Mackinac Island Weddings Mackinac Weddings Music and Entertainment Music is a really big ele- ment of your wedding celebration. Music at your ceremony and reception can make the difference to ensure a memorable wedding for you and your guests. In a recent survey from Bride and Groom Magazine, 72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their musical entertainment. When asked, 81% of guests say what they remember most about a wedding is the music and entertainment. forming artists," says Brevin Cawthorne of DJ B REVIN . Most couples have a style of music they like and some 'must have' song selections, but feel comfortable leaving the majority of the music selec- tions to the DJ who knows what string DJ Brevin CEREMONIES At a traditional wedding ceremony, live music sets the mood, whether as a background to a candle lighting cer- emony or during the processional and recessional, live music surely enhances the event. Having live acoustic guitar at your ceremony is as easy as contacting pro- fessional guitarist R OGER H UMPHREY who has performed at many weddings on Mackinac Island. There has been a trend in recent years to use prerecorded music stored on a phone and played through a blue- tooth enabled speaker. These have cre- ated some unintentional incidents at ceremonies such as songs being played out of order or the phone ringing dur- ing the vows. Speak with any active wedding professional and they are cer- tain to suggest against it. Ask your DJ to play beautiful music for your cere- mony. You can even select your favorite special song for your recessional after the ceremony when you walk down the isle as newlyweds. RECEPTIONS Without question, your DJ is essential to the overall success of your wedding reception, whether it's a large or small wedding. The local DJs on Mackinac are experienced and properly equipped to handle these responsibilities. "DJs these days are considered per- 22 Mackinac Island Wedding Guide of songs works best. A DJ's assignment is not only to facili- tate music for dinner and dancing but also announce the arrival of the wed- ding party into the reception, coor- dinate timing with the hotel staff to announce dinner, cake cutting, wedding Mackinac’s Most Referred, Trusted and Experienced Disc Jockey Located ON Mackinac Island Celebrating Over 3000 Events on Mackinac Island Rehearsal Dinners Wedding Ceremonies Wedding Receptions After Glow Receptions 877-368-7280 www.djbrevin.com [email protected] It would be my pleasure to be your Wedding DJ. - Brevin Cawthorne