We live in a time where people enjoy doing things that are untraditional. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise to anyone to know that destination weddings, cruise weddings, and other things are all becoming popular. In fact, the exceptions are now becoming the new “traditional”. This is great for couples who want to have smaller weddings, but it can pose a challenge for their wedding DJ because at sea wedding setups require a little more effort.

The DJ at Sea

The job of a DJ is to play music wherever there is an event that people want to ensure is memorable. This also includes those destination wedding ceremonies that people are now taking full advantage of. The people like having more intimate settings to say their vows. They may have a special attachment to the area because it played a role in their relationship or it may simply be something that they have always dreamed of. Either way, it is something they will want romanticized in every way possible. The DJ must figure out how to keep the music, lights, smoke, and romance flowing as freely as the champagne that everyone will be enjoying.

Necessities for Performance

To perform at sea, you will want to get a look at the boat that you will be boarding for the event, before the day of the event. Will you be performing in an enclosed cabin or will you be out on the deck somewhere? A boat’s cabin is not usually very large, unless you are lucky enough to be on a yacht. The smaller the space, the more you will have to put effort into ensuring that the music isn’t too loud for the guests. In an open space, you must make sure that it doesn’t get carried away by the ocean breeze before guests can hear it. You will also need to think about the power supply, which can be limited on board a boat. If you need to take extra marine batteries, you need to make sure that it is a battery in enclosed box style. This will protect the battery from vibrations that come when you are in a boat. Your microphones, speakers, sound station, smoke, lights, and other equipment will depend on it, and you may even want to take spares for longer weddings and receptions.

The Importance of Sound Tests

Before the guests arrive, you may also want to put a little more effort into doing your sound checks. Make sure that your speakers are not too loud, but that the sounds you hope to play are clear enough to be heard by all who are going to attend. You should also make sure that it isn’t just music that is clear, but the sound of your voice so that you can keep up a constant banter or make introductions as they are needed. Beyond that, you only have to make sure that you have the type of music that will appeal to the guests who attend the wedding ceremony since chances are good, if they didn’t want a traditional church wedding, they may also not enjoy traditional music choices.