- Your wedding
will most likely require music to satisfy all ages and musical
tastes so ask about variety and the policy on requests.
- Find out
about equipment. A DJ should have professional sound equipment
- not "home consumer" gear.
- If lighting
is important to you, ask about special effects.
- A good
DJ will take the time to explain how they will handle the details
of the introductions, first dance, toast, blessing, cake cutting,
bouquet & garter and special requested dances.
- They should
be able to communicate well with you and should be willing to
listen to your ideas and meet any special needs.
- Your DJ
should be familiar with most of the music you want and should
know how to organize the reception within your guidelines.
- Try to
determine if your DJ has the ability and willingness to "read"
and motivate the crowd.
- Most reputable
DJ's will provide you with song lists and an informational planning
sheet.
- Does he/she
have the ethnic or “special” songs that you want played?
- Will he/she
buy music for you or will you supply him/her with the sound
tracks?
- When dealing
with large companies meet with the DJ that will be performing
at your reception.
- Ask if
there is videotape of your DJ at a wedding that you can see.
- Ask if
there are any references or thank you cards that you can see.
- Ask your
DJ if he performs at a bar/nightclub so that you can see him
in action.
Food and music
are the biggest and most important elements of a successful reception.
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