While other details for your wedding may be overwhelming you, selecting the right DJ for your reception should rank amongst the most important. You might think anyone can DJ even a small child but remember the DJ will be a major player in entertaining for your guests. We have a few pointers to consider when selecting a DJ:
* Does he have an adequate amount of equipment to insure all guests can hear him and the music. There is nothing worse than having your guests sitting in stone silence.
* Besides musical skills he needs to be able to stand up and speak clearly to your audience. Keep in mind he will periodically need to get up and make announcements. The microphone he uses is as critical as his speaking voice. How long he will be needed as well making sure you and he agree on the music to be played should be done prior to the reception. He cannot read your mind and so needs to be told precisely what time to be set up and ready to go. Be explicit and what you expect and never assume he knows your plans.
* If he is good he should be able to give you suggestions for an enhanced atmosphere and tone for your reception. He should have enough adequate experience about what works and what doesn't that he can improve on your reception plans. He should want to know the type of crowd he is playing to, their ages, and getting a general sense of what sort of engagement he will be playing to.
* As with any sort of subcontractor the money needs to be spelled out and fully understood by both you and he before the reception. You know better than to pay someone before they fix a broken pipe and should know never pay fully prior to getting your DJ service.
* Checking out how he is in action is worthy of your valuable time. Ask to attend a similar wedding or gathering prior to your own to see what he does and how he does it. He is a showman see how good he is. Anyone will tell you they are awesome but check it out for yourself. See what he does for the bouquet toss, the garter toss, the cake cutting. If he is good he makes these events exciting to your guests. Be sure he knows all the events you will be having at your wedding reception.
* Look over the catalogue of music he has and decide on what type and/or songs you want played. Be sure when selecting that you are going to have a wide swath of people of all ages whose musical tastes will be different. He should know how to appeal to all your reception guests.
Selecting the correct DJ is not less important than selecting a good caterer. He is critical member of your wedding "dream" team. Be certain he can deliver his part. - 20768
* Does he have an adequate amount of equipment to insure all guests can hear him and the music. There is nothing worse than having your guests sitting in stone silence.
* Besides musical skills he needs to be able to stand up and speak clearly to your audience. Keep in mind he will periodically need to get up and make announcements. The microphone he uses is as critical as his speaking voice. How long he will be needed as well making sure you and he agree on the music to be played should be done prior to the reception. He cannot read your mind and so needs to be told precisely what time to be set up and ready to go. Be explicit and what you expect and never assume he knows your plans.
* If he is good he should be able to give you suggestions for an enhanced atmosphere and tone for your reception. He should have enough adequate experience about what works and what doesn't that he can improve on your reception plans. He should want to know the type of crowd he is playing to, their ages, and getting a general sense of what sort of engagement he will be playing to.
* As with any sort of subcontractor the money needs to be spelled out and fully understood by both you and he before the reception. You know better than to pay someone before they fix a broken pipe and should know never pay fully prior to getting your DJ service.
* Checking out how he is in action is worthy of your valuable time. Ask to attend a similar wedding or gathering prior to your own to see what he does and how he does it. He is a showman see how good he is. Anyone will tell you they are awesome but check it out for yourself. See what he does for the bouquet toss, the garter toss, the cake cutting. If he is good he makes these events exciting to your guests. Be sure he knows all the events you will be having at your wedding reception.
* Look over the catalogue of music he has and decide on what type and/or songs you want played. Be sure when selecting that you are going to have a wide swath of people of all ages whose musical tastes will be different. He should know how to appeal to all your reception guests.
Selecting the correct DJ is not less important than selecting a good caterer. He is critical member of your wedding "dream" team. Be certain he can deliver his part. - 20768
About the Author:
Melesha Staples is a wedding planner and writer of several wedding guides. You can check out her other articles at My Wedding Chair Covers or get additional information at her site Best Wedding Chair Sash Bows
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