A wedding has several phases – ceremony, reception, dinner, speeches and party – and each makes different demands on the equipment. The good news: with the right sound system, a wireless microphone and some lighting, you're well set for almost any celebration. Here's our checklist from many weddings in Berlin and Brandenburg.

01. Celebrant-led ceremony: microphone and small speaker

At a celebrant-led ceremony in a garden or barn, every guest needs to hear the “I do”. All it takes is a wireless handheld microphone for the speaker or speakers and an active speaker such as the JBL EON710. For the couple themselves, a lavalier microphone, which is barely noticeable, works well.

Tip: For the entrance, simply play the music from your phone to the speaker via Bluetooth.

Speech with a wireless microphone at a wedding

A wireless microphone for the speeches is a must – even with 40 guests.

02. Dinner and speeches: The microphone is the star

Speeches are the emotional highlight – and nothing is worse than the back tables not being able to hear. Plan at least one wireless microphone, two if there are many speakers. It's important that the microphone runs through the same system as the music.

03. Party: The right music system

For the dance floor, you need a system with a subwoofer. As a guide: up to 50 guests the Funktion One PA system 01, up to 100 guests the System 02, up to 150 guests the System 05. Read more in our guide Which music system for how many guests?.

If your DJ does not bring their own equipment, we have complete DJ bundles with players and a mixer.

Warm light on the walls transforms every room.

Wedding hall with warm light on the walls

04. Lighting: mood instead of disco

At weddings, subtle, warm light often works better than colorful effects. Wireless battery-powered lights from Astera bathe walls, trees or columns in warm light – no cables needed. For the party, add Moving heads and some haze from a Hazer . A classic for the first dance is the mirror ball.

05. Sort out power and venue

Ask the venue early how many sockets are available on which circuits. In barns and gardens, the building's power supply often isn't enough – that's when you need Generators and sufficiently long extension cables.

Checklist for your wedding equipment

Wireless microphone for ceremony and speeches
Small speaker for ceremony and reception
Music system with subwoofer for the party
DJ equipment, if the DJ does not bring their own
Battery-powered light for ambience, party light for the dance floor
Power, cables and distribution units

Frequently asked questions

When should we book the equipment?

In wedding season from May to September, as early as possible – ideally as soon as the date and venue are set.

Can we set everything up ourselves?

Small systems and battery lights, yes. For larger setups, we deliver on request, set everything up and pick it up again afterwards.

Are you planning your wedding? Send us the number of guests, venue and schedule – we'll put together the right package for you. You'll find everything else under Rent sound equipment and Rent lighting equipment.