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WISER PRODUCTIONS


MICHIGAN’S PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY

(269) 329-0486


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Planning a Wedding Reception or Wedding Ceremony?
Wiser Productions has been bringing Exceptional entertainment since 1987
Our Disc Jockeys
Planning a Wedding Reception or Wedding Ceremony?
Wiser Productions has been bringing Exceptional entertainment since 1987
Our Disc Jockeys
Planning a Wedding Reception or Wedding Ceremony?
Wiser Productions has been bringing Exceptional entertainment since 1987
Our Bands
Need a Disc Jockey for your Wedding Reception?
Wiser Productions has the right DJ for your Wedding Reception.
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Wiser Productions can connect you with the right Band for your event.
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Need help with entertainment for a Corporate Event?
Wiser Productions is the right choice for any size corporate event!
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NEED A DJ OR BAND?

Start by checking DJ and Band availability and pricing here!
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BOOK YOUR EVENT

After selecting a DJ, Photobooth or Band book your event to reserve the date!
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EVENT PLANNERS

30 days before your event, make sure you fill out all the required event
planners
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PHOTOBOOTH

Add tons of Fun and Entertainment for everyone with a photobooth!
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PHOTOGRAPHER

Nothing beats a professional photographer for pictures that you will love!
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UPLIGHTING

Knock it out of the park with great Uplighting to set the mood at your event!
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WEST MICHIGAN’S BEST WEDDING DJS AND LIVE BANDS

Located in West Michigan, Wiser Productions is the leading provider of
professional talent and entertainers throughout Michigan. If you need reliable,
high quality talent for your wedding reception, whether it be a DJ or Live Band,
be sure to talk to Wiser Productions before making your final decision. We cover
all venues, including country clubs, casinos, night clubs, festivals and
corporate events. If your event is in Michigan, Wiser Productions has you
covered. From Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, Lansing to Grand Haven, Battle Creek to
Manistee, find out why people who need affordable Wedding DJs or Event DJs, Live
Bands and other professional entertainment choose Wiser Productions.
Remember, Kalamazoo Wedding DJs are our specialty and our customers consider
our Kalamazoo Wedding DJs to be the best in the biz!


OUR WEDDING DJS AND BANDS ARE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE! THE QUALITY OF OUR TALENT
IS UNSURPASSED!

Weddings are a Celebration of Life, and Wiser Productions can make sure your
Wedding Celebration is a perfect one. If you are in need of an Ensemble for your
Wedding Ceremony, or a Live Band or Experienced DJ for your Wedding
Reception, Wiser Productions has you covered! Our DJ talent and entertainment
resources are unmatched in Michigan. Our DJ talent is reliable and affordable.
Before making a final decision on your Wedding Reception DJ or Band, give us a
call. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning your
upcoming celebration.

 * Request DJ Pricing
 * Request Band Pricing


OUR WEDDING DJS AND BANDS ARE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE! THE QUALITY OF OUR TALENT
IS UNSURPASSED!

Weddings are a Celebration of Life, and Wiser Productions can make sure your
Wedding Celebration is a perfect one. If you are in need of an Ensemble for your
Wedding Ceremony, or a Live Band or Experienced DJ for your Wedding
Reception, Wiser Productions has you covered! Our DJ talent and entertainment
resources are unmatched in Michigan. Our DJ talent is reliable and affordable.
Before making a final decision on your Wedding Reception DJ or Band, give us a
call. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning your
upcoming celebration.

 * Request DJ Pricing
 * Request Band Pricing


MI PERFECT WEDDING

Kalamazoo Bridal Show

Join us Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the newest Kalamazoo bridal show, MI
Perfect Wedding, located in the Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites,
Downtown Kalamazoo! You will find everything you need for your special day…
photographers, florists, caterers, salons, the areas’s best DJs, exclusive and
personalized services and so much more!

 * Register Here


OUR WEDDING DJS AND BANDS ARE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE! THE QUALITY OF OUR TALENT
IS UNSURPASSED!

Weddings are a Celebration of Life, and Wiser Productions can make sure your
Wedding Celebration is a perfect one. If you are in need of an Ensemble for your
Wedding Ceremony, or a Live Band or Experienced DJ for your Wedding
Reception, Wiser Productions has you covered! Our DJ talent and entertainment
resources are unmatched in Michigan. Our DJ talent is reliable and affordable.
Before making a final decision on your Wedding Reception DJ or Band, give us a
call. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning your
upcoming celebration.

 * Request DJ Pricing
 * Request Band Pricing


MI PERFECT WEDDING

Kalamazoo Bridal Show

Join us Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the newest Kalamazoo bridal show, MI
Perfect Wedding, located in the Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites,
Downtown Kalamazoo! You will find everything you need for your special day…
photographers, florists, caterers, salons, the areas’s best DJs, exclusive and
personalized services and so much more!

