We love working with DJ's. They are some of the coolest people you could ever meet.
And to be perfectly honest, in most cases a horrible DJ can make for a horrible wedding. :-(
We can tell you horror stories of loud, obnoxious DJ/MC's at weddings. Trust us! It's FAR from cool.
The first step is to realize what you are looking for out of a DJ and find someone who is compatible with what you want. Are you looking for someone energetic and hype that's hype and ready to get the party going? Or do you want someone more subdued and low-key?
With any vendor, you should come prepared with a list of questions to ask them before you sign an agreement. Here are our top 5 Questions to ask the DJ and help determine if they are a good match for your wedding:
What is included??
Yep! DJs, like all vendors, use different methods when pricing their services. Some DJs price their services a la carte, charging an hourly rate and adding charges for any additional equipment when needed. Others choose to use a flat-rate pricing system and make their packages all-inclusive. You need to be clear about what a DJ is offering for the price they’ve quoted you, so you can compare their package to those of the other DJs you are researching.
Will you be the DJ at my wedding?
Reality Check!!! The person you speak with, is not always the person who will be the DJ on your wedding day. This is not an uncommon practice among large DJ agencies. You must try to interview the specific DJ that you will be working with. Decide whether you feel comfortable and if this is the right person for your wedding.
Will you emcee and make all of the wedding announcements?
Most professional DJs are comfortable with making announcements and serving as the emcee for the wedding. Some DJs, however, are not comfortable with this and if they aren't comfortable this needs to be addressed early on in the booking process!
How would you define your emcee "style"?
This is an extremely important question to ask! It will tell you whether or not the DJ is the right match for your guests and the atmosphere you’re trying to create for your guests. If you are planning understated dinner party, then hiring an “entertainer DJ” may not be what you are looking for. You know your family and friends better than anyone. Take your guests into consideration and plan accordingly when hiring your DJ!
What will you do if nobody is dancing?
Different DJs handle this situation differently. Some will use the microphone to try to “energize” your guests and motivate them to dance. Others prefer to use song selection to get bodies on the dance floor! You need to determine how you would like the situation handled in advance.
Love and Celebrations! ~
LLE
Happy Anniversary Jessica & Carlos!
