktails & Bride and Groom photos
7:30pm Introductions of the Bridal Party; I gotta feelin’, BEP
-Jr Bridesmaid Jasmine & Groomsman John
-Bridesmaid Sabrina & Groomsman Nick
-Bridesmaid Emily & GroomsmanTony
-Flower Girls Nicoletta & Breeanna
-Maid of Honor Sarah and Best Man Jason

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Hargrave
First Dance – Then, Brad Paisley


7:40pm Champagne Toast – by Best Man Jason
7:45-845pm Plated Dinner
8:45pm Father/Daughter Dance – It Won’t Be Like This for Long, Darious Rucker
Mother/Son – Then They Do, Trace Atkins
9pm Dancing
9:30pm Cake Cutting – Grow Old With You, Adam Sandler
Bouquet Toss – Single Ladies, Beyonce
Garter Removal – Mission Impossible Theme
Garter Toss – Can’t Touch This, MC Hammer
Garter Placement – Lets get it on, Marvin Gaye
9:30-10:45pm Dancing
10:45pm Last Dances – I’ve had the time of my Life
(B&G exit in their own car)


Wedding Ceremony and Reception Planning Sheets
Our DJ Rocks, Orlando Wedding DJ, will help you customize all of the important details of your wedding reception to make it unforgettable. DJ Kristin is available to help you through your planning process from the I DO to the LAST DANCE. About 2-3 weeks prior to your big day, DJ Kristin will contact you to go over the final details and create your customized timeline. The day of your wedding DJ Kristin will communicate with each of your vendors to ensure that all you and your new husband have to do is show up and have a great time.

Customized Wedding Timeline
Each of our weddings is unique, never cookie-cutter, which means each wedding gets a customized timeline. DJ Kristin will create a timeline and review it with you. The timeline includes important details of your wedding, like the timeline events, how the night will flow and even down to the specific times as to when dinner starts. The timeline is given to the wedding planner, caterer, photographer and videographer the night of your wedding.

Find out more about the flow of events by reading the Top 5 Tips for Finding the Right DJ at http://ourdjrocks.blogspot.com/p/5-tips-for-finding-right-dj.html.

Visit Orlando Wedding DJ, Our DJ Rocks at www.ourdjrocks.net.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, DJ in Orlando - Get tips from Orlando Wedding Photographer Misty Miotto

This excerpt from Orlando Wedding Magazines July 2010 Issue.

Orlando Wedding DJ, DJ Kristin says "I have worked with Misty Miotto many times and the woman is talented, knowledgeable, professional and takes care of her clients. Those of the kind of vendors that we like to work with. I am so proud of you Misty!"

Misty Miotto has photographed nearly 1,000 local weddings over the last 15 years. She has used her experiences and observations as a wedding photographer to write a list of tips for future brides. Here is an edited version of Miotto’s top 10 tips.






Make it your day,
your way.

Say goodbye to traditions. Do not have your mother’s wedding—have your own. Make it just as unique and special as you are. Before all the planning starts, put your thoughts and visions together and come up with a game plan. Avoid being sucked into the what’s hot and what’s not game.

Hire a good planner.

Many couples opt to do all the planning themselves, thinking that they’ll save money. But a good wedding planner will pay for herself. For example, I offer a few coordinators in town discounts because I know their weddings run smoothly and I will be able to do my job without a lot of distractions and complications. You can save a lot of time and money by going with a wedding planner. The best way to find a good one is through referrals by other brides.

Your location can
save money.

Sometimes I see brides rent community halls to save money, only to spend gobs of money on flowers and decorations to spruce it up. A better idea is to rent a venue, such as a historic house or a garden area, that doesn’t need the added frills of decorations, a place that has character and charm of its own.
Get the groom involved.

It’s a shame when the groom feels like an outsider looking in at his own wedding. Find creative ways to get him involved, like letting him pick out the music provider, whether a DJ or a band. Put him in charge of the getaway car. Who knows, he may opt to skip the traditional limo and go with a Viper for a more unique and memorable departure.

Hair and makeup.

Meet with your hair and makeup artist for a practice run so you can go over what you want done on your wedding day. The day of the nuptials, plan on starting on your hair and makeup three hours before the ceremony begins. Your photographer doesn’t need to be there for the entire prep session, just the tail end of it.

Don’t sweat the
small stuff.

No bride wants to turn into a bridezilla on her wedding day, but slight imperfections can set off that transformation if you aren’t careful. I tell brides there will be 10 “emergencies” on their wedding day, most of them not worth worrying about. Everything won’t go exactly according to plan, so let go of the urge to control every detail. Brides who obsess on every facet of the wedding and reception do not enjoy their big day. And they aren’t easy to photograph!

