{"id":1312,"date":"2009-07-17T14:30:11","date_gmt":"2009-07-17T20:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elegantevententertainment.com\/blog\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2020-06-11T23:55:32","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T23:55:32","slug":"7-steps-to-hire-the-right-wedding-dj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elegantevententertainment.com\/?p=1312","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps for hiring a Wedding DJ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I want to keep this article positive, in line with my feelings about the profession of DJing. And that profession is a beautiful thing. It is filled with talented and outgoing people \u2013 I have one of the few jobs where my role is to spread happiness throughout a crowd and I play that role at a moment when most people are relaxed and ready to have a good time.<\/p>\n

But sometimes I hear words like this, \u201cYou were the only DJs we met that weren’t old and fat!\u201d Or this one, \u201cYou actually have a fun personality and you aren’t cheesy!” I don\u2019t know the source of these sentiments but I am willing to admit that not all DJs are the same.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 steps for hiring a wedding DJ.<\/h3>\n

1. Listen to your friends or other vendors when they refer you to a DJ.<\/strong> They have seen the DJ in action, they know your tastes by now, and they should be trusted. Our best clients always come from some type of referral.<\/p>\n

2. Interview the DJ, not just the DJ company.<\/strong> Whether you do it on the phone or in person, always speak directly with the DJ you want to hire. Let the DJ walk you through his experience and style. I believe this is the best way to determine if the DJ is the right fit for you.<\/p>\n

3. Check references.<\/strong> Speak with or email the references, particularly Brides and Grooms, that have worked with the DJ you are considering.They will give you insights from actual experience.<\/p>\n

4. Make sure to ask these nuts and bolts questions:<\/strong> “Do you have liability insurance?” “How many Weddings have you DJ’d?” “Have you ever worked at my facility?” “What types of music do you play at a wedding?” “May I see photos of your DJ Setup?” “What types of MC responsibilities do you provide and what is your style on the microphone?” These questions provide a lot of information about how much experience the DJ has and give you some insight into the hard to quantify \u201cpassion for the job\u201d factor.<\/p>\n

5. Make sure you allocate enough of your overall budget to the DJ.<\/strong> Hiring a Wedding DJ in Los Angeles can be a daunting task and you’ll see thousands of DJs with pricing all over the map. You should figure on spending $1000-1500.00 for a really good, seasoned pro.<\/p>\n

6. Review the contract.<\/strong> Make sure whoever you hire has a professional contract for you to sign. This should include the total fee agreed upon, the deposit fee, the performance times, the venue information, the Name of the DJ specifically, a short description of the services provided, and any service guarantees or contract riders. All parties should sign and retain a copy.<\/p>\n

7. Go with your instincts.<\/strong> If you’ve checked into the company by doing some Google review<\/a> searches, followed up with references directly from the DJ, and you have a great feeling about this DJ and everything his contract provides, you should move quickly to sign a contract and pay a deposit. The most experienced DJs book early.<\/p>\n

Best wishes as you plan your wedding. Hiring a wedding DJ is one of the easiest ways to plan a great reception \u2013 in that way the DJ may be the most important person on your \u201cguest list!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I want to keep this article positive, in line with my feelings about the profession of DJing. And that profession is a beautiful thing. 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