Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Keith "K.C." KoKoruz of The Marquee Entertainment & Hospitality Conference chat about the 2024 show and attending conferences.

Keith "K.C." KoKoruz is the owner and producer of the Marquee Entertainment and Hospitality Conference happening June 24-27, 2024 in Chicago. He is also a serial entrepreneur and owns two entertainment companies with different client focuses, a photography and video studio, a floral decor company, as well as a casual catering business. His goal with Marquee is to help as many people as possible grow their businesses and enrich their lives through education.

Connect with K.C.
Website: https://marqueeshow.com
FB: @MarqueeShow
IG: @themarqueeshow

Show Notes:

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Travis Bizzell of FMG Event Co chat about Southern Weddings.

Travis Bizzell, owner of FMG Event Co specializes in transforming weddings into electrifying celebrations. Raised in NYC and now igniting wedding celebrations across the Carolinas, Travis brings a fusion of big-city energy and Southern charm to every event.

Connect with Travis
Website: https://www.fmgeventcompany.com
IG/FB: @ fmgeventco

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moments
-Format of Southern Weddings
-About Travis and FMG
-Southern Music & Wedding Trends
-Music Styles
-Mixing Music
-Wedding Traditions
-Line Dances
-Modern Hits
-Regional Favorites
-Incorporating Personality Into Music
-Popular Music
-Country Music
-Emerging Trends
-Connect with Travis

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Gregg Hollmann of Ambient DJ Service chat about the music played during cocktail hour.

Gregg Hollmann, aka "DJ Gregg Ambient" is the owner/founder of New Jersey-based Ambient DJ Service. Gregg formerly served as the President of the East Coast's leading professional DJ association The New Jersey Disc Jockey Network. He enjoys hiking, reading, crafting cocktails, and digging in the crates at record shops.

Connect with Gregg Hollmann of Ambient DJ Service
Website - https://ambientdj.com
The Mixology Experience Book - https://www.mixology-experience.com
The Wedding Music Mixologist - https://www.musicmixologist.wedding
IG: @ambientdjs

Show Notes:
-Heartwarming Wedding Moments
-Meet Gregg and Ambient DJs
-Creating Themed Playlists
-Playlists Considering the Venue
-Cocktail Hour Vibes
-Unique/Personal Playlists
-Dancing During Cocktail Hour
-Guests Preferences
-Being In The Moment
-Elegant Atmosphere
-Meeting Expectations
-Favorite Cocktail Playlist
-Local Jersey Music
-The Mixology Experience
-New Projects
-Connecting with Gregg

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Drew Lum of True Entertainment 702 chat about tips for hiring a wedding DJ.

Drew Lum, a DJ/Emcee with 14 years of experience in Las Vegas, and Owner of True Entertainment 702. With a passion for crafting truly memorable experiences both on and off the dance floor, he strives to go above and beyond for his clients and couples. DJ Drew makes it a point to bring your vision to life, while seamlessly merging his own style of mixing to orchestrate soundscapes that fit any event he is a part of.

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moment
-Connecting with the Crowd
-Being a Solo DJ Operator
-Signing Contracts
-Defining the Right DJ
-DJ Hard Truths
-Budget Savings
-Passing On Events
-Music Planning App
-Music Miss Match
-Music Planning
-Client-DJ Synergy
-Couples Planning Music
-Playing Unique Genres
-Keeping Everyone Happy
-Experience Matters
-Connect with Drew

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jay the DJ (DJ Lyrix) of All in 1 Events chat about hiring the right DJ.

Jay the DJ, and owner of All In 1 Events, brings his expertise from Southern California to Vegas, specializing in rocking weddings and organizing unforgettable events. With a passion for music and a commitment to creating memorable experiences, Jay is the perfect choice to elevate your special occasion.

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moment
-Working with Wife
-Journey to Being a Wedding DJ
-California to Vegas
-Building DJ Business
-Getting Booked
-Sales: Visualizing the Wedding
-Making a Connection
-Preferred Vendor Lists
-Day of DJ & Coordinator
-Referrals
-Wedding Format
-Ideal Client
-Music Knowledge
-DJ Budget
-Playlist Planning
-DJ Team
-Price vs Relationship
-Connect with Jay the DJ

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Daryl Bennett of ADM Productions chat about wedding lighting.

Daryl is a DJ and Owner of the Utah-based DJ company, ADM Productions. He is a DJ content creator, educator, and keynote speaker. He is passionate about how lighting impacts live events.

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding Moment
-About Daryl and ADM Productions
-Influence of DJ Lighting
-Changes with DJ Lighting
-Mood Setting First Dance
-DJ Party Lighting
-Ambiance Lighting
-No Wedding Lighting
-Programming Lighting
-Monograms
-Glow Sticks
-Great Party Music
-First Dance Music
-Matching Lighting to the Room
-Check DJ Social Platforms
-Lighting by Guest Count
-Connect and Follow Daryl

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Brettly of Ever After Entertainment chat about creating a wedding playlist and his story of survival!

DJ Brettly; Weddings and Clubs. Currently a resident DJ at several clubs in Minnesota and Wisconsin, on several wedding venue preferred lists, Best of La Crosse Winners Circle 2018 - 2023. From my beginnings at Medusa's in Chicago to performing at venues all over the midwest, DJ Brettly brings his own style and flair to every one of his events, with a mix of top 40 remixes, house, and EDM.

Show Notes:
-Remembering Past Weddings
-DJ Brettly's Story of Survival
-Planning the Wedding Playlist with Couples
-Early Night Playlists
-Prepping Songs
-Working Guests to the Dance Floor
-Trending Songs In Wisconsin
-Backup Music Plans
-Organizing Cates
-Hidden Gems
-Keeping Up With New Music
-Tips for Wedding DJs
-Connect with DJ Brettly

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.

Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Mike Bonaventura of Trans Audio chat about packing the dance floor at weddings!

Mike's career has taken him to a 40-year career as a broadcaster, voice-over artist, and performing DJ & event planner for weddings and events in Northwest Indiana Chicagoland. In 2022 he acquired Trans Audio Mobile Music in his home state of Indiana and books top quality DJs & Photobooth events across Northern Indiana.

Show Notes:
-Memorable Wedding
-About Mike and Trans Audio
-Relating to Couples as a Seasoned DJ
-Questions to Ask Couples
-It's Not About The DJ
-Building Momentum
-Common Wedding Vibes
-Popular Music Packing The Dance Floor
-Getting Guests To The Dance Floor
-Sing-Along Songs
-Songs Not To Play
-Read the WeddingMusicLetter and My Wedding Songs Website
-DJs - Get Experience
-What If the Dance Floor Is Empty?
-DJs - Educate Yourself
-Contact Mike & Trans Audio

A Word About My Wedding Songs
My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions. Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pros on the weekly Wedding MusicLetter.