{"id":49811,"date":"2018-02-09T06:02:45","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T06:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/?p=49811"},"modified":"2023-09-26T11:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T18:30:40","slug":"6-tips-hiring-awesome-wedding-dj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/6-tips-hiring-awesome-wedding-dj\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Hiring an Awesome Wedding DJ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your wedding entertainment is one way you can make sure your guests have a blast. It can also be another way of adding your own personal touch to the event. Your wedding is a party, after all! You want to make it a kick-ass party that your guests won\u2019t soon forget. Whether your goal is to get people moving on the dance floor or to just have some great music accompanying the reception, hiring a wedding DJ can be a great option.<\/p>\n

Unlike a live band, a DJ can play the actual recordings that your guests love and crossfade them so there\u2019s no awkward silence between songs. Which DJ you hire will depend in great part on what kind of music you want and what your guests will be excited to hear. If you want a dance party, you\u2019ll find plenty of DJs who can give you one. You can also find DJs who will customize a playlist for you, whatever your tastes. Here are some tips to keep in mind when hiring a wedding DJ.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Know what to look for and where<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most common option is to go with a DJ whose primary business is weddings. These wedding DJs know the ins and outs of wedding receptions and may even be great at serving as an emcee to make announcements. To find one of these, do the usual web searching and asking for referrals from other vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your focus is on having great dance music, you may consider a DJ from the local club scene. These DJs may actually charge cheaper rates, but they won\u2019t necessarily be experienced with weddings. To find one you can start by asking at local clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you really want to go all-out on music, you may be able to find a wedding DJ who is also renowned for their great music or a club DJ who has lots of wedding experience. These can be ideal options, but be aware that they may cost you. A professional wedding DJ of this variety will probably be well known in your area. Just ask vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Ask to hear samples of the wedding DJ\u2019s work<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve found a DJ or two that seems right for your wedding, ask to see examples of their work. This could be a video of a live performance, a mixtape, or sample playlists. The more important to you the quality of the music is, the more you should see and hear before hiring.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Give the DJ your playlist and<\/em> your “do not play” list<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re already set on a playlist, discuss it with DJs and make sure they are willing to follow it. You may also want to create a \u201cdo not play\u201d list and share it to avoid any unpleasant surprises.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Ask how they get the crowd going<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you want your DJ to be really involved in making your reception fun, make sure to ask about how they engage a crowd. Some important questions to ask:<\/span><\/p>\n