The flowers have to be just right, the décor must fit their personality and most importantly everyone has to have a good time. Unfortunately, 6 months after the reception is over nobody is going to remember what colors the flowers were or what kind of Champaign they had, but they are going to remember if they had fun! If you have been to a wedding or party where the entertainment was awesome, find out who the DJ was and book them.
... it is true that the music and food
makes for a good P A R T Y !
Ask your friends and associates for a good reference. Another good source for quality DJs are wedding magazines and Internet bridal sites because the companies listed usually specialize in Disc Jockey Services for weddings.
We have all heard the nightmare stories about the DJ being late or not showing up, never speaking to the audience, playing inappropriate music or having equipment failure, ending the party prematurely. Obviously, you want to avoid these problems.
Remember, you want to choose the entertainment that offers the specific package that matches what you desire; be careful not to become a victim of a "swap meet" price war in which you become the casualty by not getting what you wanted.
Most professional companies rely on referral business and maintain a certain pricing standard. Many times it is worth those extra hundred bucks or so to insure you have a successful event.
It is important to create a rapport with the DJ over the phone. Pay attention to their manner of speaking and attitude, their personality tends to spill over into their DJ style. How are they at returning phone calls? Were they prompt in sending the information you requested? What does their promotional materials look like? If you have that "feeling" in your gut someone is wrong for you, trust your instincts and move on. If you like them ... go on, book 'em.
