When it comes to weddings, most couples choose a traditional DJ setup, with speakers blasting their tunes across their chosen wedding venue.
In the last year or so, the silent disco has taken the wedding scene by storm, and many couples are choosing silent discos as their DJ setup, or an additional part of their reception for extra fun and enjoyment for their guests.
If you want to know what a silent disco is, why it’s a good choice for multiple generations, and the practical benefits, keep on reading…
Helps Avoid A Half Empty Dance Floor
Silent discos give your guests choice, and choice gets people moving. With multiple channels on the headphones each guest gets to wear, you can run different DJs or playlists at once, so guests choose a sound they like and feel comfortable joining the floor for.
Headphones gives a low-pressure atmosphere for guests who might normally be hesitant to dance. They can nod along or sing quietly, while still feeling part of the energy, encouraging more timid guests to join in.
It is so different to the usual DJ setups at weddings, that it will encourage people to get involved and try it for themselves. It’s also helpful for people who have sensory issues, as they control what they listen to, and at what volume.
Smart Fix For Noise Limits And Early Venue Curfews
All venues have noise restrictions and curfews, which controls how late you can have the DJ playing. With every guest getting a pair of wireless headphones, instead of big loudspeakers, you can stay inside the decibel limits, avoiding any issues with the authorities or neighbors or the venue.
You can rent silent disco equipment for a one-off event, or hire, and rentals usually include headphones, transmitters, and technician support, so you don’t need to know much about the technology side of things.
Your wedding guests will hear full-quality music at a volume they want, and hiring silent disco equipment can actually be cheaper than hiring a full wedding DJ.
Perfect For Mixed Age Groups And Different Tastes
You’re giving your wedding guests choice without the chaos. Everyone gets access to multiple music channels, so everyone can pick the music they like best.
You can run two or three music channels to cover genres like classic hits, contemporary pop, dance or cultural music. Guests get to switch channels on their headsets, so grandparents can enjoy familiar songs, while younger guests enjoy more current songs.
Using silent disco headphones keeps the room peaceful for the non-dancers, and venue neighbors, making it easier to host older relatives, or families with younger children.
With the headphones, you can still make short announcements through them, to get everyone together for key events, speeches or important messages.
Fun Way To Bring Shy Guests Onto The Floor
Silent discos are perfect for people of all ages, and all levels of confidence. Headphones give you a private, comfortable space for dancing.
Sometimes LED or glowing headphones are provided, to make the dance floor even more inviting, and individual volume levels gives everyone control of what they listen to, and how loud.
Offer people a mix of playlists on different channels, with classics for older guests, current hits for younger guests, and you can still have a live DJ for conventional wedding vibes, so everyone is catered for.