Not everyone can speak Spanish. What happens if you find a really good dj but his Spanish is non existent? I have been a part of many Spanish weddings. Some weddings playlist have been all in Spanish. There have been times where the bride and groom offered to have a guest make the announcements in Spanish. Most of the time they just want to make the grand entrance in their language then the rest of the announcements the dj can do. They mostly do that so that the last names are pronounced correctly.

My Spanish is ok but I do have assistants who speak perfect Spanish so if the bride and groom want that then I make sure that assistant is available.

Also what helps is to have a script of what they are going to say. Some people say they are professionals and want to wing it but I advise to have a script. When it comes to announcements I like to repeat what is being said then rephrasing it so the folks that are not paying attention can follow directions. I do not advise using google translator for the Spanish translation because sometimes its translated but it’s not the correct meaning. If a Spanish script is written then it should be translated by a fluent speaker. 

For most Spanish weddings, I like to play a lot of cumbias. It’s the cumbias that gets everyone out of their seats and onto the dance-floor. Best bet is to have a playlist from the couple with Spanish music. 

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How to Dj Your Own Wedding in the Bay Area?

A wedding is not something you just throw together and it takes planning and it takes plenty of money. What is one way to save money? Be your own Dj!

There are some worries one may have if they are doing the djing themselves. What happens if it sounds bad? What happens for your special songs are not found during the moment? Plenty can go wrong but being prepared is key.

Make sure you over-prepare the music so songs will not have to be repeated. Also needed are at least two speakers (don’t just get one), a mixing board, and a microphone. There are local av rental places that can drop off and set everything up for the wedding. On the same note, the equipment is rented so hopefully everything works as well as it should since it has had multiple handlers. The venue may have their own set up and it may be easier to use especially if the banquet manager is present to help with the set up. It would also be good to bring another digital player or a laptop with the music in case the first one runs out of battery or just stops working.

On your players settings make sure there isn’t a long gap of silence in between the transitions. A 5 second gap may feel like an eternity. Also play music that is on the disc drive or hard drive. Playing off the Wi-Fi can be tricky and not stable

There is a lot to consider when you are djing your own wedding. A lot can go wrong. Maybe reconsider hiring a professional dj to eliminate the worries and to ensure a flawless performance. Check out www.bwadj.com.