COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER DON’T LET THIS BE AN AFTERTHOUGHT You won’t have to spend much time thinking about the cocktail hour music because, after all, you probably won’t even be in the same room or area with everyone. You’re more than likely off somewhere taking pictures or relaxing. However, think about the vibe you want and relay that to your DJ. Do you want a fun, relaxed vibe or more formal and elegant. Maybe you don’t even care and that’s ok too. A good professional, experienced DJ will know what to play to keep people engaged. I do offer a few suggestions. If you want your guests ready to party as soon as you enter, maybe avoid classical music or only instrumentals. These genres tend to put people in a very relaxed frame of mind and they will probably be expecting a more formal affair. If you were thinking about this style, I would suggest mixing it with some crooner style music like Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra & Michael Buble to name a few. Also, if you are planning a Great Gatsby themed cocktail hour, I would suggestion mixing in songs from the group Postmodern Jukebox. It’s a fun modern twist on a classic jazzy sound. Most cocktail hours tend to be upbeat and fun. I like playing a mix of 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today’s top 40 that most people enjoy but can’t really dance too. Dinner music is much the same but a little slower and a little softer at first (it will build as people start finishing up) Just like with your prelude music, don’t stress over selecting every song, just tell your DJ the vibe you want and let them work their magic.
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