Listen "The Important Question: Band, DJ—or Both—for Your Wedding? | Wedding Day Podcast Ep 48"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a text🎧 Listen to learn:What questions to ask when hiring a DJ, live musician, or MCWhy it's no longer “DJ or live music” — and how you can have bothWhy having a bilingual, bicultural vendor can elevate the guest experienceTips for building a seamless flow from ceremony to dance floorWhat music blending trends are taking over modern weddingsIn this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Chelsea Gibson, Publisher of Arizona Bride and Oregon Wedding Day, sit down with Chris Garcia — founder of Arizona-based GME Event Group — to talk all things wedding music, entertainment, and flow.Chris shares how he blends live performance with DJing, why the ceremony-to-reception music experience matters more than most couples think and how he helps guests feel seen by carefully reading the crowd. He breaks down the importance of a great MC, the ideal timeline for special dances and cake cutting and how music transitions can make or break the party. Plus, as a bilingual, bicultural vendor, he offers invaluable perspective for weddings with multiple generations or languages on the dance floor.From collaborating with live violinists for Bridgerton-style cocktail hour vibes to crafting custom playlists that tell a couple’s story, Chris brings energy, adaptability and intention to every wedding he touches. This episode is packed with real-talk and tactical advice for couples thinking through their music and entertainment experience.Support the showProduced by Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.comand Iron Diamond Media irondiamondmedia.com
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