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Wedding planning guide

15 in-depth guides on planning, music, technology and German-Turkish weddings — written from over 12 years of hands-on experience.

Last updated on July 25, 2026

Planning

Planning

How to find the right wedding DJ: the checklist

A good wedding DJ can be recognised by checkable criteria, not the nicest Instagram reel: verifiable experience, a personal planning call, owned equipment, a written contract and a no-go list that actually gets honoured. This checklist makes candidates comparable.

August 04, 20266 min read

Planning

From champagne reception to peak time: the dramaturgy of a wedding evening

A good wedding evening is a curve of deliberate highs and lows, not a flat wall of constant music. This guide explains the four phases of an evening and how peak time gets built deliberately.

August 25, 20266 min read

Planning

The wedding timeline: a realistic example running order

A reliable wedding timeline lives on deliberate buffers, not minute-by-minute planning. This guide shows an example timeline from 1pm to 2am, the three most common timing mistakes, and how the running order shifts for Turkish weddings.

September 08, 20266 min read

Cost

Cost

How much does a wedding DJ cost in Baden-Württemberg?

There is no single honest number for "how much does a wedding DJ cost" — but there are real price drivers and a rough market range. This article explains both without inventing DJ Veys's own pricing: that stays "on request" until real figures exist.

August 04, 20266 min read

Music

Music

The first dance: choosing the right song

The first dance is the moment guests remember longest — song choice, version, length and the transition into the party all decide how it lands. This guide shows how to plan it with real lead time, including live music on saz or guitar.

August 18, 20266 min read

Music

DJ, live band, or both? A decision guide

"DJ or live band" is the wrong either/or question — between the two extremes sits a combination of a DJ set and selective live music that blends musical flexibility with genuine live sound. This guide shows when each option genuinely fits.

August 18, 20266 min read

Music

Music requests and the no-go list: a practical guide

Good music planning needs two lists, not one: the wishlist AND a specific no-go list. This guide shows how to build both in a structured way, and how spontaneous guest requests get handled on the night.

August 25, 20266 min read

Turkish Wedding

Turkish Wedding

Turkish wedding in Germany: running order, music and timing

A Turkish or German-Turkish wedding in Germany rarely follows the standard German running order: a denser ceremony, a longer dance programme, and its own rituals like kına gecesi and the ring ceremony. This guide explains the typical framework and an example timeline.

August 11, 20267 min read

Turkish Wedding

Planning a kına gecesi (henna night): the practical guide

The kına gecesi has its own rhythm: a calm ritual, then an abrupt mood shift into the party. This guide covers the classic running order, a planning checklist, and the most common timing mistakes.

August 11, 20266 min read

Turkish Wedding

German-Turkish wedding: two families, one evening

At German-Turkish weddings, the real challenge is rarely the music alone — it's differing expectations around running order and pace. This guide shows where expectations typically diverge and how to build an evening that works for both sides.

September 08, 20266 min read

Turkish Wedding

Davul-zurna, halay and Roman Havası — what gets played when

Davul-zurna, halay and Roman Havası are often mixed up, but they refer to an instrument pair, a dance and a musical style. This guide explains the differences and shows when each fits into the running order.

September 15, 20265 min read

Technology

Technology

Outdoor ceremony: sound, microphones, weather

An outdoor ceremony is often more technically demanding than it looks: no power socket, wind, multiple speakers. This guide shows practical solutions for power, microphone setup and a rain plan.

September 01, 20266 min read

Technology

Venue acoustics: what to check during a viewing

Acoustics shape the sound of the evening far more than any equipment alone — and are almost never actively checked during venue viewings. This guide offers a checklist, the simple clap test, and why an empty room sounds misleading.

September 15, 20266 min read

Legal

Legal

Noise protection and closing times in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is one of two German states with a real statutory closing time (normally 3–6am, 5–6am on nights before Sat/Sun) — for weddings, it can be adjusted via an application to the local regulatory office. This article is orientation from public sources, not legal advice.

September 01, 20266 min read

International

International

Destination wedding: booking a DJ abroad

For a destination wedding, many couples deliberately choose against a local DJ, opting instead for one who already knows their wishlist and both language worlds. This guide covers the basic logistics and a realistic timeframe.

September 22, 20266 min read

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