Timing is everything.

If you are having a beach wedding timed for a sunset backdrop, darkness will set in when it’s time to shoot post-ceremony pictures. I suggest either moving the wedding time up about an hour before sunset or the bride and groom see each other BEFORE the sunset ceremony so the traditional bridal party and family photos can be taken in good lighting.

Eat before the wedding.

You want your guests to hear your vows, not your tummies growling. Hungry brides and grooms tend to be impatient and distracted with the post-ceremony photo sessions because they want to get to the reception and eat.

Fancy feet are not
happy feet.

Trust me on this: Four-inch stilettos are not made for dancing. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes to your reception.

Picture perfect.

One of the most frequent questions I get is how do I make brides look like models. I don’t. I work with them to help them feel more confident, and confidence is the key to looking like a model. Acting like a model helps, too, so I tell brides-to-be to look through fashion magazines and practice poses they see in them. Shooting digital makes it easy for me to share images instantly, and that gives me the ability to work with my clients to attain the most flattering pictures.

This article appears in the July 2010 issue of Orlando Wedding

Find out more about Misty by visiting www.MistyMiotto.com
Find our more about Orlando Wedding DJ, Our DJ Rocks Visit us online at www.ourdjrocks.net

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, DJ in Orlando Livin on Prayer



The Orlando Wedding DJ, Our DJ Rocks Experience. Check out Dave and Laura Perry and all of their friends and family rippping up the dance floor with DJ Kristin bringing the energy and emotion to the dance floor!

www.ourdjrocks.net
Wanna be friends? www.facebook.com/djkristin
Re-tweet us @ourdjrocks

Photos by McLaughin Photo & Video
Catering by Caribbean Catering

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ, DJ in Orlando, Orlando DJ - THE OUR DJ ROCKS EXPERIENCE



The Orlando Wedding DJ, Our DJ Rocks Experience.

www.ourdjrocks.net
Wanna be friends? www.facebook.com/djkristin
www.twitter.com/ourdjrocks

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ - Our DJ Rocks - Song Idea of the Week - First Dance



Song Idea of the Week: First Dance
Created by: DJ Kristin of Our DJ Rocks
Song: Lucky
Artist: Jason mraz

Wanna be friends? www.facebook.com/djkristin
Follow us? www.twitter.com/ourdjrocks

Photography by MistyMiotto.com and Dayna Schroeder.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Real Orlando Wedding Vendors by Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks

The communication between your DJ and your other vendors is crucial in the success of your wedding, especially when it comes to your Wedding Planner. Your planner is the one who helps put together your ideas and lays out exactly how you want to the night to flow and your DJ is the one who helps execute the time line of events and most importantly keeping the evening on schedule.

Allow me to present the talented Orlando wedding planner, Tamuel Cowart with RW Events. I asked Tamuel to give us her wedding planner point of view on the importance of the DJ & Wedding Planner, Here’s what she had to say:

The most important factor in working with a DJ is teamwork. A good DJ controls the flow of the reception so it is important for them to know who the major players are such as the photographer, videographer, banquet captain, and planner. Announcements should be planned accordingly and good team work assures that all major parties are in the reception room prior to toasts, first dances, etc.

The relationship of the planner and DJ is very important since both are passed the ball throughout the evening to ensure a smooth transition of events as well as a happy client. Miscommunication can lead to unnecessary hiccups which is why I encourage my clients to work with professional “wedding” DJ’s!!!


My favorite of her qualities: Honesty, Personality and Persistance.


Our DJ Rocks is currently assisting Tamuel of RW Events in producing The Bridal Ball, a unique bridal event coming to Lake Mary in September 2010. You will have the opportunity to experience fun, food, and amazing decor while taking a break from the traditional bridal show.


Learn more about Tamuel and RW Events by visiting their website RWevents.com or Facebook.

Learn the 5 Tips for finding the right DJ.

Vendor Profile:
We would love your opinion on the importance of your relationship with the MC/DJ. Please submit your information and logo or photos to Kristin@ourdjrocks.net with Real Wedding Vendors in the subject line.

Monday, May 24, 2010

The First Bridal Ball in Orlando


This is not your typical bridal show. And that's why we LOVE it! It's been called a unique bridal "event." There will be live entertainment, door prizes, dancing, and much more. And the best part? You are highly encourage to come dressed up and ready for a ball experience - there will be a dance floor! Participating vendors are working hard to create a spectacular evening that is sure to inspire and entertain the modern or the vintage bride!


