Hire an exceptional DJ for your reception and have a night that your guests will fondly remember.
1. Ask your friends and family, check the yellow pages and local magazines for professional entertainment company listings; talk to recent newlyweds or your wedding consultant.
2. Request an interview. Explain your wants and needs for the event. Ask to see videos of their performances - true professionals will have these available to you. Pay special attention to how he interacts with the wedding guests. Is he willing to take requests.
3. Check the program collection and see whether the DJ will need to get music specifically for your event. The key is to find a DJ with a large selection of music.
4. Ask about experience, and request references. Check the references list from the bottom up. Is the DJ familiar with wedding protocol? A lot of work has gone into your planning this special day. Enjoying your new role as husband and wife should be your only concern at your wedding celebration.
5. Book your entertainment early; good wedding performers get booked up to a year in advance.
6. Negotiate fees but condider prices may be higher during heavy party months, or on the weekend. Fame also has a bigger price tag for big-name DJs.
7. Clarify any special needs: custom-lighting, site requirements, aesthetics.
8. Will the DJ will be expected to perform emcee duties as well. Have you prepared a list of names and their correct pronunciations?
9. Get it in writing. His name and that of an acceptable substitute - date, time and location of the reception - performance schedule to include breaks and what will happen during that time - emcee duties - clothing and food - be spacific about fees and overtime rates - equipment responsibilities - and cancellation and refund policies.
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