Everybody has a “DJ story”, right? My story is that at my good friend’s wedding in Texas, who is so uncomfortable with the limelight that she and her groom couldn’t even publicly thank their guests for coming to the wedding, the DJ came with all sorts of crazy (and unwelcome) accoutrements- spinning red lights, a shiny silver vest that nearly blinded us on the dance floor and the loudest microphone on the planet. Not kidding. And since my friend was so shy, of course she wasn’t going to say anything about it to him…so the night went on with mediocre music and over the top theatrics which was so not her style.

The point of my sad tale is that while not all DJ’s are like this (or while the aforementioned DJ’s style may be good for some, it’s not good for all), you do have to look out for some that might not be a good fit for you and perhaps among the most valuable word of mouth wedding vendor references you will get are those for your DJ.

Consider this your solid and reliable word of mouth reference for your wedding DJ: check out DJ Corbin Dooley.

Here’s the man in action:

(Images courtesy of: Chris Richards Photography)

He really seems to like his job, doesn’t he? You have probably heard of DJ Corbin Dooley since he’s well known in Tucson and dj’s for more than just weddings, but I wanted to help you get to know him a little better by asking him a few questions:

KG: What three songs would you choose for your own party ?

DJ Corbin Dooley: “Born Slippy” by Underworld, “Let’s Get Lost” by Chet Baker, and “Got To Get You Into My Life” by The Beatles.

KG: What is the #1 mistake couples make when choosing a wedding DJ ?

DJ Corbin Dooley: Not asking the right questions like these!

KG: What are some songs you would like to hear at a wedding?

DJ Corbin Dooley:

First Dance: “All Mine” by Portishead

Father/Daughter: “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young

Mother/Son: “Save the Last Dance For Me” by Michael Buble

Dance music at the reception:  “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim

KG: What is the biggest music blunder you have seen a DJ commit at a wedding ?

DJ Corbin Dooley: I couldn’t believe it, when I saw a wedding DJ, at a wedding I attended, attempt to pick up one of the bridesmaids. This resulted in the DJ playing a good portion of music aimed at the bridesmaid. When I started to hear a song by David Allan Coe, one of his more explicit ones, I began to get worried. Would he really play this out ? He did. Uhhh ohhh. Father of the Bride approached, and pulled the plug.

So there you have it! A wedding DJ who is more than a wedding DJ- Corbin is versatile, current and connected to the music world which adds up to a great time at your wedding. I’m sure he books up quickly…

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog,

Kelly

 

 

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Heather and Jeremy celebrated their Tucson wedding at the Stillwell House and Garden- a perfect fit for Heather’s “Enchanted Garden Wedding” vision.

I love her bouquet- it’s a loosely constructed but still refined!

The guys had fun getting a little “Westside Story” ish

The red wall makes a perfect background for this gorgeous couple

Even though Heather and Jeremy’s Tucson wedding was on one of the hottest days of the year, they kept their cool by making their ceremony programs into fans

Heather’s bridesmaid Emily gave her these motion-sensored light up shoes and she danced in them all night!

KG: What is your favorite memory from the day?

H/J: The DANCING! We danced during the entire reception- young and old, from both families! Our favorite dance song was “Party Rock Anthem”. Our wedding song was “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

KG: What was the smartest planning decision you made?

H/J: The smartest planning decision I made was to do all the planning in DETAIL, leaving notes for everyone on where I would like things and when things would be. For example, in each of our guests hotel rooms I placed a “Guest Packet”. This included an itinerary for the day of the wedding as well as a map of the area and list of other guests staying in the same hotel. Jeremy also made a list of fun things to do in Tucson which was included; the guests LOVED this. This was a time consuming thing to plan ahead, however it avoided questions and confusion on the day of the wedding.

I also made a schedule for each vendor and emailed it to them in advance so there was NO question when and where they needed to be. In my packet for the wedding party I included a rehearsal day schedule as well as vendor contact lists so that I would not receive any vendor calls on my wedding day. For the Stillwell House we dropped off all of our decor the day prior; I included a checklist of all our items as well as a detailed diagram of the table set up so it would look exactly how I wanted it to. It turned out PERFECT!

If you want to enjoy the day and have things your way, creating detailed packets for your guests, wedding party, and vendors is a MUST

KG: Did you go on a Honeymoon?

H/J: Yes, my husband Jeremy planned our 2-week honeymoon. We spent a week on land at a time-share resort in Sint Maarten and a week island hopping on a Tradewinds catamaran. It was a perfect honeymoon and the Tradewinds cruise was by far the best vacation we have ever taken in our lives.

KG: Tell us what you love best about being married!

H/J: The best part about being married is that I’m married to Jeremy. He is the kind of husband who solves problems, makes things happen, and he’s always reliable. Often I hear others complain about their husbands not doing this, or that and it reminds me how blessed I am to have a husband who always does his part (especially the taking out the trash part). It may seem silly to others, but we have special “jobs” in our home. For example Jeremy reaches high things, opens stubborn lids, grates cheese, opens cans, takes out the trash and much more. I do the all of the cooking and laundry. We have a system that works for us and hopefully for our new baby who will be here in March!

Yay! Congratulations Heather and Jeremy and thank you so much for sharing your wedding with us.

Heather and Jeremy’s Real Tucson Wedding Team:

Ceremony Site: First Southern Baptist Church

Reception Site: Stillwell House and Garden

Photographer: Ted Hewitt Photography

Bridal Gown Store: Alfred Angelo

Bridesmaids Dresses: JC Penney

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Villa Feliz Flowers

Invitations: Celebrations Ink

Cake: Busy Bee Bakery

Ceremony Musician: Keith Dixon

DJ: Snaptive Audio, Kelly

Make-up Artist: Kylynne, Spirit Salon

Hair Stylist: Autumn, Spirit Salon

Officiant: Pastor Randy Mullinax

Transportation: Elite Limousine

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog! 

Kelly

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