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Set Boundaries: Communicate with your loved ones and vendors about your desire to disconnect on your wedding day. Let them know that you'll be unavailable for non-emergency matters, allowing you to focus on the precious moments unfolding.​
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Delegate Responsibilities: Assign trusted family members or friends to handle any last-minute details or potential issues that may arise. Having a support system in place will alleviate stress and allow you to fully enjoy the day without distractions.

Digital Detox: Consider implementing a digital detox plan by temporarily disabling notifications and stepping away from social media platforms. This will free you from the constant stream of updates, allowing you to be present in every moment of your wedding.

Unplug and Unwind: Start your day with a few moments of mindfulness and relaxation. Consider practicing yoga, meditation, or simply taking deep breaths to center yourself. This will help you stay calm, grounded, and fully present throughout the day.

Hand Over Devices: Entrust your phone and other devices to a responsible friend or family member. Let them be the point of contact for any urgent matters, allowing you to be fully engaged in the festivities without the temptation of constantly checking your phone.

Enjoy Intimate Moments: Set aside special moments for just you and your partner. Take breaks throughout the day to share quiet moments, exchange heartfelt words, or steal a dance together. These private moments will create cherished memories that you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Embrace Mindful Eating: During your wedding reception, savour each bite of your carefully curated menu. Engage all your senses as you relish the flavours, textures, and aromas of the delicious food. Being present while enjoying your meal will enhance the overall dining experience.

Dance and Celebrate: Let go of any inhibitions and immerse yourself in the celebration. Dance like nobody's watching, laugh wholeheartedly, and embrace the joyous atmosphere. Allow the music and the company of loved ones to uplift your spirits and create unforgettable memories.

Practice Gratitude: Take moments throughout the day to express gratitude for everyone who has contributed to your wedding. Acknowledge the love and support surrounding you, and make a point to personally thank each person for their presence and participation in your special day.​

Be in the Moment: Above all, remember to be fully present in every moment of your wedding day. Take mental snapshots of the sights, sounds, and emotions that surround you. Immerse yourself in the love, happiness, and magic of the day, allowing it to create lifelong memories.

Disconnecting on your wedding day is a conscious choice that will allow you to fully embrace and cherish the moments that unfold. By setting boundaries, detaching from digital distractions, and being present in every moment, you'll create a truly immersive experience. So, take a deep breath, let go of outside worries, and let your wedding day be a magical journey that you'll remember fondly for years to come.

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Your Grand Entrance Love Story is a couples opportunity to have their story told their way. It can include  humour, romance, sentiment and even some surprises with  musical background and delivered at your reception.  It is a way for everyone in the room to be part of your journey and perhaps know your relationship on a more personal level. 

• Choose The Right Person For the Job

Make sure you choose a DJ/MC experienced in telling love stories. They should be able to captivate
your guests and keep them entertained throughout the celebration.

• Give Them a List of Your Favourite Things

Your wedding DJ/MC will need to your likes and dislikes. They can use this information to create a script that will tell your love story perfectly! 

• Write Out Your Love Story Beforehand 

Work with your DJ/MC to craft the real story of your relationship.
​This will help your guests to better understand your relationship and make it easier for them to share in you story.

Ensure you include all the essential details, such as how you met, your first date, and any special
moments you've shared.

• Tell The DJ/ What You Want Them to Focus On

While you may have already written out your love story, there may be certain parts that you want
the DJ/MC to focus on more than others.

For example, they can focus on the moment you got engaged or long before that - perhaps when
you met at high school. There’s so much room for your creativity to shine!

• Be Prepared to Answer Questions

Your guests are likely to have questions about your love story based on things that they may or may not been aware of. Be prepared to answer these questions so the DJ can effectively tell your story and offer a great experience!
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• Relax And Enjoy Yourself

This is your wedding day, so relax and enjoy yourself. The more relaxed you are, the better the
DJ/MC can tell your story.

