Having a great wedding DJ on your Big day is a Big deal.
And a good wedding DJ can worth his/her weight in gold when it comes to quality wedding entertainment.
This is why we’ve decided to give you a heads-up on what you can do to ensure that the success of your wedding reception
is in the hands of the right DJ.
Maybe the best starting point would be to think about all the weddings you have attended.
Was there any special DJ that made your feet restless? If so, booking him/her is probably the best idea.
On the contrary, if no wedding DJ has caught your attention, you can always check websites (make sure to check customer reviews as well!) or ask friends.
Positive referrals are always a sign that you are heading in the direction.
Important things to discuss before hiring a DJ for the wedding
Make sure that the person you are interviewing is the actual DJ.
Many agencies use agents to sign the contracts.
So talking to your DJ face to face is a MUST do, mainly because it will allow you to get an idea of how charismatic he/she is,
or whether his personality fits your wedding.
Tips on how to pick a good wedding DJ
Make sure you also ask for information on past experience. You wouldn’t want your wedding to be his/her first one, would you?
We have already agreed that music plays a huge role in the success of a wedding reception.
If you don’t have the opportunity to see your DJ act live, make sure to ask for some samples.
Videos are awesome because you can actually see people’s reaction.
Make sure that set up he/she brings (i.e. lights, speakers, tables, microphones etc.) suit your personal needs and, of course, the available space.
Should your wedding DJ bring lights, inform your photographer first.
Laser lights, for instance, may interfere with the quality of your videos and photos.
And now we get to the most important part: the playlist! Being very specific about your ‘Play’ and ‘Don’t play’ list may make the difference between a successful wedding reception and a dull one.
Discussing whether the DJ should take requests or not is also important. Politely inform your DJ that it’s YOU who’s in charge, so they should respect your wishes.
Make sure you also bring into discussion the painful part: PRICE.
Ask information about overtime charges, deposits, charges for additional equipment etc.
How do you ensure dance floor success?
That’s a crucial question to ask because you need to know how he/she will handle the situation if your guests are reluctant to dance.
Does he/have the necessary energy and skills to tempt them?
Make sure your DJ places the young people near the speakers.
This will spare you the trouble of having to turn the music low to ensure the grandparents’ physical survival and proper conversation flow.
