Posts by TomGavin3341
How to ruin a friendship
Do you value your friendships? Whatever you do, don’t let a friend DJ your wedding. It’s a recipe for disaster, unless he or she is an experienced professional with at least 50 weddings under their belt. As regular readers of this blog know, entertainment makes the event. It is the great equalizer for brides on…
Read MoreBEWARE celebrity wedding crashers!
If you are planning your wedding, you may want to put security arrangements in place to keep out celebrity wedding crashers. They are everywhere! The list is shockingly long. These celebrities crave the spotlight. They lurk in the wings ready to leap into the spotlight and deflect attention on to themselves and away from the…
Read MoreBest all time wedding movies
Wedding movies are so fun. They unite an audience because everyone has wedding experience, either as an attendee or a participant. So when various antics, disasters, and human foibles are projected on the big screen, well, it can be delightfully entertaining. DJ Delights gets a big kick out of wedding movies, because we’ve seen it…
Read MoreWhy Photo Booth is perfect for weddings
There are two types of wedding receptions: regular ones and Photo Booth ones. Photo Booth wedding fun always transforms a reception from a regular affair into something very special. As a DJ company that specializes in wedding receptions, we marvel at the almost magical pull Photo Booth has on your guests. They won’t stay away…
Read MoreMarriage is good for your health
We live to celebrate. No celebration is more special than a wedding. DJ Delights knows, because we specialize in wedding entertainment. But did you also know marriage is good for your health? It’s true! Another wonderful reason to celebrate weddings. Comedians who like to poke fun at their spouses love to make marriage the butt…
Read MoreHere’s a passionate spaghetti and meatball recipe for newlyweds!
Italians know how to love life, beginning with their spaghetti and meatballs. This blog commends their panache for living, and goes even further with this philosophy: great food enhances marriage. So here’s a passionate spaghetti and meatball recipe for newlyweds which will enhance your marriage! Italian cuisine offers endless possibilities on the creative use of…
Read MoreHow to tie a tie
It’s true: a lot of men can’t be bothered to dress up for weddings or funerals. I see guys in cargo shorts and Hawaiian shirts at weddings and even their Aunt Mabel’s funeral! What gives? Maybe it’s because they simply don’t know how to tie a tie! DJ Delights provides a simple tutorial on how…
Read More10 ugliest celebrity wedding dresses EVER!
Would you like to have a celebrity wedding? Think twice about that. Just because celebrities have money doesn’t mean that they have any taste. As evidence, just watch the video above which showcases the 10 ugliest celebrity wedding dresses EVER! What a waste of money! The typical bride has to deal with reality, a…
Read MorePhoto Booth completes a party
Maryland and Washington DC weddings attain legendary status with a Maryland and Washington DC Photo Booth. Here’s what I mean: legendary parties really come down to just two things, interaction and memories. DJ Delights offers the world class wedding DJs you’ve been hearing about who know all about audience interaction. Our DJs know how to…
Read MoreYou don’t have to be royalty to feel like royalty on your wedding day
Be honest: do you imagine your upcoming wedding day as a fairy tale wedding? A dream-come-true? Your day to feel like a princess? I hope the answer is yes, because dreams can … and SHOULD … come true on your wedding day. Take a few minutes and watch the video above as Prince William and…
Read MoreTop classical songs for walking down the aisle
Classical music has been the gold standard for wedding royalty for centuries. Every bride is special. One of these top classical songs for walking down the aisle will make you feel like royalty on YOUR wedding day. You can preview them on the video above. Here are the top classical songs for walking down the…
Read MoreDJ integrity is everything
Do you like the owner of the DJ company you’re considering for your wedding? If not, move on. DJ integrity is paramount to a successful wedding. The first vibe you pick up from a company is often telling. Trust your instincts. Don’t look back. Wedding celebrations are special. And entertainment makes the event. If there…
Read MoreThis great American meatloaf recipe is astonishing!
The ‘great American meatloaf’ just got even greater. Want to start your new marriage with a bang? Then add this recipe to your mealtime repertoire. Okay, okay, I know meatloaf is considered to be too ‘lowbrow’ for many delicate palates. But in your heart of hearts, you know you love it, even if you won’t…
Read MoreCelebrity marriage advice. Beware!
Celebrity marriages don’t always work out so well. So celebrity marriage advice is always a little suspect. But it can be so much fun! For us ‘little people,’ there are still some nuggets of wisdom worth considering from these larger than life figures. Or at the very least, we’ll get a good laugh. The notorious…
Read MoreHow to know if you’re in love
That’s a great quote from the timeless Dr. Seuss. The same sentiment is at work when you hire Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia’s finest wedding DJs: DJs Delights. With us, your wedding reception will exceed your dreams. You won’t want your celebration to end, because it will be so much more than you ever dreamed…
Read MoreAlcohol or no alcohol?
It got ugly fast. You will quickly understand why you need alcohol wedding guidelines at your wedding. Uncle Charlie liked his liquor. And it flowed at his niece’s wedding reception. Charlie felt as if he had entered the land of milk and honey. (That’s a biblical metaphor for what our culture would call a ‘land of…
Read MoreBands vs. DJs
Okay … you’re planning your Maryland or Washington D.C. wedding reception, and you are a bride on a budget. As we’ve written in a previous blogpost [“How much to spend on wedding entertainment”], entertainment makes the event. The question is, what type of entertainment is right for you? Every event needs music. DJ entertainment and bands…
Read MoreThe definitive guide to babies at weddings
Get ready for controversy: babies at weddings. Your friendships are about to be tested. If you’re prepared, you can minimize the damage. I refer, of course, to that timeless issue of whether or not to let your friends bring their babies to your Maryland or Virginia wedding. You face two scenarios when it comes to babies…
Read MoreHow much interaction do you want?
What single factor will determine the success of your wedding? Packed dance floors. If you’re like the typical bridal couple, success is defined by the dance floor. If it is empty, the wedding is considered a failure. If it is packed, it is considered a success. If it is packed all night long, well, that…
Read MoreUgly, ugly bridesmaid dresses in movies and TV
How many women groan when asked to be a bridesmaid? Their minds go something like this: “I know she’s going to make me wear an ugly bridesmaid dress that costs me a fortune. How can I possibly get out of this? Please, God, do something! I need help!” In order to counter the stigma associated…
Read MoreTop Ten Classic Songs for Your First Dance
Two singular moments define your wedding day: your vows and your first dance. Here’s our top ten songs for your first dance. Your first dance is a magical moment in your life. You’ll never forget it. The song you select for us to play should be personal, meaningful, and nice and slow. Song lyrics are…
Read MoreIncredible Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe builds strong marriages!
You’re engaged. Do you want to build a joyous, strong marriage that is the envy of your friends? Then learn how to bake the best chocolate chip cookie in the world for your wife with this incredible chocolate chip cookie recipe! What woman doesn’t love chocolate? And a man who cooks for his wife is…
Read More“Love is patient.” Really?!
St. Paul’s much-quoted scripture passage is timeless: “Love is patient, love is kind…” On the other hand, if you ever saw the classic 1989 date flick, “When Harry Met Sally,” Harry (Billy Crystal) isn’t so patient, as expressed in the meme above. Can you blame him? Love IS wonderful. So is marriage. The couples we work with…
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