Follow these tips to add a personal touch to your wedding day and make it even more special,
but we don’t expect you to do all this alone. More than a wedding planner, your DJ/MC's assistance
is necessary here too.

So, how about we plan your wedding and DJ it too? After all, we’re only Toronto’s favourite team
of passionate and the friendliest wedding DJs you’ll ever meet!

As a group of Toronto’s seasoned and most talented wedding and event entertainers, we offer
several wedding packages with unique add-ons and perks. One of our most popular Toronto
Wedding DJ Packages is the Grand Entrance Love Story!

We highly recommend you book this service because it was designed to make your wedding so
personalized that you’ll be the envy of many a couple! Every aspect of your wedding will reflect
you, tell your love story, and make the experience more memorable.

We have a checklist of questions you need to answer. So, expect simple but important questions
like you and your partner’s nicknames, where you were born, the high school you went to, your
first date, movies you love, etc.!

DJ XTC Entertainment will help you create the perfect grand entrance love story. It’s a great
way to make a lasting impression and a fun way to get everyone involved in your wedding.
We’ll work with you to develop a story that fits your relationship. We’ll set the mood by playing
romantic music while you enter the reception hall. We’ll tell your grand entrance love story as
few other wedding entertainers can!

So, book our Grand Entrance Love Story if you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable
wedding entrance and ceremony! Contact us here today!

​There are many reasons to choose a wedding DJ over a band. You might think ‘why?’ or you might think a ‘dance floor with lots of people and good music equals the best party ever!’ Well, we’re here to tell you why hiring a DJ gives you so many more options than hiring a band for your big day

*Flexibility With Time and Money 

You can choose a DJ to play during your ceremony and reception. You can also hire them for just the wedding reception. You can even hire a team of DJs, who will co-ordinate their sets and share one source of high-quality sound (and you won’t have to pay for two bands!).
If you are on a tight budget, hiring a DJ to play at the ceremony and reception will cost less than having an eightpiece band. 
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*Flexibility With Space 

If you are getting married outside, depending on the location, there may be music amplification limits or noise restrictions. You should also research how much space you would have if you were considering a band. Sometimes having a 12 piece band won’t work with the space you have at your venue.
If you are having your ceremony indoors, the band might not be able to rig their speakers and amps in an aesthetically pleasing or safe way for all those involved.
With DJs, there is no need to worry about this! It also means the DJ can play music from any location – inside or out. 

*Flexibility With Music Style 

With a band, you need to know the kind of music they play and ensure it aligns with what your guest will enjoy. DJs are more versatile, there is hardly ever a need to worry if various music genres will be played. A DJ will have the people smiling. 

Your guests will have a great time because there is no pressure for them to be dancing all the time. And, if you hire an experienced DJ, they’ll know exactly what music to play for things like bouquet and garter tosses to go smoothly. 

It isn't uncommon for a DJ and a band to be used together – which is fantastic which covers both style of entertainment.


DJ XTC Entertainment are Toronto’s premier wedding DJs and entertainers. Our team boasts several talented and professional wedding DJs. All you need to do is click here to contact us!
And happy new year to all of you happy couples! 

The Toronto Wedding DJ & Gravity Class Entertainment's owner Neal A. McFarlane gives you his Top Ten Tips for Planning the Perfect Wedding Reception.

Hi. I'm Neal McFarlane and I'm a 35 year veteran of the wedding and entertainment industry.
​This is my top 10 tips for planning the perfect wedding reception.

1.Keep in mind that the guests are going to be where the wedding couple is. If you're on the dance floor, that's where your guests will be too.

2.Don't micromanage the timeline. We do want the order of events that are going to occur, but we don't need the exact time of each.

4.If there are older guests try not to sit them close or right in front of the speakers.

5.Don't put the DJ in an obscure corner or location in the room, they need to be close to the dance floor to be able to read the crowd.

6.If you have dance floor lighting you don't want to make it too bright. You don't want to blind your guests as they're dancing on the dance floor.

