Your wedding day is special and you want everything to go perfectly. This should include your entertainment. Hiring a DJ to entertain your wedding reception guests is an important part of your wedding plans. Here are some questions to think about for hiring a quality DJ who will make your wedding memorable!

How experienced is your wedding DJ? You will certainly want to hire someone who can handle any circumstance that may arise in the course of the evening.

Do they have a professional looking setup? Will they dress appropriately for the wedding? You certainly don’t want your DJ showing up in shorts and a t-shirt. Does the person you hire actually do the DJ show or do they have employees that show up to do it for them? If this is the case you would want to meet the actual person who would be doing your show.

Is the DJ service versatile? Do they regularly do shows in bars or at proms? Weddings or birthday parties? You will definitely want to know if they have a lot of wedding experience because this will show in their presentation.

Does your potential DJ provide some local references for you to check? Great DJs should be found by word of mouth advertising, not the phone book or the internet. Ask your friends, co-workers and acquaintances to recommend a DJ for your wedding. Once you contact the wedding DJ ask for phone numbers or email addresses of past customers and follow up with them. The best references are from someone who has actually used the service.

How much is the DJ charging, and is the price within not only your budget but within the going rate for your area? Ask others what they paid for the same service or call several local DJ services in the area to get a quote. Is the disc jockey’s price a good value? Shop around but don’t necessarily settle for the lowest price. There are some great DJ services where you get a lot more for your money. There are also some wedding DJ services that will charge you way too much.

Make sure to get everything in writing. Spell out each facet of the agreement and make sure that both parties sign it and get a copy. You don’t want misunderstandings when the party is something as important as your wedding.

Does your wedding DJ service have good quality equipment? Ask the age of the equipment and view it if necessary. You don’t want your DJ to show up on your important day with a homemade music setup. You will be hiring a professional DJ who takes his work seriously and should provide a quality service for your payment. You certainly don’t want to have a technical problem in the middle of your wedding or wedding reception!

What kind of music do you want the DJ to play? Make sure the DJ service has a large selection of CDs that cover all categories. You may want to have a preset play list of all the songs the DJ service will play before the wedding. Make sure to choose music that everyone will like. You do after all want your guests to enjoy your party and get up to dance! Choose several upbeat songs that are popular, for example who can resist moving to the song “YMCA”? You will also want several popular slow dancing songs as well as the “song” for the bride and groom.

Notify your DJ in advance whether he is allowed to bring a guest to your wedding. Many times this is ok with the bride and groom but if it’s not ok with you then it could be an unpleasant surprise.

Does your DJ seem like he would get along well with other people? You will have other hired services that day such as a caterer, photographer, etc and you don’t want people that can’t get along in such a situation.

Make sure there is some kind of insurance in place, perhaps provided by the rental hall or the DJ himself to protect against unforeseen events.

Trust your instincts and hire the DJ you feel most comfortable with for your wedding. Then your day will be sure to be perfect!

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