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Sample run-of-show timelines for Bay Area weddings and parties.
Three planning templates you can adapt. They are examples, not records of past events.
Updated October 2026 · By DJ Alphire, Oakland CA
Every timeline below is an illustrative template built from how a typical night is paced. Illustrative planning template, not a record of a past event. Times shift with your venue and program. Share your own schedule in the quote form and the planning consultation turns it into a real one.
Sample A
1. Five-hour wedding reception (about 150 guests).
Template Illustrative planning template, not a record of a past event. Times shift with your venue and program.
| Time | Moment | What the DJ and MC do |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 | Cocktail hour begins | Background music at conversation volume |
| 6:00 | Grand entrance | MC introduces the wedding party and couple |
| 6:15 | First dance, then dinner | Soft set during dinner |
| 7:00 | Toasts and cake cutting | MC cues speakers and handles the microphone |
| 7:45 | Dance floor opens | Dance lighting on; genre mix planned in advance |
| 9:30 | Last dance and send-off | Final song chosen with the couple |
Sample B
2. Persian and Latin fusion wedding.
Illustrative planning template, not a record of a past event. Times shift with your venue and program.
| Time | Moment | What the DJ and MC do |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 | Ceremony sound (add-on) | Vows, readings and processional music |
| 5:30 | Cocktail hour | Mixed background set everyone can talk over |
| 6:30 | Entrance in Farsi and English | Bilingual MC announcements |
| 7:30 | Toasts | MC repeats key lines in the second language |
| 8:15 | Persian set: pop, then bandari and gheri | Pull the first wave onto the floor |
| 9:15 | Latin set: cumbia and open format | Shift energy to the other side of the guest list |
| 10:15 | Top 40 closer | Everyone back on the floor together |
Sample C
3. Corporate holiday party (3 hours, about 200 guests).
Illustrative planning template, not a record of a past event. Times shift with your venue and program. Compare with the corporate event page.
| Time | Moment | What the DJ and MC do |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 | Doors and arrival | Background music, lighting up |
| 6:45 | Welcome and executive remarks | MC introduces speakers; microphone check beforehand |
| 7:15 | Awards or team recognition | MC runs the order and keeps it short |
| 7:45 | Dance floor opens | High-energy set, requests via a do-not-play list |
| 8:45 | Last song and close | Finish on time |
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Timeline FAQ.
Are these real events?
No. They are illustrative templates showing how a night is typically paced. Your timeline is built with you in the planning consultation.
How quickly does DJ Alphire respond to booking inquiries?
Usually within the hour. Send your date, venue and rough guest count through the quote form, or call or text (949) 302-2073, and you will get availability and a clear, custom quote.
How much does a DJ and MC cost?
Parties start at $895, corporate events at $1,195 and weddings at $1,495. Every booking is custom quoted, and most Bay Area events land between $800 and $2,500 depending on hours, location and add-ons. See the cost guide for what drives the price.
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