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eddings are one of the most memorable 

times in a person’s life, and creating a 

great memory is largely dependent on 

a number of factors…not the least of 

which is the entertainment during the reception. More 

than anything else, it seems, the reception is what 

leaves the greatest impression on guests, and having a 

DJ or entertainer who truly makes the reception a fun 

event is one of the best ways to have a wedding day 

that you’ll be talking about for years to come—in the 

very best ways, of course.

Think about it—DJs and entertainers keep things 

lively and get your guests moving out on the dance 

floor. They also give you the chance to really add some 

flair to your reception. Love the sounds of smooth jazz 

or getting funky with disco? Queue up the playlist to 

show off your proclivity to those special tunes or give 

your guests a peek into some of the music that tells 

your story as a couple. Music moves the spirit and the 

heart, and your wedding day is the perfect time to play 

it loud and play it proud.

Naturally, there are songs that will never go out of 

style, those timeless ditties that have seen the years 

come and go but still remain favorite standbys. “‘My 

Girl’ is a song that always seems to be a favorite for 

weddings or during almost any other special event,” 

says Reggie Reed, whose years with the Nate Evans 

Temptations Revue in Las Vegas led him to start up his 

own Temptations Revue group after he located to the 

Emerald Coast. “Really, all of the Temptations’ songs 

and Motown classics are popular, and they’re a great 

way to get everyone up and dancing.”

A performer whose love of entertaining runs deep in 

his blood, Reed grew up in a household where musicians 

and entertainers were a part of his daily life, with a 

mother in the industry whose own passion and talent 

inspired him to follow that path, as well. “It was natural 

for me, and it’s something I love doing,” he says. 

And sharing that love by bringing it to an event is one 

of the greatest joys Reed takes in his work. “A wedding 

is the most important day in someone’s life, and to be a 

part of that wonderful occasion reminds you of the joy 

that love brings,” notes Reed.   

There are, of course, a few things to keep in mind 

when you’re considering entertainment for your 

reception. “Ask around about people’s experiences 

with entertainers in the area,” Reed advises. “Word 

of mouth is best, because people will be honest about 

how their own event went and how their entertainer 

or DJ conducted themselves and their level of 

professionalism.”

Your vision for the day is top priority, so make sure 

that’s kept at the top of the playlist for anyone you book. 

If you do, you’ll have plenty of reason to dance, and your 

guests will be steppin’ right along with you.

For more information on booking Reggie Reed and The 

Temptations Revue, call (850) 399-1934. 

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story by

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