DJs - You select music

AutumnEnchantment · November 2010

Hello girls of Central Ohio! I was curious if anyone knew of any DJs that let you have direction over the music played at the reception. I know many DJs have their "must have" list as well as the "do not play" but are there any that allow you to have complete control/freedom (however you see it) of the music?

I'm having a lunch reception with no dancing, but will want someone there for background music during and will need someone for the ceremony. There's SO many to email and before I continue my search further and continue those emails, I wanted to check with you girls and see if you knew anyone off hand.

Thanks so much!

EmDizzle · November 2010

Lou Schocken will play what you want him to play - he specifically told us that he's done a few weddings where the couple picked out every song that would be played, and the exact order they will be played in. He's $700 flat, but I'm wondering if he'd be flexible if you are doing a lunch reception. He's also a great emcee... he'll be as excited or mellow as you want him to be (if you want him to talk at all). He is very professional, we felt he followed every word we said on the 'style of DJing' we wanted. I wrote about him in our vendor reviews (in wedding day bio) - he's probably my biggest recommendation of all the vendors we hired (and everyone was great).