This vs That: Reception Timelines Vs Chaos

Wedding Planning Decisions, This vs That with Kelly McWilliams

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If you ever wanted to know how to royally screw up your wedding reception just ignore this episode. In this episode, we had to split into part 1 and part 2 because there was that much to cover.  The only people who are typically at a reception from start to finish are the planner/coordinator, the banquet captain and the DJ. So who did I turn to for this episode? This vs That editor Lance Panton. Between Lance and I, we have probably a thousand  weddings to spill the goods on. Lance is a premier DJ in Dallas, TX.
In this one you'll hear about:

  • having a friend or family member coordinate your wedding.
  • pre-wedding communication with your wedding team
  • reception timeline from the introductions to the , 1st dance, toasts, cake cutting to the exit.
  • The cake break songs (DJ vs Cake)
  • When to schedule your fireworks (and how I synchronize music to the show) and how your reception is like a fireworks show.

Your bonus: Lance's Cake Break Playlist on Spotify

With his professional start as a DJ at 17, Lance Panton has possessed a love of music since birth. is the owner and sole DJ for MY DFW DJ - Weddings & Events. A personalized DJ service focused on telling a couple's love story in music. No genre is too challenging to meet this goal. Lance is also the editor for the podcasts "This Week In Weddings" and my podcast "This vs. That". He also serves as the co-director of membership for The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of The National Association of Catering & Events. When Lance is not behind the booth, he's in the kitchen fulfilling his passion for the culinary arts, creating meals for his wife.

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Places to go - People to see:

Kelly's Site: http://www.kellymcwilliams.com
Kelly's Blog: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog
Instagram: @kellyamcwilliams


About Kelly:
Kelly knows how incredible a well planned wedding can be. Every moment counts and every decision plays a part. Wedding planning should be fun and as easy to do as possible. Besides planning weddings, Kelly travels the globe as an industry speaker. Kelly is a Martha Stewart Top Wedding Planner & this podcast won Brides magazine and WeddingWire's best podcast.

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