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:
* Will he be able to fully cover the reception area with the equipment he has. No nightmare could be worse than seeing your guest sitting in eerie quiet.
* 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.
* Does he give you advice on suggestions for improving the tone and atmosphere of your reception. An experienced DJ knows what works and what doesnt at a wedding reception as many have done hundreds or thousands. He should be asking the size of the crowd, the median age of the crowd, and should also be getting a feel for the type of atmosphere that you want portrayed at your reception.
* A DJ is no exception to any other vendor in that anything pertaining to compensation should be done prior to the wedding. Full payment prior to the recpetion may only insure he never shows up.
* Since he is a performer check him out when he is performing. Attend other weddings he is hosting and see how he does with them. This takes time but eliminates surprises. What does he do for the cake cutting, the garter toss, the bouquet toss? Does he get the guests fired up and excited or does he just announce it and move on? If he is a true showman you will be able to see it for yourself. I promise he will tell you he is awesome when he is just talking to you.
* See what sort of music is contained in his catalogue and tell him what you think is appropriate. You need to always consider when choosing that a multitude of people from every age range will likely be at the reception. If he is experienced he will know what works.
As with many things in your wedding, prior planning will make a huge difference in seeing that your wedding is just as you imagined. Do not depend on everyone to know what you want magically. Plan and plan and then plan some more.
* Will he be able to fully cover the reception area with the equipment he has. No nightmare could be worse than seeing your guest sitting in eerie quiet.
* 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.
* Does he give you advice on suggestions for improving the tone and atmosphere of your reception. An experienced DJ knows what works and what doesnt at a wedding reception as many have done hundreds or thousands. He should be asking the size of the crowd, the median age of the crowd, and should also be getting a feel for the type of atmosphere that you want portrayed at your reception.
* A DJ is no exception to any other vendor in that anything pertaining to compensation should be done prior to the wedding. Full payment prior to the recpetion may only insure he never shows up.
* Since he is a performer check him out when he is performing. Attend other weddings he is hosting and see how he does with them. This takes time but eliminates surprises. What does he do for the cake cutting, the garter toss, the bouquet toss? Does he get the guests fired up and excited or does he just announce it and move on? If he is a true showman you will be able to see it for yourself. I promise he will tell you he is awesome when he is just talking to you.
* See what sort of music is contained in his catalogue and tell him what you think is appropriate. You need to always consider when choosing that a multitude of people from every age range will likely be at the reception. If he is experienced he will know what works.
As with many things in your wedding, prior planning will make a huge difference in seeing that your wedding is just as you imagined. Do not depend on everyone to know what you want magically. Plan and plan and then plan some more.
About the Author:
Melesha Staples is a wedding organizer and writer of several wedding guides. You can check out her other works at My Wedding Chair Covers or get additional information at her site Best Wedding Chair Sash Bows
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