Before Starting…

You could simply hunt down any DJ online, but this wouldn’t likely yield the performance you’re searching for. You may be so ahead of schedule in your wedding preparations that you haven’t considered what you need in a DJ. Talk to your fiancé, your family and theirs, and discuss what you’re looking for. What’s popular in your circle? Do both of you abhor certain music? What do you hear when you envision your partiers out on the floor?

These answers will prompt a thorough discussion that will offer you some insight in determining exactly what it is you seek from your wedding DJ. Those realizations are just the beginning of finding your wedding’s DJ.

Discovering Your DJ…

You might have a buddy who DJ’s and can assemble an awesome set for the club, but do they have a background in weddings? Do they have experience conducting an entire event and performing by themselves? Your buddy might even be good at spinning, but if they haven’t run weddings before, you might want to avoid your pal. You don’t want someone learning how weddings work while performing at yours.

Now that your DJ buddy is uninvited, where will you find your wedding DJ? What would ask them to test their insight into weddings, as well as get an idea of how they’ll MC and interact with your guests?

Time for some Questions…

When you setup a meeting with your DJ, come prepared with questions that would make for a productive meeting. Ideally these questions below will help you thin-out the competition and find someone that meets your needs and wants.

• How much experience does your DJ have at venues like the one you’ve selected for your wedding? Do they have a reputation of interfacing with venue staff in a courteous manner?
• Does the DJ want to talk to you and your partner about your musical preferences?
• Consult your DJ on the offered package. Does it cover every service you’re looking for? Are there other things you’d like to have included for special events throughout the night? Are there special lighting or sound requirements for your event? Check with your DJ to make sure you’re not missing something that might not come in a standard package.
• Is your DJ a contractor for any other event companies? What kind of reputations do those companies hold? On the off chance that your DJ is part of another network that also provides superior service, you might feel increased security in booking them.
• What happens if the DJ becomes ill the day of your wedding and can’t perform? Can the DJ subcontract on short notice, without gambling any loss of quality in execution?

In Summary…

Finding the right DJ for your wedding isn’t a small task. It requires you to invest, thought, and time to locate the disc jockey your wedding deserves. There are many DJs who claim to do weddings. Some aren’t capable of the level of performance your big day demands, but there are also many talented DJ’s who can bring more to the table than you could imagine. Get started with your search today, and don’t let your dream DJ slip away and perform at another person’s wedding on your special day!