- Do you use professional equipment and provide back-up system in case of emergency? (This protects your "once in a lifetime" investment)
- Are you insured? (This protects the DJ company, your guests and you from the unexpected)
- How many years of experience do you have? (Knowing common situations/problems can help keep your wedding running smooth)
- May we call three recent references? (It is always a good idea to get past client feedback)
- How will you be dressed? (If you are having a formal affair, do you want your DJ showing up in jeans? )
- How early will you be there to set up? (Typically 45-60 minutes is allotted before the actual start time)
- Will you allow requests? (A flexible DJ will keep your guests happy)
Make sure that you feel comfortable with the company representative that you talk to during your first contact. If not, move on ... there are a lot of choices out there.
The DJ Company you choose will play a big part in the success or failure of your wedding reception. You must like the people you are dealing with.
Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions, after all, asking questions is one way for you to locate that right D.J. for your special day.
Try to resist shopping price. Most wedding horror stories involving a DJ start with a couple who found a cheap company or individual. People budget thousands of dollars for their wedding and ask yourself if it makes sense to save a few hundred dollars on what will probably be the most important factor in determining the success of your wedding reception. You really do get what you pay for.
- Provide good references.
- Stick with a company that operates full-time.
A professional company should review a full itinerary of the night, along with a info sheet to take home and fill out your selection for your important dances.
- With a quality company, there are always backup systems in place.
- Make sure everything you are promised is presented to you in a written contract.
- Do they have a 24-hour emergency system?
- You will probably have better luck with a locally owned and operated company.
Be sure that your company is willing to provide personal consultation at their place of business to help you plan the details of your day. A quality company should also promise to follow up with you the week of your wedding to confirm final details.
