Named "One of the hottest Wedding DJ's in the US"
-Modern Bride Magazine
"5-Star Platinum list"
-Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine
Voted “Best of the Knot”
-TheKnot.com
Received "Bride's Choice Award"
-WeddingWire.com
"District Favorite"
-District Weddings Blog
Voted "Washington's Top Rated Wedding DJ"
-Washingtonian Magazine
Listed "Among Virginia's very best Wedding DJ's"
-Northern Virginia Magazine
They say a picture is worth a thousand words.and it’s true. One shot of a first dance or a mid-wedding reception dance frenzy can capture the moment. But what, you may ask yourself as you gaze at the picture of people getting down, did the wedding DJ sound like?
Well, now you’ll have your answer! While deejaying a wedding recently at Strathmore Hall, we noted the playlist and created the audio sample below:
Almost every aspect of a couple’s wedding reflects who they are. Personality is expressed trough the invitation, cake, décor, stationery…and, of course, the ambiance heavy hitter, music!
In addition to their first dance, father/daughter, and mother/son song choices, many of our clients add one of a kind, memorable flavor with music meaningful to them.
When Christine and Jason were planning their wedding, they knew they wanted to honor their Italian heritage with traditional Italian music. We were only too happy to oblige! So, after the guests enjoyed dinner, we kicked things off with a Tarantella, a traditional Italian folk dance. The floor was swamped in a flash, and the dancing didn’t stop until the end of the night!
We’ll be sharing more of how our couples personalized their wedding playlists, so check back soon for our next Behind the (Wedding) Music!
Christine & Jason’s wedding at the Fairmont, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image by Elaine Studley
Christine & Jason’s wedding at the Fairmont, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image by Elaine Studley
Christine & Jason’s wedding at the Fairmont, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image by Elaine Studley
Some first dances combine flashy moves with a sweet tune.
During the lessons Alia and Daniel took, they choreographed their steps to Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” They must have practiced lots and lots – the resulting first dance was absolutely sensational!
Read more about Alia and Daniel’s fun wedding planned by Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs at the Mandarin Oriental.
Alia & Daniel’s first dance, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image Leigh Taylor
Alia & Daniel’s first dance, DJ Chris Laich Music Services, image Leigh Taylor
A father-daughter dance is by no means a requirement at a wedding. At Chris Laich Music Services, we’ve definitely deejayed our share of celebrations without one!
If you are planning to have a father-daughter dance, choosing the song can feel just as difficult as making your first dance tune selection. Similar to the first dance, the choice you make is entirely personal – there’s no real right or wrong.
We thought it might help planning couples to consider their options by sharing what others have chosen.
Hilary and Garth’s entire wedding at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens was special, but when Hilary danced with her father to “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw, it was a really sweet moment.
With lyrics like this, it’s almost impossible not to get a little choked up!
“You’re beautiful baby from the outside in Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again Go on, take on this whole world But to me you know you’ll always be, my little girl.”
Hilary’s father-daughter dance at her Meadowlark Gardens wedding, image by Julie Napear
Remember Kelly and David’s vintage-inspired wedding at The Top of the Hay?
This couple’s eclectic, retro aesthetic influenced everything – including the music! After cocktails, when Kelly and David were introduced as a couple, we played hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco’s “Superstar”.
Then they took the floor to ‘60s crooner Bobby Darrin’s classic “I’m Beginning to See the Light”!
Kelly & David’s Wedding at The Top of The Hay, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Procopio Photography
Kelly & David’s Wedding at The Top of The Hay, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Procopio Photography
With the help of wedding planner Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs, Alia and Daniel put themselves into every detail of their unforgettable night!
Alia & Daniel’s Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor
The energy that night at the Mandarin Oriental was already off the charts as Alia and Daniel were escorted into the ballroom by a Zafe band. So, when they wowed us with a choreographed first dance to Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel,” it was sensational!
