subject: Hire A Wedding Dj [print this page] The process to hire a DJ for a wedding reception takes a lot of time, but it is time well spent, as the music at your special occasion will set the mood of the party.
The first thing you need to do is determine what type of music you want to have played at your reception. It is important to find a DJ that specializes in DJ jobs within your musical taste. The best way to find a professional DJ is through referrals. Ask your friends and family members if they have either hired or been to any weddings with DJs that impressed them. If you cant find a referral you can check the Internet, but do not hire a DJ without a face-to-face interview with them.
When meeting with a DJ for the first time you should have a list of questions to ask. The first thing you should ask is what type of equipment will be used and what is the back-up plan if the equipment were to fail? This is the most important question because without equipment there will be no DJ. The next question is to find out if the DJ is insured.
You should ask what type of DJ jobs the DJ has worked and how many were weddings. Ask the DJ if you can contact any past clients for a professional reference. When speaking to the clients you should first ask them what their overall satisfaction level was and if they would recommend this DJ to others. Ask specific questions about music selection, whether the DJ followed the schedule and if all the songs from the previously selected song list were played.
During the interview you should ask the DJ to define his style and how he gets people motivated to dance. Ask if he takes breaks and if so for how long. Even if the DJ takes a short break, there should be no break in the music. Ask if his music collection is up to date and does he take special request?
You should ask and not assume that the person you are speaking with would be the actual DJ, as many larger agencies have more than one DJ working for them. You should meet the actual DJ in person and be certain that you are happy with him before signing a contract.
When signing a contract you should make sure that everything is included in the contract. Things that should be in the contract include; name and address of DJ, name of bride and groom, name and address of venue, date and time of reception, set up time, play time, clean up time, special request song list, cost and payment plan.
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by: Jim Reynolds
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