We want to see everyone's style. You can register for it here. We can't wait to see you there!


Tamuel at RW Events and PlanIT Boutique has pulled a team of the trendiest vendors to help bring this event to life including:




Don't miss the first Orlando Bridal Ball!

Real Orlando Wedding Vendors by Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks

Let me introduce you to Rev. Glynn Ferguson with Sensational Ceremonies. Everyone say "Hi Rev. Glynn!"

I recently asked Rev. Glynn Ferguson with Sensational Ceremonies to tell us his opinion on the importance of the DJ & Officiant relationship, as well as what the DJ/MC can do to make his job easier and what he has experienced in the past that he does not like. Here’s what he had to say:

DJs can look for visual cues from the officiant as to when the music needs to be tapered off...like when the bride comes down the aisle. They also play a vital role in the ceremony when there is a portion of the ceremony that has no speaking. Music is always a great filler for candles being lit, sand or wine being poured, or rings being passed.

As far as dislikes, if I can't hear myself speak because the volume is too high or there is too much echo it makes pronouncing difficult names and words with hard "s" and "z" almost impossible. I once did a wedding at Highland Manor and the speakers we so far removed from the ceremony site, that there was a few seconds of delay. I would speak a word and a few seconds later it would come back to me...confusing!!!
My favorite of his qualities: Professionalism and Charismatic.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rev. Glynn Ferguson on numerous occasions. We most recently worked at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne in Downtown Orlando. And we are currently helping with The Bridal Ball event coming up in Lake Mary.

Learn more about Rev. Glynn Ferguson by visiting SensationalCeremonies.com.



Vendor Profile:
We would love your opinion on the importance of your relationship with the MC/DJ. Please submit your information and logo or photos to Kristin@ourdjrocks.net with Real Wedding Vendors in the subject line.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Paparazzi: B&G got caught by Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks sneakin' in a photo booth

Charlotte & A.B. snuck into a photo booth at their Lake Lucerne Orlando Wedding. They rented a photo booth from Oh Snap Orlando. Guests also got the chance to have fun in the photo booth during the reception. Check out these cool candids.











Paparazzi: This is a series of blogs, where the bride is the celebrity and the blog is the medium to showcase real brides planning real weddings. It’s a quirky, trendy, outside of the box way to capture a bride’s journey through her wedding planning process. It will feature everything from the crazy day out with the bridesmaids trying on dresses, to the romantic honeymoon photos. Paparazzi makes each bride feel like a celebrity.

It’s a way to share with friends, family and other wedding vendors. It will help new brides discover unique ideas to help make their wedding experience unique. It will teach the vendors about brides so they have a better understanding of their clients.

Get caught by the paparazzi! We want to feature you. Please submit your information and photos to Kristin@ourdjrocks.net with Paparazzi in the subject line.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ ROCKS Gives 2 Thumbs Up for Vitamin String Quartet

The Vitamin String Quartet is best well known for performing string quartet tributes to pop, rock and metal acts such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Journey and Nine Inch Nails. They turn songs into instrumental version that sound absolutely gorgeous played on the strings. Their music is ideal for pre-ceremony and ceremonies.

Here’s a list of some of my favorite tribute songs that they do:

Bless the Broken Road (Originally by Rascal Flatts)
Don’t Stop Believing (Originally by Journey)
I’m Yours (Originally by Jason Mraz)
Yellow (Originally by Coldplay)
Viva la Vida (Originally by Coldplay)
Wonderful Tonight (Originally by Eric Clapton)
Bubbly (Originally by Colbie Calliet)
Beautiful Day (Originally by U2)
Dare you to Move (Originally by Switchfoot)


You can sample some of these songs by clicking this link to
Amazon

What are you doing for your ceremony music?

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks opinion on the iPOD Wedding Reception

I know that this might spark controversery, but if you know anything about me, you know I am full of passion about my life and what I do. And one of those things is being a wedding DJ.

Being a wedding DJ is more than just standing behind a CD mixer and speakers and pushing play. Most people do not realize what it takes to be a true professional wedding DJ. A wedding DJ is the talent, experienced, professional that is qualified to produce a wedding. Would you have your little sister cut your hair with the newest style? Why not? Probably because she doesn't know what in the world she is doing with those scissors!

An iPOD can't MC your event. It can't read the crowd and change up the music when everyone has left the dance floor because they don't like the Bon Jovi song that just came on. It can't remind the caters to pour the champagne because the toast is coming up in 3 songs. It can't communicate with your photographer and videographer to ensure they know when the cake cutting is.

