AboutAlan Mckenzie Expertise All music related questions for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Questions on timelines, unique reception ideas, hiring wedding entertainment, finding entertainment professionals.
Experience Over 23 years experience as a Disc Jockey with the last 15 years as a wedding entertainment specialist. Experienced in planning, helping to coordinate and entertaining clients and guests in a professional, fun and elegent manner.
In addition I have taught several seminars on interaction (as an entertainer), microphone skills, business plans, keeping yourself educated, digital DJ'ing and more.
Organizations American Disc Jockey Assoc., Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Association (Past President & also a founding member), Southern Calif. Entertainers Assoc., ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants), Bridal Assoc. of America, Oxnard Chamber of Commerce.
Education/Credentials I have attended several seminars specifically related to mobile dj's as well as workshops and seminars for coordinators, speakers, team building, presentations, voice skills and more.
Awards and Honors Past President of the Pacific Coast Disc Jockey Assoc.
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Question My brother has recently gotten engaged and his fiancée have asked me to help select a song that could be played during or after the ceremony in honor of mine and his mom who passed away from cancer 3 years ago. I have thought about Angel by Sarah McLachlan, but I don't if it is appropriate. If you could help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.
Answer Dear Brooke,
I think "Angel" would be a GREAT choice!
Something else you might think about is, did your mother have a favorite song? We recently did one where they chose "Little Green Apples" because it was the grooms' mother's favorite song. It worked very well and actually brought tears to many in the audience. Not sure if that's a good thing or not for a wedding ceremony, but it seemed to have pleased the Groom and his Father very much.
The important thing to keep in mind is that this is something in rememberance of a special person in you and your brother's life!
Try to choose a song that will reflect that and that isn't too long (3-4 minutes at most OR think about just playing a portion of a song also) as you don't want this event to overshadow the entire ceremony.
But ANY song can be appropriate - it can be soft and classy or loud and uplifting! The point is, you want it to reflect who your mother was... If you don't know her favorite song, try to find out which artist(s) she liked best and choose something from them...
