One of the most important steps in planning any wedding is selecting the best wedding disc jockey to provide musical entertainment and dance music at the reception. An experienced and versatile disc jockey can make the wedding reception a fun and memorable event. But the wrong disc jockey can put a real damper on the party and ruin the festivities. There are certain things to consider when interviewing the wide array of available wedding disc jockeys.
Ask friends and family members for referrals of disc jockeys they know who have outstanding reputations for handling wedding receptions. Ask your wedding planner or event coordinator at the wedding venue if they can recommend professional and reliable disc jockeys. It is often beneficial to hire a disc jockey that has already worked at your wedding venue and is familiar with the set-up. Give yourself enough time to interview at least three different wedding disc jockeys and ask to see any video tape of them in action at an actual event. Videos enable you to see the disc jockey in action and gage how his personality interacts with and motivates the crowd.
Be sure that the disc jockey you interview for the wedding is the same one that will be at the event and not just another member of the DJ's company. Only consider working with disc jockeys who work by a written contract which outlines specific dates and times as well as any special requests that must be honored. Ask the disc jockey about his set fees for a certain block of time and how any overtime requests are handled the day of the wedding. These terms should also be spelled out in the contract so there are no unpleasant surprises or disappointments at the wedding reception.
Determine if the disc jockey specializes in a certain genre of music and how receptive he is to your suggestions. Find out if the disc jockey accepts special requests from wedding guests and how many songs he anticipates playing, which usually averages between 50 and 60 for the normal reception. Some disc jockeys offer clients a song request form to fill out ahead of time. Determine before choosing a disc jockey if they bring their own equipment, stage or dance floor or use rented equipment. Will the disc jockey need to be included in the meal count for the reception? But let your wishes be known if you don't want him to be eating on the job.
The only memories you want of your wedding day are memorable and happy ones and choosing the right wedding disc jockey can guarantee wonderful cherished memories for years to come.