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Violette
Just Said Yes April 2024

Microphone for outdoor wedding

Violette, on March 6, 2024 at 10:29 PM Posted in Planning 0 5
We’re having our small ceremony and reception (100 guests) outdoors and I know it would be a smart decision to get a microphone so people can hear what’s happening. The problem is I have next to no clue about anything technological.
We decided not to go for a band or DJ because neither one of our families are big on dancing but we do have a friend providing a large Bluetooth speaker that’s great for the background music during both portions of our wedding. I just don’t know what kind of microphone I should be looking for.
Are they basically all the same? I’ve seen karaoke mics and ones that plug in but only to mic outlets vs aux outlets. It’s literally the last thing on our list of things to situate before the big day and it’s proving to be very stressful.

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Latest activity by Skylar, on March 10, 2024 at 9:48 PM
  • L
    Beginner December 2024
    LCH ·
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    You could look into renting one if you have a music shop near you. For a few work events I hosted we were able to rent a sound system and mics for $100 and they showed me on site how to hook everything up. I also found that renting from the music shop was far more affordable than from our local event rental company, they wanted over $300.
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  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    Check with your friend to make sure the wattage of the speaker. Maybe 300W would be good -- but a store could help you on that detail. You can check with a music equipment store for a mic. I just saw something about a microphone rated to work in 20 mph wind. The wind would probably be the main concern for a USB mic. Also, just make sure to get a sense of where to put the speaker to avoid feedback.

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  • Violette
    Just Said Yes April 2024
    Violette ·
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    Thank you! Music shop was low stress and they explained everything in a way I actually understood
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  • Michael
    Rockstar October 2023
    Michael ·
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    Great. Hope it all works out well. Maybe you can find a use for the equipment after the wedding too.

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    Rockstar June 2030
    Skylar ·
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    Great idea!
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