Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Steps in choosing your Wedding DJ

Hiring the right DJ / MC for your Wedding can be overwhelming at times since there are so many out there to choose from.
This might be your first time ever hiring a DJ, let alone a DJ for your Wedding.
After doing some research and contacting a few DJ’s, you may find yourself asking "why does one DJ charge less for his services while another charges more?"
The answer to that common question is that most DJ's that charge a very low price are more than likely just starting off as a DJ in the Wedding Business.
They are looking to gain experience and are willing to charge you less since they have less to offer and use your Wedding for “Hands On Training”.
Also, most are not licensed to do business, or carry the proper liability insurance that most venues now-a-days require.
The most important questions you have to ask yourself are, "Can we trust a DJ / MC with little or no experience to entertain us and our guests on the most important day of our lives? Is it worth saving money by letting an in-experienced DJ / MC learn from his mistakes at OUR Wedding?"
You would also have to consider all of the other services that an experienced Wedding DJ has to offer, which is much more than just to play your requested music.
Here is a list of services that a Professional Wedding DJ should include:

Personal meeting with your DJ, I believe that it is important to meet your Wedding DJ before signing any agreement 
Unlimited email and phone support prior to event
Itinerary development assistance to organize your Wedding Time Line  
Assistance in recommending music to play at your event (i.e. Cocktail Hour, Grand Entrance, First Dance, Dinner, Father Daughter Dance, Bouquet & Garter Toss, Cake Cutting... 
Scheduled meeting with you and your fiancee prior to your special day to go over the details of the itinerary 
Communication with your other vendors to ensure a successful event 
State of the art Sound and Lighting that is appealing to the eye 
Professional Emcee services for introduction and event announcements 
Vast music library ranging from Big Band to Today's Hits to be able to take requests from you and your guests

“A bad Wedding DJ can ruin the best of Weddings”


Along with this list of services, you may also want to ask the following important questions:

How many years of experience do you have as a "WEDDING" DJ?
Do you have Public Speaking experience? Have you had the proper training for Public Speaking?  
Are you licensed to do business?
Do you have liability insurance? If so can you send me proof  
Do you prepare a written, signed agreement to ensure the services that you will provide?


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