Some couples plan their wedding music around their favorite songs. Carly and Matthew planned theirs around their families, and DJ Benja Styles turned that idea into the moment their whole wedding will be remembered for.
The couple celebrated at Union Trust in Philadelphia, a Center City setting built for exactly this kind of night: big, beautiful, and made to hold a room full of people who came ready to dance. But it was one dance in particular, tucked into the middle of the reception, that had guests reaching for their phones.
The moment of the night was the bride and her father’s dance. DJ Benja Styles put together a special edit for it, built as a surprise. Carly’s dad is a disco dancer, and Matthew’s dad plays guitar, both facts that fueled the couple’s own love of music. If you’re planning your own father-daughter dance, our post on Father/Daughter Wedding Dance Songs Ideas to Make Everyone Cry has ideas.
Moments like this don’t happen by accident. They’re built by a DJ who takes the time to learn what actually matters to a couple and their families. We’ve rounded up more of these in Epic Wedding Party Moments Made Possible by DJs and in What Makes a Great Wedding DJ? Expert Tips.
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