How Far In Advance Should You Book Your DJ?
This moment will last a lifetime in the hearts and minds of the couple. But many say the day goes by too quick. “It flew by in the blink of an eye!”
Weddings are months in the making, if not years for some couples. Many people ask how far in advance they should select a DJ. The industry standard used to be around six to nine months before your big day. Due to the high number of weddings expected to take place in 2023, it is now recommended you secure your DJ nine to twelve months in advance. One main reason for the longer lead time? Date popularity! There are only so many weekends and the majority of couples in certain areas of the country favor particular months. Did you know October is the most popular month to get married? September and June were also at the top of the list. Since I’m what the entertainment industry calls a single operator, once I am booked I don’t have any flexibility when another couple wants that date. While you should never rush any part of your vendor selection, keep in mind that one (wo)man shows are exactly that: one. I wish I could clone myself, but until then let me share more about the timeline of what working together might look like.
As part of my process, we start working together months in advance so I can really get to know each of my couples. I want to learn about your backgrounds, personalities, taste in music, love story and overall sense of who you are as both individuals and a couple. While I might only spend a handful of hours DJing at the wedding, the weeks leading up to your event involve a ton of action behind the scenes. From playlists to planning the placement of the DJ booth, every detail is being carefully thought out and executed to provide an unforgettable experience that appears effortless.
When your dream day finally arrives, it’s not uncommon for me to spend 10-12 hours onsite from setup to breakdown. That feeling at the end of the night when you have absolutely killed it makes it completely worth it! There’s truly no feeling in the world quite like a couple coming up to you to thank you and tell you that you made their wedding everything they could have hoped for.
In need of a DJ for your 2023 wedding? Let’s connect in person or virtually to see if we might be a fit.