How To Choose Your Wedding DJ
Your wedding DJ will play an important role in your wedding and reception.
Your main objective is to ensure that yourself and your guests have a good time, as quite often the music is what they will talk about and whether the DJ was any good or not.
Here are a few useful tips that will get you started: 1.
Do they return your phone calls or emails quickly? You should expect to get a reply within 24 hours.
Often the DJs will be out working at an event which won't finish till late.
So expect a call the next day.
2.
Do you like the person? First impressions still count.
Choosing the person who "feels" right is one of the most important factor in picking the right entertainer for your reception.
3.
Speak to friends and family for referrals.
You'll be bound to find someone who has used a good DJ, or has been to a good disco in the past.
4.
Think about the price.
As the evening entertainment is often one of the last things that is booked, it may be tempting to go for the cheapest.
Make sure that price isn't the only thing you are using to choose your DJ.
5.
Can they provide evidence of previous work? This could be photos or videos from another party, or even better, comments on a Facebook page from satisfied customers can be a good guide.
Another important part of choosing the right person for you is the meeting with the DJ.
Along with the 5 tips listed above, make sure you go into it with a selection of questions you want to ask.
By sorting them out beforehand, you are more likely to remember.
There's nothing worse than thinking of things you wanted to ask, 2 hours afterwards.
Questions could include: What type of equipment do you use for the disco (speakers, lights, etc)? What will you wear? (Make sure he knows how you want him to dress.
) How do you choose the music? Do you have a wide variety of songs available? Can I provide a list of songs I do not want played? How often will you need to take a break during the evening? Will you be playing music during these breaks? Some companies have more than one DJ working for them.
Which DJ will be at my wedding? Will you need a tablecloth for your table? While the guests are arriving and during cocktail hour and meal, will you be playing any music? Do you provide a wireless microphone to use for speeches? How much time will you need to set up your equipment? A good DJ can make a good reception, great, so make sure you take your time choosing the right one.
Your main objective is to ensure that yourself and your guests have a good time, as quite often the music is what they will talk about and whether the DJ was any good or not.
Here are a few useful tips that will get you started: 1.
Do they return your phone calls or emails quickly? You should expect to get a reply within 24 hours.
Often the DJs will be out working at an event which won't finish till late.
So expect a call the next day.
2.
Do you like the person? First impressions still count.
Choosing the person who "feels" right is one of the most important factor in picking the right entertainer for your reception.
3.
Speak to friends and family for referrals.
You'll be bound to find someone who has used a good DJ, or has been to a good disco in the past.
4.
Think about the price.
As the evening entertainment is often one of the last things that is booked, it may be tempting to go for the cheapest.
Make sure that price isn't the only thing you are using to choose your DJ.
5.
Can they provide evidence of previous work? This could be photos or videos from another party, or even better, comments on a Facebook page from satisfied customers can be a good guide.
Another important part of choosing the right person for you is the meeting with the DJ.
Along with the 5 tips listed above, make sure you go into it with a selection of questions you want to ask.
By sorting them out beforehand, you are more likely to remember.
There's nothing worse than thinking of things you wanted to ask, 2 hours afterwards.
Questions could include: What type of equipment do you use for the disco (speakers, lights, etc)? What will you wear? (Make sure he knows how you want him to dress.
) How do you choose the music? Do you have a wide variety of songs available? Can I provide a list of songs I do not want played? How often will you need to take a break during the evening? Will you be playing music during these breaks? Some companies have more than one DJ working for them.
Which DJ will be at my wedding? Will you need a tablecloth for your table? While the guests are arriving and during cocktail hour and meal, will you be playing any music? Do you provide a wireless microphone to use for speeches? How much time will you need to set up your equipment? A good DJ can make a good reception, great, so make sure you take your time choosing the right one.
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