The right DJ plays a huge part in making your wedding, corporate gathering, or party a success. Professional DJs bring the equipment, handle sound set up, know how to read a crowd, and can even act as an emcee.
Congrats! You're newly engaged and eager to dive in to planning the details of the big day. Before you get overwhelmed by the choices, costs and innumerable possibilities, read these tips that every bride should know.
Your DJ has a major role to play on your wedding day—and there's more to it than you think.
What Qualities Should a DJ Have?
Interview Questions You Need to Ask Your Wedding DJ (prior to booking):
1. What's your performance style like? What type of music do you specialize in?
2. How long have you been DJ'ing weddings?
3. What are your favorite wedding songs to perform?
4. Can we give you a list of must-hear songs? What about a do-not-play list?
5. Will you take song requests from our guests during the event?
6. Can we watch you perform before the wedding date?
7. What's included in your pricing package? Will you also act as an emcee?
8. Does your contract include an overtime clause in case we want to extend the party?
9. Have you performed at our venue before? If not, will you check it out beforehand to learn its acoustics and see what type of equipment you may need?
10. If venue requires backup equipment? Will you provide this if necessary?
11. What's your backup plan in case of inclement weather while performing outside?
12. Will you coordinate a soundcheck at the wedding venue on the day of?
13. Do you carry liability insurance?
14. How many breaks will you take throughout the evening? What will you use as filler music during this time?
15. How do you encourage a shy crowd to get up and dance?
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