The last couple of Wedding receptions I have encounted the setting up of many candles at the tables and all around the room.

Its a task in itself but when done nicely, it gives any room a nice warm romantic feeling.

Since I started being a wedding DJ the only time I would see lighting of any candles was primarily when we were doing the cake cutting ceremony. I always made it a point to check if there was a need for candles to be lit. If there was a wedding planner on hand it would also be her duty to do the same.

The second to last reception was at a church hall where there was no wedding coordinator just local vendors doing their best to make the simple room look better. As the candles started to be set up, naturally there was a scramble for matches. As it turns out, not everyone was a smoker. The reception hall was set up with 16 tables plus the table where the cake was surrounded by candles of all different sizes. My partner and I were all set up so we decided to give these people a hand to light the candles. We took about 20 to 30 minutes for all the candles to be lit but once that was done and the lights were dimmed, the hall had a entirely new look. At the end of the reception the mother of the bride was very greatful for all the additional help we gave them.

The wedding reception after that was at a venue with a wedding planner (with 2 additional staff member) and where the DJ had to wait till the reception suite was all was set up and then the last detail run would be gone over. Needless to say not that I wanted the attention but the sooner the wedding planner was done setting up the sooner I would be given my last instructions and changes. I asked the wedding planner if it was ok to give her a hand and the stern and serious face woman gave a look and a smile. I help out and not too long there after we were planning our grand entrance to the Bride and Grooms wishes.

Little work to great success when we lit up these candles.