The Perfect Wedding DJ Soundtrack for Your Colony Hotel Wedding
DJs who know the venue and how to make the most of it
From Vows to Reception: DJ Tips for Your Colony Hotel Wedding
Located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and charming Kennebunkport, The Colony Hotel is a historic New England seaside resort. For couples planning a Maine wedding weekend, it’s a true destination experience.
Their ballroom, the Grand Dining Room, has a cool old world charm to it as well for any dance party. We love servicing this venue because it feels like working with family. The staff is wonderful and location speaks for itself.
As a preferred wedding vendor, The Music Man DJ Services understands entertainment logistics and sound setups for The Colony, from outdoor ceremonies to memorable reception entrances.
Choosing Your Ceremony Location & Music
The oceanfront lawn is a popular ceremony location choice as well as the gardens. Breathtaking ocean views and beautifully landscaped grounds await. And there’s also a gazebo for more intimate ceremonies.
With outdoor ceremony locations, discreet micing and strategically placed speakers are crucial. The ocean should be a background for your vows, so your voices carry. And those outdoor sounds will harmonize with an instrumental soundtrack mixed with inspiration by your DJ.
Music Man Location Idea: If you want a different ceremony location, take a look at St. Anne’s by the Sea Episcopal Church just down the street. It has one of the best ocean views in town. The church is available for weddings mid-June through mid-September. All faiths are welcome.
The Seamless Cocktail Hour Flow
With The Colony Hotel’s spacious grounds, you can host an al fresco cocktail hour. There are also gardens and terraces for smaller guest gatherings.
During cocktail hour, count on your DJ to set the musical tone for what’s to come with your reception. This is a good time for some upbeat instrumental music – think popular songs that span the generations of your guests.
Music Man Location Tip: The hotel’s expansive wrap around porch provides shade and stunning views of the Atlantic. It’s one of our favorite spaces for cocktail hour.
Make a Memorable Reception Entrance
When you make your entrance into the Grand Dining Room of this elegant Maine wedding venue, get ready for some refined revelry. Your guests will hear all of your speeches and toast with The Music Man’s clear audio and cordless mics. When your DJ knows your venue, you’re ensured the best sound system and the logistics.
A professional wedding DJ/MC serves as your host, keeping the celebration going and guests engaged. Your reception timeline is in good hands with your DJ. And our DJs are comfortable working with The Colony Hotel’s first-rate wedding and event staff.
Music Man Like: We’re ready to help you with all the tools for playlist planning. And if you’d like a little inspiration, check out My Wedding Songs.
Lighting & Atmosphere
The charm of this venue can be enhanced with strategic uplighting and dance floor lighting. Uplighting showcases a room’s best features and helps elevate the mood throughout the evening by changing colors. Dance floor lighting is included in every Music Man wedding package. And you can customize a blank canvas with a customized monogram.
A wedding reception staple that adds to the party atmosphere is a photo booth. Look for a streamlined, touchpad booth that’s as easy to use as your phone. The Music Man DJ Service provides you and your guests a full-customizable photo booth.
Music Man Tip: Take advantage of easy planning and special savings when you bundle your entertainment, lighting, and photo booth with your DJ.
“Jason was amazing from the start – always professional, communicative, helpful, and energetic. He also kept the dance floor PACKED all night. We had the best night ever.”
– Amanda Rogers
“Our DJ was attentive, easy going, professional and most of all… fun! He was checking in with us throughout the evening to make sure everything was going well. And his mixes were great!”
– Kaitlyn Bensen
“Jason was very helpful with the planning process and understood exactly what we were (and were not) looking for. Communication was great leading up to the event as well as on the wedding day.”
– Sofia Diaco
Colony Hotel Wedding FAQs
Do you provide a separate sound system for the ceremony on the lawn?
With a full array of state-of-the-art equipment, The Music Man DJ Service can customize sound for your outdoor ceremony location.
Can you handle announcements for the different reception spaces?
With streamlined equipment and understanding the logistics of The Colony Hotel’s wedding spaces, announcements can be handled in any location.
Do you work directly with The Colony’s wedding team?
We pride ourselves on having positive, collaborative relationships with the wedding and event professionals at The Colony Hotel.
What’s your backup plan for rain or power outages?
When it comes to outdoor ceremonies, we work closely with your wedding specialist in case we need to go with a quick Plan B. And our DJs come prepared for any logistical challenges.
