Choosing a Wedding DJ
When you plan any sort of party, the point is to be sure that your guests have a good time. This is true for weddings as well. The DJ is crucial to a wedding. The DJ you choose is a direct reflection on you. Here are some important things to consider when choosing a wedding DJ.
Does the company return your phone calls promptly? You should expect to get a call or email back within about 24 hours. Remember that many DJs are out working and may not be able to return your call within a couple of hours.
Will the DJ try to meet with you soon, or is he or she trying to book the date sight unseen? Is their material professional looking, and neat, organized and informative? Is the price too good to be true? It seems that those planning a wedding often tend to bargain hunt when choosing a wedding DJ. This backfires when you hold out for the lowest price. To some degree, you get what you pay for.
Do you like the person that shows up? There is nothing worse than doing business with someone you do not like. Choosing a person who "feels" right is an important factor when choosing a wedding DJ. The DJ you choose should be very open about what he or she can do for you, and should volunteer that information. Make sure that the DJ you choose is knowledgeable about your type of event. There are all types of DJs, and some simply don't usually do weddings!
Ask to see what music the DJ has available. You need to be assured; in some form or another that the DJ you choose has the type of music that you want. You also need to make sure that the DJ uses professional equipment.
Get everything in writing. Make sure any questions you have are answered to your satisfaction. A professional DJ should always be willing to discuss your event with you at any time before the event begins, and should be able to accommodate changes when needed. Also, make sure that the person you interview will be the person who performs at your event. This is a major complaint in the DJ industry today.
Does the company return your phone calls promptly? You should expect to get a call or email back within about 24 hours. Remember that many DJs are out working and may not be able to return your call within a couple of hours.
Will the DJ try to meet with you soon, or is he or she trying to book the date sight unseen? Is their material professional looking, and neat, organized and informative? Is the price too good to be true? It seems that those planning a wedding often tend to bargain hunt when choosing a wedding DJ. This backfires when you hold out for the lowest price. To some degree, you get what you pay for.
Do you like the person that shows up? There is nothing worse than doing business with someone you do not like. Choosing a person who "feels" right is an important factor when choosing a wedding DJ. The DJ you choose should be very open about what he or she can do for you, and should volunteer that information. Make sure that the DJ you choose is knowledgeable about your type of event. There are all types of DJs, and some simply don't usually do weddings!
Ask to see what music the DJ has available. You need to be assured; in some form or another that the DJ you choose has the type of music that you want. You also need to make sure that the DJ uses professional equipment.
Get everything in writing. Make sure any questions you have are answered to your satisfaction. A professional DJ should always be willing to discuss your event with you at any time before the event begins, and should be able to accommodate changes when needed. Also, make sure that the person you interview will be the person who performs at your event. This is a major complaint in the DJ industry today.