7.If you have a bar or a photo booth you want to keep them in the main room where the DJ is. You want to keep all your guests as close to the dance floor as possible.

8.When picking the songs for your wedding take into account not only your tastes, but the taste of your guests as well.

​9.You always want to leave your guests wanting more. It's not your responsibility to entertain them until 2 a.m.

10. When picking your music you don't have to overdo it, pick 10 or 20 songs that you like and leave the rest to the DJ to fill in for you.

If you have to cut corners on your budget don't skimp on the entertainment. That's one thing that will make or break your wedding reception. I'm Neal McFarlane and that was my top 10 tips for planning the perfect wedding reception.

Gravity Class Entertainment's owner Neal A. McFarlane speaks about being the wedding entertainer of choice for couples of diverse backgrounds. thetorontoweddingdj.com

Here are 9 general Wedding MC Checklist categories the Wedding MC should follow in preparing for the wedding reception.

Meet with the wedding planners
The wedding planners may be the parents of the wedding couple, the wedding couple themselves, or a professional wedding planner.
One of your first tasks as Wedding MC will be to meet with the wedding planners to find out what is expected from you and to get information about the wedding reception.
This is also where you will start preparing a tentative wedding reception agenda and wedding run sheet.

Gather background information on the wedding couple 
The background information you obtain on the wedding couple will help you with remarks you make during the wedding reception.
You’ll also want information about their childhood, courtship, and engagement. And you’ll want details about their forthcoming honeymoon.

Gather background information on the speakers who will be making wedding speeches and toasts
Unless the bride and groom ask you to give a Wedding MC speech or they specifically request no toasts or speeches, there will be other speakers who will give wedding toasts and wedding speeches.
Usually the wedding speeches and wedding toasts will be made by the best man, the father of the bride, and the maid or matron of honour. Other family members including the Mother of the Bride, the Father of the Groom, and the Mother of the Groom may also be asked to make a speech or toast.
The information you gather about the wedding speakers will help you introduce them during the wedding reception.

Prepare the wedding reception agenda
The reception agenda is your detailed timeline of events during the reception and will be prepared in consultation with the wedding planners.
From the arrival of the wedding guests to the wedding speeches and toasts to the final farewell, this will be your guide to keep things running on time and smoothly throughout the reception.

Prepare the wedding mc’s run sheet
The wedding mc’s run sheet is much more detailed than the wedding reception agenda.
For example, where the reception agenda will say “wedding speeches and toasts,” the run sheet will indicate who the speech or toast is to, the name of the wedding speaker, and background information for introducing the speaker.

Prepare your material
Now that you have your background material on the wedding couple and the wedding speakers it’s time to put everything together.
You’ll need to prepare your Wedding MC speech, the Wedding MC Opening Speech, introductions for the wedding speakers, games for the audience, jokes and humorous stories, and anything else that is entertaining and keeps the wedding reception running smoothly.

Prepare the Wedding MC Speech
As the Wedding Master of Ceremonies or Wedding Toastmaster, you may be asked to give a Wedding MC Speech.
Alternatively, if one of the wedding speakers is unavailable at the wedding reception, you may have to step in and give a speech.

Check reception venue set up
Ensure room set up and decorations are scheduled to be completed well before the wedding guests arrive on the day of the wedding.
This is a critical detail. From the seating arrangements to lighting to catering to entertainers...everything must be checked to ensure things go smoothly throughout the wedding reception.

Ensure your clothing is ready
The wedding reception is a special and formal occasion. As a professional wedding emcee you’ll be expected to dress the part.
Make sure your suit, tuxedo, or dress, and shirt or blouse are clean and pressed and your shoes are shined.

There’s a lot more to being a wedding emcee that having a Wedding MC’s Checklist.
But, the Wedding MC’s Checklist plays a vital role in helping you perform your duties professionally and keeping the reception events on track and on time.

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