Alright, so you just said “I do.” Now everyone’s got a drink in their hand, a mini taco on their plate, and they’re trying to figure out where to stand. That’s what cocktail hour’s all about—warmin’ up the vibe.
But here’s the thing… silence during cocktail hour is weird. And a playlist off someone’s iPhone ain’t it either. You need a real DJ—someone who can read the crowd before the dancing even starts.
We got you.
Cocktail hour’s not the time to go full party mode, but we still keep it fresh.
We usually go with:
Smooth R&B
Soul, funk, jazz remixes
Chill reggaeton or Latin beats
Acoustic covers of pop songs
Indie / lo-fi / café-style mixes
Or whatever you want
Basically, music that keeps the mood light, the toes tappin’, and the awkward convos from feelin’ too quiet.
If you want all-Spanish music? Done. If you want indie-pop vibes only? Cool. Wanna honor a family member who passed with their favorite artist during cocktail hour? We’ll time it right and make it meaningful.
At one wedding in Burbank, the groom asked us to play all Stevie Wonder instrumentals while guests mingled. Everyone was noddin’ along by song two. That’s the vibe we go for—low-key but still good.
We usually set up a second speaker system just for cocktail hour so it doesn’t mess with the reception setup. That way, you get smooth transitions and no dead air.
Also includes:
Music cues
Clean wireless sound
Same DJ you’ll have for the rest of the night
Seamless handoff from ceremony to reception
You’d be surprised how many guests remember the cocktail hour more than the dinner. It’s the first time everyone breathes and chills. If the music’s awkward or missing? People notice.
We make sure it flows. No weird gaps. No volume issues. Just good sound while people loosen up.
If we’re already doing your wedding—cocktail hour’s a no-brainer. But if you just want music for this part only? We can do that too.
Text or call (213) 947-9185 or email [email protected] and we’ll set it up. You tell us the vibe—you’ll get exactly that.
We once did a wedding in Silver Lake where the couple wanted old-school boleros for cocktail hour. Didn’t think it’d work… but guess what? People loved it. One uncle even cried. That’s what music does.
Let’s make the in-between part of your wedding feel just as good as the rest.
We handle the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your event.
Benefit from our years of experience in the Rye, NY event scene.
We'll help you mix and match to create your perfect setup.
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