GREG SOVEK PRODUCTIONS
211 BASCOM AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15214
412-377-4980
www.gregsovekproductions.com
[email protected]
RECEPTION PLANNER
Please complete this form and return it at least one month prior to your reception. This
form is in chronological order as the events would occur at traditional receptions. If there
are formalities that you would rather not do, put an X over that section. You may
reference my website, call, email or meet for assistance in completing this form.
Make sure your reception facility has me set up as close as possible to the dance floor and
have them avoid placing tables directly in front of my speakers.
1) What is the name of the reception hall?__________________________________
2) What is the address and phone number of reception hall? ___________________
____________________________________________________________________
3) What time does the wedding ceremony begin? ____________________________
4) What is the address and phone number of the place where the ceremony is to be?
____________________________________________________________________
5) How would you like me to dress? (circle) Tux
Suit
Business Casual
Other
COCKTAIL HOUR
6) What time do you expect the guests to arrive at the reception hall?____________
7) What time would you like the music to start?_____________________________
8) What kind of cocktail music would you like? (circle)
1. JAZZ
2. MODERN/SOFT POP
4. MIX OF 1, 2, AND 3
3. OLDER MIX OF SOFT CLASSICS
5. OTHER:_________________________________
GRAND ENTRANCE
9) What time do you expect the wedding party to arrive?______________________
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10) What song would you like to be played for your grand entrance? Some examples
are Rocky Theme, Mission Impossible Theme, drum roll, ect. It can be funny,
serious, climatic, personal, romantic or whatever you think works best. Also,
some couples like one song played for the Bridal Party’s introduction and another
song for themselves. Please indicate your preference below. (If you want the
same song played for everyone, just write “same” for your entrance.)
BRIDAL PARTY ENTRANCE:
Title:________________________________Artist:________________________
YOUR ENTRANCE:
Title:________________________________Artist:________________________
11) I will announce the wedding party in the following order. Please provide the
names of the people in the wedding party. If their name is complicated to
pronounce, write their name how it is spelled and how it is pronounced (example:
Duquesne [do-cane]). If you would like your wedding party announced in a
different order, please write a small number next to their name.
1. Parents of the Groom_________________________________________________
2. Parents of the Bride__________________________________________________
3. Flower Girl______________________Ring Bearer_________________________
4. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
5. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
6. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
7. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
8. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
9. Bridemaid______________________Groomsman_________________________
10. Maid of Honor_____________________Best Man_________________________
11. The newly wedded couple_____________________________________________
TOAST
11) The toast is done shortly before dinner. Who will do the toast and do you have any
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specific directions for the toast?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
BLESSING
12) Who will be giving the blessing?__________________________________________
DINNER
13) What time will dinner be served?__________________________________________
14) What type of dinner music do you prefer? (circle)
1. CLASSICAL
2. JAZZ
3. MOZART
4. BEETHOVEN
5. SOFT LOVE SONGS 6. D.J.’s CHOICE 7. OTHER:______________________
CUTTING THE CAKE
15) This is traditionally done after dinner, however some couples prefer this to be done
before dinner in order to get their guests up and dancing sooner when dinner is over.
Would you prefer the cutting of the cake to be done before or after dinner? (circle)
BEFORE DINNER
AFTER DINNER
BRIDAL DANCE
16) What song would you prefer for the bridal dance?
TITLE_____________________________ARTIST______________________________
17) After the Bride and Groom have danced to their song, I will play a second slow song
and begin to introduce the bridal party. What song would you prefer for the second slow
song? (If you are not too concerned about it, write “you choose” in the blank.)
TITLE_____________________________ARTIST______________________________
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18) After the second slow song, I will play a third slow song and ask that the rest of the
guests join the couples out on the dance floor. What song would you prefer for the third
slow song? (If you are not too concerned about it, write “you choose” in the blank.)
TITLE_____________________________ARTIST______________________________
Now that everyone is on the dance floor it is time for dance music.
DANCE MUSIC
19) I will have most requests you and your guests will want to hear, but if there are any
special songs you must hear, please write them in the spaces below so we can be certain I
have them. You can also comment on what you think you and your guests generally like
(I.E. “lots of disco” or “no rap”).
20) Would you like to hear any special dance songs such as… (circle yes/no)
1. CUPID SHUFFLE………………………………….……..……...….….YES NO
2. ELECTRIC SLIDE…..………………………………………………….YESNO
3. WOBBLE…………………………………………………………….....YES NO
4. CHA CHA SLIDE……………………………………………………...YES NO
21) What is the average age of the wedding party? (circle)
1. 18-25
2. 25-30
3. 30-40
4. 40-55
5. 55-65
6. 65 AND OVER
22) Please rate the following genres of music from 1-10 based on what you think your
guests will want to hear. 1 is least likable 10 is most likable.
DISCO/FUNK________
50’s/60’s________
COUNTRY________
80’s DANCE________
90’s DANCE________
RAP/HIP HOP________
CLASSIC ROCK_______
POP/TOP 40________
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40’s BIG BAND________
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
23) What song would you prefer for the father daughter dance?
TITLE_____________________________ARTIST______________________________
MOTHER/SON DANCE
24) What song do you prefer for the mother/son dance?
TITLE__________________________________ARTIST_________________________
GARTER/BOUQUET TOSS
25) Would you like to remove and throw the garter and throw the bouquet? (circle)
YES
NO
26) If you answered yes to the previous question, would you also like the recipient of the
garter to put it on the recipient of the bouquet as traditionally done? (circle)
YES
NO
MONEY DANCE
27) Would you like to have a money dance? (circle)
YES
NO
LAST SONG
28) For the last song it is best to have a nice slow song for all the guests to dance to. If
you have a particular song you want to be played for the last song write it below. If you
would like the D.J. to choose at the reception based on the mood of the crowd write “you
choose.”
TITLE_____________________________ARTIST______________________________
ANYTHING ELSE
29) Are there any other special instructions, events, presentations or just something you
would like me to be aware of to make your reception more enjoyable?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. I will do my best to follow these
instructions and make your day as enjoyable as possible. Please make sure I receive this
form at least one month prior to your reception. Upon receiving this form, I will review
everything with you to make sure everything is just the way you want it. Please indicate
below a convenient time for me to call you. You may also arrange to meet in
person.
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