 * Register Here


OUR WEDDING DJS AND BANDS ARE AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE! THE QUALITY OF OUR TALENT
IS UNSURPASSED!

Weddings are a Celebration of Life, and Wiser Productions can make sure your
Wedding Celebration is a perfect one. If you are in need of an Ensemble for your
Wedding Ceremony, or a Live Band or Experienced DJ for your Wedding
Reception, Wiser Productions has you covered! Our DJ talent and entertainment
resources are unmatched in Michigan. Our DJ talent is reliable and affordable.
Before making a final decision on your Wedding Reception DJ or Band, give us a
call. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning your
upcoming celebration.

 * Request DJ Pricing
 * Request Band Pricing


MI PERFECT WEDDING

Kalamazoo Bridal Show

Join us Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the newest Kalamazoo bridal show, MI
Perfect Wedding, located in the Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites,
Downtown Kalamazoo! You will find everything you need for your special day…
photographers, florists, caterers, salons, the areas’s best DJs, exclusive and
personalized services and so much more!

 * Register Here

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BRIDES TO BE VALUE HIGH REVIEWS. SEE WHAT REAL BRIDES HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR
WEDDING DJS AND BANDS!

The Wiser Productions Team is very proud of the many 5 Star ratings and comments
left by our bridal parties on Wedding Wire and The Knot. We invite you to
research the high degree of satisfaction our past customers have experienced.




CREATE YOUR UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING RECEPTION

You want a wedding reception that is fun and memorable. A party that reflects
your personality. The fact is that there are many different styles of wedding
receptions. Your reception should be designed around your wishes and represent
the type of party that you have always envisioned. Entertainment is a primary
consideration for any wedding reception. The memory that you create, one that
will be remembered for years by your friends and family, will mainly revolve
around how much fun you had.

Timeliness

Make sure your music provider, banquet facility manager and photographer are
working together with a coordinated event planner.
Create a timeline of events for your reception. Always keep in mind that you are
putting on a party and are responsible for entertaining all of your guests.

Most wedding receptions last a total of 6 hours (2 ½ hours for cocktails,
introductions, toasts and dinner, 3 ½ hours for the party following dinner). If
your guest list is very large, or your reception starts quite early in the
afternoon, your reception may last even longer.

Know what happens before and after dinner. Your disc jockey or band leader, in
coordination with the banquet manager and photographer, should assist you in
establishing a timeline that meets your needs. It is a great advantage to
assemble a team of people that know each other and have worked together. A
professional disc jockey or band leader will always coordinate every activity
with all the members of your team.

Plan special events, like family pictures, early in the evening. Early on you
will have more guests participating and allow for uninterrupted dancing later.

Personalize

Crazy or conservative, your wedding reception should reflect your desires, while
remembering that you are entertaining guests. Music that reflects your tastes,
while generating the appropriate atmosphere is a key.

Your wedding reception should reflect your personal tastes and desires. Wedding
receptions have no rules. There are many different styles of wedding receptions:
Traditional; Contemporary; Conservative; Crazy. You may want the bride and groom
to be the central focus. Other receptions may focus on guest involvement.

Your musical tastes should be reflected during the party, while at the same time
keeping in mind that you are entertaining guests. If you want a reception with
lots of dancing, do your musical tastes include songs that make people dance?
Discuss the degree of dancing, as well as your musical tastes with your music
provider. A sure-fire way to get your guests to party is to have the bride and
groom, with the wedding party, on the dance floor. If you do this, lots of
dancing is guaranteed!

Are there any special people at your party that you would like acknowledged? Is
there a certain way that you would like the toasts to be introduced? Is there
music that you would like played during any introductions or at certain times
during the evening for special events?

Is the “personality” of the disc jockey or band consistent with the mood of your
party? Your music provider’s communication skills and interaction with your
guests should be consistent with your vision for your reception. Their approach
must match your desires and reflect a persona that your music provider can
comfortably portray.

Banquet Facility

There are many factors regarding the layout of the banquet facility that can
have an impact on your reception. Keep your guests all in the same area for a
great party!

From flowers to table settings, you decorate your ballroom. Your ballroom’s
layout can have real implications for your party. You will always have a better
party if all of your guests stay in one room altogether.


