Your big day is scheduled, the ceremony location and reception hall are booked, as are many of your other wedding services. Congratulations, one may think your major wedding decisions have been made right? Well, not quite! You might assume that finding a great DJ for a wedding will be as simple as an internet search, asking a few friends and checking some DJ websites. Of course, most wedding disc jockeys would be fine for your wedding dance right? It is important to understand the differences in your choices of disc jockeys and DJ companies. Not just in the price of the DJ service, but in the quality.
How do we figure out what DJ to decide on? We've taken our years of experience to compile a listing of some of the best 10 questions to ask a DJ company. We feel these questions are especially vital and frequently overlooked. Getting answers to these questions will advise you on the variations in the level of DJ's you are considering for your wedding.
1. Can they be insured for liability and theft coverage? Our organization estimates that most DJ's are not insured! In addition, some wedding party locations are now requiring proof of insurance from your DJ.
2. Exactly how long has the wedding disc jockey company been in business?
3. The potential DJ should have a written contract for you to sign. Will it be worded fairly for both parties? Note: A DJ performance agreement needs to have simple, clear and understandable language and be no longer than a few pages. If it seems like you are buying a house with a long, hard to understand contract, we advise getting a different DJ.
4. Will the DJ organize and announce your wedding events, money dance, etc.? Can they work as an MC for your reception events?
5. Could they play interactive games and dances with the guests if you desire that? Can these games and interactions be up to date? If they mention the hokey pokey or Macarenakeep looking for other DJs!
6. Just what exactly makes them better or distinct from other DJ companies?
7. If the DJ becomes ill, has a vehicle breakdown, a child's emergency or for whatever reason can't get to the wedding, what's the back-up plan? Is there an experienced DJ to take their place in a moments notice?
8. Are they experienced? Exactly how many wedding dances have they done?
9. In the event there's an equipment malfunction, can they have backup equipment available on site?
10. Will they give you complete and up to date references with names, contact details, and numbers of previous wedding clients?
Any other questions or concerns that you have need to be addressed by the potential DJ. When you finally settle on which entertainment team you want for your personal wedding, you need to reserve that date immediately. Why, because some of the popular wedding DJ's are booked well in advance on busy wedding dates, sometimes by a year or more. If you wait too long, you may need to settle on another choice. Best of luck with your search for the best wedding DJ for you and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!
How do we figure out what DJ to decide on? We've taken our years of experience to compile a listing of some of the best 10 questions to ask a DJ company. We feel these questions are especially vital and frequently overlooked. Getting answers to these questions will advise you on the variations in the level of DJ's you are considering for your wedding.
1. Can they be insured for liability and theft coverage? Our organization estimates that most DJ's are not insured! In addition, some wedding party locations are now requiring proof of insurance from your DJ.
2. Exactly how long has the wedding disc jockey company been in business?
3. The potential DJ should have a written contract for you to sign. Will it be worded fairly for both parties? Note: A DJ performance agreement needs to have simple, clear and understandable language and be no longer than a few pages. If it seems like you are buying a house with a long, hard to understand contract, we advise getting a different DJ.
4. Will the DJ organize and announce your wedding events, money dance, etc.? Can they work as an MC for your reception events?
5. Could they play interactive games and dances with the guests if you desire that? Can these games and interactions be up to date? If they mention the hokey pokey or Macarenakeep looking for other DJs!
6. Just what exactly makes them better or distinct from other DJ companies?
7. If the DJ becomes ill, has a vehicle breakdown, a child's emergency or for whatever reason can't get to the wedding, what's the back-up plan? Is there an experienced DJ to take their place in a moments notice?
8. Are they experienced? Exactly how many wedding dances have they done?
9. In the event there's an equipment malfunction, can they have backup equipment available on site?
10. Will they give you complete and up to date references with names, contact details, and numbers of previous wedding clients?
Any other questions or concerns that you have need to be addressed by the potential DJ. When you finally settle on which entertainment team you want for your personal wedding, you need to reserve that date immediately. Why, because some of the popular wedding DJ's are booked well in advance on busy wedding dates, sometimes by a year or more. If you wait too long, you may need to settle on another choice. Best of luck with your search for the best wedding DJ for you and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!
About the Author:
By Tom Kenemore, Pro Sound & Light Show Disc Jockeys & Uplighting, Duluth, Minnesota. For more advice and tips on wedding planning, check out Wedding DJ Minnesota. Pro Sound & Light Show DJ's & Uplighting provide award winning Minnesota Wedding DJs as well as wedding DJ's and Uplighting in Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan.
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