There are a lot of things to consider when hiring a professional disc jockey for your wedding or special event. Since most people have never booked a professional musician or group, the selection process can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips we share with all of our new clients:

1. Start Early

Don’t wait until the last minute to think about the music you want for your wedding reception. When it comes to planning a wedding remember: It's always best to book in advance. Remember that lots of other brides and grooms need entertainment for their ceremony and reception too. If you don’t reserve early you may be disappointed to find the best companies are already booked. The standard timeline for hiring a DJ is about six to nine months prior to the wedding.

2. Ask About Experience

Make sure your DJ or band has the professional experience appropriate for your event. You only want to work with musical professionals who know what they’re doing. That means they should have at least a year of professional training and the proper equipment. DJs should also wear the appropriate attire for your event. In most cases, that means they would wear a formal black tuxedo.

3. Have A Realistic Budget

Rates can vary. Most DJ’s charge at least $175 an hour with a four hour minimum. There are ways to get cheaper prices though. Consider having your wedding on a non-peak day or time. Choose a Sunday morning wedding or a Thursday night reception and most music professionals don’t have any other events planned so they can offer brides and grooms bargain rates.

4. Get It In Writing

Once you decide to a DJ get a contract. Reputable DJS have standard contracts that outline both parties’ expectations such as payment, date, time and length of service as well as refund and cancellation policies.

5. Planning Your Music

Savvy brides and grooms have a game plan for the music they want to hear at their ceremony and reception. Before the big day, create a master play list of songs from the introduction song to the first dance to the cake cutting music. Tell them which songs you do or do not want played at the ceremony and reception. Be sure to ask the DJ if they take requests from the guests since some musicians stick to standard, pre-selected tunes.

Any professional DJ with experience will tell you wedding music is all about the right "pace". Dinner music should be mellow; the first dance should be romantic; upbeat dancing tunes should be saved for later in the reception when guests are ready to have a good time and cut loose.

6. Licensed and Insured

Professional musicians and DJs need to protect themselves from accidents such as a faulty microphone stand or a blown out speaker. Since brides and grooms don’t want to be held liable for these broken items or others in case of an accident, music pros should carry liability insurance. Most liability policies are for at least $1 million.

7. Contingency Planning

While all brides want their wedding to go off without a hitch, often times there are bumps along the way. Having a back up plan is essential. Ask your musician or DJ to explain his Plan B to you. What does he do when equipment malfunctions or guests aren’t enjoying the music? Work with the DJ or band leader to anticipate problems before they arise so you can be ready in case of a mishap. A professional DJ will have the answers to these questions and give you the confidence you're event will go off without any difficulty and stress for you - and your guests.

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