Alia & Daniel’s Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor
Later in the evening, everyone had a blast watching a belly dancer perform while the Zafe band played. After that, they were more than ready to celebrate! The crowd exploded onto the dance floor for a crazy dance party, rocking out all night to music by Journey, The Commodores, The Four Seasons, Ke$ha, Usher, House of Pain, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, Rob Base, DJ Kook, Miley Cyrus, and some cool Bhangra music!
Alia & Daniel’s Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor
To cap everything off, Alia and Daniel had a glittering sparkler send-off surrounded by their friends and family. It was a spectacular night! Thank goodness they had the best videographer in town, Blue Sky Films, and photographer Leigh Taylor to document their event.
Alia & Daniel’s Mandarin Oriental wedding: planner- Amy Jones, Engaging Affairs, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Leigh Taylor
Congratulations to Amy Jones for executing such a marvelous wedding, and best wishes to Alia and Daniel!
You’ve seen the images of our DJ equipment set up for weddings at the Halcyon House, but there’s nothing like pictures from a pro to show off a space. Thanks to Michelle Lindsay, we’ve got some to share!
Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay
Starting with a beautiful ceremony in the garden, Kevin and Melissa’s wedding at the Halcyon House was gorgeous. After the couple said ‘I do,’ their guests enjoyed cocktails in the garden before marking their way inside for the reception in the house.
Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image - Michelle Lindsay
Everyone knew it was going to be an awesome night when the bridal party was introduced to the theme from Superman!
Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay
Once we played the last songs of the night ( “Beautiful World” by Colin Hay and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”), the crowd wasn’t ready to call it a night. Luckily, Melissa and Kevin knew their friends and family would want to keep celebrating, so the couple had organized an after party at Georgetown hot spot Mie N Yu, where we’re sure they shut the place down!
Melissa & Kevin, Halycon House, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Michelle Lindsay
Thanks to Michelle Lindsay for sharing her images, and best wishes to Kevin and Melissa!
Timeless doesn’t have to mean the Rat Pack when it comes to first dance songs. Jessica and Tom stepped on the dance floor and moved to the sound of James Blunt’s “High.”
With lyrics like “Will you be my shoulder when I’m grey and older? Promise me tomorrow starts with you,” it’s easy to see why this modern song is also sure to become a classic first dance choice!
Many thanks to Greg Gibson for sharing his images of Jessica and Tom’s first dance!
See more images of their fantastic wedding planned by Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs.
Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs – event design and planning, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Greg Gibson
Amy Jones of Engaging Affairs – event design and planning, DJ – Chris Laich Music Services, image – Greg Gibson
Honored with Washingtonian Bride & Groom’s “Top Vote Getter” in the DJ category for 2010, all of us at Chris Laich Music Services couldn’t wait for Unveiled 2011, Bride & Groom’s annual wedding showcase!
Vera Wang at Bride & Groom’s Unveiled 2011, images by Rodney Bailey
Without question, the event lived up to its reputation as the premier bridal event in DC. The Vera Wang show was just beautiful, and the area’s top wedding professionals did a fantastic job providing couples with advice and inspiration. Everything from the marvelous confections by Kendall’s Cakes (another “Top Vote Getter”) to the event design displayed by A. Dominick Events and Beehive Events was really spectacular.
Chris Laich Music Services at Bride & Groom’s Unveiled 2011, images by Rodney Bailey
We were thrilled with how the Chris Laich Music Services lounge turned out! Complete with cozy seating area and flat screen TV displaying our new montage video, it was the perfect setting to chat with couples who stopped by.
A huge thank you to the planning couples we met and to THE amazing wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey for sharing his shots of the event with us!
As a wedding DJ, you have to love music, people, and be a little bit of an equipment geek, and we have that in spades!
Chris Laich Music Services is the only wedding DJ in the Washington, DC area to pair the premium sound delivery through wireless Bose speakers with a killer microphone – the Shure KSM9.
We knew the mics we have are the best around, but it wasn’t until flipping through Entertainment Weekly that we realized how good.
If you look closely, 70% of the performers in the images are using the same exact mic Chris uses. It must be decent if some of the best singers in the world have chosen it!
November 12, 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly
November 12, 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly
