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After my millions of questions about how to figure out the music, I wound up bawling all over Mr. Hyena about the playlists, and the bar, and how I can’t deal with this wedding crap anymore and we should just elope because no one will like our wedding anyway WAHHHH.
And Mr. H came up with a brilliant, albeit unconventional, way to deal with all the mini “events” during the reception.
We would emcee our own wedding. Five months in advance.
I know what you’re thinking. You don’t have to say it. I know. But hear me out.
Here’s the plan: we have four “events” we want to include in the reception: anniversary dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter toss.
I know this is just “one more thing” to DIY (i.e., one more thing I have to think about), but luckily this seems like a project I can get out of the way pretty quickly, and then I can stop freaking out about it.
Is this idea totally nuts? Has my brain reached boiling point? Do I need to be carted off to the loony bin? I’m expecting you to tell me truly! I’m a woman on the edge!
(Or you know, if you think it’s a cool idea and could work, I’d like to hear that too. ^_^)
I think it sounds like you have it all worked out….if you can take that on too during this big day. Are you going to put your IPOD on shuffle or have the songs in order so when your are ready to do your events your bridesmaids are prepared? Have you thought about using someone else to do this for you? I mean a bridesmaid is an important person in your life, after all you did ask her to stand up with you. I am sure she would want to be closer to the action and getting fantastic pics, not just across the room playing music. While I admire your ambission, there is no way I could do this one on my own.
Brilliant! As long as you have some cue to let you know when you should be ready to cut the cake I think this will work out very well!
@borowske: Yes, the playlist would already be in order, not on shuffle. My bridesmaid would only have to change playlists once.
Wellllll, it sounds like you’ve got it all organized very nicely—so I think you could pull it off!!! 
I think this would work out well as long as everything is going as planned time wise
That sounds like a FANTASTIC idea! You would just need to have the songs ‘not’ be on shuffle, but I really think that would work! Would totally consider it if we were going that route w/music.
Love that idea…now if only I didnt hate hearing the sound of my own voice recorded…could I just borrow your recordings? lol
Oh - and you may want to give your photographer a heads up…he/she may need a moment to figure out where to get the best shots/adjust for where guests crowd around.
Oooooo–I didn’t even know this was possible! I like it!
@Miss Hyena: Well then it sounds like you have it organized! I say Kudos to you and go get em!
Hyena, I heart you. For reals. But this could backfire pretty easily hon. What if you miss the cue? What if you’re in the potty? If anything unexpected happens, you’re going to fall off track fast. I’d consider begging a bridesmaid for assistance on this one.
Also, are you having a first dance? That would be another event if you are.
Don’t hate me?
Do let us know how it goes, because I looooove this idea, the FI and I were thinking about not having a DJ to save on money, but wanted to have the announcements made on when things were happening, so pre-recording sounds like the best bet…..
@Miss Lox: I don’t hate you! You’re awesome. In fact, you bring up some really good points. I talked it over with Mr. H, since you’re totally right - there’s a lot that can get messed up. I haven’t posted about this yet, but we did end up hiring a DOC. He suggested having her give us a heads-up 5-10 minutes before each cue so we’re aware of it, and if for some reason we miss one, we can just skip ahead on the playlist and circle back, since we’ll have someone who will know she can do that. I hope that makes it sound a little less crazy? Maybe? 
I really appreciate your feedback!
These ‘events’ may take longer than you are budgeting for: Did you ever wait for Mom and Grandma to get to the cake cutting area? Oh man, they don’t want to miss it, but they can move sloooow sometimes! (I’m a wedding photog AND a bride this year… trust me! I’ve seen it…)
Why not put your DOC to better use, have him/her make these announcements for you?
I’m afraid I have to agree with Miss Lox and S on this one. I think there’s too much that can go wrong here. Weddings never go exactly as planned, and having these events forced into an inflexible playlist doesn’t allow for the unexpected. You simply can’t anticipate everything. I agree that you would be better off having your DOC make the announcements for you.
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Mrs. Hyena, College Station, TX Age and Occupation: 23, Marketing Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Aerospace Engineering Grad Student Engagement Date: January 8, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Downtown 202 About Me: I'm a Texas girl who met my future hubby in high school, then headed up to Oklahoma for a college education (BOOMER SOONER!) before moving back to the Lone Star State to be with him. I love reading and recycling, Photoshop and reality TV, making lame jokes and then laughing at them, quoting movies, and Mr. Hyena most of all. I'm perpetually early and I like to get things accomplished. When my cat meows at me, I meow back. We're planning a laid-back, unintentionally DIY wedding with a cocktail-party vibe, and can't wait to celebrate our nuptials with our nearest and dearest!
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