Wedding DJ- Advice on finding the best wedding dj for your wedding

Wedding DJ

Advice on Wedding DJs

The right wedding dj makes a wedding reception fun and memorable for everyone involved. Wedding dj's are often selected instead of bands during the wedding reception mainly because of cost savings, but also because a wedding dj can play music that spans all ages and tastes. Most times, a wedding dj will also double as the Master of Ceremonies, leading the festivities and keeping the reception running smoothly. For this reason, it is important to meet with your wedding dj several weeks before your wedding to discuss the desired order of events during your reception.

Be sure you provide your wedding DJ with a copy of any special wedding songs (first dance, father/daughter dance, etc) if they do not already have it. After all the special dances have happened, an experienced wedding DJ will always know how to read a crowd and get them to the dance floor. Although you are hiring a knowledgeable professional, your wedding dj should always be open to any music requests from you and your guests. As you meet with your wedding dj for the first time, make sure they have plenty of the type of music you and your guests will want played (such as Alternative, Rock, Pop, Disco, Swing, Salsa, Country, etc) to keep everyone dancing.

Once you decide on which wedding music to play, search through Decidio to find the best wedding dj's in your area. Only the most experienced wedding disc jockeys are listed with Decidio, and they routinely give unpublished offers to get new business. Interview several wedding dj's and review their qualifications BEFORE hiring anyone! It is always better to go over all the details with your wedding dj and make sure that everything you want is written in the contract before you sign it. Lastly, contact any references your wedding dj provides you with before hiring them!

Wedding DJ Considerations

Make sure your wedding DJ will appear in proper attire (Tuxedo, etc).
Ask your wedding DJ if they have ever performed at your reception location and are familiar with their policies, directions to the place, etc.
Ask your wedding DJ for any setup requirements they might have and make sure they will have backup equipment available just in case.
Ask if the wedding DJ you interview will be the same as the one showing up at your wedding. If not, interview the correct disc jockey or scratch them off your list.
View videotapes of your wedding dj at work to determine their style and energy level, or better yet, view your wedding dj in action personally at another wedding if at all possible.

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