HERE IS A SHORT LIST OF CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR ROOM LAYOUT

 1. The bar should always be in the same room as where the dancing takes place.
    If the bar is located in a different area than the room where the party is,
    a portion of your guests will always be separated from the real party room.
    If your banquet facility has multiple rooms that you may utilize, think
    about the effect that having a large percentage of your guests in another
    room when the bride and groom’s dance occurs. Try to keep everyone together
    for one big fun party!
 2. Be certain to have good path for the wedding party’s entrance. When the
    wedding party is introduced, they need to know where their table is and how
    they will get there.
 3. The overall layout of the room simply should be: Disc jockey or band, with a
    dance floor directly in front of them, and seating on the opposite side of
    the dance floor. There are many times that the disc jockey or band leader
    needs to address your guests in order to inform them of upcoming activities.
    In order to be an effective public speaker your host needs to be able to
    look the guests in the eye and communicate directly with a smile. This
    layout should also be conducive for proper sound system positioning so that
    everyone can hear every announcement. And is it really best to have a great
    band or disc jockey with outstanding visual appeal, off to the side or in a
    corner?
 4. Take a few moments and consider your seating arrangement. If you have some
    guests that will not tolerate noise well, don’t seat them next to the
    speakers.

Match Yourself with the Best Music Provider for your Needs

Budget and style are primary considerations. Be certain that your music provider
can deliver the service that you want and need.
Budget is always important. But don’t start there. First, identify your needs.
Is it in your best interest to have a wedding reception with 400 guests but to
set a budget for your disc jockey or band that is so low that you can’t find a
music provider that can manage a group of this size?

What style of Disc Jockey/Host is right for your atmosphere? A more engaging and
energetic party motivator or perhaps a less interactive professional emcee/host
to simply acknowledge the major highlights of the evening? Identify your needs
first, then shop in order to determine if your wishes match your budget. Match
your music provider with your needs.

Every band or disc jockey will have different attributes. If your disc jockey
prospect says he will have “fun” with you and your guests, how will he or she
accomplish this? Great wedding reception results can come from many different
directions. Make certain that your DJ is coming from the right direction for
you.

And by all means, consider a live band. But, only consider the finest quality
bands that have extensive wedding reception experience. Audition them and check
their references. When considering bands, you may hear numerous names of live
bands that are the favorites of your friends and family. Literally, 99% of these
suggestions may not have sufficient wedding reception experience. Always choose
a band whose primary focus is on wedding receptions. Is it in your best interest
to select a band that only does 1 wedding a year? Will they know how to dress
and assist with announcements? Will they play every style of music, as well as
have a large library of recorded music for during cocktails and dinner? A great
live band can truly provide a unique experience for you and your guests.

The most prominent element of most wedding receptions is the entertainment.
Think carefully about exactly what part you want the musical entertainment to
play in your day and you are on your way to planning “Your Unforgettable Wedding
Reception!”

Music Selection


SONG SELECTION AT YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION

Song selection is definitely up to the bride and groom and should be part of the
information conveyed to your DJ on your reception planner.  Here are some points
to consider when deciding on your music.

 1. Keep in mind that about 50% of the evening is dinner and social hours.   So,
    the music should reflect what’s taking place during your reception.
 2. You will have guests of all ages and you should what the proper amount of
    “variety music” is best for your reception.
 3. Your DJ can play approximately 15 songs per hour.  After considering the
    times when toasts and other hosting takes place, you should plan
    approximately 40 cocktail/dinner hour songs and around 40 party/dance songs
    during the party part of the evening.
 4. Talk to your DJ about how you would like song requests from guests to be
    handled.  Some guest ideas are great and some not so good.  Help your DJ
    determine a polite manner in which to inform guests that perhaps their
    request might not get played (i.e., running out of time) in the event that
    the song might “clear the dance floor”.
 5. Your DJ probably attends 1-2 wedding receptions/parties per week.  This
    means that he has observed similar dance situations where your DJ knows that
    if he “plays this song”, maybe not on the list of songs that you provided,
    he is 99.99% certain that the song will keep them on the dance floor.  It’s
    a good idea to discuss the amount of discretion that your DJ can exercise
    during your party.
 6. Long story short, provide as much direction as you feel is necessary and
    then discuss guest requests and the DJ song choices as outlined above.  Work
    with your DJ to determine how you want your music to happen.  You are
    welcome to just provide some broad direction as to specific artist’s music
    to play and then let the DJ take it from there.  Our DJs will also simply
    try to “read” your crowd and play songs that they feel confident will make
    your guests dance.

Need Entertainment for a Corporate Event? We've got you covered.
At Wiser Productions we have worked with many companies over the years with
their corporate events and parties. Booking the right Live Band or Disc Jockey
for your event is what we do. Not sure where to start planning for your
Corporate Event Entertainment? Just click on the button below and fill out the
form for pricing.
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INFORMATION

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EVENT PLANNERS

 * Worksheets
 * General Event Planner
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 * Wedding Ceremony Planner


TESTIMONIALS

 * Wedding Wire
 * The Knot


BRIDAL SHOWS

 * MI Perfect Wedding – Wiser Production Bridal Show at the Kalamazoo Radisson


WISER PRODUCTIONS

1601 W. Centre Ave. #103
Portage, MI 49024

(269) 329-0486



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