So you’ve reached the stage of your wedding planning that you’re searching for your wedding DJ. How do you know which DJ company is the perfect choice for you, your guests and your wedding? When there are dozens of DJ companies all presenting themselves as the only option for you, how to you narrow it down and make the right choice for your perfect day? We asked our friends at Music Central what couples should consider when choosing their wedding DJ. Rob tells us, “It’s all about fit.”
It’s about price but it’s not really about price. Pricing is important and whatever DJ you select must fit into your overall budget. But price isn’t the most important part. It’s just the starting point. When determining your DJ budget, you should take into account if this budget fits your dream of what your wedding celebration will feel like. Many of the wedding DJ’s you interview will fit in your budget. Not all of them will fit in your vision for the day.
It’s about style, but not the DJ’s style. It’s about your style and the style of your guests! What is your style? How will it be reflected in the music and dancing, atmosphere and enjoyment of the dance portion of your wedding? You want a DJ who will provide the soundtrack to your party that tells the story of who you and your guests are through music choices and keeping the dance floor packed.
It’s about the experience. Of course, the DJ’s track record and professionalism are important things to consider. But you’ll also want to consider the experience that you’re creating for your guests. Do you prioritize an Instagrammable Experience that’s all about how it looks? Or are you looking for an Emotional Experience that is all about how fun it feels? The DJ you select will be the director of this experience.
It’s about workability. No matter how popular a DJ is or how great the reviews are, you have to be able to work together. How do they communicate? Are they responsive to your emails or phone calls? Do they listen to your questions, concerns and ideas? Do they work well with the other wedding professionals to create a seamless day?
It’s about the Extras! Many of the best DJ’s offer multiple services for an all-in-one wedding planning experience. For example, Music Central offers their couples not just incredible DJ services, they also offer professional MC services, photobooth, uplighting, smoke machines, and more. It’s always a plus when you can coordinate multiple services with a single vendor.
Your wedding is a reflection of who you are as a couple and what you want your wedding to tell the world (or at least your guests) about who you are. Your wedding is not a reflection of who your DJ is. “It’s your wedding, not ours. It should be about the party you want to have. It shouldn’t be a party that’s identifiable by the DJ’s style. At Music Central, our passion is making sure that your wedding is everything you dreamed of, that the day reflects your personalities and the who you are as a couple. It’s all about you!”
This wedding DJ article and more tips can be found in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine
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