And what if your most favorite song in the entire world is on cue and you went to the bathroom to bustle your dress? Well guess what, an iPOD doesnt know you're not on the dance floor and you just missed your song.


And after a year's worth of planning, do you really want to be the one running around at your wedding making sure your groom is ready to cut the cake or that your parents are around to do the parent dances? You're wedding day only happens once in your life. And if you actually have a wedding budget and your hiring a caterer, a florist, a photographer or videographer, why would you cut out the least expensive and one of the most important vendor in your wedding?!

Now, this message is not going to the brides getting married at their Grandparents back yard on the lake and having all of the family pitch in with the food. I also understand the side of the story where brides are terrified of a getting a cheesy DJ who plays horrible music and ruins your wedding and again, it goes back to a PROFESSIONAL DJ and MC, so do your research, ask questions, get referrals.

So if you're going to spend a year planning and 6 months to a years worth of savings why risk it when you only have one shot? Your hair will grow out after your sister gives you a bad hair cut, but you cannot replace the memories that are made at your wedding with real wedding professionals.

Check out this video of an iPOD wedding.

iPOD Wedding Video

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks Presents Mr. And Ms. David Howell


So these are the times that I can say I LOVE what I do. I got a phone call from Nicole (my bride from last night) this morning (the morning after her wedding) letting me know that she cannot thank me enough and I absolutely made her night. I love when I hear that. Your wedding day is the single most important day of your life, so from introductions to the grand exit, I want to make every single experience extra-ordinary.

The evening started off with 30 extra guest showing up unexpected, so my beautiful bride was a little uneasy about having enough food to feed them. As the the bridal party was lined up in the hallway before introductions, I was in the back with Nicole. She expressed her concerns and at that point, I just looked at her and I said, "Nicole, this is the point in the evening that you let it all go. Forget what time is it. And have no worries. If absolutely anything goes wrong, I will take care of it for you. I will take all of your worries. I have been in your shoes before and I know how nervous you are" Then I asked her to take a deep breath for me and I said "I want you to promise me one thing..." Nicole said, "okay" And I said "Promise me that you will have the time of your life tonight and not worry." And from that point forward, she let me take over the drivers seat and with the help of some amazing vendors, we made it happen!

Intro's, first dance, toast, welcome from dad and blessing went perfect.After that I made sure Nicole and David always have a beverage in hand - all I knew is that my bride and groom were going to be taken care of not matter what it took.

Now my favorite part! DANCING! For the next hour we had the dance floor packed. At one point, Nicole wanted one of the groomsman to do freestyle rap - all I can say is... I can't wait to see the video on that one. She was having so much fun that she extended me for an extra half hour for more dancing.

I loved seeing the smiles on Nicole and David's faces as they were dancing with their friends. It just reminds me how much I love what I do and how much I love being a part of a once in a lifetime event.

Oh, did I mention that we managed to have enough food for the extra 30 people that showed up. :)

My bride was happy! Congrats Nicole & David.

I want to thank these vendors for helping the night run so smoothly.



Wedding Coordinator - Simply Soiree Weddings


The Nielsons Photography & Design

Justin at The University Club

Hair & Make Up Didi Cordle - 407-425-2503

Video by Joe at Moment to Remember

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Hear the music before the song is over

This touched me this morning as I was reading a book. Thought I would share. It's great because it references music and songs and thats what I love. The one piece of advice I always share with every bride (because I've been there before) is... you only get one day, one shot. The day is going to fly by so quickly, so dont' dance so fast, time is short the music won't last!

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids on a merry go round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever follow a butterfly’s erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short the music won’t last.


Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask, ”how are you,” do you hear the reply?
When they day is done do you lie in your bed with the next 100 chores running through your head? that would be me

You'd better slow down. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short the music won’t last.


Ever told you child, we’ll do it tomorrow
and in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time to call and say hi?

You better slow down. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short the music won’t last.


When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day
It is like an unopened gift, thrown away.

Life is not a race
Do take it slower
Hear the music before the song is over

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Thank You Apple! From Orlando Wedding DJ Our DJ Rocks



I would like to start off by thanking Apple for creating the ipod touch and to Lake Lucerne for having wireless internet and my mom and dad... no seriously this moment was truly exciting! The groomsman were looking for a hulk hogan fight song for the groom to toss the garter to. Technology is so amazing. 10 minutes before the garter toss, we customized the song to one that really made the event unique.