Anniversary Dance - Used to honor married couples, the anniversary dance invites all married couples to the dance floor. The DJ then calls out anniversaries (starting with the bride and groom) eliminating the youngest couples of the crowd. The last couple standing is traditionally honored with a gift or some sort of recognition from the bride and groom in honor of their lasting marriage.

Booking Agent - A person or company who represents and schedules performances for one or multiple performing groups.

Bouquet Toss - The bouquet, a symbol of fertility, is traditionally tossed to a crowd of single women, to further fertility. Whoever catches the bouquet is supposed to be the next to be married.

Emcee - Usually a DJ or band leader, this master of ceremonies helps direct guests throughout an event, announcing and explaining events as they happen.

Father-Daughter Dance - A modern tradition, this dance is usuallly performed to highlight the special relationship between the bride and her father.

First Dance - Quite literally, this dance is usually for the bride and groom only and is the first such dance of their married life.

Garter Toss - Like the bouquet, the garter is tossed to a crowd of eligible bachelors, the winner of which is supposed to be the next to be married.

International Special Events Society (ISES) - The International Special Events Society (ISES) was founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical conduct. ISES works to join professionals to focus on the "event as a whole" rather than its individual parts. ISES has grown to involve over 4,000 members active in 41 chapters throughout the world. Membership brings together professionals from a variety of special events disciplines including caterers, meeting planners, decorators, event planners, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers and many more professional disciplines. The solid peer network ISES provides helps special events professionals produce outstanding results for clients while establishing positive working relationships with other event colleagues. The Greater Triangle Chapter of ISES includes more than 80 members. For more information on your local chapter, log onto www.ises-gt.org

Karaoke - A form of entertainment in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and a PA system.

Mother-Son Dance - A modern tradition, this dance is usuallly performed to highlight the special relationship between the groom and her mother.

National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) - NACE is the oldest and largest professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through Chapter involvement, members have an opportunity to work on community service projects and voice opinions about issues that affect them locally and nationally. The Triangle chapter of NACE includes more than 120 members. For more information, log onto www.trianglenace.com.

Play List - The list of songs a musician is requested or required to play during a performance.

Program - This refers to both the paper product and order that your ceremony event will take place. Your specific program and preferences will help your ceremony musicians determine how many and which songs need to be in their play list.

Song List - A list of songs that a soloist or ensemble knows or is able to perform. Also, referred to as repertoire.

Triangle Bridal Association (TBA) - The Triangle Bridal Association is your local resource in the wedding industry. Its 50 member base includes a respected, diverse group of quality-oriented companies. Each provides a service to the newly engaged. And each has been approved for membership by the Executive Committee. Central to Triangle Bridal Association is its code of ethics, which every member has signed and committed. The code requires that each member pledge themselves to honesty and integrity, to an understanding of their client's needs, and to comply with the standards of the Association. For more information about the Triangle Bridal Association, log onto www.trianglebridal.com

Triangle Disc Jockey Association (TDJA) - The Triangle Disc Jockey Association is comprised of professional Disc Jockeys in the Triangle area with a goal of meeting industry standards and professionalism through ongoing education, networking and community involvement. Members must maintain the highest standards in customer service and performance, as well as have a commitment to working with others in the industry to set the standard for DJ service in the Triangle area. For more information, log onto www.tdja.org.

Wedding Party Dance - This dance is traditionally used to help fill the dance floor and requires all members of the wedding party to dance.