DJ

LesaAdams

Looking for a DJ for the ceremony and reception.

My honey really wants a band (not sure why) but prices seem to be out of our range.

What uestions are you asking dj's when getting quotes???

chinofiesta93

I ask about all of the equiptment they are bringing, if they've been at my venue before (aka already know how to set everything up there) what type of lighting is included, who will be my DJ, how to communicate do-not-plays and other things of that nature.

nay1984

yes find out what they offer

video coverage? lighting? song selection

who the mc is? 

find out what ideas for games they have..get people dancing etc

Christine9866

what is there backup plan if they are sick?
When is the full amount due?
Talk or ask about coming up with a schedule for the evening
What time do they arrive at the venue to set up for the wedding

joheryl

Ask if they will announce the bridal party and your entrance.

I know ours will announce the bridal party but won't announce anyone for speeches (that is what MC is for)?

Maybe ask if you have to purchase a meal for the DJ, I know often you do but I have seen where the bride and groom purchase meal and DJ doesn't eat.

One more thing... selection of music playing during dinner... is there a choice or not?

mabapunta

One thing that I made sure to ask after looking at some pictures online is whether they advertise themselves at the wedding. Not sure if it was a wedding or some other event, but one random pic I saw online had a giant poster - like floor to ceiling! Not something that should be there for any event, imo. Kinda ruins the decor! haha

KiwiKelly87

     We didn't ask this but our DJ brought up the fact that we can send him any songs ahead of time that we want played, especially for the Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, and first dance and he will edit or shorten the song if you don't want to use the whole song.  I hadn't even thought of that but thought it was a great feature!

     I would also ask if who you are meeting with will be your DJ, if not, if you will meet with your DJ before the reception.  Will the DJ take requests (if you want them to) and will they follow a play/do not play list? 

      Be sure to ask exactly how many hours they will play, I noticed that a few DJ's I looked at had all of their packages only include 4 hours.  When you figure that a standard reception is five hours they are getting you right off the bat to pay for overtime!  

       My fiances biggest concern was whether there would be any gap in the music or if it would be seamless, with no pauses in between music.  Also, he has very different music that he likes so he asked if he provided a list of songs to the DJ that he wanted played and the DJ didn't have some of the songs, how would that be handled.  Some DJ's will just not play them, some will have you pay for them to obtain the songs, others (like ours!) will buy the songs for themselves to add to their library.