What Is the Best Wedding Reception Timeline? (2026 Guide)
A reception timeline is emotional pacing, not boxes to check. Here’s a 2026 guest-first framework with real timing ranges and transition tips so your night feels seamless.
You Were Asked to Officiate a Wedding. Here Are 10 Tips to Do It Calm, Confident, and Clean.
Officiating for the first time? These 10 tips will help you slow down, sound confident, work smoothly with the DJ, and give the couple a ceremony that feels meaningful and clean.
Venue Coordinator vs Wedding Planner: The Difference That Saves Your Wedding Day
Venues may say they include a “wedding planner,” but many couples discover too late that the role is venue coordination. Here’s the difference, what to ask, and how to choose support that protects your timeline and your peace.
Just Engaged in 2026? The First 10 Decisions That Make Planning Easier (Reno, Lake Tahoe, Napa)
Just engaged and overwhelmed? Here are the first 10 decisions that make planning easier, plus an honest section on planners vs coordinators so you don’t waste money or energy.
A Christmas Letter From Your Wedding DJ: Why Family And Love Are The Whole Point
This Christmas letter from JAM Entertainment owner Jerod, a dad of four and grandpa of two, shares why weddings are never “just another gig” for us. It’s a reflection on family, holiday engagements, and what truly matters on your wedding day beyond timelines, trends, and playlists.
Just Engaged Or Hoping To Be This Holiday Season?
Newly engaged or hoping to be this holiday season? Instead of stressing over a giant checklist, this guide walks you through the most common order couples use in Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Napa so you know what to book first, when to reach out to a DJ and photo booth, and how to keep planning from taking over your life.
Why Picking the Perfect Venue Matters
After 1,000+ weddings across Reno-Tahoe-Napa, JAM Entertainment shares insider tips on finding a venue that shapes the perfect celebration.