How Do I Find A DJ For My Wedding?
Finding the perfect DJ can be challenging, but I’m here to help! Once you have nailed down the main details for your special day, it’s time to focus on the entertainment portion of your event. Ideally, you will begin this process six to nine months before the big day. Make sure you are at a good pausing point in the planning process and able to give this search the time and energy it deserves.
Similar to choosing a wedding planner, a lot of the criteria used to evaluate your DJ candidates will be intangible. You will need to rely on making a personal connection with them and your gut instinct. If your goal is to have a memorable event, choosing the right DJ is paramount. No one else has the ability to single-handedly make your wedding a miserable failure, or the most amazingly fun celebration. Months and months of careful planning lays in the hands of your DJ, and you need to be certain you can trust that person with the responsibility to accurately execute your vision.
Step 1: It’s important to understand the different types of DJs. This blog breaks down the four types of DJs.
Step 2: Determine what type of DJ you want and what’s important to you. Create a list of must-haves to make sure you don’t get overwhelmed during the research portion.
Step 3: Research DJs based on your wants and needs. While the internet might be a decent place to start, I recommend trusting the professionals. Ask your venue and planner and be specific about what you are looking for. They have helped countless couples and can give you a qualified list of pros to look into that they have worked with and can recommend with confidence.
Step 4: Create a shortlist and contact each DJ. Just like other vendors, popular dates fill up quick. As the saying goes, the early bird gets the sick beats.
Step 5: Meet with your potential DJs. I cannot stress this enough: please experience your prospective DJ live at one of their events! We tend to trust our eyes over our ears. Ironically, our sense of hearing is much more closely tied to memory than our sense of sight. A DJ single handily has the power to make your event the most memorable party or fade to the back of their mind as just of the many wedding receptions they’ve attended.
Pro tip: Follow the potential DJs on social media. This will give you another glimpse into their work, life and provide added inspiration for the big day.
After completing these five steps, you should have the confidence to choose the right DJ for you and your event. Once you book your DJ, they will guide you through the rest of the process so all you have to do is get ready to celebrate!